Co-op City Times 05/04/19

RIVERBAY BOARD ELECTION SUPPLEMENT: PAGES 27-36

DHCR Approves First Ever Mitchell-Lama Apartment Downsizing Waiver Following Riverbay’s Request Vol. 54 No. 18

Saturday, May 4, 2019

Program to be Tested for One Year

New York State Division of Housing and Community Renewal (DHCR) has approved Riverbay Corporation’s request for a waiver to the occupancy regulation to allow senior and DRIE-eligible shareholders to downsize to smaller apartments, if they meet established criteria, without having to pay the current equity for the new apartment.

This is the first time that DHCR has granted such a waiver to a Mitchell-Lama housing corporation.

“Wow! It is one of the high points in my tenure as president of the Riverbay Corporation Board of Directors to be able to announce that HCR has officially approved the pilot program for one year of the zero downsizing for seniors and the disabled,” Riverbay Board President Linda Berk announces to the community in her President’s Report this week.

Riverbay’s Executive General Manager Bob Klehammer said: “I thank HCR for approving our request to allow downsizing. Not only will this allow elderly and handicap residents to remain in the community and lower their housing costs, but (Continued on page 13)

BY ROZAAN BOONE

Ballots For 2019 Board Election Mailed Voting begins at 6 a.m. on Wednesday, May 8

Riverbay Board of Directors 2019 election ballots, enclosed in bright orange-colored envelopes, will soon begin arriving in Co-op City shareholders’ mailboxes.

Riverbay’s independent election contractor, Election-America, confirmed that the ballots were mailed by first class mail on Thursday, May 1. Shareholders who do not receive a ballot by May 8 are asked to contact Election-America by phone at (877) 466-7875, or by email at help+river@election-america.com.

The voting period will begin at 6 a.m. on Wednesday, May 8, and end promptly at 9:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 22, 2019.

Shareholders have two options to register their votes – mail-in or electronically using their computer, smart phone or iPad. Mail-in ballots must be returned directly to Election-America in the stamped, addressed envelope included with their ballots, and must be postmarked no later than May 22

BY ROZAAN BOONE

An Accomplishment For Co-op City $1.25

Linda Berk

President’s Message

President

Wow! It is one of the high points in my tenure as president of the Riverbay Corporation Board of Directors to be able to announce that HCR has officially approved the pilot program for one year of the zero downsizing for seniors and the disabled.

This is a program that has been requested for over six years.

Officially, from 2014, when a resolution was passed to ask Management to bring a plan to the Board to be presented to HCR. We, the Board, continued to push at every opportunity to get HCR to commit to a position one way or the other. We even asked Management to raise the issue with Lt. Governor Hochul when she visited Co-op City. Her reaction gave us hope, (Continued on page 2)

Riverbay Sponsors “Cosmic Adventure” at Truman Planetarium Sunday

Co-op City’s 50th Anniversary celebration continues tomorrow, Sunday, May 5, with a very rare event – the Truman Planetarium will be open to the public for a free showing of “Cosmic Adventure,” sponsored by Riverbay Corporation.

Taking place right here in Co-op City at Truman High School, located at 750 Baychester Avenue, the event begins at 3 p.m. with the first showing at 3:15 p.m.

“The show takes us on a roller-coaster ride from the moon through the universe, our galaxy and our solar system,” event coordinator Alena Powell said.

Most cooperators are unaware of, what Ms. Powell refers to as, “Co-op City’s best kept secret.” Normally, the planetarium is not open to the public, but it will be for this special presentation.

“This is one of the events I’ve been really hoping could be opened up for Co-op City to experience so you don’t have to go all the way down to the Hayden Planetarium; you literally just go to your backyard and see this,” Ms. Powell said.

“Cosmic Adventure” is approximately 25 minutes long and there will be a second showing at 3:50 p.m. for those unable to make the first show. Refreshments will be served at the event and all ages are encouraged to attend.

This event is open to the public so arrive early.

BY BRANDON ORTIZ

2019 Riverbay Board election ballots in bright orange-colored envelopes will soon be arriving in the mail. Voting begins on Wednesday, May 8 and ends on May 22, 2019.

in order to be counted in this year’s election.

Election ballots should not be returned to Riverbay Corporation or delivered or given to a Riverbay staff member.

Electronic ballots must be transmitted and received by Election-America no earlier than 6 a.m. on May 8, and no later than 9:00 p.m. on May 22. Those who choose to vote electronically will need the PIN and CODE specific to their respective apartment which is included (Continued on page 14)

2019 BOARD ELECTION CANDIDATES’ FORUM #3 Mon., May 6, 7:30 p.m., Dreiser, rm. 4 ALL SHAREHOLDERS ARE INVITED! Speakers must sign up between 6:45-7:30 p.m. ONLY!

Public Invited

Express Bus Now Cashless Only Accepting MetroCard

During the new city-wide Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s fare hike that went into effect on Easter Sunday, April 21, the Express buses went from $6.50 to $6.75 and are now “cashless,” meaning, coin payments will no longer be accepted; riders can now only board using a MetroCard.

Although base fare for the Express bus fares increased 25 cents to $6.75, the Express Bus Plus MetroCard that was formerly $59.50 is now $62. According to a spokesman from the MTA, fewer than 1% of riders used coins for express rides, which slowed down service.

“We’re committed to safely speeding up our (Continued on page 2)

BY TORIEA McCAUSELAND

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but essentially, no change.

The original concern from HCR is that we could not start a program that would cost the corporation money. With that said, we tried to offer a program with deferred payment, allowing seniors to downsize and to pay the equity over time the new apartment would cost them. It was thought that to do this at least allowed those in need to move, pay less monthly, which they could afford and get families into these larger apartments. This would be a benefit to the entire community.

At the end of the day, we needed to develop a program that HCR would approve that would help to bring families into the larger apartments and allow empty nesters to scale down to smaller, more reasonable space. I am confident that it wasn’t just persistence that convinced HCR to give this program a try.

It was the improved state of affairs at Riverbay!

In our recent meeting with Wells Fargo, HCR and HUD, it was apparent that Riverbay is in much better condition than it was in 2014. Wells Fargo and HCR executive representatives both expressed how impressed they were with the accomplishments and improvements at Riverbay. They gave specific acknowledgement to the Board and Management. They have seen how effective the Board and Management have been working together for the betterment of the entire property. This confidence in our ability to move forward and strengthen the state of affairs here, I believe, gives the oversight entities the confidence to accept our request to enact a program to improve the community. As the Wells Fargo representative stated, “We wish we had more properties doing as well as Riverbay Corp.”

We are an example of how to do things right and this is something we should all be very proud to hear from the lending and oversight institutions. Having the confidence of these entities gives Riverbay so

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many other options to improve our community. We have turned the corner, but we are not finished yet!

Laundry Rooms I have heard from many shareholders their frustrations with the number of machines that are going out of service lately. It is a condition Management is aware of and is working to resolve. In one laundry room, in Building 24, specifically, the machines were tweaked a few times each time they went down and then it was apparent that they were going to need new parts.

The machines in the laundry rooms now have reached their useful life span and need to be replaced.

There is no other solution. To that end, we have finalized the contract with CSC with conditions that will benefit Riverbay down the road and I will be signing it next week. Every building should have renovated laundry rooms and new machines by the end of the summer.

One of the issues we still need to address is to provide a mechanism that does not allow the carts to be removed from the laundry rooms. Management is also looking into a way to inhibit outsiders from using our laundry rooms. With the price of commercial laundry rooms outside of Co-op City, many people in nearby communities are encouraged to come here to do their laundry. We are not here to service the northeast Bronx!

50th Anniversary Events The series of events we have held for the 50th anniversary thus far have been heartfelt! The array of activity has covered all ages and segments of the community. There has been the youth talent show that was incredible when we saw the talent we have here at Co-op City. There was the historical perspective of the building of Co-op City with guest speakers who had first-hand knowledge of the construction, design and concept behind the development of Co-op City.

This past weekend, we had the musical show that had performances from the youth group from Ren-

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buses and making payment faster allows us to achieve that goal, which is why we are encouraging the less than one percent of our customers who used to use coins to plan ahead, use our EasyPay MetroCard which fills up automatically, take advantage of our retail network of MetroCard vendors and, in the future, use the new OMNY contactless fare payment system which is starting its rollout next month on all buses on Staten Island and a portion of the subway, ” the MTA spokesman said.

Residents in the area who rely on the Express Bus are encouraged to consider cashless alternatives to pay their fare. MTA is offering an EasyPayXpress Metro-

Card that refills automatically with a linked credit card or bank account. In the Co-op City community, residents can refill or obtain a MetroCard via the MetroCard bus that visits on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of every month – Bartow Mall (front of the Bingo Hall), 9 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.; Dreiser Loop (park on Debs Pl.), 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.; Einstein Loop (Elgar Pl.), 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Although the Express Bus is no longer accepting coins, all local buses will continue to do so until the MTA switches to an OMNY contactless fare payment, beginning in 2020, “at which time MetroCard can be decommissioned by July of 2023.

Bronx Councilman Andy King Faces New Harassment Allegations Several new claims of harassment against Bronx Councilman Andy King were announced this past Monday at a New York City Council ethics committee meeting.

According to news reports earlier this week, the charges stem from a “preliminary inquiry” and range from new claims of sexual harassment, “misuse of city resources,” violating rules of nepotism involving the councilman’s wife, who, allegedly, was allowed “to perform Council business,” and “permitted to engage in harassment of a council employee.”

If found guilty of violating ethics rules, Councilman King could face disciplinary action.

Last year, Councilman King underwent sensitivity and ethics training following previous sexual harassment accusations by a female staff member. According to Councilman Steven Matteo, chair of the Council’s ethics committee, “Despite many attempts to interview Council Member King about these allegations, he has refused to cooperate with the investigation and only made himself available for five minutes to discuss a separate but related investigation into one of his staff members.”

The news reports also state that the ethics committee “voted to commence disciplinary proceedings against” Mr. King. Councilman Matteo further stated that an independent lawyer hired by the committee would investigate the charges and make recommendations to the Council’s ethics committee on how to proceed.

BY TORIEA McCAUSELAND

aissance, a doo wop group, a R&B singer, hip hop and an inspirational gospel singer. The audience was so engaged and into each performance! My message to the group at the end of the show was how grateful we are to be able to bring the 50th anniversary programming to the community. I saw how much everyone enjoyed themselves and I recommended that everyone there tell a friend and a neighbor what they missed! This is free programming we are providing in celebration of this wonderful and unique community. I will take this time now to encourage everyone to make note of the 50th anniversary calendar of events posted in this paper and lobbies. Make sure you take part in the events designed to involve the community as we celebrate the milestone of fifty years of affordable, diverse and cooperative living!

For all those cooperators who stop me to say how much they appreciate the positive changes around Co-op City, I thank you for your appreciation of the work being done. We have accomplished all our gains from the cooperative work with the Board and Management. We are finally getting it right! I ask that you continue to share your enthusiasm and continue to be engaged and involved, from your building association to the largest event at Co-op City—our fireworks on the 3rd of July.

Thank you for your time and attention. I continue to be interested in your thoughts and ideas. I may be reached at Riverbay Board, 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475; 347-913-4224 or Lberk@riverbayboard.com.

Deepest Condolences

Please join us in keeping our colleague, Ms. Michelle Sajous, Riverbay’s director of Community Relations, in your thoughts and prayers as she mourns the loss of her mother, Mrs. Joy T. Sajous. Services were held in Florida where Mrs. Sajous resided.

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Youth Members of Co-op City's CLAAY Program's Memorable Visit With Bx BP Diaz On Monday, April 22, eight Co-op City youth who are members of Cooperative Leadership Action Among Youth (C.L.A.A.Y.) visited with Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz, Jr. The students — Angel Pena, Alyssa Pena, Joshua Smith, Nathaniel Brown, Carly Ann Cummings, Brianna Rabess, Joshua Williams and Anaya Reid — interacted with the Borough President who engaged them in a lesson on how government works and the fundamentals of successful budget negotiations. CLAAY is organized by Board Director Leah Richardson. The young students were accompanied by Director Richardson; Director Jerome Rice; Director Rod Saunders, president of the Riverbay Fund; and Ms. Christine Adderly, a retired educator.

Photos by Jerome Rice

COMBING Annual Income Affidavits Find out what’s going on in Co-op City here...

Annual Community Fair, June 1 Come out and celebrate Caribbean American Heritage Month this summer with Co-op City on Saturday, June 1, from noon until 6 p.m. when the Section 1 Greenway will host the biggest fair in the Bronx. If interested in being vendor, go to ccc-fair-2019 .eventbrite.com or call Leandra Peters for more information at 718-320-3300, ext. 3500. There will be food, drinks entertainment and much more, so come on down and join the fun!

Heat Shut Down Notice

The Co-op City Power Plant will be shutting down heat on Wednesday, May 14, to do annual maintenance prior to the start of A/C being turned on Friday, May 24.

The annual income affidavit process for Co-op City residents is currently underway. The Income Affidavit and related instructions were mailed this week to all cooperators required to file (excluded are new residents who moved into Co-op City after March 31, 2019, and those cooperators on the Section 8 Program).

The due date for returning your completed Affidavit, which must be notarized, is May 7, 2019. Currently, surcharges based upon 2017 Income Affidavit forms will expire June 30, 2019. New surcharges will be imposed for the period July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2020 based upon data taken from your 2018 Income Affidavit form. Please note that it is essential that every cooperator submit their 2018 Income Affidavit in a timely manner. If you filed an application for extension in lieu of a 2018 NYS Tax Return, you are still required to submit your affidavit by May 7, 2019. Please estimate your income and identify as "Estimated Income." File an amended affidavit once you have filed your tax return or you will be subject to the maximum 50% surcharge. Also, please note that Riverbay must be notified in writing with a copy of the extension form.

In cases where there are two shareholders of an apartment and if one of the shareholders has permanently vacated the apartment, it is important that the remaining shareholder submit documentation to Riverbay Corporation as to where the vacating shareholder currently resides. Acceptable documentation could be (1) driver’s license with current address (2) copy of the apartment lease (3) utility bill with current address. If this documentation is not submitted with the Income Affidavit, the income affidavit will be returned as incomplete and a 50% surBY PETER MEROLA, DIRECTOR OF FINANCE

charge 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, 2019.

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

As required by State law, copies of Income Affidavit forms will be submitted to the state for verification of income against filed tax return. Cooperators are cautioned, therefore, to make sure that the data provided come from their NY State tax return.

Any cooperators wishing to have their Income Affidavit form notarized must present two (2) forms of identification, one of which must be a picture of the individual. The affidavit will not be notarized without proper identification.

Completed forms must be returned to Riverbay Corporation by May 7, 2019.

Special boxes have been set up in the CSO Offices at Dreiser and Einstein and the Administration Office Reception area at Bartow Avenue for this purpose. The boxes will be open during regular business hours (Continued on page 9)

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In Memoriam – Maxine Sullivan

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing late last week of Ms. Maxine Sullivan, a stalwart Co-op City community leader who dedicated her life to service, charity and advocacy.

Staff Assistant to Congressman Eliot Engel, Maxine began her tenure with the congressman in early 2013 after he regained Co-op City as a result of redistricting.

“We lost a dear friend and community leader with the passing of Maxine Sullivan,” said Congressman Engel. “Maxine was incredible. She worked in my Co-op City office for many years and her character, spirit, and love were unmatched. I will miss her deeply, as will countless others whose lives she touched.”

Here in Co-op City, Maxine was a member of many of the certified clubs and organizations, including the NAACP and the Co-op City branch of the NCNW, of which she was a Life Member.

“Maxine was a dedicated member of NCNW, Inc. for over 35 years and served as the president of the Co-op City Section from 1989 – 1991 and 1998 2004,” said Ms. Lori Melton, president of the NCNW Co-op City branch. “She wore many hats within the organization, served on the executive board and chaired many committees for many years. Maxine was community-minded with a generous spirit who went above and beyond the call of duty and sacrificed her time without expectation of glory or reward.”

She was also president of the Building 10 Association. In this week’s association article, Ms. Jewel Crawford-Duncan, wrote: “Maxine was a wellknown, visible and vocal presence in the Co-op City community. Her work as an aide to Congressman Eliot Engel put her in contact with all levels of people. Maxine loved to party and enjoyed traveling and

loved frozen yogurt from Forty Carrots. She loved life and the finer things that life had to offer and enjoyed her life to the fullest. Maxine was a sweet, feisty woman who would always tell it like it was; and until the end, Maxine’s mind remained charismatic and witty. Her favorite line was still, ‘It’s time for you to go now’.”

Funeral services for the late Maxine Sullivan will be held today, Saturday, May 4, at 11 a.m. at Community Protestant Church, 1659 East Gun Hill Road, Bronx, NY 10469.

Maxine Sullivan with Congressman Eliot Engel.

attending the theatre, but what she found most rewarding was helping others. She will be greatly missed by us all.”

Maxine Sullivan grew up in the Ft. Greene section of Brooklyn, NY. When most children were outside playing, she would be at home studying or at the library. She attended LIU, Brooklyn campus, where she earned a Bachelor’s in Business Management.

She then worked at J. Widder Company. To advance her career, she joined the Avon Corp. where she worked for over 30 years until her retirement. But even in retirement, Maxine could not remain idle and returned to the workforce in the Co-op City office of Congressman Engel.

According to Ms. Sullivan’s family, “Maxine had a colorful personality which she expressed through her dressing. She loved traveling, shopping and visiting casinos as well as organizing bus trips and cruises. One of her favorite treats was sushi and she

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Homegoing Services for Kevin Echols

Kevin Echols, a long-time C o -o p C i t y r e si d e n t a n d employee of Riverbay Corporation’s Buildings department who passed away late last month, will be eulogized at Unity Funeral Chapel at 2352 8th Avenue, New York, NY 10027; (212) 666-8300.

A viewing will be held on Monday, May 6, from 3-8 p.m. Funeral services will take place on Tuesday, May 7, at 12 p.m.

Your prayers for peace and healing have been felt from within the Co-op City community alone and the family thanks you.

—Family of Kevin Echols

Co-op City Times / May 4, 2019

Celebration of Music

It’s

HAPPENING in Co-op

City !

Carlton J Smith

Sierre Nelson

Vernon Little

Skip Giacco

Michael Reid

Music with a Message “Celebration of Music” was a Co-op City 50th Anniversary event organized by Alena Powell. It featured a number of professional musicians giving the audience a sampling of their music. The event was held on Sunday, April 28, in rm. 31 of the Bartow Center. Performers like international R&B singer Carlton J. Smith, to City Island’s Skip Giacco and his Lickety Split Band, Michael Reid, Holy Hip Hop artist Vernon Little, Sierra Nelson and Renaissance Youth Center’s Music with a Message graced the stage and wowed the audience.

“The point was to bring together singers from the secular and non-secular world, put them together and for the audience to enjoy their passion for music,” said Ms. Powell. “It was really great to hear these talented performers all come together.”

Photos by Alena Powell and Eva Lazaar

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HCR Has Approved Riverbay's Request for Waiver of Occupancy Regulations To Accommodate Apartment Downsizing for Seniors and DRIE-Eligible Shareholders Co-op City Times Co-op City’s official newspaper serving the world’s largest cooperative community.

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April 30, 2019

Ms. Linda Berk, President Riverbay Corp.

2049 Bartow Avenue Bronx, NY 10475

Rozaan Boone Editor-in-Chief

Jennifer Piovanetti Operations Manager

Ralph Henriquez Production Manager

Ref: Waiver of Regulations to Allow for Downsizing Dear Ms. Berk:

The commissioner of the Division of Housing and Community renewal (“DHCR”) may waive provisions of DHCR’s Mitchell Lama regulations (9 NYCRR Part 1700 et seq.) where, among other reasons, such waiver and use of alternative procedures are appropriate to the interests of the housing, company, the public, a lender and/or the housing company residents. (See 9, NYCRR Subpart 1700s.S).

Pursuant to a letter dated December 20, 2018, and Emergency Resolution # 19-18, passed at a meeting of the Riverbay Board of Directors at their meeting held April 3, 2019, Riverbay Housing Corp (hereinafter, the “Housing Company”) has requested a waiver and the use of alternative procedures with respect to certain Mitchell Lama regulations regarding occupancy to allow eligible shareholders seeking to downsize a complete waiver of the payment of the equity currently charged for the new smaller apartment. The housing company contends that many residents have aged in place and now wish to downsize but cannot afford to do so due to DHCR’s occupancy regulations.

Based on our review of your submissions and our discussions with the Riverbay Board and management and in order to facilitate this downsizing program, DHCR hereby approves your request for waiver and use of alternative procedures with respect to occupancy and intra project transfers, as follows: (1) An initial waiver term of one year.

(2) Eligibility to be limited to shareholders (heads of household) who are 62 year of age or older or who would otherwise be considered handicapped for eligibility purposes under the NY City DRIE program.

(3) The eligible shareholder’s annual income could not exceed $59,000 and would not be available to any shareholder currently paying a surcharge.

(4) The transferring shareholder would not be required to pay the current equity price for the new apartment but would have the value of their existing equity transferred to the new apartment.

(5) The transferring shareholder will not be responsible for the three months of carrying charges (until their apartment is sold) for their old apartments but would be responsible for any damages beyond normal wear and tear.

(6) The transferring shareholder could move to any apartment smaller than their current unit. (e.g. a single or two-person household would be eligible for a two-bedroom unit).

(7) There would be one downsizing transfer allowed for every two regular transfers.

In addition, to ease DHCR’s administration of the Automated Wait List and help expedite required approvals of occupancy, we further require the following: 1. The shareholders transfer application, form HM-80T, must have the notation, “ER19-18 DOWNSIZE WAIVER”, in the comment section.

2. Upon entering the application on Automated Waiting List, the notation, “ER19-18 DOWNSIZE WAIVER”, must be in the priority field.

Thank you.

Very truly yours,

Alfred Walcott, Director Office of Integrated Housing Management

cc: B. Klehammer, D. Murphy

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.

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.

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Co-op City Times / May 4, 2019

CCPD Offers Tips For Safeguarding Your Auto

BY LIEUTENANT PAM APOLLO Co-op City has eight garages which offer parking for most residents who reside in the community. The ongoing garage roof project has been taking place in phases to have minimal impact on garage parking availability. Most Co-op City residents have the opportunity to park their vehicles in the Co-op City garages. Some residents may have been called from a waiting list while others are still waiting for their desired garage. For persons who are new to parking in the garages or those who would like to brush up on garage etiquette and safety, we provide these safety tips.

