Co-op City Times 05/12/18

RIVERBAY BOARD ELECTION SUPPLEMENT: PAGES 31-40

Vol. 53 No. 19`

Ballots For Board Election Mailed Voting Begins at 6 a.m. this Wednesday, May 16th

Ballots for the 2018 Riverbay Board of Directors election will begin arriving in Co-op City homes this week.

Riverbay’s independent election contractor, Election America, has confirmed that the election ballots were mailed by first class mail yesterday, May 11.

Director Claudia Sampson, chair of the 2018 Election Committee said: “In a few days, you should receive a brightly-colored election notice containing a cover letter with a unique Code and PIN should you decide to vote online at the secure online site for which you will provided a url or internet address.

You may also choose to vote by mail by filling a bubble to the right of the five candidates of your choice. Please be sure to choose no more than five names on the ballot by filling in the bubbles. In addition, there will be a Term Limit amendment on this year’s ballot requiring simply a ‘yes’ or ‘no’ vote.”

The voting period for this year’s election will open at 6 a.m. this coming Wednesday, May 16, and close one week later at 8:59 p.m. on Wednesday, May 23.

Those who do not receive an election ballot from

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Saturday, May 12, 2018

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Copper-Silver Ionization System Applied To Building 11’s Hot Water System Ahead of the official results of the water samples taken by the New York City Department of Health (DOH), Riverbay installed a copper-silver ionization system to the entire hot water plumbing in Building 11 last Friday.

The city’s Department of Health (DOH) informed residents of that building on Wednesday that testing for legionella bacteria in the building’s hot water system came back positive and that residents should continue to adhere to the previously ordered restrictions on hot water use until at least two confirmed tests proving the building to be legionella-free come back to EPI Staff installed a copper-silver ionization system the DOH in the near future.

The ordered restriction only applies to to the hot water line Building 11 last Friday ahead of the official sampling results taken from the residents of Building 11, not those in any building two weeks ago by DOH. other Co-op City building.

Ricky Wong, DOH’s Director of Community Affairs, met with the residents of Building 11 on Thursday evening in Dreiser Auditorium to update them on the investigation into legionella in their building and to inform them that the water use (Continued on page 3)

BY BILL STUTTIG

Board Candidates Express Their Views, Answer Questions at Three Forums The ten candidates running for five open seats in this year’s Riverbay Board of Directors election attended forums held at each of the three community centers leading up to this year’s voting, which begins on May 16 and ends on May 23.

Shareholders asked the candidates a range of questions at the forums and each candidate offered opening and closing statements explaining their positions on a variety of issues that the Board will address in the coming year.

Residents can view rebroadcasts of each of the three forums on a daily basis beginning at 9 a.m. until 10 p.m. on a continuous loop by tuning in to Channel 12 (MATV) and Channel 591 (Cablevision).

The Co-op City Times is publishing two reports on the Candidate Forums. The first report covers the forums held in the Einstein Center on April 23 and the Bartow Center on April 25. The second report covers the forum held May 2 in Dreiser Auditorium.

First Two Candidates’ Forums

BY JIM ROBERTS

The ten candidates for this year’s Riverbay Board of Directors election all participated in the first two election forums held on April 23 in the Einstein Community Center and April 25 in the Bartow Center.

The forums were moderated by Board Director Claudia Sampson, chair of the 2018 Election Committee. Each candidate made an opening and closing statement and responded to questions from shareholders.

Here is a synopsis of the comments the candidates made at the two forums.

Rod Saunders said his priority is to keep Co-op City affordable for shareholders.

He supports Board training, believes that some people are abusing dog ownership privileges and believes shareholders should decide on term limits.

Saunders will pursue establishing a youth center, (Continued on page 2)

HCR Approves New Elevator Maintenance Contract For Co-op City As the beginning of a process which will eventually result in more modern and efficient elevators throughout the community, the state Division of Homes and Community Renewal (HCR) notified Riverbay of its approval of a new elevator maintenance contractor for the community.

As of midnight this past Wednesday, responsibility for maintenance and repair of elevators throughout Co-op City was switched from the previous contractor, Unitec Elevator, to Champion Elevator.

BY BILL STUTTIG

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Power Plant Change-Over From Heating To Cooling To Begin Week of May 21 Starting on Monday, May 21, the Power Plant begins its spring changeover to cooling capabilities. All heating to the buildings will be shut down that day in order for the changeover process to commence.

The plant’s main chillers will be started for the first time during the week of May 21 to ensure that at least two chillers are operational for the holiday weekend beginning on May 26.

Full cooling capacity is expected by June 4, 2018.

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providing a zero equity way for seniors to downsize, and reduce subletting by requiring move-ins to pick up their keys with a certified moving company.

As the president of the Riverbay Fund, he has instituted new programs for children, launched the “Best & Brightest” recognition awards, and led students on a trip to Washington, DC and a tour with Congressman Eliot Engel. He chairs the Board’s Legislative Committee which he believes has improved working relationships with local elected officials including a Legislative Roundtable held in the Bartow Center.

Saunders has lived in Co-op City for 41 years, served as school board president in District 11 and was the first president of the African American Association.

Evelyn Turner wants Douglas Elliman to bring a third (female) manager to Co-op City to put “high heels on the ground.”

She said that every time there is training for the Board, she will be there. She believes dogs are here to stay and they benefit those who need them, but there is some abuse and she wants to reinstate the dog committee. She doesn’t want to change the bylaws on term limits.

Turner started the annual College Fair, organized a shoe drive for Haiti, and brought a commemorative plaque to Building 18 for the Smithsonian Museum book created by Co-op City students. She is involved in Family Fun Day, the autism spectrum support group, and monthly meetings on mental illness, and chaired the youth committee.

She wants Douglas Elliman to provide weekly management reports and strict oversight of the multi-million dollar projects in Co-op City. Ms. Turner wants more prevention programs from the Public Safety department.

Deborah Nelson said that “no one can run off with the money when I’m watching.”

She can see both sides of the debate on term limits and believes that the Board cannot oversee the corporation properly without training.

Nelson would like to serve on the Community Relations Committee to utilize her experience in community outreach. She works as a manager at the Health and Hospitals Corp. and is the director of volunteers at Harlem Hospital. She served as vice president of the African American Association and has worked with Assemblyman Charles Barron and Councilmember Inez Barron. She brought in the “Central Park Five” to speak about mass incarceration.

Nelson has lived in Section One for over 21 years and raised her son as a single parent. She has degrees from Malcolm-King College, John Jay College, Economic Manpower Corporation Business School and New York Paralegal School.

Angelo Rosario said Co-op City is an upperand middle-income community and the Board must keep it affordable.

He said shareholders should decide on term limits and nine years is enough time on the Board. He wants to investigate the law on dogs and find out rules on sizes, types and number allowed. He supports Board training because things change constantly and Board members must be informed to make better decisions.

Rosario supports more programs for children to work with police officers and wants Riverbay to use its power buying to get better pricing. He supports helping seniors to downsize their apartments and wants to explore building senior housing in Co-op City. He wants to reach out to Spanish speakers and would like to create a chaplaincy.

Rosario worked for Riverbay for 25 years as a manager. He would like to serve on the Maintenance, Budgeting and Security Committees.

Mary Pearson said the Board’s role is to keep Co-op City affordable without being cheap and maintain the community without extravagance.

She favors Board training and will refund the 66 cents per apartment it costs. She would like to see the tags on dogs increased in size to make them more visible and thinks Board members who serve three terms can benefit from taking a year off.

Ms. Pearson said she is a stickler and would have noticed that the new boiler didn’t fit in the Power

Co-op City Times / May 12, 2018 Plant. She favors union contractors because Co-op City was built because of unions. She believes a Metro-North station would draw lots of young residents and would like to serve on the Legislative Committee because of her political activism.

Pearson has lived in Section 5 for 24 years and believes her skills as a musical performer and producer will serve the community well on the Board.

Lonnie Woods wants to keep Co-op City affordable for all shareholders and make sure that Riverbay employees treat shareholders with respect.

He believes Board training is a good idea and supports term limits for Board members.

Woods said he will listen to diverse community members and will hold contractors accountable for their work in Co-op City. He said serving on the Security Committee is a priority.

Woods has lived in Co-op City since 1990 where he raised his children as a single parent. He completed a tour of duty in Iraq under Operation Iraqi Freedom. He works for the City of New York where he has been employed for 29 years.

He has served on several committees including Youth, Seniors and Handicapped, Community Relations and currently serves on the Security Committee.

He is also a member of the Building 9 Association.

Cheryl Jenkins wants to bring her professional experience in finance and budgets to see that Riverbay’s money is spent properly.

Jenkins supports Board training and cross training so Board members understand each area in Riverbay. She moved here in part because of the no dog policy at the time and wants to bring back the dog committee and patrol. She believes shareholders should decide on term limits.

She serves on the IT Committee and wants to see that progress continues there for Riverbay and residents. She has worked in unions for 30 years and served as a delegate. She has a master’s in urban studies and a bachelor’s in finance.

Jenkins said Co-op City is still the best deal in town and that her oldest daughter is now a shareholder. She wants Co-op City to keep its affordable quality of life so one day her granddaughter might become a shareholder.

Josie Ferguson believes her 25 years of experience in HR, training and organizational development will benefit the Riverbay Board.

Ferguson said Riverbay must obey the dog laws, but that the policy has been abused. She wants more signs and research on what size dogs are allowed. She has a mixed view on term limits and supports Board training, which she sees everywhere she works.

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She wants to explore ways to find subletters, including possibly cross-referencing out-of-state tax returns. Married to a police officer for 30 years, she wants public safety officers with the proper demeanor not afraid to walk the beat.

Ferguson helped revive her building association and has been active for 10 years. She helped preserve green space behind Garage 3 and wants to try and bring bus service to the airports from Co-op City.

She supports project management training and certification for Riverbay employees and creating an ethics officer or committee.

Junius Williams says there is an undercurrent tearing Co-op City apart – “our quality of life is non-negotiable.”

Williams said going off-site for Board training is a waste of money, but he will attend if it’s held here.

He said that he believes the dog court case was handled wrong, but he arranged for a Public Safety officer to conduct a regular dog patrol. Board members who can’t accomplish their goals in three terms are doing something wrong, he said.

He proposed a resolution to give shareholders three months of free carrying charges if they turn in a subletter and anyone caught subletting would lose their equity. He said he helped to implement security improvements at the power plant and bring NYPD security cameras on the outskirts of Co-op City.

Williams said he initiated the return of a community policing program here, and as chairman of the Cooperators Appeals Committee, he has revised the appeals and complaints process.

Francine Jones said she has a long record of service to the community as an original cooperator in a wide variety of roles.

She said Board training should continue each year and that a lot of dog owners are abusing the privilege and should be scrutinized. She supports term limits, but says shareholders should decide the issue.

She supported the previous Board that removed the management company and says the current management company is doing a better job. She said it’s critical to improve the customer service call center.

She has served as Board Secretary, president of the African American Association and the Coalition of African American Churches. She organized the annual Spelling Bee, along with the Zodiac Track Club, Yoga, belly dance, line dance programs and the Black film festival. She has served on various Board committees, including residential sales and commercial leasing, youth, and disabilities and accommodations.

(See page 4 for coverage of the final forum.)

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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.

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.

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.

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restrictions will remain in effect for at least another month time – not to mention the aesthetically unpleasant smell and until the eradication of the bacteria from the building is taste of chlorine in water used to bathe, cook and drink.

Mr. Klehammer also mentioned that the copper-silver confirmed. ionization method comes at the recommendation of one of Those restrictions, as previously announced, apply to the nation’s leading experts on eradicating the presence of any person in Building 11 A, B, and C who is over 50 years legionella, Dr. Janet Stout, president and director of Special old, has chronic lung disease or is a smoker, or who has a Pathogen Laboratory (SPL), and a consultant to Co-op City weakened immune system or takes medications known to who helped with the outbreak in January of 2015 and has weaken immune systems. The restrictions include not taking a shower of any kind, taking baths by filling up the tub been advising the community on this recent case in Building 11. Dr. Stout specifically recommended the use of the slowly, and using only cold water to cook with, brush your copper-silver ionization system to rid the building water teeth, wash your hands or wash dishes. system of the bacteria, according to Management.

Mr. Wong said that drinking cold water from the tap is Mr. Klehammer said that Riverbay will begin retesting perfectly safe and even offered to drink some from the taps in Building 11 homes to prove his point.

A letter from the DOH on Wednesday afternoon informed residents of the test results confirming he presence of legionella and reiterated the need to maintain the exact restrictions until further notice.

Mr. Wong noted at the meeting that the next notice residents will likely receive from DOH will inform them of the lifting of the restrictions, but that will be at least a month away.

Many of the building’s shareholders attending the meeting expressed frustration at the news from Mr. Wong that the restrictions would remain in effect for at least another month or until it can be confirmed that the copper-silver ionization being applied to the hot water has successfully eradicated the legionella bacteria.

Mr. Wong emphasized to the residents that the ionization system has proven effective in many other cases throughout New York City and elsewhere.

Ricky Wong, Director of Community Relations for the city’s DepartBarry Wandel, vice president of development for ment of Health, updates Building 11 residents about the presence Photo by Bill Stuttig Enrich Products Ionization (EPI), the firm con- and treatment of the legionella bacteria. tracted by Riverbay to install and run the copper-silthe system under the guidance of DOH and EPI on Tuesday. ver ionization system in Building 11, explained that the Those results will take a week or two to come back and if system has proven effective in killing legionella by using they come back negative (legionella free), then a second positively charged copper and silver ions which attract the test will be conducted to confirm the absence of legionella negatively charged bacteria and kills it instantly. He said in the system before the water use restrictions are lifted. the system has been used in numerous facilities under the That is why Mr. Wong told the Building 11 shareholders jurisdiction of the City of New York, including hospitals, public housing developments and all facilities purchased that it would be at least a month before water use for the by the City of New York for use as homeless shelters. Mr. identified group at risk can return to normal.

Wandel also said that the system eradicated a particularly Mr. Wong said at Thursday evening’s meeting that the severe outbreak of legionella at a New Rochelle hospital a number of cases reported to DOH has remained at three since the outbreak was first reported on April 24th. decade ago.

When some residents at the meeting reported that they Bob Klehammer, Riverbay executive general manager, believed that other cases have developed in the building, he told the Co-op City Times after Thursday evening’s meeting that Riverbay is sparing no effort or expense at eradicating reiterated that the DOH at this time has knowledge of only legionella from the building as quickly and as effectively as these three previously reported cases. possible. He said that installing the ionization system in Mr. Wong explained earlier that DOH has an accurate Building 11 cost approximately $80,000. handle on the amount of legionella cases in the city because He added that the copper-silver ionization is the recogdoctors are required by law to report cases of legionella to the DOH whenever a case is suspected, confirmed through nized by the United States Enviornmental Protection testing, and treated.

Agency as the “best available technology” to eradicate leAs he did in his previous meetings with residents, Mr. gionella and is the least invasive in terms of virtually no potential risk to residents due to copper and silver’s non-toxiWong urged any resident in the building experiencing cold city to humans. and flu symptoms to, as a precaution, see their physician as When questioned by shareholders, Mr. Wong, during the soon as possible and let that doctor know of the cases in the meeting Thursday evening, outlined some of the risks that building so they can begin tests for legionella immediately.

Testing involves a urine sample and results come back other known anti-bacterial methods present. He said that within a day or two, he said. one known method, super heating the water throughout the Like most diseases, legionella, a specific and serious system, can potentially scald residents who use the water during the application process and if the method proves inform of pneumonia, is more easily treated the earlier it is effective it would make the contamination worse because diagnosed so residents are being advised, if they feel sick, legionella thrives in hot water. to see a doctor rather than try to self-medicate. The disThe other method, using massive amounts of chlorine to ease is effectively treated with antibiotics, with the type kill the bacteria, comes with the health risk of exposing the and dose determined by the treating physician, Mr. Wong said previously. residents to too much chlorine over an extended period of

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Many Issues Discussed At Final Forum

At the final Election Forum held on Wednesday, May 2nd, roughly 100 shareholders attended, 13 of whom asked questions of the 10 candidates in attendance, all the candidates running.

