Co-op City Times 04/22/17

Co-op City’s official newspaper serving the world’s largest cooperative community. © Copyright 2017 Co-op City Times

Vol. 52 No. 16

Election Committee Seeks Questions For Board Candidates

BY ROZAAN BOONE

In preparation for the first two of three official Candidates’ Forums scheduled for this coming week, the 2017 Election Committee is asking shareholders who are unable to attend to email a question they would like to ask the candidates.

“We realize that many shareholders may be unable to attend the three Candidates’ Forum leading up to this year’s election,” stated Director Claudia Sampson, chair of the 2017 Election Committee. “So, we’ve decided to afford them an opportunity to submit, via email, their questions to the election committee which will then select two questions to be asked at the forum.”

Questions relevant to the candidates’ platform and their views on issues affecting Co-op City should be emailed to boardelection@riverbaycorp.com.

“Please keep your question succinct and indicate to whom you wish to direct your question,” said Director Sampson.

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Home Improvement Fair this Saturday and Sunday at Dreiser Auditoriums

BY JIM ROBERTS

Trees flourishing, flowers blooming, the Co-op City Home Improvement Fair – the sure signs of spring are everywhere, and cooperators will be out to enjoy these delights this weekend.

The Home Improvement Fair starts Saturday morning, April 22 at 10 a.m. in the Dreiser Auditoriums and goes until 7 p.m. that evening. The next day in Dreiser, the hours are 10 a.m. until 6 p.m.

Nearly a dozen vendors will be on hand to offer a wide range of home improvement products and (Continued on page 4)

Saturday, April 22, 2017

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First Two Official Candidates’ Forums To Be Held This Coming Week Sign up to speak between 6:45-7:30 p.m.

BY ROZAAN BOONE

This coming week, shareholders of the Riverbay Corporation will have the opportunity to attend the first two official Candidates’ Forums and hear directly from the candidates running for seats in the 2017 Riverbay Board of Directors election.

On Monday, April 24, the candidates will debate in room 31 of the Bartow Center, starting at 7:30 p.m. The second forum will be held on Wednesday, April 26, also at 7:30 p.m., in Dreiser Auditorium B. The final Candidates’ Forum will take place on

Wednesday, May 17, in the Einstein Center in room 45 at 7:30 p.m.

Shareholders, who can attend any of the three forums, will then have a period of eight days during which to cast their vote. The voting period begins at 6 a.m. on Wednesday, May 17 and ends at 9 p.m. on Wednesday, May 24.

Shareholders who would like to ask the candidates running in this year’s Board election questions are advised to come early and sign up between 6:45(Continued on page 2)

800 Young African American Men Receive Mentoring From Professionals At Co-op City-Hosted Event

BY BILL STUTTIG

More than 800 young men from throughout New York City converged on Co-op City’s Dreiser auditorium on Thursday, April 6th for a day of mentoring and encouragement from professionals in numerous fields of endeavor, as well as colleges and other institutes of advanced education.

The program, called the Male Empowerment Symposium and College Fair was presented by the AIM HIGH Empowerment Institute with the help of City Councilman Andy King and his staff, as well as River- More than 800 students attended the Male Empowerment bay’s Community Relations office under the Symposium and College Fair on April 6 in the Dreiser Loop leadership of Michelle Sajous.

Community Center in Co-op City.

Photo by Leandra Peters Earlier this year, Ms. Sajous attended a planning event hosted by Monroe College, a previthe event in Co-op City’s Dreiser Auditorium to ous host of the event, and she found out that organaccommodate the large number of young men who wanted to attend. izers were looking to stage this year’s event in a larger space so it could serve more young people.

(Continued on page 4) Ms. Sajous then went to work at arranging to have

Dancing with the seniors

New 45th Precinct Commander Promises Proactive Approach To Quality Of Life Issues

BY BILL STUTTIG

Co-op City to be featured on Australian TV – Conor Duffy of Australian Public Television (back row, left) danced with the Bartow Swingers last week as part of his report that will air on Australian television in early May. The documentary will examine affordable housing options from around the world. Photo by Jim Roberts

keep them down.”

Captain Carlos Ghonz, The new captain added the 45th Precinct’s new that there are other demands commanding officer and and a number of areas of a young and fast-rising concern throughout the executive in the New York precinct, such as reckless Police Department, told tow trucks creating a hazard the Co-op City Times this to drivers in the community week that he hopes to have which he intends to have the precinct take a more the precinct get a handle proactive approach to qualon quickly. Specifically in ity of life issues in Co-op Capt. Carlos Ghonz Co-op City, he said the City and elsewhere in the precinct. precinct is working with Riverbay’s “In my first weeks on the job, people Public Safety Department at finding here have been very welcoming and I those responsible for the recent rash of am happy with that,” Capt. Ghonz car break-ins that have plagued the said. “Generally speaking, this is not a community over the past two months. high crime command, but we still (Continued on page 8) have to watch for violent crimes and

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Candidates Forum

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7:30 p.m. No questions will be taken after 7:30 p.m.

Each shareholder will have 30 seconds to ask a relevant question of the candidates who will then have 30 seconds to answer. Follow-up questions will not be allowed.

This year, 5,036 votes are needed for a quorum.

To publicize the Candidates’ Forums, prominent notices are placed throughout the community, on the Riverbay crawler and also on the corporation’s Facebook page, as a reminder to shareholders of the events and their importance. The information is also tweeted out to those who have Twitter accounts and are following Riverbay Corporation on social media.

The 2017 Election rules state that if a candidate cannot attend the forum, s/he can provide the Election Committee with a reason why and, with the permission of the candidate, the chair of the Election Committee may announce that reason to the attendees of the forum.

Shareholders are voting for five candidates for 3year terms of service on the Riverbay Board.

The candidates in this year’s field include four incumbent directors seeking re-election and three additional shareholders who are running for the first time for a seat on the Riverbay Board of Directors. In the order in which their names will appear on the mail-in and electronic ballot which is due on Wednesday, May 24, the 2017 candidates are Marie Smith, Linda Berk, Daryl Johnson, Leah Richardson, Aminah Lucio, Jerome L. Rice and Kevin Lambright.

The candidates’ order was determined by random drawing on Tuesday, April 11 at the Candidates’ Meeting when the shareholders who qualified to run for the Riverbay Board this year were officially certified.

Any shareholder of record as of April 3, 2017 is eligible to vote in the Board election.

Beginning next Saturday, April 29, the first of three election supplements will be published in the Co-op City Times in which each candidate is 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.

The second election supplement will be published in the Saturday, May 6 issue of the paper and the final supplement on Saturday, May 20.

This year’s election will not be conducted by voting machines, but by mail-in and electronic ballots.

Election-America, Riverbay’s election contractor, will mail ballots to each Co-op City household beginning on May 10.

All mail-in ballots must be returned to ElectionAmerica in the stamped, addressed envelope provided with the ballot. Under no circumstance should election ballots be returned or delivered to Riverbay Corporation. Mail-in ballots must be postmarked no later than May 24, and received by Election-America no later than May 30, 2017 to be counted. Ballots with unverifiable signatures will not be counted.

Election-America will then verify and tabulate the votes, and the information will be conveyed to the 2017 Election Committee and their attorney no later than 9 a.m. on Wednesday, May 31 in room 31 of the Bartow Center where the election committee will review and certify the initial count provided by Election-America. Each election candidate and one designated observer will be allowed to attend this meeting and witness the certification of votes by the

Blood Bank Blood Bank Coming April 29th; Please Donate The Riverbay Community Blood Bank will be holding its bi-annual blood drive in two weeks in the Bartow Community Center with the assistance of Riverbay Corporation.

The blood drive will be held Saturday, April 29, in the Bartow Community Center, room 31, from 10 a.m. till 4 p.m. Anyone in good health between the ages of 17 and 75, a minimum of 110 lbs. and who has not donated within the last 56 days is an eligible blood donor. Those above the age of 75 may donate providing they have a note from their doctor stating that they may do so. Individuals 16 years of age may donate providing they have a consent form completed by a parent or legal guardian. Consent forms are available at the donation site, or online at www.nybloodcenter.org.

Also available will be the use of the Alyx System should you choose it.

The Alyx System allows a donor to donate the same one (1) pint of blood; the difference is that the Alyx System will separate your blood components into two as you donate, allowing two persons the opportunity to receive a complete blood transfusion from your one donation. The Alyx System only takes a few minutes longer when donating, and the collection syringe is smaller than that used in the conventional method. The choice is yours;

you will be asked at the time of registration which type donation you wish to make, the conventional method or by using the Alyx System.

The blood center staff will be glad to answer any questions you may have.

All donors must be able to show picture ID and provide their Social Security number. Donating blood is relatively quick and easy. Most persons who are in reasonably good health are eligible to donate, even those on medications may donate with few exceptions. Should you have any questions regarding medical eligibility, you may contact the Hudson Valley, NY Blood Center at 1-800-688-0900.

Please be sure to eat prior to donating.

Light refreshments will be available upon completion of your donation.

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

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

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

—Joe Boiko

election committee.

Upon completion of the review and certification of votes, the results will be publicly posted by 5 p.m. on May 31 and reported on in the Saturday, June 3, 2017 issue of the Co-op City Times.

In the event a quorum is not reached, the election committee may recommend that voting be extended for an additional 20 days when shareholders who received a ballot but did not vote will be able to cast their ballots for the candidates of their choice.

The winners of the election will be sworn in to office on Thursday, June 8, and begin serving their terms.

Candidates and their supporters may slip approved campaign literature under apartment doors between the hours of 8 a.m. and 10 p.m. In order for campaign literature to be considered proper for public posting, it must include the name, address or post office box of the person or organization issuing the literature. Campaign handouts are also permitted.

In accordance with the election rules and regulations governing campaign conduct, candidates are not allowed to post campaign signs, posters, gummed stickers and other campaign material in Co-op City except on personal property. In addition, campaign flyers cannot be posted in commercial establishments within the community, unless the owner of that establishment is a candidate in the Board election.

Any shareholder or Riverbay employee who comes across any illegally posted campaign flyers may take them down and also report the violation to the Election Committee, in care of the Riverbay Legal Department at 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, N.Y. 10475.

Front Pa ge Special Night For Co-op City-Based Jazz Pianist

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in forming and maintaining the strength of the musician’s union through which thousands of musicians and their famOne of Co-op City’s most renowned long-time residents ilies receive a just living wage for their work and their art.

– jazz pianist Onaje Allan Gumbs – is encouraging his Onaje said this week that he is both proud and humbled to neighbors and friends to attend what will be a special conbe receiving the first award named in honor of his friend and cert performance on April 28th at City College’s Aaron colleague who passed away in November at the age of 83.

Davis Hall.

Due to the significance of the occasion, sevThe acclaimed jazz pianist and his trio will eral members of Onaje’s family will be flying in be performing in a special evening which will for the show, including siblings, cousins and not only feature great jazz performed by Onaje nephews from Canada, Georgia and North Carand his friends, but also the world premiere perolina – many of whom he hasn’t seen in over a formance of a new poetry work – Truth to decade.

Power – along with performances by hip-hop But aside from the personal significance of artist Abiodun Oyewole, a founding member of the evening for him, Onaje said he really wants The Last Poets, along with acclaimed vocalist the evening to be about the many great artists Mem Nahadar. who will be performing alongside him. They inBut the vast array of talent that will be on disclude actress Camille Yarborough and Laquan play that evening is just one reason why the Graham who will all be part of the world prenight will be so special. During the evening, miere performance of “Truth to Power,” as well Onaje – who has made Co-op City his home as performing other works of both artistic and since 1978 – will receive the first ever Bob social significance.

Cranshaw Community Achievement Award.

Onaje, who has performed along with fellow Bob Cranshaw is widely regarded as one of musicians several times in Co-op City over the the world’s great jazz bassists whose nearly 60 Onaje Allan Gumbs years, including a free summer concert on the year career include performing alongside a Greenway, encourages the community to come out for the who’s who of music legends such as Mose Allison, Sonny special evening of music, recognition, and social commenRollins and Paul Simon. But Mr. Cranshaw, a personal tary. For ticket information and purchase, you may log on friend and colleague of Onaje’s, had a stellar reputation in to www.citycollegecenterforthearts.org/tickets. Tickets are the business not only for his work on stage and in the $20; $10 for students and seniors and they can be purrecording studio, but his work in support of his fellow muchased online or at the door. sicians and their families in fighting to make sure that they Aaron Davis Hall is on the City College campus at West received just pay for their services and that their survivors 135th Street and Convent Avenue in Manhattan. The continue to receive the fruits of their art through royalties evening begins at 7 p.m. on Friday, April 28th. due to them for past works. Mr. Cranshaw was instrumental

BY BILL STUTTIG

Combing Co-op City Find out what’s going on in Co-op City here...

BVA Flea Market Is Today The Baychester Visual Arts Association (BVA) will be holding its flea market in their studio room 5 in the Dreiser Community Center today, April 22, from 12 p.m. until 4 p.m. Beautiful and inexpensive items will be on sale. Please stop by and support local artists.

Kevin Shaw, Jr. Mem. Scholarship Applications Due April 30 The application deadline for the Kevin Shaw Jr. Memorial Scholarship is next Sunday, April 30.

Named in memory of Co-op City resident Kevin Shaw Jr. (19882015), the Kevin Shaw Jr. Memorial Scholarship recognizes a graduating high school senior who demonstrates exemplary leadership and academic success. Recipients will receive financial support and mentoring to help them pursue and be successful in achieving their educational goals beyond high school.

Applications can be downloaded online at www.kevinshawjrfoundation.org and must be postmarked no later than April 30, 2017.

Co-op City Day @ Universoul Circus Universoul Circus will be at Hutchinson Field in Mt. Vernon, N.Y. on Wednesday, May 24 at 7 p.m.

Guest Ringmaster will be Co-op City’s own Michelle Sajous, Riverbay’s Director of Community Relations.

Get your tickets today at universoulcircus.com. Tickets start at $19.50. Use Code COOPCITY for a discount.

Earth Day 2017 Is TODAY Celebrate with the Rivers Run Community Garden and the Co-op City Little League. Assemble at 10:15 a.m. at the Greenway stage (near Sect. 3) for the parade to the Little League field.

Annual Income Affidavits

BY LOUIS SALEGNA, CONTROLLER The annual Income Affidavit and related instructions have been mailed to all cooperators required to file (excluded are new residents who moved into Co-op City after March 31, 2017, and those cooperators on the Section 8 Program).

The due date for returning your completed Affidavit, which must be notarized, is April 30, 2017. Currently, surcharges based upon 2015 Income Affidavit forms will expire June 30, 2017.

New surcharges will be imposed for the period July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018 based upon data taken from your 2016 Income Affidavit form.

Please note that it is essential that every cooperator submit their 2016 Income Affidavit in a timely manner. If you filed an application for extension in lieu of a 2016 NYS Tax Return, you are still required to submit your affidavit by April 30, 2017. Please estimate your income and identify it as "Estimated Income." You must 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 shareholders 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 2017. 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 Monday, April 24th and Wednesday, April 26th, from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. in Dreiser Center, room 1; Bartow Center, room 28; and Einstein Center, room 38. Extra forms will be available at the sessions for those cooperators who do not receive their mailed copy. Notaries will also be present so cooperators can file their completed Income Affidavit form at the sessions.

Cooperators who wish 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, 2017.

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 (Continued on page 26)

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Home Improvement Fair

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great new ideas to freshen up homes in Co-op City. “Because we’ll have a large group of vendors in one Carpeting and flooring, appliances for the location, shareholders will have a chance to get diskitchen including refrigerators, stoves and dishwacounts, a real opportunity to get a good price for top ters, bathroom fixtures, kitchen cabinets, closet quality home improvements.”