Auto crimes are often crimes of opportunity. The criminal may observe packages or other valuables inside your vehicle and choose to break into your vehicle. Try to avoid leaving packages in your auto even while shopping. If this is unavoidable, place packages in the trunk and move your vehicle to another parking spot. Crime awareness and prevention is important not only here in Co-op City, but in all areas to which you may travel.

Thefts of tires and rims is on the rise in urban areas throughout the country. In many cases, late model Toyotas and Hondas are targeted. To decrease your chance of becoming a victim of this type of crime, it is a good idea to place wheel locks on your vehicle. It is a good idea to use more than one brand of wheel locks and place more than one lock on each tire. This will make the task of removing your wheels more difficult and serve as a visual and physical deterrent to this type of crime.

Thefts of handheld global positioning systems (G.P.S. devices) have also been reported. If you own one of these devices, never leave it in your auto. Even under the seat or in the glove compartment are not safe options. Be sure to remove the windshield bracket from the window. Carry window cleaning wipes to remove the telltale circles from the windshield caused by the G.P.S. mounting bracket.

Also remove any plug-in adaptors from your auxiliary jack and close the jack cover when leaving your vehicle parked. It may just be a phone charger, but the criminal may think something more valuable is stashed in your vehicle. Aside from stealing your items, thieves will cause damage gaining entry to your vehicle.

Parking in the garages offers residents a safer and more dependable option than street parking. Co-op City’s eight garages are patrolled 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year by the Public Safety Department. The Department of Public Safety offers these safety tips and requests the assistance of residents in keeping the garages as safe as possible.

Co-op City’s eight garages have all exits locked with entry by key only for authorized persons who possess garage leases. The exits on all four corners, as well as front and rear doors, require a key to gain access. It is most important that residents make certain they close and lock the doors behind themselves. Garage parkers should also try not to open the door for anyone they do not know. It may seem rude not to hold the door, but granting access to unauthorized persons presents a hazard to authorized parking patrons and their property.

It is essential that persons who park their vehicles in any of Co-op City’s parking facilities adhere to all traffic and safety rules. Speed limits must be obeyed at all times. Arrows and posted signs directing the flow of traffic must be followed at all times. Up and down ramps must only be utilized for their intended direction.

Even a short distance down an ‘up’ ramp or up a ‘down’ ramp with a turn into oncoming traffic can have disastrous consequences. What may seem like a shortcut can easily become a head-on collision or worse.

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Public Safety Report

Public Safety Blotter April 21 – April 27, 2019 April 23 – 140 Alcott Place Four youths found loitering in a stairway were issued community complaints and escorted from the location.

135 Einstein Loop A male was issued a summons for public consumption of alcohol. A warrant check revealed the man had an open warrant for his arrest. He was issued a Criminal Court Summons and was returned to court for the warrant.

2420 Hunter Avenue A community complaint was issued to a building resident for hanging clothing off their terrace.

100 Erskine Place FDNY forced entry to an apartment after receiving a complaint of smoke.

Upon entry, it was discovered the residents left food unattended on the stove.

A Community Complaint was issued.

4/27 – 120 Erdman Place During a building inspection, a male found in a stairway was issued a Criminal Court summons for unlawful possession of marijuana.

140 DeKruif Place A male was issued a Criminal Court summons for trespass after being found within the building without a valid reason.

100 Carver Loop While conducting a quality-of-life building inspection, a male was discovered in the building without a lawful reason. The male was arrested and processed through the Criminal Court System.

OPPORTUNITIES AT CO-OP CITY For information on CONTRACT OPPORTUNITIES ONLY, please contact: Lenya Garcia at Lgarcia@riverbaycorp.com; and Anatoliy Budnitskiy at abudnitskiy@riverbaycorp.com. Please note: emails should be sent to both parties.

Please DO NOT email resumes for EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES to the aforementioned emails. For EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES, please see the end of the employment listings for specific directions.

CONTRACT OPPORTUNITIES There are no contract opportunities to list this week. Please check next week.

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Co-op City Times / May 4, 2019

A Remarkable Day with the Bronx Borough President

While the meeting was well reported in last week’s Co-op City Times, the intensity of their extremely positive experience cannot be overstated.

Second Vice President Our youngsters started out by having a casual, yet informative conversation with the borough president about his representative roles as both a former New Civics, Advocacy, Democracy York State Assemblyman and his current position. He First and foremost, I would like to thank Bronx addressed some of the environmental concerns, posiBorough President Ruben Diaz Jr., and his very gra- tions and initiatives that he has taken over the years cious and accommodating staff, for inviting our which gave our youngsters an opportunity to transiC.L.A.A.Y. group of youngsters to his office. The very tion to their own potential environmental project that gesture alone was very magnanimous, however, what they plan to present to their elected representatives transpired during the meeting was not to be expected. (the borough president being one) in the near future.

After the group outlined their environmental The front page of the April 27 edition of our Co-op City Times (continuing on page 4), chronicled the truly impact proposal, the borough president asked the phenomenal meeting between eight (8) young mem- group how they intended to finance the project. When bers of C.L.A.A.Y. (Cooperative Leadership Action the students suggested that fundraising might be an Among Youth), and Bronx Borough President Ruben option, Borough President Diaz told the youngsters that they should not consider doing anything less than Diaz Jr. C.L.A.AY. is under the Riverbay Fund’s Education making a presentation to their elected representatives, Committee and is spearheaded by Riverbay Board the NY city councilman, state assemblyman, and state senator. director Leah Richardson.

From that point on, the session with the borough The meeting with the Bronx Borough President at his office was designed to expose these dedicated president segued to the structure and powers of govyoungsters, Alyssa Pena, Brianna Rabess, Joshua ernment and how things get done in the business of Smith, Nathanial Brown, Carly Ann Cummings, government.

As you may have read in last week’s Co-op City Anaya Reid and Angel Pena, to the true workings of government, and to have the opportunity to hear about Times, the students became quite involved in a mock the job that he does for the residents of the Bronx. The version of presenting their state Assembly/Senate progroup also wished to express the culmination of their posals to the governor (portrayed by the borough preswork as a group by presenting their proposed ideas to ident) for budget approval. What began as an apparent agreement by both the Assembly & Senate for their elected officials in government.

My wife, Shirley J. Saunders, Deputy City Clerk of both presentations, transitioned into an all-out, nothe Bronx, had the group meet at her office, which is holds-barred debate once the governor announced that also located within the same building. She escorted the there could be room within his budget for only one of group of students and their C.L.A.A.Y. facilitators, the proposals. In the vernacular of our youth, “They Director Leah Richardson, retired Community School went in!”

To see our young Co-op City resident-students District 11 educator Christine Adderly, Director Jerome Rice, and I, up to the Borough President’s engaged in such an intelligent, passionately hardfought debate with the borough president presiding as office.

Director’s Viewpoint

Rod Saunders

governor/moderator was nothing short of absolutely awesome and inspiring.

In 1992, when Bill Clinton was campaigning for the presidency of the United States, he released a video which showed a brief biographical chronicle of his life. In that video, Clinton included a picture of himself, along with other Boy Scouts who had achieved the rank of Eagle Scout, visiting the White House and meeting then-President John F. Kennedy.

He commented during that sequence that it was in that meeting that he was determined to one day become the President of the United States. I believe that the meeting between our C.L.A.A.Y. group of students and Borough President Ruben Diaz, Jr. will have a similar effect on one, or more, of our youngsters.

MTA At a date yet to be determined, the MTA’s Bronx Bus Redesign team will return to Co-op City for an “Open House” meeting. Ms. Jacqueline Carter, the MTA’s assistant director of government and community relations, has reached out to me as the chair of the Board’s Legislative Committee to present the first draft of the Redesign Plan. More information will be forthcoming when all aspects of the meeting are confirmed.

Best & Brightest You may have already seen the posting for the Riverbay Fund Education Committee’s fourth annual 2019 Best and Brightest awards event which is scheduled to take place this year on Saturday, June 8.

To participate, you must be a verifiable Co-op City resident who is graduating from either the 5th, 8th, or 12th grade and, very important – you MUST have an “A” (or 90%) grade point average.

To register, please contact: BESTANDBRIGHTEST@RIVERBAYBOARD.COM. All information must be submitted by May 17, 2019.

As always, thank you for reading my director’s viewpoint. I can be reached at rsaunders@riverbayboard.com.

Co-op City Times / May 4, 2019

Legal Mandates = Increased Expenses

The Board has approved the budget for the next two years and HCR is reviewing it. The budget allocates funds for the usual necessary expenses needed to run the complex: employee salaries, supplies, utilities and taxes.

Throughout the budget, there are significant funds allocated for compliance with legal mandates usually imposed by laws enacted by the New York City Council and regulations promulgated by agencies and departments of city government. These mandates have increased dramatically over the past several years.

Some mandates you see very clearly. We are required to send the annual notices every January relating to window guards and fire safety notices. Part of this mandate is a requirement that we provide the Department of Health with the name of shareholders who never respond to the window guard notice. This is why we emphasize the importance of sending back the mailer you receive. Our cost of complying with this mandate is almost $50,000 a year.

Probably the most costly mandate for any building owner in the city is Local Law 11 of 1998. This law requires owners of buildings with six or more floors to have a licensed architect or engineer inspect the facades, balconies and rails of their properties every five years, file a report with the Department of Buildings (DOB) and complete repairs to any deficient conditions observed. This is the reason you have seen workers on scaffolding over the last two years doing inspections of the facades of our buildings. In Section

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Recently enacted laws will increase our costs.

Local Law 152 of 2016 created a new requirement for building owners to inspect their natural gas distribution systems every five years. Buildings in the Bronx will have to complete their first cycle inspection in 5, there is sidewalk bridging 2020. Only licensed plumbers are allowed to cominstalled around three buildings plete these inspections and file a report with NYC and repairs to the facades have DOB. We have budgeted an expense of $125,000 to begun. Compliance will cost us complete these inspections. close to $35 million over the Local Law 55 of 2018 imposed new standards on next four years for repair work. building owners for the inspection and remediation As we previously announced, the program to of mold in apartments. In order to comply, we hired replace all smoke detectors in apartments has begun. two full-time certified mold remediation specialists The Red Cross of Greater New York is providing the on staff and purchased the necessary equipment and smoke detectors and a carbon monoxide detector that supplies to comply with this law. That will cost almost is being added to every apartment. They are also pro- $250,000 annually. viding volunteer labor to install the units and give each Not all mandates deal with the safety or inspection shareholder a short fire safety presentation. We are for- of the property. Recently, the City enacted Local Law tunate to collaborate with the Red Cross because these 96 of 2018 that requires all employers with more than services have a value of over $1 million. Also, impor- 15 employees to conduct annual anti-sexual harasstantly, it will ensure that we comply with Local Law ment training for every employee. We have almost 112 of 2013, which basically requires any smoke 1,000 employees from whom we will lose productivdetector installed in the City of New York prior to April ity as they attend this training every year.

1, 2014 be replaced no later than next March 31st.

I refer to these mandates as hidden costs because Some other mandates include annual inspections of most apartment residents do not realize how heavily our rooftop water tanks. We also have to do annual and regulated residential real estate is in New York City. five-year inspections of our elevators. This requires a The pace of new regulations has also accelerated in the certified third party inspector to observe the testing past few years and have a direct impact on the cost of conducted by our elevator maintenance company. housing for every apartment resident in the city, no matThese inspections cost almost $100,000 annually. ter if you live in a rental, condominium or cooperative.

Management Report

Bob Klehammer

Broun Place Townhouse Association

Another horrible event occurred, this time in San Diego, California. We have to advance. acknowledge, send condolence and do everything we can to prevent events like this.

Thank you to the young man who helped me pick up street-gutter garbage. He Last week, I heard, “You’ve Got to Be Taught,” by Rodgers and Hammerstein got what I couldn’t reach. Someone actually stuffed a large paper bag in the gutfrom “South Pacific.” It was used in the showcase of songs from “Sincerely Oscar,” ter. Neighbors, pick up your newspapers! And pick up cans, bags and cups from a great Off-Broadway offering. This song is a mantra to how our children become the gutters and sidewalks. Discard your garbage correctly! Report pot holes to 311 who they are, and parental responsibility. Here in Co-op City, we have problems; – repair is not immediate but records are kept. It will get done. we want discrimination, racial or religious, to not be one of them.

From our association safety meeting, “hot” items like a toaster, floor heater, Saturday’s Blood Drive in honor of Joe Boiko was pretty well attended. This microwave, or refrigerator should not be on extension cords; check your fire Broun Place resident volunteered. Joe Boiko was known for supporting and planextinguisher for the expiration date. If it is outdated, recycle it correctly or ning blood drive events. There will be two more blood drives with the Red Cross recharge it. in 2019. Give, if you can; it really is important.

Scam Alerts, Caller ID says “Belfast” or “Gary Moore,” it’s a credit card scam.

Sunday, “A Celebration of Musical,” was a celebration of talent, musical, And #1 — never give personal information over the telephone. 2 — If you are comedic and charismatic. Thank you once again to Alena Powell for directing this “online,” use secure websites that have “https” as part of their ID name. Another great production. It was fantastic. scam call begins, “Get help for your chronic pain, we have not received your Broun Place Townhouse Association expresses condolences to the family of response to our mailing.”

Maxine Sullivan, long-time office manager for Congressman Eliot Engel. AddiThea Lowe is recovering from illness and we send her our tidings for a comtionally, condolences are extended to cooperator Sheldon Rosenberg of DeKruif plete recovery. Our Broun Place executive committee wishes those recovering Place whose mother passed last week. She was a devoted grandmother to former from illness and hardships a speedy, complete recovery and many good days cooperator Jennifer Rosenberg Warner. ahead, just keep dancing!

—Eva Kindaichi-Lazaar Election 2019 is in full swing. We hope you attended the forums and read campaign articles in order to vote wisely. Remember “with knowledge comes power.”

The next association meeting is May 23 with guests from Buildings and Grounds and CSO. President of the Building 9 Association, Linda Collins, is also invited to our meeting to share about her work in Building 9. Send questions in

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Income Affidavits

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

2. Multi Service Office, 140 Carver Loop.

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

Please note that the insurance documentation must be submitted along with your annual income affidavit by no later than May 7, 2019 to avoid the assessment of $150 Community Complaint fine. Any questions regarding the insurance documentation should be addressed to the Risk Management Dep’t. at (718) 320-3300, ext. 3388.

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Vote! Vote! Vote!

ten people, some are either running by themselves, on their own record, accomplishments, and ideology or on their group’s record, accomplishments, and a shared ideology. A shared ideology is the main reason some Secretary run with a team, but there is a financial aspect as well – team players have the advantage of pooling resources.

Voting for six new members of the Riverbay Board Disparaging views of either preference – an indeof Directors starts this coming Wednesday. By Wednes- pendent run or a team effort – consistently arise in any day, May 8, everyone should have received a ballot in political arena: team players are mere sheep; lone the mail. If you haven’t gotten yours – holler! Droves wolves are pure ego. Neither is accurate. of townhouse residents’ ballots arrived late last year.

Last year, I was asked to run with a group of likeOnce again this year, there will be two options for minded shareholders by a group of like-minded voting. Return your ballot by mail or vote online. If incumbents. Throughout the following ten months or you have no internet access, computers will be set up so, I’ve had the opportunity to witness the fifteen of in each community center for your voting conven- us in action. To be candid, several interactions have ience. Most of the candidates in this year’s race will been less than harmonious or productive. For that reahave some sort of recording or video on the voting son, I’ll continue supporting this year’s sampling of site. That, plus three weeks of articles, forums, and the same ideologically teamed candidates, those canflyers should make for an informed decision. didates dedicated to keeping this co-operative fair, Just in case you haven’t been following Board pol- affordable, and livable. Team Progress members itics that closely, here’s a cliff note version. pledge to do just that, to keep the common good as the There are fifteen Board members and each year usu- main focus without hidden agenda or undue conflict. ally five of them are up for re-election. But not this year.

This year, I’ll be voting for the four incumbents: This year, you can vote for up to six candidates, not five, Bernard Cylich, Sonia Feliciano, Andrea Leslie, and because one board member was removed from the Claudia Sampson; and the two newbies, Michelle Board this year for cause. Some of you might be think- Marbury and Bishop Rosario, who stand United for ing: “I was surprised to see that a former Board mem- Progress. ber — removed for cause — is running again. And so Here’s why they get my vote. soon. Is there nothing in the bylaws prohibiting the run?

• Bernie Cylich literally helped build Co-op City Time to change the bylaws.” and tirelessly fights to keep it as it was intended 50 I concur! years ago: the haven of the middle class. There is nothSo anyway, the usual five – this year six – up for re- ing he does not know about the physical and historielection choose to run or not. Others also choose to cal details of our community. He lives and breathes make a run or not. This year, fifteen people chose to get Co-op City’s original motto: To serve, not profit. in the race, either again or for the first time, and once • Sonia Feliciano’s expertise in customer service the petition and screening process ended, ten people makes her a fierce fighter for, and selfless champion remained in competition for the six open seats. Of those of, the shareholder, by invariably taking each one’s

Director’s Viewpoint

Mary Pearson

Building 24 Association

We celebrated the arrival of Spring at our last meeting with a 3ft. American/Italian hero from one of our local delis which everyone enjoyed.

The main topics for discussion were our Cake Sale which we’ll have again just prior to Mother’s Day on May 11 from noon to 3 p.m. in the lobby and the remaking of the association room which we hope to accomplish by first moving all the boxes of lobby decorations, etc. to our Garden Room which will allow us to make the association room more meeting-friendly.

Several association members have agreed to donate their delicious baked items to the Cake Sale; how does a Cherry Cheesecake or a Rum Cake sound to you?

We hope all of our neighbors who like to bake will bring their delicious creations to the sale in support of the building association and for a special Mother’s Day. We’ll also have free coffee for anyone who needs a little wake up juice.

I hope everyone has had a chance to look at the list of events being held in celebration of Co-op City’s 50th Anniversary. You can find the list in the Co-op City Times and I’ll put one up in the laundry room and again in the lobby. I went to the Shakespeare in Co-op City production of “The Tempest” which was held in the Einstein Community Center main meeting hall. It was a lively production that was, by turns, dramatic, joyful and hilarious and there were free vouchers for tickets to this year’s Shakespeare in the Park plays.

The next event to be held is called Planetarium Event which will take place this Sunday, May 5, at 3 p.m. at our very own Truman High School. The flyer invites us to discover the best kept secret in Co-op City and watch the galaxy together. For anyone with an urge to leave the planet for a while, this is a great opportunity to do so and take part in our anniversary celebration.

In other matters, we will be getting a new rug in the vestibule, but the space where the rug fits is uneven and has to be done over. I’ve been told that the leveling work has been scheduled and will require us to use the rear entrance to the building for a day until the cement hardens and our new rug is in place. I also ask those of us who have been throwing garbage out the window onto our rear lawn area to please stop doing this. I especially ask all adults and supervisors to insist that this not happen.

Everything is in bloom now and our grass is thicker and greener than it’s ever been. Let’s keep it beautiful all year round. One last request is for all of us to read our Board candidates’ statements, attend a forum and hear them if you can and vote for who you believe will best represent you and protect affordable housing.

Shirley Saunders who lives in the building is offering free Notary service for anyone who still hasn’t submitted their Income Affidavits which are due by May 7. Her flyer is posted in the lobby. Thank you, Shirley.

Our next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, May 15, and I hope to see you at the Cake Sale on the 11th. Happy Spring to all.

—Bruce Silberman

concerns, big or small, seriously. Ms. Feliciano demands and gets results.

• Andrea Leslie constantly fights for the vulnerable, on her job and in her job as director. Co-operators show their appreciation for her hard work and no-nonsense approach of consistently doing what’s right for the community, as a whole, by consistently reelecting her.

• Claudia Sampson has the ability to keep the goal of a united and strong co-operative front and center in all she does, and all she does is done with more than a touch of class. She does not suffer fools gladly, holding herself and our community to a high standard indeed.

• Michelle Marbury is a kindred soul, so I’m a bit biased. If Co-op City could choose just one cheerleader, it would be the marvelous Michelle Marbury.

A deep love for the community is the best reason one could have to serve as a director.

• Bishop Rosario’s expertise achieved through decades of familiarity with the inner workings of our buildings is something the community cannot buy.

Here he is offering to give it to us for free.

Those are the people and that is the team I will be casting my votes for when I get my colorful ballot in the mail this week. I do encourage you to do the same, because if you do, you will not be getting lock-step puppets playing follow the leader. No. You will get a group of like-minded, yet independent, thinkers who will work for the common good and strive to improve the quality of life for us all. And as a special bonus, you will get a more harmonious Board that can get things done.

So be sure to vote. But even if you don’t want to vote for anyone, or just for one, or for all six, return your ballot as soon as possible so that the Board, old or new, original or improved, can get back to serving the community.

Thanks for reading. Thanks for voting. You can reach me by text or voice at 718-219-2211 or by email at mpearson@riverbayboard.com.

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Co-op City Times / May 4, 2019 “Raisin in the Sun” – On Saturday, April 27, at our Pre-Mother’s Day Event, our sell-out crowd was most enthusiastic about the Harlem Repertory Theatre presentation of “A Raisin in the Sun” by Lorraine Hansberry. We all enjoyed this classic story of a Black family trying to move into a white neighborhood, which opened on Broadway in 1959 to rave reviews. All of our guests received beautiful lavender colored tote bags with Mother’s Day greetings on the outside. Inside were goodies to nibble on during the play. The Taino Towers Cultural Center at 240 E. 123rd Street was an enjoyable new cultural site for many of us, but not for our group leader, DeBorah Gadsden. A good time was had by all.

Bethune Height Recognition Program – Our 45th Annual Luncheon & Awards Program, at which NCNW sections from all over New York State will convene to support our national office, will be held on Saturday, May 18, from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Russo’s on the Bay, Howard Beach, NY. Luncheon tickets cost $100 and can be purchased through Co-op City Section or through www.45thBHRP.eventbrite.com. Outstanding leaders being honored this year include Rev. Dr. Elaine Flake, Dr. Avis Jones-DeWeever, Pamela K. Davis and a special mystery guest. This luncheon is a national platform that provides an annual opportunity for members and friends to support and live the legacy of NCNW by attending. Members may further support by becoming Achievers, Life Members or Legacy Life Members of NCNW. This is our organization. We must support it.

Rehabilitation Center Residents – The committee is asking that all donations to the seniors at Workmen’s Circle please be turned in as soon as possible.