The first shareholder to address the candidates asked if the candidates were willing to approach Cablevision (now Altice) about reoffering a bulk deal and opening an office in Co-op City where residents can go to pay their bills and take care of other business with the cable company.

Incumbent candidate Junius Williams said that he initially voted against the bulk deal when it was offered several years ago because he did not trust the management company at the time, but he is now in favor of revisiting the deal and has had discussions with other Board directors about this possibility.

Incumbent candidate Rod Saunders added that the Board and Management have approached Altice about opening up a pay office in Co-op City “but they have declined, so it is their decision, not ours.”

The next shareholder, Rafi Alomar, expressed interest in reviving the once powerful Handicapped Adults Association in Co-op City headed for nearly four decades by the late and highly regarded Anna Capell until her passing in 2010 and then asked the candidates if they would support that effort.

Incumbent candidates Evelyn Turner, Rod Saunders and Junius Williams all expressed emphatic support for the revival, and candidate Angelo Rosario said that he would like to be part of the effort whether he is elected to the Board or not. In answering the question, Mr. Saunders credited Ms. Capell and John Rose for leading many campaigns to increase disabled accessibility not only here, but in Bay Plaza and elsewhere. All the candidates expressed a need for those efforts to be renewed.

Another shareholder expressed her opinion on a concern that maintenance efforts around the community have diminished over the past several years and asked the candidates what they would do to improve physical upkeep of the apartments and the buildings.

Mary Pearson said that she and the slate she is running with have better customer service as part of its platform. While saying that she has not personally experienced problems in this area, she said, “I hear there are people who have chronic problems with this and that is why it is part of our platform,” labelling the issue a very high priority.

Candidate Saunders added that having work done in your home during hours convenient to working people is a needed change. “Part of our platform is improving cooperator services and maintenance is right at the top of that list.”

Candidate Josie Ferguson said as part of her experiences as a building association president, she has discovered that departments don’t work together as well as they should. She called for an end to the “finger pointing” between the departments and better coordination.

Candidate Rosario called for a better job on the part of Riverbay in following up requests for services thereby eliminating the need for shareholders to call multiple times in order to get needed work done in their homes.

Director Turner called the problem a communication problem and she sees the need to strengthen the communication between Management and shareholders.

“There is a problem with communication,” she said. “It has to be strengthened.”

Director Williams said that the system is broke, adding, “I believe the system needs to be rebuilt instead of putting patches on it.”

Francine Reva Jones added that shareholders mainly have to call Board directors in order to get the attention directed at their concern and that should not be.

She said she is dedicated to improving the problem.

Michael Miller asked each of the new candidates if they were willing to commit to the time and self-improvement needed should they be elected to the Board.

Lonnie Woods, Deborah Nelson, Cheryl Jenkins, Josie Ferguson and Angelo Rosario all answered with a resounding “yes.”

Alfred Lynch asked each candidate about their commitment to restoring quality bus service in the community, as well as getting Barnes and Noble back.

Candidate Saunders brought up the fact of the bus service and the issue of many in the community being forced to pay a third fare was brought to the attention of Lt. Governor Kathy Hochul by him when she visited Co-op City in January. He also added that Riverbay offered Barnes and Noble a lease for space here when it became known that they were leaving Bay Plaza and its representatives said that the community didn’t have a space to suit their needs.

Director Turner called for a town hall meeting to be held here to have each of the elected representatives to explain what they can do to restore our bus service.

“We have to let them know we are serious,” she said.

Mr. Rosario called for thousands of residents to attend rallies in order to affect change.

Director Williams said that elected officials who can’t bring about the changes that the community needs should be voted out.

Ms. Ferguson said that improvements to the bus service should also include the community’s express bus service.

The next question was asked by Marie Smith to Evelyn Turner. Ms. Turner was asked to explain her published position that a woman needs to be part of the executive management staff.

Ms. Turner explained that additional management skills need to be brought to the table in Co-op City and noted that she believes a female can bring those skills which include better writing and communication skills. “It worked before and I think it will work in the future,” she said.

Nels Grumer asked the members of the “Progress is Our Mission” slate to explain their position regarding zero equity for seniors.

Ms. Pearson explained that the proposal is geared to seniors living in large apartment who wish to downsize. She said it would help these seniors while

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adding more revenue by making these larger apartments available to incoming families who need them at current equity rates.

Mr. Saunders explained that the increased equity that Riverbay gets from the large family moving into the bigger apartment more than makes up for the zero increased equity applied to the transferring senior who is moving simply because he or she does not need the extra room anymore.

Stuart Edward asked candidates to explain the reasoning in their decision to either run alone or run as part of a slate.

Candidate Rosario, who is running alone, said it really makes no difference because whoever wins the election will then have to work as a team with the other Board directors.

Ms. Ferguson, another independent candidate, said that she plans to work with all Board members and see to it “that we truly do work together and are open to each other’s ideas.”

Cheryl Jenkins added that once the new board is together they will all be part of the same team, but each member with their own independent thoughts and ideas.

Mr. Saunders explained that he is running as part of a slate because of the mission the slate shares of improving the community’s quality of life.

Mr. Williams said, “I am not one of those guys who is going to go along to get along,” adding sometimes it is not good to run as part of a slate.

Ms. Jones explained that the candidates of the “Progress” slate are all on the same page so they decided to run together.

Ms. Nelson added that it should not matter if you are part of a slate or not as long as your focus is on the needs of the shareholders.

Ms. Pearson also reminded shareholders that running as a slate is a financial benefit because of the shared costs of ads and other literature.

The final question of the evening came from Eleanor Bailey who asked the candidates what they could do to increase the percentage of African-American employees at Riverbay.

Most candidates said that they do not perceive a problem in this area, but Ms. Pearson suggested working with the unions to increase apprenticeships.

Evelyn Turner said she does not perceive the problem to be with Riverbay, but with firms who win lucrative contracts to work here. “I think the staff is diverse,” she said, “but my concern is we are creating millionaires and I haven’t seen too many that look like you or me.”

Ms. Ferguson added that one way is to look at the promotion process and see how it works here.

Ms. Jenkins said that she has seen diversity increase here and “I believe we are going in the right direction.”

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HAPPENING in Co-op City!

Youth Speaks Conference Encourages Teens To Be Civic Minded & Proactive

The auditorium at Harry S. Truman High School was filled on Wednesday morning with more than 600 youngsters attending the 12th annual YOUTH SPEAKS conference.

Hosted by the Bronx Youth Empowerment Program (YEP), in partnership with NYC Council Member Andy King, the teens received insight on what it’s like to be proactive and civic-minded in their community and at school.

Eight schools from the 12th Council District participated in Wednesday’s conference, which opened with a civil rights/Black history video that incorporated scenes from past Bronx YEP programs. PS 153 and MS 181 joint Color From left, Meisha Ross Porter, Elementary and Middle Superintendent, District #11; DSNY’s Ignazio TerGuard presented flags and the singing of “Lift School ranova; Erik Hernandez, deputy inspector and comEvery Voice and Sing” was performed by mem- manding officer of the 47th Precinct; Brian Dennis, owner bers of Bronx YEP. Members of MS 181’s of Eastchester Jeep Dealership; WPIX reporter Monica Dynamic Dancers performed and Meisha Ross Morales; Richard White, deputy secretary of public Porter, Elementary and Middle School Superin- safety for Governor Cuomo. tendent, District #11, and Erika Tobia, Principal of PS 41, recited the poem “To Change the World Enough” by PS 153 and MS 181 joint Color Guard presented flags Alice Walker.

Members of Bronx YEP led the question and answer session with panelists Meisha Ross Porter; Erik Hernandez, deputy inspector and commanding officer of the 47th Precinct; WPIX reporter Monica Morales, DSNY’s Ignazio Terranova, Brian Dennis, owner of Eastchester Jeep Dealership and Richard White, deputy secretary of public safety for Governor Cuomo.

The youth asked questions about combating pollution and trash in the city, recycling programs, gun control, community policing, cultural studies in school, allocation of funding to charter and public schools and more positive news reporting.

A moment of silence was held for 8-year-old Cellou Diallo of the Williamsbridge section of the Bronx. Last month, the youngster, who attended PS 41, was fatally struck by a van driven by his neighbor. Council Member King presented Council Member Andy King is joined by panelists, YOUTH SPEAKS organizers, Bronx Diallo’s parents with a Certificate of Resolution in memory of little Diallo.

Youth Empowerment Program members and the parents of 8-year-old Cellou Diallo.

We wish our readers a Happy Mother’s Day.

Photos courtesy of the office of Council Member Andy King

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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 the• authors. or unsigned letters will not be accepted for publication.

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Letters to the Editor

Co-op City Is Like A Mother To All Of Us To the Editor: Did you ever consider all that Co-op City offers us?

Those of us who have been here from the beginning, before all of the streets were paved…in the beginning when there were only mini-buses to take us from section to section and to the Mini-Mart for groceries before CO-OP Supermarkets even came to be.

We remember how fresh the air smelled before the malls were built. Even now that more businesses have erected their buildings, CO-OP City continues to nurture us. Like a mother, CO-OP City still offers us playgrounds

and greenways, land and rivers that we can gaze upon, breathe the air that wafts over the acreage to soothe our souls. Like a mom, she wraps her arms around us in the form of these offerings and asks only that we be responsible for her and to each other as CO-Operators and shareholders.

Mother Co-op asks that we become active in some small and positive way to preserve this community for generations of cooperators now, and those to come. What are you doing to nurture and preserve Mother Co-op?

—Michelle Marbury

Good And Evil To the Editor: I couldn’t believe the tone of a letter in last week’s Co-op Times. It is simplistic to have to point out that there is good and evil within all races.

In North America, Indian tribes frequently waged war on other tribes. Captured warriors might be tortured or murdered by other tribes. In North and Central America, the Aztecs and Mayans savagely killed many captives.

Slavery has existed in many places, and for millennia. How were slaves brought to America? Slaves were generally sold into bondage by the chiefs of a tribe, as well as by traders.

Some slaves were captured directly by Europeans. There is enough guilt about the slave trade to be spread equally around.

I do not believe there is any rampant unpunished police killings of people of color. Officers have legitimate fears that persons armed with guns or knives may kill or injure them. It is important to teach young people how to react during police stops to reduce the number of civilian fatalities.

Working the streets in the Bronx for 26 years as a parole officer convinced me that many “minorities” aren’t pleased with the criminal element waging war against them. They want to live in peace, and to walk the streets in freedom. Most of us believe that criminals should be punished, and that they should not be ‘above the law.’

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

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

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Higher Standards

To the Editor: I take exception to two letters printed in our Co-op City Times and I do not believe Mr. Newman is the one spewing hatred. Letters to the editor allows each of us to express our opinions and should not become a forum for personal attacks, nor should it become a blood sport. Just because one writer is a Board member does not mean their opinions are more valid than the rest of us, nor do I believe that an elected Board member should be provoking animosity.

I agree with Mr. Newman that Israel has a right to defend itself. After all, it is the home built by Holocaust survivors; a land that every Jew can call home and be welcomed regardless of skin color and country of origin because Jews come from every country and in every color across the planet. My ancestry is Irish, Austrian, Hungarian, Russian and Mongolian. And I am a Jew. Why should anyone having a different opinion than any one writer result in a personal attack and bullying?

That doesn’t represent the atmosphere we want or need in Co-op City.

Kudos to Stewart Berman for having the guts to speak

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out about the raw deal Co-op City received from United Housing Foundation. I also believed when I moved into Co-op City that the mortgage would be paid off by 1998, 30 years after the build. At the very least, the maintenance would be reasonable until the mortgage was paid in full.

In my wildest dreams, I never imagined my maintenance cost would climb from $185/mo. to $1,000/mo. for shares paid in full since 1978, in my opinion.

Forty years later, like Mr. Berman, I too have friends and family who have not only paid off their houses, but sold them during the time period I have resided here. At great profit, I might add.

Instead, we continue to accumulate expenses along with recycling our mortgage. When will the shareholders get a fair shake on UHF’s broken promises?

Will we ever be paid in full? In my lifetime?

—Brandie A. Fox

Second Reading: #18-11 SUBMITTED BY: Francine Reva Jones SECONDED BY: Sonia Feliciano & Leslie Peterson BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING DATED: May 7th, 2018

WHEREAS, Jade Palace 163 Inc. has requested a lease from Riverbay Corporation for the premises at 163 Einstein Loop, Bronx, New York, to be used for the preparation and sale of Chinese style food for off premise consumption; and WHEREAS, the term of the lease is 5 years with one 5 year renewal option and annual rental rates are within the provisions of Resolution #85-16 as amended by Resolution #95-44; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the lease agreement for the premises at 163 Einstein Loop, Bronx, New York, by and between Riverbay Corporation, Owner, and Jade Palace 163 Inc., Tenant, containing the terms as negotiated by Riverbay Corporation’s management is hereby approved as submitted by management in accordance with Resolution #85-16 as amended by Resolution #95-44; and be it FURTHER RESOLVED, that the President of the Corporation is authorized to sign the lease agreement and related documents on behalf of Riverbay Corporation.

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

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

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

Writers will be limited to one letter per topic.

Anonymous or unsigned letters will not be accepted for publication.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Public Safety Report

CCPD Conducts Patrols Of Townhouses On All Tours

BY LIEUTENANT PAM APOLLO

The Co-op City Department of Public Safety has increased foot patrols of Co-op City’s 35 buildings and seven townhouse clusters. Inspections of buildings and townhouses are conducted 24 hours a day. Co-op City has a total of 35 high-rise buildings and seven townhouses clusters throughout the five sections. The buildings have one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments, with and without terraces. Townhouses are one bedroom with a patio or three bedrooms with a terrace.

Public Safety patrols townhouses on foot, with scooters and also bicycle patrol. Plain clothes officers may also patrol the townhouses. The call boxes within the townhouse clusters are checked on a regular basis. There are also cameras strategically located in the townhouses areas.

In both buildings and townhouses, it is a good idea to establish a good relationship with your neighbors. Share travel plans and absences from your home with trusted neighbors. That way, your neighbors can look out for your apartment while you are gone. Give emergency contact information to a trusted neighbor so they can call that person if they suspect there is any type of problem in your apartment.

School is open, DRIVE CAREFULLY. Never pass a stopped school bus with a STOP sign displayed or its red lights flashing. This means children are loading or unloading. Be aware of pedestrians and bike riders when operating a motor vehicle.

Bike riders must refrain from riding bicycles near buildings and shopping centers. Bicycle riders must give pedestrians the same level of respect that they expect from motor vehicles. Everyone needs to share the road safely.

Never operate a motor vehicle if you have consumed alcoholic beverages. Always buckle your seatbelt; it will save your life in a serious collision.

Avoid distractions and excess speed when driving; these are the two leading causes of collisions within New York State.

Always remember, if you see something, say something. If you see suspicious persons in the townhouse areas, in or around buildings or garages notify the authorities. 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 Public Safety Department is able to keep the crime rate low and maintain a high quality of life throughout the community.

Co-op City is a diverse community with people of all ages, abilities and characteristics. All persons should remember to respect each other and embrace their differences. Don’t forget to say hello to your neighbors when you pass each other in the hallway or in the street. Co-op City strives to accommodate all persons. As Stevie Wonder said at the Grammys,

“We need to make every single thing accessible to every person with a disability.” It is also important to remember that not all disabilities are visible.

Someone who appears to be healthy may have a physical or developmental disability.

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.

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

Shareholders, not tenants!

Become involved in your building association!

(More Opportunities on page 46)

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

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Riverbay’s director of Elevator Services and Special Projects, Joe Boiko, said this week that switchover was seamless because “the majority of the elevator mechanics who had been with Unitec Elevator will be staying at Riverbay, transferring their employment over to Champion.”