Shareholders are reminded that if they change out doors and other exciting products will be on display. sinks or plumbing fixtures, they become responsible Washing machines and dryers will be on display, but for repairs because Riverbay can only stock standard only for townhouse residents. plumbing parts.

If new kitchens are installed, they Representatives from Home Depot will be at the can be left behind should a shareholder move out if bringing along carpeting, appliances, electrishow, they remain in good condition. If not, Riverbay will cal fixtures and other products. restore the kitchen with Riverbay cabinets and the “This is a great event for residents who are interesting in updating or upgrading their homes,” said shareholder will be charged, Boiko said.

Door prizes will be awarded during the fair and Joe Boiko, Riverbay’s Director of Special Events.

Empowerment

residents don’t have to be present to win if their name is called, Boiko said. Many people enjoy the chance to go to the variety of booths and gather new design ideas while they stroll around.

“Residents are always enthused to come out on the weekend and see new things for their homes,” Boiko said. “We welcome everyone to come out and see all the many options available for upgrading their homes here in Co-op City.”

Vendors scheduled to appear include Polar Appliances, Home Depot, Co-op Sales, Tri-State Interiors, Alexander Holdings, Elegant Home Décor and The Container Store.

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Ms. Sajous said the event was such a success that she is now working with others to stage a similar event for young women here in the near future.

A spokesman for City Councilman Andy King, a huge supporter of the event, said: “The purpose of the symposium was to inspire and guide young men in the Bronx and elsewhere down the path of success and happiness so that they may mature in their learning and pass on the lessons they learned on Friday to the next generation. More than 800 students attended the event. The students were paired up at tables with mentors who talked to them about their own experiences and offered advice to the young people on achieving life goals.”

The 77 professional male mentors who participated included doctors, lawyers, entrepreneurs and various types of civil servants, including fire fighters, police officers, and community organizers.

Several colleges also took part offering information and advice on a variety of

From left, Sherman Browne, Chief Empowerment Officer of the AIMHIGH Empowerment Institute; NYC Council Member Andy King, 12th Council District; and Cecil Wright, co-founder of the AIMHIGH Empowerment Institute, were instrumental in bringing the Male Empowerment Symposium and College Fair to Dreiser Loop Community Center.

Courtesy of Council Member King’s office.

worthwhile fields of study that the various institutions offer on both a part-time and full-time basis.

The goal was to encourage young men and give them the information they need to both envision and pursue their dreams.

Councilman King said that he felt sure that the goal was met for all the young men who took part in the day-long program. The councilman also thanked the many professionals who gave their time to help others – who, like them at one time, were looking for the direction towards a productive, meaningful life and just a little push to start them moving in that right direction.

The young men listen attentively to a speaker.

Election Committee

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Each shareholder is allowed only one question and they should indicate in their email to the committee which candidate they are directing their question to.

Anonymous questions will not be accepted. Each email must be accompanied by the name of the shareholder and their address which will be used to verify they are indeed shareholders of Co-op City.

The election committee will select two questions from the pool received by email to be read at each forum.

The candidate to whom the question is directed will have 90 seconds to respond.

The candidates’ forums are scheduled to be held one in each of the three community centers, starting with the first on Monday, April 24 in the Bartow Center, room 31 at 7:30 p.m. The second forum will be held on Wednesday, April 26 in the Dreiser Auditorium at 7:30 p.m. The final forum will take place on Wednesday, May 17, in room 45 of the Einstein Center at 7:30 p.m.

The idea to involve shareholders who could not, for whatever reason, attend a Candidates’ Forum and address their questions directly to the candidates seeking their vote, was a recommendation that came out of the 2016 Election Committee, which was chaired by Board Secretary Francine Reva Jones, this year’s election committee co-chair.

“Following each Board election, recommendations for improvement are made,” Director Jones explained. “Last year, one of the recommendations was to accept emailed questions.”

Borrowing a phrase from Councilman Andy King who often says, “People pay attention to people who participate,” Director Jones notes that 5,036 votes are needed for a quorum this year. She said: “I encourage you to read the Co-op City Times containing the candidates’ statements; to attend at least one of the three candidates’ forums and to select and vote for the five candidates of your choice. Also, please encourage your neighbors to vote. This year, you have an entire week to vote, from May 17th to 24th.”

Director Sampson added: “I'd like to reiterate that this is the first time that voting will be made possible through a mail-in ballot and electronic voting process that is both transparent and convenient. Therefore, I strongly encourage everyone to avail themselves of this opportunity to cast their vote for the best qualified candidate. The future of Co-op City rests in your hands. The directors you elect will have some very challenging, yet meaningful, work to do to steer this corporation in the right direction. So, I urge everyone to exercise your right to vote in a diligent and thoughtful manner."

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It’s

HAPPENING in Co-op City!

Easter In Co-op City

Some highlights from last Saturday’s Easter Egg Hunt and other Easter activities in Co-op City.

Photos by Ray Obeng and John Thompson III

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Letters to the Editor

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

– •the– authenticity • – • – of•– – • Anonymous – – • – Letters • – •cannot – •exceed – •–350•words.

– • –Ideally, they should be typed. All letters must be in the Co-op City Times office in Room 21, Bartow Community Center, by 3 p.m. every Monday to be considered for publication in that week’s edition. Views and opinions expressed in letters are solely the writer’s, and not necessarily shared by the Co-op City Times or Riverbay Corp.

Neighborhood Cats To the Editor: I believe it’s important for Riverbay, all employees and cooperators, to be aware of what has been done with the outside cats in the community. For years, volunteers have been doing TNR: trapping cats, getting them neutered, immunized for Rabies and other diseases, caring for them after surgery, then releasing them back into the area where they lived.

This involves quite a bit of time and expense. It means the cats do not reproduce and their numbers decrease as time passes. Most of these cats can be identified by their ear-tip – the tip of the left ear being cut odd.

The cats that live outdoor may have been turned out by residents,

either when they move away or if they grow tired of a pet. Or, they may be the offspring of such cats. If not sterilized, they multiply quickly with females having kittens when they are as young as six months.

Many residents take pleasure in watching the cats play and admiring their beauty. Many also feed the cats.

Because they are concerned that they may be fined for doing so, they tend to feed them at night which may attract wildlife. Without the threat of a fine, most would probably feed the cats earlier and stay around to remove uneaten food that may attract wildlife.

Cats have done their part to keep Coop City rat-free. I believe it’s very rare that anyone reports seeing a rat here.

New York Cat Coalition, a nonprofit, is located right outside of Co-op City, (718) 671-1695. They help in getting cats neutered and immunized. They also arrange adoptions of cats and kittens.

It’s disturbing to read that Riverbay is looking to hire an additional exterminator. I don’t know how much cat-trapping is planned, but I believe we should encourage humane methods of dealing with our cat population, not extermination.

The NYC Feral Cat Initiative schedules training workshops on TNR. Hopefully this humane way of dealing with our cats can be publicized and applauded here in Co-op City.

—Zo Halton

Intercom System – Do Shareholders Get To Choose?

To the Editor: We have been told our only choice is a 19th century system with a few bells and whistles per Management’s analysis: 1. Replace the aluminum intercom lobby panel with a stainless-steel panel 2. Add an online directory 3. New camera that will record all people using the lobby intercom 4. Replace the intercom box in every apartment It is my belief that we can do better by allowing shareholders the right to pay for options such as:

1. An intercom box with LED panel that would show the person calling 2. Allow the vendor to install a replacement for the peephole, with a camera/LED that can show the person in front of the door and any person on either side of the door.

3. Allow the vendor to provide a remote control that would show either the intercom or peephole view, and with respect to the intercom allow the shareholder to permit access.

We have been told that Management said this cannot be done with

the current wiring.

What I am asking is that a town hall meeting be held to air what shareholders want. The RFP should request the cost to provide the addition features. The only way to find out is to ask for it and let the vendor tell us if it is possible and at what cost.

Shareholders who want the additional features would be required to pay the cost, plus an additional monthly insurance cost to maintain the equipment.

—Bruce Gitelson

Need help with your Income Affidavit?

Riverbay staff will hold all day sessions to assist cooperators who need assistance filling out their Income Affidavit form.

On Monday, April 24th and Wednesday, April 26th, Riverbay personnel will be available from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. in Dreiser Center, room 1; Bartow Center, room 28; and Einstein Center, room 38, to help.

Extra forms will be available at the sessions for those who did not receive their mailed copy.

Notaries will also be present so cooperators can file their completed Income Affidavit form at the sessions.

Cooperators who wish 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.

The deadline to return your completed Income Affidavits to Riverbay Corporation, as well as the declaration page of your co-op insurance or a certified letter from your co-op insurance broker, is April 30, 2017. Failure to submit proof of your co-op insurance may result in the assessment of a $150 community complaint fine.

Questions regarding your co-op insurance, please contact the Riverbay Risk Management Department at (718) 320 3300, ext. 3388.

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

Writers will be limited to one letter per topic.

Anonymous or unsigned letters will not be accepted for publication.

Letters cannot exceed 350 words. Ideally, they should be typed. All letters must be in the Co-op City Times office in Room 21, Bartow Community Center, by 3 p.m. every Monday to be considered for publication in that week’s edition. Views and opinions expressed in letters and Directors’ Viewpoint are solely the writer’s, and not necessarily shared by the Co-op City Times or Riverbay Corp.

Advertisements and classified advertisements in the Co-op City Times do not necessarily reflect an endorsement from Riverbay Corporation of goods and services, but present greater options to cooperators of products and services available.

The Riverbay Corporation does not assume any responsibility nor is it a party to any contract or agreement between the cooperator and the vendor.

All matter published herein is copyrighted by the Co-op City Times.

Permission for reprints of advertising or editorial contents produced by the Co-op City Times must be obtained in writing from Riverbay Corporation, 2049 Bartow Ave., Bronx, New York 10475.

If the Co-op City Times Was Not Delivered: Call 347-439-5632 on Saturdays ONLY, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Important Notice to Shareholders of Building 34 Article SIXTH of your Occupancy Agreement provides, in part, that your lease automatically renews for an additional three (3) year period. You need to do nothing if you want your lease to extend for another three (3) year period.

If you will be moving out at the end of your lease, notify Riverbay, in writing, Attention: Sales Support Office, 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475, ninety (90) days prior to lease expiration.

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Co-op City Times / April 22, 2017

Public Safety Report

The Co-op City Department of Public Safety urges residents to “GO GREEN” and “GO SAFE” in honor of Earth Day. Earth Day is celebrated today, Saturday, April 22, and every day.

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 approximately $2.50 per gallon for regular fuel and we have become accustomed to that. Two years ago, 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 does canvass the community for lights remaining on past the holiday season. Community complaints may be issued to violators. Eliminating unnecessary electricity consumption is good for the community and good for the planet.

Safety is essential when using electrical appliances. Always keep liquids away from electric equipment. 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 (Continued on page 26)

Earth Day 2017 is April 22

BY LT. PAM APOLLO

OPPORTUNITIES AT CO-OP CITY 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 P1065, Uniforms & Equipment for Public Safety & Lobby Attendants Bids Due: May 4, 2017 at 3 p.m.

Late bids will not be accepted If interested, contact bpenn@riverbaycorp.com This is for Purchase only Vendors must have a tailor on staff Contracts 3154, A/E Services for Balcony Restorations for Local Law 11 Report Pre-bid Meeting: May 4, 2017 at 10 a.m. at the project site, 98 Co-op City Blvd., Green Trailers, Bronx, NY 10475 Bids Due: May 18, 2017 at 5 p.m.

Insurance: Insurance is required from winning bidder.

Contract 3156, Printing of the Co-op City Times Bids Due: May 10, 2017 at 5 p.m.

Insurance: Insurance is required from winning bidder.

Contract #P1059, Fully Assembled Convectors Bids Due: May 16, 2017 at 4 p.m.

Late bids will not be accepted If interested in bidding on this contract, please contact bpenn@riverbaycorp.com This is for Purchase only Contract 3114, Chevron Lobby Modernization Project: Renovation of the Chevron Lobbies.

Bids Due: May 16, 2017 by the end of the business day (4:00 p.m.)

Bonding: Bonding is required Insurance: Insurance is required

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

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Board of Directors’ Meeting - April 19, 2017 First Reading Resolution #17-23

First Reading - Resolution #17-19 SUBMITTED BY: Linda Berk SECONDED BY: Claudia Sampson

SUBMITTED BY: Evelyn Turner SECONDED BY: Andrea Leslie

BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING, DATED: April 19th, 2017

BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING, DATED: April 19th, 2017 WHEREAS, the Procurement Department sent requests for proposals for Bid 3138, a two-year contract for the Replacement & Repair of Sidewalks at Various Locations to forty (40) vendors selected by HCR, the Blue book and the internet ; and WHEREAS, nine (9) bids were submitted and reviewed by the Project Manager; and WHEREAS, the Project Manager recommends that the Board approve Abacus Building Innovations as the lowest responsible bidder (Recommendations and spreadsheet attached).

NOW THEREFORE, LET IT BE RESOLVED: that Contract #3138 with Abacus Building Innovations in the amount of $400,000.00 for a period of two (2) years for the Replacement & Repair of Sidewalks at Various locations is approved as submitted by Management in accordance with Resolution #85-16 and as amended by Resolution #95-44; and BE IT FURTHER IT RESOLVED: that the President is hereby authorized to execute the contract and Management is authorized to take all steps necessary to make this action effective.

Commander

WHEREAS, Contracts Administration sent out 13 requests for proposals for Bid P901, Leasing & Maintenance of Copiers for 3 Years and received 6 proposals; and WHEREAS, an evaluation committee was formed to review the bids and concluded after field visits, test runs and employee surveys that Specialty

Business Solutions (Sharp), was the most qualified bidder out of the six.

NOW, THEREFORE, LET IT BE RESOLVED: That Contract P901 be entered into with Specialty Business Solutions for the cost of $309,834.72 + tax for the three years, and said contract be approved as submitted by Management in accordance with Board of Directors Resolution 85-16 and as amended by Board of Directors Resolution 95-44 and the President is hereby authorized to execute the contract and Management is authorized to take all steps necessary to make this action effective.

First Reading - Resolution #17-24 SUBMITTED BY: Andrea Leslie SECONDED BY: Claudia Sampson BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING, DATED: April 19th, 2017 WHEREAS, Internal Audit recommended that Procurement replace its present online bidding system with a more transparent and effective software bid solicitation system; and WHEREAS, Procurement reviewed Vensonix’s ProcureWare software system which includes vendor database management, support & management of new bid solicitation, contract postings, Vendor verification, compliance reporting, cost management

reporting and Yardi system integration; and WHEREAS, the cost of the service will be $59,000 plus tax per year; and WHEREAS, the Project Manager recommends that the Board approve a three year contract (Contract # 3151) for ProcureWare with VenSonix, LLC (Recommendation attached).

NOW THEREFORE, LET IT BE, RESOLVED: that Contract #3151 with VenSonix, LLC for $59,000 per year plus tax for a 3 year period be approved as submitted by Management in accordance with Board of Directors Resolution 85-16 and amended by Resolution 95-44, and that the President is hereby authorized to execute the contract and Management is authorized to take all steps necessary to make this action effective.

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He said that he will be working on solutions to the traffic concerns affecting Co-op City related to Bay Plaza and other existing and future commercial development in the areas adjacent to Co-op City.

