Co-op City Times 05/05/18 by Co-op City Times

RIVERBAY BOARD ELECTION SUPPLEMENT: PAGES 31-40

Board of Directors Election Ballots To Be Mailed Soon Vol. 53 No. 18

Saturday, May 5, 2018

Voting Begins at 6 a.m. on Wednesday, May 16th

Shareholders will soon begin receiving their brightly colored envelopes from Election-America, Riverbay’s election contractor, containing their ballots to participate in the 2018 Riverbay Board of Directors election. Shareholders can vote in one of two ways – they can complete and Official ballots for 2018 Riverbay Board mail back their ballot to Election- of Directors election will soon be arriving to Co-op City homes. Be on the lookAmerica in the stamped, addressed out for your bright orange envelopes. envelope included with their ballot, or they can cast their vote electroniwhen the polls will close. Those votcally from their computer, smart ing online will need the security PIN phone, iPad or the voting kiosk conveand Code included in their ballot enveniently located one in each community lope to log into the Election-America center beginning on Wednesday, May voting portal. The voting kiosks will be manned 16 when the voting period will begin daily from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. by staff at 6 a.m. Voting will continue until 8:59 p.m. on Wednesday, May 23, from Election-America for those who need assistance casting their ballots startNYC DOH Presentation On ing on Wednesday, BY ROZAAN BOONE

Animal Shelter At Next CB#10 Joint Committee Meeting

The New York City Department of Health will give a presentation on the proposed animal shelter to be built in Co-op City at a joint meeting of Community Board 10’s ad hoc Co-op City Committee and its Housing & Zoning Committee on Thursday, May 24. The meeting is scheduled to take place at 7:30 p.m. in room 31 of the Bartow Community Center. The proposed $60 million animal shelter will be a 47,000 square feet, full-service facility. It is slated for opening in 2024. All shareholders are invited to attend.

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The ‘Greening’ Of Co-op City’s Lawns Underway With Treatment Of Grass The green spaces of Co-op City’s 330 acres are being restored to health this year through an extensive treatment campaign by one of the

BY JIM ROBERTS

better enjoy the time they spend outdoors on our grounds,” said Cary Smith III, Assistant Executive General Manager of Riverbay Corp. and an official with Douglas Elliman,

A lawnkeeper with TruGreen, the national lawn maintenance company hired by Riverbay to restore Co-op Ctiy’s green spaces, applies a treatment to the Greenway on Wednesday, May 2. Photo by Jim Roberts

nation’s leading turf care companies. “The goal is to help our residents

the managing agent for Riverbay.

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Shareholders Urged To Sign Up For Phone Tree System For Real Time Alerts See Article on page 3

Have a happy and safe celebration!

2018 Annual Riverbay Board of Directors Election This year, shareholders are voting for five (5) candidates to represent them on the Riverbay Board of Directors AND also on a Term Limit Amendment for Board directors which will be on the ballot.

Simply check

All ballots must be returned directly to ElectionAmerica in the stamped, addressed envelope provided with your ballot. Under no circumstance should your election ballot be mailed back or delivered to Riverbay Corporation. Online votes may be cast from 6 a.m. on Wednesday, May 16 – 9 p.m. on Wednesday, May 23, 2018. Mail-in ballots must be postmarked by May 23, 2018.

Make your vote count…Cast your ballot!

A change in the weather … The beautiful late afternoon sky on Monday, April 30th taken from

Building 16 looking east signaled the change in the weather that was in store for us later this week. Monday’s temperatures in the 40s quickly turned to afternoons in the 90s on Wednesday and Thursday. Goodbye winter; hello summer. What happened to spring? Photo by Elijah Bernard

Election Ballots

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May 16. Election ballots should not be returned to Riverbay Corporation or delivered or given to a Riverbay staff member. The voting period during which shareholders may cast their vote for the five candidates of their choice in the Riverbay Board of Directors election will also allow Co-op City shareholders to vote “yes” or “no” on a proposed amendment to the Riverbay By-Laws which would add term limits to the tenure of Board directors beginning in 2019. That language on the bottom of the ballot will read: “Should Article III, Section 2 of the Riverbay By-Laws be amended to include: “No Director elected to the Board in or after the 2019 election may serve more than three consecutive terms.” Shareholders will then be asked to check box “Yes” or box “No.” All mailed ballots must be postmarked no earlier than May 16 and no later than May 23 in order to be counted in this year’s election. Those voting electronically have until 8:59 p.m. on Wednesday, May 23, 2018 to register their vote with Election-America. There will be one vote per residential unit which must be cast by a resident shareholder of record as of April 9, 2018. Only one vote per unit will be counted. While any one shareholder of record per unit can vote using a paper ballot, online voting will help keep cost down for the Riverbay Corporation. The Riverbay Board election of 2016, the last year that voting machines were used, cost the corporation $91,392, although this figure does not include Riverbay overtime charges for porters, Public Safety officers, etc. That year, there was an extra push on election day to get the vote out and a quorum was achieved by the 7:30 p.m. preliminary vote count on election night, unlike the previous year, 2015, when the election was extended for one hour on election night and a second day of voting before the quorum was achieved, costing the corporation approximately $101,505.97. Last year’s Board election, conducted for the first time by mail-in and online ballots and facilitated through an independent, third-party vendor, Election-America, cost $34,490, even though the election was extended for 13 days to achieve the quorum of 5,036 votes. Should more than one ballot be cast per residential unit, only the earliest dated mail-in ballot or the first electronically recorded ballot, will be counted, according to the election rules. All other ballots cast for that specific unit will be disregarded. The initial vote count, as recorded by ElectionAmerica, will be provided to the 2018 Election Committee no later than 9 a.m. on Wednesday, May 30. The committee will then conduct a review and certification of the votes in room 31 of the Bartow Center on that same day 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 order of all other candidates who ran in the Board election. The official results of the 2018 Board election will be posted once the vote review and certification of the election is completed. This year, 5,037 votes are needed to validate the election. Shareholders are voting for five of the ten candidates running in this year’s Board election – Rod Saunders, Evelyn M. Turner, Deborah C. Nelson,

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Angelo Rosario, Mary Pearson, Lonnie Woods, Cheryl Jenkins, Josie D. Ferguson, Junius Williams and Francine Reva Jones. The order in which the candidates’ names will appear on the ballot was determined by lottery at the Candidates’ Meeting held on Tuesday, April 17. Last week, the first two of three official Candidates’ Forums were held, the first on Monday, April 23, in room 45 of the Einstein Center, and the second on Wednesday, April 25, in room 31 of the Dreiser Auditorium. Those forums are being broadcast to the community on Channel 12 (MATV) and Channel 591 (Cablevision), Monday-Sunday from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m., on a continuous loop. The final forum was held this past Wednesday, May 2, in Dreiser Auditorium B and that broadcast will also be added to the loop showing on Channel 12 (MATV) and Channel 591 (Cablevision). The second election supplement is published on pages 31 to 40 of this issue of the Co-op City Times outlining the candidates’ views on issues relative to the community. The final election supplement will be published next Saturday, May12.

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Free Cancer Screening & Health Ed. At Montefiore

On Saturday, May 19, Montefiore is hosting a free cancer screening and health education event for uninsured and underinsured women from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Greene Medical Arts Pavilion on the Moses campus. During the event, entitled “See, Test & Treat,” women will receive same-day test results for breast and cervical cancer screening, as well as education about healthcare and insurance options. Please call in advance to register, (718) 920-4600.

Next CB #10 Meeting

The next meeting of Community Board #10 will take place on Thursday, May 17 at the UFT Building, 2500 Halsey Street, Bronx, N.Y. 10461. All are invited to attend. For more information, please contact CB #10 at (718) 892-1161 or at bx10@cb.nyc.gov.

Opening Of New Section 4 Basketball Courts

Riverbay Corporation will host a grand opening of the new Bellamy Loop basketball courts on Saturday, May 19, from 9:30 a.m.-6 p.m. This will be a fun day of basketball competition, instructional hoops and loads of fun, and all are invited to attend. GameOver will present free basketball clinics. Register at gameover nyc.com. The first 200 to register online will receive a free t-shirt. There will also be a free tennis clinic courtesy of the Co-op City Tennis Club. A ribbon cutting ceremony will take place at 9:30 a.m., following which the courts will be open for play. There will be a host of activities for the enjoyment of everyone and a dedication and awards ceremony afterwards. See flyer elsewhere in this publication.

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Shareholders Urged To Sign Up For Phone Tree System For Real Time Alerts

Riverbay’s commitment to being prepared and better equipped for any emergency led to the implementation of the Phone Tree Notification system which shareholders are urged to sign up for, and take advantage of. This is an automated telephone information system that can be used to reach shareholders in a short amount of time. “We can provide information, such as repairs to take place within one of our buildings or all buildings,” said Joe Boiko, Riverbay’s Special Project director. “Alerts can be sent out for various issues, such as a water shut-down for plumbing repairs, elevator issues, laundry room closures, weather alerts and notice of any mass incidents which may put our residents at risk.” To sign up for the alerts, shareholders can call their respective CSO office and request a form. Or, there is an option to fill out the form online at ccpd.us. Once on the CCPD website, click on the “Programs” button on the left of the page, then click on “Alert – Update Form.” Once the form opens, there are a few options to choose from for the notifications. From calls to one’s home, shareholders have the option to also register a cell phone number or even a business phone number with an extension. Text message or email alerts are also an option. Overall, there are five (5) contact options for voice phone calls and five (5) contact options for a text message or email notification. “This system is fast and efficient. We can have a message sent out to all 15,372 residential units in under five minutes,” Mr. Boiko said, adding that Phone Tree calls can be made by building, building section, townhouse cluster and by section within Co-op City. In the event that a shareholder is already registered and is not receiving alerts or wishes to update or change the contacts information, they should contact their respective CSO office who will provide an update form or visit CCPD online. BY BRANDON ORTIZ

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Dr. Fishman Discusses Eye Health With JASA Seniors

Dr. Gary Fishman of Vision Center of New York (fourth from right) met with seniors of the JASA Bartow Center this week to discuss eye health, especially eye health affecting for seniors. “We talked specifically about glaucoma, cataracts, dry eye, options for treatment and risk factors that affect people’s eyes,” said Dr. Fishman. This is part of an ongoing series. Dr. Fishman said that he will be doing additional lectures in different senior centers to inform the members of our community about the importance of proper eye health. He encourages all seniors to make sure they get regular, proper eye exams by visiting an ophthalmologist. Photo by Rozaan Boone

Annual Co-op City Spelling Bee The African-American Association of Co-op City and the Riverbay Fund, Inc., sponsored the 5th Annual Co-op City Spelling Bee on April 28. Twenty children participated and they were amazing. In photo at right, the winner, Caleb Brennan (center) is a fifth grader at Harlem Academy. He won a fantastic trophy, a gold medallion and $100. The runner-up, Samuel Ogunbiyi (left) is a 7th grader at Holy Rosary School. He received $50 and a silver medallion, while the third place finisher, Cory Ntemar (right), a fifth grader at Future leaders Institute, won $25 and a bronze medallion. All the children received a certificate for their participation. Pictures were taken and everyone enjoyed refreshments. Thanks to the Spelling Bee Committee consisting of Ebony Rae Lambright, Elder Barry Lee and Ms. Cheryl Birdsell, as well as the assistance of Ms. Jamie Williams and Ms. Tamira King. Congratulations and job well done to all the young scholars who participated!

TruGreen

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“This should help foster a greater sense of pride in their community, with more enjoyable seasonal outdoor activities as a result of more beautiful grass fields – lusher lawns, less weeds, and fewer insects by reducing the amount of flowering weeds in the lawns.” TruGreen, one of the largest lawn care providers in the U.S., has been hired to partner with Riverbay’s in-house Grounds Department to improve the lawns and grass fields in Co-op City. TruGreen is a $1.5 billion company in annual revenues with 2.4 million customers nationwide. The company brings an expertise in managing lawns for major universities and large campus facilities, including Stony Brook University and Canon World-

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TruGreen will provide lawn treatments throughout Co-op City four times this year, twice over the entire property. Highly-trafficked areas will receive four treatments.

Riverbay Assistant Executive GM Cary Smith III of Douglas Elliman (center right) and Michael Ambo, Riverbay’s Interim Director of Grounds (center left), discuss the lawn treatment program with officials from TruGreen.

wide headquarters. TruGreen also has large corporate endorsements from the PGA and NASCAR. “TruGreen is a highly compliant and licensed national company that brings specific expertise and knowledge in the areas of plant and grass management,” Smith said. “They will help us complete these tasks in a cost-effective and resultorientated manner.” TruGreen started applying fertilizer and lawn chemicals this week and is aerating and seeding lawns and greenways in a safe and environmentally responsible way following industry leading best-practices in order to promote better, denser and healthier lawns. The company uses highly-specialized, commercial grade equipment and will adhere to a seasonal schedule of monthly lawn chemical application. “We’re doing the first lawn care application of the season of pre-emergent crab grass control, broad leaf weed control and fertilizer,” Mark Miller, New York region technical manager of TruGreen, said this week. “Our aim is to grade Residents are reminded by signs posted throughout up the lawn, get rid of the Co-op City to remain off the lawns for 24 hours after weeds and prevent the crab treatment is applied by TruGreen. grass from coming in this

ELEVATOR TESTING

Below please find the schedule of Cat testing to take place next week. Each test takes approximately 90 minutes to complete. Times shown are approximate. Additionally, please note there are other repairs which are pending issuance of DOB permit to perform repairs.

summer. “Within a week or two, you won’t see any dandelions, you’ll see a lot less broad leaf weeds, and the turf you do have will substantially green up and thicken up and create a more beautiful lawn area,” Miller said. TruGreen is scheduled for four applications in Co-op City this year. Each application will include fertilizer and weed control. “We will tackle all 330 acres twice and the high-profile areas will be covered four times,” Miller said. Signs along the turfways are set in place to remind residents to stay off treated areas for 24 hours until the turf dries and the dust settles from the granular appli-

TruGreen trucks on the Greenway path as workers prepare to treat the grass.

cation, Miller said. Cooperators will notice a greener turf that’s thick and weed-free and more enjoyable to play and socialize on. “Over time, shareholders will see improved curb appeal of our building fronts and greenways and a greater sense of pride in our community as we upgrade the health and look of our grass fields and plants,” Smith said. Photos by Jim Roberts

ELECTION 2018

RIVERBAY BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Wednesday, May 16th to May 23rd, 2018

It’s

HAPPENING in Co-op City!

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Letters to the Editor Not In Our Paper

To the Editor: Since when has the pages of our Co-op City Times opened to the spewing of racist ideology, justify the slaughter of an entire people? I am referring to Mr. Newman’s letter (4/28/18) in which he characterized 12 million Palestinians men, women, children, elderly as “bunch of savages.” It appears that such is the only justification for supporting the slaughter by Israeli sharp shooters of Gazan Palestinians who have been simply peacefully protesting on their land their prison-like conditions and for the return of their stolen land by Israel. This is the very language used by the colonial “undocumented” settlers who stole the land from the original inhabitants, pillaged their home, slaughtered entire communities, men, women and children and drove survivors to barren reservations. Such language justified the kidnapping of millions of African Blacks, shackled on ships, waving the cross, transported to America, then sold like cattle to plantation owners where under the whip and lash were worked to death enriching owners with their stolen labor. After reconstruction, white supremacist unleashed a reign of terror against entire Black communities, and including 4,400 lynching until 1950s.

Our country has not been cleansed of that ideology as evidence by the rampant unpunished police killings of people of color. While people of color constituted a fraction of our population, three-quarters of jails are filled with them. Such racist ideology justifies the barbaric policy of wrenching infants and children from arms of their fathers and mothers who are seeking refuge from brutal gangs or starvation by our border patrols. Or incarcerating mothers and children fleeing for safety into brutal private-run prisons like common criminals. March was the 50th commemoration of My Lai, Vietnam massacre of young mothers with infants in their arms, men, women, old and children, by our soldiers. Unfortunately, our soldiers had been corrupted with that same racist mentality. We know too well, how German fascist demented with racism exterminated unarmed 6 million Jews and another 4 million Romas, handicapped, LGBT, Catholics, union leaders, socialists, communists, etc. There must be no room in our multi-race, multi-ethnic, multi-religious cooperative-owned newspaper for such racist incitements. —Bernard Cylich

Convectors And Asbestos Abatement

To the Editor: The summer is coming and the air conditioning will be on. Guaranteed there will be leaks. In some of those apartments, these leaks will be the second or more times. Riverbay will pay for asbestos removal that has already had asbestos removed the first time there was a leak in that apartment. My question is this: why are we paying to have asbestos

removed that has already been certified that it was removed? I have the same question for apartments that have had several move-outs with restoration and part of the restoration is asbestos removal. Didn’t the companies that removed the asbestos certify that they removed it? And if so, why do we have to remove and pay for something that isn’t there? —Stephen Werner

Management Response To Mr. Werner

Riverbay’s argument has long been that there are no positive readings for asbestos when we do flooring removal. The city, however, argues that the negative readings are due to the protocols they make us follow. Although Mr. Werner’s argument sounds logical, it can be said that we are not actually removing asbestos from the entire room. Instead, we are properly removing materials in the room that may contain asbestos. Evidently, the mastic that was used to glue down the

wood tiles is what actually contains the asbestos. Since we can’t get all of the mastic up when removing the old tiles (and spread more mastic for the new tiles) the area may, in theory, still contain some asbestos. In addition, since we often only replace the area that is actually damaged, the total area may not have been fully replaced the first time. Hence, the city requirement that we do air monitoring and asbestos abatement whenever flooring work is done in our apartments. —Riverbay Management

Still Paying

To the Editor: It is my opinion that the United Housing Foundation induced people to move into Co-op City by utilizing a less than honest sales pitch. The prospectus said we would pay a certain amount per month and that the mortgage would be paid off in thirty years at which time we could actually own our homes. Unfortunately, the UHF capitalized losses and the carry charges doubled in a few years. Because of the UHF failure to oversee construction 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.

properly, we now have a mortgage that is three times what the original one was and is not likely to be paid off in my lifetime. When I moved into Co-op City, almost fifty years ago, the investment was about the same needed for a down payment on a house. Now my friends who bought houses instead of moving into Co-op City own their houses free and clear while I am still paying a mortgage. —Stewart Berman

Important Notice to Shareholders of Building 10 Building 10

Current Lease Expiration Date

New 3 yr. Expiration Date

Building 10 100, 120 & 140 Debs Place

June 30, 2018

June 30, 2021

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The Co-op City Times welcomes issue-oriented letters to the editor to be considered for publication. All letters, in prose, not poetry, must be addressed to the editor, not to third parties. All letters must be signed by the writers and include their addresses and phone numbers, which will be kept confidential, so that the editor can verify the authenticity of the authors. Writers will be limited to one letter per topic. Anonymous or unsigned letters will not be accepted for publication. Letters cannot exceed 350 words. Ideally, they should be typed. All letters must be in the Co-op City Times office in Room 21, Bartow Community Center, by 3 p.m. every Monday to be considered for publication in that week’s edition. Views and opinions expressed in letters and Directors’ Viewpoint are solely the writer’s, and not necessarily shared by the Co-op City Times or Riverbay Corp. Advertisements and classified advertisements in the Co-op City Times do not necessarily reflect an endorsement from Riverbay Corporation of goods and services, but present greater options to cooperators of products and services available. The Riverbay Corporation does not assume any responsibility nor is it a party to any contract or agreement between the cooperator and the vendor. All matter published herein is copyrighted by the Co-op City Times. Permission for reprints of advertising or editorial contents produced by the Co-op City Times must be obtained in writing from Riverbay Corporation, 2049 Bartow Ave., Bronx, New York 10475.