Champion Elevator Corporation’s president, Donald Gelestino, said that he is extremely happy to be back at Co-op City since his previous involvement between 2010 and 2013 and is committed to exceptional service and enhancing the elevators’ performance especially after the modernization project. “We are committed to safety and customer service; we look forward to helping Riverbay attain their vertical transportation goals,” he stated.

Mr. Gelestino added that Champion currently has five repair teams, two testing teams and 24 modernization teams, all of whom will be brought in as needed over the five-year modernization period by the project manager. “We also will integrate Co-op City’s existing mechanical experts and helpers into our team, as well as expand the staff. The company now has more than 100 employees,” he said.

On April 11th, the Riverbay Board of Directors passed Emergency Resolution #18-09 awarding the maintenance and modernization contracts to Champion Elevator pending HCR approval. That resolution was passed by a vote of 14 to 0 with one abstention.

Riverbay’s Executive General Manager Bob Klehammer explained: “This project is the keystone of the capital plan we presented to the Board last year. It is the first of many important improvements to the infrastructure of the community that will be completed in the next several years.”

Mr. Boiko said earlier this week that the maintenance and modernization contracts have to be awarded to the same company, because the modernization work, when it commences, will require Champion to keep elevator mechanics onsite 24/7 to complete any necessary repairs on a building’s operating car while the other car is shut down temporarily for the modernization work, thus ensuring that each building will have at least one operating car while work continues.

According to a memo provided to the Board of Directors prior to their vote last month, Champion was recommended in part because of their ability “to provide us with multiple modernization teams allowing us to modernize ten elevators at a time. This company will further be able to offer us continuity with our present repair mechanics as they each have expressed their willingness to stay here at Riverbay,” the memorandum stated.

In a memo to all Riverbay staff notifying them of the switchover, Mr. Boiko stated, “I want to thank Unitec for their past years of good service and for their assistance to us when needed in emergency.” Unitec served Co-op City as its elevator maintenance provider for more than eight years.

Co-op City General Manager Noel Ellison also thanked Unitec for their many years of dedicated service to the community, and said that the coming modernization project will result in more reliable elevator service for shareholders and state-of-the-art accoutrements in each modernized car.

HCR has not given its final approval of the modernization project yet but that is expected some time this summer with the first buildings to potentially begin seeing modernization work commence by autumn.

According to the resolution passed by the Board last month, the work calls for the modernization and upgrade of 130 geared elevators and 30 gearless elevators along with required full-service preventative maintenance throughout the community over the entire term of the contract. As part of the project, all garage elevators will be modernized as well.

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Emergency Resolution #18-09 SUBMITTED BY: Linda Berk SECONDED BY: Evelyn Turner, Bernie Cylich & Leah Richardson

BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING, DATED: April 11, 2018

WHEREAS, the Contracts Department sent out seven (7) requests for proposals for Bid #3202 , Elevator Modernization and Maintenance at Co-op City; and WHEREAS, we received six (6) proposals; and WHEREAS, bids were reviewed in detail by the Project Manager and Project Engineer and; WHEREAS, the Project Manager and Project Engineer have concluded that Champion Elevator is the lowest responsible bidder (see attached Management Recommendations Memo dated April 9, 2018).

NOW THEREFORE, LET IT BE RESOLVED: that the proposed contract 3202A with Champion Elevator for the modernization/upgrade of one-hundred and thirty (130) geared elevators and thirty (30) gearless elevators and that the proposed contract 3202B with Champion Elevator for the full service preventative maintenance for one-hundred and seventy six (176) traction elevators, three (3) hydraulic elevators and one (1) wheelchair lift as per the terms and conditions in the attached Management Recommendations Memo dated April 9, 2018 be approved as submitted by Management in accordance with Board of Directors’ Resolution #85-16 and amended by Board of Directors’ Resolution #95-44 and the President is hereby authorized to execute both contracts and Management is authorized to take all steps necessary to make this action effective.

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

New Section 4 Basketball Courts

NEW COURTS OPENING IN SECTION 4 – The official unveiling of the magnificent new basketball and tennis courts on Bellamy Loop in Section 4 will be celebrated with Grand Opening ceremonies presented by Riverbay scheduled for next Saturday, May 19, from 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. with free basketball and tennis clinics.

The ribbon-cutting ceremony starts at 9:30 a.m. followed by clinics for those registered in advance.

The basketball courts in Section 5 and Section 1 were completely renovated in 2015 and 2016 and the new basketball area in Section 4 is a state-of-the-art facility, complete with new stands. These new courts could attract some of the outstanding New York City playground tournaments to the community and give Co-op City’s players a chance to compete and test their skills against some of the city’s finest playground basketball stars.

Photo by Mark Warren

ELECTION 2018

RIVERBAY BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Wednesday, May 16th to May 23rd, 2018

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Ballots

Election-America by Friday, May 18, should contact the company at 866-8773125.

Shareholders may cast their vote either electronically by using their computer, smart phone or iPad which would require them to use the security PIN and Code included with their individual ballot, or they may mail their completed ballot back directly to Election-America in the stamped, addressed envelope included in their ballot envelope.

Those who do not have access to a computer or smart phone and would nevertheless prefer to cast their vote online, may visit one of the three community centers and use the voting kiosk which will be staffed by Election America personnel daily during the business week beginning on Wednesday, May 16, according to the following schedule: Einstein Center, 9 a.m. – 11 a.m.; Bartow Center, 12:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.; and Dreiser Center, 4 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Printed instructions will also be available at the voting kiosk.

“The Election-America staff will be seated near the kiosks set up for online voting in each of the three community centers,” said Director Sampson.

This year, shareholders will be voting to fill the five open seats on the Riverbay Board of Directors, and also on an amendment to the Riverbay By-laws which will take effect in 2019, if passed.

At the bottom of each ballot, the language on the amendment 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.” Director Sampson said: “Finally, each ballot must be certified to attest that you are a resident shareholder of the Riverbay Corporation eligible to vote in this election. Your vote will not be counted as complete unless you click on this statement online or check the box on the mail-in ballot. These are meant to safeguard your vote and for that reason, we ask that you check them off.”

The ten candidates running in the 2018 Riverbay Board election are Rod Saunders, Evelyn M. Turner, Deborah C. Nelson, 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.

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

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 Elec(Continued from page 1)

tion-America.

There will be one vote per residential unit which must be cast by a resident shareholder of record as of April 9, 2018.

This year’s quorum requires 3,037 votes.

The initial vote count, as recorded by Election-America, 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.

For the past two weeks, the first two election supplements have been published in the weekly Co-op City Times. This Saturday’s edition carries the final election supplement on pages 31-40.

The three official Candidates’ Forums are being broadcast to the community on a continuous loop on Channel 12 (MATV) and Channel 591 (Cablevision), Monday-Sunday from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.

A summary of those forums is also included in this edition, beginning on page 1.

In addition to Director Sampson, the other members of the 2018 Election Committee are Board Director Leah Richardson, and shareholders, Janice Brown, John Gale, Sandy Krasnove and Annette Newman.

“We look forward to a robust and energized level of participation from you, the shareholders. This is your opportunity to show the world that Co-op City is a place where every vote cast truly matters!” stated Director Sampson.

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My Choices For The Board Election Are...

Director’s Viewpoint

Sonia Feliciano Treasurer

Dear Fellow Shareholders, On May 16 thru the 23rd, 2018 you will have the opportunity to vote for FIVE (5) candidates for the Riverbay Board of Directors either online or by mail.

A total of 10 candidates are running, 4 incumbents and 6 new candidates. I have endorsed the Progress is Our Mission Team, incumbents Francine Reva Jones, and Rod Saunders. Both candidates are running for another term, and running for the 1st time are Mary Pearson, Cheryl Jenkins and Deborah C. Nelson. Please read their bios as candidate statements are highly effective at informing the community of their accomplishments.

Two candidates who deserve mention and are running independently are: Incumbent Junius Williams and Bishop Angelo Rosario. Junius will be starting his 2nd term as Board director if elected.

He started as the “Quality of Life” candidate. His leadership skills and his tenacity to push hard have earned him the distinction of having been honored on Wednesday, May 9th, 2018 at the 45th Precinct Council breakfast for outstanding service to his community. This is a great accomplishment.

Bishop Angelo Rosario is not only a member of the Boro President’s Bronx Task Force, but a shareholder for 28 years with a lot of insight to Riverbay as a retired employee of the corporation. He has maintained a life of community service while serving as pastor of his church. He is part of the Ad Hoc

Committee for Community Board #10 representing Co-op City and working to improve services for the community through community outreach.

I hope you were able to partake in the forums that have occurred in the three community centers over the last two weeks. If you were not able to attend, you still have the opportunity to see the forums via the Co-op City crawler. You will be able to view the questions asked which may help you determine who you want to cast your support for.

Many of us have the ability to vote, but don’t. One of the things I have heard is, “Why bother, nothing changes” or “If it isn’t broke, why fix it?” While that is the perception some shareholders have, it is not reality. Voting is a right and privilege we, as Americans, have. Making use of this right gives you the ability to have a say in who you want representing you. Many times we don’t exercise that right when we wish we had.

Personally, I believe that everyone should vote because you matter and it is part of our democratic

process. We should value the ability to choose.

However, when less than 2/3s of the population does not vote, let’s ask ourselves if we feel that life is so perfect here that no change is needed? I think we can certainly always do better. Exercising your power to vote is an integral part of the election process. This also ensures that those you have elected to represent you know that you are watching.

There is a referendum on Term Limits that will require the majority of the shareholders to approve.

Whether you decide to vote “no” or “yes” for Term Limits, you make that decision. Therefore, please tell your neighbors, friends and family to not only vote, but be an informed voter.

I wish all the candidates the very best and success in the upcoming elections.

Always remember that: We Are Shareholders First – We Matter!!!

I can be reached by mail at Sonia Feliciano, 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475; or by calling (917) 992-7311.

Co-op City Times Photo Submission Guidelines

In an effort to improve the quality of pictures used in the Co-op City Times, we would like to share some guidelines for submitting photos for future publications.

• Ensure that your digital camera or cell phone camera is set to the highest possible resolution setting.

The higher the resolution, the better the image quality.

• Fuzzy, dark or blurry images will be difficult to sharpen, so please make sure all images submitted

are clear and brightly lit.

• Photocopies are not accepted.

• Cooperators are encouraged to email their photos to cctimes@riverbaycorp.com • Printed glossy photos are also accepted.

• Cooperators can bring or mail their photos to our office to be scanned at 2049 Bartow Avenue, Room 21, Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

• All photos will be returned if requested.

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Co-op City Democratic Club

The CCDC is having our annual fundraiser on Saturday, June 30. We invite you to join us in a day of fun at the Sugar House Casino with cash back and bonus.

Then we move on to the famous Warm Daddy’s Soul Food Restaurant in Philadelphia, Pa. for delicious soul food and sounds of great jazz. All seats are $116 and the dinner is included. For further information and seat reservations, please call June Grimes at (347) 457-8249.

The CCDC will also be sponsoring another upcoming free event on June 11, Dreiser Community Center, Auditorium “B” at 6 p.m. – Meet The Judges. The Honorable La Tia W. Martin, J.S.C. will be our moderator. This is an “Open Event” whereas judges from the various courts in the Bronx will speak and define what goes on in their courtrooms. This is an opportunity for our community, especially our youth (High School students) who are considering a career in law to come, listen and speak to the Judges.

Scales of Justice Academy, Inc. is a program to provide the underserved high school young women with early life skills necessary to succeed academically in law school. This program was created by the Honorable La Tia W. Martin, J.S.C. For further informationm please check online: SCALESOFJUSTICEACADEMY.ORG or call Ms. Dafina O. Cobbinah-Pickney, Esq. at (646) 244-0364 from Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. or email: SCALESOFJUSTICENY@GMAIL.COM before Friday, May 18, for an application.

Building 25 Association

Hi, neighbors. Did you know that the most traditional Mother's Day flower is the carnation. Pink carnations represent gratitude and love; while red carnations signify admiration. White carnations are traditional flowers to give or wear in remembrance of a mother who is no longer with you.

Building 25 Association would like to salute all the mothers in Co-op City and wish them a very Happy Mother’s Day. 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: “If evolution really works, how come mothers only have two hands?” –Milton Berle —Wanda Bailey

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RIVERBAY BOARD ELECTIONS! MAKE YOUR VOTE COUNT!

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

The Riverbay Fund will be launching a new program focusing on our younger youth, grades 5-12. They will be introducing a program called C.L.A.A.Y. (Cooperative Leadership Action Among Youth) at Co-op City for Co-op City residents only. C.L.A.A.Y. will feature “Project Citizen,” a civic education program of the Center for Civic Education in cooperation with the National Conference of State Legislatures, and supported by the United States Dept. of Ed. It is designed to promote responsible participation in local and state government. Look for additional information perhaps in early September so that your child or grandchild can take advantage of this valuable program.

—Shirley J. Saunders

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Cooperators With Cameras

shortly, management will release a statement to this community on the placement of cameras and other devices on the front door of our apartments.

Bottom line: There is crime in communities all across America. For instance, super rich athletes, actors, singers, and other superstars with costly security sysCo-op City is a nice place to live. In fact, we have tems have experienced vandalism and break-ins in nice residents, nice apartments, nice stores, and lots of their multi-million dollar homes. So, that means that other nice things here. But, unfortunately, crime can criminals can strike anywhere. Therefore, people are occur in lots of areas and in Co-op City. going to react and buy cameras and other devices to Cooperators Taking Action Against Crime protect themselves and their property.

Do you know where Chase Bank is at on Co-op City In Co-op City, some of our residents want to take Boulevard and Peartree Avenue? If yes, there is a buildsteps to prevent crimes. So, they’re now placing caming that is across the street from this bank. So, if you eras on their door. However, should those cameras skip this building and walk down Co-op City Boulecause a problem between neighbors? vard towards Bay Plaza, then the first building that you Well, if you think about it, there are cameras in the will approach will be building 12, 100 Casals Place. basement, the lobby, and the elevators. So, should there Okay, now that we know the location of Casals Place be an expectation of privacy in those public areas? and building 12, let’s review what went on there earlier Absolutely not! this year. For instance, in January, I wrote about a few In fact, you should be aware that lots of neighbors break-ins that occurred, “on Casals and in other areas of watch the cameras around the clock to see what’s going this community.” Then, on February 17, the Co-op City on in their building. So, if someone walks into their Times published an article about some additional breakbuilding late at night in an inappropriate manner, then ins in building 12. “Three building-12 homes burglartheir neighbors will see them. Thereafter, they will talk. ized in the span of less than 10 hours,” was the headline.

Question: Can someone go to a door and harass a Since that time, some cooperators have taken steps neighbor for any reason, like having a camera on their to protect themselves by purchasing cameras and door? No! Our law enforcement officers will investiinstalling them on their front door. However, there gate harassment allegations and apply the law accordhave been reports of controversy between neighbors ingly. Thereafter, that investigation can lead to an arrest. over those door cameras. And, unfortunately, words So, is it worth the trouble of getting arrested, getting were exchanged in some instances. Thereafter, officers community complaints, and facing legal actions from our Public Safety department had to respond to because you don’t like your neighbor or the camera on those incidents. their door? No! So, please stay away from your neighCurrently, management and our legal department bor’s door if you don’t like them or if you have a probare reviewing these cases and these door cameras. And, lem with the camera that they placed on their door.

Thank you.

Riverbay Summer Intern Program $15 an Hour!!!

Our next building association meeting will be on Did the young adults in your family apply to our Thursday, May 17 at 7 p.m. in our meeting room in summer intern program? If not, then please tell them to the rear lobby of Building 15B. get started as soon as possible. Again, here are the We will have a guest speaker, Ms. Vanessa Aldea, requirements to join this program. executive manager CSO (Cooperator Services All students between the ages of 16 - 22 must live in Offices). Please come down with your concerns and Co-op City to apply to the summer intern program. The she will gladly answer questions. full-time positions pay $15 an hour. The application We would like to welcome any new cooperators period will run from May 1 - June 1. And, the jobs will to the building and invite them to come join us at our meeting. Please make every effort to attend and bring a neighbor. Refreshments will be served. We will also have a 50/50 raffle.