The captain also said that he will be instituting a new strategy for handling quality of life concerns which involves assigning a two-officer team to monitor 3-1-1 complaints and assigning those officers to go to the source of the chronic complaints in an attempt to try to intervene, find the source of the problem, and alleviate the problems in the long term through communication and direct contact. “Sometimes, such as with chronic noise complaints, all it takes is a little communication between neighbors to get the situation resolved,” the new Captain said. “We are going to try to get people to talk to each other.”

He added that he realizes that a big issue in Co-op City is the amount of 45th Precinct presence in the community and how the community would like to see more patrols in the community. At a recent meeting with the Riverbay Security Committee under the direction of chairman and Board Director Junius Williams, Captain Ghonz brought up the solution of sharing some of the manpower provided to Bay Plaza and the Mall with the Co-op City community in general. He confessed that that idea has not initially gone over well.

Security Committee Chair Williams confirmed that he and the rest of the committee did not immediately accept that policy, but added that in recent weeks, he has noticed an increased presence of precinct patrol cars in the community. Mr. Williams added that, in general, he was very impressed with the new captain and his forthright, upfront approach in discussing some of the community’s concerns with the residents.

“He appears to be more open to hearing from the community than other precinct commanders of the past,” Mr. Williams said.

Captain Ghonz told the Co-op City Times that he is well aware that the stationhouse is miles away from

Co-op City and it is sometimes difficult to get a quick response to the community due to the logistics of the stationhouse and the community being separated by more than four miles of usually congested highway.

But, he added, up to seven officers are assigned to the Bay Plaza/Co-op City area on a regular basis and they do respond to calls equally in both adjacent areas regularly. The captain explained that he has personnel issues that he has to deal with in order to increase the police presence in the community, but stated, “Going forward, I think we are going to be able to improve in that area.”

The new captain also said that he met with Chief Frank Apollo and toured Public Safety’s operations in Co-op City during his first days on the job, coming away very impressed with the department and the police services they provide to Co-op City on an around-the-clock basis. He noted that he intends to continue with the close working relationship between the two police agencies, realizing that each has numerous resources to share with the other, specifically pointing to Public Safety’s state-of-the-art surveillance system and the help that it and the department’s investigative unit has given to the precinct and the NYPD in general over the years.

Captain Ghonz has 12 years of experience with the NYPD, beginning his career patrolling upper Manhattan and then getting most of his experience in the Bronx including, after being promoted to sergeant, working four years with the Bronx Narcotics Unit before being transferred to the Bronx’s 46th Precinct as a sergeant and then being assigned to the NYPD’s Internal Affairs Division. He was then promoted to lieutenant and assigned to the 52nd Precinct and later reassigned to PSA 7 where he oversaw police services provided to the Bronx’s Melrose Houses. A year later, he was promoted to captain and reassigned back to the 46th Precinct as its executive officer. In early March, Captain Ghonz was given the command of the 45th Precinct, his first precinct command.

In his personal life, he described himself as a happily married man with two young children who fully understands the demands for balancing both family and professional life, which all officers and all working people must contend with.

Building 22A&B Association Hope everyone had a joyous Easter.

Our next meeting is April 24th at 7 p.m. on the “B” side. Please come and give your ideas.

Our Spring Soiree will be on Saturday, June 3 at 5 p.m. Full information will be on the bulletin board.

All are welcome.

Reminder: Our mailboxes are back.

The Income Affidavit forms must be returned by April 30. Further information will be in the Co-op City Times.

Happy birthday to all in April.

Our sympathies to all who lost loved ones. Pray for the sick and shut-in.

If you see something, say something.

—Betty Leak

Deepest Condolences With deepest sorrow, we announce the passing of our brother, father & friend, Norman “Hat” Beecher. You are greatly missed. We will love you always.

—Your baby sister and family

Norman Beecher

Building 9 Association

Greetings!

Vacation season is upon us. As we travel the information highway, please remember that for your added convenience, you can "follow" our very own Co-op City Times online at www.issuu.com/cctimes.

Our 'Pizza with A Cop' event was a great success.

Building 9 was proud to co-host the pilot event with Chief Apollo. Thank you to the youth of Building 9 for your willingness to participate in the event.

Thank you to Chief Frank Apollo, Sgt. Colette Mills, Det. Damita Johnson and the CCPD Community Affairs Officers for their generosity of time and personal interest in our young people. Of course, there was pizza, water, soda and juice. CCPD personnel were available to chat with our young people, child ID kits and string bags were also provided for participants.

We are planning our Annual Bake Sale for June and our annual bus ride for August. Also, Building 9 continues to be an active participant in the Section Two 6th Annual Summer Family Fun Day event which is scheduled for Saturday, June 17th from 12 p.m.-6 p.m.

The next building association membership meeting was scheduled for Thursday, April 20th, 7 p.m.

Your building association executive team continues to work hard on your behalf. Please support us as we strive to provide meaningful and enjoyable events and experiences for you and your children. It is our mission to present information to you in a clear, concise and orderly manner. Please observe proper decorum and protocol during our monthly membership meetings.

If you want to go swiftly, go alone. if you want to go far, go together.

—Linda Collins

Building 32 Association

We are going to the theatre, Westchester Dinner theatre. We have center seats for the matinee performance of "Annie, Get Your Gun,” on Wednesday, October 18. The cost of our trip, which is a fundraiser, includes round-trip transpiration a complete luncheon with a choice of menu, tax, and gratuities, for $80. It has taken the dinner theatre "25 years to acquire the rights and bring this show back to their stage. Set in the Wild West, where Frank Butler is the sharpest sharpshooter around, he'll take on any challenge...and win. Irving Berlin's score is filled with memorable hit songs including, “They Say It's Wonderful,” “Doin' What Comes Natur'lly,” and “There's No Business Like Show Business."

The first payment of $40 is due June 5; the second payment is due no later than September 5. The last date for refunds is September 5.

Payments, via check or money order, made payable to Building 32 Association, can be sent to Ms. Dolores Rankin at 4160 Hutchinson River Pkwy., Apt. 10E, Bronx, NY 10475. Ms. Rankin can be reached at 718-379-0910.

Our next meeting is scheduled for May 17. Dues of $5 per family can be paid at any time. You will receive a receipt and membership card.

—Lorna Smith

Building 18 Association

Just to remind you Building 18 General Meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, April 25th at 7:00 p.m. in the association room. Guest Speaker Danielle O’Connor, Riverbay’s director of Parking/Storage Units. A 50/50 drawing and refreshments will be served. ALL are welcome including new move–ins.

Looking forward to seeing you at this very important meeting.

—Gertie Brown

Co-op City Times / April 22, 2017

Building 6 Association

We are having a building meeting this Wednesday, April 19, at 7 p.m. in the building association room across from the back door of our building. We will also have a special guest from AllState Insurance.

Bring all insurance questions to the meeting. We hope you all come to our meeting. It’s going to be a great meeting. Take an interest in your building. We live there, let’s make it a safe and enjoyable and clean place to live for all of us. I can’t do it alone.

Section One Family Fun Day will be Saturday, September 16. This year for sure will be a lot better than last year and will be a lot closer too. This year, the Section One Family Fun Day will be on the path behind our Building 6. Hope you all come out this year; there will be free hot dogs and drinks and live music. It’s going to be a lot of fun for sure. I am one of the building presidents planning this event this

year.

We are still looking for Building 6 Association board members. It’s great getting to know each other in the building. Our lobby attendant, Andy Soto, does a great job getting all of us to know each other better. Kids loves seeing Andy in the lobby too.

We just got our lobby floors cleaned, washed and waxed and we got our building association room cleaned, washed and waxed, too. Trying to make our building looking good. Please clean up after your dog. Thank you very much.

We are hoping our Building 6 vice president, Joan Murrell, gets better and strong.

Hoping everyone had a great Passover and Easter.

Enjoy all this great weather we are getting. Let’s all make Building 6 great again.

—Jeffrey Schwartz

Nineteen Gang Members Indicted By Feds

Nineteen defendants were charged last week with being members of an alleged street gang that engaged in attempted murder, robbery, attempted robbery and narcotics trafficking in the Bronx from 2010 until this month.

The gang members, known as the “Slut Gang,” according to the US Attorney’s Office in the Southern District of New York, were charged with several federal counts each in an indictment handed up last Thursday that led to their arrests at the 50th Precinct.

The gang operated principally in the Boston-Secor public housing development in the Bronx, the intersection of Dyre Avenue and Light Street, and in Co-op City, according to the indictment. The gang distributed cocaine base, marijuana, heroin and ecstasy and engaged in robbery, including the armed robbery of a rival gang selling narcotics last August.

The Slut Gang waged war with rival crews, the Big Money Bosses, based on White Plains Road, and the 2Fly Ygz based in the Eastchester Gardens houses, according to the indictment.

BY JIM ROBERTS

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Director’s Viewpoint

Evelyn Turner I commend and support and will follow-through with the following issues being experienced and discussed in Section 5. Cooperators who have lived in this section know the unique history and efforts to diversify Section 5.

The two major concerns of building presidents and past Board members are as follows: 1. Without a WRITTEN POLICY, this Section MAY NOT enjoy many of the summer activities other sections with Greenways enjoy. Why? From my understanding, it was decided, without any writ-

Section 5 Cooperators Matter ten policy, that the attendance was not sufficient in the past. In other words, even though we dutifully pay our carrying charge, we may not be entitled to certain events funded by (our money). The president of the Section 5 Association is submitting a written response to what was reported.

2. The Forum at Bartow is on April 24 & Dreiser, April 26, 2017. By the way, it was brought to my attention that this is NOT the first time the corporation has utilized mail-in ballots. It was done before.

Will We Get A Trolley?

Reportedly, our city councilman has successfully convinced the Riverbay Fund Board to apply for a grant to purchase a trolley in the amount of approximately $100,000. If approved, WE PAY with the verbal understanding that our councilman will reim-

burse. However, cooperators will have to pick up the tab for a driver, maintenance, and insurance, etc. This director admires the persistence of our city councilman and appreciates the grants he has provided so far.

Oral Cancer Awareness Month Did you know? 50,000 people in the US will get oral cancer in 2017. Around 9,700 of these people will DIE from Oral Cancer.

You may want to see your dentist and get information on gun disease and how to maintain good oral hygiene.

Here’s hoping that we can get “justice” in Section 5. If we don’t demand services and events, we will NOT get them.

I may be reached at: Evelyn M. Turner, LCSW eturner@riverbayboard.com – 917-324-1033 or 718320-8088.

Closing Ceremony For Ndebele (African) Doll Sculpting Program At Drammeh Center

BY LAURETTA JAYSURA

On Friday, April 14, a very exciting closing reception was held in the Drammeh Center to celebrate the scholars of their Ndebele Doll Sculpting Program – six young students who had given up their Spring break to come every day to participate in this highly specialized STEAM program at the Drammeh Center under the tutelage of the world-renowned, awardwinning mathematician Nikecha Madonna Agwu, Ph.D. The students were joined by their parents, fellow students and friends in a very tight Drammeh Center.

A beaming Iman Drammeh, facilitator/director, said, “It gives me chills; I am so proud to be among these ladies. When cultures harmonize, we see the power behind them and how it can be used.”

Ms. Drammeh added, “This is indigenous knowledge that is not locked in the past and can be used today to grow.”

Ms. Betty Wright and Linda Sherriff, also of the Drammeh Center, echoed the same sentiments, encouraging the audience to go out and tell everyone of the exciting and great projects for them and their

children that take place at the Drammeh Center.

STE(A)M Certificates were presented to Miss Messiah Brown, 10th grade; Miss Tiffany Challenger, 10th grade; Miss Ann Nicole-Frimpong, 9th grade; Miss Victoria Gomez-Small, 11th grade; Miss Katrice Shepard, 10th grade and Miss Amanda Sowah, 11th grade. Each student made beautiful, stunning Ndebele African dolls fashioned out of recycled materials and using mathematical concepts all in one week from story/concept to design.

“I see beyond dolls, I see the math behind them. It is a lot of geometry, which the girls had to learn and which is very important to understand in business and entrepreneurship,” said Dr. Agwu. “My father taught me anything that is waste can be utilized to create beautiful things.”

Although young neophytes, each student very astutely described their specific dolls and the math behind them while expressing gratitude for the program. The parents, too, were in awe and one parent said that she was going back to her school and telling them about this program of circles and vortexes.

Ms. Michele Sajous and Girl Scouts of Co-op

Building 27 Association Greetings, neighbors. Spring is here, perhaps the trees and flowers be blooming slowly, looks like the snowfall affected the blooming.

The days are a little longer. Please stay alert of your surroundings.

Scammer’s alert – Microsoft warning appeared on my computer screen – almost gotcha – once again a phone number to call to unblock access to your computer. “X” out and call your provider to confirm.

Never call the phone number that is provided via the fake warning alert.

Deadline For Income Affidavit – is April 30th. Please get your information in timely, we do not need a surcharge attached to our carrying charge needlessly.

Game Night – Friday, April 28th at 7 to 9 p.m. Light refreshments.

Come on down, play Pokeno and have some fun. We have other games, or you can bring a game.

Foxwood Casino, Connecticut – The Building 27 Association would love for you to join us on Friday, May 19. Price: $40, $10 rebate and a buffet voucher. Note: Payments will be accepted on Thursday, April 27, from 4 to 6 p.m. in lobby 27A. Final payment and no refunds due on Thursday, May 11, from 4 to 6 p.m. in lobby 27C. Bus leaving at 8 a.m. SHARP from Einstein Loop Center. PLEASE, THE BUS WILL LEAVE ON TIME. Checks or money may be mailed to Lillian Sumpter, 140 Erdman Pl. Apt 6D, Bronx, NY 10745. Contacts, if any questions, 718-379-4629 or 718-671-1905 (9-5 p.m.)

Happy birthday to all celebrating in this month. We extend condolences and prayers to those who have lost a loved one. Please share with the Sunshine Committee, Ms. Lydia Rondon, by calling her at (718) 583-3040. If a neighbor in our building is ill, homebound, celebrating birthdays or experiencing bereavement, Ms. Rondon will respond on the behalf of the association.

Please keep our board and community in prayer that the board will make wise decisions on the behalf of the shareholders. Pray for leaders, and for peace and stability.

—H. Overman

L-R: Katrice Shepherd, Amanda Sowah, Tiffany Challenger, Victoria Gomez-Small, Ann-Nicole Frimpong, Messiah Brown and Dr. Nikecha Madonna Agwu.

Photo by Lauretta Jaysura.

City were also recognized and thanked for helping to make the program possible.

One father, Mr. Lincoln Brown, said that he always encourages his daughter to “get the most education possible” and has suggested auto-mechanics for her next elective.

Lite refreshments and socializing followed.

Building 13 Association TODAY: EARTH DAY PARADE – Help the Planet, April 22. At 10 a.m., assemble on the main greenway stage area and march with us to the Co-op City Little League Field and Rivers Run Community Garden for the Little League opening day ceremony and fun in the garden throughout the day beginning with the parade until approximately 5 p.m.

It begins with US! JOIN Rivers Run Community Garden in collaboration with the Co-op City Little League and take the pledge to: Reduce, Reuse and Recycle • I WILL SAVE ENERGY. Turn off lights and electronics when not in use.

• I WILL CONSERVE RESOURCES. I will not waste water.

• I WILL NOT LITTER. Put trash into proper receptacles and remember to recycle.

There will be composting workshops, art workshops, music, refreshments and free giveaways, so along with the CYO Cadet Corp Band, Bronx Greenup and the Department of Sanitation, join the parade.