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Public Safety Report

CCPD Takes Action Against Persons Caught Writing Graffiti Co-op City Times / May 5, 2018

BY LIEUTENANT PAM APOLLO

The Co-op City Department of Public Safety and the New York City Police Department have taken proactive steps to enforce Graffiti Laws in Co-op City. Graffiti may seem like a victimless crime, but it, in fact, causes unsightly damage which is expensive to correct. Graffiti can also lead to more serious crimes, violence or involvement in gangs. Graffiti has been used to mark drug or gang “territory.” It is important for residents, especially those with teenage or young adult children, to be aware of laws pertaining to graffiti as well as the signs of involvement in the graffiti culture. Graffiti and even gang-like graffiti has been embraced by pop culture. Graffiti can be seen in videos and on popular clothing. Graffiti has even been embraced as an art form and can be seen in museums and galleries. Graffiti is colorful and can be a means of artistic expression. However, when graffiti defaces the property of another person without the permission of the owner, it becomes a crime. Graffiti on public property is always illegal. The Co-op City Department of Public Safety works with the New York City Police Department’s Citywide Vandals Task Force. The Citywide Vandals Task force is responsible for tracking and preventing vandalism in all five boroughs. When the Department of Public Safety conducts building sweeps potential gang-related, biased or threatening graffiti is forwarded to the 45 Precinct. The Vandals Task Force compiles books of the worst offenders’ “tags,” or graffiti signatures, so that when they are caught they can be charged with all graffiti they are responsible for throughout the five boroughs. The New York City Police Department Citywide Vandals Task Force is based in Brooklyn with a satellite command in Manhattan and a Graffiti Coordinator in every precinct. The unit falls under the direction of the Transit Bureau because the subway system is still at the heart of the graffiti culture. The Task Force aims to eliminate graffiti by educating the public by speaking at schools and community meetings. More information about the New York City Citywide Vandals Task Force may be obtained at www.nyc.gov/html/nypd/html/crime_prevention/ citywide_vandals_taskforce.shtml or by phone at (718) 265-8899. Riverbay Corporation works to reduce and eliminate graffiti by quickly painting over graffiti after it is photographed and documented by the Depart-

ment of Public Safety. Rapid removal of graffiti cuts down on the amount of additional graffiti added as a part of a “graffiti dialogue” between different groups or associates. The laws against graffiti vandals are serious in the City of New York. It is illegal for minors to purchase spray paint or broad tipped markers, storeowners are

also held accountable. Any person found defacing public or private property with aerosol spray paint, broad tipped markers or etching acid will be charged to the fullest extent of the law. New York City offers a reward of $500 (Five Hundred Dollars) to any person who provides information leading to the apprehension, persecution or conviction (Continued on page 46)

OPPORTUNITIES AT CO-OP CITY

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

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

Public Safety Blotter

April 25 – 2061 Bartow Avenue A male making a threat to an employee was determined to be a person in need of assistance and was transported to a hospital. April 25 – 100 Debs Place FDNY reported to a smoke condition and determined it to be someone had left a pot on the stove. Condition was corrected and a Community Complaint was issued to the cooperator. April 26 – 2099 Asch Loop A cooperator returned to his vehicle and found a window smashed and property missing. April 26 – 135 Einstein loop A male was arrested when, as a result of horseplay, he pushed another male into a store window breaking it. He was issued a summons and released.

(More Opportunities on page 46)

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

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For 50 years: Co-op City the Best Affordable Integrated Housing

structure projects—in both cases, stalling move-ins of families and the income from their carrying charges. The UHF board scrambled to cut costs—not always effectively. The community “saved” $20 million by First Vice President accepting Con Edison’s offer of a special electric rate and by scrapping the installation of power plant generators that were ready for shipment to Co-op City. In the Co-op City Times of April 21, 2018 I wrote, At the suggestion of the HFA, Riverbay installed “This year we will be celebrating a milestone in Co-op cost-saving 2-ply instead of 4-ply roof insulation, which City’s history. Nearly fifty years ago, on December 10, soon after sprung leaks and flooded top-floor apartments. 1968, the first cooperator moved into the newly built hous- New and unproven—but cheaper—non-lead-coated ing facility. The event marked the realization of the dream high voltage feeder cables were installed in miles of that Riverbay Corporation’s first president, Abraham underground marshland. Rated to last 40 years, the Kazan, had nurtured since the 1920s: to build a commu- cables failed soon after installation. nity of affordable, spacious, sun-lit apartments, featuring Despite the money-saving efforts, Ostroff reported wooden floors and air conditioning, in a park-like setting, that the corporation needed another $60 million for for members of Amalgamated Clothing Workers, the unexpected additional construction and operating costs. organization Kazan headed, and other trade union fami- Carrying charge increases were delayed for four years lies. Co-op City has remained the largest affordable, inte- while the HFA was lobbied for the additional $60 milgrated cooperative housing in our nation…” lion mortgage. Instead, HFA insisted that the funds be Unsubstantiated Charges raised through carrying charge increases. The Riverbay In his letter responding to my viewpoint, Charlie Rosen—while agreeing that we are the “largest integrated, affordable cooperative housing”— claims that it was “not because of Kazan and United Housing Foundation [UHF].” Rather, Rosen asserts, our status was achieved “despite them” (CC Times, 4/28/2018). Let’s examine his claims. According to Mr. Rosen, “Co-op City’s integration came only after the NY Urban League threatened to sue UHF for housing discrimination.” He offered no documentation, however. Nor did his letter of October 3, 2015, provide evidence to support his claim that “in Co-op City the Urban League threatened to sue UHF for discrimination — 10% of apartments were then set aside. . . Sections 1-4 had already been built, so 1,537 Section 5 apartments were their destination.” In my response, on October 10, 2015, I noted that, according to the New York Times (4/30/1967), even before the first building went up and more than a year before the first cooperators moved into Sections 1–4, “13% of the initial 5,000 applicants were minority families.” Those numbers resulted from efforts by a Bronx community and civil rights organization, Citizens Concerned About Co-op City; input from the Urban League’s Open Housing Center; and a UHF ad campaign in the African-American and Spanish-language press. Co-op City Declared Integrated One month after the rent strike ended and the state’s Housing Finance Agency (HFA) seated the strike committee as the interim resident Board of Directors (the UHFsponsored Board had resigned when the rent strike began, in June 1975), Rosen declared that “the existing residency was already integrated” (CC Times, 8/21/76) and he “estimated that up to 30% of Co-op’s families were non-white.” Now, in last week’s paper, he refutes his own words when claiming that it was “Steering Committee III and not the UHF” that was responsible for integrating Co-op City. Go figure. Accused of “Blatant Discrimination Practices” On August 18, 1976, the Riverbay Board, of which Rosen was then president, passed Resolution #131, revising the order of priorities in apartment-sales waiting lists: 1 - internal transfers 2 - family members of residents 3 - recommendations by residents 4 - external applicants The resolution violated Division of Housing and Community Renewal requirement that only internal transfers and external applicants can be on waiting lists, which must be non-discriminatory. I believe, Resolution #131 actually was a reverse quota program, favoring whites. A month later, Urban League’s Open Housing Center accused the Board of “blatant discrimination practices” (NY Times, 9/11/1976). Resolution #131 was quietly shelved. Increasing Construction Cost What about that charge “UHF Understated Construction Cost” made by Rosen? In a front-page story in the Co-op City Times (6/26/71), Harold Ostroff, Board president, listed the reasons for the proposed carrying charge increases. “Our community,” he said, was “being built and operated during the worst inflationary period.” An example of how inflation was affecting Co-op City: UHF projected that the interest rate on HFA bonds financing Co-op City construction would be 4.5 percent. However, interest rates on HFA bonds issued between 1968 and 1971 were actually between 5.2% and 8.0%. One might think there was a conspiracy to derail Co-op City. Materials and labor costs rose dramatically. A long strike by elevator installers delayed Co-op City’s construction, as did the city’s sluggishness in completing infra-

Director’s Viewpoint

Bernard Cylich

Board was left with practically no options. The new Republican governor, Malcolm Wilson, would not give us interest-rate relief, even after Co-op City residents filled 50 buses to Albany to plead for help. Struggling to honor its financial obligations, the Board instituted three increases, including the draconian 25 percent hike that provoked the 13-month rent strike. Regarding Construction Defects In response to widespread, serious construction defects uncovered in late 1970s, HFA admitted, as the lender with oversight responsibilities, to being derelict in its supervisory role. In 1992, the agency deposited $95 million into a super-fund to finance the repairs of those defects. To all this, Mr. Rosen remains silent. Naysayers have yet to sponsor and build one affordable housing complex. What is needed more than ever are modern-day visionaries like Kazan; UHFs to sponsor and construct tens of thousands of affordable, integrated cooperative housing units for working families; HFA to finance low-interest, fixed-rate loans, or HUD to guarantee such loans.

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Building 11/Carver Loop Civic Association

Legionnaires Update! Building president Deborah Henry called an emergency meeting of Carver Loop in response to recent notifications of reported Legionnaires occurrences. April 24th, Riverbay posted notifications and held an open meeting for buildings in Dreiser Auditorium. Ms. Henry thought it was of the utmost urgency that the primary resident shareholders of the affected buildings: 11A, 11B & 11C should meet personally with the NYC Department of Health (DOH) to explain in detail the situation, process and next steps. Ricky Wong, director of Community Affairs, NYC Department of Health/Mental Hygiene representative and a representative from Congressmen Eliot Engel's office agreed to come meet with a packed, overflowing, standing room only audience of building association cooperators. Also in attendance were Co-op City Public Safety, News 12 and Fox 5. Richard Fedderman shared a letter Congressman Engel wrote to the director of Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) regarding the reported cases and demanded an immediate investigation. Also to work in conjunction with the NYC DOHMH in providing resources to identity the causes, recommendations and resolutions for future occurrences be instituted. Mr. Wong began explaining the DOH process, protocol, steps taken and next steps/possible solutions based upon their findings. He explained what Legionnaires is, how it's contracted, interim precautions and recommended that anyone with symptoms immediately go seek medical attention. It was stressed they inform their medical doctor of the recent outbreak and bring the letter from the NYC Department of Health with them so providers will take the necessary steps to test properly for Legionnaires. In the past, prior cases of Legionnaires within Co-op City were linked to the "cooling tower" (which has been resolved/tested on a regular basis). However, in this case, they're focusing on internal plumbing as the possible cause. Testing began April 27 with sampling of various apartments (1/3 of the 500 apartments in total). Depending upon their findings, recommendations will be made regarding remediation plans. DOH is responsible for sampling. Cost of remediation is Riverbay's responsibility. The floor opened to take questions from cooperators voicing their outrage, concerns, questions, and recommendations on suggested solutions. Mr. Wong was most gracious, patient and informative in answering every question and also spoke with cooperators individually offering to test/sample requested apartments. We (the association/cooperators) must remain vigilant in obtaining transparency throughout this investigative process in keeping updated/abreast of the findings and next steps. At the urging of cooperators, Deborah Henry will reach out to Riverbay to request an in-person meeting at our upcoming building meeting. —Toni Thomas-Lyon

Building 29 Association

On Friday, April 27, the Building 29 Association hosted its first bi-monthly Book Club evening. Loretta Scott recommended our first book, An American Marriage, by Tayari Jones, and did a great job hosting the well-attended meeting. It was extremely interesting, with a lively discussion all around. We are anticipating the next Book Club night, slated for June 22, to be hosted by Marie Smith. The chosen book is The Woman in the Window. This will be our last book club gathering before we break for the summer. Coming up: General Meeting at 7 p.m. on Friday, May 18; Game Night at 7 p.m. on Friday, May 25, and a repeat of our popular Flea Market on a Saturday in June. Senior Exercise classes continue every Saturday morning at 10 a.m. (Note: No Exercise Class on May 19). All activities and meetings will break for the summer (July and August). —Katherine Wood

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Once again, I extend good wishes to all cooperators. It's unfortunate that springtime this year appears to be a bit late. Nevertheless, I'm pleased of the effort to enhance the appearance of our lobbies with flowers. In addition, along with the Chess club, participation with the new Game Night is also becoming another one of our mainstays. Recently we also had our Springtime Bake Sale fund raiser. Furthermore, now that we've concluded our annual membership recruitment drive, a Section 1 Family Fun Day meeting was finally held in which we'll be a· contributing participant. Finally, before we realize it, summer will be here as most of us are looking forward to vacations. About this time of the year, following April showers, signs of blossoming florae can be seen as they begin to appear. It's disappointing that this year this process is somewhat lagging. So, in opposition to a gloom and chilly April, Building 5 volunteers decorated the lobbies with beautiful and colorful arrangements of artificial flowers. Now when you walk into the building entrances, the flower arrangements provided by the Bldg. 5 Association serve as a pleasing and spring like appearance of the lobbies. The Game Night, which has been building with more attendance and popularity, serves as an opportunity for an evening of amusement, a great time to unwind, discharge some stress, getting to knowing and socializing with neighbors. The Game Night is held twice a month in the evenings, while the Chess Club is also offered two times a month during the day time. Both of these entertaining events are held on alternating weekends each month. As a matter of clarification, the Game Night is scheduled for Friday evenings, while the Chess Club is reserved for Saturdays. Our next Chess Club is scheduled for Saturday May 12th, from noon to 5:00 p.m. Once again, the springtime bake sale fundraiser, held in April proved to be a success. We're grateful for all of the donations and contributions, as well for all the volunteers which made the fundraiser such a success. Again, thanks to the many donations, there was a very diverse selection of baked goodies that were arranged and displayed in the entrance of the Bldg. 5 lobby. We're also very satisfied with the result of our membership recruitment drive, which now has been concluded. Over a six-week period, we were able to sign up a substantial number of residents for membership. It is noted that it is never too late to join the Bldg. 5 Association. We will gladly accept new members at any time of the year. Of course, our next effort regarding our membership is to encourage members to attend meetings. Attendance is very important in order to get member's feedback, as well as getting volunteers when we need them. Our focus now can also turn into our participation in the Section 1 Family Fun Day. Vice President Barbara Larkins, who attended a recent Family Fun Day meeting, will report at our next membership meeting the info she was provided with during this gathering. Last year we contributed $150 for this family-oriented fun day. We look forward to our inclusion in this event this year as well. In conclusion, once again we're grateful for the commitment and dedication of our volunteers; we simply can't thank them enough. Our next meeting will be held on May 16th, beginning at 7:00 p.m. We will have our last meeting in June before we take our summer break and not meet again until September. —Juan Cruz-Barrios

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NYC Tests The Water For Legionella Bacteria In Building 11 Director’s Viewpoint

Daryl Johnson

According to a notice from NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, "three tenants have been reported sick with Legionnaires' disease within the past 12 months." And, now, residents from all over the community are worried. The Community Reacts If you go to the front door of the Stop & Shop Supermarket in the Peartree Mall and look at the first triple-core building in front of you, you'll see Building 11. The following addresses are located in Building 11—100, 120, and 140 Carver Loop. On Tuesday, April 24, 2018, the health department posted the above-cited notice in Building 11. Then, later on in the evening, they held a discussion in Dreiser with the residents of Building 11. By Wednesday, television reporters from Channel 2, 5, 7, and 12 were all over this story. So, Commissioner Mary Bassett from the health department held a news conference. “As you are aware, the health department is examining the water supply that is shared across three buildings located in the Co-op City complex in the Bronx,” she stated. Then, she stated that the health department diagnosed three cases that share a hot water supply. And, she said she was anxious to get the word out to the residents and the workers that Legionnaire's disease is highly treatable and it is best treated when it is diagnosed early. In reference to the symptoms, she stated, "We want people to be aware of the symptoms of Legionnaire's disease. These are symptoms that some people might dismiss because they're flu-like symptoms: body aches, headache, fever, cough, even diarrhea." Bassett then stressed that people should seek care early so that their doctors can place them on a treat-

ment plan. Then, she emphasized that the disease is not transmitted from person to person. Regardless, several residents were anxious for more information. "They didn't give us enough information." Then, some residents that live in other buildings expressed a lot of concern about this disease and our water system. Then, on Saturday, April 28, the Co-op City Times came out with a big article on Building 11 and the "potential presence of Legionella bacteria." The article stated that the hot water in Building 11 was tested. Thereafter, the results from those tests should be available in 2-3 weeks. Legionnaires’ disease is very serious. So, I hope and pray that all of our residents will be safe. Home Improvement Scams - Be Careful Some thieves are doing everything to scam and cheat people out of their money. So, they will make false promises to get people to give up their money. For instance, they will place fake ads in several newspapers to promote their phony business. Then, some people might fall for these scams and lose their money. So, we must put a stop to this nonsense. Now, let's go over a scam right now. Let's say that you want to make some improvements to your apartment. So, you go to a newspaper and you see an ad with unbelievable prices and services for home improvement work. Thereafter, you make an immediate choice to call their number. Big mistake! Questions: Do they have a license or insurance? No? Why not? Do you know if the person on the phone has scammed other people? Do you know if the person on the phone is looking for you to give them a large deposit so that they can disappear? Do you know if the person on the phone is a convicted felon that wants to find out if you have $2,000 lying around? What would you do if someone said that they have extra materials left over from a previous job and they can fix your entire kitchen for a ridiculously low price with a deposit? Look, if you don't know the answer to any of these questions, then you should reconsider the way

that you conduct business. I do not care where these horrible scammers advertise. You do not jump because the advertisement looks too good. Plus, you have to understand that there is a reason why those prices are so cheap. Is it a scam? Will you lose your entire deposit? Will you have to pay a large socalled restocking fee if you want your deposit back? What are you going to do if a so-called business runs off with your deposit of $1,000? A better approach would be for you to take your time and check out several good businesses that have good reputations. I'm going to write another viewpoint about this nonsense in the near future. But, please do not fall for any phony advertisement in any newspaper. Riverbay Summer Intern Program - $15 an Hour!!! All students between the ages of 16 - 22 that live in Co-op City should apply for a full-time, $15 an hour summer job with Riverbay. The application period will run from May 1 - June 1. And, the jobs will last from July 9 - August 24, 2018. According to the Co-op City Times, "All youth in high school, transitioning to a technical or trade school program, or attending a college are eligible." Applicants will need a resume or working papers, an email address, and a phone number. A random drawing of all applications will occur on June 4. Then, the announcements will be made on June 5. Please go to Bartow to pick up an application. Close Please make sure that you review this information on this summer intern program with your children. Thereafter, please make sure that they apply for a job here. Thank you. Questions or comments? Please send a letter to: Daryl H. Johnson, Riverbay Board Director, c/o Riverbay Corporation, 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475. Also, please call me at 718-671-4544 if you would like to have a discussion with me. Okay, that’s it for now. So, please have a wonderful week. And, may God bless you and your family. Thank you.