They would like to make the donation of size medium, large, extra-large or 1X gowns before Mothers’ Day. We need a minimum of 40 gowns. Please contact Alma at (718) 379-3788.

Membership Meeting – Remember that May is the only month of the year when we have our membership meeting on the 3rd Sunday in deference to the 2nd Sunday being Mother’s Day. Therefore, remember that our next membership meeting will be on Sunday, May 19, the third Sunday in May in room 11 Dreiser Community Center at 3 p.m.

In Memoria – In the month of April, Co-op City Section lost two of our devoted members: Florence Orage and Maxine Sullivan. These Life Members who gave so much to the Co-op City community through NCNW will be sorely missed by many.

Social Media – Remember you can find us on Facebook: NCNWCoopcity Bethune; Twitter: @NCNWCoop City; Instagram: NCNW Co-op City and email: www.ncnwco.opcity@gmail.com.

—Joyce Howard

National Council Of Negro Women

Building 2A/2B Association

Greetings, neighbors!

Our April 9th building association meeting was well attended. Chief Joe Riley and Lieutenant Pam Apollo of the Co-op City Public Safety Department were the guest speakers at this meeting. We wish to extend our “thanks” to Chief Riley and Lieutenant Apollo for their informative presentation.

Spring Tag Sale – Our building is holding its Spring Tag Sale today, May 4, from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., in the building association meeting room located behind Building 2B. Please stop by and take a look at the many items that we have for sale.

Happy Birthday to those celebrating their special day during the month of May. Welcome to our new neighbors and Get Well wishes to those recuperating from an illness. We extend our condolences and prayers to those who have suffered a loss.

Annual Income Affidavits – This is a friendly reminder that the deadline to submit your completed annual income affidavit to Riverbay is Tuesday, May 7, 2019. Please be sure to submit your completed form no later than that date to avoid having a 50% surcharge applied to your carrying charge.

Happy Mother’s Day wishes to all of the fabulous mothers in our Co-op City community. Enjoy your special day of celebration!

Next Meeting – Our next general association meeting will be held on Tuesday, May 14, at 7 p.m. in the association room behind Building 2B. The guest speaker at this meeting will be Dr. Yasmin Mossavar-Rahmani, associate professor of epidemiology & population health at Albert Einstein College of Medicine.

Dr. Mossavar-Rahmani is conducting Albert Einstein’s Multicultural Healthy Diet & Cognitive Decline Study which is funded by the National Institute of Health. We are honored that she has agreed to speak at our May 14th meeting.

Please mark your calendars and plan to attend.

—Georgianna Rodriguez

Co-op City Working Families Party

Board of Directors Election The Riverbay Board of Directors election voting period runs from this Wednesday, May 8, through May 22. Now is the time to help the most progressive candidates — running right here in Co-op City — by spreading palm cards, information, and excitement. Working Families/Indivisible Co-op City encourages our members and allies to support and vote for Team Progress...United for Progress: Bernie Cylich, Sonia Feliciano, Andrea Leslie, Claudia Sampson, Michelle Marbury and Bishop Rosario.

Voting Starts May 8 Help Working Families members reelect: current Board First Vice President Bernie Cylich; the current Board Treasurer Sonia Feliciano, Internal Audit Committee chair Andrea Leslie; and Claudia Sampson, pro-active champion of Co-op City seniors. Then cast your vote for community activist Michelle Marbury and Bishop Rosario, long time employee and infrastructure maven. Vote the entire Team Progress ticket to keep Co-op City’s Board on the right track.

The Co-op City Working Families Mission As progressives, Co-op City Working Families members work to elect the most progressive candidates possible who will stand in the way of all regressive legislation.

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

As Co-op City WF/Indivisible members, we do both. We embrace progressive values by modeling inclusion, respect, and fairness in all of our actions; we work to make Co-op City a stronger community; and we insist our representatives serve as our voice in Co-op City, in the Bronx, in Albany, and in Washington, D.C. Next Meeting Tuesday, May 28, is the next scheduled meeting — our regular 4th Tuesday meeting. We will finalize details of our presence at the June 1 Community Fair in Section 1 and we expect, by then, to be called on to help the party’s candidate running for the position of NYC Public Advocate by spreading word of the June 25 primary.

As usual, the May 28 meeting will be held in Einstein, room 35, at 7:00 p.m.

Expect a reminder call or email or just come! It’s always nice meeting new members and getting reacquainted with those who have recently joined the group. A choice of a short video presentation will be offered. Plus snacks!

We do not say no to dues, but what we really want is your presence and your input. Remember, you don’t have to have a family or a job to join us, you can be single or retired and still join the Co-op City Working Families Party. All progressives are welcome. For more details, text or call 718-219-2211 or email mpjazz@optonline.net.

—Kelly Canzoneri

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Show Me The Money

Failed Resolution I voted against an emergency resolution in April Director’s Viewpoint which would justify the Board giving funding to a certain director’s family business for doing commercials for the 50th Anniversary. If the procedure was done the right way from the beginning, why was an emerRecently, the Board approved a budget which I gency resolution needed? My reasoning is that somevoted against because I know that there are other one was trying to fix something that was probably places we could have looked to save money. For exam- done the wrong way. While the commercials were ple, how many times did a Maintenance man have to great, I believe the procedure to get it done was wrong.

Another one of my concerns was that both the contact return to your apartment to repair the same thing?

Speaking of saving money, I have requested several number and website had changed shortly after times to receive all the spending that occurred for the approval, so I voted no.

Election Time “Become The Difference” 50th anniversary which took place on December 10, I want to take some time to wish every candidate 2018 at the Marina Del Rey Catering Hall. Trying to get a simple answer is the same as trying to see the full both new and those I had some differences with the Mueller Report. Why is it taking so long to provide this best of luck on either returning or getting on this Board. writer with some hard numbers that were already spent Just know that tough decisions are made not for the betleading up to December 10th event? There is a budget terment of whom you ran with, but for this community that is agreed upon and should the spending reach that and shareholders. In other words, it’s all about the peopoint, we must come together to approve additional ple, not anyone’s personal agenda. I want to congratuspending. In my opinion, we shouldn’t have an open late Director Leah Richardson who chairs the Election checkbook to do what we please. I believe I was elected Committee for adding new flavor to the election by the shareholders not to get along and agree on every- process. Having a theme, music when the candidates thing, but to monitor how we spend the people’s money, come out, and better communication with the shareholders and, most of all, being available to address the and I intend on doing such while serving as director.

We should also look at the attendance of every shareholders’ concerns, already make this a huge succommittee and compare it to the amount of money we cess. To ensure the election becomes a huge success, spent on food. For example, if only 3-4 shareholders you must become the difference by simply engaging in show up at your committee meeting, then the food bill the voting process. If you are both tired and upset with anything or you simply don’t like the direction the comshouldn’t be consistently $250-$300 per meeting.

I also believe that we are paying too much for serv- munity is heading or feel that your concerns and/or ices from General Counsel, whose contract has expired. ideas are ignored, then you must vote and encourage We really need to look into these problems in order others to do the same. Elections are not about picking someone based on their external appearance or ethnicto best save the people’s money. ity nor is it about choosing your friends; it’s all about HCR’s Approval of Downsizing Program Hopefully by the time this viewpoint is printed we choosing someone who will best represent you and is would have received HCR's decision on approving transparent on everything, not just some things. So the Board's recommendations for downsizing apart- don’t choose a group running, choose the individual ments. I am happy for this Board and all the seniors that best answered your who will have the opportunity to take full advantage question. Choose your voice to best serve you. of this program.

Jerome L. Rice

Donizetti Building 4 Association

I’d like to congratulate anyone celebrating a joyous occasion this weekend or week. With the new bushes planted, the lobby speakers installed in Buildings 4B & 4C, not to mention the elevators installed in Building 4C, things are really starting to look better and better.

Our next General Meeting will be this coming Thursday, May 9 at 7:30 p.m. in our association room located in the rear lobby of 120 Donizetti Pl., aka Bldg.

4B. I’m still waiting to hear back from those who have either expressed an interest or have been invited to be a guest speaker.

Family Fun Day is still in need of volunteers to ensure the great success of Family Fun Day. So if you’re interested, please contactAdelaide Martinez at 718-679-6802.

When we are aware that each moment of each day, each gesture and step we take is truly mystical & full of wonder, we will live our lives with greater thought and care. We will also have greater respect and appreciation for the lives of others.

—Dr. Daisaku Ikeda —Steven Vega

As for endorsements, I support anyone willing to do the right thing and not look the other way on wrongdoing just to be accepted into any group. Again, good luck to both the candidates and shareholders.

Voter Turnout I am calling on all building presidents to play a major role on getting the votes out in your building.

Just as we can equally ask the shareholders for membership or donations in our buildings, I am simply asking you to encourage the shareholders to come out and vote. We all can save a lot of money by meeting quorum on the day of the election. Remember, your VOTE is your VOICE. Curb Off The Greenway Curbing your dog shouldn’t consist of you walking your dog on the greenway. The curb, not the greenway, is where people should walk their dogs; the greenway is a location where the community gathers for various events. So take your dog to the curb.

CL.A.A.Y visits the Borough President Office Kudos to the students of the C.L.A.A.Y Program who visited Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. in his office. The BP had spent valuable time with the students as they shared their views on various things.

Thanks to all the parents and mentors, your efforts has surely paid off. The BP gave a class on the three branches of government and how to get bills passed.

Next stop, Riverbay.

Passing of George Crawford & Maxine Sullivan It is with great sorrow that I announce the passing of two long serving giants of the Co-op community – Maxine Sullivan and George Crawford. Both individually have served the Co-op City community with both dignity and honor. I am glad to have met both of them while they had served this community. I want to take this opportunity to thank the both of them for their tireless dedication and devotion to this community; their leadership and vision will be truly missed.

R.I.P.

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Apartment Downsizing

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it will also create additional transfer opportunities for families seeking larger units.”

Board President Berk added: “This is a program that has been requested for over six years. Officially, from 2014, when a resolution was passed to ask Management to bring a plan to the Board to be presented to HCR. We, the Board, continued to push at every opportunity to get HCR to commit to a position one way or the other. We even asked Management to raise the issue with Lt. Governor Hochul when she visited Co-op City.”

An HCR spokesperson told the Co-op City Times: “HCR is pleased to support Riverbay’s ‘rightsizing’ proposal and to work with the housing company to increase access to affordable housing for seniors and families. This is a win-win for all. It gives Co-op City’s long-term senior residents the option to transfer to smaller, more affordable units with no out-ofpocket costs, and thereby remain in the community where they’ve raised their families. At the same time, it frees up larger apartments for growing families in need of affordable housing.”

In official communication dated April 30, 2019 addressed to Board President Berk, DHCR’s director of the Office of Integrated Housing Management, Alfred Walcott, wrote: “The commissioner of the Division of Housing and Community Renewal (‘DHCR’) may waive provisions of DHCR’s MitchellLama regulations (9 NYCRR Part 1700 et seq.) where, among other reasons, such waiver and use of alternative procedures are appropriate to the interests of the housing, company, the public, a lender and/or the housing company residents…”

Mr. Walcott further stated: “Pursuant to a letter dated December 20, 2018, and Emergency Resolution #19-18, passed at a meeting of the Riverbay Board of Directors at their meeting held April 3, 2019, Riverbay Housing Corp.…has requested a waiver and the use of alternative procedures with respect to

certain Mitchell-Lama regulations regarding occupancy to allow eligible shareholders seeking to downsize a complete waiver of the payment of the equity currently charged for the new smaller apartment. The housing company contends that many residents have aged in place and now wish to downsize but cannot afford to do so due to DHCR’s occupancy regulations.” (See DHCR letter on page 6.)

Emergency Resolution 19-18, which was introduced by Board President Linda Berk and Director Rod Saunders, was unanimously approved by all 15 directors of the Riverbay Board at the April 3 meeting.

The Board meeting was preceded by months of negotiations between Riverbay’s Executive General Manager Klehammer and the community’s supervisory agencies with input from key Board officers. Those discussions culminated on April 1 with a sit-down meeting among the Board, Management, HUD, HCR and Wells Fargo where the details of the program were solidified and agreed upon, pending HCR’s official approval.

“In our recent meeting with Wells Fargo HCR and HUD, it was apparent that Riverbay is in much better condition than it was in 2014,” said Board President Berk. “Wells Fargo and HCR executive representatives both expressed how impressed they were with the accomplishments and improvements at Riverbay.

They gave specific acknowledgement to the Board and Management. They have seen how effective the Board and Management have been working together for the betterment of the entire property. This confidence in our ability to move forward and strengthen the state of affairs here, I believe, gives the oversight entities the confidence to accept our request to enact a program to improve the community.”

The points of Management’s April 1, 2019 downsizing program, according to Emergency Resolution 19-18, are:

13 1. The waiver would have an initial term of one year.

2. Eligibility would be limited to shareholders (heads of household) who are 62 years of age or older or who would otherwise be considered handicapped for eligibility purposes under the New York City DRIE program.

3. The eligible shareholder’s annual income could not exceed $59,000, the current approximate median household income for Co-op City based on data from the 2017 annual income affidavits. It would not be available to any shareholder currently paying a surcharge of any amount.

4. The transferring shareholder would not be required to pay the current equity price for the new apartment, but would have the value of their existing equity transferred to the new apartment.

5. The transferring shareholder would not be responsible for three months of carrying charges for their old apartment, but would be responsible for any damages beyond normal wear and tear.

6. The transferring shareholder could move to any apartment smaller than their current unit (e.g. a single or two person household would be eligible for a twobedroom unit) 7. There would be one downsizing transfer allowed for every two regular transfers.

DHCR approved the downsizing program as requested and added two internal requirements to ease DHCR’s administration of the Automated Wait List and help expedite required approvals of occupancy: 1) that the shareholders’ transfer applications must have the notation “ER 19-18 Downsize Waiver,” and 2) the application entered on the Automated Waiting List should also be similarly annotated.

In the coming weeks, Management will iron out the logistics of the apartment downsizing program and once these procedures are in place, they will be reported to the community.

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Co-op City Times / May 4, 2019

Bronx DA Darcel Clark Visits Co-op City Director’s Viewpoint

Daryl Johnson On Wednesday, April 24, 2019, Bronx District Attorney Darcel Clark, along with several officials from her office, and the NYPD came to Co-op City.

Thereafter, they talked about a variety of community issues and they answered a lot of questions from our audience.

Working With The Community A lot of cooperators came out and were impressed with the meeting that Bronx District Attorney Clark had with our community. Audience members asked a variety of questions about lots of troubling issues here.

And, she and her team were able to provide lots of useful information, along with services that her office provides to the community.

I decided to ask a question about some recent car break-ins in our community. This question was raised because someone or perhaps of group of people allegedly broke into five vehicles in Bay Plaza on Valentine’s Day. Yes, Valentine’s Day! Thereafter, they allegedly removed items from those vehicles.

So, I inquired about their bait car program because it was reported that the district attorney’s office received a $100,000 grant to expand their bait car program. Thereafter, this money was supposed to be used to purchase two bait vehicles, a surveillance van, cameras, and other technological items.

“We’ve had a number of car burglaries in our community. So, when do you think we can get a bait car here?” I asked. Thereafter, an NYPD officer stated that they use their bait cars in several communities.

However, he said that he is willing to work with our officers to bring a bait car here.

Then, as the meeting was winding down, Clark asked the audience to follow through on their jury service. “We need jurors,” she said. And, by 8 p.m., the audience expressed their appreciation for this

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meeting and took photos with Clark. I want to thank Clark, her officials, and the NYPD for visiting Co-op City and for helping our community.

Bait Cars In some areas, criminals will break into lots of vehicles and steal items. Then, they might even steal some of those vehicles. Thereafter, police officers might bring bait cars into those areas. Next, they might leave the windows down and a key in the ignition. Then, at that point, thieves might make a foolish decision to commit a crime. Now, let’s look at two examples of a bait car sting.

A 15-year-old young man saw a vehicle parked on a street with a key in the ignition. So, he allegedly entered that vehicle, drove off, and picked up several of his friends. But, none of those teenagers knew that the vehicle was equipped with a camera and a microphone that recorded everything.

So, with a camera rolling, another young man that was picked up said: “Aw, dog, you’re crazy. How did you get this?” The 15-year-old then admitted that he saw the vehicle, a key in the ignition, and that he drove off. Thereafter, this group of teenagers made up potential alibis, just in case the police stopped them. Okay, now, take a guess what happened shortly after they made that statement about the police.

That’s right, within seconds of making that statement, they saw flashing lights in the rear of the vehicle. “Oh my God, that’s a cop,” they said. Next, those teenagers heard a loud voice: “Get your hands up. Let me see your hands,” shouted a police officer. “Get your hands up!” Then, all of those teenagers were arrested.

In another case, three young adults broke into a vehicle and started laughing about their crime. So, in a joyous mood, they decided to drive to a McDonald’s to order food. And, while they were in the drive-thru lane, everything in the vehicle shut down. So, the driver said: “We’re in a bait car.” Then, the several police officers appeared and said: “Let me see your hands.” Thereafter, those officers took care of business.

Bottom line: Horrible thieves have broken into lots of vehicles here. And, some of our residents had brand

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in their ballot envelope to register their vote. Electronic voting will end at 8:59 p.m. on Wednesday, May 22, 2019.

Shareholders who do not have access to a computer or smart phone and would, nevertheless, like to cast their vote online, may visit one of the three community centers and use the voting kiosk which will be available for their use. Printed instructions will be available at the voting kiosk, and you must have your PIN and CODE handy.

Only one ballot per residential unit is allowed by a shareholder of record as of April 8, 2019.

This year, shareholders will be voting to fill six open seats on the Riverbay Board of Directors. The top five will serve 3-year terms, and the sixth place winner will serve a term of two years.

The ten candidates running in the 2019 Riverbay Board election are Aaron Carnegie, Evelyn Turner, Sonia Feliciano, Bernard Cylich, Andrea Leslie, Bishop Angelo Rosario, Leslie Peterson, Junius Williams, Michelle Marbury and Claudia Sampson. The order in which the candidates’ names will appear on the ballot was determined by lottery at the Candidates’ Meeting held on Tuesday, April 16.

This year’s quorum requires 5,018 votes.

The initial vote count, as recorded by Election-America, will be provided to the 2019 Election Committee no later than 12 p.m. on Wednesday, May 22. On that same day, the committee will then conduct a review and certification of the votes in room 31 of the Bartow Center to which each candidate and one designated resident observer for each candidate will be invited. This certification meeting will continue from day-to-day until such time that the final count is completed.

The initial count will include the total number of ballots cast, the total number of votes received by each certified candidate in the election, the total number of votes cast for each candidate by building, the number of votes disqualified and the basis for the disqualification, and the total number of ballots required for a quorum.

Following the review of the vote count, the election committee will certify to the Board of Directors that a quorum was obtained, the total number of votes cast, the total number of votes disqualified, the total number of votes cast for each candidate, and the names of the top five candidates who have been elected to serve three-year terms on the Board, as well as the candidate receiving the sixth highest vote, followed by each successive candidate in the election. The official results of the 2019 Board election will be posted once the vote review and certification of the election is completed.

new cars stolen. So, we need a bait car in our community.

Income Affidavits Deadline, Tuesday, May 7, 2019 The deadline for filing income affidavits has been extended to Tuesday, May 7, 2019. At this point, everyone should have received their income affidavit.

If yes, then please remember to follow all of the instructions and attach a copy of your apartment insurance certificate.

Higher Equity - July 1, 2019 - $5,500 Per Room A lot of residents should know by now that we’re getting a 1.9 percent increase on July 1, 2019 and another 1.9 percent increase on July 1, 2020. So, on July 1, 2019, the average carrying charge per room will jump from $224.73 to $229. Then, on July 1, 2020, the average carrying per room will jump from $229 to $233.35.

Additionally, the price to purchase an apartment here on July 1, 2019 will jump from $4,500 per room to $5,500 per room. So, do you think that a lot of new applicants will be able to afford to stay here? Personally, I think that answer is no because they’re going to have to pay for these new increases, a personal apartment loan, and several other bills.

Furthermore, I think that raising the equity might negatively affect our sales. And, I make this statement because we need to raise the down payment to account for this higher equity price.

Close About 40-45 cooperators leave Co-op City every month. So, let’s see what happens to our sales and our vacancies after July 1, 2019.

Thank you.

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

Also, please call me ONLY at 718-671-4544 if you would like to have a brief discussion with me. Okay, that’s it for now. So, please have a wonderful week.

And, may God bless you and your family. Thank you.

Last week, the first election supplement was published in the weekly Co-op City Times. This issue of the paper carries the second election supplement on pages 27-36.

The first Candidates’ Forum held in the Einstein Center last Thursday, April 25, is currently being broadcast daily to the community on a continuous loop between 9 a.m. – 10 p.m. on Channel 12 (MATV) and Channel 591 (Cablevision).

The second forum was held this past Wednesday, May 1, in the Bartow Center.

“I would like to thank the community for their professionalism during the candidates’ forums,” said Director Leah Richardson, chair of the 2019 Election Committee. “Your presence is vital to the community. We will be hosting our final candidate’s forum on Monday, May 6, at the Dreiser Community Center in rm. 4.

It is important that the community stays informed. If you missed any of the forums, you may watch the broadcast on Channel 12 on MATV and Channel 591 on Cablevision. This is an opportunity for you to see and hear from the candidates about matters that affect your community.”

The third and final Candidates’ Forum will take place this Monday, May 6, 7:30 p.m. in room 4 of the Dreiser Center.

“Shareholders who sign up to ask a question will be afforded 30 seconds to ask their question,” said Director Richardson. “Each shareholders will be limited to one question. There will be no statements allowed from the audience and due to time constraints, there will be no repeat questions.”

In addition to Director Richardson, the other members of the 2019 Election Committee are Board Director Francine Reva Jones, co-chair; and shareholders, Janice Brown, Sandy Krasnove, Akeisha Neely and Annette Newman.

It’s Graduation Time!

Shareholders, if you have a graduate or a student who excelled this past school year, let us know so their accomplishments can be shared with your neighbors.

Send your submissions to cctimes@riverbaycorp.com or call us at 718-320-3300, x3375/6.

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Co-op City Times / May 4, 2019 Attention: Our 47th annual Luncheon is scheduled for Wednesday, June 12, at Marina Del Rey, 11:30 a.m.3:30 p.m. Donation: $85, includes free transportation (if needed). First sign-up, first-pay. Contact: Daisy Y-Anderson/Beverly Waller, 718-379-0377.

The RDL’s Fundraising Committee would like to thank the following businesses for their generous donations to our April 6 Paint N Sip: Bartow Liquors, Costco’s/New Rochelle, and Payless Discount Liquor Store.