REMINDER: Your income affidavit is due

by April 30. Don’t forget to attach your insurance document showing your name and covered amount. Our next building meeting is scheduled for May 4. We will have an update on the progress of the building inspection repairs.

Preparations for the Annual Summer Fun Day event scheduled for June 17 from 12 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. are underway. If you would like to volunteer, please contact Ms. Maxwell at 718-

379-7841, e-mail @ MLSAH@aol.com or advise your building association representatives.

Attend the Double Dutch Exhibition scheduled to be held at Dreiser on May 6. You can watch the exhibit and then learn to jump. Introduce youth to a new activity, support the competitors, join the club. Check the bulletin board flyer for additional information and contact information if you have questions.

Election: The election committee will be hosting three forums during the election season.

This is an opportunity to meet the candidates running for the five available positions to the Riverbay Board of Directors. Take the time and attend. A forum will be held at each center, Bartow, Dreiser and Einstein.

UPDATE: Lobster Fest – Final payment is due now. The event is scheduled for Saturday, July 15, at the NORDIC LODGE. Contact Sherrie Hernandez for additional information, number listed below.

Checks for Building 13 events should be made payable to Building 13 Assoc. Inc. and mailed to 100 Casals Place #32K, Bronx, NY 10475. For information re: the Nordic Lodge Lobster Feast, contact Sherrie Hernandez at 914-837-5970; Gail Sharbaan, treasurer, at 718671-3801 or Leslie Peterson at 718-320-1370.

Our website is www.bldg13assoc.com or email us at bthirteen.assoc@yahoo.com.

Again, thanks for making our team work.

—Leslie Peterson

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Committee Report

Commercial Leasing/Residential Sales Francine R. Jones, Chairperson Meeting date: March 9, 2017

Commercial Leasing Report – Kim Engrassia for Director Kim Umstead Ms. Engrassia updated the committee on the commercial stores in the three community centers: Dreiser Center: • Construction work is progressing. Recently, the area outside the Chinese take-out (near the center steps) was closed off. Safety scaffolding and netting has been placed.

• KZA Realty showed 105 Dreiser Loop to an urgent care business.

• Dreiser Supermarket is preparing for renovations to upgrade the store.

Architects have met and reviewed submitted plans.

Bartow Center: • Met with Cookies owners (children’s clothing) to discuss upgrades intended for the former bingo hall. Waiting for the Letter of Intent from Cookies’ broker.

We are still holding the Beauty Supply Warehouse business in the event Cookies doesn’t work out.

• Invite Health is measuring and scheduling their construction of the former bakery location.

• Met with Sangria Café owner. They will open in 3-4 weeks.

Einstein: • Fully occupied.

Approved Leases: • Capri Pizza – Dreiser • Statcare – Bartow • Kenny’s Barbershop – Einstein Residential/Commercial: • The remaining vacant businesses within residential buildings are with KZA Realty for new medical businesses as the Certificate of Occupancy allows.

Building 26 Association Spring greetings to all of our Co-op City families, friends, merchants, and especially our new residents.

Fond wishes to everyone celebrating birthdays, anniversaries, and other celebrated events during the month of April.

Speedy recovery to all who are sick, home-bound, and/or hospitalized. Our sincere condolences to those families who have suffered the loss of a loved one. Blessings to you during your difficult time of bereavement.

Completed and notarized income affidavits, along with a copy of your home insurance declaration page must be submitted to Riverbay by Sunday, April 30. Failure to submit same in a timely manner will result in the maximum surcharge of 50% being charged to your account.

Visit NYC.gov/DCAS to obtain information regarding application process for civil service jobs. For example, application process is currently open for fire fighter, correction officer, urban park ranger, and other jobs.

Let's all work to help keep Co-op City clean by properly disposing trash into the nearest receptacle.

Please dispose of large boxes, furniture, and other large objects from your residence by taking it to the designated area of your building's basement.

Debris thrown from your window/terrace is dangerous. Violators will be summonsed and/or arrested. If you see something, say something, by calling 9-1-1 for emergencies and 3-1-1 for all non-emergencies.

—YuVonne Lewis

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Residential Sales Report March 9, 2017 Sheena McNeill, Director of Sales A. Move-Ins end of month (February) total: 26 Breakdown by room size: 1 Bedroom – 7; 2 Bedrooms – 11; 3 Bedrooms – 8 B. Move-Outs end of month (February) total: 35 Breakdown by room size: 1 Bedroom – 14; 2 Bedrooms – 15; 3 Bedrooms – 6 C. Transfers end of month (February) total: 5 D. Applicants on waiting list (February) total: 4,200 Breakdown by room size: 1 Bedroom – 1,615; 2 Bedrooms – 1,830; 3 Bedrooms – 755 E. Applicants on Transfer waiting list (February) total: 117 Breakdown by room size: 1 Bedroom – 6; 2 Bedrooms – 53; 3 Bedrooms – 58 F. Available Units end of month (February) total: 68 Breakdown by room size: 1 Bedroom without terrace – 13 1 Bedrooms with terrace – 11 1 Bedroom Townhouse – 1 2 Bedrooms without terrace – 16 2 Bedrooms with terrace – 10 3 Bedrooms without terrace – 8 3 Bedrooms with terrace – 8 3 Bedroom Townhouse – 1 End of the Month Reporting for February 2017 THERE ARE 226 VACANT UNITS. Below is a breakdown.

G. The number of applicants awaiting HCR approval: 62 H. The number of applicants awaiting financing: There are 86 applicants approved by HCR pending closing dates (77 have closing dates, 2 are awaiting CitiBank financing; 6 are awaiting Sterling Bank approval; one unit is off the market). This number varies monthly based on the applicant’s choice for financing. Once an applicant accepts a unit, they are given options as to how they can finance. Some applicants choose to pay in full.

I. The number of applicants that the Sales Office is waiting for a response: They have contacted 36 applicants that we are currently waiting for a response for either fees, such as credit, criminal and home visit, or to schedule appointment to view a unit.

J. Currently, there are 14 applicants who have accepted a unit and their files are being prepared to send to HCR for approval.

K. There are 18 applicants who have scheduled an appointment to view their assigned unit.

L. There are currently 8 transfer applicants that are awaiting responses to assign a unit (applicants must submit current 2015 complete taxes and their household composition must be verified).

M. There are 2 applicants who have accepted units, but the application cannot be sent to HCR because their Automated Waiting list is over 175.

N. There are 2 Model Apartments.

O. The number of vacant apartments over 90 days: 139.

The following discussion ensued: Most applicants need to finance the equity for the apartment and Sterling Bank is working out well. It charges 4-6% interest and there is no prepayment penalty. Applicants have three options to finance: (i) Citibank; (ii) Sterling Bank; and (iii) Riverbay’s Deferred Equity Program. One member used a credit union and that might also be another option. Ms. McNeill confirmed that the Deferred Equity Program was a choice rather than a last resort.

Committee Recommendations 1. The Commercial Leasing & Sales Committee recommends that there be a 3 or 6 month moratorium on using the Deferred Equity Program since Riverbay is not in the business of financing equity and the program started as a last resort when CitiBank cut back on its lending policy. Now that the Sterling Bank is working out well, and CitiBank has increased its lending approval, the committee recommends relieving the Riverbay Finance Department of this burden, if it is not needed. Rather than ending the program, a 3-6 month moratorium should reveal if it is still needed. By the end of the moratorium period, it can be decided whether or not Riverbay needs to continue offering the Deferred Equity Program option.

2. The elevator padding for families moving in or out should remain in place until the move is completed. It was stated that the padding is removed at 3:30 p.m. due to the employee shift change at Riverbay. It is recommended that the evening shift be responsible for removing the padding once the move is completed.

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Building 12 Cooperators Civic Association Greetings. We hope that all of you had a Joyous Easter and a Happy Passover. The next general membership meeting is Monday, April 24th, 7:30 p.m., activity room. Our guest speaker is Silfrido Fria, cosupervisor of Section 2. Join us. Come on down and welcome Mr. Fria and express your concerns and/or suggestions.

Our Pizza Party was a hit. Thanks to the kids, parents and volunteers who made this event such a hit. A special shout-out to our volunteers who made this possible. In the works is an adult game afternoon.

Some of our floors do not have floor captains. If interested, call Donald, 917-848-0122, or Sonia, 718-379-8305.

The missing mailbox that is located across the street in front of our building was replaced. If there is an issue regarding street lights that are out in front or in back of our building or potholes in our streets, call 3-1-1. When you call, you will be given a reference number. Keep the reference number in a safe place just in case you need to call again regarding the same issue.

Our Annual Section 2 Summer Fun Day is right around the corner and is scheduled for Saturday, June 17. If you would like to volunteer, call or email 718-379-7841 or MLSAH @aol.com.

Best wishes to all who are celebrating a special event this month. Our thoughts and prayers go out to everyone who has suffered a loss or is sick and shutin. If you see something, say something. To contact CCPD (Public Safety), call 718-671-3050.

We can be reached at MLSAH@aol.com or 718379-7841.

—Sonja Maxwell

Sorority Brings Powerful Messages of Awareness for Mental Health

From left to right are: Josephine Crisostomo, community engagement specialist, ThriveNYC; Jenn Paez, outreach director, ThriveNYC; April Fowler, chair, and Tara Beal, co-chair of AKA/NAMI Day; Marci Whitehead, president of Eta Omega Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc.; and Donna Joseph, vice president of Eta Omega Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc.

The Eta Omega Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. (AKA), which meets monthly at the Co-op City campus of the College of New Rochelle, partnered with National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) and the Co-op City Disability Committee, to host its annual Mental Health Awareness Workshop on April 8th in the Dreiser Loop Community Center, Co-op City, Bronx.

The workshop, which was free and open to the public, included a panel discussion with experts on

the subject of mental illness, available resources, a poetry slam, a caregivers’ presentation and more.

More than 200 people attended the event.

Presenters included NYC Council Member Andy King, who discussed three initiatives in the City Council to bring awareness of mental health support for veterans and school-age youngsters. Also presenting were Jenn Paez, outreach director, ThriveNYC; Josephine Crisostomo, community engagement specialist, ThriveNYC; Andrea Leslie, chair, Co-op City Disability Committee and a representative from NAMI-NYC Metro.

Starting in 2015, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. and NAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Illness, have been working together to increase mental health awareness in the African American community by hosting AKA-NAMI day. This partnership is part of AKA’s 20142018 International Program, Launching New New York City Council Member Dimensions of Andy King discusses new initiaS e r v i c e , a n d tives in the City Council to help veterans and youngsters with mental NAMI’s efforts illness.

Photos courtesy of Eta Omega to build a nat- Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha ional movement. Sorority, Inc.

Open Door Ministries The Triumph (Full sermon @ opendoorministries.net) Matthew 27:50-53 And Jesus cried out again with a loud agonized voice, and gave up His spirit voluntarily, sovereignly dismissing and releasing His spirit from His body in submission to His Father’s plan. 51 And at once the veil of the Holy of Holies of the temple was torn in two from top to bottom; the earth shook and the rocks were split apart. 52 The tombs were opened, and many bodies of the saints (God’s people) who had fallen asleep in death were raised to life; 53 and coming out of the tombs after His resurrection, they entered the holy city Jerusalem and appeared to many people.

Colossians 2:13-15 When you were dead in your sins and in the uncircumcision of your flesh God made you alive together with Christ, having freely forgiven us all our sins, 14 having canceled out the certificate of debt consisting of legal demands which were in force against us and which were hostile to us. And this certificate He has set aside and completely removed by nailing it to the cross.

15 When He had disarmed the rulers and authorities those supernatural forces of evil operating against us, He made a public example of them exhibiting them as captives in His triumphal procession, having triumphed over them through the cross.

1 Peter 3:18-22 For Christ the Messiah Himself died for sins once for all, the Righteous for the unrighteous, the Just for the unjust, the Innocent for the guilty, that He might bring us to God. In His human body, He was put to death, but He was made alive in the spirit, 19 In which He went and preached to the spirits in prison…22 And He has now entered heaven and is at the right hand of God, with all angels and authorities and powers made subservient to Him. 1 Corinthians 15:54-58 And when this perishable puts on the imperishable, and this mortal puts on immortality, then the Scripture will be fulfilled that says, “Death is swallowed up in victory vanquished forever. 55 O death, where is your victory? O death, where is your sting?” 57 But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory as conquerors through our Lord Jesus Christ. 58 Therefore, my beloved brothers and sisters, be steadfast, immovable, always excelling in the work of the Lord always doing your best and doing more than is needed, being continually aware that your labor even to the point of exhaustion in the Lord is not futile nor wasted it is never without purpose.

Open Door Ministries’ Therapeutic Mentoring Program meets Mondays and Thursdays @ 6:30 PM in Dreiser Loop Room 9. Every 3rd Thursday we meet @ 6:00 PM to discuss life/spiritual issues, our discussion on April 20th will be ANGER WITH GOD. For this Sunday only, we will be meeting in Dreiser Loop, room 9, at 11 a.m.

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

Blessings in Christ. —Pastor Luis Ramos

DR. LEWIS WOLSTEIN Podiatrist — Foot Specialist • Practicing in Co-op City since 1975 • Board Certified in Foot Surgery • ALL conditions of the foot treated • We

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• Participating in the Medicare Diabetic Shoe Program • Evening and Saturday appointments

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Rivers Run Community Garden

Today is the Day!!! At 10 a.m., we will be meeting at the Tunes on Tuesday Summer Stage on the Section 3 Greenway (near Bellamy Loop) to march over to the Little League’s first game of the season and to Rivers Run Community Garden to celebrate Earth Day. Thank you, CYO Sea Cadets’ Marching Band for bringing the music to start off this fun-filled day. I personally will be all dressed up as Mother Earth dancing my way to the festivities that will feature gardeners conducting all kinds of free workshops, including Rock Art, Jewelry making, and Up cycling masterpieces, among others. Bronx Green Up will be conducting a composting workshop and the NYC Department of Sanitation has provided all kind of free giveaways. Tell a friend. Events are for all ages.

Hope you are telling your friends and family about this amazing place where we not only grow fruits and vegetables, but we grow knowledge and friendships.

Rivers Run Community Garden is a movement towards improved mental and physical health. We provide all types of workshops including nutrition, meditation, edible and medicinal wilds identification, planting, building and crafting.

We are the outdoor classroom for the local schools, daycares as well as residents and neighbors. We are a place of beauty and peace. Visit. Stay. Experience us.

Below are important confirmed dates. More to come: Important dates (All are welcome): • TODAY – Celebrate Earth Day March with a FREE Workshops, FREE garden goodies while supplies last and other fun filled activities.

• April 29 - Garden clean up at 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. (weather permitting) Membership requirements: $20 per year fee and 20 hours of work. There is a waiting list for beds. Members who are actively fulfilling the 20 hours of volunteer work requirement are moved up on the waiting list. Volunteers are welcome If you’d like to reach out to us, please email us at Rivers_run@yahoo.com or call Denise Shelley at 917-232-2982 or me at 718-671-3801.

—Gail Sharbaan

Broun Place Townhouse Association

From Broun Place Townhouse Association: Broun Place Townhouse Association celebrates Earth Day today by having a special pick-up garbage/plant day around Broun Place. It is my intention to put at least one plant in each patio and straighten out the plots, if they need it.

Continuing with the theme of Co-op City reaching its 50th anniversary, another History Committee Meeting was held last Thursday. The committee is looking for memobilia of Co-op City. Your input is much appreciated and will add to the success of the celebration starting fall 2017. Contact Mr. Cylich or Eva Lazaar to submit your photos or objects.