Co-op City Times / May 5, 2018

Avengers: Infinity War

BY ANATOLIY BUDNITSKIY

AVENGERS: INFINITY WAR is without a doubt one of, if not THE biggest film ever. Ten years have been leading up to this film. I remember seeing something special with IRON-MAN 10 years ago and Marvel did something incredible with the Marvel Cinematic Universe as every film after IRON-MAN all sort of related to each other like a TV SERIES. I know for a fact I have not been this floored by a film like this since probably TITANIC. The theater waiting for the end-credits scene was in pure silence. No one was even debating about what they saw. Everyone was shocked at the events 5 minutes prior. Never seen anything quite like it. I think this is by far probably the best superhero film ever made on the cusp with THE DARK KNIGHT for sure. It was a pace change for Marvel without a doubt. Yes, it was still comedic; yes, it was still funny, but this was a dark, tense and an intensely pulsating film. The Russos went all out with INFINITY WAR. Literally from the start. With no opening credits and straight to the events after THOR: RAGNAROK. The shock factor started right off the bat. It barely let up, it kept getting more and more intense. THE DEATHS AT THE END! Oh, my word! The action was out of this world, literally and figuratively. The way the heroes were everywhere was so ingenious. The team-ups were amazing. This was the only way to have these actors all in one film; to make them team up with different circumstances. Everyone had their moment to shine in this epic film. There were plenty pieces of the puzzle on THANOS throughout the whole Marvel Cinematic Universe and now, in INFINITY WAR, we get him and all his glory. And OH DEAR is he villainous. Jeez. He is a dark, profound and simply evil character. Throughout all his evil doings, he is incredibly complex. Which makes him Marvel C.U’s best villain yet, 100%. THANOS was bone chilling. Josh Brolin’s deep and raspy voice helped greatly for sure. He was incredible. In fact, almost all the heroes were incredible in the film as they were all basically in desperation. Like I said before, the action was out of this world. Some of the most intense action set pieces ever. The beginning attack was intense, the Wakanda battle was heartpounding. From start to finish, this film was extraordinary. As superhero films go, I haven’t felt this way about this genre since THE DARK KNIGHT and AVENGERS: INFINITY WAR after multiple watches will a top favorite of mine, such as THE DARK KNIGHT before it. Haven’t been this emotional about a film since like forever. Probably one of the best experiences in a movie theater as well. It was like it was a funeral. It was unbelievable. AVENGERS: INFINITY WAR to me was stone-cold masterpiece of biblical proportions. A huge 10. The score is actually Infinity! Til’ next year of course when the next AVENGERS film ruins even more human souls.

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Become An Informed Shareholder, Vote In The Board Election

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Donizetti Building 4 Association

Our April building association meeting was jammed packed with about 30 shareholders who came to meet our guest speakers, Cary Smith III, our assistant executive general manager with Douglas Elliman, and Wanda Salaman from Mothers On The Move. The shareholders had lots of great questions for Mr. Smith as he patiently listened and responded to each of our concerns. He also stated that he would get back to us regarding issues he did not have the answers to. Ms. Lois English, our area manager, accompanied Mr. Smith to our meeting and it was good thing that she did as she was able to assist with answering some of the questions. Some of the major issues raised were Building 4B being without a porter which has caused a big strain on the other porters of Buildings 4A & 4B resulting in a serious decline in the cleanliness of all three buildings, 4A, 4B and 4C. I was told by Luis Salazar that all triple core building had been downsized by one porter. Our contention is that decision is not working for us as we have experienced a decrease in service and the cleanliness of our buildings. Furthermore, how can you eliminate something that we are paying for? If you’re going to decrease the service we are paying for then you must decrease our carrying charges since some of that money goes to paying for workers we have. Otherwise where is the money allocated for that salary going? Another major concern was why do the lobby attendants all have off on the same day? If the lobby attendants had different days off then we would be able to have lobby attendants 7 days a week. The school parking lot being gated and locked during weeknights also came up and we realized that is an issue to be brought up at the community board meeting. The meeting ran over due to the many questions and concerns the shareholders had for Mr. Smith and he stayed to address them all. Wanda Salaman who graciously waited for her turn shared wonderful information with us and the shareholders had great questions for her as well. Our meeting was jammed-packed with information and shareholders eager to receive it as it pertained to their concerns. Our next meeting will be on May 10th at 7:30 p.m. in the rear lobby of Building 4B. Luis Lopez, the porter supervisor, and Ray Cooper, supervisor of Buildings & Grounds have been invited to speak at our upcoming meeting. We are also selling tickets to Foxwoods to raise funds for our annual Family Fun Day which is scheduled for later this year. —Steven Vega

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Building 12 Cooperators Civic Association

Greetings! Reminder: The bus for our trip to Sight & Sound to see “Jesus” leaves in front of our building at 7:00 a.m. sharp, Saturday, May 12th. We would like to thank our neighbors, who once again, are volunteering for the Annual Section 2 Summer Fun Day, Saturday, June 16th; rain date: Saturday, June 23rd. If you would like to volunteer for a couple hours or more, call at 718379-7841 or email MLSAH@aol.com. Reminder to lock both locks when leaving your apartment. Make sure you know who is ringing your doorbell before you open your door. We have Riverbay Board Elections coming up. Don’t forget to vote. Every vote counts. Regarding the burglaries in our building, no new information. Please let us know if you are not being served at the Conner Street Post Office. You can file a complaint with the USPS by calling 1-800-275-8777. Our best wishes to all who are celebrating a special event this month. Congratulations to our graduates. Thoughts and prayers go out to everyone who has suffered a loss or is sick and shut-in. If you see something, say something. To contact CCPD (Public Safety), call 718-671-3050. We can be reached at MLSAH@aol.com or 718-379-7841. —Sonja Maxwell

Building 24 Association

Co-op City Times / May 5, 2018

About five weeks into Spring now we have met with Grounds Dept. Interim Manager Michael Ambo who has assured us that the Grounds Dept. will address all of our concerns about areas on the grounds that need attention. Our primary concern was the condition of the lawns which needs to be improved. Mr. Ambo let us know that a company has been hired to treat the lawns for excessive weed growth and nourishment of the soil. This will take place during the Spring and Summer with results of the success of the plan uncertain until the Fall. Let’s hope for the best and hope for rich, thick lawns for all Co-op City in the future. Additional planting in the garden areas and replacement of older and missing hedges is also planned, as well as support for some of the young fir trees near the building’s rear entrance. We are also considering purchasing two new cedar trees for the large pots at the courtyard entrance. We would remove and replant the tree that is currently there and put in two matching cedars, thereby beautifying the courtyard and honoring Cooperative Housing which the two trees symbolize. Coming Soon: Our Springtime Cake Sale will take place on Saturday, May 12th, the day before Mother’s Day from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the lobby. Anyone wanting to participate is welcome. Hopefully everyone will find something delicious for Mom to show her how much she’s appreciated and a delicious treat for themselves. What’s New?: Now that we have had some shelves put up in the Garden Room, we can begin moving there all the stored/boxed decorations that line the walls in the meeting room and make it a more comfortable space, and some books for adults will probably be added to our laundry room book shelf. I hope all Bldg. 24 shareholders will read the Board candidates’ articles in the CC Times and vote for those who you believe will best represent us on our Board of Directors. It’s very important that we not take for granted the many benefits affordable housing provides us and society and participate in the voting. The voting period runs from May 16th through the 23rd. We have received applications for the free summer youth program offered by the Police Department, NYC from Riverbay. Anyone wishing to enroll their child can call me for an application or pick one up at our next building assoc. meeting on May 17th. Please see a copy of the letter describing the program on the small lobby bulletin board. Our next building association meeting is scheduled for Thursday, May 17th. All are welcome to attend. —Bruce Silberman

Building 21 Association

Never Underestimate Our Worth In the movie The Imitation Game, circa 2014, there is a line that really stood out to us, which we discussed at last week’s Think Tank. “Sometimes it’s the people no one imagines anything of, who do the things that no one can imagine.” We discussed it as a reminder of two important things: 1. We should never underestimate people. We should never pre-judge another person’s abilities. So often in life it is those you might never expect that end up changing the world. 2. In addition to not discounting the worth of others, we all need to be careful to never discount our own worth. Too often, we underestimate our own abilities. We assume things are too hard, or above our capacity to handle. We stop ourselves from trying new things out of fear that we are not someone who could accomplish it. We don’t give ourselves the credit that we may be, that we are, the people, the community that can, do things that no one can imagine. VOTE in the comfort of your home this May 2018 YOU ARE the life’s blood of CO-OP City, not the Riverbay Board of Directors; but 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. BUT!!! Make an informed vote. Don’t just vote for “the name you know.” Please, do your research. If you didn’t get out to the Candidates’Forums, then watch the rebroadcasts. Have discussions with your respective building associations. Come to Think Tank. There are so many ways to get information to make an informed vote. Still the most important thing is to fill out your ballot and get it in, online or in the mail. THINK TANK at Building 21 is in session every Friday, 8:30 p.m. -10 p.m., except Christmas and New Year’s Day. This is where we develop each other’s ideas and never underestimate them. We meet in the “Gathering Room” in the rear of the B-Section. The Section 4 Partnership of Co-op City – 2nd Annual Ice Cream Social, Saturday, August 11, 2 p.m. - 6 p.m. on the lawn, rear of Building 21. We have sponsorship commitments from The Bagel Café of Bay Plaza, Bay Plaza Chiropractic Center and Altice Optimum. Whaaaahooo!!! We all scream for Ice cream!!! The 21 Association Reward Points Program … The reward points are for all 21 Association members, BUT NOT 21 ASSOCIATION BOARD MEMBERS. Note: A member is a shareholder who has paid their annual $5.00 dues to the building association. Every shareholder is eligible to be a paid member of The Building 21 Association. 21 Association Inquiries… Email: 21association@gmail.com. Phone: 347.504.1821. Next general meeting is Thursday, May 24th. Each one of us, multiplied by all of us, equals A FORCE FOR GOOD. Happy Cinco de Mayo!!! See you around the neighborhood! —Michelle Marbury

Building 27 Association

Greetings, neighbors. Spring is here, the trees are finally budding and flowers blooming may be a little late, but it’s coming. Collection of Dues – We thank the cooperators of Building 27 for their donation of dues. Anyone who missed the April 27 collection date and still wants to give, check the bulletin board for contact information. The dues provides for paper/flyers, printer ink, meetings refreshments, good and welfare cards, Section 5 Fun Day and our annual Holiday parties. Important Notice — On the behalf of the building association, scholarship awards applications may be picked up. Contact Thalia Roach at 718-320-0435; also one may ask questions regarding the requirements to qualify for a $500.00 Scholarship award. Riverbay Election – It’s that time again. Each year, there is an election of directors due to their 3-year term expiring and the incumbents needing to run for reelection or newcomers to come on board. The Candidates’ Forums – We hope the shareholders made it out to meet the incumbents and the six new candidates who are running for election as directors of the Board. Starting Monday, April 30 and thereafter, we will be privileged to continuous daily 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. broadcast of all three forums on Channel 12 (MATV) and Channel 591(Cablevision). We can read the Co-op City Times outlining the candidates’ views on issues relative to Co-op City and their accomplishment goals as a Board member. We want to continue to move forward in a peaceful and fruitful manner, in other words, getting things accomplished. Stay Alert – to what’s happening around us, and begin to become proactive as opposed to reacting. Community Complaints – Please put your garbage/trash in the incinerator conveniently located on each floor. Let’s appreciate our building and community. Oh my goodness, coming home on Sunday, someone allowed their dog to poop on our walkway in front of our building. Did you know if Riverbay wanted to find you and your dog and your neglect to clean up behind your dog, they can. There are cameras everywhere and you can be fined a hefty community fine. Happy Birthday to those celebrating during this month, and the best of health to all. Contact Lydia Rondon at (718) 583-3040 to share of any sickness or if a neighbor has deceased. Please continue to pray for our Board members to make the best decisions for our homes and community. Pray for peace amongst the nation’s leaders. —H. Overman

Co-op City Times / May 5, 2018

Building 13 Association, Inc.

Due to repairs being made in our Association room our meeting for May will be rescheduled. Check the bulletin board for updates and additional information regarding upcoming workshops. April showers bring May flowers and indeed we have ours here. Walking through Co-op City, flowers are blooming, leaves are returning and grass is growing. Replanting has begun since the cold snap has diminished but we must do our part. Keep in mind an excerpt from a poem by John Keats, “A thing of beauty is a joy forever. Its loveliness increases; it will never pass into nothingness.” Our thing of beauty will last longer if we do not walk on the grass and parents, do not let the young ones pick the flowers. There are still limited seats left for the LOBSTERFEAST at the NORDIC LODGE, and 4-hour Casino stay at Foxwoods with outlet shopping at Tangers. Hungry for some lobster, shrimp, chicken, ribs, and all types of deliciousness? Then join us Saturday, July 14, 2018 for our 2nd All-You-Can-Eat bonanza. The cost is $165.00 per person (includes taxes and gratuities). We have some available seats so to reserve your seat $85 is due now. Final payment is due April 30, 2018. Summer Fun Day is scheduled for Saturday, June 23, 2018. We hope to have our new shirts available for sale soon. This is a community event and we are seeking volunteers to help with the various refreshments and games. We have fantastic entertainment planned Congratulations to our Building 13 neighbor, Nelly Rodriguez to celebrate the diversity of our community. Put your on being installed as the 2nd thinking cap on, hint: there will be a trivia game Vice President of the Spanishregarding our past Summer Fun Days. American Club of Co-op City at Checks for Building 13 events should be made their recent installation Dinner payable to Building 13 Assoc. Inc. and mailed to 100 Dance. Casals Place #32K, Bronx, NY 10475. Contacts: Sherrie Hernandez at 914-837-5970, Gail Sharbaan, Treasurer at 718-671-3801 or Leslie Peterson at 718-320-1370 (daddpeterson@aol.com). Our website is http://www.bldg13assoc.com or e-mail us at bthirteen.assoc@yahoo.com. Again, thanks for making our team work. —Leslie Peterson

Building 32 Association

Greetings, neighbors. The Section 5 Association has been meeting and held election of officers for the next two years. The officers are president, Robert Hedgepeth; vice president, Bill Gordon; secretary, Pauline Warren; correspondence secretary, Hattie Overman and treasurer, Alethea Cherebin. General Meeting – was held Monday, April 16, at 7 p.m. at Building 33, ground level, Sect. 5 association room. It was quite a nice meeting and a few turned out to the first open meeting. Thanks to those who came out and the general meeting looks promising for the future. The shareholders shared quite a bit of concerns. Elgar and Einstein Loop needs to be repaved. Ms. Bailey shared that she does not believe the roads in Section 5 have been repaved since it was built. A suggestion was made for shareholders to call 3-1-1 on the same day from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. to put in complaints about Elgar and Einstein Loop in need of repavment and pot holes repaired. Please get the reference number. We need more benches in front of Building 27; a very good suggestion, that all garage door locks should use the same keys. Other issues of concerns were addressed. See you all at the next general meeting which will be posted. Community Board 10 met in Dreiser Auditorium C on Thursday, April 19, at 7 p.m. A representative from Senator Bailey’s office informed us that Senator Bailey is sponsoring legislation across the city to educate, particularly Africa Americans and Latino students. District Manager Matthew Cruz gave his report, that the barriers in Section 5 will be repainted in May, and that the property belongs to the city D.O.T. and they had been notified of the upkeep of this property. The Bay Park Nursing Home renovation will be a parking lot. I believe Mr. Cruz is requesting more traffic agents. District Manager Cruz stated to call CB #10 and schedule an appointment if one would like him to come and speak with your association or organization. Discussions of Alternate Side Parking at Givan Avenue between Rombouts Avenue and Peartree to allow cleaning of the streets and summons will be issued of violations. The local bus issues are to be discussed with our local officials. Mr. Cruz has also requested that issues be submitted in advance to the community board before the meetings are held. Mission Statement – The mission of the Section Five Association is to obtain the maximum quality of life for all shareholders residing in Section 5. To act as a liaison between Management and the building and townhouse associations in all problem areas. To assist maximum participation in each individual association and to enlighten and educate all shareholders in Section 5. —H. Overman