Travel Events: (price includes coach bus located on Dreiser Loop, front of H&R Block) • June 24-26 (date change, Mon.-Wed.), Dover Downs Hotel & Casino, De. Price: $380, double per person/$470, single. Deposit: $100 ASAP. Two payments each due April 1 and May 6; Double, $140 per and single, $185.

Final payment due June 3. Hotel accommodations at Dover Downs Hotel and Casino, all-you-can-eat crabs at Woody’s Crab house, non-stop action at the Dover Downs slots, and shopping at Rehoboth stores. Contacts: Serita Grayson, 347-564-5722/Barbara Williams, 718-320-0500.

• Sept. 16-19 (Mon.-Thurs.), Niagara Falls, Canada.

Price: Double: $589/single: $709. Deposit, $150 ASAP. Final payment due June 5. Passport required. Meet & Greet upon arrival, guided tours, 3 breakfasts/3 dinners, and Niagara Fall cruise. Contact: Serita Grayson, 347-564-5722.

Theatre Committee: (price includes van transport, from Dreiser Loop across from Rehab Center) • May 15 (Wed.), “Ain’t Too Proud: The Life and Times of the Temptations,” Imperial Theatre. Showtime: 2 p.m.

Sold out! Contact: Dorothy Lindo, 718-379-0314.

• May 25 (Sat.), “Tribute to Michael Jackson,” Lehman College. Price: $55. Contact: Eleanor Barlow, 718-324-7847.

• July 31 (Wed.), second show, “Ain’t Too Proud: The Life and Times of the Temptations,” Imperial Theatre.

Sold out! Contact: Dorothy Lindo, 718-379-0314 • Sept. 11 (Wed.), “Mambo Italiano,” Westchester Broadway Theatre. Showtime: 11 a.m. Price: $75. Deposit: $40. Balance due: $35, Aug. 9. Contact: Marie Green-Ryan, 718-671-4949.

We accept checks only, payable to Retirees of Dreiser Loop, along with your name and phone number. Committee members will be available in the Dreiser clubroom 19 (718379-0377) on Mondays and/or Thursdays, 2:30-5 p.m.

Good And Welfare Our heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Maxine Sullivan who recently passed away. To members and friends, we hope that each new day brings you renewed strength. Call Josephine Flowers, 718-320-0539, regarding illnesses and bereavements.

Join us on our next JAZZ UP YOUR HEALTH WITH A SENIOR SPA DAY, which will be on Wednesday, May 8. Call Claudette D, 718-379-4784/Hattie L, 718-6718449, if interested.

Attention! The Retirees need experienced part-time freelance drivers with a CDL license with passenger endorsement with at least 3 years’ experience and a clean driving record. A stipend can be expected for each trip. This position requires transporting members and friends safely to and from special events within the Bronx, as well as to the outer boroughs. Please call C. Davis at 718-379-4784 and leave your name, telephone number and a brief message.

“You are what your thoughts are. Stay positive. Stay Happy!”

—Claudette Davis

Retirees of Dreiser Loop

Please join us on the second Thursday of every month at 8 p.m. Our next general membership meeting is scheduled for May 9. Everyone is welcome!

Several awards and recognitions were handed out at the Installation of Officers Dinner and Dance on April 26. Outgoing and incoming board members were recognized and the following presentations were made: ‘Members of the Year’ Awards were presented to America Acevedo, Irma Ojeda & Dalia Rodriguez. The President’s Award was presented to Octavio Cruz & Jose Lopez. Honorable Mentions were given to Evangelina Gonzalez, Rosa Morello & Nelly Rodriguez. Alma Travieso & Luis Figueroa were recognized for their 40-year membership with the club. Congratulations to all!

On Sunday, April 28, the Visitation Committee spent a lovely afternoon with the residents of the Bay Park Home. We’re especially grateful to Iris and Julio Ramos, Margarita and Julio Esquilin, and Rosaura Cruz for their clothing donations and everything they do for the residents. We also greatly appreciate the assistance provided to us by the Bay Park staff during every visit.

Our next ‘Social Friday’ will take place on May 31 at 7:00 p.m.

The Scholarship Board of Trustees would like to remind everyone that scholarship applications are

still available. Applications are being distributed to member households with students of higher education. The forms will be available in room 16 of Dreiser Loop Center at any of our monthly meetings, either the second Thursday of every month or at the Board of Directors meetings on the first Tuesday of each month. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age and residents of the Bronx. Students must carry a minimum of 12 credits per semester at an accredited institution for at least one year. Applications must be returned by May 9, either by mail, or to a member of the Scholarship Board of Trustees.

All those who will be joining us for the Fair Committee’s Casino trip on May 11: Please ensure that you are on time for our 8:00 a.m. sharp departures from the Bartow ibrary.

Parents Night is scheduled for Saturday, June 22, at 7:00 p.m. in room 4 of the Dreiser Community Center.

Membership renewal dues are now $48.

Additional information for all of our upcoming club events, as well as details concerning the club in general, can be found on our website: http://spanamcccc.synthasite.com.

You can also email the club at SpanAmCCCC@gmail.com or find us on Facebook (search for ‘spanamcccc’).

—Carmen Rodriguez

Spanish American Community Club

Circle of Christ Church

147 Dreiser Loop, lower level. Senior Pastor Elisamel Colon; Associate Pastor Raul Torres.

Psalm 122:1 I was glad when they said to me, “Let us go to the house of the Lord.”

Salmos 122:1 Yo me alegré con los que me decían, “a la casa de Jehova iremos.”

If you are looking for a place of worship in the local area that is aimed at teaching the transforming word of God, Circle of Christ Church invites you to fellowship with us this Sunday. We are a nondenominational, multicultural, and loving church that accepts you just the way you are. Our Senior Pastor Elisamuel Colón and the body of Christ are committed to love people into a life changing-liberating relationship with God. We are located at 147 Dreiser Loop, patio level (located in the Dreiser Community Center).

Our Sunday services are in Spanish and English.

We have an anointed worship team and Dance Ministry that minister regularly. The English service has Bible-centered nursery program and children’s church where children are ministered to from the cradle to 12 years of age. Please see our schedule below and followed us on Facebook and our website circleofchristchurch.com.

Nuestros servicios dominicales son en español e inglés. Tenemos un equipo de adoración ungido y un ministerio de danza que ministran regularmente. El servicio de inglés tiene una iglesia infantil

centrada en la biblia y un programa de guardería donde se atiende a los niños desde la cuna hasta los 12 años de edad. Tenemos ministerios para todas las edades. Consulte nuestro programa a continuación y síganos en Facebook y en nuestro sitio web circleofchristchurch.com. Distribuimos alimentos y ofrecemos asesoramiento familiar según las necesidades. Contáctenos al (347) 945-1992.

Circle of Christ Church responds to Isaiah 68:10 says: Feed the hungry, and help those in trouble.

Then your light will shine out from the darkness, and the darkness around you will be as bright as noon. We have a food pantry that serves the community and we offer family counseling based on need. If you are interested, please contact us at (347) 945-1992.

English Services Tuesday: Prayer, 9:00-11:00 a.m.

Wednesday: 7:00 to 9:00 p.m., Prayer/Bible Study Thursday: 9:00-11:00 a.m.

Friday: 7:00-8:30 p.m., Operation Grace Youth Service, 7:00 p.m.

Saturday: 7:00-9:00 p.m., Young Adults Sunday Service: 11:00 a.m.

Servicios en Español Domingo: Culto de Adoración de 9:00-10:30 a.m.

Jueves: Oración y Estudio Bíblico de 12:00 2:00 p.m.

—Pastor Sam Colon

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Co-op City Times / May 4, 2019 The Debs Place Townhouse Association will hold its May meeting on Thursday evening, May 9, in room 1 of the Dreiser Center. We expect to have a speaker who will update us on some of the new resolutions passed by the Board in the past few months. We should be getting the latest information about the “downsizing” changes having to do with transferring apartments from larger to smaller. We should also learn about the changes in equity and the upcoming carrying charge increases recently enacted by the Board.

At the April meeting, Grounds supervisor Dindval Persaud told us about the plans for planting and pruning for the spring. He informed us that there will be replacement of bricks and stones on our walkways and that planting of both annuals and perennial would begin after Mother’s Day and that we should inform him of missing trees and shrubs when shrubs come in July.

Voting for election to the Riverbay Board of Directors will be taking place this month. Voting will be by mailed ballot and by internet. We should be receiving our ballots in the mail this week. The voting period will begin on Wednesday, May 8, and will extend until Wednesday, May 22. We urge our members to become familiar with the candidates running for office by reading their statements being printed in the election editions of the Co-op Times, and attending the candidates’ forums. The last forum is scheduled to take place in Dreiser, room 4, this Monday evening beginning at 7:30. We have been told that the candidates’ forums will be taped and played back on TV so watch for the viewing times. We urge you to take advantage of your voting privileges and cast your ballots this year. There are ten candidates running for six positions on the Board and you may vote for from 1 to 6 candidates. Please vote.

Please be mindful of the installation dates for rescheduling the reinstallation of smoke detectors if you missed the original date which was last Wednesday, May 1.

The reschedule dates are Saturday, May 11, and Sunday, June 2. Since this work is mandatory, we are told that a forced entry will be conducted and that you will be charged for the drilling out of the existing lock and also served with a Community Complaint. We urge you to comply with the instructions issued. We hope to see you at our May 9 meeting which will begin at 7 p.m.

—Nels Grumer

Debs Place Townhouse Association

Due to construction safety measures erected around the base of our building, our meeting room is unavailable, therefore, the president of Building 23 has graciously offered their meeting room to us, so our May meeting will be held in Building 23 meeting room.

The chief of Co-op City Public Safety, Joseph Riley, has been invited to speak and answer questions or concerns at our May meeting. Please prepare questions and comments for him to address at the meeting.

The next date that I will be in the lobby collecting names will be May 18 between 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. In the meanwhile, you can leave your child’s name and school graduating from at our security desk so that they too may receive the honor of having their name mentioned in our Co-op City Times.

We wish all neighbors born in May a Happy Birthday, and for those who has been under the weather, we hope you get better soon.

Our next meeting will be scheduled for Tuesday, May 21, at 7:30 p.m. in Building 23 meeting room. If you cannot make it to meetings due to scheduling or other obstacles in your way, please log onto our building email address at building25ca@gmail.com and address your emails to any or all members of Building 25 Association. Friendly reminder, our building annual dues are $5.00 per family. We would like to thank the residents who have paid their annual dues.

Dues are collected at our monthly meetings by Carol Eilets, treasurer, or Celeste Stukes, asst. treasurer.

I will close with the following quote: “It is not the beauty of a building you should look at, it’s the construction of the foundation that will stand the test of time.” —David Allan Coe —Wanda Bailey

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Our calendar is filling up with great things to do at the garden. Please continue to check back for these free events sponsored by Councilman Andy King and Citizens Committee for NYC. Please tell 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.

Event Dates (All are welcome): • Sunday, May 12 – Mother’s Day Paint Party at 3:00 p.m.

• Tuesday, May 14 – PS 153 (4th Grade) visits garden at 9:30 a.m.

• Saturday, May 18 – Garden Meeting at 1:00 p.m.

• Sunday, June 16 – Father’s Day Paint Party at 3:00 p.m.

• Sunday, July 21 (Rain date: July 28) – Bomba!! (Details to follow) Beginning May 1, Rivers Run is open: • Tuesday – 4:00 p.m. to Dusk • Wednesdays & Fridays – 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

• Saturdays & Sundays – 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

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.

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Building 10 Association Greetings, fellow cooperators.

It is with profound sadness that we announce the recent passing of our dearly beloved building association president, longtime neighbor and friend, Ms. Maxine Sullivan. Maxine was a well-known, visible and vocal presence in the Co-op City community. Her work as an aide to Congressman Eliot Engel put her in contact with all levels of people. Maxine loved to party and enjoyed traveling and attending the theatre, but what she found most rewarding was helping others.

She will be greatly missed by us all. Please keep her family in your prayers during this difficult time.

New Cooperators – Welcome all new cooperators. We look forward to seeing you at the next general membership meeting.

Association Dues – Collection of building association dues has begun for the year 2019. Building association dues are $10.00 per apartment. If you missed the dues collections in your building, you can bring it to the association meeting or please see any executive board member.

The Monday Memory Club Workshop – On Saturday, April 27, we had a workshop on how our memory changes as we age and how to improve our memory, hosted by our very own Karina Williams, BSN Health Educator from Building 10C. The workshop was both informative and fun. We learned how different activities, along with healthy eating, can improve our memory heath. Thank you once again for a wonderful workshop, Mrs. Williams.

Bake Sale: The date to our 4th annual Bake Sale has been changed to Saturday, May 11, from noon – 5 p.m. in the Bldg. 10 Association room (rear lobby of Bldg. 10B). We’re asking for donations of fresh baked or store-bought goods (cakes, cookies, cupcakes, etc.). For additional information, please contact Lenise at (917) 701-0059 or Jewel at (917)488-5237. We are looking forward to some tasty treats.

Foxwoods Casino / Nordic Lodge – On Saturday, August 17, we are having a bus trip to Nordic Lodge for an all-you-can-eat Lobsterfest buffet. The trip includes a visit to Foxwoods Casino and shopping at Tanger Outlets. The cost of the trip is $175.00 per person (non-refundable). The first payment of $50.00 was due on April 19. The next payment of $50.00 is due on May 17. All collections will take place in the Building 10 Association room from 7 p.m. – 8 p.m.

We would like to wish all May babies a very happy birthday.

To the homebound and sick, we wish you a speedy recovery.

To all who have lost a loved one recently, we give our deepest condolences.

Have a great week.

—Jewel Crawford-Duncan

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Building 22 A & B Association

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Food Pantry Update The Emergency Food Pantry is tentatively scheduled to reopen in May. New and existing clients living in 10475 (only) can register to get food/supplies from the pantry on the following days: Date: Sat., 5/4, Time: 2:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m., room #13, Dreiser; Date: Sat., 5/18, Time: 10 a.m.-12 p.m., room #28, Bartow.

All guests must present up-to-date ID with a “10475” zip code. Please bring (1) of the following government-issued IDs: Driver, Non-Driver, or NYC ID. No exceptions! Anyone 18+ of age can register. Guests can also register after the pantry reopens. The pantry’s opening date will be posted in this article shortly.

Defensive Driving Last class for the season: Saturday, June 8, 9 a.m.- 3 p.m., 177 Dreiser Loop, room 1 (top floor); $35 per person. Please arrive 10-15 minutes early. Bring your current driver’s license and a pen. Late arrivals may not be admitted. Lower your liability insurance cost by 10% and remove up to four points from your driver’s license. Checks & money orders can be made payable to ‘Black Forum of Co-op City’ and mailed to P.O Box 563, Bronx, NY 10475, at least 1 1/2 weeks before class. Include name and phone number. Walk-ins are welcomed, but only a $35 cash payment will be accepted the day of the class, no checks. Call by noon the Friday before to register for seating. Please leave a message at (718) 320-8035 and someone will get back to you.

Kindly leave your name, telephone number and brief message.

Upcoming 2019 Trips (deposits due) Please call 917-209-5334 or 718-320-0033 if you have questions about any trips listed below. Payments for all outings are now being accepted. No refunds.

Sorry, we do not accept credit or debit cards for payment.

Tropicana Casino June 22 – Do you enjoy Atlantic City, NJ? Join us for a trip to the Tropicana Casino! Cost: $45. Includes transportation. Casino rebate: TBA; monies due by 5/24.

Nordic Lodge & Mohegan Sun Casino Trip Join us Saturday, August 17, for an amazing dining experience at the awardwinning Nordic Lodge/Lobster Fest, in Charlestown, RI. Enjoy 2-hours of allyou-can-eat seafood plus buffet with lobster, prime rib, specialty desserts and more! The fun continues at Mohegan Sun Casino. $170 includes dining, shopping & round-trip coach transportation. Three payments past due. Please make checks payable to ‘Black Forum of Co-op City’ and mail to 920 Baychester Avenue, #19B, Bronx, NY 10475. Include name & phone number of attendee.

Contact: We look forward to hearing from you (coopcityblackforum@ gmail.com).

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Hi, I want to thank all the cooperators who attended our Spring Soiree on Friday, April 26. Everyone had a wonderful time. The refreshments were delicious. Music inspired everyone on the dance floor.

A good time was had by all. Sorry you missed out. Hope to see you next year.

The bus is filling up fast for Resorts World Catskills Casino.

Call Joan June at 718-671-7079 or Katrina Minus-Shepard at 718671-4953 for ticket information.

Our meeting is on May 27 at 7 p.m. in the association room on the “B” side. Please join us.

Happy birthday to all.

Prayers to all who lost a loved one. Get well greetings to all the sick and shut-in. If you see something, say something. Thank you.

—Betty Leak Cooperators enjoying the delicious refreshments and company at our Spring Soiree.

Building 6 Association

We are continuing collection of building association dues for the 2019 year.

You need to pay your building association dues to be able to go to the building parties. Every building association in Co-op City has this practice, so it’s not just this building. Building association dues are $5; most building in Co-op City dues are now $10.00 as we stayed at $5. This is where you and your family live.

Thank you, everyone, who paid your building association dues. Remember, if you don’t pay your building association dues, you can’t come to the holiday party this year.

The Section One Family Fun Day this year will be September 14, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. The sponsorship fee is $150.00 annually to support this event. Sponsorship fee money will be used to purchase food and other items to make Family Fun Day successful. The Family Fun Day Committee will vote on all purchases made with the sponsorship fee money.

Section One is celebrating 51 years — 1968 to 2019. This year at Family Fun Day, we will have basketball and tennis clinic and relay races and hula hoop contests, face painting for the kids with Salsa dancers. We will also have a DJ for this event. We will be giving out hot dogs and drinks too and so much more. Bring your chair and enjoy the festivities. It will be a lot of fun for everyone. We are looking for volunteers for this event. If you want to volunteer for this event, please give me, the building president, your name and your phone number or you can also give this information to our lobby attendant, Andy Soto. The rain date for this event is September 21.

Please support the Building 6 Association. I can’t do it alone. We need people to join the building association board. Please let me know if you want to join the building association board.

—Jeffrey Schwartz

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

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

Worship Service - 11:00 a.m.

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

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

Sunday School is now in session every Sunday at 9:00 a.m. – Sunday School is really a part of our history, and because someone cared and was con-

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.

Visit us at www.coopcitybaptistchurch.org.

You are invited to join us for a midweek spiritual pick-up at our worship service held on Wednesdays at noon. Bible Study is held on Wednesdays at 1:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Prayer Service is held on Fridays at noon.

Prayer Service is also held on Friday evenings at 7:30 p.m. Everyone is invited to join us from the comfort of their home for an hour of prayer. Using available technology, prayer service is held using a conference call line. On Friday evenings at 7:30 p.m., you can call 563-999-2090; when asked for the PIN, enter 660065 and you will be connected. Prayer Service is not held on the first Friday of the month.

On Sunday, May 19, the Pastor’s Aid Ministry will celebrate their 41st Anniversary at the 11 a.m. service.

The guest speaker will be Rev. Sharon Reese, associate minister at St. Paul Baptist Church, Harlem, NY. All are invited to join us for this joyous occasion.

On Tuesday, May 21, at 10 a.m., the Co-op City Intergenerational Outreach Center (CCIOC) is having a forum at which we will discuss making our final arrangements. At previous forums, we have discussed getting our affairs in order. At this forum, we will discuss planning our funerals, prepaying for funerals and purchasing plots for our burials. This is a subject that we are hesitant to discuss or even think about, but letting our loved ones know our wishes will make it easier for them when the time comes. The forum will be held at 135 Einstein Loop, room 51 (lower level). For additional information, call 917-7345935.

The Co-op City Baptist Church exists to glorify God and to establish a living community of people who follow the teachings of Jesus the Christ through worship, prayer, Bible Study and fellowship. We seek to meet the spiritual and physical needs of the church through ministry.

—Hattie L. Lucas

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Community Protestant Church cerned enough, many of us benefitted and know its value. In Sunday School, in a nurturing Christian education environment, an opportunity is provided for children to learn about the Bible, to grow in grace, to show love and respect for one another and to live more abundant lives. Jesus came that we might have life and have it more abundantly. (John 10:10) We encourage you to bring your child, children or grandchildren to Sunday School and we look forward to seeing you.

Worship Service begins at 11:00 a.m. Everyone is invited to come and be a part of this special moment set aside each Sunday morning to be in the presence of God. We will be delighted to blend our spirits with yours as we bend both body and soul before our Heavenly Father. We encourage you to spend time with God, and if it be His will, with us at Community Protestant.

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

Tomorrow, Sunday, May 5, 3:30 p.m. – Observance of the Shepherd’s Ministry Anniversary. The Guest Preacher will be Rev. Alrick Joseph, pastor, Mt. Lebanon Baptist Church, Bronx, NY. All are welcome.

Saturday, May 26, 10 a.m. – Please join us for the Shepherd’s Ministry Prayer Breakfast. Donation: $10.

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

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St. Joseph’s Episcopal Anglican Church

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

Weekly Schedule 1. Sunday service with Holy Communion and Sunday School are both at 9:00 a.m. Every fourth Sunday, our children participate in the reading of the lessons and every fifth Sunday, our young adults assist in the service.

We look forward to welcoming you to church tomorrow, Sunday, May 5, at 9:00 a.m. when we will celebrate The Third Sunday of Easter.

Our Supply Priest is Father Simeon O. Johnson who will be the preacher and celebrant.

2. Please join us on Wednesdays for an uplifting 15-minute midday service starting promptly at noon.

3. On Thursdays, Father Johnson will be available for telephone calls and visitations, interactive discussions on various topics in the Bible (11 a.m. to noon), followed by a very short noon-day service.

4. Choir rehearsal is on Thursdays at 7:00 p.m., and we are always looking for new members.

Group Activities: The (ECW) Episcopal Church Women meet immediately after service on the first Sunday of each month. All women in the church are invited to attend and participate in planning the activities of the church. The men hold their meeting after service on the second Sunday of each month.

Upcoming Fundraising Events ECW Raffle tickets are now on sale. First prize $300; second prize - $200; and third prize - $100.

The tickets are $1 each and $5 for a book of six tickets.

Drawing will take place at the church on May18 and winners need not be present.

Saturday, June 29: Bus trip to Pindar Vineyards, the largest in Long Island. Trip includes wine tasting, sit-down luncheon at J&R Steakhouse, and shopping at the Tanger Outlets with discount coupon booklets.