Guess what? In comparison with other Mitchell-Lamas, we are still your best buy. Just 15% of Co-op City, about 45 acres, is taken up by buildings. The plan was to allow for open landscaped areas, and play areas between buildings. Co-op City is child- and family-friendly. It is also the largest NORC in the state.

Cooperators, it is your responsibility to vote for your Board of Directors.

They get voted in for three year terms. We cannot go forward without your vote.

Let’s make the headline, “Few Candidates-Little Interest,” not true.

Garbage dumping is a dangerous and disgusting problem. Call 3-1-1 for public areas that have been dumped upon. We have been in contact with 3-1-1 regarding Bassett and DeReimer Streets and Edson and Bartow Avenue. Compliments to the high-rise buildings on their association activities, especially Building 9.

The recycling program works. Let’s do our job, DO NOT LITTER! The green and white recycling bins by the garages are for reusable items. Someone tried to stuff the container behind Garage 6. They are not for cruddy, aged foam inserts.

Thank you again, assistant general manager, Warren Mitchell, for attending our association meeting.

Mr. Mitchell spoke with residents in his special style and we appreciate it. Additionally, signage proposals for town house clusters is an issue that we are working on and it will be solved. We will keep it on the agenda until corrected.

Hallelujah, some mailboxes are back. Here’s the

Let us know…

If you have news you’d like to share with your neighbors, please give us a call at (718) 320-3300, Ext. 3375; email: cctimes@riverbaycorp.com or fax (718) 320-2595.

Drammeh Center

A special congratulations goes out to the lovely young ladies who participated in our STEAM (Science Technology Engineering Arts Mathematics) intensive workshop and the creation of dolls using indigenous African math systems.

Left to right, Messiah Brown, Victoria Gomez-Small, Tiffany Challenger, Katrice Shepard, Amanda Sowah and Ann Nicole Frimpong with Professor Nkechi Agwu.

A special thanks goes to Michelle Sajous for her support. We thank all those who came out to acknowledge these young ladies' achievement.

Stay tuned to our Facebook page for future pictures from this awesome program. If you have ideas you would like to have implemented for youth and we can help, please let us know.

LIKE US on our Facebook page, facebook.com/DrammehInstitute. You may also send your tax-deductible contributions by check/money order payable to: The Drammeh Institute, Inc. Send to: The Drammeh Institute, P.O. Box 558, Co-op City Station, Bronx, NY 10475.

—Elise Edwards thing though. That slot is hardly wide enough for a large envelope. In order to return a package you must go to the post office and stand on that long line. Yet, go to another neighborhood and the old fashioned mail boxes with large chutes are on public street corners!

Townhouse residents can purchase window guards, but the forms are not required to be filled out by town house residents. We learned this by working with Adler Place Townhouse Association and their president, Kenneth Graham.

Tidings for a Happy Birthday and many more to neighbor Thea Lowe for April 30th. The Co-op City Times issue of March 25th has information on the scholarship named for Kevin Shaw Jr. Applications must be submitted by April 30, 2017.

“If you see something, say something;” call Public Safety: 718-671-3050.

Have a great week!

—Eva Lazaar

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African-American Association

Toastmasters Club

Special shout out to Cynthia Dixon and her Latin-Soul Line dancers for celebrating their 7th anniversary here in Co-op City. They meet every Thursday, Dreiser Center, room #2 at 7 p.m.

Yes!!! “Mecca Tabernacle, The First Lady,� the hit gospel comedy, was a sold out hit here in Co-op City. Rave reviews for the sold-out performance. No longer a rumor it’s true!!! A second performance here April 30th. Tickets sell out fast so call 646-373-4122 for yours. There will be no ticket sales at the door!!!

We are aware that there are people in our community looking for the opportunity to display their talents and skills. Our Fashion Show will offer one of those opportunities during Fashion Week here in New York. If you are looking to showcase your modeling or designer skills, contact us ASAP. We will choose up to 15 models and 5 designers to showcase their talents. Contact: Deborah C. Nelson at (917) 445-6692.

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

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

Belly Dance Classes – Wednesdays, 7:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, room #2.

For a nominal fee, you will have fun and stay in shape. For more information, call Xonia, 646-301-9438.

Children’s Programs – For information about the early morning school drop-off program, contact: Ms. Hines at 347-283-3809 and for the after-school program, call 718-379-5555.

Evening Line Dance Classes – Dance to Soul, Latin, and Gospel music on Thursdays, 7:00 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, 10:00 a.m., Dreiser Center, room #2. Call Keith, 917-561-6211.

Yoga & Pilates Mat Classes – Classes on Tuesday 7:15 p.m., Dreiser Center, rm. 2. Lose weight, tone and strengthen your muscles with exercises that reduce stress through breathing techniques. For more information, call 718671-8364.

ZUMBA AND YOGA – Classes on Saturday start at 9:30 in Dreiser Center, room #2.

General Membership Meeting – The next meeting will be announced. If you are unable to attend the meeting, please read our weekly column for updates.

Also, if you wish to join or update your membership, please send a check or money order (DO NOT MAIL CASH) of $15 for a single membership or $25 for families to: African-American Association of Co-op City, P.O. Box 702, Co-op City Station, Bronx, NY 10475. Donations are welcomed. Like us on Facebook: CoopcityAfricanamericanassoce. Email us at: aaaccpower@gmail.com. —Ebony Rae’ Lambright

Join Toastmasters Club In May And Begin Speaking Like A Pro!!!

At a recent Toastmasters Club meeting, a speaker spoke about how she learned to speak simply by just “speaking� and learned leadership skills simply by taking part in club meetings. Imagine, it can be so simple.

Great speakers and leaders are not made in a day – they must practice, practice, practice and by attending one of the 15,900 clubs in 142 countries that make up the global network of meeting locations, we offer you the opportunity to get started without the knots in your stomachs and the feelings of making mistakes right here in your own community. It is a phenomenal journey you can take and help others along the way to transform and bloom. All meetings are free to attend and participate. You only must be at least 18 years of age and believe in yourself.

Do you wish to inspire, entertain, inform, or persuade in speaking? Toastmasters can help you truly find your voice. Once you visit, you will begin to understand why millions across the world have joined and are excited about this inexpensive learning adventure to become a more proficient speaker and leader.

There are contests to build confidence, conferences to attend and learn, club meetings to meet and make new friends. Visit one of the clubs in our NE Bronx community today that is scheduled for your convenience. Don’t put off until tomorrow; you will be amazed at how quickly you will become the “best of the best� in the Bronx and beyond. Contact Kathy at (347) 419-0570 or just stop at the Co-op City Toastmasters’ meetings on the first and third Thursday at 7:30 p.m., 2049 Bartow Mall Center, rm. 28. (and our sister club), Bronx Advanced Speakers (BAS), on the second Tuesday, at 7:00 p.m., College of New Rochelle, 755 Co-op City Blvd., Bronx, NY. Next to MCU. Looking forward to seeing you at the next meeting. —Lauretta Jaysura

National Council Of Negro Women Rehabilitation Center Residents – The committee is asking that all donations to the seniors at Workmen’s Circle, please be turned in by the end of April. They would like to make the donation of size large or extra-large gowns before Mothers’ Day. We need a minimum of 40 gowns. Please contact Alma at (718) 379-3788.

Spirit Cruise Pre-Mothers’ Day Celebration – We are all excited about our plans to celebrate Mother’s Day! We only have a waiting list now, but all you “early birds� will join us on a Gospel Luncheon Cruise on Saturday, May 13, for a delightful 2-hour cruise with a lunch buffet, DJ and dancing, skyline views on New York Harbor and great gospel music as well. You’ve paid your $80 per person, your preparations are complete. Just meet us at Pier 61, Chelsea Piers at 23rd Street and 11th Avenue. For more information, contact (718) 379-3788 or (347) 602-5600 or (917) 670-4012. No refunds, please.

Bethune Height Recognition Program – Our 43rd Annual Bethune Height Recognition Program will take place on Saturday, May 20, at the Astoria World Manor. This is a celebration in which all NCNW sections in New York State come together to support and live the legacy of NCNW’s founder, Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune and Dr. Dorothy I. Height, Chair/President Emerita. We are fortunate to have a van provide transportation to our Recognition Program in Astoria, Queens.

The van will leave from Dreiser Loop, but will make three stops in Co-op City on the return trip. The cost per person will depend on the number of riders (up to 20) in the van. We will have to share the price of the van for the afternoon.

National Museum of African American History & Culture – Have you already visited the new Smithsonian in Washington on a one-day trip and only saw one floor? We are planning a 2-day trip, August 6 – August 7, for only $355 for a single and $299 for double accommodations. Payment plan available but no refunds. A $100 deposit assures you a seat on our bus. We will spend Sunday afternoon and Monday morning at the museum and Monday afternoon, on the way home, we will visit Arundel Mills (back to school shopping) and the Live Casino!

One breakfast, 2 lunch buffets at Golden Corral, 1 dinner at Phillips Seafood and 1 night hotel accommodations are included. For contact information for a child, triple or quads, call (718) 655-9034 or (718) 538-8606 or (718) 320-2366.

Health Fair – Save the date, Saturday, September 23, for our annual Health Fair. We are looking forward to once again bringing to our community health information, health testing and healthy snacks. —Joyce Howard

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Retirees Of Dreiser Loop Greetings! We are back in full swing after being displaced by the fire in Dreiser several weeks ago! Our monthly meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, May 3, 1:30 p.m. in Dreiser Auditorium “A.” Please join us as we have a FULL agenda: invitations to luncheons, dinners, theater and travel events to bring you up to date. In addition, we will have nominations (postponed from the April meeting) and voting at this meeting. Come prepared to meet the candidates and cast your vote.

Travel Events: (*price includes transportation via Coach Bus; located at Dreiser Loop, in front of H&R Block) • July 5-7, Dover Downs Hotel & Casino, Del. Price: double, $400pp; single, $490pp. Deposit: $100 ASAP. Two payments each: $150 double/$195 single. Final payment due: June 5. Contact Serita G., 347-5645722/Barbara W., 718-320-0500.

• Sept. 9-16, (8 days/7 nights), Canada & New England Cruise on the beautiful Carnival “Sunshine.” NYC departure/return. Cabin/Category prices from $929 to $1399 which includes your cabin, meals, port charges and taxes. FINAL PAYMENT due by May 19th. Travel insurance (additional cost) encouraged). Contact: Serita G., 347564-5722.

Theatre Committee: (*price includes transportation, from Dreiser Loop opposite rehab center): • April 26th: “On Your Feet” at the Marquis Theatre: Meet at 11:45 a.m./Leaving: 12 p.m. (sharp) opposite rehab center in Dreiser Loop.

Contact: Lois S., 347-768-3943.

• May 9th (Tuesday): “JONAH,” Sight & Sound Theatre (PA), includes lunch at Millers. Price: $125. $75 deposit required; final payment ASAP; traveling by coach bus. Contact: Lois S., 347-768-3943.

• June 21st (Wed.): “MAMMA MIA,” Westchester Broadway Theatre; lunch/show time: 11 a.m. Price: $70.

Deposit: $35 due IMMEDIATELY; Balance/full payment due MAY 1st.

Contact: Marie G-R, 718-671-4949.

REMEMBER – Your deposit, along with your name and telephone number, is required to reserve your trip &/or theatre seat. A check/money order payable to RETIREES OF DREISER LOOP will be accepted ONLY. Committee members will be available in Dreiser clubroom 19 (718-379-0377) on Mondays and/or Thursdays, 2:30-5:00 p.m.

Good And Welfare: We send “Get Well” wishes and Prayers to Claudette Davis (editor of our weekly article).

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.

If interested in joining us on our next SPA DAY (date to be determined), call 718-379-4784 (Claudette) or 718-671-8449 (Hattie) and leave your name and phone number for a return call.

Life is too short; enjoy and have fun. Forgive your friends; love by heart. Laugh out loud; do everything that makes you smile. Enjoy each day and be cool.

—Delores Debnam

Black Forum Next Defensive Driving Class The next Black Forum defensive driving course will be on Saturday, May 13, 8:50 a.m. – 3 p.m., Dreiser Center, rm. 1. Lower your liability insurance cost by 10% and remove up to 4 points from your driver’s license.

Please make your check in the amount of $35, payable to “the Black Forum of Co-op City,” and mail to P.O. Box 563, Bronx, N.Y. 10475 at least 1½ weeks before the class, or you can walk in on the day of the class, but you must have $35 in cash to pay for the course. Please also bring your current driver’s license and a pen. Call (718) 320-8035.

Trips To Casinos The Black Forum trip to the Sugarhouse Casino on Sat., April 22 is sold out. Bus boarding time; Dreiser, 8:30 a.m.; Asch Loop at 9 a.m., and Einstein at 9:15 a.m.

Sands Casino in Bethlehem, PA on Sat., June 24. Cost: $45. Casino rebate: $20 for slot, $5 for food. No refunds. For information, please call (718) 320-0033 or (917) 209-5334.

Call today.

Summer Youth Program If you are young person between the ages of 16-24 and you are interested in working with the Black Forum over the summer, please call us, (718) 320-8035.

Food Pantry Volunteers Needed Two nights a week from 5-6:30 p.m. Please call (718) 320-8035.

Food distribution sites On Thursdays, residents of Buildings 27, 28, 29, 32 and 33 must pick up food at the New Vision Church, 115 Einstein Loop, 11 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.

Likewise, residents of Buildings 26, 30, 31, 34 and 35 must go to the Evangelical Church, 2350 Palmer Avenue, 11 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. on Thursdays to pick up food. Residents of all other buildings and townhouses can pick-up at Dreiser Center, room 20. For information, please call (718) 320-8035.

Emergency Food Program We are open on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, 11 a.m. to 12:45 p.m., rm. 20 in Dreiser Center. Also, due to budget constraints and shortage of available food, you must live within zip code 10475 to participate in this program. You must also have your card with you and bring two clean plastic shopping bags. Please also have your current photo ID, such as a non- or driver’s license or any photo ID card with proof of address. You will then be issued a card in order to pick up food in the future.

We Need You - Join Us Today Membership is $5 per year/person.

Call (718) 320-8035 or write to Black Forum, P.O. Box 563, Bronx, NY 10475; email: coopcityblackforum@ gmail.com or tonyshome10475@ gmail.com. Call or visit us, room 20 in the Dreiser Community Center.

—Tony Illis

American Legion Post 1871 Veterans Memorial Day is May 28 At the regularly scheduled monthly meeting of April on Saturday, 15, it was announced that the annual Memorial Day Celebration for this year is May 28, the last Sunday of the month. It is one celebration that veterans across the nation always look forward to.

Here in Co-op City, it has always been glorious and we appeal to the community to join us this year to make it a successful one. This is the time when businesses and organizations show appreciation to the works that veterans do for sustaining the existence of this nation through various wars. So, we call on the community to support the veterans. We will be reaching out to businesses and agencies for support, but individuals can also show their love and commitment to the veterans by making donations to the post.

At the said meeting was also a Guest Speaker, Jose Rivera from the Jericho Project, an organization that renders supportive service to veterans’ families, especially those dealing with homelessness. He spoke extensively on various

other services that his agency offers to the veterans Celebrate Flag Day with the Legions Flag Day is quickly approaching, and a great way to show support for Old Glory is to know what the flag is all about. Thus, I will be spending time on this page to deliberate on the FLAG with the title “The American Legion: The Story of Our Flag”.

We will be able to tell the story of the U.S. flag from the American Revolution to the Global War on Terrorism. Every year, Flag Day is June 14, which is an ideal time for American Legion family members to generate awareness of Old Glory and what the flag represents in communities nationwide. To this, members of the American Legion Post 1871 would like to tell the story of the flag to the young ones in churches, schools or just community meetings. So, if anyone wants to hear about the story of the flag, just call the Post at 718-320-8175, or reach the commander directly at 347-327-6288.