Riverbay Board Elections 2018 – Please vote from May 16 to May 23. Voting is by mail or online.

Please Vote.

—Sandy Krasnove

Director’s Viewpoint

Daryl Johnson

Building 15B Association

Building 22 A&B Association

Our next meeting is May 21, 7 p.m. in the association room on the “B” side – all are welcome.

Mother’s Day is May 13. Have a Happy Day to all.

Attention to all Cooperators: Washers and Dryers – the Laundry Room is for all. On the front of these machines, the number of minutes required to complete the cycle is noted. Please return within about 10 minutes to remove your clothes. Cooperators can remove your clothes in order to use the machine. Be considerate of others. Laundry room carts must remain in the laundry room.

Compactor Room: To those who abide by the instructions to dispose of your waste – thank you.

We appreciate your efforts in keeping our building clean.

Happy Birthday to all in May. Prayers to all who lost their loved ones. Get well greetings to all sick and shut-ins. If you see something, say something.

—Betty Leak

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.

Too Hot? The temperature shot up into 90s recently. So, a lot of people asked, “What happened to spring?” Additionally, some cooperators wanted Riverbay to immediately offer air conditioning. But, Riverbay cannot just shut off the heat and immediately turn on the air conditioning.

In our case, our workers will shut down the heat and then they will perform maintenance services over a period of about two weeks. Thereafter, you will get cool air in your apartment.

For 2018, Riverbay has decided to shut down the heat on Monday, May 21. Then, the air conditioning will start on Friday, June 1.

Riverbay would like for our capable cooperators to clean their convectors. Seniors and disabled cooperators that need help with cleaning their convectors should call our maintenance department for assistance.

Bellamy Loop Basketball Courts The basketball courts on Bellamy Loop will open up on Saturday, May 19, from 9:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Close You never know when you’re going to need your neighbors. So, please try to promote peace and kindness in this community, in your building, and on your floor. And, please do not fight, harass, or curse out your neighbors just because you don’t want them to have a camera on their door. This is wrong and you might face serious legal consequences. 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.

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Building 32 Association

Thanks to those who joined us at our "Lunch for the Bunch." It was nice to mix and mingle while enjoying a favorite pastime, which is eating.

Our next scheduled meeting is Wednesday, May 16. Our meetings start at 7:30 p.m. and are held in the association room, Building 32 B, first floor rear. We have invited the Acting Chief of Public Safety, Captain David Perez. This will be our last meeting of the season. You do not have to be a member of the association to attend a meeting, but we would love you to join. Annual dues are $5.00 per family and you can pay at the meeting.

Our Bake Sale is scheduled for June 16; both home-baked goods, as well as store bought goods are appreciated. The Bake Sale is a fundraiser for the organization.

We are still seeking new members for the executive board. New people bring new ideas, and we need both. We are discussing movie matinees, exercise classes such as chair yoga, casino trips, etc. We need input from our fellow cooperators.

Remember to vote in the Riverbay Board elections.

Happy Mother's Day! —Lorna Smith

Building 30 A and B Association

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 2, 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

Coalition To Save Affordable Housing

The Coalition will hold its next meeting on Monday, May 14th at 7:30 p.m. in Bartow, room 28.

Our objectives are: To keep Co-op City affordable within the Mitchell-Lama program.

To encourage fuller cooperator participation in activities within Co-op City.

To enhance cooperative spirit and fulfill the aims and principles of the founders of the cooperative movement.

Join us as we continue our progress in the current Board of Directors election campaign.

Interested and active cooperators provide the best hope of preserving the affordability of our Co-op City homes.

All are welcome at our meetings. Light refreshments will be served.

—Bruce Silberman

Building 35 Association

The Building 35 Association would like to invite all Building 35 cooperators to our next meeting, Monday May 14 in our association room. Our speaker will be Mr. Ezequiel Garza from Independence Care and will provide us information on Medicare, Medicaid, dementia and other subjects of interest to our community. Mr. Garcia was originally scheduled last month, but had a last minute change of plans.

The association would also like to remind our cooperators to vote in the upcoming Riverbay Board election starting May 16. Vote by mail or vote online.

Vote for 1 to 5 candidates, but VOTE. —Bill Gordon

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Director’s Viewpoint

Kevin Lambright

I must apologize to those of you who already understand the importance of voting. You already know and over-stand why it is imperative that everyone exercises their right to vote. Although some may say those who don’t vote are not fulfilling their obligation as a shareholder, I still believe it is a choice. I believe it is a choice of responsibility.

Some people moved into this cooperative not fully understanding the responsibilities of a shareholder. It seems our administration assumes that people who move in here already comprehend the voting responsibility of a shareholder. That will change. But for now, we still have several thousand who believe it is ok not to vote within their corporation. To them I say: no positive political stance/Religion/medical disability/judicial restraint excuses a shareholder from their responsibility to vote in their corporate election.

Responsibility, in some instances, is a matter of law.

In other situations, it is a moral obligation.

I ask you to look at the message we are sending to our youth, the future leaders who will one day govern. Imagine if they grew into leaders who refused to vote. What would that mean? Who would decide their leadership? How would the wealth and power be distributed? Would democracy completely go out

Is Your Voice Activated?

the window? Will it be decided by who was the bigger bully? Would a dictatorship emerge with corruption and ultimately violence? Maybe even death?

Let’s not make this possibility our reality. You have a choice of responsibility. I ask you to take the high road of morality and responsibility so that your voice is not only heard, but activated.

As most of you are aware, I am endorsing the “Progress is Our Mission” team headed by Francine Reva Jones and Rod Saunders, and including Mary Pearson, Deborah C. Nelson and Cheryl Jenkins.

You too have a choice so make it wisely.

Term Limits Revisited Periodically throughout the years during my residence in Co-op City, the discussion of term limits for Board members became a debated discussion. I myself have what might seem to be an unbalanced view of term limits. I don’t and will never claim to know everything or have an opinion about every topic.

I will, however, if asked, almost always express my view. I believe that term limits in most common situations, allows fair and open practice for communities where there are an abundance of new innovative ideas.

It gives everyone who qualifies to have an opportunity to serve their community to do so.

Our community, unfortunately, has been crippled with apathy and mistrust due to a select few in our past who have weakened the trust of the masses. Even in times like the present when there is a new culture and a new presence of responsibility and accountability, some still use the excuse of imperfection and false

Broun Place Townhouse Association

From Broun Place Townhouse Association: Happy Mother’s Day to all our dear mothers.

Stay tuned for basketball-court opening news. Have you seen the beautiful tress in bloom on the Greenway? Do you utilize the tot-lots and exercise corners? Where would you get this on your middle-income? We need, as residents, cooperators, to appreciate and take care of Co-op City. 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. VOTE! “Police Chiefs Benevolent Association” called looking for donations. I researched and found this organization has not submitted tax papers to establish “not for profit,” nor are its donations uses declared. Testimony quoted says donations go to training. Our recommendation, donate to PAL. At the Buildings and Grounds Meeting on Tuesday, May 1st, we sang the praises of Michael Ambo, newly appointed director of Buildings and Grounds. Tuesday, the 24th, Mr. Ambo; Martin, our groundskeeper; Vivian, our vice president, and I took a walk around and addressed the questions received at the association meeting. The next day work began in response. The Grounds questions came from #32A, 27B,17A, 23A, & 7B. Already the trees have been trimmed behind 32A and new earth to 23A. Other issues: “How to get your door painted” was brought up. We were directed to call Maintenance.

Applications for the summer youth program are available. Drop me a note if you need one. The Sunday, April 15th incident of “no heat” when Broun Place struggled with Emergency Maintenance has A first for Broun Place and each been responded to. Wednesday, a temporary shutcluster now has its own sign.

Photo by Eva Lazaar down acknowledged that investigation. The new CC Times logo really represents our community. So proud to have this great local newspaper. Read it!

April 24th, the news on Legionella was released, test results are coming. I was approached with comments like, “Did you hear Co-op City has Legionella and people died.” Folks, panic is no good. Get correct information, read the CC Times. 2015, Riverbay hired a specialist to investigate the water recycling building. Samples are taken monthly; so far only Building 11 has cases.

Again, read up on the candidates for the Riverbay Board and most importantly, VOTE! That is what being a cooperator is all about. By-the-way, it takes a lot of time and study to do the job of Board member correctly. The least we can do is VOTE! We extend our heartfelt sympathy to all the folks feeling pain or loss.

May 24th, 7 p.m., Rm. 28, Bartow Center is our next meeting. We extend our heartfelt sympathy to all the folks feeling pain or loss. Wakanda forever!

—Eva Lazaar

deeds of former representatives as a reason not to trust now. They will even try to convince you that nothing has changed and the people are all the same.

Let me be the first to tell you that we are not all the same. Even though I agree with the majority of the people on this current Board, we are not the same. We don’t all agree on the same issues and we don’t have the same level of passion for every situation. Why? It’s because we are human. We each have our own opinions and come from many diverse backgrounds, just like the people in the community we serve. So it is unfortunate that some people don’t vote. It is unfortunate that everyone doesn’t feel the need to take part in the business of their community. It is unfortunate that barely one third of the community votes.

For that reason, it’s hard to get our community to pass an amendment that requires its majority to take action. Sometimes all it takes is for one person to say something negative for a whole community to have an excuse to do nothing. Unfortunately, Co-op City falls under that category.

Keep in Touch These are times when we need to keep an eye on our family, friends and neighbors. There are people who want what we have and look for opportunities to take it.

We must protect and defend one another and our property. Remember, this all belongs to us. If you see something that seems suspicious, do not hesitate to call Public Safety. I look forward to your correspondence and feedback. I can be reached at klambright@riverbayboard.com or by phone at 646-721-8185.

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 art work 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

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

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Co-op City Sports

Co-op City Little League

CCLL Picture Day; Receive Grant from SNY and Yankees Co-op City Little League will have its annual Picture Day this Saturday, May 12. Come out to see all of the exciting games this Saturday.

TBall begins at 11 a.m.; Farms play at 12:30; Majors play at 3:45 and Minors play at 6 p.m.

Come out to the Co-op City Little League fields to support our teams!

Co-op City Little League will also receive its $5000 SNY grant this week. SNY will be at the little league fields on 5/9 to interview our Majors players, parents and coaches before its game against Astor. The formal check presentation will be held at an on field pregame ceremony prior to the Mets game at CitiField on Tuesday, May 15. Also, Co-op City Little League will be receiving a grant of $2125 from the New York Yankees Benefit Fund at a ceremony to be held at Bronx Community College on May 11.

Co-op City would like to extend a big thanks to both the Mets and Yankees for their generosity as our Little League could not thrive without the support of organizations like these. These grants will be put to Chance Rolle good use by the league to pay for uniforms, equipment and to make repairs to our PA system, fencing and dugouts.

In the Minor division, the MONTIFIORE Diamondchiefs won a lopsided affair against the Astor Padres. Alex pitched a great game while Yashua did the catching. Big hits in the game by Perry (pictured left) and Joey among many others.

In the Major division, the CITYMD URGENT CARE Hedgehogs beat the Astor Phillies, 4-0, last Thursday night.

Elvin was the pitching star as he tossed a one-hit shutout with 10 strikeouts.

Key hits in the game were provided by Joey and Mike W. who also had 2 stolen bases each. Elvin, Ben and Terrence each had an RBI with Terrence providing an inside-the-park homerun.

Keep up the good work guys!!!

Finally, Co-op City Little League would like to thank all of the mothers and caregivers in honor of Mother’s Day. We know how much work you put in to get your kids to the games, with clean uniforms, providing the cheering support for our kids. Happy Mother’s Day!!!

Perry Zoe —Joe Roman

Co-op City Working Families Party

Election Season The Co-op City chapter of the Working Families Party is closely affiliated with the Coalition to Save Affordable Housing, we strongly support and endorse their “Progress is Our Mission” team in the upcoming Riverbay Board of Directors election. Those candidates include Francine Reva Jones and Rod Saunders, as well as shareholders Mary Pearson, Cheryl Jenkins and Deborah C. Nelson. We urge all shareholders to look for the bright orange envelope in your mail this week and to VOTE. Voting begins on May 16th.

We in Congressional District 16 have an opportunity to select our next U.S. Congress member this year. Eliot Engel is facing two challengers in the Democratic primary: Jonathan Lewis and Derickson K. Lawrence.

We urge Co-op City’s Board of Directors to schedule a debate among the three contenders for this important elected office so that our residents will have an opportunity to hear from all three candidates and become more informed voters.

The Co-op City Working Families Mission As a political party, Working Families works to elect the most progressive candidates possible who will stand in the way of all regressive legislation.

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

As Co-op City WF/Indivisible members, we do both. We embrace progressive values by modeling inclusion, respect, and fairness in all of our actions; we work to make Co-op City a stronger community; and we insist our representatives serve as our voice in Co-op City, in the Bronx, in Albany, and in Washington, D.C. Next Meeting At the last meeting of the WFP new officers for 2018/2019 were elected. The incoming officers are chair Alethea Cherebin, co-chair Kelly Canzoneri, and secretary/treasurer Mary Pearson.

At our next meeting, we will continue planning for our summer fundraiser scheduled for Saturday, July 21. Save the date!

The next meeting of the WFP is scheduled for May 15th at 7:30 p.m. in room 35, Einstein Community Center, Section Five, on the usual third Tuesday of the month.

For details or information email: canzoneri.kelly@gmail.com.

—Kelly Canzoneri

No Standing/Parking In Dumpster Pads Shareholders are reminded that there is no standing or parking in the dumpster pads. These areas are strictly for the use of Riverbay Corporation vehicles.

All unauthorized vehicles will be towed at vehicle owners’ expense.

Thank you for your cooperation.

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Director’s Viewpoint

Deborah Jenkins

Vote for Independent Candidates...

Trust me when I say that true leaders never have a problem with dissenting voices. To desire “yes” and “amen” for every decision one makes is not leadership, it is a desire for control without thought being given to the desires of those around us. This is our collective home and we have a right to select representation of our needs and desires for our community.

Junius Williams has been a stalwart proponent of maintaining our quality of life. He has worked with many on the Board, Riverbay staff and community members to ensure that certain quality controls are established to ensure that we remain a safe and affordable community. Having sat as his co-chair on the Security Committee, I witnessed his desire for our CCPD officers to become more visible and community-focused for their benefit and the benefit of each shareholder. He established the now annual First Responders Recognition Ceremony which the current chair, Jerome Rice, has continued. He is not one to vote in lockstep with any one director, but he thoughtfully considers the potential effect on our

community and votes accordingly. I do not believe we lose by reelecting Mr. Williams, but we maintain an independent voice.

Evelyn Turner brings a wealth of knowledge and advocacy to the Board and to the community. Prior to my campaign for the Board of Directors in 2013, there was a shooting involving teens in Section 5. I reached out to the Board and Ms. Turner and Director Daryl Johnson were the only ones to respond to my call as a community faith leader and social justice activist to help end the violence in our community before it got out of hand. Together with me, members of my church and others within the community, Ms. Turner helped to co-found Faith and Community Against Violence. Incidentally, Director Williams was also involved and he wasn't on the Board at the time, he has been consistent in his desire to keep our community safe. Ms. Turner is the founder of the Co-op City College Fair and in the board room, she balances her votes with the community in mind. She cannot be expected to vote in lockstep with any one person or any group, she will vote according to what she believes is in the best interest of the community.

I don't believe we lose by reelecting Ms. Turner, but we maintain an independent voice.

Angelo Rosario, who I know as Archbishop Rosario, is one who I've worked with for the last 13

years in our community and beyond. He is a former employee of Riverbay. He served on the Contracts and Compliance Committee with me and brought a wealth of knowledge and expertise. He also sat on the Youth Committee with me and helped found the Summer Gap Program to ensure parents would have safe places for their children during the period between the end of the school year through July 4.

Archbishop Rosario is a tireless worker on behalf of others, I have no doubt he will continue that effort as a member of the Board of Directors.