The cost is $110 p.p. and a $60 deposit will hold your seat. Bus leaves from Dreiser Loop at 8:45 a.m.

Stay tuned for other events.

General Information To those celebrating birthdays during the month of May, we wish you all a happy birthday and best wishes for many more. To the sick and shut-in, we have you in our prayers and wish you a speedy recovery.

There is still time to submit your 2019 pledge cards and you are encouraged to complete and submit them as soon as possible.

Merville will be available to notarize your documents after church on Sunday.

Outreach Program Our church supports the feeding program at Grace Episcopal Church in West Farms. This program is in desperate need of food. At St. Joseph’s, we collect non-perishable food items on an ongoing basis. Please remember to donate.

For additional information on all of the above, please call the church at 718-320-0844, or visit our website: https://www.st.josephsepcbronx.org for more information relating to St. Joseph’s Episcopal Anglican Church, Co-op City, Bronx, NY. “Sing to the Lord, you servants of his; give thanks for the remembrance of his holiness.” —Psalm 30:4 —Merville Chambers

Newsong Church

You’re not alone (so don’t be afraid).

5 Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, because God has said, “Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you.”[a] 6 So we say with confidence, “The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid.

What can mere mortals do to me?”–Hebrews 13:5-6 (NIV) One of the great promises that we see repeated throughout God’s word is the promise that God will never leave or forsake us. One of the statements that we see connected to this promise is, “Do not be afraid.” This may be because we live in a world that leaves and forsakes. “Leave” and “forsake” sound like the same thing, but there’s a difference. To leave someone means to remove your presence from them.

To forsake can mean that too, but it can also mean to disown, disregard or reject. You can forsake someone that you never physically leave. Spouses forsake each other in their marriage and then they walk away. Parents leave their children, but before they abandoned them physically they forsook them emotionally.

We tend to add our experiences to our walk with Jesus and we think God will treat us the same way we’ve been treated by others. God’s promise to us as His children is that He will never leave us, He will never forsake us! The same God who was with Moses, Joshua, David, and the Disciples is the same God who promises to be with you through every circumstance, so we don’t have to be afraid! God is with you, even when you can’t see Him. If you get into trouble, He’s there! Even if you feel all alone,

He’s with you! He’s not going to leave you when you mess up, He’s not going to forsake you when He’s disappointed in you! He doesn’t treat us the way we treat each other! The Psalmist declares…

1 God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.

2 Therefore we will not fear, though the earth give way and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea, – Psalm 46:1-2 No matter what you’re going through, take courage knowing God is with you through it all!

Join us this Sunday!

Newsong Church is located at 135 Einstein Loop in room 45. Discounted parking is available in parking garage 7 & 8.

While you’re enjoying our worship experience, your children will be enjoying “Kidsong.” At Kidsong, children from nursery to 6th grade will learn about Jesus in fun, interactive ways!

We also have a Youth Ministry called Against the Flow. At “ATF,” teens from 12-18 years old enjoy Christ-centered discussion groups, café nights, and other outings. ATF meets every Friday night at 7 p.m. at 2049 Bartow Ave., rm. 28!

If you have any questions, you can contact us: Church office: 718-708-8385 Website: www.newsongchurchnyc.org Facebook: www.facebook.com/newsongchurchbx.

Twitter: @newsongchurchBX IG: @newsongchurchBX @againsttheflow.nyc Our Newsong family is here for you! Join us this Sunday and experience the difference!

—Pastor Mike Tolone

Co-op City Toastmasters Club

Greetings, neighbors and friends. Co-op City Toastmasters Club is sponsoring a community event and invites you to join us today, Saturday, May 4, for a workshop focusing on “Learning Differently” that explores education/legal options for those with learning difficulties. This is a subject that is often considered taboo or rarely discussed, if at all.

Come Today: Leading the discussion will be professionals in mental health and education, including Dr. Dominique Paduras; Michelle Siegel, Esq.; Brooke Wactler; Megan Clark and Samantha Feinman.

The session will be held at Bartow Center, 2049 Bartow Ave., rm. 28, at 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Come out and hear real-time solutions for parents, guardians, families or anyone who might benefit from getting the latest information that might help a child or adult receive life-changing services. Lite refreshments served.

If you are unable to attend, you may contact club president Harriet Joseph at 718-483-8280 for further information.

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Church of God’s Children, located at 127 Dreiser Loop, patio level, and Bishop Nancy Rosario invite you with open arms to visit our church; 718-790-9120.

Community: Bronx Clergy Task Force is hosting a Co-op City Peace & Health Event for Bronx Week on Friday, May 17, at 135 Einstein Loop, rm. 45, 4 p.m. – 8 p.m. For tabling, email: bxctf@aol.com. Full cardiology testing, resource tables of health and community organizations, free rapid confidential HepC and HIV testing, youth speakers, music, entertainment, soft drinks and edibles.

Mother’s Day, 5/12 — One bilingual Worship Service at 10:30 a.m. Guest Speaker: Pastor Peggy Smalls of the Clergy Corner. Youth & Children’s Ministry will oversee Worship.

Women’s All-Day Retreat – Saturday, May 18, 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Fasting, Prayer, Worship, Teachings, Testimonies.

Monday: Bible Study & Prayer, 9:30 a.m.

Tuesday: Bible Study, 6:30 p.m. at 159 Dreiser Loop Wednesday: Prayer in Sanctuary at 6:30 p.m.

I can do all things through Christ which strengthens me. —Philippians 4:13 This verse tells us that God is the strength that drives us forward. Relying on God, we can overcome any difficulty. A sister shared that she was a person who tends to walk away from difficult situations. Her company arranged for her to do a job she was not good at. This position required her to learn many things that she felt so hard, and she was living in torment. With no courage to move forward, she wanted to escape, feeling that she just couldn’t

do it.

Later, a passage gave her faith and allowed her to know the reason for her pain: She didn’t truly rely on God. “In any given minor matter, if God does not enlighten you, you will never have any inspiration, and without it, you will never be able to break through in this regard. If people simply rely on their human brains and intelligence, there will be many things that humanity will be unable to break through. Why can’t they break through? It’s because until the time determined by God, and until God has commenced His work, it is useless, no matter how capable humans might be. You must have faith that everything is in God’s hands, and that humans are merely coordinating with Him. If you are sincere, God will see it and He will open all paths for you, making difficulties no longer difficult. You must be confident in this.

When she entrusted the difficulty to God, she gradually found a path. Through practice, she understood something she didn’t know before. She made progress.

This experience made her faith in God greater. She knew that God was by her side helping her. Surely difficulties would be ahead, but she didn’t want to escape anymore, but face them by relying on God. Just as the verse said, “I can do all things through Christ which strengthens me,” the above passage told us that only by experiencing everything practically can we gain more knowledge of God. “If you don’t learn how to look to God and rely on God, you will never see the work God does on you, or the guidance and enlightenment He gives to you.

—Bishop Nancy Rosario

Church of God’s Children

Evangelical Church of Co-op City – UMC Come & Visit Us – We welcome you to God’s House – Your House – One Family in Christ. We are a congregation with spirit-filled worship, offering a variety of opportunities for spiritual growth, fellowship and service to God and our community. We are a multi-ethnic, multi-cultural and bilingual congregation, all are welcome! Services are held at 2350 Palmer Avenue, across from Building 30. Parking is available. Our pastor is Rev. Arnaldo Sánchez and our phone number is (718) 320-3795. Leave a message, if no answer. We have a new email and it is coopcityevangelicalumc@gmail.com.

Schedule for Sundays - Come and Receive a Blessing: We have the English service starting from 9:30 a.m. – 11 a.m. and the Spanish Service from 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. The bilingual services with communion are the first Sunday of each month from 10 a.m. -12 p.m.

Children: Sunday School time at 9:45 a.m. Bring your children, they will have a great time while learning God’s word.

Adult: Sunday Bible Study in English at 8:45 a.m. and in Spanish at 10 a.m.

Prayer/Bible Study Night (English) & Prayer/ Bible Study Afternoon (Spanish): The Lord said: “Whenever two or more are gathered in my name, I am in the midst of them.” –Matthew 18:20. Tuesday afternoon from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. is the Spanish Prayer/ Bible Study. Monday evenings, 6 p.m.-7 p.m., Bible Study & Tuesday evenings, 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. is the English Prayer Service. Young Adults Bible Study on Tuesday, 8 p.m. – 9 p.m. Come bring your prayer needs so we can pray together.

Friday Night is Fun Night for the Youth (ages 13 – 21): This is a great time for the youth of our community to learn God’s word and enjoy each other’s company and make new friends. Start time is at 7:30 p.m. – 10 p.m. There will also be many activities.

Exciting things are happening.

Flea Market: Saturday, May 11, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

(Rain date: Saturday, 5/18), Vendors Wanted: Registration, space & chair, $35; Addt’l. chair, $5, For application, contact: Pauline, (718) 320-1552; Jackie, (361) 249-7033; church, (718) 320-3795. If no answer, please leave a detailed message and someone will get back to you.

Washington, D.C. Trip: August 9-13 (5 days/4 nights) $599 price per person based on double occupancy, add $179 for single occupancy. $75 due upon sign up and final payment due by 6/2. Contact: Linda Bannerman-Martin, (917) 684-6463.

Blessings, —Marilyn Mendez-Gonzalez

Open Doors, Open Hearts and Open Minds

Faith @ Work Christian Church

We are located at 120 DeKruif Place (street level).

Praise and Worship begins at 9:30 a.m. Church telephone: (347) 202-7006; email: fatwcc@aol.com, www.faithatworkchurch.org.

Weekly Worship Experiences: Tuesday Prayer Service will resume May 8 at 6:30 p.m. Bible Study resumes Saturday, May 18, at 12 p.m. Sunday Morning Worship, 9:30 a.m.

Church Motto: “We are Christ-centered, familyfocused with power and authority.”

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

I would like to again thank the disciples of Jesus Christ at Faith @ Work for serving God’s people well last Sunday!

Summer Camp Registration Is Underway: Camp Days: July 1-August 9, 8:00 a.m. til 5 p.m., Monday-Friday. This is a S.T.E.A.M. academic camp which includes weekly trips/outings, lunch and a caring staff. We are offering a bonus week of Vacation Bible School, August 12-16, M-F, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The registration is first come, first served with limited availability of seats! Registration is ongoing until June 7. Orientation: June 7 at 6:30 p.m. Applications available in the church Mondays-Fridays from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.

May 4 at 5 p.m., we are hosting a Paint and Pie Pre-Mother’s Day Fellowship. This will give us all an opportunity to paint a portrait for ourselves or our mother/mother figure for Mother’s Day. The donation is $40 for the supplies and services of Min. Norman Fields of Macedonia Baptist Church. Mt. Vernon, NY. Remember, it’s never about us, but always about the goodness of the Lord.

—Pastor Deborah D. Jenkins

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2019 Riverbay Board Election 2019 RIVERBAY CANDIDATES Aaron Carnegie Evelyn Turner* Sonia Feliciano* Bernard Cylich* Andrea Leslie* Bishop Angelo Rosario Leslie Peterson* Junius Williams Michelle Marbury Claudia Sampson* *Denotes incumbents

2019 Board Election Schedule Tuesday, April 16, 2019

Candidates’ Meeting, 8:00 p.m., Bartow Center, rm. 31

Saturday, April 20, 2019

Official Listing of Candidates

Thursday, April 25, 2019

Candidates’ Forum #1, 7:30 p.m., Eistein Center, rm. 45

Saturday, April 27, 2019

1st Election Edition; 1st Election Notice (Co-op City Times)

Wednesday, May 1, 2019

Candidates’ Forum #2, 7:30 p.m., Bartow Center, rm. 31

Saturday, May 4, 2019

2nd Election Edition; 2nd Election Notice (Co-op City Times)

Monday, May 6, 2019

Candidates' Forum #3; 7:30 p.m., Dreiser Center, rm. 4

Wednesday, May 8, 2019

Mail-in/Online Voting Period begins at 6 a.m.

Saturday, May 11, 2019

3rd Election Edition; 3rd Election Notice (Co-op City Times)

Wednesday, May 22, 2019

Annual Meeting Day, Voting Period ends at 9 p.m.

Election Committee Review & Certification of final election count, Bartow Center, rm. 31 Swearing in of Elected Board Members, 7 p.m., Bartow Center, rm. 31

Tuesday, May 28, 2019 Thursday, June 20, 2019

Candidate statements appear on pages 28-32 • Candidates’ order determined by lottery. NOTE: THE VIEWS EXPRESSED WITHIN ARE SOLELY THOSE OF THE CANDIDATES AND NOT THOSE OF RIVERBAY CORPORATION.

BALLOTING

BALLOT RETURN PROCEDURE

Voting will be conducted by mail-in or online ballot Wednesday, May 8 – Wednesday, May 22, 2019.

To ensure the integrity of the election, ALL mail-in ballots must be returned DIRECTLY to Election-America in the stamped, addressed envelope provided with your ballot. Under no circumstance should your election ballot be mailed back or delivered to Riverbay Corporation, or enclosed with your carrying charge payment.

Mail-in ballots must be postmarked by May 22, 2019.

Online votes may be cast from 6 a.m. on Wednesday, May 8, 2019 – 9 p.m. on Wednesday, May 22, 2019.

Please follow the directions included with your ballot to cast your vote online.

Tune in...

Voting Kiosks At Three Community Centers

Beginning at 6 a.m. on Wednesday, May 8, 2019 a voting kiosk will be available in each of the three community centers – Bartow, Dreiser and Einstein – for shareholders who would like to vote online, but do not have a computer or electronic device to access the online voting portal.

The kiosks will be located near the ATM in each of the centers. Printed instructions will be available at all three kiosks. The kiosks will be available while the community centers are open. They will be unavailable overnight and after 9 p.m. on May 22, 2019, when the voting period ends.

To activate the kiosk, tap on the screen and it will open up to the ElectionAmerica voting site. Follow the posted instructions to cast your vote.

A PIN and CODE specific to each unit will be included on each ballot being mailed to Co-op City homes by Election-America.

Shareholders will need their respective PIN and CODE in order to vote online only.

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YOUR VOTE COUNTS!!

BROADCAST OF THE 2019 RIVERBAY CANDIDATES’ FORUMS HELD ON APRIL 25, MAY 1 & 6 9 a.m. - 10 p.m. DAILY ON A CONTINUOUS LOOP CHANNEL 12 (MATV) • CHANNEL 591 (CABLEVISION)

“Be An Informed Cooperator” Tune in and hear from the candidates seeking your vote to represent you on the Riverbay Board of Directors.

Be sure to vote by mailing your ballot to Election-America or casting your vote electronically from 6 a.m., Wednesday, May 8, to 9 p.m., Wednesday, May 22, 2019.

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Leslie Peterson

I would like to congratulate those shareholders certified as a candidate for this year’s Riverbay Board of Directors election.

Co-op City has improved the quality of life for many people by offering affordable housing. As a shareholder, our common goal is to maintain that affordability by electing officers to the Board who will embody that objective and establish effective policy.

The things you should look for in a good candidate for your Board of Directors is someone who shows their love of this community. Someone who won’t just make promises if you elect them, but someone who already has a track record for enhancing your community through dedication and hard work. Ask each candidate “what have you done for this community?”

My Master’s degree in Urban Affairs was instrumental in my performance as a successful manager of the largest NYCHA development in the Bronx and Ombudsman for the Borough of Manhattan. My knowledge of Housing and Community Renewal and HUD policies enabled me to be an effective Riverbay Board director. By voting for me, you get that qualified and accountable person.

Building partnerships with shareholders helps provide solutions and so I participate on committees and have membership in various organizations in Co-op City. Increased training will help improve service and encourage professionalism.

We may not all agree on everything, but there is one thing we can agree with and are passionate about and that is, Co-op City will continue to be a great place to live.

The most important elections you participate in are those directly affecting your community. Commit to take a few minutes of your time and invest in your future. When you receive your ballot, vote to re-elect Leslie Peterson, “A Voice for the People, Caring for the Community with Integrity and Experience.”

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We always hear refrain from fellow cooperators beseeching Riverbay Board members to work together for the good of the community. So it puzzles me when some find fault with us for either campaigning or working together as a team.

I am proud of being a team player, a team that has accomplished so much in five years and pledges to continue that progressive trajectory.

It was a team effort that made it possible to suspend a costly real-estate managing company for violating their contractual agreement; for precipitating a $60 million labor lawsuit; approving 160 faulty elevators — costing $40 million to replace; approving a painting contractor overcharging Riverbay close to a million dollars; directing an employee on Riverbay payroll to perform work for their other properties.

At the time of their suspension, Riverbay was left with barely $900,000 in cash reserves.

Suspending them, we were able to stem costly financial hemorrhaging of our corporation and correcting many deficiencies. Within five years, we accrued $102,000,000 in cash reserves. Without those reserves, we would be facing massive carrying charge increases to fund $158,000,000 essential capital projects.

Because of team work effort, Riverbay Corporation has never been in a better financial condition. It is teamwork that is upgrading our infrastructure to stateof-the-art quality. It is teamwork that has helped us remain the best deal in town. It is teamwork that will help us protect cooperators’ confidential personal information.

The Yankees are counting on teamwork winning the World Series.

Team work is what Co-op City needs to continue the progress we have been making.

Vote to re-elect Bernard Cylich, Sonia Feliciano, Claudia Sampson and myself, Andrea Leslie, and vote to elect Michelle Marbury and Bishop Rosario – The team united for progress.

Keep your eyes on the prize.

Unidos en progreso … Unidad progresiva.

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Junius Williams

Years ago, I placed an article in the Co-op City Times regarding my visions and my dreams for this community. I’m proud to say many of them have blossomed and bloomed and some are still in the process to becoming a reality.

Many of my visions and dreams—to name a few, resulted in the resurrection of C.P.O.P (Community Policing on Patrol), placing cameras throughout the community, wiring of rooftops, securing the Power Plant and getting NYPD cameras (which is in its final stage).

I can say without hesitation what I’ve done for this community has enhanced and will continue to enhance our quality-of-life. I know this because as a direct result, my quality-of-life has gotten better and many people tell me and thank me everyday for the things I’ve done.

I’ve received awards from entities outside of this community for the many things I’ve done for this community…even from the new Attorney General of the State of New York. My greatest award is witnessing what I’ve put in place come to fruition and the heartwarming thanks I’ve received from the people.

I’m someone who just can’t look the other way and I’ve never been good at pretending. This is a tribute to my parents who instilled in me to never be afraid to do the right thing, even if I’m the only one. To me, fighting for the betterment of our community is the right thing to do.

Throughout the years and up-to-date, I’ve been talked about, but I’m still standing and still fighting.

I would be remiss if I didn’t mention my wife, Margaret, who has been with me in the trenches through thick and thin; thank you, Margaret.

Vote for me!!

Candidate Junius Williams

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Our first Candidates’ Forum took place on Thursday, April 25, in the Einstein Community Center, and displayed a broad spectrum on 10 diverse and disparate perspectives ranging from naiveté to disguise. With two minutes to make our case for re-election/election to the Riverbay Board of Directors, time was not only a scarce commodity, but so also was the absence of remorse and accountability.

As a Board director, I will demonstrate care, loyalty and act responsibly to fulfil my promise to represent shareholders’ best interests. As part of Team United for Progress, I’m committed to ensuring that our private records as shareholders first are safeguarded. Our By-laws and Rules must be adhered to by all!

Kudos to the entire Board under the leadership of the Executive Committee and Management for helping secure DHCR’s approval of zero equity for seniors eligible to step down from larger apartments to smaller, more affordable ones.

Great example of a united Board.

As a united Board, we must support the continuation of our community’s affordability and improve quality of life by building on these and the following achievements: • Increased our cash on deposit to $102 million from $900,000; • Earned $4.4 million from the Power Plant stand-by credit, ability to shed load, and export power to Con Ed; • Purchasing new Yardi software allowing for a more efficient, customeroriented service for shareholders; • Proactive response to Local Law 11 requirements to save Riverbay approximately $2 million and avoid extended bridging around buildings for several years; • Switched to another wholesale gas provider saving shareholders roughly an additional $1 million annually; • Upgrade garage EZ-pass type access Vote from May 8-May 22 online or by mail to re-elect Claudia Sampson, Bernard Cylich, Andrea Leslie and Sonia Feliciano; elect Michelle Marbury and Bishop Angelo Rosario. Team United for Progress. Unidos en Progreso!

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Bishop Angelo Rosario

At the first forum, I listened to the questions asked by cooperators; it is imperative that we, as a Board, attend to the issues that matter to the shareholders. I am running for the Board because we need directors who accurately represent the cooperators, have the relevant expertise, and can help navigate the challenges of a multimillion-dollar housing corporation with high integrity.

Co-op City has been home to generations of families. Children and grandchildren obtaining succession to the apartments. We want to assure that Co-op City stays affordable and have a quality of life that is safe and complete with activities for generations to come.

My experience in building management with developers and unions to create houses of worship and make them self-sustainable motivates me to help Co-op City stay affordable for our seniors, single parents and newly formed families.

As CEO of the Bronx Clergy Task Force, the success rate of maintaining unity through respect among different faiths and races proves my ability to work collaboratively within a diversified group of people and build consensus. A quality of a successful leader is to have problem solving abilities and respectable public and community relations.

Co-op City is a thriving, progressive community.

My goal in keeping Co-op City affordable is: • The Buck Stops Here – Create a culture of accountability in the leadership/department heads • Create cost reduction strategies and accountability for acquisitions and contracts • Accountability of hired contractors through systematic inspections by qualified Riverbay personnel.

• Improve the resident experience of apartment repairs – plaster/paint, maintenance, convectors, flooring.

• Continue to improve and strengthen customer service skills • Resolve the wall convector problems • Locating subsidy and provision to assist with Housing Operation Projects Vote for Bishop Angelo Rosario, Michelle Marbury The Progress Team/El Equipo Progresivo Re-Eect: Bernie Cylich, Sonia Feliciano, Andrea Leslie, Claudia Sampson

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• In 2014 – $900,000 in the bank (financial disaster) • In 2016 – $17 Million in the bank (an improvement) • In 2019 – $102 Million in the bank (outstanding improvement) In just five years, we have been able to go from no money to improved financial health. The operating budget will remain solid for the next five years with no additional budgetary increases. This is a Board accomplishment. The shortfall is in our capital projects estimated at $159 million. Some say why not put this off to later?

I say at what cost can we afford this? Thirty of the 39 projects scheduled are deemed high priority.

The latest construction industry statistics show a booming construction sector.