—Lsjc Adeyemi LaCrown TOBA

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718-379-8029 Medicare and many insurances accepted.

DOCTOR’S HOURS: MONDAY: 1:30 - 7:00 PM • WEDNESDAY: 2:00 - 7:00 PM FRIDAY: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM • SATURDAY: 8:30 AM - 2:00 PM CALL FOR AN APPOINTMENT!

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Ghanaian Association of Co-op City April General Meeting: The next general meeting is on today, Saturday, April 22nd, at the Einstein Community Center, room 28, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. We will have an NYPD police officer discuss interaction with the police and the role of the NYPD in the current immigration issues.

Free Annual Registration: As agreed to by the general members last year, there will be a yearly registration of all association members to enable up-to-date membership records. The annual registration for this year will

end on April 30th. Please make sure to fill your registration form by the end of the month! Call 347-773-3499 if you have any question.

2017 Program Outline: Again, we have a fantastic line up of important and fun programs planned for this year. Be engaged and get involved to make another wonderful and successful year. As always, let us hear from you with questions, feedback, and comments.

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.

Dues: Members are reminded to pay your dues. You can now pay your

dues using a credit card or debit card.

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.facebook.com/gacc2013.

—Seth Osei-Fosu

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

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

Worship Service - 11:00 a.m.

Communion Service - Every first and third Sundays 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 - Thurs-

day at 10:00 a.m.

Extension of Prayer and Worship Service – Every first, second and third Fridays at 7:00 p.m.

Other Scheduled Events Tomorrow, Sunday, April 23rd at 11:00 a.m. – Observance of ALL CLUBS DAY honoring some of the organizations of our Church. The theme: “Joined together to become a dwelling place for God.” Our guest preacher will be Rev. Dr. Lamont Granby, pastor, First Baptist Church, Bronxville, NY. All are welcome.

Saturday, May 6th, 4:00 p.m. – BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND! The Hospitality Ministry invites you to join us in A PRE-MOTHER’S DAY CELEBRATION, featuring the Master of Entertainment, internationally renowned MR. HUNTER

Williamsbridge Club The National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women’s Clubs, Inc. (NANBPWC), the Williamsbridge Club, is an organization dedicated to the support and promotion of women in business and the professions.

The Adult Club meets at Dreiser Center on the second Friday of every month.

Women who are in business and professions are invited to join the club.

Our theme for this year is Blazing New Pathways with Creativity and Confidence. We will use the theme to fulfill our mission of promoting and protecting the interests of African American business and professional women and in advising young people seeking to enter business and the professions to improve the quality of life in our local and global communities and to foster good fellowship.

The Williamsbridge Club sisters are excited to bring to you this year’s 2017 Founder’s Day Luncheon; all are cordially invited.

On Saturday, May 6, the Williamsbridge Club will be celebrating 40 years of service to the community at Eastwood Manor, 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Our honorees this year are Ms. Gloria Alston, Sojourner Truth Awardee; Ms. Shana Williams, Education Professional; Mrs. Darlene Barkley Wilson, Community Service; Mr. Vernon Wilson, Man of the Year; and Mrs. Surraya Price-Isaac, Business Awardee, and most of all, scholarships will be awarded to outstanding high school seniors DaJour Brown, Chantel Haigler and Robert Perez. If you do not already have your tickets, please call 718.328.2302 or 917.972.7732 for your tickets.

This month of April, we want to highlight “Child Abuse Prevention,” let us remember to take care of our children so that we can pass on our wisdom and protection to them. April is Poetry month; we salute Nikki Giovanni and Langston Hughes and Maya Angelou.

Youth, 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. Please watch our column this month 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: ThewilliamsbridgeBPWC 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 for Joetta Brown or 917.972.7732 for Sandra Hall.

—Joetta Brown

HAYES. A jazz legend and Emmy Award winner, Mr. Hayes has performed with such great artists as James Brown, Miles Davis and Lonnie Youngblood. It will be held in room 31, Bartow Shopping Center, Co-op City, 2049 Bartow Avenue, lower level. Admission: $35 for adults; $15 for children 15 and under.

For tickets and/or additional information, contact: (718) 671-6122, (718) 671-0425 or (718) 671-3181.

September 12–15 – The Missionary Ministry sponsors a trip to THE HOLY LAND EXPERIENCE IN ORLANDO, FLORIDA, the only Entertainment Park that celebrates the Biblical Word of the Christian Faith. Package includes: Round trip airfare; round trip airport transportation from Bartow Ave. (Co-op

City, Bronx); 4 days/3 nights hotel accommodation; 3 buffet breakfasts; 1 group dinner, 2 day admissions to the Holy Land Experience; Lunch-To-Go at the Holy Land Experience; transportation from the hotel to the Holy Land and Travel Insurance. $1,013 per person double occupancy; $961 per person triple; $1,253 single. $113 deposit was due December 3, 2016 (nonrefundable after 5/17/17). For reservation and/or additional information, call (718) 671-0425 or (718) 379-8514.

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

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

Diabetic Patients with Medicare may be eligible for shoes.

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Co-op City Baptist Church Rev. Dr. Sheldon E. Williams and the Co-op City Baptist Church family invite you to join us tomorrow at 8:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. for worship service.

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

The Co-op City Baptist Church is located at 135 Einstein Loop, lower level, room 50.

Our telephone number is 718-320-3774.

Join us for a mid-week spiritual pick-up at our mid-week worship service which is held on Wednesdays at 12 p.m. Bible study is held on Wednesdays at 1:00 and 7:30 p.m. Prayer Service is held on Fridays at noon and 7:30 p.m.

Tomorrow, Sunday, April 23, we will celebrate Men’s and Women’s Day at our 11 a.m. and 3:30

p.m. services. The theme for the day will be Men and Women Standing Firm in the Faith, 1 Corinthians 16:3. The guest speaker for the 11 a.m. service will be Rev. Sharon Reese, Associate Minister of St. Paul Baptist Church, Harlem, NY. The speaker for the 3:30 service will be Rev. Carl Mc Cluster, Pastor of Shiloh Baptist Church, Bridgeport, CT. Everyone is invited to attend these celebratory services.

On March 6 to March 15, 2018, we will be going to the Holy Land in Israel. Worship sailing on the Sea of Galilee; be baptized in the Jordan River; share in communion in the Garden Tomb; all where Jesus walked. The price per person from JFK is $2,995 for a double room an additional $586 for a single room. A deposit of $500 is due on or before May 7. Final payment is due on or

Greater Love Refuge Ministries “But let him ask in faith, with no doubting, for he who doubt is like a wave of the sea driven and tossed by the wind. For let not that man suppose that he will receive anything from the Lord; he is a doubleminded man, unstable in all his ways.” James 1:6-8 Spiritual Food for Thought: Now is the time to be encouraged by renewing yourself in the truth of God’s Word. Bolster your faith by reminding yourself what you believe and why you believe it. Your mind and heart need to be cleansed from the doubt and unbelief that keep you from receiving the benefits brought about by strong faith.

Senior Pastor Boyce Landrum, Pastor Carol Landrum and the Greater Love family welcome you to worship with us on Sunday mornings at 11:30 a.m.

Our corporate worship means gathering with people of all ages and cultures to express our love for God, our Heavenly Father, and Jesus Christ, our Savior.

We are conveniently located at 900 Co-op City Blvd. (Bldg. 2A), on the ground level, Bronx, N.Y. 10475; main entrance - red button.

Special Announcement: Become A Certified Chaplain!

NYC Chaplaincy Course (10 weeks): Greater Love will be a training host site for the NYC Chaplaincy training. The course begins on Thursday evenings from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. beginning May 18th.

Please visit their website at www.ny chaplaincyservices.org to register. Click the link “Join Us’ or call the church for a paper application.

Five Loaves & Two Fish Food Pantry Food Drive: Donations of non-perishables, frozen foods & toiletries are needed. Donations are welcome on Tuesday evenings from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.; Wednesday afternoons between 1 p.m.-2:30 p.m.; Friday evenings from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Sunday between 2 p.m. – 3 p.m. Thank you for your continued support.

Mid-Week Prayer: Please join our prayer warriors for our Wednesday afternoon prayer meetings from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Come out and learn about the power of prayer and receive your blessing through our corporate prayer. Open to all.

SWAG (Spiritual Wisdom & Guidance) Youth Group: Friday from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sessions include, Bible study, choir rehearsal, training for service, and learning how to exercise gifts and talents to the glory of God. Greater Love’s Sixth Church Anniversary …will be held on Saturday, June 24th at the Pelham Bay Diner Banquet Hall from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Ticket prices are $65 (adults) & $32.50 (age 12 & under).

For more information or to reserve a seat(s), please call the church.

Weekly Schedule Church phone: 347-920-5607 Sunday Morning Prayer & Meditation: 9:30 a.m.

Adult & Children Bible Study 10:00 a.m.

Foundational Scripture Teaching (Salvation): Every first Sunday at 10:00 a.m.

Sunday Morning Worship: 11:30 a.m.

Holy Communion – First Sunday Adult Bible Study/Discipleship Class: Tuesday evenings: 7:00 p.m.

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

Food Pantry: 4th Saturday, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Mosaic Women’s Ministry: Mighty Men of God: Men’s Ministry SWAG Youth Ministry: Friday evenings at 7 p.m.

Peace & blessings.

—Pastor Carol Landrum

before November 12. It is recommended that all purchase travel insurance for this trip. All checks/money orders should be made out to the Co-op City Baptist Church. A flyer, along with the itinerary and reservation form, have been placed on the information table. For additional information, you may call 718-671-1918, 718-379-0541, 718-379-1776, 718-671-1271 or the church at 718320-3774.

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

Building 30 A&B Association Hope everyone had a Happy Easter and a good Passover.

Our first Crochet fair with the selling of Crochet items will be on Saturday, April 29th at 1 p.m. in the association room.

Movie night for the month of April will be on Friday, the 28th, with the door opening at 7 p.m.; movie starts promptly at 7:30.

Next month at our association meeting, we will have our elections for all association officers. This all-important meeting is tentatively scheduled for Wednesday, the 17th of May. The officers will be sworn in at our June meeting.

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

—Linda Werner

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

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Church of the New Vision

Evangelical Church of Co-op City – UMC

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

Church of the New Vision is designed to meet the spiritual needs of God’s people. Serving the community for over 44 years, we offer a warm, friendly, spirit-filled atmosphere of Christian Love. AII are welcome.

Order of Services: Sunday Worship Service –8:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.

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

Mid-day Bible Study: Tuesdays, 12:00-1:30 p.m.

Wednesday Night Prayer and Bible Study: 7:30-9:30 p.m.

Youth Ministry: Fridays, 6:30- 9:30p.m.

Upcoming Events – All are welcome 1) Women Bible Study: 2nd Saturday of each month, 11:30 a.m. -1:30 p.m. The next scheduled date is May 13th.

2) May 28th, Senior Anniversary Service will be held during the 11:00 a.m. service. Rev. Anne l. Palmore will be the speaker.

3) Sunday, June 11th, Senior, Family and Friends Day Program will be during the 11:00 a.m. service followed by a delicious meal and fellowship.

4) Saturday, June 17th from 10:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m., the Senior Ministry will sponsor a cake sale.

Church of the New Vision is located at 115 Einstein Loop, Bronx, NY 10475. Telephone, (718) 671-8746 or (203) 3743020. Mailing address: P.O. Box 753037, Bronx, NY 10475.

Visit our Facebook page: Church of the New Vision concerning upcoming events and trips, or call the church.

—Carol Haque

Open Doors, Open Hearts and Open Minds Come & Visit Us – We welcome you to God’s House – Your House – One Family in Christ.

We are a congregation with spirit-filled worship, offering opportunities for spiritual growth, fellowship and service to God and our community. We are a multi-ethnic, multi-cultural and bilingual congregation and all are welcome. Services are at the church at 2350 Palmer Avenue, across the street from Building 30. Parking is available. Our phone number is (718) 320-3795, and leave a message, if there is no answer. Pastor Magaly Beltre is at the church on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays.

Sunday Services – The first Sunday of the month is a bilingual service with communion, service starts at 10:00 a.m. Every other Sunday, the English Service is at 10:00 a.m. and the Spanish Service is at 12:00 p.m. Remember the importance of worship & fellowship of all who believe and have a relationship with the Lord.

Sunday School – We are now having Sunday School for Adults at 8:45 a.m. in English, 10:30 a.m. in Spanish and 10:30 a.m. for children.

Prayer Night (English) & Prayer Morning (Spanish): The Lord said, “Whenever two or more are gathered in my name, I am in the midst of them.” Matthew 18:20. Tuesday evenings at 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Thursday at noon to 1:00 p.m. Come and bring your prayer needs so we can pray together. Remember that prayer brings many blessings, which God has promised to all his children.

Family Night: Friday nights at 7:30 p.m., we have family night with bible studies in English & Spanish and all kinds of activities for children, teens and young adults.

Seminar: There will be a seminar on Hepatitis C on April 23 at 1:45 p.m. in the fellowship hall of the church.

Come & Join Us On Black Friday: November 24, we will be going to Lancaster, PA. to do Christmas shopping at Rockvale Square Mall, then to Sight & Sound to see “The Miracle of Christmas,” finishing with dinner at Miller’s Smorgasbord. Includes transportation to and from.

Cost is $160/person and $120/child (5 yrs. to 12 yrs.). If you are interested in coming with us, call Barbara at (347) 603-7473. $50 deposit required to hold a seat. Seats go fast.

—Barbara Penn

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 Thursdays at 7 p.m.

The (ECW) Episcopal Church Women meet immediately after service on the first Sunday of each month. Membership is open to all women of the church. The men hold their meeting after service on the second Sunday of each month.

We look forward to welcoming everyone to service at 9:00 a.m. on Sunday, April 23, when we will celebrate the Second Sunday of Easter. Our Supply Priest, Father Simeon Johnson, will be the preacher and celebrant.

Fundraising Events 1) All ECW raffle ticket stubs and payments are now due for the drawing

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which takes place at the church on Saturday, 4/29. Winners need not be present.

2) National Museum of African American History & Culture, Washington, DC, Saturday, June 3. Motor coach transportation departing from Dreiser Loop at 7:00 a.m. All-you-can-eat luncheon buffet at the Golden Corral. Sold out!!

3) Save the Date: Saturday, July 22, Pindar Valley Winery trip. (Details to follow) Outreach Program: We continue to collect non-perishable food for the feeding program at Grace Episcopal Church in West Farms. We are also collecting clean used summer clothes for St. Margaret’s Church. Please remember to donate.

For additional information on all of the above, please call the church at 718320-0844, or visit our website: http://www.stjosephsepcbronx.org.

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Word Games 9:30 - 11 a.m.

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

Weight Management

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

Walking Club: 10:30 a.m.

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

Caregiver Support Group: 1:00 p.m.

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

Dominoes: 2:30 p.m.

Blood Pressure: Every 1st & 3rd Wed., 9-10 a.m.

Games: 9:30-11:00 a.m.

Stay Well Exercise: 10 - 11 a.m.

Line Dancing: 11 a.m.-12 p.m.

Bingo: 1-2 p.m.

Card Games: 2-4 p.m.

Dominoes: 2:30 p.m.

Smartphone Class: Beginner – 12:30– 1:30 p.m.; Intermediate – 1:30–2:30 p.m., Bartow office Library: 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

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

Crocheting & Knitting 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.