Building 10 Association

Hey, neighbors, I hope everyone had a glorious week. Remember, Mother's Day is only a week away so let's get cracking on getting that special gift for the one who gave you life. Bake Sale – Our 3rd Annual Bake Sale takes off today from noon to 5 p.m. in the Building 10 Association room (rear lobby of Bldg. 10B). If everyone who committed to donating to this fundraising event does so, we're in for some awesome, lip smacking treats. Stop by and treat yourself. You won't be disappointed! General Membership Meeting – Our next meeting will be held on Tuesday, May 22nd at 7 p.m. in the Bldg. 10 Assn. room. The agenda is being firmed up and we hope to have a guest speaker. Flyers will be posted shortly. Our Nordic Lodge Bus Trip is a go. On Saturday, July 28th, we will travel to this all-you-can-eat Lobsterfest Buffet venue. The trip will include a visit to Foxwood Casino w/bonus and shopping at Tanger Outlet. Cost is $165 pp (includes tax & gratuity). The next installment payment of $40 is due on 5/18 and balance in full is due by 6/15. NO REFUNDS. Bus will depart from 140 Debs Place @ 7:30 a.m. sharp. We will accept payment in the Bldg. 10 Assn. room from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on above payment dates. Birthday Greetings to the "Bulls" – those born under the sign of Taurus. We wish you many more healthy, happy years. Get well wishes to those who are ill. We pray that you begin to feel much better real soon. Our condolences to those who have lost a loved one. May the memory of their love for you and yours for them bring you solace. Building 10 Association Mission Statement – The overall goal of the Building 10 Association is to continually seek improvements in the quality of life for Building 10 cooperators and its families. The mission of the Building 10 Association Board is to be advocates for the Riverbay Corporation and for Building 10 cooperators and families. We will seek opportunities to source information that will be useful to its members and plan for activities that will enhance the life and well-being of all. Remember, life is short so live it to the fullest. Have a wonderful week. —Carol Campbell

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Building 19 Association

Greetings, Building 19 family. I want to thank you for attending the association’s special meeting on Tuesday, April 17th to address cooperators’ concerns about the group home in our building. The turnout was more than we expected, more than the usual attendance for our committee and general meetings. I also want to publicly thank the representatives from the New York State Office for People With Developmental Disabilities (the government agency that oversees group homes in the state), Riverbay, and Edwin Gould Services for Children and Families for being on the hot seat to answer cooperators’ questions about the group home. Although the aforementioned topic is one that stirs up people’s passion, I’m proud that everyone at last month’s event interacted with the panel in a respectable manner. For those who weren’t able to make it that day, I’ll summarize what occurred in this month’s upcoming general meeting. I want to address the Legionnaire’s Disease news that I’m sure that everyone has heard on the news. The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) held a special meeting last Tuesday to discuss the community’s concern about the disease, which I attended (For a summary of the event, please read the April 28th issue of the Co-op City Times). Since the media’s report about the disease in Co-op City, I’ve had some cooperators reach out to me to express their concerns about the disease’s impact on our building. To address your concerns, here are some highlights from both the Co-op City Times’ article and my personal notes from the DOHMH meeting to answer some of your questions: • Unlike the Legionnaire’s Disease scare in 2015 where the disease was more widespread, it’s localized in Building 11 only. This year, the plumbing shared by the three buildings that make up Building 11 is being tested, NOT the cooling towers, as in 2015. • Those who are most vulnerable to the disease are the elderly, smokers, people with chronic lung disease (e.g. COPD), and individuals with compromised immune systems. • DOHMH began sample testing 25-30% of the apartments in Building 11 late last week and its findings will be announced in 2-3 weeks. • DOHMH’s Community Affairs Unit can be reached at 347-396-4161 if you have questions. The association has some upcoming events this month. First, we will be holding our next general meeting on Friday, May 11th at 7:30 p.m. in the association room. During the meeting, we’ll be having our annual Mother’s Day raffle drawing in which the prize is a $50 gift card. To be eligible to win the prize, you must buy a raffle ticket. Raffle tickets will be sold today, Saturday, May 5th, 12 p.m. - 6 p.m. in the lobby. In addition, the association will be hosting a Mother’s Day Bake Sale next Saturday, May 12th, noon - 3 p.m. in the lobby. If you’re interested in contributing a baked item to this upcoming fundraising event, please contact me at 917-442-9526. —Leon Tulton

Building 25 Association

Hi, neighbors. There is a buzz going around that Co-op City will be turning 50 years old December of this year. The history is, there was an amusement park named Freedom Land that operated from June 19, 1960 to September 1964, after Freedom Land shut down; construction on Co-op City began in May 1966. The first Co-op City residents began moving in during December 1968, our community infrastructure has come a long way with more to come. If interested, read your Co-op City Times for notices in the near future to find out how you can get involved in Co-op City 50th Anniversary celebrations. During our last meeting, neighbors spoke of the latest project for our building, the installation of bins in our lobby to collect left over Co-op City Times for that week to give shareholders who did not receive a copy the chance to pick one up. Most of the neighbors in attendance oppose the idea citing that a bin with newspapers would clutter and possibly litter the lobby. It was further stated to resolve the problem, archived Co-op City Times are posted on the internet at https://issuu.com/cctimes or can be picked up at 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, New York 10475. Our next scheduled meeting is Tuesday, May 15, at 7:30 p.m. 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: “In a sense, clutter is the end result of procrastination.” (Jeff Campbell) —Wanda Bailey

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Co-op City Times / May 5, 2018 The meeting of the Broun Place Townhouse Association was held Thursday, April 19 in our home. Tuesday, the 24th, Riverbay interim director of Buildings and Grounds, Mr. Michael Ambo; Martin, our groundskeeper; Vivian, our vice president, and I, took a walk around and addressed the questions received at the association meeting. We talked about the Sunday lack of heat incident, CSO not calling back, dumpster pad, front door painting, apartment noises, gardens, deliveries, and other subjects pertaining to Broun Place and townhouse living. The Grounds questions came from #32A, 27B,17A, 23A, & 7B. Already the trees have been trimmed behind 32A and new earth to 23A. May 24th, 7 p.m., rm 28, Bartow Center is our next meeting. At this week’s Buildings and Grounds meeting, questions about how to get your door painted will be brought up. The response will be in next week’s column. Applications for the summer youth program are available. Drop me a note if you need one. By the way, the Sunday, April 15 incident of no heat at Broun Place, Emergency Maintenance still has not been responded too. We have not heard back from CSO, Maintenance or our general manager on this event. Why did it happen? Last week’s Co-op City Times with the new logo and so much more really represented our amazing community. So proud to have this great local newspaper. Compliments to all those participants in the poetry reading event. The new graphic is great, an excellent choice. Last Tuesday, April 24th, the news on Legionella was released. That day, I was approached with comments like, “Did you hear Co-op City has Legionella and people died.” Someone called and invited us to take a shower at their home as the water here is no good! Folks, panic is no good. Before spreading unfounded information get the correct information. 2015, Riverbay Corporation hired a super specialist to investigate the water recycling building. With that in mind, perhaps these are isolated cases, confined to Building 11. Didn’t you love hearing, “at least 3 buildings in Co-op City….” I had to explain how three sections equal one building. Neighbors, we urge you to read up on the candidates for the Riverbay Board and most importantly, VOTE! Each candidate, by now is well-versed in what is required and the commitment of being a member of the Riverbay Board of Directors is huge. We applaud folks who have made this choice for Co-op City. It takes a lot of time and study to do the job correctly. The least we can do is VOTE! Remember, discarded items, personal belongings, etc. are placed in the bins by the garages, not compactor sites. Tie and secure all patio items. Neighbors, send your tidings through this weekly press release and bring your news to us as well. We extend our heartfelt sympathy to all the folks feeling pain or loss. Wakanda forever! —Eva Lazaar

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Debs Place Townhouse Association

The Debs Place Townhouse Association will hold its May meeting on Thursday, May 10th. Our guest speaker will be Riverbay Director Jerome Rice, chair of the Riverbay Security Committee. He is expected to tell us about the work of his committee and how it interfaces with the Board, Riverbay’s Department of Public Safety and the NYC Police Department. He will discuss our own particular security concerns in our townhouse area. Director Rice will begin his presentation at about 7:30 p.m. after the short business portion of our meeting. We hope that our members got the opportunity to attend at least one of the three Candidates’ Forums. If you missed them, they will be broadcast on the Riverbay channel according to the schedule which should be found in the Co-op Times this week. Also, keep informed by reading the Candidate Statements that have appeared in the newspaper as well. Of course, you are all encouraged to vote in the Board election on May 23, either by mail or via the internet. This year, there will also be a By-Law amendment on the ballot on the question of Term Limits for directors and it is important that you express your opinions on this issue as well. We look forward to seeing our Debs Place Townhouse dwellers at the meeting which will begin at 7 p.m. on Thursday, May 10th, in room 1 of the Dreiser Canter. Of course, there will be refreshments available and the opportunity to pay the $10 cash yearly association dues for those who have not yet done so. —Nels Grumer

Building 9 Association

Greetings. Assemblyman Benedetto's office has received responses from the MTA to questions posed at our March meeting. As per the MTA, delays that we have been experiencing are due to the various projects within the MTA's Subway Action Plan. Once completed, we will have a world-class subway system. • Bronx-bound 2 and 5 trains have been operating either to the East 180th Street station (which would require shuttle bus service from East 180th Street to the Eastchester/Dyre Avenue station), or operating along the 2 line to the Wakefield/241st Street station because of the signal and track work projects along the Dyre Avenue line. We will probably experience these service changes throughout the rest of the year. The elevator installation project for the Gun Hill Road/ Dyre Avenue station is scheduled to begin at the end of the year, so additional service changes will be required. • Gun Hill Rd. Station Rush hour after work. The station is served by the Bx28 and Bx38 buses. MTA Operations Planning Division reviewed the schedules and found the following: There are an even number of eastbound (Co-op City bound) Bx28 and Bx38 trips scheduled from 5 p.m.-7 p.m. at the Gun Hill Road/Dyre Avenue subway station. There are 10 Bx28s and 10 Bx38s scheduled for that 2-hour time period. Because of bunching and traffic conditions customers may see two Bx28s or Bx38s arrive at once and have the impression that one runs more often than the other, but that’s not how they are scheduled to run. • Section 2 of Co-op City – Alcott/Adler - #23 drives around circumference; #38 cuts through. All buses do not go through middle of Co-op City. By operating on Dreiser Loop, the buses only bypass about 365 feet of Co-op City Boulevard and there are stops on either end of Dreiser Loop for customers who don’t want to ride through. • There are currently no new express buses on order for MTA Bus Company. There are new express buses for MTA Bus Company included in the 2015-19 MTA Capital Program to replace aging buses, but those have not yet been ordered. It is unknown when they will arrive and to which depot they will be assigned. We thank the Co-op City Times for the weekly platform to chronicle the progress of our association by way of the building association article format. Our weekly articles allow members who are unable to attend our monthly meetings to keep abreast of Building 9 Association business and events. Also, the weekly articles provide ongoing opportunities to recognize and support member participation. Writing the weekly articles has been my great privilege. Game Night was a fun night. Thanks to Shirley and Jerome Wells, Jammie (Dominoes champ) and Linda (Rummy champ) Holley, Daisy McCoy, Mitzi Cleare, Eloise Coleman (Dominoes champ), Gwen Anderson, Barbara Small (Scrabble champ) and Linda Collins. Our membership meeting is scheduled for Thursday, May 10th, at 7 p.m. Afterward, I must have a 5-minute meeting with ALL VOLUNTEERS. “UPROOTED-1863” Exhibit opening FriGame Night Champions day, May 11th, at the Drammeh Center. We meet together; we work together; we have fun together. We grow, as an association, together. Somos unidos! Every shareholder has the right and the responsibility to contact management with their suggestions, questions and/or concerns. "Do not react to toxic people. Not giving them a reaction when they desperately seek it, is far more powerful." –Unknown —Linda Collins

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Greetings, neighbors. The Section 5 Association has been meeting and the elected officers for the next two years are: president, Robert Hedgepeth; vice president, Bill Gordon; secretary, Pauline Warren; correspondence secretary, Hattie Overman and treasurer, Alethea Cherebin. General Meeting – was held Monday, April 16, at 7 p.m. at Building 33, ground level, Sect. 5 Association room. It was quite a nice meeting and a few turned out to the first open meeting. Thanks to those who came out; the general meeting looks promising for the future. The shareholders shared quite a bit of concerns. Elgar and Einstein Loops need to be repaved. Ms. Bailey shared the fact that she does not believe the roads in Section 5 have been repaved since it was built. A suggestion was made for shareholders to call 3-1-1 on the same day from 9 to 5 p.m. to put in complaints about Elgar and Einstein Loops in need of repaving and pot holes repaired. Please get the reference number. We need more benches in front of Building 27; a very good suggestion that all garage’s door locks should use the same key. Other issues of concerns were addressed. See you all at the next general meeting which will be posted. Community Board 10 – met in Dreiser Auditorium C on Thursday, April 19, at 7 p.m. A representative from Senator Bailey’s office informed us that Senator Bailey is sponsoring legislation across the city to educate, particularly African Americas and Latino students. District Manager, Matthew Cruz gave his report that the barriers in Section 5 will be repainted in May, and the property belongs to the city D.O.T. and they had been notified of the upkeep of this property. The Bay Park Nursing Home’s vacant renovation will be a parking lot. I believe Mr. Cruz is requesting more traffic agents. A request will be made for Don’t Block the Box sign/subject to a fine on Bartow Avenue. District Manager Cruz stated to call CB #10 and schedule an appointment if anyone would like him to come and speak to your association or organization. Discussions of Alternate Side Parking at Givan Avenue between Rombouts Avenue and Peartree to allow cleaning of the streets and summons will be issued of violations. The local buses issues are to be discussed with our local officials. Mr. Cruz has also requested that issues be submitted in advance to the community board before the meetings are held. Mission Statement – The mission of Section Five Association is to obtain the maximum quality of life for all shareholders residing in Section 5. To act as a liaison between management and the building and townhouse associations in all problem areas. To assist maximum participation in each individual association and to enlighten and educate all shareholders in Section 5. —H. Overman

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Co-op City Times / May 5, 2018

Retirees of Dreiser Loop

The RETIREES’ 46th Annual LUNCHEON will be held on Wed., June 13th at the beautiful Marina del Rey, featuring Disco music by DJ Baker from noon – 5:00 p.m. Donation: $85.00. Tickets are available. Please advise if transportation is needed. Contacts: Beverly Waller and Daisy Young-Anderson, (718) 379-0377. Travel Events: (price includes coach bus; located at Dreiser Loop, in front of H&R Block) • May 17 (Thurs.) “Hunterdon Hills Playhouse Theatre,” NJ. Showtime: 11:00 a.m. Meet/Depart: 8:00/8:15 a.m. Contact: Serita G., (347) 564-5722/Barbara W., (718) 320-0500. • July 10-12 (Tues. - Thurs.) “Dover Downs Hotel & Casino.” Price: Double $400/Single $490. Deposit required $100. Two payments each - $150 Double/$195. FINAL payment: May 21. Contact: Serita G., (347) 564-5722; Barbara W., (718) 320-0500. • Sept. 9-14 (Sun.-Fri.) Myrtle Beach & Charleston, SC. Price: Double $729 pp/ Single $819. Deposit required ASAP, $100. Three payment each for Doubles and for Single as follows: Double, $243 and Single, $273; Due by each date – May 2, June 4, & Final, July 2. Travel protection insurance available. Contact: Serita G., (347) 564-5722/Barbara W., (718) 320-0500. Theatre Committee: (price includes Van transportation, from Dreiser Loop opposite Rehab Center): • May 16th (Wed.). “Sister Act” at

Westchester Broadway Theatre. SOLD OUT! Show time: 11:00 a.m. Contact: Marie Green-Ryan, (718) 671-4949. Remember – Your deposit, along with your name and telephone number, is required to reserve your trip &/or theatre seat. A check or money order only payable to RETIREES OF DREISER LOOP will be accepted. Committee members will be available in the Dreiser clubroom 19 (718) 379-0377 on Mondays and/or Thursdays, 2:00-5:00 p.m. Good And Welfare: To Gail Crouch and Hattie Lucas, we send get well wishes for your quick recovery and good health. And to those of you still under the weather, know that you are thought of warmly and wished brighter days. Call Josephine Flowers, (718) 320-0539, regarding illnesses and bereavements. Our next JAZZ UP YOUR HEALTH WITH A SENIOR SPA DAY will be Wednesday, May 9th (not April 25th). Call Claudette D, (718) 379-4784, or Hattie L, (718) 671-8449, if interested in joining us on our upcoming SENIOR SPA DAY. “Life is too short to wake up with regrets. So, love the people who treat you right, forget about those that don’t. Believe everything happens for a reason. If you get a chance, take it. If it changes your life, let it. Nobody said life would be easy. They just promised it would most likely be worth it!” –Author unknown. —Claudette Davis

Baychester Visual Arts Association

If you enjoy being creative, painting will give you much satisfaction. Come and join BVA’s art classes and you will be among the many who find pleasure in creating Our next session of art classes began on Tuesday, April 17th with two class schedules to choose from which are 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. or 3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. The fees are as follows: Annual membership is $35 a year and a session of 10 classes is $60. This is the best bargain in the Bronx – maybe even the city – given the quality of instruction offered. Come and join us. Mr. Moses Groves, BVA’s art instructor, will be the artistic guide for these classes. Mr. Groves is an accomplished artist who has studied at the Art Students League and NYU. He has exhibited work in the New York and New Jersey area and has won awards for his artwork. You can call M. Groves at 201-862-0847 or S. Lochansky at 718-379-1049 for more information. You can register by mail by indicating the class time desired. Tuition can be sent to Baychester Visual Arts, P.O. Box 678, Co-op City Station, Bronx, NY 10475. Visit our studio room #5 and see beautiful paintings on display. You will be amazed at the artwork done by BVA members. Many of our members have won awards at art shows. Some of our members started to paint for the first time when joining BVA and they have been pleased with their completed work. Our art show on April 28th was very successful. Many people came to our art studio and enjoyed seeing the paintings, as well as gift items were sold. Beginning on May 29th, we will have an art show at the Baychester Library located at the Bartow Mall. The paintings will be on display for the month of June celebrating Bronx Month. BVA is a non-profit, self-supporting organization that needs your support to continue offering high level art instruction at these bargain prices. So come join BVA on this fabulous artistic trek, take a class, make a tax deductible donation, and feel the satisfaction of being a creator and/or patron of the arts. All checks should be made out as indicated above. Science is for the body and art is for the soul. —Sylvia Lochansky