The rise in construction costs is rather alarming and foregoing much needed work will not only exacerbate the situation of work needed now costing us much more down the road.

We have to be calculating on how projects are managed by ensuring transparency of controls, accountability and responsibility that include an audit process and a meaningful risk management process.

We have improved energy efficiencies, better contract language, are listening to our cooperators, new elevators, removal of garage roof concrete – the list is lengthy.

My concern is cooperator services being the quality issue that affects us every day. I commit to you to ensuring the delivery of those services that you expect and are entitled to.

The Team Progress…United for Progress strives for continuous improvement, adapting to the changing needs of our community focusing on the positive, and promoting what we stand for over what we are against.

Re-Elect – myself, Sonia Feliciano; Claudia Sampson; Bernard Cylich and Andrea Leslie.

Elect – Michelle Marbury and Bishop Angelo Rosario.

Sonia Feliciano

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Michelle Marbury

I ask myself this question. How can I use everything that I have been given to serve that which is greater than me?

My tenures at WOR Radio, the Board of Elections of NYC, here at Riverbay Management; notable achievements; awards for Special Congressional Recognition; 2018’s Woman of Excellence for Patriotic Service in Support of US Savings Bonds – Congressman Eliot Engel, Council Member Andy King and the Secretary of the Treasury, respectively.

These accolades must now serve this community to become truly and authentically empowered.

We must take up the battle, shareholders, right here in Co-op City, where we live and breathe. So I wish to work with you, as I become your Board representative, to use myself in such a way that my impact and my legacy will live beyond the doing.

This is your community, shareholders; it can and must be better, but it is up to us, you and me, Michelle Marbury, and “Team Progress, united for Progress.”

“Equipo de progreso, unidad progresiva.”

It’s never too late to be whoever you want to be, shareholders. We can make the best or the worst of it.

My hope is that we make the best of it. I hope we see things that startle us into knowing the power that we have. I hope we stop turning away from the beauty of our differences. I hope we can live a life, right here in our own community, that we can be proud of; and since we have yet to really do that, I hope we have the strength and the courage to start all over again.

I will be humbled to have the compliment of your vote, Michelle Marbury, with Bishop Angelo Rosario, Andrea Leslie, Claudia Sampson, Sonia Feliciano and Bernie Cylich. Vote!

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I stand for U as your voice!

Why vote? “The power of the people can overthrow the people in power.”

Your vote will allow me to continue on a “Team of 15,” to be at the table for you at the “what’s happening meetings.” Also, allowing me to be a part of the “informant base” as we focus on solutions for continued growth.

I am a proud graduate of Columbia University School of Social Work, receiving “The Outstanding Leadership Award.” I am a director at a Bronx homeless shelter for 200 medically fragile and mentally ill women.

On the Board, I have been passionate, highly creative, forward thinking and hard working. Eight years ago, I launched the first College, Career & Resource Fair that included elementary students. This fresh new idea has enriched and planted seeds for thousands! A Co-op City youth is now a part of the 20-year-old Morris HS 2Train Robotics Team!

My collaborative efforts resulted in the first Autism Family Fun Day and also over 15,000 pairs of shoes shipped to Haiti. Additionally, a Co-op City psychologist is donating time for families of those with mental and physical disabilities; a Mental Health Awareness Workshop; a $2,000 scholarship awarded to an adopted Co-op City resident, to name a few. My committee participation has been outstanding, as well as writing resourceful weekly viewpoints.

You are asked to review the credentials of candidates carefully. You are electing us to solve issues, not fight with each other. I pledge that I will get into “good trouble” as your voice, guided by a strict Code of Ethics and required confidentiality.

I believe the Board has a responsibility to be transparent and let shareholders know how their investments are being used. We expect Management to be honest with the Board.

Vote – Evelyn M. Turner.

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Bernard Cylich

Daily, new revelations are released of yet another institution – NASA, Facebook, etc.

– illegally misusing personal confidential information for financial and/or political gain.

Co-op City families are required to submit their personal financial information to Riverbay Corporation. That personal data is accessible only to authorized personnel.

While Board directors have every right to access corporate information, they also have a legal duty to maintain the confidentiality of personal financial information entrusted to the corporation and to follow proper procedures before viewing confidential shareholder information.

Twenty years ago, cooperators’ confidential information was found on the front pages of the City News. It was suspected that the then-Board president, in retribution, illegally acquired and leaked that information to the News.

Nearly a year ago, a Board member anonymously received a cooperator’s resident ledger containing ten (10) years of payment records. An investigation revealed that another Board member had, without following established disclosure procedures, secretly ordered a Riverbay employee to download and turn over confidential shareholder records to him. Subsequently, those financial records, including an erroneous analysis of the information, were widely circulated.

This misuse and public disclosure of confidential shareholder financial information was a violation of DHCR regulations and the Riverbay By-Laws which require Board members to safeguard confidential shareholder information. In accordance with the By-Laws, the Board held a public meeting to consider removing that Board member for mishandling confidential shareholder financial information. After neither denying nor defending his actions at a public hearing at which the employee testified, the Board voted to remove that Director for cause. In essence stating: No director is above the law.

Team Progress pledges to protect cooperators’ confidential personal information.

Re-elect: Sonia Feliciano, Andrea Leslie, Claudia Sampson and myself, Bernard Cylich.

Elect: Michelle Marbury and Bishop Rosario.

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I am a candidate for the Riverbay Board of Directors because I believe it is time for change. I was born and raised in Co-op City, and throughout the years, I have watched the same people with the same agenda, year in and year out, get elected to the Board. I have also watched most cooperators complain year in and year out about the Board and the policies they implement in our community.

While we live in a community that I believe is one of the safest places in New York City, crime has spiked in the recent past. I want to attack the problem now before it gets even worse. We need smarter security technology. We should be utilizing and not forbidding new technology, like the Ring doorbell, to assist us in deterring crime. We should have more of an NYPD presence. We pay taxes and therefore are already paying for NYPD. At 36 years old, I am old enough to understand the realities of life, but young enough to have fresh ideas to tackle contemporary issues. The plans that I have are proactive plans, while what is being done now are, in my opinion, reactive.

I don’t dwell on the past 50 years of Co-op City, I worry about the next 50. I worry about the slow reaction to broken laundry machines and broken cash machines. I worry about people who may misuse our dog policy. We can be proactive and prevent a lot of the problems we currently have. We need the right leadership to do these things. I know that I am that leader.

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Riverbay Board Election Rules and Regulations GENERAL RULES AND REGULATIONS RELATIVE TO THE RIVERBAY CORPORATION’S 2019 BOARD OF DIRECTORS ELECTION (Adopted Wednesday, February 20, 2019. As amended March 20, 2019) A. GENERAL RULES B. RULES FOR ELIGIBILITY OF meanors involving moral turpitude. not be verified will be eliminated.

1. The Election Committee of the CANDIDATES 5. It is inappropriate for any person 6. In order to assist the candidates in Board of Directors of the Riverbay 1. A candidate must be a resident or entity doing business, or soliciting obtaining signatures correctly, each canCorporation (hereinafter, the “Election shareholder as indicated on the candi- business with Riverbay, including pres- didate will be given a list of building Committee” or “Committee”) shall be date’s stock certificate, occupancy agree- ent or prospective managing agents, con- addresses containing corresponding established during the month of January ment and the current Occupants Annual tractors, vendors, professionals, unions, building numbers with the Petition of each calendar year, or as soon there- Affidavit of Family Income and must their employees, commercial tenants, or package. after as feasible. continue to reside in Co-op City for the persons having a direct or indirect inter7. Completed Petitions must be 2. The election of Directors of River- entire term of office in order to serve est in such companies, to make cam- returned to the Riverbay Legal Departbay Corporation will commence on as a Director. paign contributions or pay campaign ment no later than 5:00 PM., on Monday, Wednesday, May 8, 2019 at 6:00 AM 2. No more than one resident share- expenses, whether in cash or in-kind, of April 8, 2019. The Committee will desand continue through 9:00 PM on holder of a single unit may be a candi- persons running for the Board. Directors ignate an official or officials to receive Wednesday, May 22, 2019, (hereafter date for the Board; and no more than of a corporation act in a fiduciary capac- the Petitions. A receipt will be issued “Election Day”) The Election Committee one resident shareholder from a single ity with respect to the corporation, and for each Petition filed. The Petitions reserves the right to extend voting hours. unit may serve as a Director. are required to place the corporation’s may be returned in person or by a The Annual Shareholders Meeting will 3. No candidate may be indebted to interest above their personal interests. designee of the prospective candidate. occur on Election Day. Riverbay when picking up petitions; on Accepting campaign contributions from 8. No set of Petitions will be accepted 3. The election will be for at least the date they are certified; and on the parties who contract with the corpora- unless filed with an executed copy of five residents to serve on the Board of date votes are counted. If a candidate is tion creates at least an appearance of a the “OFFICIAL FORM” acknowledgDirectors of the Riverbay Corporation, indebted to Riverbay on any of those conflict of interest and, in most cir- ing submission of the Petitions with a and as many as may be needed to fill days, the candidate will be disqualified. cumstances, an actual conflict as well. minimum of 75 signatures. If a candiany unexpired terms.

In addition, all candidates must remain Any candidate who knowingly accepts date fails to provide the Official Form 4. The election shall be supervised current throughout the election period campaign contributions or payment of to the Committee, the set of Petitions by the Election Committee. until the candidate is sworn in if elected, campaign expenses, direct or indirect, will not be valid, and the candidate shall (a) The Chairperson of the Comm- for unpaid carrying charges or other in cash or in-kind from any person or be disqualified. ittee, (hereinafter “Chairperson”) shall debts to Riverbay. A candidate shall not entity doing business or soliciting busi9. The Committee will begin to verify be a member of the Board of Directors be indebted to Riverbay for purposes of ness from Riverbay, including but not Petitions on Tuesday, April 9, 2019, and of the Riverbay Corporation (here- this rule if their monthly carrying charges limited to the managing agent, or any will certify all Petitions as valid or reject inafter “Board”), who is not a candidate and maintenance are fully paid by the vendor, union, commercial tenant, pro- them as invalid by 6:00 PM on Tuesday, in the election. The Chairperson shall 10th day of the month in which it is due. fessional or contractor, their employees, April 16, 2019. The Committee will, to be appointed by the President of the At the close of business on the date the or persons having a direct or indirect the extent reasonably possible, provide Board (the “President”), and approved petition period ends and weekly there- interest in such companies, will be dis- notice to each candidate that submits by the Board. after, Riverbay’s Finance Director will qualified.

Petitions whether they have been certi(b) The Chairperson shall recom- provide a written list to the Chair of the C. RULES FOR CERTIFICATION fied as eligible candidates for election mend to the President the appointment Election Committee of all candidates’ OF CANDIDATES prior to the initial meeting of candidates of such additional residents as the Chair indebtedness to Riverbay, if any.

1. Official Petition Forms (here- scheduled to occur at 8:00 PM on deems prudent for membership on the 4. Prospective candidates may, after inafter “Petition”) will be distributed to Tuesday, April 16, 2019. Notice of the Election Committee. All members shall signing the required authorizations and candidates at Riverbay Corporation’s Committee’s certification will be pubbe resident shareholders, appointed by upon verification that they are current administration office, starting on Monday, lished in the Co-op City Times within the President and approved by the Board. on their indebtedness to Riverbay, pick March 25, 2019 at 9:00 AM. Prospective ten days thereafter. (c) The Committee shall be assisted up a petition package and nominating candidates are required to pick up their 10. The Committee shall hold a briefby the Riverbay’s General Counsel or petitions from the Riverbay Legal De- own petition materials. ing on the Rules for all candidates or an attorney retained by the Board. partment, at 2049 Bartow Avenue, any 2. Prospective candidates will also their designees immediately after the (d) No member of the Committee or weekday between March 25, 2019 and receive a copy of these Election Rules random drawing called for under Paratheir immediate family shall in any way April 8, 2019, between the hours of and Regulations (hereinafter “Rules”), graph E (5). engage in any campaigning either for or 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM. and a copy of an agreement to be signed D. CAMPAIGNING STANDARDS against a candidate or slate of candidates. (a) In addition, prospective candi- by the prospective candidate, acknowl- OF CONDUCT Committee members shall, to the extent dates may pick up a petition package edging the candidate’s receipt of the 1. Except as provided in Rule E (3), reasonably possible, refrain from pub- after 5:00 PM during this period by sign- Rules and the candidate’s agreement to no audio and/or video equipment, other licly commenting upon any issue in the ing a form at the Public Safety Office, abide by the Rules. than personal electronic devices, may campaign, and shall not engage in any 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475.

3. The name of each candidate on a be used outdoors in Co-op City, or in activity that may create the appearance (Nominating petitions will not be Petition and on the ballot must corre- building lobbies, elevators, or common of partiality. Members of the Committee enclosed in the package.) On the fol- spond to the name of the candidate as areas, by candidates or by those camwho are also members of the Board lowing business day, the financial sta- it appears on his/her occupancy agree- paigning for candidates in connection shall refrain from writing viewpoints tus of the prospective candidate will be ment and signature card, or the name by with the election. during the period commencing one checked. If the prospective candidate which each candidate is commonly 2. The posting of all campaign signs, week prior to the Date of Certification is not indebted to Riverbay and has exe- known. literature and other material (posters, and continuing through the date of the cuted the required authorizations, he or 4. Each candidate’s name and address gummed stickers, etc.) in Co-op City is election, including any extended period. she will be contacted and allowed to must appear on the Petition sheet both prohibited except on personal property, (e) A member of the Committee who pick up nominating petitions from the at the time it is being circulated for sig- or within a shareholder’s premises, with violates the provisions of Paragraph A Legal Department, or from the Public natures and at the time it is submitted. the owner’s permission. This specifi(4) (d) or whose family member violates Safety Department, and allowed to pro5. In order to be nominated, a can- cally includes, but is not limited to, lobthe provisions of Paragraph A (4) (d) ceed with petitioning. If a shareholder didate shall submit a Petition contain- bies, elevators, bulletin boards, walls, shall immediately be removed from the interested in running for the Board is ing the signatures of at least seventy- doors, and common areas.

Committee. indebted to Riverbay, he or she will be five (75) resident shareholders (one per (a) In order to ensure strict compliance (f) Nothing contained herein shall be provided with an opportunity to satisfy unit) within the time specified in these with Rule D (2), campaign literature, construed as limiting a member of the the debt and to collect nominating sig- Rules. A resident shareholder may sign including flyers, may not be posted by a Committee or a member of his/her natures before the petitioning period the Petition of more than one candidate, candidate or in a commercial establishimmediate family from signing a nom- ends on April 8, 2019. If the indebted- but no more than one resident share- ment within Co-op City, or on their webinating petition or voting. ness is not fully satisfied prior to said holder of a single unit may sign the Peti- sites, Facebook pages, or similar elec5. There will be one vote per unit by time, he or she will not have qualified tion of any one candidate, with the ear- tronic forums, unless the owner of the residents who were shareholders of to be a candidate. liest dated signature of a unit to be commercial establishment is a candirecord on April 8, 2019. (b) A candidate who is current on a counted. In order to be verifiable, each date for election.

6. Voting, by mail or electronically, written arrearage agreement shall be signature should appear as it does on the (b) Residents, employees, candidates will commence at 6:00 AM on Wed- considered current on charges to Riverbay shareholder’s occupancy agreement, along and their supporters may remove any nesday, May 8, 2019 and conclude at if such candidate is not otherwise in- with an address and/or building num- improperly posted non-electronic cam9:00 PM on Wednesday, May 22, 2019, debted to Riverbay. ber and apartment number sufficient to paign material as a service to Co-op City, unless extended in accordance with (c) No candidate shall have felony verify that the signature is from a resithese Rules. convictions or convictions of misde- dent shareholder. Signatures that can(Continued on next page)

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and the Committee will cause a notice to this effect to be published in the Co-op City Times. (c) Candidates shall, if requested by the Committee, request any improperly posted electronic campaign material to be removed from websites, Facebook pages, or similar electronic forums, maintained by any tenant, vendor, or other entity doing business with Riverbay.

3. Except for the material prepared and published by Riverbay as described herein, all literature used or distributed by or for a candidate must include the name, address, or post office box of the person or organization who issued such literature, and in the case of an organization, the name of the chairperson or treasurer.

4. Campaign literature may be slipped under apartment doors between the hours of 8:00 AM and 10:00 PM, and campaign handouts are permitted.

5. The unauthorized use of the Riverbay logo in any form is prohibited for use in or on campaign materials. (Resolution #93-96.)

6. No member of the Election Committee, the Board, or any of Riverbay’s employees, management staff, or contractors, can participate in any prize(s) approved by the Board during the election period.

7. Notwithstanding Paragraphs D(1) and (2), candidates shall be allowed to use social media and to conduct email and electronic campaigns in conformance with Paragraph D(4). (a) Candidates shall not (i) use social media or email anonymously or under an assumed name, (ii) engage in personal attacks on fellow candidates or shareholders, or (iii) make defamatory statements. Any such conduct shall be a violation of these rules, and the candidate may be subject to sanction by the Committee.

Riverbay shall not be liable for any defamatory statements made by any candidate, or by any person or entity in the course of the election campaign, nor shall Riverbay be required to insure, defend or indemnify any such candidate or conduct. Candidates agree to indemnify Riverbay for any and all costs and expense incurred by Riverbay, including attorney’s fees, incurred by Riverbay in the defense of any defamation claim arising out of any statement or publication of any kind made by said candidate, or by any person or entity acting on their behalf, during the election.

E. USE OF CO-OP CITY FACILITIES FOR CAMPAIGN ACTIVITIES 1. There shall be three official candidates’ forums. One forum shall take place on Thursday, April 25, 2019 in the Einstein Loop Community Center, Room 45 at 7:30 PM. The second forum shall take place on Wednesday, May 1, 2019 in the Bartow Community Center, Room 31 at 7:30 PM. The third forum shall take place on Monday, May 6, 2019 in the Dreiser Community Center, Room 4 at 7:30 PM. (a) The Committee shall, to the extent reasonably possible, televise the forums over Riverbay’s public access

channel. The transmission by Riverbay of any statement made by any person at the forum shall not be an endorsement of any such comment or statement by Riverbay and Riverbay shall not be responsible for, nor shall it indemnify, any person or candidate who makes any false or defamatory statement. No person, other than authorized Riverbay personnel may use audio or video equipment at any of the three forums; however, individuals may use personal electronic devices in a manner that does not interfere with the conduct of the forums. (b) All certified candidates will be invited to participate in the forums in accordance with the rules and procedures established by the Committee. If a candidate cannot attend the forum, and the candidate provides the Chairperson with the reason for non-attendance, the Chairperson, with the permission of the candidate, may announce the reason to the audience. (c) The Committee shall establish rules and procedures for the civil conduct of all forums, including the establishment of time limits for questions and answers, the limiting of participation, the editing of televised statements, and the removal or preclusion of individuals, including candidates, who, in the opinion of the Chairperson, are disruptive to the orderly conduct of a forum or who engage in personal or malicious attacks, or who make defamatory statements.

2. The use of any outdoor space owned by Riverbay for public gatherings related to the election is prohibited.

3. No candidate or organization may use the facilities of Riverbay Corporation for campaign activities, except as provided herein, unless applicable rates for the use of such facilities have been paid in advance to Riverbay, and unless all candidates can be provided with equal access to such facilities or services.

4. At no cost, Riverbay will publish pictures of each candidate and three different narrative statements or articles by each candidate in three successive print and electronic issues of the Co-op City Times beginning with the Saturday, April 27, 2019 issue. The Editor shall set the deadlines and technical standards for these submissions. All candidates’ articles will be reviewed by the Committee prior to publication. The Committee reserves the right to delete any material which in its exclusive opinion contains libelous statements, personal attacks, or material misstatement of fact. (a) In conjunction with the statements described herein, Riverbay will also publish at no charge a ¼-page campaign ad by each candidate in three successive print and electronic issues of the Co-op City Times beginning with the Saturday, April 27, 2019 issue. The same ad will be used in each of the three issues and will appear opposite each candidate’s article for that week. The Editor shall set the deadlines and technical standards for these submissions.

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statement of fact. (b) Starting on the day candidates are certified and continuing during the period of the campaign, board members who are not running for election shall be free to write Viewpoints of a “nonpolitical” nature, except that a board member may endorse candidates in one viewpoint only. It shall not be deemed to be “political” for a non-candidate Board member to describe the activities and achievements of the Board as a whole, including the activities of any incumbent candidates. In the event Board members wishes to publish a joint Viewpoint, they may do so, but only if the Viewpoint has been unanimously approved by the full Board. (c) Management shall not endorse any candidate or slate of candidates.

However, information of a non-political nature, for example, relating to the operation, management or maintenance of the property, or to an emergency may be published by the General Manager during this period of time. (d) In the event that an article appears in a print or electronic publication other than the Riverbay sponsored publication, which is currently titled the “Co-op City Times,” in which the actions of the Board as a whole, or of an individual Board member are challenged, the Board, or the individual Board member who is challenged, shall have the right to respond to such challenge, without regard to whether the Board member is a candidate in the election and without regard to the political nature of the comment. Any such response shall be limited to the subject matter of the challenge. (e) Similarly, a candidate who is not a Board member may respond to a challenge directed at the conduct or action(s) of that individual candidate.

5. A candidates’ meeting shall be held on Tuesday, April 16, 2019 at 8:00 PM, in the Bartow Community Center, Room 31.

A random drawing will be made to determine the order of placement of candidate statements and free campaign ads in each of the three election issues of the Co-op City Times and the order of speakers at the candidates’ forum. The drawing for order of speakers will also determine the relative position of each candidate’s name on a ballot. If possible, names on the ballot will automatically rotate.

6. Campaign ads other than those provided by Riverbay may be placed in the Co-op City Times, subject to Paragraph D(3), but must be paid in full by money order or certified check at least 48 hours before the normal deadline of an issue. The Committee will review all paid campaign ads prior to publication and reserves the right to reject any copy which, in its sole judgment, contains libelous statements, personal attacks or material misstatement of fact.