Josie Ferguson has extensive knowledge of our community as a building association president, a skilled Workforce Development and Human Resources professional. She has a background in financial management which should be considered an asset. Her candidacy of independence gives our community hope for representation that we deserve.

Three years ago, I ran for a seat on the Board of Directors of the Riverbay Corporation and stayed true to my pledges to the community to serve you! So many of you have written, called and visited to thank me for my efforts on behalf of us all and I truly appreciate it. Ask yourself what's different now, other than the individual people and names, for the operations are very similar. At what point do we demand change? That change should begin now!

Building 10 Association

Hi, neighbors. I hope everyone had a pleasant week.

Happy Mother's Day to all the extraordinary, hardworking, fearless, smart, caring, funny and just plain phenomenal mothers out there. Nobody holds up the world the way you do.

Last Saturday, we held our 3rd Annual Bake Sale and the results were astounding...didn’t realize just how many creative and talented bakers we had in our midst. So many donated cakes, cupcakes, brownies and cookies to the cause: strawberry shortcake; german chocolate; pineapple upside-down; carrot, coconut; cherry cheesecake; peach cobbler; and plain pound cake (just to name a few) were sold out before the event ended. We couldn't slice fast enough (smile).

We received so many donations that the sale was carried over to the following day. We cannot adequately express our heartfelt appreciation for the support we received from everyone who participated in anyway in making this another successful venture. You are our backbone and strength and we could not have accomplished this without you. Special thanks to Building 10's own Specialty Baker Lenise, Jewel and Lisa for taking the lead on this year's event. As usual, you ladies outdid yourselves.

A big thank you to Phyllis for always volunteering, rolling up her sleeves and pitching in to help. Ditto to Roy for doing the same. A big shout out to young Miss Eternity who baked and donated cookies and also worked serving and collecting money. Thanks, Eternity. Last, but not least, effusive thanks to Kenny, husband of association board vice president Lisa, for coming to the rescue by treating a ravenous group to dinner at the end of the day. Kenny, you were right on time!

On Saturday, July 28th, we travel to Nordic Lodge for an all-you-can-eat Lobsterfest Buffet. The trip includes a visit to Foxwood Casino w/bonus and shopping at Tanger Outlet. The cost is $165 pp (includes tax & gratuity). The next

Building 19 Association

Hello, Building 19 family. I want to thank those who purchased a ticket last Saturday for the association’s annual Mother’s Day raffle that was held yesterday during our general meeting on May 11th. I will announce the name of the winner of the $50 gift card in next Saturday’s issue of the Co-op City Times. If your ticket was picked from the drawing and you were not present at yesterday’s meeting, the association will contact you to arrange for you to pick up your prize.

The Bake Sale that was supposed to be held today has been rescheduled for June. The new date will be announced in a week or two. As I mentioned in last week’s article, we are looking for baked donations and volunteers to work as cashiers and servers for this upcoming fundraising event. Please contact me at 917-442-9526 if you wish to donate a baked item or want to volunteer.

The next association committee meeting will be held on Tuesday, June 5th.

The next association general meeting will be held on Friday, June 15th. Both meetings will be held at 7:30 p.m. in the association room in the back of the building. Please note that June 15th will be our last general meeting before we take a hiatus for the summer until September.

On behalf of the executive board of the association, I want to wish all the mothers and the women who have been like mothers to so many people a happy and safe Mother’s Day tomorrow.

—Leon Tulton

installment payment of $40 is due on May 18 and balance in full is due by June 15. No refunds. Bus departs from 140 Debs Place at 7:30 a.m. sharp. We will accept payment in the Bldg. 10 association room from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on above payment dates.

Just a reminder, our next General Membership Meeting will be held May 22nd at 7 p.m. in the Bldg. 10 Assn. room (rear lobby of Bldg. 10B). Flyers with specifics will be posted shortly.

A great week is wished to all.

—Carol Campbell

Building 18 Association

It is our pleasure to announce the results of our recent election, in which six Building 18 executive committee positions came to term. Congratulations and welcome to our new Building 18 Executive members: Helen Atkins, president; Arlene Kelly, vice president; Gertie Brown, second vice president; Deborah Hughes, corresponding secretary; Diane Archer, recording secretary; Carol Sinkler, treasurer.

We would like to thank our members who put themselves forward for election. Standing for election can be a somewhat thankless task, but the well-being of our association depends critically on our leading members of doing so.

We greatly appreciate the efforts and service which Gertie Brown, president, has offered our Building 18 Association. We thank our outgoing executive members for all their efforts, hard work, and contributions on our behalf.

Fish Fry: Building 18 Association Fish Fry scheduled for Saturday, May 19, in the association room has been postponed. The building executive committee will reschedule. Please except our apologies!

Scholarship Awards: The Scholarship Committee of Building 18 wishes to award two $500 Scholarship Awards to two High School seniors who will graduate in June 2018. To be considered, the recipients of the awards must meet the criteria as specified below: Student must show proof of legal residence, i.e. school ID or NY non-driver’s card. Members of household must be actively engaged in building activities, i.e. attend building meetings. Household must maintain a current membership dues status. Student has incurred no disciplinary problem or suspensions. Student must submit valid proof of enrollment to the college of his/her choice before scholarship award is issued.

Student must submit a written profile with his/her photo. Please complete application and return with two letters of recommendation written on school letterhead from two school officials.

Community or volunteer service is a plus. DEADLINE TO SUBMIT APPLICATION IS JUNE 17, 2018. Page 1 of the application is to be completed by the student. Page 2 of the application is to be completed by the Principal or Guidance Counselor. Page 3 of the application must be signed by both parent/guardian and student.

Bus Trip: Building 18 Association planning a Bus Trip to Foxwoods, Saturday, July 7. Bus leaves from 2049 Asch Loop, Bronx, NY 10475 (in front of Public Library) @ 8:00 a.m. Return, 6 p.m. A drop off in all Sections: 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5. Price $55.00 per person. Seat includes: Refreshments, non-alcoholic bever—Deborah Hughes ages, slot dollars of $15, food voucher.

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            

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Vote #4 on the ballot / mail in your ballot or vote on line or in designated areas

Anggelo Rosariio Paid for by Angelo Rosario

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Co-op City Times / May 12, 2018

Co-op City Times / May 12, 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 12 p.m. – 5 p.m.

Donation: $85. 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 17th (Thurs.) “HUNTERDON HILLS PLAYHOUSE THEATRE,” NJ. Showtime: 11 a.m. Meet/Depart: 8:00/8:15 a.m. Contact: Serita G., 347-5645722/Barbara W., 718-320-0500.

• July 10-12th (Tues.-Thurs.) “DOVER DOWNS HOTEL & CASINO.” Price: Double $400/Single $490. Deposit required $100. Two payments each -$150; Double/$195.

FINAL payment: May 21. Contact: Serita G., 347-564-5722/Barbara W., 718-320-0500.

• Sept. 9-14th (Sun-Fri) MYRTLE BEACH & CHARLESTON, SC. Price: Double $729 pp/Single $819. Deposit required ASAP $100. Three payment each as follows: Double $243 and Single $273; Due by each date - 5/2, 6/4, & Final 7/2. 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): • May16th (Wed.) “SISTER ACT” at Westchester Broadway Theatre.

Meet/Depart: 9:45/10 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 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 sometime in June on a Wednesday. Call Claudette D., 718-379-4784 or Hattie L., 718671-8449, 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

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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 Mothers’ 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: @NCNWCoop City; Instagram: NCNW Co-op City 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 today, 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 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, 2018 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.

Donations – Thank you to our members who donated new night gowns for residents in the Nursing Home at Workmen’s Circle. They were delivered for Mothers’ Day. Thanks also for the donation of pencils that went to students at P.S. 160 in time for their math state exams. We will begin this month collecting canned goods for the Phipps Neighborhood home. Pantries that were filled at Christmas are pretty depleted by now. We’ll let you know how our neighbors in the community can support our outreach.

Mothers’ Day – Remember “Life doesn’t come with a manual, it comes with a mother.” Happy Mother’s Day to the most important people in the world.

—Joyce Howard

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My Endorsements In The 2018 Board Election

Director’s Viewpoint

Leslie Peterson

Next week, the community will begin voting to choose five candidates to become Board directors. In the past, many candidates ran on slates. In the recent past, many (including me) have chosen to run independently. Each member has a vote and should be able to express their views.

Vote and Re-elect Junius Williams: Being an independent thinker means you are free from outside control; not depending on another's authority.

He ran as an independent and has been true to his word. Because of his persistence during his tenure as chair of the Cooperator Appeals Committee and Security Committee, he has been able to improve communication between departments processing complaints. His request for wiring rooftops has begun, additional cameras will be installed and consistently met with CCPD to strengthen dog ownership guidelines among many other quality of life issues. An independent thinker, whether the topic is about the budget or awarded contracts, his input is of value. No preconceived agenda, he is interested in the welfare of the community. I endorse Junius Williams.

Vote and Re-elect Evelyn Turner: Currently running as an independent, she has never wavered on her desire to promote the well-being of our youth. She initiated the College Fair, now in its 7th year and Autism Fun Day. Willing to take a stand and have a voice, her sincerity and concern for the community are exhibited

in her actions. A licensed clinical social service director and Social Service intern instructor, she is an advocate for the less fortunate among us and was from the beginning. Interested in bringing more awareness to mental illness, her activism with a former director helped get the assistance of an organization to Co-op City. I will vote to re-elect Evelyn Turner.

During the forums, attendees are given the chance to question candidates. A candidate’s opportunity to answer cooperator questions is invaluable. It allows the viewer a chance to discern how the contender thinks and reasons. This time is set aside for voters to learn and familiarize themselves with the candidates.

Each candidate is asking for your vote in the upcoming election. Some have been active in the community and you are familiar with them and others are new to the process.

Many people have approached me and stated they are unsure how to vote. To this I say it is important to choose five candidates. Not choosing five would allow someone with let’s say “100” votes to win an election. This is why it is important to read the articles written and watch or attend the forums so you can make an educated decision.

Elect Josie Ferguson: An independent thinker and collaborative decision maker is how she describes herself. I have had the opportunity to work with Josie Ferguson for several years. When I approached her to assist in a collaborative effort, she has been there. Her qualifications and knowledge make her a valuable asset. I say cooperators know what is prudent and vote for individuals. Those who have run independently and been elected, tend to encourage conversation about the merits of a position prior to voting. I feel if she is elected she will make decisions inde-

Rivers Run Community Garden

I can already hear the drums calling for our attention. I can already see the dust stirring up as feet move to the joyful noise that is Bomba on the River.

Please join us on May 20th beginning at 2 p.m. Bring your noise makers, enthusiasm and a friend. Bring our chair (just in case).

We have working days and a general meeting before our event. Need all the volunteers we can get! So please, take this opportunity 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!! Beginning at 2:00 p.m.

• Sunday, June 10th – Painting by the River (Details to follow) • Wed & Thursday., 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.

We are located on Co-op City Blvd. (between Bellamy Loop and Peartree Ave.) Bronx, NY 10475.

—Gail Sharbaan

If you SEE something, SAY SOMETHING!!!

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pendently and will not vote with a closed mind. For this reason, I am choosing to vote for Josie Ferguson.

Elect Angelo Rosario: I have had the pleasure of speaking with this candidate and have appreciated hearing his concerns on matters. We recently had a conversation about the needs of Co-op City. What we did agree on is the need for a Youth Center. No, that wasn’t the only item we discussed, but the one I was most pleased to hear. His desire for more accountability and his community service invigorates my expectations. Reading his articles, listening to him at the forums and having been in his company at major activities throughout the complex, I feel comfortable supporting his candidacy for the Board.

Elect Cheryl Jenkins: This candidate is new to me, however, based on her credentials and statements, I am willing to welcome new ideas and suggestions.

As an honorable mention, I will give credit also to the dedicated efforts of Rodney Saunders.

Principle, honesty and integrity are very important to me in any decision I make, not just during the election. In my opinion, we have often missed an opportunity to change how things are done.

Election: Next week, the voting process will begin from May 16th-May 23rd. We will again be utilizing a mail-in voting system and the ability to vote online.

Don’t have access to a computer? One will be provided in each of the centers so you can vote electronically.

“You must never be fearful about what you do when it's right.” –Rosa Parks I am always interested in hearing your thoughts. I can be reached by mail at: Leslie Peterson, Riverbay Board Director, 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475; Tel. @ 718-320-1370, or email at lpeterson @riverbayboard.com.

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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.

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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 Insurance

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Greetings, neighbors. Spring is here, the trees are finally budding and flowers blooming.

Happy Mother’s Day to one and all.

Important Notice — On behalf of the building association, scholarship awards applications may be picked up. Contact Thalia Roach at 718-320-0435.

One may also 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 3year term has expired and the incumbents need to reapply or for 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 director of the Board.

Building 13 Association

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, 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.

Summer Fun Day is scheduled for Saturday, June 23. 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 to celebrate the diversity of our community. Put your thinking cap on; hint: there will be a trivia game regarding our past Summer Fun Day’s.

Checks for Building 13 events should be made payable to Building 13 Assoc. Inc. and mailed to 100 Casals Place #32K, Bronx, NY 10475. Contacts: Sherrie Hernandez at 914-837-5970, Gail Sharbaan, treasurer, at 718-671-3801 or Leslie Peterson at 718320-1370 (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

A Message from C.S.O.

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

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

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

Building 27 Association

We are 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.

Ballots – are to be expected in the mail. Please choose up to five candidates, read the instructions carefully. A choice will also be given to vote online.

VOTE! VOTE! VOTE! 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 Complaint – Please put your garbage/

trash in the incinerator conveniently located on each floor. Let’s appreciate our building and community.

A request for penalty fine signs to be posted should be made to Riverbay for the owners of dogs who allow their dogs to poop on our walkways. Did you know that if Riverbay wanted to find you and your dog and your neglect to clean up behind your dog, they can. There are cameras everywhere.

Happy Birthday to those celebrating during this month, and the best of health to all. Contact Lydia Rondon at (718) 583-3040 to share news of any sickness or if a neighbor has deceased.

Please continue to pray for our Board to make the best decisions for our homes and community. Pray for peace amongst the nation’s leaders.

—H. Overman

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Defensive Driving Course Next courses: May 12 & June 9, 9:00 a.m.–3 p.m., Dreiser Center, room 1.

Please arrive ten minutes early. Walk-ins are welcomed. $35 cash. No checks.

Please bring your current driver’s license and a pen. (718) 320-8035.

Food Pantry Update 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 1980’s. 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. Twenty-one 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 thousands 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: (718) 320-8035 or coopcityblackforum@gmail.com. We look forward to hearing from you. —D. Illis

Co-op City Toastmasters

Co-op City Toastmasters (CCTM) welcomes one and all to join us on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month. Now is an especially exciting time because a brand new educational program is getting started.

We “roll out” Pathways, the newest educational program of Toastmasters International, the world’s leader in improving ones public speaking and leadership skills, this month. Come, see and hear what it is all about.

Meetings start promptly at 7:30 p.m. in the Bartow Mall, 2049 Bartow Avenue, lower level. If you have long wanted to find easy ways to rid yourself of all the silly grammatical infractions that we constantly make, ahs and ums, then we are the place to be.

Come see for yourself on any 1st and 3rd Thursday at 7:30 p.m.

In Pathways, no oneCCTM New member Installation size-fits-all. Come and be on the ground floor of the future in public speaking with E-Learning, digital evaluations and all things 21st Century. Witness the beginning of “Pathways.”

Bring a friend with you and be the first to experience Toastmasters International Pathways. The leader in oral communication and leadership training.

At our last meeting, new members Leah Richardson, Moses Gihaibi, Camilla Crump and Lincoln Pressley were inducted into CCTM. We congratulate them on making a decision that will change their lives for the better if they “Do Not Quit.”

We will support and encourage them in their CCTM Pathways. You can also be a part of the support team by coming out to meetings on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month. Mark your calendar for May 17th and come to CCTM meeting at 7:30 p.m. We also have fun while learning how to improve our speaking and leadership skills. You will gain confidence and skills right in your neighborhood.

