Co-op City Times 05/14/16

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Vol. 51 No. 20

Saturday, May 14, 2016

Rumored Carrying Charge Increase & Cultural and Athletic Enhancements Discussed at Open Meeting

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Riverbay Board election to be held Wednesday 5 shareholders will win $200 each for voting

BY BILL STUTTIG

More than 100 Co-op City residents who attended an open Board meeting Wednesday evening – and hundreds more who will be watching one of the re-telecasts of the meeting – got a taste of two major community enhancements – one cultural and one athletic – that could be coming down the pipe in a year or two.

The audience also had the opportunity to hear First Vice President Linda Berk, who was chairing the open meeting in the absence of Board President Cleve Taylor, address rumors of the Board discussing a 3% carrying charge increase for 2017.

Several directors also spoke up and vehemently denied that any such discussions have taken place. First Vice President Berk said that President Taylor discussed the possibility of an

BY ROZAAN BOONE

Ben Horten of Ben Horten Architecture and Design explains his renderings of the proposed renovated Dreiser Auditorium to shareholders attending Wednesday evening’s open board meeting in Dreiser Center.

increase in a President’s message published in the Co-op City Times on April 16th while explaining needed and forecasted expenditures over the next 12 to 18 months. She added that was only a long-term forecast that President Taylor was suggesting as a possibility and no discussion of such an increase had ever taken place among the Board directors.

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City re-imposes incorrect tax bill against Co-op City An erroneous tax charge of $587,400 that New York City removed back in November of 2012 mysteriously reappeared last month and has been paid by Riverbay until the matter can be cleared up again.

A New York Post story this week reported the tax charge, but did not report that the city had previously acknowledged their mistake and removed the charge. “We [sic] redone the calculation. There is no outstanding Shelter Rent Tax for year 2007/08 on all 6 BBLs,” wrote Erica Chan of the (Continued on page 18)

Final two Candidates’ Forums feature lively discussions on numerous issues facing Co-op City (The following is an account of the final two candidates’ forums held on May 2nd and May 4th. Responses from each candidate in attendance to each question reported on have been included in fairness to all candidates.)

The second of the three candidate forums was held on Monday, May 2nd in room 31 of the Bartow Community Center and featured the participation of all 11 candidates running for the six available seats on the Board of Directors.

Approximately 50 shareholders attended the forum. Fifteen signed up to ask questions and Election Committee Chairperson and Riverbay Director Francine Reva Jones said that candidate’s responses to each

win $200 each.

Board Secretary Francine Reva Jones, chair of the 2016 Election Committee, said this week: “It is very important for all shareholders to vote on May 18th in the building lobbies.

We need a quorum of 5,054 votes. The Election Committee has been working diligently in order that you can know the candidates who are running for a seat on the Riverbay Board of Directors. We have held three candidates' forums, which were televised.

This newspaper has published three election supplements, and the candidates themselves have circulated leaflets for your review.

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2016 Election Committee’s Determination of May 10, 2016 Hearing Dear Mr. Belcher,

BY JIM ROBERTS

BY BILL STUTTIG AND JIM ROBERTS

This coming Wednesday, May 18, shareholders of the Riverbay Corporation will head to the polls to choose 6 of the 11 candidates running in this year’s Board election to represent them on the Riverbay Board of Directors.

The top 5 vote getters will be sworn in for 3-year terms on the Board, and the sixth place winner will be seated to complete the final 1-year of Rev. Calvin Owen’s term following his resignation from the Board in March.

Only shareholders of record as of April 4, 2016 are eligible to vote in this Wednesday’s Board election. Of those voting, 5 names will be pulled in a random computerized drawing in the days following the election for the chance to

question would be limited to a maximum 1 minute to allow as many of the 15 shareholders to ask their questions before 9:30 p.m. when the forum was scheduled to begin wrapping up.

Before the questions, each of the 11 candidates was allowed two minutes for an opening statement.

Kevin Lambright, the first of the candidates to speak, identified the maintenance of affordability, integrity and cleanliness as the cornerstone of his service if elected. “I know there are some things that need to be improved upon and, if elected, I will take care of some of those things,” he said.