7. The election of directors to the Board is a right of residents of Co-op City. Employees living in Co-op City are encouraged to exercise their rights as residents of the community during the election within the scope of this policy. All Riverbay employees are reminded that as employees they have a duty of loyalty to Riverbay and should

not engage in any activity that raises the appearance of impropriety. Participation in the electoral process must not interfere with employees’ work duties. All employees shall refrain from engaging in any activity that may be construed as an attempt to abuse their positions as employees to influence the outcome of the election. Examples of acts that may be an abuse of an employee position include soliciting donations for candidate(s), distributing campaign material for or against particular candidate(s), or engaging in any other activity that may reasonably be viewed as an abuse of position. (a) Candidates who encourage, accept, or knowingly benefit from such prohibited participation are subject to disqualification by the Committee. (b) This policy does not affect employees’ right to engage in other concerted activities for the purpose of collective bargaining or other mutual aid or protection, or their right to refrain from any or all such activities.

F. BALLOTING AND CERTIFICATION 1. Voting will be by mail and by online, electronic ballots.

2. In accordance with Riverbay’s bylaws, only one vote per occupied residential unit, cast by a resident shareholder of record residing in said unit, shall be counted.

3. All ballots, including electronic ballots, must be cast by an eligible, residential shareholder of record, and verified by such means as the Election Committee determines to be reasonable, in its sole discretion.

4. Any eligible, resident shareholder of record residing in an occupied unit may vote, but only one ballot may be cast by a unit, regardless of the number of shareholders of record residing within said unit.

5. Mailing, tabulation, collection, processing, initial counting and preservation of election ballots shall be conducted by an independent, third-party company, selected by the Board pursuant to a written contract, duly approved in accordance with all corporate and regulatory requirements. A copy of any such contract, as well as the name and address of any such independent third-party, shall be published in the Co-op City Times.

6. One ballot will be mailed by the independent third-party on or before May 1st, 2019 to each residential unit occupied by one or more eligible residential shareholders of record at the address set forth for said shareholder(s) of record on Riverbay’s books and records as of April 8, 2019.

7. In the event that more than one ballot is received from a single unit, only the earliest dated ballot, or the first electronically recorded ballot, shall be counted. All other ballots received from said unit shall be disregarded, but preserved until five (5) days after the period to challenge the election has passed.

8. Unless the voting period is extended or modified by the Board of Directors and/or the Election Committee, to be counted, any mail-in ballot must be postmarked no later than May 22, 2019.

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Any electronic vote must be transmitted and received no earlier than 6:00 AM on May 8, 2019 and no later than 9:00 PM on May 22, 2019.

In the event that the voting period is extended or modified by the Election Committee for purposes of obtaining a quorum, the Election Committee may count any valid ballot cast by a shareholder eligible to vote during the modified period, electronically or by mail without regard to the postmarked date.

9. All ballots received, including disqualified ballots, shall be preserved until the time to challenge the election has lapsed.

10. The initial count, as recorded by the third-party independent company, shall be provided to the Election Committee no later than 12:00 PM on Wednesday, May 23, 2019. The initial count shall set forth the total number of ballots cast, the total number of votes received by each candidate, the total number of votes cast for each candidate by building, the number of votes disqualified and the basis therefore, and the total number of ballots required for a quorum.

11. The Election Committee shall, in a meeting to commence at 7:00 PM on Tuesday, May 28, 2019, at which the Chair of the Committee and at least one other Committee member is present, review and certify the final count of the election ballots. Each candidate for election, together with one resident observer of each such candidate, shall be invited to attend and observe the certification of votes by the Election Committee. Candidates wishing such representation must notify the Legal Department of the name of any such observer, in writing, no later than May 23, 2019. Candidates and observers shall not interfere in any way with the certification procedures.

12. Upon completion of the count, the Committee shall certify to the Board that a quorum has been obtained, the total number of votes cast, the total number of votes disqualified, the total number of votes cast for each candidate, and the names of the candidates who have been elected, as follows: (a) The five candidates who have received the highest number of votes will be certified to the Board as having been elected to full three-year terms. (b) The candidate receiving the sixth highest vote shall be certified as having been elected to a vacant Board seat, if any, which will have the longest unexpired term. (c) The Committee shall continue the certification of candidates by certifying the candidate with the next highest vote for each vacancy by the longest unexpired terms, if necessary, until all vacant seats on the Board are filled.

13. Unless an extended schedule is in effect, the Election Committee shall cause the official Certification of the Election to be publicly posted by 10:00 AM on May 29, 2019, or if the Certification has not yet been completed, as soon thereafter as possible after the conclusion of the Election Certification Meeting.

14. If a quorum is not reached, the

Committee may recommend that the voting period be extended for an additional twenty (20) days, or implement an extended voting schedule, during which time shareholders eligible to vote in the election who received a ballot but did not cast a vote, shall be allowed to cast their ballot. If a quorum is not reached at the end of the extended voting period, the Board shall schedule a new election, to be conducted within thirty (30) days of the date that the Committee certifies the lack of a quorum.

15. Until such time as a quorum is obtained and a valid election conducted, existing Directors shall continue to hold their office.

G. DISQUALIFICATION OF CANDIDATES FOR MISCONDUCT 1. The Committee may recommend the disqualification of a candidate for violation of these rules, or impose an administrative charge, not to exceed $300.00 per violation, on any candidate that it determines has violated, caused or knowingly permitted others to violate these Rules. The Committee may do so on its own initiative, or upon the complaint of another candidate or resident.

However, the Committee is under no obligation to initiate a proceeding under this Section, or Section H, unless the Committee, in its sole discretion, believes it to be appropriate.

2. No candidate may be disqualified for election to the Board unless the Committee has provided the candidate with notice of its intention to consider the candidate’s disqualification for election, and conducted a hearing in accordance with the procedures set forth in Section H below.

3. The Committee may impose an administrative charge, without conducting a formal hearing in accordance with Section H, if the Committee has provided the candidate with notice that it may impose such a fee, the reason the Committee is considering imposing a fee, and an opportunity for the candidate to appear before the Committee to contest the imposition of an administrative fee.

4. Notification of the Election Committee’s decision to impose an administrative fee will be hand delivered to the candidate by Riverbay’s Department of Public Safety or if not home, left under the candidate’s apartment door.

5. Upon delivery of the notification of a fine by Public Safety, the candidate is indebted to Riverbay and payment is due at the bookkeeping office located at 2049 Bartow Avenue, along with a copy of the notice by 5:00 PM on the second business day following delivery of the notice by Public Safety.

6. Any candidate may object to a determination of the Committee to impose an administrative charge, and may, within ten (10) days of delivery of said determination to the candidate by Public Safety, request a review of such determination by the Board. The Board, in its discretion, may affirm, modify, or reverse the determination, or decline, without explanation, to review the Committee’s determination. A request for a review shall not stay a candidate’s obligation to make payment of any admin-

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H. CHALLENGES TO VOTING RESULTS 1. Any aggrieved resident or aggrieved candidate may challenge the certification of a candidate for election, or the results of the election, or the election of any one candidate, based upon election irregularities or the failure of a candidate to meet required qualifications, by notifying the Chairperson of the challenge, c/o Legal Department.

The Committee may also initiate a challenge to the election, or to the candidacy or election of any candidate, on its own initiative.

2. The challenge must be in writing.

Such written challenge must specifically set forth the reason and the factual basis for the challenge. Any challenge by the Committee shall be on written notice to the candidate, or candidates impacted by the challenge, delivered to the candidate(s) by the Public Safety Department in person, or under their door if they are not home.

3. A written challenge by a candidate or shareholder eligible to vote in the election must be delivered by hand to the Legal Department as soon as possible, but no later than 5:00 PM on Thursday, May 30, 2019. Failure to file a timely written challenge by 5:00 PM on Thursday, May 30, 2019, shall preclude consideration of the challenge by the Committee. In the event that a quorum was not obtained by the May 28, 2019 Certification Date, then in that event, the time to file an objection to the Election shall be extended until one (1) business day after the Election has been certified, by 5:00 PM on said day.

4. Should the Committee find the challenge to be without merit, it may dispense with a hearing and reject the challenge in writing.

5. If, after reviewing the challenge, the Committee determines that the challenge sets forth substantial questions concerning the certification of any candidate or candidates, or the results of the election, the Committee may hold a formal hearing to review the challenge.

6. All hearings under this Section H shall be scheduled upon prior notice to the challenger and to the candidate(s) whose qualifications, certifications, or election are being challenged.

7. The hearing shall commence no later than five (5) business days after the Committee’s receipt of the challenge. The Chairperson may request that a member of the Committee recuse him/ herself from the hearing if such committee member has a conflict of interest.

8. Upon notice of a formal hearing by the Committee, the challenger or candidate whose certification is being challenged may submit affidavits to the Chairperson, setting forth the charges and facts upon which the challenge is based.

Such affidavits and supporting documents shall also be delivered by the challenging party, by hand, to the opposing party’s home address at least one day before the scheduled hearing.

9. At the hearing, either party may present testimony supporting the challenge.

10. The proceedings shall be recorded; however, any person or party requesting a copy or transcript of any such recording shall be responsible for the costs of producing said recording or transcript.

11. No witness will be allowed to present testimony except under oath as administered by the Chairperson. No witness will be called on behalf of a challenger, unless the challenger has submitted an affidavit from the witness prior to such testimony providing the sum and substance of the witness’s testimony and served said affidavit upon the Committee and the opposing party in the manner set forth above. The challenger(s) shall also be required to appear at such hearing and may be subject to examination by the Committee or the challenged candidate(s).

12. At any hearing, General Counsel to Riverbay, or an attorney designated

by General Counsel, shall be present to advise the Committee. Any candidate or resident participant shall be entitled to be represented at the hearing by counsel of his or her own choice and at his or her own expense.

13. At such hearing, the Chairperson shall be the presiding officer and shall make any ruling with respect to the procedure to be followed, or the testimony or evidence to be introduced. The Committee need not follow formal evidentiary rules applicable to the Courts of this State. In the event a member of the Committee who is present shall dispute any such procedural or evidentiary ruling by the Chair, the Chair may be overruled by a majority vote of those members present. After testimony by a witness for either party, the opposing party shall have the right to question the witness.

14. At the conclusion of such hearing, the Committee may uphold or void the election results, disqualify the candidate for a violation of these Rules, apply other sanctions as set forth in Paragraph G(1) of these Rules, or dismiss the charges brought. In order to void any election result, or to disqualify a candidate, such violation must be deemed to be material by the Committee in light of the number of votes cast for the candidate and the number cast in the election.

15. If a candidate who is disqualified received one of the highest vote counts, the disqualified candidate shall be ineligible to take office. The candidate who received the next highest count will be certified to the Board in his or her place.

(If more than one candidate is disqualified, the next candidate or candidates with the highest vote will be certified.)

16. The decision of the Committee shall be addressed to the Board, shall be in writing, shall state the basis for its recommendation, and shall constitute the Committee’s final certification of the election results, or the qualification of a candidate.

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the issue within ten (10) days shall, except for good cause shown, be deemed an acceptance of the Committee’s recommendation.

18. Any candidate or resident aggrieved by the Board’s final determination shall have the right to seek judicial review of the Board’s determination, provided that any such Court challenge must be commenced within ten (10) days of the Board’s decision, or within

ten (10) days of the Board’s failure to render a decision.

19. The Committee may call for a recount of all ballots cast, if it is determined by the Committee that such an action is warranted. Such recount of the ballots must be completed, and the result certified by the Committee to the Board, within four days of the date the Committee determines such recount is necessary. The results of this recount, upon certification by the Committee, will constitute the final election results.

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Avengers: Endgame I don’t even know where to begin with Avengers: Endgame. I mean, what else can be said of a culmination of 11 years, 22 films of complete genius ambition. I don’t think I ever saw anything like Endgame before, what an epic conclusion to the Infinity Wars saga. It was so incredibly beautiful.

Just about everything in this film was perfect to me, not a wasted frame. It literally got started even before the Marvel credits. They didn’t give us a chance to prepare! Also, I must say, this was, by far, the most fun I have ever had at the theater in like all my life of watching films in theaters. So many crowd- pleasing moments, I have lost track in counting! Everyone went crazy in some scenes. It was so awesome and so much fun!

Robert Downey Jr. needs to maybe get consideration for Best Actor in this. I thought he was absolutely phenomenal in Endgame. Chris Evans and Jeremy Renner, too, were just incredible. The acting in this film was just so good. Everyone had their moments to shine. Brilliantly done! Chris Hemsworth is a standout as well, he is completely hitting

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20. The Committee may call for a process, candidates, prospective candinew election if the Committee has dates, shareholders, and their respective determined that material irregularities agents, representatives or supporters, cast doubt on the election results, or in agree to fully comply with and be bound the event the number of votes cast did by these election Rules. not constitute the legally required quorum. Such a new election must take place in accordance with these rules on a date within thirty (30) days after the final decision on the challenge and such election held among the previously 3/20/19 ________________________ qualified candidates.

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his stride in his comedy. He is so good in this. Honestly, I think we will be fine with the next Men In Black film.

Also, I think all of the humor that they included in this is in the right places; it balanced out with the emotional impact the film had, and man, did they have those emotional scenes and then some. Some may say it was too much, but I don’t know – it was perfect and boy, were they bittersweet!

Some may say it is over for Marvel, but that is rookietalk. I am saying after 23 films, Marvel has just begun. I am sure they have more up their sleeves and it will be as amazing as these lists of films were.

Avengers: Endgame is a complete masterpiece in all sense of its meaning. I don’t know if there will be anything like it ever again – maybe the 50th film of the conclusion of Part 2 Saga, but as of now, I am still speechless, flabbergasted and still in my feelings from the film. 10/10 Anthony and Joe Russo – Directors Robert Downey Jr. – Tony Stark/Iron Man Chris Evans – Steve Rogers/Captain America Mark Ruffalo – Bruce Banner/Hulk Chris Hemsworth – Thor

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Pentecostal Tabernacle

Pentecostal Tabernacle, 100 Co-op City Blvd., Building 22A, Bronx, N.Y. 10475; Tel. 718-324-0334 or 718-320-4218.

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.

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 -25 states: And they that are Christ’s have crucified the flesh with the affections and lust. If we live in the spirit, let us also walk in the spirit. 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.

—Rev. R. Sibblies

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Pastor & Evangelist Vernon Little greets everyone in the name of Jesus, that name which is above every name. We want you to know that you are welcome in this house of the Lord! It is His house by ownership: it is our house by stewardship: and it can be your house by membership; so come on in and join with us. May God bless you in this house!

We are not asked to deny our pain and suffering, but we can take heart in God’s avility to use it for good. Let’s look at Scripture to support this. 2nd Corinthians 1:3-7 says: 3 Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, 4 who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves receive from God. 5 For just as we share abundantly in the sufferings of Christ, so also our comfort abounds through Christ.

6 If we are distressed, it is for your comfort and salvation; if we are comforted, it is for your comfort, which produces in you patient endurance of the same sufferings we suffer.

7 And our hope for you is firm, because we know that just as you share in our sufferings, so also you share in our comfort.

Invitation: Sweet Hour of Prayer is today at 3 p.m. Sunday School is tomorrow at 10 a.m. Our Sunday Morning Worship Service is at 11 a.m. Every 3rd Sunday following the morning worship, we serve Holy Communion.

Vernon Little just released a new EP titled ‘Double Minded,’ a fusion of gospel, R&B, and rap. He also has videos on YouTube. You can see Vernon during the competition segment at the 2019 McDonald’s Gospel Fest taking place on May 11 at the Prudential Center in Newark, NJ. We are located at 171 Dreiser Loop in Section 1. Our phone # is (347) 276-4925. Jesus loves you, and so do we!

—Evangelist Vernon Little

Faith In God Church & Bible Institute

Fri., May 10

Thu., May 9

Wed., May 8

Tues., May 7

Mon., May 6

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Bartow

Einstein

Dreiser

MENU

Room 31 unless otherwise noted

Room 49 unless otherwise noted

Room 7 unless otherwise noted

Alternate Kosher Meals are also available

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

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

Health & Wellness Support Group Bartow Center 10 a.m. – 11 a.m.

YOGA w/Peggy Hill 11 a.m. - 12 p.m., JASA main office Arthritis Exercises 11 a.m.-noon Card Games 2-4 p.m.

Dominoes 2:30 p.m.

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

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

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

Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session 9:3010:30 a.m.

Orange Juice, Turkey Stay Well Exercise 10-11 a.m., rm. 2 Burger with BBQ Around The Lunch Table 11:30 a.m. Color Your Stress Away 11 a.m., rm. 4

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

Bingo 1-3 p.m., rm. 35 Diabetes Support Group 2nd Monday, 1 p.m.

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

Dominoes 10 a.m., rm. 45 Health & Wellness Support Walking Club 10:30 a.m.

Group 10 a.m. – 11 a.m.

Caregiver Support Group 1 p.m., 1st Karaoke by Steven 1 p.m., rm. 45 & 3rd Tues.

New – Weight Management SupCard Games 2-4 p.m. port Group w/Clifton — 1 p.m.

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

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

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

Stay Well Exercise 10 – 11 a.m.

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

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

Computer Class JASA main office 11 a.m. -12 p.m.

Dominoes 2:30 p.m.

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

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

Crochet & Knitting 10 - 11 a.m.

Spanish Class 11 a.m.-12 p.m.

Bartow Main Office Dancercise w/Damion 1-2 p.m., JASA main office Card Games 2-4 p.m.

Dominoes 10 a.m., rm. 45 Spelling Bee 10 a.m.

New – Body in motion w/Ola 10 a.m. – 11 a.m.

Spanish Practice Class 10:30 a.m., in the Computer Lab Zumba 11 a.m. -12 p.m., rm. 4 New – Arts w/Becky 10 a.m.-12 p.m., rm. 49

Basic Cell Phone & iPad training – 11 a.m.

Mind Teasers 12-1 p.m., rm. 4 Diabetes Support Group 1 p.m. – Last Monday of the month Bereavement Counseling 1 p.m., rm. 8 Gentle Yoga 1:15-2 p.m., rm. 2 Intermediate Yoga 2-3 p.m.

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

Alert & Alive 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Cultural Dance 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m., Aud. B

Computer Class 11 a.m.–12 p.m.

Mind Teasers 12-1 p.m., rm. 4 Zumba 1-2 p.m., Aud. A Matinee 1 p.m., rm. 7 Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session 9:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m.

Sewing 9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.

Art Class 1 p.m.-3 p.m.

Yoga 2 p.m.-3 p.m., rm. 2

Dominoes 10 a.m., rm. 45 Grandparent Connection 1st Thurs., rm. 35, 10:30 a.m.

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

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

Karaoke by Steven 1 p.m., rm. 45 New – Arts w/Becky 10 a.m.-12 p.m., rm. 49

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

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

Drama Club 1:30 p.m. - 4 p.m.

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

Dominoes 10 a.m., rm. 45 Men’s Line Dancing 9-10 a.m.

Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session Word Games 9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Art 10 a.m., rm. 45 9:30-10:30 a.m.; 11 a.m.-12 p.m.

Bingo 1 p.m. – 2 p.m.

Women’s Line Dancing Meditative Moments 11 a.m.-12 p.m., Pokeno 2-4 p.m., rm. 35 10-11:30 a.m.

Blood Pressure 2nd & 4th Fri., 10 rm. 8 Chat Session 10 a.m.

Pokeno 3rd Fri., 1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Piano Sing-along 11 a.m.-12 p.m. a.m.-11:30 a.m., rm. 45 Bingo 1-3 p.m.

Free Oil Painting Classes Card Games 2-4 p.m.

For information, please call: (718) 320-2066 (Schedule subject to change without notice) Payments for trips @ the Bartow office can be made Monday – Friday: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m., & 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. only Funded by: The NYC Department for the Aging, The NYS Office for the Aging and Riverbay Corporation.

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

JASA TimeBank – A free, intergenerational, volunteer service exchange program. Members bank their time providing and receiving services, such as doing errands, tutoring, English/Spanish lessons, alterations, assisting neighborhood organizations & much more.

For additional information or to become a volunteer, contact Helen Atkins, 929-399-1388.

(FREE) LiveOn NY – SCRIE/SNAP (Food Stamps) Assistance – Fri., May 10 & 24, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. JASA main office, 2049 Bartow Ave. No appointments! Walk-ins! First come, first served! Please make copies of your documents before coming to the office.

(FREE) Healthy Heart Workshop – Every Tues., Apr. 16 – May 17, 177 Dreiser Loop, room 7, 1 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. To register, contact Julissa Reynoso, 646-9461252 or Paola Ogando, 718-320-1345.

(New) Join our Weight Management Support Group every 2nd Wednesday of the month at 1 p.m.

135 Einstein Loop, Room 49. To register, contact Clifton Hamlett, 929-399-1371.

Empire Casino – Tues., May 7, $5. Bartow – 9:00; Einstein – 9:15; Dreiser – 9:30 a.m.

(FREE) Walk w/Ease – Every Tues., May 7 – June 11, at the Einstein sr. ctr., 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. Please call 718-320-2066 to register.

Kosher

Non-Kosher

sauce, Plain Hamburger bun, Spiced sweet potatoes, Green beans, Wax beans, Applesauce Alt: Tuna salad

Oven fried chicken Baked Macaroni & Cheese Sautéed Green Beans

Apple juice, Chicken Francaise, Orzo w/vegetables, California blend vegetables, Whole wheat bread, Fresh fruit Alt: Egg salad

Mango Chutney Pork roast Baked potatoes Normandy blend

Orange Pineapple juice, Beef Lasagna Tossed salad w/dressing Cucumber salad Whole wheat bread Fruit Cocktail Alt: Salmon salad

Arroz con Pollo Chicken breast & rice Okra w/tomatoes

Salmon Barley, Corn & Black Bean salad Cucumber salad

Chicken Cordon Bleu White rice String beans

Apple juice Rosemary chicken Noodle Kugel Steamed carrots Fresh fruit Challah bread Alt: Gefilte fish

Fish w/Creole sauce Black beans & rice Lettuce & Tomatoes

a Mother’s Day Meal a

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

Walmart – Wed., May 8, $15. Bartow – 8:30 a.m.; Einstein – 8:45 a.m.; Dreiser – 9:00 a.m.

JASA Senior Services Annual Mother’s Day Celebration – Thurs., May 9, $7 in advance. 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Tickets will not be sold at the door. 135 Einstein Loop, Rm. 45. Menu: Non Kosher: Chicken Cordon Bleu, wild rice and string beans. Kosher: Salmon, barley corn & black bean salad & cucumber salad. Tickets will be sold at all three senior ctrs. Pick-ups: Bartow – 10:15 a.m.; Dreiser Loop – 10:30 a.m.

Costco – Fri., May 10, $5. Bartow – 9:30; Einstein – 9:45; Dreiser – 10 a.m.

Stew Leonard’s – Fri., May 10, $6. Bartow – 9:30; Einstein – 9:45; Dreiser – 10 a.m.