To find more information, please visit www.Toastmasters.org or toastmasters 46.org or 3824.toastmastersclubs.org. You may also call us at 718-344-6719.

—L. Jaysura

African American Association

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A new day for our general meetings have been established. We will now meet on the 3rd Monday of the month. So our next meeting will be held Monday, May 21. We will convene in room #15 in Dreiser Center at 7 p.m.

All are welcome to attend at 7 p.m. There will be announcements and important information available, Culture, economics, health and education will continue to be our focus in 2018.

New workshops are opening up this summer. Most are all based on personal development with professional guest instructors; from money matters and relationship building to character building. These are all amazingly very low cost certification courses. For more information, email us at aaaccpower@gmail.com.

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

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

Belly Dance Classes – Wednesdays, 7:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, room #2. For a nominal fee, you will have fun and stay in shape. For more information, call Xonia, 646-301-9438.

Evening Line Dance Classes – Dance to Soul, Latin, and Gospel music on Thursdays, 7:00 p.m. in Dreiser Center, room #2. Also 1st and 3rd Tuesdays in Einstein, Section #5. Call Cynthia, 917-903-7073.

Institute of Youth/Adult Study Group – Meets every 2nd and 4th Monday, Dreiser Center, room #15, 7 p.m. Contact Haru Maat - harumaat@msn.com.

Music, Rhythm & Dance – Most Fridays, 7:30 p.m., Dreiser Center, rm. 15; most Saturdays, 10:00 a.m., Dreiser Center, room #2. Call Keith, 917-561-6211.

Specialized Workshops/Programs – Life Group workshops (Understanding My Money/My Relationships/My Politics/My culture. For more information, contact Kevin at 646-721-8185.

Yoga & Pilates Mat Classes – Classes on Tuesday, 7:15 p.m., Dreiser Center, rm. 2. Lose weight, tone and strengthen your muscles with exercises that reduce stress through breathing techniques. For more information, call 718-671-8364.

Yoga And Zumba – Classes on Saturday start at 9:30 in Dreiser Center, room #2.

General Membership Meeting – The next meeting will be Monday, May 21st.

If you are unable to attend the meeting, please read our weekly column for updates. Also, if you wish to join or update your membership, please send a check or money order (DO NOT MAIL CASH) of $15 for a single membership or $25 for families to: African-American Association of Co-op City, P.O. Box 702, Co-op City Station, Bronx, NY 10475. Donations are welcomed. Like us on Facebook: CoopcityAfricanamericanassoc/email us at: aaaccpower@gmail.com.

—Kevin Lambright

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, 8:30-10 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, 2-6 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. See you around the neighborhood! —Michelle Marbury

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Spanish-American Community Club

Please join us on the 2nd Thursday of every month at 8:00 p.m. Our next general membership meeting is scheduled for June 14th. It will be our last one before the summer break. Everyone is welcome!

At our April 3rd board of directors meeting, Jose Lopez was elected the new chairperson of the board of directors, Gladys Rivera was selected as parliamentarian and Iris Ramos will serve as assistant recording secretary.

Several awards and recognitions were handed out at the Installation of Officers Dinner and Dance on April 27th. Outgoing and Incoming board members were recognized and the following presentations were made: ‘Member of the Year’ Awards were presented to George Castellanos, Daliah Rodriguez and Carmen Telemaco. The President’s Award was presented to Octavio Cruz & Luz Peña. Special Recognition was given to Sonia Feliciano. Honorable Mentions were bestowed on America Acevedo, Evangelina Gonzalez, Gladys Rivera and Dinorah Tirado. Congratulations to all!

‘El Gran Baile de Las Madres,’ held on May 5th, was a fantastic event with amazing musical performances. The raffle was a huge success. We had three winners: the 43” TV was won by Jose Ortiz, and gift baskets went to Jesus Orena and Harry Trinidad.

Our sincerest thanks to all who volunteered their time to make it a success, but in particular, to the Riverbay Garage Department for assisting the Spanish-American Community Club with the parking for this gathering.

The Fair Committee’s Casino trip: For those who are joining us on the trip on May 19th, please meet at the Bartow library at 8:15 a.m. SHARP for on-time departure.

Our next ‘Social Friday’ will take place on May 25th at 7:00 p.m.

On Saturday, June 23rd, the Sunshine Committee will host ‘Parents Night’ at 7:00 p.m. in the club room. Music will be provided by the ever popular Juan Ortega and the festivities will have a Hawaiian theme. Please join us!

June’s ‘Social Friday’ will be moved to Saturday, June 30th. It will be the last one before the summer break.

Coming up: ‘El Batey’ Picnic on Sunday, July 22nd. Requests for permits are now being accepted. Each permit is $5.

Membership renewal dues are now $48.

Additional information for all of our upcoming club events, as well as details concerning the club in general, can be found on our website: http://spanamcccc.synthasite.com. You may also email the club at SpanAmCCCC@gmail.com or find us on Facebook (search for ‘spanamcccc’).

—Carmen Rodriguez

NAACP CO-OP City Branch #2210

Faith @ Work Christian Church

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

Weekly Worship Experiences: Tuesday Prayer Service, 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday Bible Study CANCELED UNTIL SEPTEMBER 2018.

Sunday Morning Worship, 9:30 a.m. Teen Church, 10:00 a.m., 2nd Sundays; Children's Church, 3rd Sundays (K-3); Older Children's Church, 4th Sundays (4th-7th).

Church Motto: "We are Christ-Centered, Family-Focused with Power and Authority."

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

F.A.I.T.H. Summer Camp: Registration is now open until June 1, (6 p.m. Mandatory Orientation). $50 registration fee and entire summer fee is $800 (excluding weekly trips). Contact the church office for additional information (347) 202-7006. We have added Intro. to Keyboard as an offering this year, we're excited!

Food Services Monthly Schedule 1st Fridays from 10 a.m. until all is distributed. Next distribution, June 1. I.D. will be required (Please bring a shopping cart, meats and eggs are likely included).

3rd Sundays from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m., Dreiser, room 4, NO I.D. required 4th Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Registered Senior Citizens only until further notice. This is a USDA funded program and registration is frozen until further notice.

Remember, it's never about us, but always about the goodness of the Lord.

—Pastor Deborah D. Jenkins

(718) 320-3210; naacpccity2210@gmail.com; Jerome L. Rice, President Mid-Term Election Is Creeping Upon Us With nearly 180 judicial vacancies, the Senate's action on nominees for federal judgeships could impede progressive issues for decades, members.

Nominees like Thomas Farr have proven track records of disrespecting the rights of Americans of color. Farr has devoted his long career to battling the civil rights of people of color, working to suppress voting rights in many different forms, and undermining workers' rights. He is simply unfit to serve as an arbiter of justice for all.

If ever there was a time to guard the federal judiciary, this is it. If confirmed, judges like Thomas Farr will hold lifetime appointments with the ability to influence our justice system for generations.

Over the last few months, I have joined fellow civil rights leaders to articulate our strong opposition to Farr. Right now, we need you to add your voice. Can we count on you?

The time to take a stand for justice is NOW…Tell your senators that a vote FOR Farr is a vote AGAINST civil rights.

In Solidarity, —Jerome L. Rice

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Greater Love Refuge Ministries Inc.

“Be silent, all flesh, before the LORD, for He is aroused from His holy habitation!" Zechariah 2:13 Spiritual Food for Thought: Hush! You must learn to quiet your mind and emotions so that you can establish yourself in the flow of God’s Spirit. When there is too much noise in and around you, that noise will hinder your ability to hear Him. Concentrate on getting silent inside, and listen intently for God’s instructions to you. It is the only way you can get on track spiritually.

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

(Sunday School begins at 10:00 a.m). Worship at Greater Love Refuge Ministries means gathering with people of all ages and cultures to express our love for God, our Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ our Savior. Greater Love is conveniently located at 900 Co-op City Blvd. (Bldg 2A), on the ground level, Bronx, N.Y., 10475; main entrance - red button.

Parking is available for a nominal fee in Garage #1 on Darrow Place.

Mother’s Day Morning Worship: Please join us for our Mother’s Day Worship Service, tomorrow at 11:30 a.m. Our Keynote Speaker is Evangelist Carrie Conyers of Greater Love. Blessed Mother’s Day to all!

Children’s Church/SWAG Youth Ministry: (ages 5 – 13) resumes on Sunday, May 20 at 11:30 a.m. with Pastor Carol Landrum. Sunday School begins at 10:00 a.m. with Sis. Alecia Benjamin.

Afternoon Prayer Hour: All are invited to our prayer meetings each Wednesday from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Come out with your prayer requests, testimony, and songs of praise for Jesus Christ our Savior.

Our Weekly Prayer Line is held on Thursday evening

Faith In God Church & Bible Institute

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

May God bless you in this house!

Giving quietly and generously reflects God's generosity. It should never be about us. Let's look at scripture to support this. Matthew 6:1-4 says: 1 “Be careful not to practice your righteousness in front of others to be seen by them. If you do, you will have no reward from your Father in heaven.

2 “So when you give to the needy, do not announce it with trumpets, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and on the streets, to be honored by others. Truly I tell you, they have received their reward in full.

3 But when you give to the needy, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing, 4 so that your giving may be in secret. Then your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you.

Invitation: Sweet Hour of Prayer is today at 3 p.m. Sunday School is tomorrow at 10 a.m. Our Sunday Morning Worship Service is at 11 a.m.

Every 3rd Sunday following the morning worship, we serve Holy Communion.

Vernon Little just released a new EP titled 'Double Minded' on iTunes, Amazon, Spotify, etc. It's a fusion of Gospel, R&B, And Rap. He also has videos on YouTube. You will be blessed, encouraged, and inspired.

We are located at 171 Dreiser Loop in Section 1.

Our phone # is (347) 276-4925. Jesus loves you, and so do we!

—Evangelist Vernon Little

from 9:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. (telephone number below); all welcome.

New York State Chaplains Task Force: The next NYCTF 10-week training session will be held at Greater Love on Thursday evenings from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. beginning May 24. If you are interested please contact Rev. Kim Osorio at 646-265-2173.

The Food Pantry will reopen on Saturday, May 26 10:00 a.m. to noon; all welcome. Greater Love’s Prayer Warriors will be available to pray for you upon request. Donation of non-perishables, toiletries, frozen foods are welcome & gratefully accepted.

On Sunday, May 27 we will celebrate Pastor’s Appreciation Day for our Senior Pastor, Presiding Elder Boyce Landrum beginning with Morning Worship at 11:30 a.m. followed by outdoor refreshments and fellowship from 2:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. All are

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Weekly Schedule: Church Phone: 347-920-5607 Sunday Morning Bible Study (Adult): 10:00 a.m.

Children’s Sunday School: 10:00 a.m.

Sunday Morning Continental Breakfast: 11:00 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship: 11:30 a.m.

Children’s Church: 1st, 3rd & 5th Sunday: 1130 a.m. Holy Communion – First Sunday Salvation Teaching (Combined Class) : First Sunday 10:00 a.m. -11:00 a.m. Adult Bible Study/Discipleship Class: Tuesday Evenings: 7:00 p.m. MidWeek Prayer – Wednesday at 1:00 p.m.

Prayer Line: Thursday 9:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

(Dial 712.770.4010 – Access code: 527976) Food Pantry: 4th Saturday, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Choir Rehearsal: Friday 7:30 p.m.

—Pastor Carol

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Circle of Christ Church

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

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

We are a multicultural church that embraces Gods love for all. Family unity is very important to us. We have a wonderful children ministry focus on learning God’s word.

Somos una Iglesia multicultural que recibe y da del amor the Dios para todos. La unidad de la familia es muy importante para nosotros.

Our youth ministry is very active and dynamic. The youth are involved in music, retreats, concerts, debates, conferences, drama, counseling among many other activities.

Tenemos un ministerio para los jóvenes que es muy dinámico. Los jóvenes disfrutan de música, retiros, conciertos, debates, conferencias, dramas, consejería y mucho mas.

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

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Community Protestant Church

Suplimos comida a aquellos en nuestra comunidad que lo necesitan.

Nuestro teléfono es 347-945-1992 de no haber nadie en la oficina sientancen libres de dejar un mensaje, le devolveremos su llamada.

Thought for the week Psalm 16:7-8 English Standard Version (ESV) 7 I bless the Lord who gives me counsel; in the night also my heart instructs me.[a] Reflexion para la semana Salmos 16:7-9 Reina-Valera 1960 (RVR1960) 7 Bendeciré a Jehová que me aconseja; Aun en las noches me enseña mi conciencia.

English services Wednesday, 7:00 to 9:00 p.m., Prayer & Bible Study Friday, 7:00 to 9:00 p.m., Youth Night Sunday, 11:00 a.m., Worship and the Word Children Church 5 years old to 12 years old Little lamb nursery.

Thursday, 9 a.m., Prayer and the Word Horario de Servicios en Español Domingo, 9:00 a 10:30 a.m., Alabanzas y Predicación Jueves, 12:00 p.m., Oración y Estudio Bíblico Special Event Boys and Girls Club, every Friday, 4:30-6 p.m. This is a free event.

—Pastor Sam Colon

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.

Come Out And Enjoy Gospel Comedy At CPC! LOL GOSPEL COMEDY SERIES AFTERNOON OF LAUGHTER WITH THE COMMUNITY, Saturday, May 19, at 3 p.m. hosted by Kenny Williams, presented by the Women’s Guild and Hospitality Ministry. Tickets: $25 in advance; Children 12 and under, $15. Contact (718) 320-8576; (718) 671-6122, or the church, (718) 862-9172.

MOTHER’S DAY BLESSINGS! From Our Church family to Mothers everywhere, A Happy and Blessed Mother’s Day. We pray that God will bless you on your special day and may the light of His love shine on you today, tomorrow, and always.

The doors of Community Protestant Church are open to all to worship and fellowship with Christian believers of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. You are cordially invited to come in, join in and receive your blessing. —Evan G. Mitchell

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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 C. 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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Mary Pearson

An old historian named Toynbee wrote, “The supreme accomplishment is to blur the line between work and play.” By that standard, I’m a huge success, not only because I’ve built a successful life in music, but because I approach every task with enthusiasm and a ton of good humor. I’ve also got an exacting eye for detail.

That’s what I’ll bring to the table if elected to the Board.

I moved to Co-op City in 1994.

The next year, I was asked to bring my Christmas musical production down here to our children from the Westchester Broadway Theater. In the years to follow, I wrote and won grants that subsidized many musical performances in Co-op City, including a four-year run of the New Seasons jazz series.

By the close of 2006, mismanagement brought an end to the series, despite great audience support. It was a time of cultural drought.

We are now at the beginning of a cultural rebirth in Co-op City, thanks to the new Riverbay Fund.

I’d love to be part of that cultural rebirth, applying my theatrical and musical experience — and connections — to projects aimed at enrich-

ing our young people’s lives. My interest in our youth goes beyond entertainment though; I spent two years teaching piano to the little ones in P.S. 160 as a volunteer.

The current Board has made so much progress in the last several years and is set to accomplish much more in the way of vital maintenance. I want to be part of the team that will fight to keep our homes valuable and our lives more interconnected.

We’ve only just begun to explore our community’s potential. Let’s aim high.

Vote for Francine Reva Jones, Rod Saunders, Deborah C. Nelson, Cheryl Jenkins, and myself, Mary Pearson. Progress is Our Mission.

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I’ve been living in Co-op City for over 21 years. Your community concerns are my concerns.

I would like to work on improving customer service and wait time. I would like the community to be kept better informed regarding progress on capital projects, such as lobby renovation (mailboxes, etc.,) and the installation of more accessible entrances for wheelchairs, walkers, shopping carts and strollers.

I’d like audio crosswalk signals for people with visual disabilities. I’d like rotating door peepholes and wellness restaurants.

These are just some of the issues that I would like to address, but certainly not all.

We need to protect our entitlements, such as Medicare and Social Security.

We need to keep Co-op City affordable and safe.