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On May 10th, 2016, the Riverbay Corporation 2016 Election Committee conducted a hearing to determine whether your conduct on the evening of May 2, 2016, violated the stated Rules of Conduct for the May 2nd Election Forum, of the Election Rules, or of the Riverbay By-Laws. The Election Committee, for the reasons set forth herein, has unanimously determined that your conduct constituted a personal attack in violation of the Rules set forth by the Committee for the supervision of the Election. The Committee, by a vote of 4 to 1, is hereby imposing a fine of $300.00 on you. The dissenting vote thought that dis(Continued on page 6) qualification, rather than a fine, was the appropriate remedy.

Basement Storage Deadline is Monday Please see page 10 for a list of storage units that must be cleaned out by May 16, 2016.

CCPD Detective Unit Honored

The Detective Unit of Co-op City’s Department of Public Safety was honored by the 45th Precinct Community Council at its annual breakfast on Wednesday morning. Taking part in the presentation were (standing l. to r.) Council President Bob Bieder, Council Vice President Joe Boiko, Chief Frank Apollo, Det. Willie Pagan, Det. Joe Monahan, Captain James Keappock, General Manager Noel Ellison, Det. Julio Ramirez, Det. Patrick Reyes, 45th Precinct Captain Danielle Raia, Bronx Borough Command Chief Lawrence Nikunen, (seated l. to r.) Det. Edwin Rodriguez, Sgt. Carl Wright, Lt. Anthony Warner and Det. Michael Driska. (See story and more photos on page 27.)

Photo by Bill Stuttig

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Open Board Meeting She emphasized that even if President Taylor favored such an increase, he only represents one vote on the Board.

The next day, the First Vice President reiterated the statements she made at the Board meeting and denied alleged reports attributed to other Board Directors by the City News published on Thursday in which it was stated that the 3% increase was being considered. She told the Co-op City Times: "I am very disappointed that some current Board members are reporting that there will be a carrying charge increase next year. This is not true. These Board members know for a fact that the Board has not seen, reviewed or discussed the upcoming budget. We cannot do that until management presents us with their budget. It is very important that this community understands that there is no discussion or thought of raising the carrying charges. We must first see what is presented to the Board from management. The President gave his opinion, but it is only his opinion."

The cultural and social enhancement addressed at the open meeting takes the form of a long-planned renovation and redesign of the 40-year-old Dreiser auditorium – turning the huge but out-of-date auditorium into a multi-purpose, revenue generating venue, with state-of the art event space design technology that could be used for everything from community concerts to weddings.

Ben Horten and Sung Yong Lim of Horten Architect and Design presented a series of renderings to the gathering of directors and shareholders which demonstrated a modernized space that could have multi-purposes, from meetings to community dances and even have the ability to hold several events in the space at the same time.

Mr. Horten and Mr. Lim presented several enhancements, including: opening up the walls and installing windows to let light in; enhancing the existing artificial lighting to present a series of lighting scenarios appropriate for a wide variety of events; expanding the stage area and adding back stage areas for performers to prepare; making use of the existing closed off terrace as an outdoor gathering area appropriate for warm weather social events and cocktail parties; changing the wood flooring to decorative carpeting with a dance floor in the middle of each section; creating a decorative ceiling, and changing and modernizing the walls to create a softer ambience and better acoustics appropriate for a wide variety of events.

The effort to find a design suitable for the huge space began more than a year ago when Request for Proposals were sent out to 28 architectural firms and six responded. Earlier this year, the preliminary designs submitted by the Horten firm were chosen by the Board as the most appropriate for the community and Wednesday night was the first time that the community was presented with the designs in a live setting and given the opportunity to comment on them.

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later on included expanding the dance floor, enhancing the separation between the different sections so the varying types of events being held in the auditorium simultaneously will not conflict, and enhancing the audio visual technologies available to include interactive video communication between groups both on and off-site.

It is very important that this community understands that there is no discussion or thought of raising the carrying charges.

Mr. Horten said that the sophistication of the technology built into the auditorium can vary with naturally the moreadvanced technology adding to the overall cost of the project.

Several Board directors brought up the point that they see a new, modern auditorium as a revenue generator that can pay for itself and possibly produce revenue for the community in just a few short years.

The Board has yet to approve any design or price, but preliminary estimates put the cost of the renovation somewhere between $1.5 and $2.5 million.