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

Bingo: 1- 2 p.m.

Card Games: 2-4 p.m.

Dominoes: 2:30 p.m.

Men’s Line Dancing: 9 -10 a.m.

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

Women’s Line Dancing: 10-11:30 a.m.

Chat Session: 10 a.m.

Bingo: 1 -2 p.m.

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

Card Games: 2-4 p.m.

Dominoes: 2:30 p.m.

Wed., Apr. 26

Mon., Apr. 24

MENU Alternate Kosher Meals are also available

Tues., Apr. 25

Dreiser Room 7 unless otherwise noted

Thurs., Apr. 27

Einstein Room 49 unless otherwise noted

Fri., Apr. 28

Bartow Room 31 unless otherwise noted

Bartow Center – 10:00 a.m.

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

Card Games 2-4 p.m.

Dominoes 2:30 p.m.

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

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

Stay Well Exercise 10-11 a.m., Rm. 2 Color Your Stress Away 11 a.m., Rm. 4 Mind Teasers 12-1 p.m., Rm. 4 Around The Lunch Table 11:30 a.m.

Diabetes Support Group 1 p.m. – Last Monday Word Search 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. of the month Bingo 1 - 3 p.m., Rm. 35 Counseling Rm. 13, 1 p.m.

Diabetes Support Group 2nd Monday - Bereavement Gentle Yoga 1:15-2 p.m., Rm. 2 1 p.m.

Basic Cell Phone & IPad 12:30-1:30 p.m., Rm. 7 Pokeno 3 - 4 p.m.

Intermediate Yoga 2-3 p.m.

Kosher

Non-Kosher

Orange juice Beef hamburger Plain hamburger bun Mauzone Potato knish Mixed green salad Fresh fruit Alt: Turkey salad

BBQ chicken Rice & beans Collard greens

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

Alert & Alive:10:30-11:30am Cultural Dance: 10:30–11:30 a.m., Aud. B Mind Teasers: 12-1 p.m., Rm. 4 Zumba: 1-2 p.m., Aud. A Afternoon Movie: 1:00 p.m.

Apple juice Shake & bake chicken Mashed sweet potatoes Cole slaw Whole wheat bread Canned pears Alt: Tuna Nicoise

Roast beef Mashed potatoes Steamed green beans

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

Dominoes: 10 a.m., Rm. 45 Sewing: 9:30 -11:30 a.m.

Tai Chi: 11 a.m.- 12 p.m.

Spelling Bee: 10 a.m.

Mind Teasers: 12-1 p.m., Rm. 4 Spanish Practice Class: 10:30 a.m., African Brazilian Dance: 1 p.m., Rm. 2 Computer Lab Art Class: 1-3 p.m.

Yoga: 2-3 p.m., Rm. 2 Zumba: 11 a.m.-12 p.m., Rm. 45

Orange pineapple juice Salisbury steak w/mushroom gravy Fusilli pasta w/parsley Steamed peas & carrots Whole wheat bread Healthy wildberry & applesauce Alt: Ovo –Vegetarian chopped liver

Turkey burger w/cheese Plain hamburger bun Baby spinach salad Roasted sweet potato fries

Dominoes: 10 a.m., Rm. 45 Grandparent Connection: 1st Thursday, Rm. 35, 10:30 a.m.

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

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

Karaoke by Steven: 1 p.m., Rm. 45

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

Blood Pressure: 10-11:30 a.m., 1st & 3rd Thursday, 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.

Orange juice Tilapia Francaise Cuban style yellow rice Green beans Whole wheat bread Alt: Grilled chicken breast

Stewed chicken Rice pilaf Steamed cabbage mix

Dominoes: 10 a.m., Rm. 45 Art: 10 a.m., Rm. 45 Bingo: 1 p.m. – 2 p.m.

Card Games: 2-4 p.m.

Pokeno: 2-4 p.m., Rm. 35 Blood Pressure: 2nd & 4th Friday, 10 a.m. -11:30 a.m., Rm. 45

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

Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session: 9:30-10 a.m., 11 a.m.-12 p.m.

Meditative Moments: 11 a.m.-12 p.m., Rm. 8 Mind Teasers: 12-1 p.m., Rm. 4 Bingo: 1-3 p.m.

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

Apple juice Baked chicken legs Spanish style fish Smashed red potatoes Baby beets & Spinach soufflé carrots with dill Challah bread Red bliss potatoes Fresh fruit Alt: Gefilte fish

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

Dominoes 10 a.m., Rm. 45 Line Dancing 10-11 a.m., Rm. 45

Dominoes: 10 a.m.

Tai Chi: 11 a.m., Rm. 45 Matinee Movie: 10 a.m., Rm. 45 Karaoke by Steven: 1 p.m.-2 p.m.

Rm. 45 Walk Group: 9:30 a.m., Rm. 40

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

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

Fee for lunch is $2.00 & $5.00 for guest

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

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

Upcoming Events/Trips JASA WELCOMES EVERYONE AGE 60 AND OLDER! Payments for trips can be made at all 3 centers. Trip registration policy: 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 & SNAP (Food Stamps) Assistance – Fridays, April 28th, May 12th, 19th & 26th; June 9th, 16th & 23rd; 10 a.m.-3 p.m. First come, first served! JASA Main Office, 2049 Bartow Ave. Notary – Jeanette Graves will be in the Bartow office every Wed. from 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

Annual Co-op City Health & Wellness Fair – Tues., May 16th, Dreiser Center Audit., 177 Dreiser Loop, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Health screenings, raffles entertainment, cooking class. Transportation will be provided: Einstein, 9:45 a.m. & Bartow, 9:45 a.m.

For lunch, call Dreiser, 718 -320-1345; Bartow, 929-399-1392 & Einstein, 718-671-5161.

St. Mary’s Recreation Center Pool – Fri., May 5th & 19th; $3. Pool aerobics for seniors, 10 a.m.12 p.m.; Bartow: 8:30 a.m., Einstein: 8:45 a.m. & Dreiser, 9 a.m. (14 seats available). We were informed that there is a $25 yearly fee to use the

facility. If you wish to become a member, please come into the JASA Bartow office and fill out an application. Membership is non-refundable. Membership is not only for senior aerobics; it’s for any activity in the center and can be used with other city park centers. Proper attire requested, swim cap, sturdy lock, no valuables and, if needed, medicine in a bag to be held on deck by instructor.

Empire – Wed., April 26th & Wed., April 26th; $5. Bartow: 9:30 a.m.; Einstein: 9:45 a.m. & Dreiser: 10 a.m.

Wal-Mart – Thurs., April 27th, Bartow: 8:30 a.m.; Einstein: 8:45 a.m. & Dreiser: 9 a.m. Wait list.

“Mamma Mia!” – Westchester Broadway Theater, Fri., April 28th, $60. Bartow: 9:15 a.m.; Einstein: 9:30 a.m. & Dreiser: 9:45 a.m. Show starts at 11 a.m. Wait list.

Woodbury Commons Outlet Mall – Mon., May 1st, $15. Bartow: 8:30 a.m.; Einstein: 8:45 a.m. & Dreiser: 9 a.m.

Shoprite – Mon., May 1st, $3. Bartow: 9:30 a.m., Einstein: 9:45 a.m. & Dreiser: 10 a.m.

Empire – Tues., May 2nd, $5. Bartow: 9:30 a.m., Einstein: 9:45 a.m. & Dreiser: 10 a.m.

Empire – Fri., May 5th, $5. Bartow: 9:30 a.m., Einstein: 9:45 a.m. & Dreiser, 10 a.m.

Ridgehill – Mon., May 8th, $7. Bartow: 9:30

a.m., Einstein: 9:45 a.m. & Dreiser: 10 a.m.

Jersey Gardens Outlet Mall – Tues., May 9th, $15. Bartow: 8:30 a.m., Einstein: 8:45 a.m. & Dreiser: 9 a.m.

Mother’s Day Celebration – Fri., May 12th; 11 a.m.-3:30 p.m.; $6 in advance, $8 at door; 177 Dreiser Audit. Enjoy live music, gifts & raffles.

Menu: oxtails or baked chicken, rice and peas, tossed salad, hors d’oeuvres, juice, bread and dessert.

Armstrong Home Museum – Wed., May 17th; $10. Bartow: 9 a.m., Einstein: 9:15 a.m. and Dreiser: 9:30 a.m. Tour starts 11:30 a.m.

Miss Saigon Broadway Show – Wed., May 24th, $65 per person. Orchestra seats; lunch including Coach bus (only 21 seats available).

CASH ONLY, NO REFUNDS. Payment deadline is Thurs., May 18th. Pick-ups: Dreiser, 11:45 a.m.; Bartow (Asch Loop), 12:00 p.m. & Einstein, 12:15 p.m.

Beautiful the Musical – The Carol King Broadway Show, Wed., June 21st, $140. Included is an enjoyable delicious chicken & rib combo meal at Dallas BBQ with a side dish, dessert & beverage.

Mid Mezzanine seating, Dreiser, 9 a.m.; Asch Loop (Bartow): 9:15 a.m. & Einstein: 9:30 a.m. Payment deadline is Wed., May 24th (Coach bus).

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Scheduling Activities Calendar

AARP Chapter #4997 FYI: Our meeting is scheduled for Monday, May 8, 1:00 p.m. in Dreiser Auditorium “A.” Remember to bring your balance for the Washington, DC trip.

Get-well wishes to Claudette Davis.

Please contact our Good & Welfare Coordinator, Frances Wilson, 718-671-5493, if you have a family member who has passed or one of our members who is sick, in the hospital or in a nursing home.

2017 Tour Activities July 7 - 9: Smithsonian National Museum of African American History & Culture, Washington (DC) – round-trip transportation via Deluxe Motor coach, w/3 breakfast buffet, 2 dinner buffet – including a seafood buffet; a professional guided tour of Washington, DC; one full day at the Smithsonian African American Museum; and full day shopping at Arundel Mill mall, including the Maryland Live Casino before traveling home. $515/person, single; $415/person, double; $385/person, triple and $365/person, quad.

Contact Judith, 718-379-3370.

September 18 -21: 4-day/3-night trip to Cape Cod – Motor coach transportation, 3 full breakfast, 2 dinners, 1 Lobster dinner; Foxwood Casino (w/bonus); guided escort to African American tour of Martha’s Vineyard site; Hyannis, John F. Kennedy Memorial; Provincetown along scenic route 6A; Cape Cod National Seashore Visitors Center; admission to Zion Union Heritage Museum and more. $599/person, double; $739, single. $50 deposit due immediately; 2nd payment of $150 due 3/20; 3rd payment of $200 due by 5/15; final payment due 6/30; trip insurance is available. Contact Hannah, 718-79-7962.

December 29, 2017-January 2, 2018: Swingin’ New Year’s Eve Celebration in Savannah (GA) – Motor coach trip (2 night lodging to & from Savannah); 4 breakfasts; 2 full course dinners including a Riverboat Dinner Cruise; guided tour of Savannah, historic Davenport House, and Savannah’s River Street District; New Year’s Eve Show & Party at the Savannah Theater; New Year’s Day buffet lunch. $799/person, double; single fee TBD; trip insurance available. Contact Judith, 718-379-3370.

—Delores Debnam

Goose Island Seniors Bingo – Wednesday, April 26th, at 1:30 p.m., with Stephen, in our club room #39. Members only.

Admission, $5 for 3 cards, 12 games and Jackpot. Extra cards are 25¢ each. Refreshments and snacks will be served. Come and join us. We are having so much fun and winning a little money on the side.

Bingo – Sunday, April 30th, at 1:30 p.m. All are welcome; rm. 39. Admission: $5 for 3 cards, 12 games and jackpot. Extra cards are 25¢ each.

Refreshments and snacks will be served.

Spring Indoor Picnic – Saturday, May 20th at 12:30 p.m. Members only in our club room #39.

Admission: $5 for buffet and entertainment.

Come and have a fun time with friends.

Mohegan Sun – Tuesday, May 30th in Uncasville, CT, the day after the Memorial Day holiday. Price is $33. Rebate, $20 voucher and $5 toward food. Pick-up time is 8:30 a.m. at our usual bus stops. If you plan to go, please pay for your trip as soon as possible.

“Mamma Mia” – Wednesday, June 7th at Westchester Broadway Theatre, Elmsford, NY. Come and enjoy a delicious lunch and a terrific show. Price is $79, includes a show, luncheon, and transportation.

The people who paid a deposit of $5, please try to pay more. There are a few seats left. All money must be paid by May 15th. Pick-up at 9 a.m. at our usual bus stops. See Ann, Mary or Stephen.

Resorts Casino – Tuesday, July 25th in Atlantic City, NJ. You may also enjoy the beach and board-

walk or shop in the many stores. More information will be available soon.

“Come Blow Your Horn” – Thursday, October 12th at the Hunterdon Hills Playhouse, Hampton, NJ. It’s a very funny play by Neil Simon. Also you will enjoy a scrumptious lunch and all the desserts you can eat. They are de-li-cious. Price is $79 for show, lunch and transportation. All money must be paid by September 21. See Ann, Mary or Stephen.

To all members: Happy birthday and happy anniversary to all our members who celebrate their day in the month of April: Marlene Gantwarg, Benny Konikoff, Wendy Berch, Alfonso Gonzalez, Iona Foote, Helen Miller, Myrta Willems and Milton Schlanger.

Our Lounge – Come sit and relax, read or rent a book from our large library, play cards every Tuesday and Thursday from 12:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m. Play Bingo every Wednesday and last Sunday of each month for only $15 per year. Also, come with us on great trips.

We still have items from our Garage Sale for a very good price. Come up and look around. We are open Monday-Thursday from 10:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Note: Call Ann, Mary, or Stephen at Goose Island Seniors, 718-379-9613 or visit us MondayThursday, 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m., at 135 Einstein Loop, rm. 39. You can also call Mary at 718-379-4899 and she will return your call. Leave a message and your phone number. To call Stephen, 347-847-1941.

Good health to all.

—Mary Pilla

Einstein Cancer Fund April 26 – “Born Yesterday,” Huntington Hills Playhouse. Time of pick-up: 8 a.m. starting at Einstein Loop, followed by Asch Loop, and Dreiser Loop.

May 3 – Crab Shanty, members luncehon at 1 p.m. Cost per person $28.

May 22 – Mohegan Sun, $35 per person.

Casino package $20 slot play, $5 food voucher.

Time of pick-up 8 a.m., at the usual stops. Please note date change due to the availability of buses to the casino.

For all of the above trips, please call Lydia at 718-671-3005 or Annie Eutsey at 718-320-1874.

As always, remember to give a call to the homebound and those in nursing homes. Your calls will cheer them up and they will know they are always in your thoughts and prayers.

Good health and healings are wished to all.

—Lydia Ruas

VOTE in the riverbay board election!

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Traditional Synagogue of Co-op City The Traditional Synagogue is located in Section 5, 120 Erdman Place in the rear lobby of Building 27B. Phone #: 718-379-6920.

Note: Office hours are Thursday and Sunday from noon to 2 p.m. If no one is in the office, leave a message and we will get back as soon as possible.

Shabbat ends today, April 22, at 8:26 p.m.

Candle lighting for Friday, April 28, at 7:31 p.m.

The synagogue has Services Saturday morning at 9 a.m. After services, we always have a kiddush. Everybody, please try your best to come to services so we have a minyan and will be able to take out the Torah.

Good & Welfare: We sell tree certificates in honor of or in memory of a loved one. The cost is only $15 per tree. Mazel Tov to all having Simchas. If you’re ill, wishing all a speedy recovery. The synagogue had two Community Seders for Passover. I want to thank Cantor Sayoni and all who helped with this function.