Co-op City Times / May 5, 2018

Black Forum

The Black Forum food pantry incurred damage during a recent fire which began in a restaurant in the Dreiser Community Center complex. We were forced to close for repairs. We realize that our closing has caused a tremendous hardship for the community. The office has been flooded with calls from cooperators who have had to decide between buying food or buying their medication. Riverbay continues to struggle to find us a space to restart operations and we need the help of the community to reopen. Black Forum has been a community-based and independently owned operation for decades. The late Tony Illis, our founder, built the program from its days of providing cheese in the 1980s. Today, the program distributes fresh fruits, vegetables, meats, diapers, baby formula and other necessities, as well as sponsors monthly defensive driving courses and health and exercise programs. We serve to alleviate the pressures of food insecurity which many of us live with each day. Twentyone percent of CO-OP City residents or over 10,000 residents are food insecure. This means we or our neighbors live in a state of not knowing if there will be food on the table the next day. Black Forum operates four days a week to feed the community. Evening hours were recently added to accommodate working families who could not make the morning pantry hours. We have fed thou-

sands per month and those numbers have increased as the cost of living increased. Our seniors on fixed incomes and children are especially vulnerable. Each day, someone has to decide between food and carrying charges, food and medication, food and formula. We need the help of the CO-OP City community to ensure that Riverbay makes every effort to provide a viable, independent space for the pantry to exist in order to continue serving the community. We urge you to call Riverbay. Lobby your Board members to communicate to Riverbay management just how important this program is to you and your family so we may resume food distribution as soon as possible at an appropriate location. We need everyone's voice. You may not need the pantry, but your neighbor might. We are in this fight together to protect this viable community program built from the ground up and over decades of hard work and volunteerism by dedicated shareholders. Black Forum will continue to advocate for the cooperators of CO-OP City. Tony Illis fought tirelessly for CO-OP City residents throughout his many years of committed service in this community both on and off the Board of Directors. We invoke his memory as we work hard to resume our operations. Contact Reach out to us if you have questions, (718) 3208035, or coopcityblackforum@gmail.com. We look forward to hearing from you. —D. Illis

Membership – Our next membership meeting will be on Sunday, May 20, in room 11, Dreiser Community Center at 3 p.m. This is the only month of the year when we do not meet on the second Sunday out of deference to Mother’s Day. Please come with ideas of services we can bring to the Co-op City community and ready to roll up your sleeves and get to work! If you can’t come to our meeting, remember you can find us on Facebook: NCNWCoopcity Bethune; Twitter: @NCNWCoopCity; Instagram: NCNWCo-opCity and email: www.ncnwco.opcity @gmail.com. Spirit Cruise Pre-Mothers’ Day Celebration – WE ARE SOLD OUT for our Mothers’ Day celebration on a Gospel Luncheon Cruise on Saturday, May 12. Bethune Height Recognition Program – Plans are in place for our 44th Annual Bethune Height Recognition Program that will take place on Saturday, May 19 at Russo’s On the Bay, 162-45 Cross Bay Boulevard, Howard Beach, NY. This is a celebration in which all NCNW sections in New York State come together to support and live the legacy of NCNW’s founder, Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune and Dr. Dorothy I. Height, Chair/President Emerita, by contributing to the work for which they dedicated their lives. The luncheon will be from 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. and will cost $100. We are able to provide transportation, at an additional cost, for a limited number of attendees from Co-op City. Sight and Sound Theatre – Join us on Saturday, August 18 to see the performance of “Jesus.” We will also have lunch at the Shady Maple Buffet and have time for shopping at the Farmers’ Market. A wonderful experience for $175 (adults) or $120 (children under 12). Please send check or money order made out to NCNW Co-op City Section to P.O. Box 93, Bronx, NY 10475. If you have any further questions, contact: (718) 379-3788 or (718) 931-9681 or (347) 602-5600. There will be no refunds. International Trip 2019 – Would you like to join us on a cruise of the Greek Islands from August 2 – 11, 2019? Next year (so you’ll have time to make partial payments) we’ll be flying to Venice, Italy where after an overnight stay, we will board the Norwegian Lines “Star” cruise ship to Kotor, Corfu, Santorini, Mykonos, Argostoli and Dubrovnik, returning

to Venice. Does that sound interesting to you? If so, a $500 deposit due by July 1, 2018 reserves your space. Inside cabins - $3,482; Ocean view cabins - $3,942; Balcony cabins - $4,331. All prices are double occupancy and no refunds. Checks payable to NCNW Coop City Section and mail to P.O. Box 93 Bronx, NY 10475. For more information, call: 718-320-2366 or 718-655-9034 or 718-538-8606. Donations – Thank you to our members who donated new night gowns for residents in the nursing home at Workmen’s Circle. Thanks also for the donation of pencils that will go to students at P.S. 160 in time for their math state exams. —Joyce Howard

National Council of Negro Women

Rivers Run Community Garden

If you’d like to take advantage of the opportunities to get your hands dirty and make your heart happy, there is always something that needs doing. Also, we are looking for artists to help paint the water containers. Just stop by, pick up a brush or hammer and enjoy yourself. 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. Important dates (All are welcome): • Friday, May 18th – Work Day • Saturday, May 19th – Work Day & General Meeting • Sunday, May 20th – Bomba!! (Details to follow) • June 13th & 14th – PS 153 (4th Grade) visits garden @ 9:30 a.m. Rivers Run is open: • 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. —Gail Sharbaan

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

Co-op City Times / May 5, 2018

Community Protestant Church

On behalf of our pastor, Reverend Dr. Calvin E. Owens, and our church family, welcome to Community Protestant Church, a church of love and understanding, located at 1659 East Gun Hill Road, Bronx, NY 10469; telephone: (718) 862-9172. Regular Church Schedule Sunday School – 9:00 a.m. Worship Service – 11:00 a.m. Communion Service – Every first and third Sundays Noon Day Prayer – Hour of Power – Wednesday at noon Prayer Meeting and Bible Study – Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. The following program is at the Church’s Annex: 2053 Asch Loop North (Co-op City) Neighborhood Bible Study – Thursday at 10:00 a.m. Sunday School Is Now In Session Every Sunday At 9:00 a.m. Sunday School is really a part of our history, and because someone cared and was concerned enough, many of us benefitted and know its value. In Sunday School, in a nurturing Christian education environment, an opportunity is provided for children to learn about the Bible, to grow in grace, to show love and respect for one another and to live more abundant lives. Jesus came that we might have life and have it more abundantly (John 10:10). We encourage you to bring your child, children or grandchildren to Sunday School and we look forward to seeing you. 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 6th at 3:30 p.m. – Observance of the Shepherd’s Ministry Anniversary. Come Out And Enjoy Gospel Comedy At CPC! LOL GOSPEL COMEDY SERIES AFTERNOON OF LAUGHTER WITH THE COMMUNITY, Saturday, May 19, at 3:00 p.m., hosted by Kenny Williams, presented by the Women’s Guild and Hospitality Ministry. Tickets: $25.00 in advance; Children 12 and under, $15.00. Contact (718) 320-8576; (718) 671-6122, or the church, (718) 862-9172. Sending Belated Birthday Blessings to our Pastor, Rev. Dr. Calvin E. Owens. A day filled with joy, a year filled with peace, a life filled with love. May all of these be God’s gifts to you. The doors of Community Protestant Church are open to all to worship and fellowship with Christian believers of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. You are cordially invited to come in, join in and receive your blessing. —Evan G. Mitchell

CO-OP CITY IS YOUR COMMUNITY! MAKE YOUR VOTE COUNT!

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

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Co-op City Seventh-day Adventist Church

Tales of Fears, Tears and Murmuring – part 2. Last week, we looked at Numbers 13 and 14 as the Israelites wandered around the wilderness weeping for fear and unbelief; causing them to murmur in spiritual rebellion that went too far, and of doubting God’s power to protect and provide for them. The crux of the matter was the promise of God to give an abundant life to them in the promised land, which, for the most part, they did not believe. Had the people looked back on how God had guided them in the past they would have had a lot more hope in their future. After all, they had witnessed the awesome miracle of seeing water piled up to create a corridor of aquatic life as they walked across the dry floor of the Red Sea as it swallowed the chariots and army of Pharaoh that were in hot pursuit. Theirs was the promise of an abundant life ahead in a land that God had prepared, yet they wanted to return to the known rather than venture into the unknown that was fraught with perils. This is the same abundance promised us, “My purpose is to give them a rich and satisfying life” (John 10:10 NLT). The King James Version refers to it as ‘abundant’ life (Greek zoe pronounced dzoay') that is the absolute fullness of life in a state of vitality, active and vigorous; a life that is blessed in this earth and will continue in the promised land with only a change in the body as it is devoted to God. The richness of the promise is even more exhilarating because of the promise of life (which we already experience as being alive, chay), but abundantly (zoe). I found that this word abundant has its roots in the word perissos which gives a sense of ‘beyond’ and of ‘quality in excess’ that that flows of and from God with no space and time restrictions. Fight despair with John 10:10 as our traction. Look at your life, carefully record what has already been given, then ask God to show you how to nurture that into abundance. Daily inspiration from the Bible, devotions of prayer of thankfulness and guidance will swing your thoughts from the despair to that of hope, bringing you on your way to trusting God more. Services and Community Outreach Wednesday—Afternoon Bible Studies, 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. 1st and 3rd Wednesday—Food Pantry, 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. distribution to Last Name A to M 2nd and 4th Wednesday—Food Pantry, 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. distribution to Last Name N to Z Wednesday—Prayer meeting, 7:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Saturday—Sabbath School, 9:15 a.m. Saturday—Divine Worship, 11:00 a.m. Saturday—Adventist Youth Program, 2:30 p.m. Saturday—(4th Sabbath) May 26 – Women’s Bereavement group lunch meeting The Co-op City Seventh-day Adventist Church is located at 1010 Baychester Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475; http://coopcity22.adventistchurchconnect.org/ —Cheryl Silvera

No Standing/Parking In Dumpster Pads

Shareholders are reminded that there is no standing or parking in the dumpster pads. These areas are strictly for the use of Riverbay Corporation vehicles. All unauthorized vehicles will be towed at vehicle owners’ expense. Thank you for your cooperation.

CHURCH OF CO-OP CITY

CO-OP CITY BAPTIST CHURCH

1659 EAST GUN HILL ROAD BRONX, NY 10469

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

REV., DR. CALVIN E. OWENS, PASTOR CHURCH

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

An interdenominational Church of love and understanding, consisting of people of many faiths, races and cultural backgrounds, seeking to live the spirit of Christ with relevance. CHURCH SCHEDULE WEEKLY:

CHURCH SCHOOL - SUNDAY, 9:00 a.m. WORSHIP SERVICE: SUNDAY, 11:00 a.m. NOON DAY PRAYER - HOUR OF POWER - WEDNESDAY, 12:00 NOON BIBLE CLASS & PRAYER MEETING - WEDNESDAY, 7:30 p.m.

MONTHLY: COMMUNION - 1ST AND 3RD SUNDAYS

ALL ARE WELCOME!

(718) 320-3774 • Sunday School – 9:15 a.m. • Sunday Worship Services – 8:00 & 11:00 a.m. • Midweek Worship – Wednesday @ 12 Noon • Bible Class – Wednesday @ 1:00 & 7:30 p.m. • Prayer Service – Friday @ Noon & 7:30 p.m.

COMMUNION SERVICE EVERY FIRST SUNDAY. YOUTH DAY EVERY FOURTH SUNDAY. ALL ARE WELCOME TO WORSHIP WITH US.

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Candidate statements appear on pages 32-36 • Candidate 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 between Wednesday, May 16 – 23, 2018.

To ensure the integrity of the election, ALL mail-in ballots must be returned DIRECTLY to ElectionAmerica 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 23, 2018. Online votes may be cast from 6 a.m. on Wednesday, May 16, 2018 – 9 p.m. on Wednesday, May 23, 2018. Please follow the directions included with your ballot to cast your vote online.

2018 RIVERBAY CANDIDATES Rodney Saunders* Evelyn M. Turner* Deborah Nelson Angelo Rosario Mary Pearson Lonnie Woods Cheryl Jenkins Josie D. Ferguson Junius Williams* Francine Reva Jones* *Denotes incumbents

Monday, April 23, 2018

Wednesday, April 25, 2018 Saturday, April 28, 2018

Wednesday, May 2, 2018

2018 Board Election Schedule

Candidates’ Forum, 7:30 p.m., Einstein Center, rm. 45

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

1st Election Edition; 1st Election Notice (Co-op City Times) Candidates’ Forum, 7:30 p.m., Dreiser, Aud. B

Saturday, May 5, 2018

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

Wednesday, May 16, 2018

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

Saturday, May 12, 2018

Wednesday, May 23, 2018

Wednesday, June 13, 2018 Thursday, June 20, 2018

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

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

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Voting Kiosks At Three Community Centers

Beginning at 6 a.m. on Wednesday, May 16, 2018 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 machines 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 23, 2018, when the voting period ends. To activate the kiosk, tap on the screen and it will open up to the Election-America 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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Francine Reva Jones

Dear shareholders, I would like another term as a Board director because I want to ensure that PROGRESS continues. Looking back – In 2014, I was there to see the Marion Scott managers escorted off the premises of Riverbay Corporation. Thereafter, real PROGRESS began. Some of the major improvements were a new management company, financial savings in the areas of the power plant, medical insurance for employees, risk management insurance and recommendations by our internal auditor. In 2015, I ran with team “Cooperators With Vision.” One of my promises was “transparency.” Since then, all of the Board resolutions have appeared in the Co-op City Times, both first and second readings. Cooperators have had the opportunity to comment on the first readings before the Board voted to accept them as policy. That was PROGRESS. Some cooperators have taken advantage of this privilege, and that’s a good thing. Moving forward, I would like to continue the PROGRESS. Many residents have voiced their opinions regarding the length of time Board directors remain on the Board. This year, you have a chance to vote for

or against Term Limits. I support your right to make this decision in the community where you live. The Referendum will state that Board directors be allowed to serve for three consecutive three-year terms (totaling 9 years). That director must then skip one year, but may return to run for additional threeyear terms thereafter. Please take every opportunity to voice your opinion. Your vote matters! Voting is the DEMOCRATIC WAY! Vote for your building association officers, your church and organization leaders, your elected officials, and definitely for your Riverbay Board directors. VOTE FOR TEAM: PROGRESS IS OUR MISSION — Francine Reva Jones, Rod Saunders, Deborah C. Nelson, Cheryl Jenkins and Mary Pearson. Together, we will succeed.

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Junius Williams

YOU GUYS ARE MY STRENGTH

• Raised community complaint fines and implemented new ones. • Addressed illegal subletting and have management and Legal working on a solution. • After addressing malfunctioning of emergency call boxes, a company was hired to monitor them which saves money for the cooperation. • Had portable cameras mounted in certain areas to identify cooperators throwing debris from windows and terraces. • Addressed illegal motor scooters and put a system in place to mitigate lawsuits. A few of these things I did with the help of the Board and a GREAT Cooperators Appeals/Security Committees. Also, these were my ideas and my initiatives. I’ll never stop fighting…You put me here for you, not me. RE-ELECT ME! Cooperator First/CANDIDATE JUNIUS WILLIAMS.

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Josie Ferguson

I believe it’s an honor to be elected by you and to serve as one of the new Riverbay Board directors. With it comes great responsibility and your expectation that as a Board director, I will act in the best interests of individuals, families and our community. Your vote for me comes with an I.O.U., meaning that I am committed to a well-rounded perspective that looks at what’s happening Inside the Riverbay Corporation, what’s happening Outside in the community, and what’s happening in the Universe, or surrounding areas impacting our quality of life. Here are the Inside and Outside points behind my I.O.U. perspective: Looking Inside, I.O.U. means: • Maintaining Co-op City’s affordability through cost savings, a workforce that is well-trained and valued, and better protections to keep maintenance and project costs down; • Upgrading the online PayLease system to accept late carrying charges and end the long payment line every month; • Delivering stronger Customer Service for cooperators through continuous improvements that provide transparency; Looking Outside, I.O.U. means: • Developing job training partnerships and year-round youth employment;

• Expanding volunteer opportunities to benefit and partner with all Co-op City nonprofits, including public recognition. What assets do I bring as a Board director? First, a mindset and spirit of collaboration with all Board colleagues. Second, a long history of dedicated volunteer service to our community. Third, professional experience and skills in Finance and Operations, as a nonprofit executive director, and Human Resources trainer. Added to these experiences are: NYC Board of Education and Atlanta Public Schools teacher and consultant; and a Master’s degree in Public Administration with honors. Of most importance, I will listen to your concerns and work hard to address them. Your vote for Josie Ferguson – I.O.U. Elect Josie Ferguson!

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Cheryl Jenkins

• Better Customer Support, and more access to Maintenance Services Online. • Virtual Call Centers • The ability to make appointments online. I would like to see: • Laundry Room Doors changed with easier access for seniors and handicapped accessibility. During my time at the NAACP Co-op City branch, I was chairwoman of the health and economic sustainability committee. I provided information to maintain good health and spoke with the local businesses regarding staff and unions. Vote for my team, “Progress is Our Mission” – Francine Reva Jones, Rod Saunders, Mary Pearson, Cheryl Jenkins and Deborah C. Nelson.

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Lonnie Woods

I want to take this opportunity to thank my fellow shareholders who willingly signed my petition, those who signed under protest and shareholders who didn’t sign out of fear of being targeted. Saying nothing is going to change with the Board of Directors no matter who’s on the Board. I heard everyone. I never thought I’d be running for the Board. This isn’t about me, it’s about us being shareholders. We all have a vested interest here in Co-op City. I’m someone you should be able to relate to, a shareholder who cares about the shareholders. I moved to Co-op City June 1990. While residing here in Co-op City, I was an active drilling reservist in the United States Army Reserve. I completed a tour of duty in Iraq under Operation Iraqi Freedom. After my tour, I ended my enlistment in the military which I served honorably. I’m currently employed with the City of New York for 29 years. I attended Monroe College, obtain a degree in Computer Science upon my graduation. I still reside in Co-op City after 28 years where I raised my children as a single parent. I have been quietly involved in the community, sitting on Youth Commit-

tee 2003/until disband; 2004/2006 Seniors and Handicapped/Community Relation Committee; presently Security Committee, and Building 9 Association, advocating for all issues that affect us, shareholders, in our community. I’m looking to give more accountability & responsibility to the shareholders, reform of our By-Laws, including term limits for Board members. Improve Quality of Life – Visible Public Safety; monopoly of Cablevision/Optimum must end; assistance animal; reasonable accommodations policy is a touchy issue. I hope to help keep Co-op City affordable and making sure Riverbay Corporation employees treat shareholders with respect.