We need to encourage cooperative spirit. I will remind cooperators that we are not tenants, rather, we are coowners. My focus, as a director, would

be collective impact; what we can achieve working together on common goals. Collective work and responsibility are key.

I am committed to the growth and vitality of our community. As a Sacred Woman Lifestyle Warrior Healer, one of my priorities is wellness; wellness of our community and environment. As a member of Drammeh Institute here in Co-op City, I know that we, as shareholders, have the right to Self-Determination.

My request is to have the opportunity to serve on our Board of Directors.

Progress is Our Mission! Elect Deborah C. Nelson, Cheryl Jenkins and Mary Pearson. Re-Elect Francine Reva Jones and Rod Saunders.

“Unity is Strength...when there is teamwork and collaboration, wonderful things can be achieved.” Thank you, everyone.

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Rod Saunders

To my fellow shareholders/cooperators who’ve taken the time to attend any of the three candidates’ forums, watch the televised versions, and/or read about this year’s candidates for the Riverbay Board of Directors – Thank you!

As a candidate who is asking shareholders for your vote to re-elect me to the Board of Directors, I do so running on a three-year record of which I am personally proud of.

I have previously acknowledged being part of a team back in 2015 we own is more responsive to our who successfully achieved better needs and getting better every day. than 80% of the stated commitI am committed to bringing about ments that we promised! a reversal of the DHCR’s order thereI believe that based upon the sucby allowing seniors to transfer to cess of those previous commitments downsized apartments without the (Protection of Riverbay’s Financial requirement of paying any addiIntegrity, Working to Improve Our tional equity.

Quality of Life, Optimize Operation I am committed to returning the of Riverbay, Lobby Our Elected Bx26, Bx28, and Wall Street bus Officials for Fair Share of Services, service back to their original routes. and Additional Funding, Initiate As president of the Riverbay Quarterly Cooperator Forums), that Fund, I’m committed to the continI have a “proven” record. uing enhancement of our educaThis year, my commitment is tional, cultural, and recreational based upon what I know is most events here in Co-op City. important to cooperators.

In closing, and on behalf of the I am committed to improving “Progress is Our Mission” team, I’m Management’s handling of cusasking that you vote to Re–Elect: tomer service. Whether a week-day Rod Saunders and Francine Reva appointment date/time, or a weekJones, and Elect: Cheryl Jenkins, end emergency, cooperators need to Mary Pearson and Deborah C. feel confident that the company that Nelson.

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Dear cooperators, First and foremost, thanks again to all who signed my Petition that has allowed me to participate in such as awesome election. I am seeking your vote to be re-elected for a 3rd term. Thanks to cooperators who attended the election forums to actively listen to 10 candidates competing for only five seats. Your presence and your questions made a difference.

Accordingly, I hear you and with your help will take action for you.

For the past six (6) years, I have voted for resolutions that have enabled Co-op City to be financially healthy.

I have shared viewpoints that put issues that concern you on the front page. It is my commitment to continue to be a strong advocate for the important issues that we know will make a difference in keeping Co-op City affordable and safe, investing in all age groups.

I am endorsing the following candidates who are also passionate about serving as Board members: Re-elect, Junius Williams, “The original Quality of Life Candidate.”

Josie Ferguson – Her vote comes with an interesting, refreshing I. O.U. and resume. (Bishop) Angelo Rosario – Who says he is committed to bringing all faiths together in

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

Co-op City to enhance services.

Lonnie Woods, a veteran who has served our country and now wants to serve Co-op City by keeping Co-op City safe and affordable.

My community work has resulted in the following accolades: Retirees of Dreiser Loop, Leonard Murrell, president, “In Recognition Of Your Service To Co-op City; “Phenomenal Women of Legacy and Leadership DOROTHY HEIGHT AWARD; Faith @ Work Christian Church, “For Leadership in Social Services; New York State Assembly Citations, Michael R. Benedetto; Proclamation

by House of Representatives, Joseph Crowley; National Sojourner Truth Meritorious Service Award.

Re-Elect, Evelyn M. Turner, LCSW. I hear you! I take action for you!

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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.

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Angelo Rosario

Fellow cooperators, Co-op City has been my home for 28 years. As such, I have developed a strong love for my community. Co-op City is a wonderful diverse community with a potential for being greater than it is.

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

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

Thank you for your vote of confidence.

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 on the pur-

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chase of appropriate supplies for our employees for better work performance.

—Responsibility of Department heads in overseeing their employees.

—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 in our Maintenance and Construction Projects.

—Upgrade the Dreiser Loop Shopping Center with proper signage and renting of all commercial spaces.

—Work with the other Board members to assure that their ideas that benefit the community will be heard. I am 4 Co-op City.

Vote #4 on the ballot/mail in your ballot or vote online, Angelo Rosario

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

Angelo Rosario

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As I’ve gotten older, I’ve become very adept at connecting the dots, which has brought me here. I can only conclude it was God who has led me to this point in time in my life. I do the things I do because of the blessings he has bestowed upon me. I can never repay the blessings I’ve received. I’ll always be in a deficit with him.

When I moved to Co-op City eight (8) years ago, I didn’t know Riverbay had a Board. I came here to retire and live out the rest of my days “GOD” allows me.

I didn’t come here to fight! I just wanted the “QUALITY-OF-LIFE” Riverbay had promised me on paper. I was ready, willing and able to live up to my part of the contract. But, I believe I had to fight to get Riverbay to live up to her’s.

I’ve never said I didn’t like living here, but not unconditionally. There’re certain things that aren’t negotiable: “QUALITY-OF-LIFE,” and I was the maker of resolution 17-72 for an appraisal of the land to be donated for a waterfront park.

I’LL CONTINUE TO FIGHT TO

YOU GUYS ARE MY STRENGTH

MINIMIZE CARRYING CHARGE INCREASES! The things I’ve done for this community I believe “have and will” help improve the “QUALITY-OF-LIFE” for those who were here before, those such as myself (who came later) and those who will come after us.

To quote the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, “Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter.”

I’m endorsing Evelyn Turner, and the three other Independent candidates, in my opinion, we desperately need!

HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY!!

RE-ELECT ME! Cooperator first/CANDIDATE JUNIUS WILLIAMS.

I’M THE ORIGINAL QUALITY-OF-LIFE CANDIDATE… OF THE PEOPLE: I’ll always be one “OF” you.

A Cooperator first and foremost.

BY THE PEOPLE: I have and I will continue to stand with you and “BY” you.

FOR THE PEOPLE: I’ll never stop fighting “FOR” our quality-of-life.

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Josie Ferguson

Greetings. As a new Riverbay Board director, casting your vote for me guarantees you an I.O.U., which is my Inside, Outside and Universal approach to representing you.

My last article outlined the “I” and “O” of my I.O.U. approach: “I” includes looking Inside Rverbay to maintain affordability via a cost-savings plan, a well-trained workforce, and improved control of project costs; explore other options to end the long payment line every month; and, delivering courteous, quality and technologically-advanced customer service.

The “O” means I’ll look Outside at opportunities for the community, such as training partnerships for jobs of the future, trades, and youth employment, including career exploration for middle schoolers; expanded Volunteer program that benefits all Co-op City nonprofits and honors volunteerism; money management/financial freedom seminars for all ages; and strengthening valuable human services organizations such as the Black Forum Food Pantry.

The “U” means Universal, looking at what surrounds us and impacts our quality of life: • Establishing Bronx bus service to LGA/JFK airports to access good jobs • Proactive awareness of pending and new development projects (Metro North, Hilton Hotel, vacant properties,

undesirable businesses, etc.); • Traffic enforcement; sidewalk repairs for ADA/pedestrian safety My family has resided here for 47 years. My mom, a retired postal worker, “secret shopped” to help break the quota system for minority households in Mitchell-Lama. Maintaining Co-op City’s attractiveness for our families motivates me to remain active, to include volunteering on Riverbay’s Education Committee; vetting Toastmaster’s International (former club president and area governor); and, petitioning for environmental causes (greenspace and illegal dumping), among other activities.

Most importantly, I’ll put my passion, public service and professional background to work, listening to and addressing your interests first. Remember I.O.U. Vote: Josie Ferguson.

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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, obtained 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.

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Francine Reva Jones

Dear cooperators, Future Progress: I pledge to continue improvements to NEW COOPERATOR ORIENTATION meetings, which inform potential shareholders about Co-op City departments and how they function. While valid information is given, it needs to focus on understanding the concept that they will become co-owners, and not tenants. Management has taken steps to procure professional involvement and I would like to continue leading this committee in order to ensure that this change happens.

Plus: I pledge my efforts for Waterfront Development to help create a volleyball court, a state-of-theart skateboard park, etc. Basketball is a popular sport, and volleyball could be more popular, especially for girls.

I hope to create a team and involve it in a volleyball league. This would help reduce juvenile obesity and also promote scholarships. The skateboard park is what many Co-op City kids love and is something I will attempt to provide.

Also: I pledge to Improve Cooperator Services. No cooperator should have to hold the phone call for 30 minutes. No cooperator should have to wait a month for a repair in their apartment. We can do better!

Note: I vehemently object to the candidate that referred to Progress Is Our Mission as a “pack.” Progress Is Our Mission is comprised of five intelligent, responsible shareholders.

We demand an apology.

Vote: Progress Is Our Mission — Re-Elect: Francine Reva Jones and Rod Saunders. Elect: Deborah C. Nelson, Cheryl Jenkins and Mary Pearson.

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Living in this great community for 20 years, I’ve seen so much progress being made and I would like to be a part of the continued improvements by applying my education and work experience. There are tons of decisions to be made, finances to keep track of, rules to enforce, and quality of life issues that plague our community.

While campaigning, many cooperators have expressed disappointment with the MTA bus service, with the lack of parking and garage space, and with their convectors. I take their concerns very seriously and will address these issues once I’m elected to the Board.

The BX 26, 28 and 23 bus route changes need to be restored, especially for our seniors. As a Board director, I will be asking the shareholders to continue supporting the Board in its efforts to bring back our bus services we desperately need.

This change is long overdue.

Before the required removal of the metal and cement structures of the garage tops is complete, I would like the installation of a roof considered.

We do pay for indoor parking, after all.

We need to regain access to the parking lot by Middle School 181.

Losing those spots is an inconvenience for cooperators; we need to speak with the principal to remove the gate.

One of the biggest issues is the convectors. Co-op City will be 50 years old in December; it is definitely time to consider upgrading the convectors.

We need to have more community involvement and youth activities; perhaps hold an annual senior and youth day; perhaps stage a play commemorating the achievement of our great community’s 50 years.

Thank you, Co-op City, for your support. Vote “Progress is Our Mission” – Francine Reva Jones, Rod Saunders, Mary Pearson, Cheryl Jenkins and Deborah C. Nelson.

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2. The election of Directors of Riverbay Corporation will commence on Wednesday, May 16, 2018 at 6:00 a.m. and continue through 9:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 23, 2018, (hereafter “Election Day”). The Election Committee reserves the right to extend voting hours. The Annual Shareholders Meeting will occur on Election Day. 3. The election will be for at least five residents to serve on the Board of Directors of the Riverbay Corporation, and as many as may be needed to fill any unexpired terms.

4. The election shall be supervised by the Election Committee. (a) The Chairperson of the Committee, (hereinafter “Chairperson”) shall be a member of the Board of Directors of the Riverbay Corporation (hereinafter “Board”), who is not a candidate in the election. The Chairperson shall be appointed by the President of the Board (the “President”), and approved by the Board. (b) The Chairperson shall recommend to the President the appointment of such additional residents as the Chair deems prudent for membership on the Election Committee. All members shall be resident shareholders, appointed by the President and approved by the Board. (c) The Committee shall be assisted by the Riverbay’s General Counsel or an attorney retained by the Board. (d) No member of the Committee or their immediate family shall in any way engage in any campaigning either for or against a candidate or slate of candidates. Committee members shall, to the extent reasonably possible, refrain from publicly commenting upon any issue in the campaign, and shall not engage in any activity that may create the appearance of partiality. Members of the Committee who are also members of the Board shall refrain from writing viewpoints during the period commencing one week prior to the Date of Certification and continuing through the date of the election, including any extended period. (e) A member of the Committee who violates the provisions of Paragraph A(4)(d) or whose family member violates the provisions of Paragraph A(4)(d) shall immediately be removed from the Committee. (f) Nothing contained herein shall be construed as limiting a member of the Committee or a member of his/her immediate family from signing a nominating petition or voting.

5. There will be one vote per unit by residents who were shareholders of record on April 9, 2018.

6. Voting, by mail or electronically, will commence at 6:00 a.m. on Wednesday, May 16, 2018 and conclude at 9:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 23, 2018, unless extended in accordance with these Rules.

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.)

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The Board shall make any such deter19. The Committee may call for a mination within ten (10) days of the recount of all ballots cast, if it is deterdate of any written recommendation of mined by the Committee that such an the Committee. The Board’s failure to action is warranted. Such recount of determine the issue within ten (10) the ballots must be completed, and the days shall, except for good cause result certified by the Committee to the (Continued from previous page)

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.

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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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Building 9 Association

in spirit and truth. Inclusion is our strength. Somos Unidos. We Greetings. Happy Mother's Day! continue to grow as a building association, together. There is As your elected representative, the Building 9 Association power in positivity. executive board works diligently on your behalf and keeps you June is always our busy month. apprised of building-wide matters of import.

The Summer Children's Art workshop. There will be paint Executive board members Wanda Rodriguez and Linda medium and clay medium. The workshop will consist of two Collins met with the Grounds staff on Wednesday, May 2nd, for age groupings 5 - 10 y.o. and 11 - 17 y.o. Registration for our our prescheduled annual walkthrough. Details to follow in next Summer Children's Art Workshop will be held in the lobby durweek's article. ing the evenings of May 24th, 25th, 26th, and 27th. We have 10 Our May association meeting is actually a 'surprise' Volunteer Appreciation Ceremony in honor of our Building 9 Association slots for each age group. Parents, you must pre-register your Volunteer Corps. In 2016, we presented our regular volunteers children. Please see our flyers for more details. with individual Certificates of Appreciation for their service. For Calling All Bakers! Our annual Bake Sale is scheduled for Saturday, June 16th, 1 p.m.-6 p.m. We need bakers and buyers 2018, we had a perpetual plaque made in honor of their collecfor a successful event. tive service. The plaque will be on display in the Building 9 The Section Two 7th Annual Summer Family Fun Day event Association meeting room as a constant reminder of their dedi- Building 9 Association 2018 cated service. It would be impossible to accomplish our goals Volunteer Recognition Plaque is scheduled for Saturday, June 23rd, 12:00-6:00 p.m., at Casals each year without our member volunteers. We work tirelessly all Place and Carver Loop. Bring your lawn chair. year on behalf of the one and only, Building 9 Association of shareholders. You all Every shareholder has the right to contact Riverbay management with their know who we are: Linda Collins, Shirley Wells, Gwen Anderson, Wanda questions and/or concerns.

Rodriguez, Shirley Johnson, Wanda Randall, Daisy McCoy, Barbara Cloud, Mary Please continue to pray for those who try to divide us. Pray for our children, Walker, Mitzi Cleare, Eloise Coleman, Catherine Lemon, Janice Rosario, Robert our community, our country and our Constitution.

Rosario, Helen Blakes, Angel Mangual and Gabriella Concepcion.

"Do not react to toxic people. Not giving them a reaction when they desperVolunteerism is service to others. We each have our own gifts to offer in fur- ately seek it, is far more powerful."–Unknown —Linda Collins therance of that service. Lobby collections, lobby decorating, committee work, meeting and social event set up/clean up, supporting our bake sale fund raising activities, participation in our bus ride fund raisers, shopping, food service activities, support with our children's field trip, etc. To the credit of our volunteers, we have become a progressive and positively active building association.

Presentation of the plaque: Mistress of Ceremonies Family Owned and Operated Leslie Peterson (Board director), Prayer Offering and • Large Chapel • Pre-need counseling Encouragement: Reverend Doctor Deborah "Pastor on premises Deb" Jenkins (Board Director), and inspirational quo• Out of town services tations read by Deborah Henry (President, Building • Ample Parking on premises 11 Association). Our Volunteer Recognition plaque A dignified funeral every family can afford.