Bingo: The synagogue’s next Bingo is scheduled for Sunday, May 21, at 1 p.m. The cost is only $3 admission, which includes refreshments and 10 games of Bingo. Also, there is a 3-part Jackpot game for $2.

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

Wishing all our members and friends peace and good health.

—Gary Schwartz

Men’s Club Traditional Synagogue

Reflections

by Rabbi Solomon I. Berl Spiritual Leader of Young Israel Synagogue As individuals and as a society, we are constantly wrestling with the force for love and construction and the force for death and destruction.

In our own lives, we often experience internal struggles. So many times in our families and our friendships, we meet situations that cause mixed feelings. We don’t know whether to hate or love, to be angry or forgiving, to strike out or to hold back. Perhaps the only helpful thing is to bring this struggle to our attention so that instead of acting instantly and instinctively, we pause to be thoughtful and considerate. For the way we act will decide whether we will hurt or we will help.

A judge once told a salesman, “I am revoking your license for two years.

You are a menace to pedestrians.” “But your Honor,” he replied, “my living depends on my driving.”

“So does theirs,” answered the judge.

So it is with us. The lives of those around us depend on where we let our emotions drive. Will it be love or hate, positive or negative? Let us accentuate the positive and eliminate the negative.

Try your luck with the Men’s Club It is now the Spring season; it’s the perfect time to take a trip to Atlantic City. The Easter and Passover holidays are over, the temperature is heating up.

Our next trip of the year is Sunday, April 30. It is to the RESORTS CASINO in Atlantic City which is only a week away. Payment for the trip is due by April 28th.

Please don’t wait to the last minute for a reservation, we still have some seats available. Additional information can be found in your lobby showcases by the elevators.

The cost of the trip is $35 per person. You will receive $25 in slot play. Also enjoy the boardwalk, visit the outlet stores and the other casinos. After this trip, our next trip is scheduled for the month of June, so try now to make this trip.

Everyone in the community can attend our trips. You need a Resorts Casino card, or government picture ID, passport, non- or driver’s license to receive the bonus. If you don’t have a Resorts Casino card, with proper ID, the casino will issue you a card. On the bus, we provide a drink, snack, play Bingo, and a 50/50 raffle. On the way home, we show a movie. We keep you entertained, and the ride goes fast.

The bus stops and returns to all three shopping centers. We leave Einstein Loop at 8:00 a.m. by the Supermarket, Asch Loop by the back of the library at 8:15 a.m., and Dreiser Loop at 8:25 a.m. by the hardware store. We will return to Co-op City around 8:30 p.m. depending on the traffic.

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

Please make out check or money order to Men’s Club Traditional Synagogue, 120 Erdman Place, Building 27B lobby, Bronx, NY 10475.

Hope to see you on our April 30th trip, and our future trips. Wishing everybody good health and happiness.

—Gary Schwartz

Cooperators United Of Co-op City Hi. Our next meeting is Tuesday, April 25th, 7:00 p.m., Bartow, room 31. At our meeting will be a representative from Allstate. Allstate’s presentation to us is a program that they have set up to assist us in reaching out to our neighbors via newsletters, blogs, etc. Come on out.

Slowly but surely our mailboxes are being returned. If your mailbox has not been returned, please let me know by sending me an email MLSAH@aol.com or 718-379-7841.

If you “See Something, Say Something.”

Congratulations to all who are celebrating a special day this month. Our thoughts and prayers to everyone who is sick and shut-in.

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

—Sonja Maxwell

Be courteous to your neighbors. Clean up after your dog.

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

Young Israel of Co-op City Young Israel of Co-op City (lower level of the 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 the candlelighting time. Saturday morning services start at 9 a.m. Rabbi Berl delivers his sermon at 10:30 a.m.

The Rabbi’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) 6712300 and leave your name, phone number and a brief message on the synagogue’s answering machine and your call will be returned as soon as possible.

Baychester Visual Arts Association Our 2016-2017 season portends to be one of the most exciting in our history – with art classes, art shows, lecture/demonstrations and workshops, free and open to the public.

BVA’s next class sessions began on Tuesday, Feb. 7th and continues until April 11th in room 5, Dreiser Community Center.

The next session starts on April 18. You can choose from the two 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, will be the artistic guide for these classes. Mr. Groves is an accomplished artist who has studied at the Art Students League and NYU. He has exhibited work in the New York and New Jersey area and has won awards for his artwork. You can call M. Groves at 201862-0847 or S. Lochansky at 718-379-1049 for more information.

Stop by our permanent workshop in room 5 in the Dreiser community center and see our new beautiful artwork display done by students and our instructor throughout our studio. You will be impressed by the beautiful work which is also for sale.

Don’t miss our flea market which will be held in our studio room 5 in the Dreiser community center on April 22, from 12 p.m. until 4 p.m. Beautiful and inexpensive items will be on sale. You’ll be glad you stopped by!

You can register in room 5 on Tuesdays at the Dreiser Community Center and check out the art work on display in our studio or by mail indicating the class time desired. Tuition can be sent to Baychester Visual Arts, P.O. Box 678, Co-op City Station, Bronx, NY 10475.

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

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

—Sylvia Lochansky

Cooperators, not renters!

Become involved in your community!

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Newsong Church This Sunday at Newsong! *For this week only, our Worship Experience will be held at 2049 Bartow Ave., rm. 31. Kidsong will meet in rm. 28.

Our Service Times: 10:30 a.m. & 12:30 p.m.

Once you were dead because of your disobedience and your many sins. 2 You used to live in sin, just like the rest of the world, obeying the devil—the commander of the powers in the unseen world.[a] He is the spirit at work in the hearts of those who refuse to obey God. 3 All of us used to live that way, following the passionate desires and inclinations of our sinful nature. By our very nature we were subject to God’s anger, just like everyone else. Ephesians 2:1-3 NLT These are some serious accusations. In just a few sentences, the Apostle Paul tells us that we’re all disobedient, sinful, alive, but dead on the inside, and deserving of God’s anger. Now don’t take this as a personal attack, Paul wasn’t only speaking about you and me, he was speaking about himself, too. We’re all broken, we’ve all disobeyed God. If we stop reading the text right there we’re in a hopeless situation. The God of the universe is angry with me…

Great! Now what do I do? I’ll give you a hint, read the next verse…

4 But God is so rich in mercy, and he loved us so much, 5 that even though we were dead because of our sins, he gave us life when he raised Christ from the dead. (It is only by God’s grace that you have been saved!) Ephesians 2:4-5 NLT (Emphasis mine) But God… These two words can change every

single person’s life! Each word is only three letters long. The phrase is short, but the implications are huge.

The path may look bleak, dim, and hopeless…but GOD changes everything! We are deserving of God’s anger and wrath, but God is rich in mercy & grace towards us!

What is mercy? Mercy is NOT getting what we deserve. What is grace?

Grace is getting what we don’t deserve. We deserve judgment, but God doesn’t give us what we deserve (that’s mercy) and then He gives us eternal life in His Son Jesus, something we don’t deserve (that’s grace).

Why would God do that? Because of His great love for us! Friends, the good news is at any time we can embrace the mercy and grace of God, by trusting in His Son Jesus! The Scriptures are full of other “but God” examples and it’s our prayer that you will have a “but God” experience for yourself! Join us this Sunday as we continue our teaching series, “but GOD...Changes Everything!”

Need more info about Newsong Church?

Website: www.newsongchurchnyc.org Email: centralteam@newsong churchnyc.org Facebook: www.facebook.com/ newsongchurchbx Against the Flow: www.facebook. com/NewSongYouth/ Twitter: @newsongchurchBX Instagram: @newsongchurchBX. Our Newsong family is here for you, stop by this Easter Sunday and experience the difference!

God bless you!

—Pastor Mike Tolone

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

La familia de la Iglesia Circulo de Cristo les extiende una cálida invitación a usted y su familia para que vengan a alabar a Dios junto con nosotros. Nos encontramos en el 147 de Dreiser Loop, al nivel del patio (localizado en el centro Comunal de Dreiser).

We are a multicultural church that embraces God’s love for all. Family unity is very important to us. We have a wonderful children ministry focus on learning God’s word. Our youth ministry is very active and dynamic. The youth are involved in music, retreats, concerts, debates, conferences, drama, counseling among many other activities.

Somos una Iglesia multicultural que recibe y da del amor the Dios para todos. La unidad de la familia es muy importante para nosotros.Tenemos un ministerio para los jóvenes que es muy dinámico. Los jóvenes disfrutan de música, retiros, conciertos, debates, conferencias, dramas , consejería, y mucho mas.

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

Suplimos comida a aquellos en nuestra comunidad que lo necesitan.

Nuestro teléfono es 347-945-1992 de no haber nadie en la oficina sientan-

cen libres de dejar un mensaje, le devolveremos su llamada.

Thought for the week 27 Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.

John 14:27 The world offers temporary gratification but Jesus offers eternal life and peace.

Reflexion para la semana 27 La paz les dejo; mi paz les doy.

Yo no se la doy a ustedes como la da el mundo. No se angustien ni se acobarden. Juan 14:27 El mundo ofrece gozo y gratificacion temporaria; pero Jesus ofrece vida eterna y paz.

English services Wednesday, 7:00 to 9:00 p.m., Prayer & Bible Study.

Friday, 7:00 to 9:00 p.m., Youth Night Sunday, 11:00 a.m., Worship and the Word Children Church, 5 years old to 12 years old Little lamb nursery Tuesday and Thursday, 9 a.m.

Prayer and the Word Thursday, 5:00 p.m., Boys and Girls Club Horario de Servicios en Español Domingo, 9:00 a 10:30 a.m., Alabanzas y Predicación Jueves, 12:00 p.m., Oración y Estudio Bíblico Special Events Couples fellowship, Saturday at 12:00 p.m.

All are welcome.

—Reverend Samuel Colon

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 718-3204218 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 fruit of the spirit.

If we live in the spirit, let us also walk in the spirit. Galatians 5:25 Galatians 5:16-23 This I say then, walk in the spirit and he shall not fulfill the lust of the flesh For the flesh lusteth against the spirit, and the spirit against flesh, and these are contrary the one to the other, so that ye cannot do the things that ye would.

But if ye be led by the spirit, ye are not under the Law. Now the works of the flesh are manifest, which are these; Adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lasciviousness. Idolatry, witchcraft, hatred, variance, emulations, wrath, strife, seditions, heresies. Envying, murders, drunkenness, revellings and such like: of which I tell you before, as I have also told you in time past that they which do such things shall not inherit the kingdom of God. But the fruit of the spirit is

love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith. Meekness, temperance, against such there is no law.

The fruit of the spirit will develop to its full in a believer’s life only with careful and diligent cultivation. The Christian must work daily on each aspect of the fruit to see progress. One writer stated that it is significant that the works of the flesh are contrasted with the fruit of the spirit. Without cultivation and effort, the flesh just naturally produces negative traits.

As long as we allow the spirit of God to have full control of our life, the works of the flesh will not be able to manifest its self. Galatians 5:24 states: And they that are Christ’s have crucified the flesh with the affections and lust. The goal of each Christian should be to develop each aspect of the fruit of the spirit to the highest possible potential in his life. A Christian should never be satisfied with his present states; he should press on to a fuller dimension. It is important that Christians maintain the fruit of the spirit, Goodness is one that speaks of basic character, Paul said, for I know that in me (that is in my flesh) dwelleth no good thing (Romans 7:18) Goodness must be imparted to us from the character of Christ.

The heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately wicked; who can know it? (Jeremiah 17:9) The basic character of goodness will affect one’s ethics. Keep yourselves in the love of God and our Lord Jesus Christ —Rev. R. Sibblies

Carver Loop Civic Association Greetings to our fellow shareholders from the Carver Loop Civic Association. Spring is finally upon us and our trees are beginning to blossom.

Our April 3rd meeting was opened by our president, Deborah D. Henry.

Mr. John Lovel provide us a lovely inspirational message that reminded us that "we," the shareholders, make "our" association.

We would like to thank Mr. Silfrido Frias, Section 2 Building and Grounds supervisor, for his presentation at our meeting. Mr. Frias noted that he has been employed by Riverbay for two months, however, he has over 25 years of experience in building maintenance and supervision. He has worked for 1199 Housing Corp., NYC Housing Preservation and the Health and Hospital Corp. He addressed many of the shareholders’ concerns and questions, especially in regards to snow removal/ clean up, overall building cleanliness and porter/worker assignments to the buildings. Again, we thank him for his excellent presentation.

Ms. Henry provided us with basic information on SCRIE & DRIE and encouraged the shareholders to apply.

She also advised the shareholders to return the survey before the 4/10 deadline and to submit their income affidavits by 4/30. She reinforced the dates, time and locations that Riverbay would be available to notarized and collect the affidavits. It was also noted that the following individuals are notaries in our buildings:

11A Maria Parbon, 11B Mattie and 11C Deborah D. Henry.

Our shareholders were encouraged to get involved in local community activities, such as the NAACP, AARP local chapter, Cooperators United, Earth Day Parade on April 22 and to attend the 45th PCT Council Annual Breakfast on May 10 at the Villa Barone Manor. Ms. Henry noted that our very own Michele Sajous, is being honored at the breakfast on May 10 and the tickets are $15 per person.

Calling all 2017 high school graduating seniors of Building 11A, B & C, we will be accepting applications for the 2017 Annual HS Scholarship Awards through May 15. Read the information posted in each of our buildings for details.

We would like to extend condolences to Mrs. Patricia Gorman on the loss of her husband, Gregory. Mr. Gorman was our BINGO caller for many years. We extend condolences to all others who may have lost a loved one. We also wish all of our sick and shut-in a speedy recovery.

We congratulate those who are celebrating a pleasant occasion.

Our next meeting will be on Monday, May 1, at 7:30 p.m. Our invited guest is a representative from the Residential Sales department. All building shareholders are invited; refreshments will be served. Please make every effort to attend.

—Deborah D. Henry

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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.

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be open during regular business hours (9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.). An additional box will be available after 5:00 p.m. during the week and all day on weekends at the Bartow Security Office.

Also for your convenience, there will be personnel available at the following locations to assist and/or notarize your income affidavit form: 1. Assemblyman Michael Benedetto’s Office, Dreiser Center, room 12.

2. Congressman Eliot Engel’s Office, Dreiser Center, room 3.

3. Multi-Service, 140 Carver Loop.

Enclosed with the annual income affidavit packet is a letter from the Risk Management Department regarding the submission of your co op insurance declaration page or certified letter from your insurance broker or company showing that you have the required insurance coverage on your apartment.

Please note that the insurance documentation must be submitted along with your annual income affidavit by no later than April 30, 2017 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.

If you SEE something, SAY SOMETHING!!!

Co-op City Public Safety 718-671-3050 • www.ccpd.us • @CCPDnyc

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— SERVICES — SERVICES — SERVICES — Appliance Repair

ACE APPLIANCE REPAIR (718) 379-8782 Refrigerators, stoves, air conditioners, washers, dryers, dishwashers. Free service call with repairs.

CLASSIFIEDS Co-op City Department of Public Safety

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

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Grout & Carpet Cleaning Co-op City Resident Specials

Upholstery/Blinds

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CO-OP SALES BLINDS! Vertical, Mini, Wood, Pleats

DON’T PAY MORE AT YOUR LOCAL HARDWARE STORE!

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Locksmith

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4/22 EOW

Please remember

to curb

your dog!

MetroCard Bus On the first and third Thursday of each month, 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. 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.

The MetroCard Bus does not operate on the following holidays: New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas.

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