Elect Lonnie Woods to the Riverbay Board of Directors

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I’ve lived in Co-op City for 23 years. Everything I need in a community is right here. I’ve got fresh air and sunshine, a million-dollar view, and friendly neighbors. I live in a nice, safe place I can afford. I need Co-op City to stay nice, safe, and affordable. That’s why I’m running on the CTSAH (Coalition to Save Affordable Housing) slate. I joined the team that knows Co-op City needs to play “up-keep catchup” after years of neglect, waste, mistakes, and kickbacks. In last week’s statement, I described the skills that made me, and kept me, a full-time working NYC jazz musician for over thirty years. Those skills of co-operation, communication, and the ability to cope with all kinds of people have prepared me for the role of Board member. I’m passionate about music and I’m passionate about justice. I’ve been a diversity-loving political activist, from my anti-war college days to my time spent in the early 80’s with my dear friend and East Village neighbor, civil rights lawyer Haywood Burns. My activist streak rekindled in August 2014 when Eric Garner was killed for selling loose cigarettes. I rallied in Staten Island, I rode the Co-op

City protest bus to D.C., I joined ACLU’s People’s Power, and rallied with NYCLU in Albany for police transparency. I helped reinstate the Co-op City WFP Chapter and helped build Indivisible Co-op City. I’ve petitioned and rallied for Bernie Sanders and against the Bartow billboards and consistently wrote all about it in the Co-op City Times. I’ve supported SPLC in its fight for tolerance and justice for 20 years. I’d like to spend the next three fighting for our co-operative. Elect the Coalition to Save Affordable Housing team: Francine Reva Jones, Rod Saunders, Deborah C. Nelson, Cheryl Jenkins, and myself, Mary Pearson.

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Angelo Rosario

Greetings to all Co-op City residents, friends and family. I am (Bishop) Angelo Rosario and I am asking for your vote to be able to sit and be active on the Riverbay Board of Directors. It is with gratitude that I extend a greeting to all. In the last two forums, I have listened to the questions asked by cooperators because it is imperative that I and WE, as a Board, not only attend to the issues that interest us, but also hear the needs of the community from your perspective. Co-op City has been home to many generations of families. Children and grandchildren obtaining succession to the beautiful layouts of the apartments. Our last daughter, Angela, was born and raised here and God willing, she may one day inherit our home. So, yes, as a parent, I want to make sure that Co-op City stays affordable and has a quality of life that is safe and filled with activities for all ages. ● 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

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formed families. ● For 15 years, I was presbyter of 135 Bronx Houses of Worship assisting with their finances and creating community projects in accordance with the needs of their communities. ● 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. Thank you for your vote of confidence.

Co-op City is a thriving, progressive community, after all – we are celebrating 50 years. My goal in keeping Co-op City affordable is: —Assuring that the specs in our contracts are precise to obtain the best and affordable qualified contractors for the specific work —Accountability of the contractors through inspections by Riverbay staff —Accountability of department heads in overseeing their employees —Accountability on the purchase of appropriate supplies for the employees for better work performance —Improve on repairs of the apartments – plaster/paint, maintenance, convectors, flooring to avoid repetitive work in the same apartment —Obtaining funds to help with improving quality of life and Maintenance/Construction Projects

I am 4 Co-op City. Vote #4 on the ballot

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Hello, neighbors, friends and everyone who signed my petitions. I thank each one of you. My name is Deborah C. Nelson. I moved to Co-op City from Harlem as a single mother over 21 years ago. I work for the Health & Hospital Corporation and I am a member of Communications Workers of America, Local 1180. I have several degrees: from Malcolm-King College, John Jay College, Economic Manpower Corporation Business School, and New York Paralegal School. I’ve worked with Assemblyman Charles Barron and Councilmember Inez Barron in the Freedom Party and the People Organizing & Working for Empowerment plus Respect. I became a member of the African-American Association; soon after I was elected vice president. I was re-elected for three terms and I still serve. I am proud to be a part of the association’s social, cultural, educational and enrichment programs. I hope to bring that experience to the Board. As a Board member, I will work to enhance cooperative consciousness and spirit. I will remind cooperators that we are not tenants, we are coowners. We must all work to protect our property and reduce waste.

My focus would be Collective Impact: what we can achieve working together on common goals. Collective work and responsibility are key. As an activist, my life purpose and passion is to serve/fight for the people. As a Sacred Woman Lifestyle Warrior Healer, one of my priorities is wellness of our community, shareholders and environment. I am a member of Drammeh Institute here in Co-op City. As shareholders, we have a right to Self - Determination. I am asking you to give me the opportunity to serve in our community at a higher level. Please vote for me, Deborah C. Nelson, and team “Progress is Our Mission” — Francine Reva Jones, Rod-ney Saunders, Mary Pearson and Cheryl Jenkins. Thanks again to you all.

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Evelyn M. Turner

First and foremost, I am greatly saddened to hear of the three reported Legionnaires’ disease cases affecting cooperators of 100, 120 and 140 Carver Loop. Please accept my heartfelt concern and I am sorry for what has happened. Please know that you are in my thoughts and heart/prayers at this difficult time. Over the past years, I have worked diligently to strengthen our community. I look forward to the unique opportunity of another term as a Riverbay Board member. I embrace volunteer shareholders who provide me with the support needed to work on many community projects. MAJOR ACCOMPLISHMENTS & COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT: Chair: Parking & Leasing – We will be getting Reflective Signage installed in ALL garages. (We must prevent cars driving in the wrong direction). Plans are to have Camera Analytics to monitor speed. A new Gate system will be installed. Repairs will be made in Garage # 2. Chair: Community Relations: We will be profiling UNSUNG HEROES by sections on a Quarterly Basis. Plan Sunday Evening Events (i.e. Cool Jazz Sundays, feature Old School, Hip Hop Music, Jazz, Salsa & Gospel). Spearheaded And Coordinated: Building 18 Plaque installation honoring Ruth Edwards/Youth from the

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RE-ELECT A WOMAN OF VISION, INTREGRITY AND TRUTH. I’M THE ONE WHO LISTENS TO YOU TO TAKE ACTION FOR YOU.

“Scholarship Incentive Awards Program” for their historic achievement of getting an extraordinary handmade 30-foot book for President Barack H. Obama into the Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery Library. Disabled Veterans: Spearheaded a “Seasonal Wrap” Donation Drive with Public Safety staff & others. Collected donations and delivered to the Bronx Veteran Hospital in time for the Memorial Day Holiday. Workshop: Housing Resources for the Disabled and Mentally Ill. Shared 27 pages of websites for cooperators seeking housing for their adult with challenges. Recent Accolades: Give Back For Kids Campaign – URBAN SUPER HERO AWARD 2018. RE-ELECT – EVELYN M. TURNER – To continue serving with tenacity and consistency.

TOP 3 ISSUES: 1. Keep Co-op City an Affordable, Safe and Happy Place to live! 2. Assertive, vigorous oversight of upcoming Multi-Million Dollar spending for Capital Projects and new Elevators. We Must Get It Right! 3. Weekly Management Updates and Progress Reports to Cooperators. Initiating a CALL for a Douglas Elliman Female General Manager, with excellent Writing and Communication Skills, to be involved in the process. “Put some “High Heels On The Ground! Initiated and Collaboration Results: Family Fun Day for Children with Autism - UPS Access Point Lockers - Support Groups, National Alliance on Mental Illness. (NAMI) Creator of the College Fair (#7) that gives our Youth a Vision.

Vote For Me, Evelyn M. Turner

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If re-elected to the Board, my specific focus will be to keep Co-op City affordable, and to improve Riverbay’s Customer Service to cooperators! Since 2014, the Riverbay Board of Directors has taken a starkly different direction than previous boards going back to 1999. Prior to my election to the Board, we faced a $40 plus million labor lawsuit, with $900,000 in the bank account. HUD was threatening to remove the Riverbay Board of Directors for firing the management team that arguably put the corporation’s shareholders on the brink of certain financial disaster. The team of Board directors that I ran with in 2015, and subsequently supported in 2016 & 2017, have worked in concert to bring this corporation, and our beloved community, back to being in a much better financial position than any time since before 1999. Currently, I hold the office of Board secretary, Riverbay Board of Directors, and proudly serve as the president of the Riverbay Fund, chair of the Legislative, and Education Committees. The Legislative Committee brought the community our first ever Legislative Brunch, (2015/2016), and followed with the first ever Legislative Roundtable (2016/2017).

The Education Committee initiated the Best & Brightest awards (90% or higher grade achieving graduates), and we’re currently developing Project Citizen (C.L.A.A.Y.). We’ve continued with our Renaissance - Music & Dance lessons. New to our cultural events – two play presentations: “Whistle in Mississippi,” and “The Meeting.” i The best apartments, arguably the best overall value for your dollar, and the safest neighborhood in the Bronx. We still have work to do, after all…Progress Is Our Mission! I’m asking you to vote to: RE-ELECT – ROD SAUNDERS AND FRANCINE REVA JONES, and ELECT – CHERYL JENKINS, MARY PEARSON and DEBORAH C. NELSON.

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B. RULES FOR ELIGIBILITY OF CANDIDATES 1. A candidate must be a resident shareholder as indicated on the candidate’s stock certificate, occupancy agreement and the current Occupants Annual Affidavit of Family Income and must continue to reside in Co-op City for the entire term of office in order to serve as a Director. 2. No more than one resident shareholder of a single unit may be a candidate for the Board; and no more than one resident shareholder from a single unit may serve as a Director. 3. No candidate may be indebted to Riverbay when picking up petitions; on the date they are certified; and on the date votes are counted. If a candidate is indebted to Riverbay on any of those days, the candidate will be disqualified. In addition, all candidates must remain current throughout the election period until the candidate is sworn in if elected, for unpaid carrying charges or other debts to Riverbay. A candidate shall not be indebted to Riverbay for purposes of this rule if their monthly carrying charges and maintenance are fully paid by the 10th day of the month in which it is due. At the close of business on the date the petition period ends and weekly thereafter, Riverbay’s Finance Director will provide a written list to the Chair of the Election Committee of all candidates’ indebtedness to Riverbay, if any. 4. Prospective candidates may, after signing the required authorizations and upon verification that they are current on their indebtedness to Riverbay, pick up a petition package and nominating petitions from the Riverbay Legal Department, at 2049 Bartow Avenue, any weekday between March 26, 2018 and April 9, 2018, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. (a) In addition, prospective candidates may pick up a petition package after 5:00 p.m. during this period by signing a form at the Public Safety Office, 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475. (Nominating petitions will not be enclosed in the package.) On the following business day, the financial status of the prospective candidate will be checked. If the prospective candidate is not indebted to Riverbay and has executed the required authorizations, he or she will be contacted and allowed to pick up nominating petitions from the Legal Department, or from the Public Safety Department, and allowed to proceed with petitioning. If a shareholder interested in running for the Board is indebted to Riverbay, he or she will be provided with an opportunity to satisfy the debt and to collect nominating signatures before the petitioning period ends on April 9, 2018. If the indebtedness is not fully satisfied prior to said time, he or she will not have qualified to be a candidate. (b) A candidate who is current on a written arrearage agreement shall be considered current on charges to Riverbay if such candidate is not otherwise indebted to Riverbay.

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(c) No candidate shall have felony convictions or convictions of misdemeanors involving moral turpitude. 5. It is inappropriate for any person or entity doing business, or soliciting business with Riverbay, including present or prospective managing agents, contractors, vendors, professionals, unions, their employees, commercial tenants, or persons having a direct or indirect interest in such companies, to make campaign contributions or pay campaign expenses, whether in cash or in-kind, of persons running for the Board. Directors of a corporation act in a fiduciary capacity with respect to the corporation and are required to place the corporation’s interest above their personal interests. Accepting campaign contributions from parties who contract with the corporation creates at least an appearance of a conflict of interest and, in most circumstances, an actual conflict as well. Any candidate who knowingly accepts campaign contributions or payment of campaign expenses, direct or indirect, in cash or in-kind from any person or entity doing business or soliciting business from Riverbay, including but not limited to the managing agent, or any vendor, union, commercial tenant, professional or contractor, their employees, or persons having a direct or indirect interest in such companies, will be disqualified. C. RULES FOR CERTIFICATION OF CANDIDATES 1. Official Petition Forms (hereinafter “Petition”) will be distributed to candidates at Riverbay Corporation’s administration office, starting on Monday, March 26, 2018 at 9:00 a.m. Prospective candidates are required to pick up their own petition materials. 2. Prospective candidates will also receive a copy of these Election Rules and Regulations (hereinafter “Rules”), and a copy of an agreement to be signed by the prospective candidate, acknowledging the candidate’s receipt of the Rules and the candidate’s agreement to abide by the Rules. 3. The name of each candidate on a Petition and on the ballot must correspond to the name of the candidate as it appears on his/her occupancy agreement and signature card, or the name by which each candidate is commonly known. 4. Each candidate’s name and address must appear on the Petition sheet both at the time it is being circulated for signatures and at the time it is submitted. 5. In order to be nominated, a candidate shall submit a Petition containing the signatures of at least seventy-five (75) resident shareholders (one per unit) within the time specified in these Rules. A resident shareholder may sign the Petition of more than one candidate, but no more than one resident shareholder of a single unit may sign the Petition of any one candidate, with the earliest dated signature of a unit to be counted. In order to be verifiable, each signature should appear as it does on the shareholder’s occupancy agreement, along with an address and/or building number and apartment number sufficient to verify that the signature is from a resident shareholder. Signatures that cannot be

verified will be eliminated. 6. In order to assist the candidates in obtaining signatures correctly, each candidate will be given a list of building addresses containing corresponding building numbers with the Petition package. 7. Completed Petitions must be returned to the Riverbay Legal Department no later than 5:00 p.m. on Monday, April 9, 2018. The Committee will designate an official or officials to receive the Petitions. A receipt will be issued for each Petition filed. The Petitions may be returned in person or by a designee of the prospective candidate. 8. No set of Petitions will be accepted unless filed with an executed copy of the “OFFICIAL FORM” acknowledging submission of the Petitions with a minimum of 75 signatures. If a candidate fails to provide the Official Form to the Committee, the set of Petitions will not be valid, and the candidate shall be disqualified. 9. The Committee will begin to verify Petitions on Tuesday, April 10, 2018, and will certify all Petitions as valid or reject them as invalid by 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 17, 2018. The Committee will, to the extent reasonably possible, provide notice to each candidate that submits Petitions whether they have been certified as eligible candidates for election prior to the initial meeting of candidates scheduled to occur at 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 17, 2018. Notice of the Committee’s certification will be published in the Co-op City Times within ten days thereafter. 10. The Committee shall hold a briefing on the Rules for all candidates or their designees immediately after the random drawing called for under Paragraph E(5). D. CAMPAIGNING STANDARDS OF CONDUCT 1. Campaigning by prospective candidates or their supporters may not occur between March 26th, 2018 and April 17, 2018. This prohibition shall specifically include campaigning on social media, email, or other electronic forums. 2. No audio and/or video equipment may be used in Co-op City by candidates or by those campaigning for candidates in connection with the election. 3. The posting of all campaign signs, literature and other material (posters, gummed stickers, etc.) in Co-op City is prohibited except on personal property, or within a shareholder’s premises, with the owner’s permission. This specifically includes, but is not limited to, lobbies, elevators, bulletin boards, walls, doors, and common areas. (a) In order to ensure strict compliance with this Rule D(3), campaign literature, including flyers, may not be posted by a candidate in a commercial establishment within Co-op City, or on their websites, Facebook pages, or similar electronic forums, unless the owner of the commercial establishment is a candidate for election. (Continued on next page)

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(b) Residents, employees, candidates and their supporters may remove any improperly posted non-electronic campaign material as a service to Coop City, 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. 4. 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. 5. Campaign literature may be slipped under apartment doors between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m., and campaign handouts are permitted. 6. The unauthorized use of the Riverbay logo in any form is prohibited for use in or on campaign materials. (Resolution #93-96.) 7. 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. 8. Notwithstanding Paragraphs D(2) and (3), 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, (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. (b) 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 indem-nify any such candidate or conduct. Candidates agree to indemnify River-bay 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 Monday, April 23, 2018 in the Einstein Loop Community Center, Room 45 at 7:30 p.m. The second forum shall take place on Wednesday, April 25, 2018 in the Bartow Community Center, Room 31 at 7:30 p.m. The third forum shall take place on

Wednesday, May 2. 2018 in the Dreiser Community Center, Room Auditorium B at 7:30 p.m. (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 autho-rized 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 28, 2018 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 1⁄4-page campaign ad by each candidate in three successive print and electronic issues of the Co-op City Times beginning with the Saturday, April 28, 2018 issue. The same ad will be used in each of the three issues and will appear opposite each

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candidate’s article for that week. The Editor shall set the deadlines and technical standards for these submissions. All ad copy will be reviewed by the Committee prior to publication. The Committee reserves the right not to publish, or to delete any material, which in its opinion constitutes a libelous statement, personal attack, or material misstatement 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 “non-political” 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 des-cribe the activities and achievements of the Board as a whole, including the activities of any incumbent candidates. In the event Board members wish 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 l7, 2018 at 8:00 p.m., 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(4), 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, per-

sonal 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 by-laws, 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 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 9, 2018. 7. In the event that more than one ballot is received from a single unit, only the earliest dated ballot, or the (Continued on next page)

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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. To be counted, any mail-in ballot must be post-marked no earlier than May 16, 2018 and no later than May 23, 2018. In addition, any mail-in ballot must be actually received no later than Tuesday, May 29, 2018. Any electronic vote must be transmitted and received no earlier than 6:00 a.m. on May 16, 2018 and no later than 9:00 p.m. on May 23, 2018. 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 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday, May 30, 2018. 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 p.m. on Wednesday, May 30, 2018, 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. The meeting shall continue from day to day until such time as a final count is completed. 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 Com-mittee of the name of any such observer, in writing, no later than May 24, 2018. 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 7:00 p.m. on May 30, 2018, 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 Com-mittee 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 Depart-ment 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 im-pose an administrative charge, and may, within ten (10) days of delivery of said deter-

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mination 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 administrative charge levied by the Committee. H. CHALLENGES TO VOTING RESULTS 1. Any aggrieved resident or 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 p.m. on Thursday, May 31, 2018. Failure to file a timely written challenge by 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 31, 2018, shall preclude consideration of the challenge by the Committee. In the event that a quorum was not obtained by the May 30, 2018 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 p.m. 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(l) 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 (Continued on next page)

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Laundry Room Closures Buildings 2A & 2B and Building 9A & B

The janitorial staff will be painting the basement which will require the closure of the laundry rooms in your respective buildings. There will also be no elevator service to the basement during this shut-down. DATE: WEDNESDAY, MAY 9, 2018 We will re-open the basement and laundry room on Thursday, MAY 10, at 7:30 a.m. We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience in this matter. —CSO (Dreiser Loop)

Drammeh Center

Six seats left! Join us for the Opening Reception and Discussion of “Uprooted 1863,” a documentary exhibit about New York’s “free” black society during the “draft riots” of 1863. Share an evening of discussion on opening day with the living descendants of the New York Draft Riots, and historian Dr. William Seraile, author of Angels of Mercy: White Women and the History of New York’s Colored Orphan Asylum, who will give context to the deadliest four-day urban riot in US history. Walkthrough begins at 6:30 p.m. Lecture begins at 7:30 p.m. Light snack and refreshments. The lecture segment is $10. Seating will be limited. Exhibit is FREE to the public and runs daily from May 11 - May 28. Times: Mon. – Fri., 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Sat. & Sun.: noon to 4:00 p.m. Mobile app available for virtual access. Trailer: https://vimeo.com/262627102 To register: https://Uprooted1863.eventbrite.com Sponsored in part by Humanities New York Action Grant, the National Endowment for the Humanities, and public support. LIKE US on our Facebook page, facebook.com/DrammehInstitute. P.O. Box 558, Co-op City Station, Bronx, NY 10475. —Elise Edwards

Building 30 A and B Association

Building 30 A and B Association would like to thank Sheena McNeil, director of Sales, for her informative meeting with us on April 25. Building Association itinerary for May: PoKeno PoKeno Night will be Friday, May 11 in our building association room. The door opens at 7 p.m. with games starting at 7:30. Movie Night Movie Night will be on Friday, May 25 in our building association room. The door opens at 7 p.m. with the movie starting at 7:30. Building Association Meeting Our building association meeting will be on Wednesday, May 30 in the association room. The door opens at 7 p.m. with the meeting starting at 7:30. Crochet The building association Crochet Classes will be on the following Wednesdays: May 16 and May 30 in the association room with the door opening at 1 p.m. Those celebrating birthdays, anniversaries and new additions, congratulations; those who suffered a loss, our condolences; those under the weather, get well soon. —Linda Werner

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. 20. The Committee may call for a new election if the Committee has determined that material irregularities cast doubt on the election results, or in the event the number of votes cast did 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 qualified candidates.