• Cremations cites nine members from 9-A side and nine members • Casket Showroom All areas are handicapped accessible from 9-B side. We strive to keep our building united on premises

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Co-op City Baptist Church

Rev. Dr. Sheldon E. Williams and the Co-op City Baptist Church family, invites you to join us tomorrow at 8 a.m. and 11 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 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 563-9992090; 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 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.

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 13, when we will celebrate The Seventh Sunday of Easter. We will also be celebrating Episcopal Charities Sunday, as also Mother’s Day. 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 Fundraising Event Please 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 “Happy are they who have not walked in the counsel of the wicked, * nor lingered in the way of sinners nor sat in the seats of the scornful.”

—Pearline Lawrence

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Please Note: Prayer conference call line will no longer be held on the 1st Friday the month.

On Sunday, May 20, the Pastor’s Aide Ministry will celebrate their 40th Anniversary at the 11 a.m. service. The guest speaker will be Rev. Deborah Hodge, assistant pastor of Church of the New Vision, Bronx, NY. Their theme is “Honor the Man of God”, 1 Thessalonians 5:12-13. All are welcome to join us for this celebratory service.

The First Lady’s Ministry invites you to join them on Saturday, June 2 at 11 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 $20.00 and $5.00 for children, ages 3-17. Adult prices will be $25.00 after May20.

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

—Hattie L. Lucas

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MENU

Room 49 unless otherwise noted

Alternate Kosher Meals are also available

Mon., May 14

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.

Karaoke by Steven 1–2 p.m., Rm. 45

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

Senior Centers Closed For Health Fair @ Dreiser

Senior Centers Closed For Health Fair @ Dreiser

Senior Centers Closed For Health Fair @ Dreiser

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.

Men’s Line Dancing 9 a.m. -10 a.m.

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

Women’s Line Dancing 10 a.m.-11:30 a.m.

Chat Session 10 a.m.

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

All Activities After 1:00 p.m.

Are Cancelled

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

Pokeno 2 p.m.-4 p.m., Rm. 35 Blood Pressure 2nd & 4th Fri., 10 11:30 a.m., Rm. 45 Free Oil Painting Classes Room 38, 10 a.m.-11:30 a.m.

Fri., May 18

Thu., May 17

Wed., May 16

Bartow Room 31 unless otherwise noted

Tues., May 15

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Matinee Movie 10 a.m., Rm. 45 Health & Wellness Support Group 10–11 a.m.

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

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

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

(FREE) LiveOn NY – SCRIE/SNAP (Food Stamps) Assistance – Fri., May 25; June 8 & 22, 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.

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.

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; Ein-

Kosher Orange juice Stuffed cabbage w/beef Kasha w/coucous Creamy spinach Whole wheat bread Fresh fruit Alt: Salmon salad

Non-Kosher Pork spare ribs Rice w/vegetables Sautéed spinach

Apple juice Chicken Cacciatore Pasta Green bean & apple salad Whole wheat bread Fresh fruit Alt: Egg salad

Italian roast chicken Baby carrots w/parsley Garlic mashed potatoes

Health Fair @ Dreiser

Health Fair @ Dreiser

Orange Pineapple Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session juice, Breaded Pollock Chicken Parmesan 9:30 – 10:30 a.m.

Blood Pressure 10 – 11:30 a.m. 1st & 3rd, Rm. 8 fish fillet, Yellow rice Spaghetti Cumber dill salad Italian blend Line Dancing 10 – 11 a.m., Aud. A Whole wheat bread vegetables Piano Sing Along 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Fresh fruit, Alt: CurDrama Club 1:30 – 4:00 p.m. ried chicken salad Crochet & Knitting 10 a.m.-12 p.m.

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

Meditative Moments 11 a.m.–12 p.m., Rm. 8 Pokeno 3rd Fri., 1 p.m.- 2:30 p.m.

Bingo 1 p.m.-3 p.m.

Apple juice Roasted chicken Cauliflower soufflé Mashed sweet potatoes, Challah bread Fresh fruit Alt: Gefilte fish

Cod fillet of fish sandwich Home fries w/peppers & onions Kale, romain, apple, red cabbage & parmesan salad

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

stein 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 22; $5. Bartow, 9:30 a.m.; Einstein, 9:45 a.m.; Dreiser, 10 a.m. Wait list.

FREE Concert. Come and join Alexis Mercado and the JASA Dreiser Singers for a Wonderful Concert of Jazz, Gospel, and Soul Music, 177 Dreiser Loop, Audit. B. Tues., May 22nd, 2:30 p.m. Light refreshments served.

FREE Bronx Zoo – Wed., May 23, Bartow, 9 a.m.; Einstein, 9:15 a.m. & Dreiser, 9:30 a.m. Wait list.

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.; Dreiser, 9 a.m.; Wait list.

IKEA, New Jersey – Thurs., May 24th, $15; Bartow, 9 a.m.; Einstein, 9:15 a.m. & Dreiser, 9:30 a.m. Wait list.

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 Mon., May 28, in observance of Memorial Day. 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. To reserve a seat, call 718-320-2066.

“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 @ 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. (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. Light Continental breakfast will be served on the bus. (Payment deadline is August 3rd). Wait list.

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Scheduling Activities Calendar

Goose Island Seniors

Happy Mother’s Day to all you wonderful mothers who have sacrificed so much for your family. May you have a great day. Our club room 39 is now set up with WiFi. Members may connect to it while in the room.

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.

Bingo – Wednesday, May 16th, 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.

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 24th 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.

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Reminder: Our monthly meeting is scheduled for Monday, May 14, at 1:00 p.m. in Dreiser Center, room 9. 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-1: AARP Driver Safety two-day class scheduled for Wednesday, June 20 and Thursday, June 21, 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. To enroll, call Errol Colton, Equality Adult Education, 718-459-9597.

FYI-2: Our Holiday Luncheon is scheduled for Wednesday, Dec. 5 at Marina Del Ray; $90/person, 12 -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; one night stay at hotel; one breakfast, one 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 Cartagena, Columbia; Panama Canal/Gatein Lake; Puerto Limon; Roatan Bay Islands; Harvest Cape, Costa Maya, Mexico; three days at sea; valid Passport is required; all meals on board the ship. Only SINGLE Oceanview Category available - $3,954 (price change); $350/person DEPOSIT DUE IMMEDIATELY to hold your reservation; insurance available and must be paid with deposit; Final Payment due October, 2018; only five cabins available in each category. Contact Judith, 718-379-3370.

Attention: When signing up for the above trips, please give your name, phone number and a deposit.

Checks/money orders made payable to AARP Chapter 4997 with the name of the trip in the memo section of your check/money order. room 0 (Dreiser Community Center) is opened Monday or Thursday, noon – 3 p.m. for checks to be dropped off (in an envelope w/Group/Trip Leader Name). They may be mailed to the Group/Trip Leader.

—Delores Debnam

Price: $79. WAITING LIST ONLY. If you can’t bring your check, you may mail 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 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.

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Open Door Ministries

Co-op City Times / May 12, 2018

Depression due to Discontent Full sermon @ opendoorministries.net

1 Kings 21 Sometime later there was an incident involving a vineyard belonging to Naboth the Jezreelite. The vineyard was in Jezreel, close to the palace of Ahab king of Samaria. 2 Ahab said to Naboth, “Let me have your vineyard to use for a vegetable garden, since it is close to my palace. In exchange I will give you a better vineyard or, if you prefer, I will pay you whatever it is worth.” 3 But Naboth replied, “The Lord forbid that I should give you the inheritance of my ancestors.” 4 So Ahab went home, sullen and angry because Naboth the Jezreelite had said, “I will not give you the inheritance of my ancestors.” He lay on his bed sulking and refused to eat. 5 His wife Jezebel came in and asked him, “Why are you so sullen? Why won’t you eat?” 6 He answered her, “Because I said to Naboth the Jezreelite, ‘Sell me your vineyard; or if you prefer, I will give you another vineyard in its place.’ But he said, ‘I will not give you my vineyard.’”

1 Ahab demonstrated a lack of trust in God’s provision by coveting his neighbor’s land 2 Ahab was having a depressive episode because he could not obtain what he wanted 3 Ahab was a king and had much land, but he focused on what he lacked rather than his blessing 4 Ahab did not respect Naboth’s heritage or his desire to honor his family 5 Ahab was mindful of his needs first rather than anyone else’s – an indication of narcissism 6 Ahab nurtured his pain and sulked and refused to eat as a child would act 7 Although a king royalty was far from Ahab’s heart - he lacked honor and integrity 8 Ahab partnered with his wife to murder an innocent man because his wants were not met Solution: 1 Kings 21:27 When Ahab heard these words, he tore his clothes, put on sackcloth and fasted. He lay in sackcloth and went around meekly. 28 Then the word of the Lord came to Elijah the Tishbite: 29 “Have you noticed how Ahab has humbled himself before me? Because he has humbled himself, I will not bring this disaster in his day, but I will bring it on his house in the days of his son.”

Sunday Services are @ 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 12 at 8:50 p.m.

Candle Lighting for Friday, May 11 at 7:44 p.m.

Mother’s Day: The synagogue will be having a Mother’s Day Kiddush.

Come join us for this happy occasion.

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. Attn: 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

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The Pentecostal Tabernacle invites everyone to worship service every Sunday morning at 100 Co-op City Blvd., Building 22A, Bronx; Tel. 718-324-0334 or 646-345-6707.

Sunday School for all age group begins at 10:30 a.m. Midday service starts at 11:45 a.m.

Wednesday morning fasting and prayer service will be held @ 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Regular prayer meeting & Bible study will also be held every Wednesday evening at 7:30 p.m.

Youth service will be held every Friday evening at 7:30 p.m.

Happy Mother’s Day greetings to all our mothers, may the rich blessings of God be with you all.

Focus: The new Spirit-filled believers set a daily pattern of truth, unity, fellowship, praise and prayer.

Knowing the truth is vital to believers, but knowledge without application or practice is of little, if any, value. Practice is what gives value to Apostolic doctrine. To know what is right but fail to do what is right is sin. James 4;17 states: Therefore, to him that knoweth to do good, and doeth it not, to him it is sin As we consider the things that brought unity to the early church, we will be observing the same thing that bring unity to the church today. Truth never changes, and these cores principles establish unity among believers as we, like the disciples of the first century, commit ourselves to live by them.

It is important that we maintain fellowship with one another, (1John1:7)

states: But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light we have fellowship one with another, and the blood of Jesus Christ his son cleanseth us from all sin. We should not forsake the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is, but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching. Hebrews10:25 As we continue to praise God and maintain a prayerful life, we will be able to grow stronger in God. Prayer will help us over come temptation. Jesus said that men ought always to pray and not to faint. It is important for believers to pray together and worship together. Doing so builds strong bones of unit, enhances and furthers the corporate work of the church and strengthens every believer.

The newly baptized believers at Pentecost went forth spreading the life changing gospel of Jesus Christ everywhere.

Acts 2:38-40 states: Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.

For the promise is unto you, and to your children, and to all that are afar off, even as many as the Lord our God shall call.

And with many other words did he testify and exhort, saying, Save your selves from this untoward generation.

May the truth and blessings of the church ever continue through the mercy of Jesus Christ who purchased our redemption with his own blood.

—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 19, 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 27 (changed from May 20) - Senior Ministry will celebrate their anniversary at the 11:00 service. Guest speaker will be Rev. Lisa Coleman from Jubilee Baptist Church.

Sunday, June 10 Senior Family & Friends Day. Guest speaker at the 11:00 service will be Rev. Grace Emmanuel from Co-op City Baptist Church.

The Food Pantry at our church 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

today I have given them STRENGTH.” The young mother set her foot on The next day came strange clouds the path of life. “Is the way long?” she which darkened the earth—clouds of war, asked. Her Guide said, “Yes.” And the and hate and evil, and the children groped way is hard. You will be old before and stumbled, and the Mother said: your reach the end of it. But the end will be better than the beginning.” But “Look up. Lift your eyes to the Light.” the young mother was happy, and she The Children looked and saw above the would not believe that anything would clouds and Everlasting Glory, and it be better than these years. guided them and brought them beyond So, she played with her children, and the darkness. That night the Mother said: gathered flowers for them along the way, “This is the best day of all, for I have shown my Children GOD.” And the days and bathed with them in the clear went on, and the weeks, and the months, streams; and the sun shone on them and and the years, and the Mother grew old, life was good, and the young mother and she was little and bent. But her Chilcried, “Nothing will ever be lovelier than dren were tall and strong and walked with this.” The night came, and storm, and the path was dark, and the children shook Courage; and when the way was hard with fear and cold, and the Mother drew they helped their Mother, and when they them close and covered them with her way was rough, they lifted her, for she mantle, and the children said, “Oh, was as light as a feather.

Mother, we are not afraid, for you are At last they came to a hill, and beyond the hill they could see a shining road, and near, and no harm can come.” The a golden gate flung wide. The Mother Mother said, “This is better than the said “I have reached the end of my jourbrightness of day, for I have taught my ney; and now I know that the end is better Children COURAGE.” The morning than the beginning. For my Children can came, and there was a hill ahead, the children climbed and grew weary, but always walk alone, and their Children after them.” she said to the children, “A little patience The Children said, “You will always walk and we are there.” So, the children with us Mother, even when you have gone climbed, and when they reached the top, through the gates.” They stood and they said, “We could not have done it watched her as she went on alone, and the without you Mother.” And the Mother, gates closed after her. And they said “We cannot see her, but she is with us still. A when she laid down that night, looked at Mother like ours is more than a memory. the stars and said: “This is a better day She is a living presence.” Happy Mother’s than the last, for my Children have Day from our church family to yours. learned FORTITUDE in the face of hardness.” Yesterday, I gave them Courage, —Bishop Nancy Rosario

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The body of aviation hero Charles Lindbergh’s baby is found on this day in 1932, more than two months after he was kidnapped from his family’s Hopewell, New Jersey, mansion.

Lindbergh, who became the first worldwide celebrity five years earlier when he flew The Spirit of St. Louis across the Atlantic, and his wife Anne discovered a ransom note in their 20-month-old child’s empty room on March 1. The kidnapper had used a ladder to climb up to the open second-floor window and had left muddy footprints in the room.

The ransom note demanded $50,000 in barely literate English.

The crime captured the attention of the entire nation. The Lindbergh family was inundated by offers of assistance and false clues. Even Al Capone offered his help from prison, though it of course was conditioned on his release. For three days, investigators had found nothing and there was no further word from the kidnappers. Then, a new letter showed up, this time demanding $70,000.

It wasn’t until April 2 that the kidnappers gave instructions for dropping off the money. When the money was finally delivered, the kidnappers indicated that little baby Charles was on a boat called Nelly off the coast of Massachusetts. However, after an exhaustive search of every port, there was no sign of either the boat or the child.

On May 12, a renewed search of the area near the Lindbergh mansion turned up the baby’s body. He had been killed the night of the kidnapping and was found less than a mile from the home. The heartbroken Lindberghs ended up donating the home to charity and moved away.

The kidnapping looked like it would go unsolved until September 1934, when a marked bill from the ransom turned up. Suspicious of the driver who had given it to him, the gas station attendant who had accepted the bill wrote down his license plate number. It was tracked back to a German immigrant, Bruno Hauptmann. When his home was searched, detectives found $13,000 of Lindbergh ransom money.

Hauptmann claimed that a friend had given him the money to hold and that he had no connection to the crime. The resulting trial again was a national sensation. Famous writers Damon Runyan and Walter Winchell covered the trial. The prosecution’s case was not particularly strong. The main evidence, apart from the money, was testimony from handwriting experts that the ransom note had been written by Hauptmann and his connection with the type of wood that was used to make the ladder.

Still, the evidence and intense public pressure was enough to convict Hauptmann. In April 1935 he was executed in the electric chair.

Kidnapping was made a federal crime in the aftermath of this high-profile crime.

Source: History.com

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