Aldi – Mon., May 13, $3. Bartow – 9:30; Einstein – 9:45; Dreiser – 10 a.m.

Empire Casino – Tues., May 14, $5. Bartow – 9:00; Einstein – 9:15; Dreiser – 9:30 a.m.

(FREE) Walk w/Ease – Every Thurs., May 16 – June 20 at the Bartow Ctr., 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.

Please call 718-320-2066 to register.

Annual Health & Wellness Fair - Wed., May 15, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Einstein senior center, 135 Einstein Loop, Rm. 45. Music, raffles, blood pressure screenings, entertainment, health tips, etc. Pick-ups: Bartow – 9:15 a.m.; Dreiser – 9:30 a.m. For lunch, please contact the senior centers: Bartow: 718-320-2066; Dreiser: 718320-1345; Einstein: 718-671-2090. All three senior centers will be closed - no activities.

St. Mary’s Pool – $3, Fri., May 17. Pool aerobics for seniors, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Bartow – 8:30; Einstein

– 8:45; Dreiser – 9 a.m. There is a $25 yearly fee to use the facility, which can be paid at the pool by check, money order or credit/debit card.

JASA Celebrates Cinco de Mayo – Sat. May 18, $7 in advance. Tickets will not be sold at the door. 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., 135 Einstein Loop, Rm. 45. Music by DJ Woody; tacos & fixings; Mariachi band. Tickets will be sold at all three senior centers.

Villa Roma Senior Day BBQ in Callacoon NY – Wed., May 29, $82. Pick-ups: Bartow – 8:15 a.m.; Dreiser – 8:30 a.m.; Einstein – 8:45 a.m. Coffee & Danish on arrival, buffet BBQ luncheon from 12 p.m. – 2 p.m.; DJ & dancing from 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. Enjoy swimming, bocce, shuffleboard & so much more. Depart destination at 4 p.m. Coach bus – 50 seats available, No refunds. Payments due no later than Fri., May 10.

Pindar Vineyards in Peconic, NY – Tues., June 25, $90. Pick-ups: Bartow – 9 a.m.; Dreiser – 9:15 a.m.; Einstein – 9:30. Sit down luncheon at J&R Steakhouse with salad, choice of Chicken Francese, prime rib or stuffed flounder. Side dishes, dessert, coffee, tea & soda.

Shopping at Tanger Outlets w/discount coupons for group. Depart destination 6 p.m. 50 seats available. No refunds. Payments due no later than Fri., June 7.

Ace in the Hole @ Royal Manor, NJ – Tribute to Luther Vandross (Power of Love), Tues., July 30. $95.

Pick-ups: Bartow – 8:30 a.m. Dreiser – 8:45 a.m. ; Einstein – 9 a.m. Deluxe coach bus. Family style luncheon includes rolls, salad, corn chowder, baked ham, roasted chicken, side dishes & dessert. No refunds. Payments due no later than Wed., July 5. Departure, 3 p.m.

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Goose Island Seniors

We had a wonderful time at the Indoor Picnic last week. Thank you all for coming and making your food donations. All the food was good. Hope you enjoyed it to.

Sight & Sound, “Jesus” – Tuesday, May 21, Lancaster, PA. Price, $130, includes free buffet at Golden Corral; time: 12 p.m. and show “Jesus” at 3 p.m. Buses leaving from our three usual bus stops: Einstein at 8 a.m., Asch Loop at 8:10 a.m. and Dreiser at 8:20 a.m. Payment due May 8. Second bus was ordered. A few seats still available.

Resorts Casino — Thursday, July 11, in Atlantic City, N.J. Time: 8:30 a.m. from our three usual bus stops. Price, $40. Rebate, $25 play. Come and also enjoy the beach, boardwalk and shopping.

Bingo – Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Time: 1:15 p.m.-3:30 p.m. in our clubroom 39. Members only. Admission, $5.00 for 3 cards, 12 games and Jackpot. Extra cards are 25¢ each. Refreshments available. Sunday

Bingo, May 26.

Karaoke – Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. with Stephen in room 45. Come sing or listen to a free concert. All are welcome.

Our Lounge – Come sit and relax, read a book from our large library.

To all members: Happy Birthday to our members who celebrate their day in the month of May: Jesse Seise, Carole Haque, Bernice De Carmo, Mary Pilla, Patricia Cipollaro, Gerald Ortiz, Josephine Betacourt, Vivian MelendezVasquez, Geneva Lindsey and Clotilda Hartfield Note: Call Ann or Stephen at Goose Island Seniors, 718-379-9613, or visit us at 135 Einstein Loop, room 39, Bronx, NY 10475. Office hours: (mornings) Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.

(Evenings) Mon., Wed. & Fri., 12 p.m. – 8 p.m. and Tues. & Thurs. evenings, 4 p.m. – 6 p.m.

Stephen (cell): 347-847-1941.

Good health to all.

—Stephen Roberts, Sr.

Coalition of African American Churches & Community Organizations

The Coalition of African-American Churches & Community Organizations of Co-op City, Inc.’s next general membership meeting will be held on Tuesday, May 7, at noon in the Dreiser Community Center, room 15. We are requesting all members to please attend. Please watch this column for further information. It is important that two representatives are sent from each organization to attend all Coalition meetings.

The Coalition gives our deepest condolences to the family of Maxine Sullivan, our beloved sister, who recently passed away.

Please inform the Coalition of any suggestions that you may have. Ms. Virginia Stewart is the president of the Coalition. Phone number: (718) 671-4506.

The Coalition is a non-profit organization dedicated to maintaining and improving the quality of life of cooperators while providing educational and culturally enriching programs for the community. We also act as one voice for all Coalition members where there are issues of common concern and human rights. We also sponsor the Friends & Family Day Celebration, and the Annual Kwanzaa Celebration events, both events are free for the community.

Members of the Coalition include the following: African-American Association; Co-op City Baptist Church; Retirees of Dreiser Loop; Harriet Tubman Independent Democratic Club; NAACP Co-op City Branch and St. Joseph’s Episcopal Church.

Churches and organizations that desire to join the Coalition may apply for membership by calling (718) 671-4506 or (718) 671-9610 for membership application, which should be returned with a letter on your church/organization’s letterhead and signed by the minister/president. Read the Coalition’s weekly column for information about events and issues. Remember the Coalition’s motto is, “Coming Together is the Beginning, Keeping Together is Progress, & Working Together is Success.”

—Harman T. Leacock

AARP Chapter #4997

FYI: Our Membership Meeting is scheduled for Monday, May 13, 1 p.m. in Dreiser Community Center, room 1.

Heartfelt condolences to the family of Maxine Sullivan.

Good & Welfare – 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.

2019 Tour Activities June 23-28: Montreal, Quebec City and Ottawa (Canada’s Capital City) – 6 days/5 nights includes Motor Coach transportation; guided tours, 5 breakfasts, 5 dinners, and much more; valid Passport is required. Sold out. Contact Hannah, 718-379-7962, or Judith, 718-379-3370.

September 17-19: Ride the Rails in West Virginia. Ride two trains in one day: The Cheat Mountain Salamander and the Durbin Rocket; 3 days/2 nights; 2 breakfasts, 1 lunch and 2 dinners; $539/person double; $708, single ($50 deposit due immediately). Contact Hannah, 718-379-7962, or Judith, 718-3793370.

December 10: Miracle of Christmas at the Sight & Sound Theater with lunch at Golden Corral, includes Motor Coach transportation; 11 a.m. show, 150 ($40 non-refundable deposit due at sign-up). Contact Hannah, 718-379-7962, or Judith, 718379-3370.

Attention: When signing up for the above trips, please give your name, phone number and a deposit. Checks/ money orders made payable to AARP Chapter 4997 with the name of the trip in the memo section of your check/ money order. Room 0 (Dreiser Community Center) is opened Monday or Thursday, noon – 3 p.m. for checks to be dropped off (in an envelope w/Group/Trip Leader Name). They may be mailed to the Group/Trip Leader.

—Delores Debnam

Scheduling Activities Calendar

May is National Bike Month!

Explore Co-op City’s bike trails!

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Open Door Ministries Shackled Minds Full Sermon @ opendoorministries.net Luke 15 Now the tax collectors and sinners were all gathering around to hear Jesus. 2 But the Pharisees and the teachers of the law muttered, this man welcomes sinners and eats with them.

Those who reflect and are concerned about their spiritual needs look for Jesus. Those who are selfsatisfied and comfortable hate him and question his motives. When we lose something there is no satisfaction until we find it. In the same way Jesus was asking for mercy on those that have lost their way.

11 Jesus continued: “There was a man who had two sons. 12 The younger one said to his father, Father, give me my share of the estate.” So, he divided his property between them. 13 Not long after that, the younger son got together all he had, set off for a distant country and there squandered his wealth in wild living.

The younger son was discontented. Just like Adam and Eve, he had everything and wanted more – he was rebelling against his father just as they rebelled against God. It was not about the fruit or possessions, but about shaking off the shackles of oppression authority represented.

Numbers 11:4 The rabble with them began to crave other food, and again the Israelites started wailing and said, “If only we had meat to eat! 5 We remember the fish we ate in Egypt at no cost—also the cucumbers, melons, leeks, onions and garlic. 6 But now we have lost our appetite; we never see anything but this manna!” Rebellious appetites lead to rebellious behavior. When we seek excitement, new religion, a different ideal, we may be in danger of forsaking God for the sake of gratifying our flesh.

14 After he had spent everything, there was a severe famine in that whole country, and he began to be in need. 16 He longed to fill his stomach with the pods that the pigs were eating, but no one gave him anything. 17 When he came to his senses, he said, how many of my father’s hired servants have food to spare, and here I am starving to death! 18 I will set out and go back to my father and say to him: Father, I have sinned against heaven and against you.

19 I am no longer worthy to be called your son; make me like one of your hired servants. 20 So he got up and went to his father. We can reach such a low level of despair that we desire what animals eat.

If one is not careful about their desires whether it be for change, love or something novel those good things can lead to suffering and ultimately a bondage of the will.

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

Open Door Ministries’ Therapeutic Mentoring Program offers free Counseling. Contact Pastor Luis by text 917-334-4407 or email opendoorministries.net.

Blessings in Christ, —Pastor Luis Ramos

General Information: The Traditional Synagogue is located in Section 5, 120 Erdman Place in the rear lobby of 27B. It is on the ground floor of Building 27B. It is handicap accessible, no steps.

Phone #: 718-379-6920. Office hours are Thursday and Sunday from noon to 2 p.m. Please call the office before you attempt to come over. If no one is in the office, please leave a message.

The synagogue has services on Saturday morning starting at 9:00 am. After services, we always have a kiddush. The synagogue has a Facebook page, Traditional Synagogue.

The synagogue needs donations. Whatever amount you can donate, big or small, would help the synagogue’s finances.

The synagogue needs men to help make a minyan.

There are a lot of Jewish men who live in Co-op City who don’t come to services. Please come by 9:30 a.m. so we can take out the Torah.

The Traditional Synagogue is the only synagogue

in Co-op City.

Sabbath ends on Saturday, May 4, at 8:47 p.m.

Candle Lighting for Friday, May 10, is at 7:41 p.m.

Good and Welfare: We sell Tree Certificates in honor or memory of a loved one. The cost is only $15.00 per tree. Mazel Tov to all having Simchas. If you’re ill, wishing yougood health. If you asked the rabbi to say prayers for a sick person, you should make your donation to the synagogue.

To All members: Happy Birthday to all members who will celebrate their birthday in May – Scott Katz and Karla Klaus. For those members celebrating their birthday/anniversary in April, please send me your names and I will add them to the list.

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

Your support of the Traditional Synagogue is greatly appreciated.

Wishing all our members and friends peace and good health.

—Bruce Gitelson

Traditional Synagogue

Co-op City Times / May 4, 2019 Use caution not to hit walls or other cars when parking or pulling out of your spot. Always leave your tires facing straight ahead so there are no surprises when exiting your spot. Use care and courtesy when opening your doors when parked next to other vehicles. Garage rules and regulation are enforced by the Co-op City Department of Public Safety, as well as the Parking Facilities Department 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Speed bumps have also been added to garages to slow traffic down.

It is also important to ensure that parkers do not park in a reserved spot or a handicapped spot. Both garages #5 and #7 have reserved parking on the second floor in addition to the first floor and the ramps leading to the second floor. Illegal parking subjects the vehicle to the risk of being towed or having a Community Complaint issued. There are some additional handicapped spots being added to some of the garages. Please look on the ground for a reserved spot or a handicapped designation before parking in a spot.

The Co-op City Department of Public Safety deploys uniformed officers in vehicles, in scooters, on bicycles and on foot to patrol garages. Garage patrols are conducted around-the-clock. Foot sweeps of garages allow officers to conduct thorough and methodical inspections. Detectives in plainclothes are also utilized to patrol the garages. Video surveillance is also in use within the garages. Upgrading and expansion of video surveillance is ongoing. If you are ever involved in a motor vehicle accident in the garage, be sure to notify NYPD and the Department of Public Safety immediately. Failure to do so can result in an arrest and/or suspension of garage parking privileges.

Reports of suspicious persons or activities are investigated promptly. Any persons observed in the garage may be asked to provide identification, including vehicle registration for a vehicle parked in the garage. Persons observed within the garages without a valid reason can be placed under arrest and receive a Universal Summons for Trespass. Arrests can also be made for crimes, including Grand Larceny Auto, Burglary or Possession of Burglars Tools. If the arrested person is a Co-op City resident, a Co-op City Community Complaint, which carries a monetary fine, can also be issued in connection with the arrest.

It is most important that garage parkers notify the Department of Public Safety at (718) 671-3050, 9-11 and the garage attendant if they observe any suspicious persons or activity in the garages. Suspicious activity near vehicles parked on the street should also be reported. If you see something that just does not seem right, it is best to call immediately. Your intuition that something is wrong usually is just that and is always worth investigating. Residents whose windows face the roof of a garage have often called in suspicious activity around vehicles. Observations by residents have yielded many arrests over the years.

When vigilant residents report suspicious activities to us, patterns of auto crimes are readily identified and put to an end with the arrest of the person(s) responsible. Active involvement by residents allows auto crime rates within Co-op City to remain among the lowest in the city. The Co-op City Department of Public Safety would, therefore, like to thank all persons who have called in to report suspicious activity.

On a related note, please be sure to buckle your seatbelt and avoid distractions when driving. Texting or speaking on a cell phone greatly increases your chance of being involved in a motor vehicle accident.

If you plan to consume alcoholic beverages, be sure to designate a driver who will not drink or call a taxi.

Always remember, if you see something, say something. Call 9-1-1 and the Department of Public Safety at (718) 671-3050. Callers may remain anonymous when giving information.

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. It is also important to remember that not all disabilities are visible. Someone who appears to be healthy may have a physical or developmental disability.

May is awareness month for ALS, Allergies and Asthma, Arthritis, Cystic Fibrosis, Celiac Disease, Fibromyalgia, High Blood, Lupus and Lyme disease.

This is a good opportunity to schedule an appointment for a physical exam. May 8 is known as World Ovarian Cancer Awareness Day. May 10 is known as World Lupus Day. It is also a good opportunity to learn about these diseases or others which may affect your friends, family members or neighbors. Knowledge is power, the more you learn the stronger you become.

Public Safety

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Co-op City Little League Grand Opening Day Sponsor Day Coming Up Saturday, May 4

Co-op City Little League (CCLL) had a very successful Opening Day last Saturday. Our TBALL division, run by Chris Robles, had a fantastic outing with all TBALLer’s learning the fundamentals of baseball.

In our Farms division, the Cozy Cottage/Sangria team defeated the Bargold Storage team 11-9. Jose Berrios, Jr. and Tristan Caban led the way for the Cozy Cottage/Sangria team while Nicholas Graham and Alice Hill did well for Bargold Storage. In the other Farms game, the Champion Auto Sales team defeated the Sherwin-Williams team in an exciting game 9-8. Malachi DuBose and Erickson Martes led the attack for Champion Auto Sales while Cameron Servino and Makayla Rosario led the Sherwin-Williams team.

The Minors division team defeated Pelham Bay on Sunday by the score of 11-5. Adrian Sookai pitched and earned the victory. Jacob Cruz came on to pitch the final 2 innings. Matthew Estevez caught and also did well at the plate scoring 3 runs and 2 RBI. Yani Dawson had 3 RBI and also scored 2 runs. Finally, the Junior Division team won its opening game on Sunday against Van Nest, 13-12. Ryan Pabon started and got the win and Josh King came on to get the save to end the exciting game. Mike Wicks had a key hit and stolen base that led to the winning run. Markel Wicks caught an excellent game.

Come out this Saturday, May 4, to our Little League fields to meet with representatives from our sponsors from 10 a.m.-noon. It is important that our community and Little League support the local businesses that support our league with financial sponsorships! The following are the sponsors that have supported our 2019 Little League season: Drugbox Pharmacy, Mall at Bay Plaza, Sherwin-Williams, Amalgamated Bank, Champion Auto Sales, Outback Steakhouse, Capri IV Pizza, Applebee’s, Cozy Cottage Restaurant, Sangria Cafe, Boston Road Equipment Rentals, Co-op Sales, CityMD Urgent Care, Bargold Storage, Judicial Title, Stop & Shop, Life Storage, AllState Insurance, Montefiore Hospital, New York Yankees and For The People Consulting. Let’s show these sponsors our appreciation and let them know you are from Co-op City Little League when visiting them. —Joe Roman

Building 9 Association

Greetings, Building 9 family.

It is with deep sorrow that I announce the death of Ms. Maxine Sullivan, our friend, long-time Co-op City shareholder, fellow building association president, fellow NCNW sister, fellow Section Two Summer Family Fun Day Committee member, long-time senior staffer to U. S. Congressman Eliot Engel, and so much more than there is sufficient time or space to share. Truly, Maxine will be missed by all.

I am humbled by the level of participation in our building association membership drive. I thank all the 2019 members. Each year, we increase our membership. Our 2019 Membership Roster will be posted on our lobby bulletin boards next week. Should you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me, or any member of the executive team. I thank, so very profoundly, the association’s corps of volunteers for their tireless commitment to our 2019 Membership Drive (and do much more). You give our neighbors the opportunity to participate in creating a better building environment and to make new connections along the way.

Our facilitator, Sgt. M. Gregory of the CCPD Crime Prevention Unit, is an awesome speaker and teacher.

Elder Abuse has many facets — financial, psychological and/or physical. Elder neglect and abuse is growing in our communities as our senior population grows. We learned to identify the signs, what resources are available to victims and witnesses, and how to report abuse to the proper Building 9 Elder Abuse Seminar. professionals for appropriate action.

Thank you to our members in attendance: Shirley Wells, Wanda Rodriguez, Wanda Randall, Eloise Coleman, Mary Walker, Rosemary Bailey, Evelyn Mavins, Linda & Jaime Holley, Rosemarie Masucci, Shirley & Marilyn Ringel, Robert Rosario, Linda Morris, Janet & Richard Yarrell, Karen Blanchette, Brenda Bailey, Pamela Harris, Pamela Small, Eloise McIver, Shirley Johnson, Shirley McCann, Teresa Gorden, Pam Bryan, Angel Mangual and Cheryl Brown. Thank you to our food service committee: Wanda Randall, Wanda Rodriguez and Shirley Wells. Well done!

Summer Family Fun Day season is upon us. Our permit has been secured for Saturday, June 22, from 12-6 p.m. Rain date: Saturday, June 29. As displayed at our meeting, I have the 2019 t-shirt sample. Child sizes: $10; Adults: $12; XXL: $15. Orders will be taken in the lobbies or you can contact an executive team member. We need volunteers to assist with the Summer Family Fun Day activities. Please see me. There will be a volunteer meeting on May 29. Please see the notice on our lobby bulletin boards for more details.

The Rivers Run Community Garden is open. Stop by, take a tour, sit under a tree or in the gazebo, become a member. It is all up to you.

I have been in contact with CB #10 and Assemblyman Benedetto concerning 801 Co-op City Blvd. More information as it becomes available.

The Riverbay Corporation Board Director Election season is upon us. Be informed. Look for proven track records with identifiable positive outcomes. Do not be misled by misquotes. Vote. Vote. Vote.

“The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil, is for good men to do nothing.” —Edmund Burke —Linda Collins

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Do you understand how important your vote is?

We must remember that the Riverbay Board of Directors of Co-op City is not the life’s blood of Coop City; you are. Too many cooperators view the Board as an entity that directs the shareholders, when in fact, it is the other way around. While “we,” the shareholders, are supposed to have the final say in most decisions made in this community, we cannot all be in charge simultaneously. So we elect a Board of Directors to represent the voice of the people, (i.e., the community, the shareholders, the cooperators).

Each of us has some issue, topic or agenda that is close to our heart. We all came to Co-op for our own individual reasons. Prospective members of the Board must remember that their personal agendas, while relevant, must only factor in as a part of the best decision for the community at-large. Your job as a cooperator and shareholder is to help the Board members to stay true to the oaths they will take, by offering your opinions in forums like the Open Board meetings and other community gatherings. Read articles like this one and take part in programs like the Riverbay Suggestion Box. Most complaints come from cooperators who don’t participate in the community and who form their opinions from rumors and innuendo. This causes a breakdown in communications and results in a vicious cycle of misunderstandings which leaves you, the cooperator, and this community on the short end of the stick. It is not enough to come out once a year and vote for someone whose name is familiar to you. What does matter is that we make those votes count now, for you and for Co-op City, the community at large. This is our community, but for how long? If we keep doing the same things we’ve been doing, not long. We’ve got to maintain Co-op City for the current shareholders and then do better than that. What is the point you ask? We’ll talk about it, in The Tank.

Think Tank at Building 21 is in session every Friday at 8:00 p.m. Think Tank at Building 21 is where we develop ideas and make miracles happen, in “The Gathering Room” in the rear of the B Section. Come and bring a friend with you. All are welcome. Be a part of something to change your life and the lives of others for the better.

If you have any questions regarding The 21 Association, email: 21association@gmail.com. Call: 347.504.1821.

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Building 21 Association

Attend the monthly meetings which are held every fourth Thursday in “The Gathering Room,” rear of the B-section (120 Bellamy Loop) at 7 p.m. We are dedicated to the self-development and empowerment of every shareholder in Co-op City. We are passionate

about our community. Don’t you share this positive energy and passion? Come join us at Building 21.

Each one of us, multiplied by all of us, equals a force for good. See you around the neighborhood!

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CLASSIFIEDS 718-320-3300 x3384 • cctimes@riverbaycorp.com (Continued from page 42)

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