21. By participating in the election process, candidates, prospective candidates, shareholders, and their respective agents, representatives or supporters, agree to fully comply with and be bound by these election Rules.

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NYC Safe Disposal Event Comes To Orchard Beach Today

The NYC Department of Sanitation (DOS) is holding a series of SAFE Disposal Events (solvents, automotive, flammable, electronics) throughout the five boroughs to provide NYC residents with a one-stop method to get rid of harmful household products. Materials accepted include common household products such as auto fluids, batteries, electronics, strong cleaners, medications, paint and more. The Bronx event will be held this Saturday, May 5, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. in the Orchard Beach parking lot (follow Park Drive to the end). For more information, please visit the DOS website.

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

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

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

Diabetic Patients with Medicare may be eligible for shoes.

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Co-op City Baptist Church

Rev. Dr. Sheldon E. Williams and the Co-op City Baptist Church family invite you to join us tomorrow at 8:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. for worship service. Sunday School for children and adults is held at 9:15 a.m. We invite you to worship, study, and pray with us. The Co-op City Baptist Church is located at 135 Einstein Loop, lower level, room 50. Our telephone number is 718-320-3774. Join us for a midweek spiritual pick up at our midweek worship service held on Wednesdays at noon. Bible Study classes are held on Wednesdays at 1:00 p.m., and 7:30 p.m. Bible Study will also be held on Wednesday, May 16 at 5:00 p.m. The Wednesday Bible Study classes are now open to all. You may attend these classes or join in from the comfort of your home using the conference line 563- 999-2090; when asked for the PIN, enter 660065 to be connected. Prayer service is held on Fridays at noon. Prayer Service is also held on Friday evenings at 7:30 p.m. Everyone is invited to join us from the comfort of their home for an hour of prayer. Making use of available technology, Friday evening prayer service is held

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: Sunday service with Holy Communion and Sunday School are both at 9:00 a.m. Every 4th Sunday, our children participate in the reading of the lessons and every 5th Sunday, our young adults assist in the service. Please join us on Wednesdays for an uplifting midday service starting promptly at noon. Choir rehearsal is on Thursdays at 7.00 p.m., and we are always looking for new members. The (ECW) Episcopal Church Women meet immediately after service on the 1st Sunday of each month. Membership is open to all women of the church. The men hold their meeting after service on the 2nd Sunday of each month. We look forward to welcoming everyone to service at 9:00 a.m. on Sunday, May 6, when we will celebrate The Sixth Sunday of Easter. Our Supply Priest is Father Simeon O. Johnson who will be the Preacher and Celebrant. Members who have not yet submitted their 2018 Pledge Cards are encouraged to complete and submit them as soon as possible Current Events and More 1. Try your luck with the E.C.W. Raffle. The tickets are $1 each and $5 for a book of six. Drawing is on Thursday, May 10, and winners need not be present. 2. Join us for a fun-filled afternoon on Saturday, May 26, as we celebrate St. Joseph’s Day with a luncheon at Eastwood Manor in the Bronx. The event starts at noon and ends at 5.00 p.m. Lunch, raffles, music and more. Tickets: Adults - $100; Children, 12 and under - $50. For tickets, please contact Renee, 718-379-6511; Janice, 718-781-0273; Dorothea, 718-304-4335; Yvonne, 718-671-8815; or Merville, 718-320-2089. Reminder: Notary Public service is available to the congregation free of charge. If interested, please speak with Merville ahead of time. Outreach Program: We continue to collect nonperishable food for the feeding program at Grace Episcopal Church in West Farms. Please remember to donate. For additional information on all of the above, please call the church at 718-320-0844, or visit our website: http://www.stjosephsepcbronx.org. “Sing to the Lord a new song, * for he has done marvelous things” – Psalm 98:1 —Pearline Lawrence

using a conference call line. On Friday evenings at 7:30 p.m., you can call 563-999-2090; when asked for the PIN, enter 660065 to be connected. Please Note: Prayer conference call line will no longer be held on the 1st Friday the month. The First Lady’s Ministry invites you to join them on Saturday, June 2 at 11:00 a.m. for brunch with Letitia James, Public Advocate for the City of New York for “Her Journey.” The event will be held at the Einstein Community Center, room 45 (second floor). Adult tickets are $20 and $5 for children ages 3-17. Adult prices will be $25 after May 20. 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

May is National Bike Month! Explore Co-op City’s bike trails!

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Alternate Kosher Meals are also available

Mon., May 7

Word Games 9:30 a.m.-11 a.m. Library 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m. NEW Health & Wellness Support Group Bartow Center, Room 31, 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Arthritis Exercises 11 a.m.-noon Bingo 1-2 p.m. Card Games 2-4 p.m. Dominoes 2:30 p.m.

Library 9:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. Dominoes 10 a.m., Rm. 45 Line Dancing 10-11 a.m., Rm. 45 (NEW) Artopia with Ivan 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Around The Lunch Table 11:30 a.m. Word Search 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. Bingo 1-3 p.m., Rm. 35 Diabetes Support Group 2nd Monday - 1:00 p.m. Computer Class for Beg, Int. & Adv. 9:30 a.m., Rm. 34

Word Games 9:30-11:30 a.m. Walking Club 10:30 a.m. Bingo 12:30-2:00 p.m. Caregiver Support Group 1:00 p.m. 1st & 3rd Tues Card Games 2-4 p.m. Dominoes 2:30 p.m.

Dominoes 10 a.m.

Room 7 unless otherwise noted Crochet & Knitting 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Library, Exercise Bike, Chat 9:30-10:30 a.m. Stay Well Exercise 10-11 a.m., Rm. 2 Color Your Stress Away 11 a.m., Rm. 4 Basic Cell Phone & iPad training 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Mind Teasers 12 p.m.-1 p.m., Rm. 4 Diabetes Support Group 1 p.m. – Last Monday of the month Bereavement Counseling 1 p.m., Rm. 13 Gentle Yoga 1:15-2 p.m., Rm. 2 Intermediate Yoga 2-3 p.m. Matinee Mondays 1 p.m. until June Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Alert & Alive 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. (New) Computer Class – Rm. 13 Beginner 11:00 a.m. – noon Cultural Dance 10:30 – 11:30am, Aud. B Mind Teasers 12–1 p.m., Rm. 4 Choir/Singing class 1 p.m. Rm. 7 Zumba 1–2 p.m., Aud. A

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Thu., May 10

Wed., May 9

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Blood Pressure: Every 1st and 3rd Wednesday 9–10 a.m. Games 9:30–11 a.m. Stay Well Exercise 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. Line Dancing 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. Bingo 1–2 p.m. Card Games 2–4 p.m. Dominoes 2:30 p.m. Smartphone Class Bartow Main office Beginner – 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. Intermediate 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. Library 9 a.m.–1 p.m. Word Games 9:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m. Crochet & Knitting 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. Spanish Class 11 a.m.–12 p.m., Bartow Main Office Chat Session 9:30 a.m.–1 p.m. Bingo 1–2 p.m. Card Games 2–4 p.m. Dominoes 2:30 p.m.

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Matinee Movie 10 a.m., Rm. 45 Health & Wellness Support Group 10–11 a.m. Karaoke by Steven 1–2 p.m., Rm. 45

Kosher Orange juice Shepherd’s Pie w/beef & turkey Tossed salad w/dressing Whole wheat bread Applesauce Alt: Tuna salad Apple juice Chicken Francaise Brown rice Green beans & tomatoes Whole wheat bread Fresh fruit Alt: Egg salad

Non-Kosher Pork Goulash Egg noodles California vegetables

Baked ziti w/beef meatballs Baby spinach salad

Walk Group 9:30 a.m., Rm. 40 Dominoes 10 a.m., Rm. 45 Spelling Bee 10 a.m. (NEW) Artopia w/Ivan 10am -12pm Spanish Practice Class 10:30 a.m., Computer Lab Zumba 11 a.m.-12 p.m., Rm. 45

Computer Class – Rm. 13, Beginner 10 a.m. Orange pineapple juice –11 a.m.; Intermediate 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. Turkey drumsticks Only 6 seats available. Noodles & cabbage Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session Mashed butternut 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. squash Sewing 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Whole wheat bread Tai Chi 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. Fruit cocktail Art Class 1–3 p.m. Alt: Salmon salad Yoga 2 p.m. – 3 p.m., Rm. 2

Hawaiian chicken legs Roasted potatoes Sautéed string beans

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

Orange juice, Breaded Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session fillet of sole fish, 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. Blood Pressure 10 – 11:30 a.m. 1st & 3rd, Rm. 8 Chickpea salad w/dill, California blend vegLine Dancing 10 – 11 a.m., Aud. A etables, Whole wheat Piano Sing Along 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. bread, Fresh fruit, Alt: Drama Club 1:30 – 4:00 p.m. Baked turkey breast

Turkey chili w/ potatoes & corn Perfect white rice Steamed broccoli

Mother’s Day Event @ Dreiser - Center Closed

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

(Schedule subject to change without notice) Payments for trips @ the Bartow office can be made Monday – Friday: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m., & 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. only Funded by: The NYC Department for the Aging, The NYS Office for the Aging and Riverbay Corporation. JASA WELCOMES EVERYONE AGE 60 AND OLDER! Payments for trips can be made at all three centers. Trip registration policy: There will be no refunds for all trips. All trips include roundtrip transportation! All trips must be paid in advance – JASA will not accept checks under $5. (FREE) LiveOn NY – SCRIE/SNAP (Food Stamps) Assistance – Fri., May 25th–June 8th & 22nd; 9 a.m.-2 p.m. JASA Main Office, 2049, Bartow Ave. No appointments! Walk-ins! First come! First served! Please make copies of your documents before coming to the office. Walk w/ease for 6 weeks from the Dreiser Sr. Center, starting Fri., May 4th, ending Fri., June 8th, 10 a.m.-10:45 a.m. Meet @ Dreiser Loop Senior Center, room 7 to walk the greenway. Empire Casino – Tues., May 8th; $5. Bartow, 9:30 a.m.; Einstein, 9:45 a.m.; Dreiser, 10 a.m. Wait list. Shoprite – Mon., May 14th; $3. Bartow, 9:30 a.m.; Einstein, 9:45 a.m. & Dreiser, 10 a.m. Stew Leonard’s – Tues., May 15th; $5. Bartow, 9:30 a.m.; Einstein, 9:45 a.m. & Dreiser, 10 a.m. Target Throggsneck – Tues., May 15th; $2. Bartow, 9:30 a.m.; Einstein, 9:45 a.m. & Dreiser, 10 a.m. Fairway – Mon., May 21st; $3. Bartow, 9:30 a.m.; Einstein, 9:45 a.m. & Dreiser, 10 a.m.

Mother’s Day Event @ Dreiser - Center Closed

Kosher Meal by Request for Mother’s Day event at Dreiser

Mother’s Day Event Oxtails, Rice & Beans, Sautéed String Beans Dessert Juice

Fee for lunch is $2.00 & $5.00 for guest

*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

ALL meals served w/margarine and fresh milk

Upcoming Events/Trips

Annual Co-op City Health & Wellness Fair – Dreiser Community Center Auditorium, 177 Dreiser Loop, Wed., May 16th; 10 a.m.-3 p.m. For lunch, please contact your senior center: Dreiser Loop, 718-320-1345; Bartow, 929-299-1394; Einstein Loop, 718-671-5161. Pick-ups: Einstein, 9:30 a.m. & Bartow, 9:45 a.m. All three senior centers will be closed that day! Central Avenue – Christmas Tree Store, Trader Joe’s & Amazing Savings – Mon., May 21st; $13. Bartow, time change, 8:30 a.m.; Einstein, 8:45 a.m. & Dreiser, 9 a.m. Empire Casino – Tues., May 22nd; $5. Bartow, 9:30 a.m.; Einstein, 9:45 a.m.; Dreiser, 10 a.m. Wait list. FREE: Bronx Zoo – Wed., May 23rd; Bartow, 9 a.m.; Einstein, 9:15 a.m. & Dreiser, 9:30 a.m. Wal-Mart – Date has been changed from Thurs., May 17th to Wed., May 23rd; $15. Bartow, 8:30 a.m.; Einstein, 8:45 a.m.; Einstein, 9 a.m. IKEA, New Jersey – Thurs., May 24; $15. Bartow, 9 a.m.; Einstein, 9:15 a.m. & Dreiser, 9:30 a.m. Ridgehill – Fri., May 25th; $7. Bartow, 9:30 a.m.; Einstein, 9:45 a.m. & Dreiser, 10 a.m. Costco – Fri., May 25th; $5. Bartow, 9:30 a.m.; Einstein, 9:45 a.m. & Dreiser, 10 a.m. JASA OFFICE AND SENIOR CENTERS ARE CLOSED MONDAY, MAY 28TH IN

OBSERVANCE OF MEMORIAL DAY. “Jesus” @ the Sight & Sound Theater – Tues., July 10th; $130. Refreshments will be provided. Deluxe Motor Coach transportation. Enjoy a delicious, family-style luncheon at the Good & Plenty Restaurant from 1–2 p.m. Show starts at 3 p.m. Depart from destination @ 5:30 p.m. Pick-ups: Bartow, 8:45 a.m.; Dreiser Loop, 9 a.m. & Einstein Loop, 9:15 a.m. 45 seats available (Payment deadline is June 22nd). 2018 Lunch Train Excursion – Fri., Sept. 7, $100. Pick-ups: Bartow, 8:15 a.m.; Dreiser, 8:30 a.m. & Einstein, 8:45 a.m. Departs destination, 4 p.m. Journey through the heart of the scenic Connecticut River Valley aboard the only Steam Train & Riverboat ride in the U.S. Lunch aboard the Essex Steam train with choice of roast beef or baked chicken, meal also includes salad, vegetable, rolls and dessert, water, coffee or tea. Cash bar for soda. Also enjoy a 1½ hour cruise on the Mississippi style Riverboat. Motorcoach bus (50 seats available). Light Continental breakfast will be served on the bus. FREE Senior Splash – Riverdale Neighborhood House – Fri., June 8th, 12 p.m.-3 p.m. Pick-ups: Bartow, 10:15 a.m.; Einstein, 10:30 a.m. & Dreiser, 10:45 a.m. Only 18 seats available.

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Scheduling Activities Calendar

Goose Island Seniors

We had a wonderful time at Sunday Bingo last week. The weather is changing, and seniors are starting to come out again. It was so good to see them. Congratulations to the winners. Next Sunday Bingo is May 20. Bingo – Wednesday, May 9, 1:30 p.m., with Stephen, in our club room #39. Members only. Admission, $5 for 3 cards; 12 games and Jackpot. Extra cards are 25¢ each. Refreshments will be served. Matinee Movie – Tuesday, May 15th, 9:45 – 12 p.m., room 45. Feature Movie: “The Shack.” See God like you never saw Him before. Meet His family, Mack did. 2hrs. 12mins. Come 9:45 for snacks. Game Days – Tuesdays and Thursdays. Our club room is set up for Dominoes, Spades, UNO, Kalooki, Mahjong. Exercise DVD and Wii games (Bowling, Tennis, etc.) from 10:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Come and play. Members only. (Members may bring a friend or two to play with them). $1 is collected for refreshments. Sands Casino – Thursday, May 24 in Bethlehem, PA. Price $35. Bonus: $20 slot play, $5 for food. There is an outlet and buffet. We found places for the people on the waiting list and now we have a FULL BUS. Our white bus from Coach USA will be leaving Einstein Loop at 8:30 a.m., Asch Loop by the Library at 8:40 and Dreiser Loop by the hardware store at 8:50. Looking forward to seeing all of you. There will be snacks and a movie on the bus. My cell phone number is 347-847-1941 please copy it down in case of an emergency during the trip. Sister Act – Friday, June 15th at the Westchester Broadway Theatre, Elmsford, NY. Come and enjoy a delicious lunch and a terrific show. Time: 9 a.m. Price: $79. WAITING LIST ONLY. If you can’t bring your check, you may mail

AARP Chapter #4997

FYI-1: Our monthly meeting is scheduled for Monday, May 14, at 1:00 p.m. in Dreiser Center, room 9. Spring is finally here. All of you that stayed in during the cold, snowy weather – come out to see what’s happening for the balance of the year…. FYI-2: AARP Driver Safety 2-day Class scheduled for Wednesday, June 20 and Thursday, June 21, 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. To enroll, call Errol Colton, Equality Adult Education, 718-459-9597. Reminder: Our Holiday Luncheon is scheduled for Wednesday, Dec. 5 at Marina del Rey; $90/person, 12 p.m. - 4 p.m. See Stella B. for tickets. Good & Welfare – Please contact our Good & Welfare Coordinator, Frances Wilson, 718-6715493, if you have a family member who has passed or one of our members who is sick, in the hospital or in a nursing home. 2018 Tour Activities July 21: Nordic Lodge & Foxwoods Casino – All-You-Can-Eat lobster buffet; four-hour stay at Foxwoods Casino; deluxe motor coach transportation. $170. $50 deposit due ASAP; balance due June 1. Contact Hannah, 718-379-7962. September 5–September 6 – Dover Downs Hotel & Casino w/Live Marvin Gaye Tribute Show – $50 slot play; 1 night stay at hotel; 1 breakfast, 1 dinner; tour of Dover Delaware & farmers market. Price: $309/person Double; $395 single; $100 Deposit due ASAP; $100 due May 1; Balance due June 30. Contact Hannah, 718 379-7962. 2019 Tour Activities April 1-12, 2019: Panama Canal 11-night Cruise on the Norwegian Jade – Price includes roundtrip flight to Miami (FL); ports of call include Cantagena, Columbia; Panama Canal/ Gatein Lake; Puerto Limon; Roatan Bay Islands; Harvest Cape, Costa Maya, Mexico; 3 days at sea; valid Passport is required; all meals on board the ship. Only SINGLE Oceanview Category available - $3,954 (price change); $350/person deposit due immediately to hold your reservation; insurance available and must be paid with deposit. Final payment due October, 2018; only five cabins available in each category. Contact Judith, 718-379-3370. Attention: When signing up for the above trips, please give your name, phone number and a deposit. Checks/money orders made payable to AARP Chapter 4997 with the name of the trip in the memo section of your check/money order. Room 0 (Dreiser Community Center) is opened Monday or Thursday, noon – 3 p.m. for checks to be dropped off (in an envelope w/Group/Trip Leader Name). They may be mailed to the Group/ Trip Leader. —Delores Debnam

it to 135 Einstein Loop, rm. 39, Bronx, NY 10475 or call to have your check picked up by Stephen. Make check out to Goose Island Seniors. All money is due by May 9th. After May 9th, those who have not paid in full will be replaced by the people on waiting list with full payment. Nonsense – Thursday, August 2nd at Hunterdon Hills Playhouse, Hampton, N.J. Time, 8:30 a.m. Price: $86 for lunch and show. Musical, comedy. Let’s have a great day together. Run For Your Wife – Thursday, September 27th at Hunterdon Hills Playhouse, Hampton, N.J. Very funny play. Time: 8:30 a.m. Price: $86 for lunch and show. Spend an enjoyable day with us. Our Lounge – Come sit and relax, read a book from our large library. This is our club, a great place to hang-out. Dues, $15 per year. To all members: Happy Birthday and Happy Anniversary to all members who celebrate their day in the month of May: Bernice DeCarmo, Mary Pilla, Gerald Ortiz, Josephine Betacourt, Vivian Melendez-Vasquez and Geneva Lindsey. May this be your best year ever. Note: Call Stephen at Goose Island Seniors, 718-379-9613, or visit us at 135 Einstein Loop, rm. 39, Bronx, NY 10475. Visit Ann on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Visit or call Stephen in room #39, every Mon. & Fri. from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.; Tues. & Thurs., 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. and Wed., 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. or 4:30 p.m. – 8 p.m. Call Stephen on cell at 347-847-1941. Good health to all. —Stephen Roberts, Sr.

Open Door Ministries

Co-op City Times / May 5, 2018

For this Child I Prayed Full sermon @ opendoorministries.net

“Hold everything in your hands lightly, otherwise it hurts when God pries your fingers open.” – Corrie ten Boom 1 Samuel 1:20 Hannah became pregnant and in due time bore a son and named him Samuel [heard of God or asked of God], Because, she said, I have asked him of the Lord. 21 And Elkanah and all his house went up to offer to the Lord the yearly sacrifice and pay his vow. 22 But Hannah did not go, for she said to her husband, I will not go until the child is weaned, and then I will bring him, that he may appear before the Lord and remain there as long as he lives. 24 When she had weaned him, she took him with her, with a three-year-old bull, an ephah of flour, and a skin bottle of wine [to pour over the burnt offering for a sweet odor] and brought Samuel to the Lord’s house in Shiloh. The child was growing. He would then be two or three years old. There were women engaged in tabernacle service to whose care he might have been committed. It was important that he should be dedicated as soon as possible. The earliest impressions of his boyhood were to be those of the house of God (The Cambridge Bible). 25 Then they slew the bull and brought the child to Eli. 26 Hannah said, Oh, my lord! As your soul lives, my lord, I am the woman who stood by you here praying to the Lord. 27 For this child I prayed, and the Lord has granted my petition made to Him. 28 Therefore I have given (loaned) him to the Lord; as long as he lives he is given (on loan) to the Lord. And they worshiped the Lord there. 1 Hannah presented her petition before the Lord 2 Hannah desired a child that was faithful and useful in God’s service 3 Hannah physically cared for her child and spiritually prepared him for service 4 Hannah brought the Lord gifts for the gift He had given her 5 Hannah fulfilled her promise as God fulfilled His 6 Hannah held her son loosely knowing that he belonged to God first 7 Hannah understood that God loaned her a child – she loaned him back Sunday Services are at 11 a.m. in Bartow Community Center, room 28. Contact Pastor Luis by text 917-334-4407 or email opendoorministries.net. Blessings in Christ. —Pastor Luis Ramos

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Traditional Synagogue

General Information: The Traditional Synagogue is located in Section 5, 120 Erdman Place in the rear lobby of Building 27B. It is on the ground floor of Building 27B. It’s handicapped accessible — no steps. Phone # is 718-379-6920. Office hours are Thursday and Sunday from noon to 2 p.m. Please call the office before you attempt to come over. If no one is in the office, please leave a message. The synagogue has services Saturday morning starting at 9 a.m. After services, we always have a nice kiddush. The synagogue has a Facebook page — Traditional Synagogue. The synagogue needs men to help make a minyan. There are a lot of Jewish men who live in Co-op City who don’t come to service. Please come by 9:30 a.m. so we can take out the Torah. The Traditional Synagogue is the only synagogue in Co-op City. Sabbaths ends on Saturday, May 5 at 8:42 p.m. Candle Lighting for Friday, May 4 at 7:44 p.m. Yiskor Donations: Please remember your departed loved ones by honoring your Yiskor donation. Mail your donation to the Traditional Synagogue, 120 Erdman Pl., Lobby, Bronx, NY 10475, Building 27B. Att: Marilyn. Good & Welfare: We sell tree certificates in honor or memory of a loved one. The cost is only $15 per tree. Mazel tov to all having simchas. If you are ill, wishing you good health. If you asked the rabbi to say prayers for a sick person, you should make a donation to the synagogue. Get well to Beverly Davidoff, Karla Klaus and Gary Schwartz. May birthdays: Scott Cohen, Karla Klaus and Edith Gitelson. Former Member Dies: Mr. Sheldon Schwartz, a member for 40 years, died in Farmington, MI. on April 26. He was 78 years old. He was VP of the synagogue. He also did taxes for many people in Co-op City; he lived in Building 32. He is survived by his brothers, his daughter, Hope; son-in-law, Chris, and his grandchildren. Fun And Games: After services and Kiddush, some men and women play Rummy-Cube. Your support of the Traditional Synagogue, and Men’s Club is greatly appreciated. Wishing all our members and friends, peace and good health. —Gary Schwartz

Men’s Club Traditional Synagogue Try your luck with the Men’s Club

Traditional Synagogue of Co-op City, Young Israel of Baychester, 120 Erdman Place, lobby level, Bronx, New York 10475. The Men’s Club, Sunday, May 6th trip to the Resorts Casino is cancelled due to a lack of response for this trip. Look in the papers and see our signs about future trips. —Gary Schwartz

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Pentecostal Tabernacle

Building 22A Bronx, NY, 10475. You are invited to attend services on the following days: Sunday school for all age group begins at 10:30 a.m. Worship service starts at 11:45 a.m. Wednesdays: Prayer and fasting service will be held at 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Bible study and prayer meeting will be held Wednesday evening at 7:30 p.m. Fridays: Youth service starts at 7:30 p.m. Focus: A Transformed life. The believer’s life is transformed by the power of God to a conquering life style through Christ Jesus. {Romans 12:1-2 &1018} I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service. And be not conformed to this world; but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is good, and acceptable, and perfect will of God. (10-18) Be kindly affectioned one to another with brotherly love, in honoring preferring one another. Not slothful in business, fervent in spirit, serving the Lord. Rejoicing in hope, patient in tribulation, continuing instant in prayer. Distributing to the necessity of saints; given to hospitality. Bless them which persecute you, bless and curse not. Rejoice with them that do rejoice and weep with them that weep. Be of the same mind one toward another, mind not high things, but condescend to men of low estate. Be not wise in your own conceits.

Recompense to no man evil for evil, provide things honest in the sight of all men. If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men. The plan of God for salvation of mankind spans all of time, bears the price tag of the blood of Jesus, and offers all people a brand new start. Paul expounded on these marvelous truths in the Book of Romans. We have read of the hopeless plight of sinful mankind, of the miracle of deliverance and of the joyous promise of restoration. In Romans, chapter 12, Paul gave some very practical direction about the application of this truth to our daily lives. It is essential that we have an understanding of foundational doctrines such as faith, justification, and divine guidance. But the Scriptures do not leave us to live our lives in the realm of the theoretical. This life changing gospel calls us to a place of commitment that will affect the way we live and how we interact with other people. It is important that we study the Bible every day, and when we meditate on the word we will find grace, strength, joy, peace to overcome the trials of life. God’s grace is sufficient to keep us every day. Our duty is to remain faithful to God in whatever area He has called us to work. Not slothful in business; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord. For further information, call Rev. R. Sibblies 718-324-0334, 718-320-4218 —Rev. R. Sibblies

Pastors Kenneth Hodge and Deborah Hodge and the New Vision congregation invite you and your family to come and worship the Lord with us. Church of the New Vision is designed to meet the spiritual needs of God’s people. Serving the community for over 45 years, we offer a warm, friendly, spirit-filled atmosphere of Christian love…All are welcome. Order of Services Sunday Worship Service: 8:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Adult and Youth Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. Mid-day Bible Study: Tuesdays, 12:00 – 1:30 p.m. Wednesday Night Prayer and Bible Study: 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Youth Ministry: Fridays, 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Saturday, May 19th, the Next Generation for Christ Youth Ministry will be

hosting the “Walking with God” Fashion Show at 2:00 p.m. Donation $20, dinner is included. To purchase a ticket or participate in the show, please contact the church or Sis. Dominique Hodge at 475-225-1878. Sunday, May 20th – Senior Ministry will celebrate their anniversary at the 11:00 service. The Food Pantry in Section 5 is suspended until further notice. Church of the New Vision is located at 115 Einstein Loop, Bronx, NY 10475. Office: (718) 671-8746 or (203) 374-3020. Mailing address: P.O. Box 75303, Bronx, NY 10475. Visit our Facebook page: Church of the New Vision concerning upcoming events and trips, or call the church. —Sis. Carol Haque

Church of the New Vision

Church of God’s Children

Church of God’s Children, located at 127 Dreiser Loop, patio level to the right of Montefiore Clinic, welcomes you to a Word teaching house of worship. We invite you with open arms to come along to our church; we hope that you can join with us in worship and God’s word. If you have needs, and want someone to listen and to pray, we’re here for you with open hearts and God’s love to give away. The Gospel is the good news that God is restoring our broken lives through the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Whether you are looking for a new church home, or are in a time of personal crisis, we hope you can join us. When we see what Jesus did, we are seeing prophecy of what God has created us for and intends for us to do. Our spirit is identical to Jesus’ spirit, so we are equipped to do what Jesus did when he walked on the earth. We have all the same resources Jesus had inside us already. So, we can follow his example and do the same things we saw Jesus doing. “Most assuredly, I say to you, he who believes in Me, the works that I do he will do also; and greater works than these he will do, because I go to My Father.” John 14:12 Schedule of services: Sunday – Spanish Worship, 9:30 a.m.; English Worship, 1:15 p.m. At 11:30 a.m., Women and Men’s classes in Spanish and English; English Children/Youth Studies-ages 4-18. Monday: Fasting-PrayerStudy at 9:30 a.m.; Wednesday-Intercessory Prayer & The Word at 7 p.m. Sat., July 21 – Trip to Sight & Sound in Lancaster, PA to see the new show titled “Jesus.” Trip includes: Bus fare, movie in bus, discount coupons to the famous Tanger Outlets Shopping mall chain featuring a variety of brand-name & designer outlet stores. Dinner at the Hershey Farm, a full-service family restaurant offering a scrumptious all you can eat dinner and dessert smorgasbord. Adults $181, Children up to 12 - $119.00. Reserve your seat; call 718790-9120 for info. Sunday, May 13 – Mother’s Day – one Worship service at 10:30 a.m. Our children/youth will present a special Mother’s Day Program and the Men’s fellowship will surprise the mothers. Saturday, May 19th – Women’s Fellowship & Support at 3 p.m. at 159 Dreiser Loop. A special PostMother’s Day program. Remember Jesus Loves YOU. —Bishop Nancy Rosario

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Public Safety Report

of any person who vandalizes property. Persons with information about graffiti should call 3-1-1 or (212) 639-9675 from telephone numbers outside New York City’s five boroughs. Persons should also contact the Department of Public Safety at (718) 671-3050. Riverbay Corporation is offering a $100 reward for information leading to the identification and apprehension of anyone writing graffiti within Co-op City. Parents should be aware of any evidence that their children are in any way involved with graffiti. Possession of spray paint or markers should be watched for. Paint stains on skin or clothing are also a sign that a child may be involved with graffiti. Speak to your child and explain the consequences if you think they may be involved. Graffiti enforcement is serious business in all areas of New York City. Any person arrested for graffiti offenses will also receive a Co-op City Community Complaint for Anti-Social conduct in connection with their arrest. A Community Complaint carries a monetary fine which doubles with each offense. Residents are reminded that bike riding is not permitted near buildings, in shopping malls or anywhere else signs prohibiting bicycle riding are posted. Drivers are reminded to use caution for bike riders in the streets. Always remember, if you see something, say something. Call 9-1-1 and the Department of Public Safety at (718) 671-3050 or online at www.ccpd.us. Callers may remain anonymous when giving information. The Co-op City Department of Public Safety would like to thank all persons who have called in suspicious activity or sent information via our website. It is by your actions that the crime rate remains low and a high quality of life is maintained. Co-op City is a diverse community with people of all ages, abilities and characteristics. All persons should remember to respect each other and embrace their differences. Don’t forget to say hello to your neighbors when you pass each other in the hallway or in the street. Co-op City strives to accommodate all persons. As Stevie Wonder said at the Grammys, “We need to make every single thing accessible to every person with a disability.” 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. 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. (Continued from page 7)

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

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THIS DAY IN HISTORY May 5, 1862 Mexican victory over French forces at the Battle of Puebla

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Cinco de Mayo has its roots in the French occupation of Mexico, which took place in the aftermath of the Mexican–American War of 1846–48 and the 1858–61 Reform War. The Reform War was a civil war which pitted Liberals (who believed in separation of church and state, and freedom of religion) against the Conservatives (who favored a tight bond between the Roman Catholic Church and the Mexican State). These wars nearly bankrupted the Mexican Treasury. On July 17, 1861, Mexican President Benito Juárez issued a moratorium in which all foreign debt payments would be suspended for two years. In response, Britain, France, and Spain sent naval forces to Veracruz to demand reimbursement. Britain and Spain negotiated with Mexico and withdrew, but France, at the time ruled by Napoleon III, decided to use the opportunity to establish an empire in Mexico that would favor French interests, the Second Mexican Empire. The empire was part of an envisioned "Latin America" (term used to imply cultural kinship of the region with France) that would rebuild French influence in the American continent and exclude Anglophone American territories. Late in 1861, a well-armed French fleet stormed Veracruz, landing a large French force and driving President Juárez and his government into retreat. Moving on from Veracruz towards Mexico City, the French army encountered heavy resistance from the Mexicans close to Puebla, at the Mexican forts of Loreto and Guadalupe. The French army of 6,000 attacked the poorly equipped Mexican army of 4,000. On May 5, 1862, the Mexicans decisively defeated the French army. The victory represented a significant morale boost to the Mexican army and the Mexican people at large and helped establish a sense of national unity and patriotism. The Mexican victory, however, was short-lived. A year later, with 30,000 troops, the French were able to defeat the Mexican army, capture Mexico City, and install Emperor Maximilian I as ruler of Mexico. The French victory was itself short-lived, lasting only three years, from 1864 to 1867. By 1865, "with the American Civil War now over, the U.S. began to provide more political and military assistance to Mexico to expel the French." Upon the conclusion of the American Civil War, Napoleon III, facing a persistent Mexican guerilla resistance, the threat of war with Prussia, and "the prospect of a serious scrap with the United States", retreated from Mexico starting in 1866. The Mexicans recaptured Mexico City, and Maximilian I was apprehended and executed, along with his Mexican generals Miguel Miramón and Tomás Mejía Camacho in Cerro de las Campanas, Querétaro. "On June 5, 1867, Benito Juárez finally entered Mexico City where he installed a new government and reorganized his administration." The Battle of Puebla was significant, both nationally and internationally, for several reasons. First, although considerably outnumbered, the Mexicans defeated a much-better-equipped French army. "This battle was significant in that the 4,000 Mexican soldiers were greatly outnumbered by the well-equipped French army of 8,000 that had not been defeated for almost 50 years." Second, since the Battle of Puebla, some have argued that no country in the Americas has subsequently been invaded by any other European military force. Historian Justo Sierra has written in his Political Evolution of the Mexican People that, had Mexico not defeated the French in Puebla on May 5, 1862, France would have gone to the aid of the Confederacy in the U.S. Civil War and the United States' destiny would have been different. Source: Wikipedia.com

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