Director Daryl Johnson asked Mr. Horten what the estimated time of completion would be after the project receives final approval and he said approximately a year, including 3 to 4 months for the design phase and six months for construction, although some of the six months of construction would go towards the time needed to bid for contractors.

The other significant potential community enhancement brought before the Board Wednesday night involved enhancing the community’s athletic fields in the form of a preliminary proposal brought before the Board by leaders of the North Bronx Recreational Development Group, a consortium of youth sports program serving Co-op City and the North Bronx.

The group is comprised of leaders from the North Bronx Cowboys Football Program, the Co-op City Little League, the Velocity Track Club, the Zodiac Track Club and the Co-op City Tennis Program.

The proposal, presented by Winston Dinkins, head coach of the Velocity Track Club, and Ivor Bascom of the North Bronx Cowboys, asked the Board to consider reconfiguring the athletic fields on Co-op City’s two Greenways to make them more amenable for use by the community’s youth sports programs.

Part of the problem, they maintained during their presentation, is that the baseball field on the Section One Greenway is unnecessarily full-sized and underutilized by the community and the football field on the Section 5 Greenway is not of regulation size and thus not suitable for league games being played on it.

The pair of youth leaders asked that the two fields trade places and in addition to moving the football field to the Section One Greenway, have a running track installed around it to serve both the community and Co-op City’s hugely success-

ful track programs.

The kicker to the proposal, as promised by the two youth leaders, is that the enhancement would cost the community nothing, they maintained, as they said that have identified grant programs and funding through local elected officials that would pay for the entire project.

In making the case, two youth leaders pointed to a survey published in the Co-op City Times in 2005 which asked the community what they would like to see on their Greenway for its planned restoration and one of the suggestions at the time was an all-purpose athletic field including a track. A regulation major-league sized baseball field was installed on the south end of the Greenway, but no track and no other athletic facilities.

The North Bronx Recreational Development Group is now asking that that past oversight be corrected. Mr. Bascom told the Co-op City Times after the meeting and made the point during the meeting that all funding sources have been identified to make this athletic facility enhancement a reality.

Riverbay First Vice President Berk, called for a consensus vote and all 13 Board directors present voted to allow the group to continue exploring funding for the enhancement, but with a caveat – that being that before formally pursuing funding, the group sits down with manage-

ment and the Construction Department to determine if the required work would in any way compromise the existing RicWil system and any other Co-op City essential infrastructure that sits beneath the Greenway.

Mr. Bascom said after the meeting that the next step will be to meet with management and construction officials to review the community’s infrastructure schematics to determine the feasibility of the idea before securing funding.

Other Board Directors expressed concern about the proposed fencing around the new athletic fields. The two youth leaders said they view the fencing to be necessary to keep people from using the field for other purposes, especially after hours, which could damage the property. They added that the fencing would not keep residents out who want to use the facilities for exercise or sports games during the hours when the fields would be open. They stated that the fields would be dedicated to youth sports programs when games or formal practices are in session, but for the vast amount of time, the fields would be open for everyone’s use.

Other residents expressed concern that dedicating a good portion of the Greenways only for athletic endeavors takes away from other residents who like to enjoy the Greenway for its pastoral aesthetics.

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2nd Combing Co-op City Find out what’s going on in Co-op City here...

Next CB #10 meeting to be held May 19 The next monthly meeting of Community Board #10 will be held on Thursday, May 19, 7:30 p.m. at P.S. 14, 3041 Bruckner Boulevard South (Hollywood Avenue entrance), Bronx, NY For more information, please contact CB #10 at (718) 892-1161.

Memorial Day celebration in Co-op City The annual Memorial Day ceremony, sponsored by the American Legion Post 1871, will be held on Sunday, May 29, 1-4 p.m. at Harley Mosley Veterans’ Memorial Park at the corner of Bartow and Asch Loop. For more information, please contact the American legion at (718) 320-8165.

Section 1 Fair The annual Section 1 Fair has been scheduled to take place on Saturday, June 4, 12-6 p.m. on the Section 1 Greenway. For vendor information, contact Riverbay’s Community Relations Director Michelle Sajous at (718) 320-3300, ext. 3532. More details will be forthcoming.

Room change for Bereavement Support Co-op City’s weekly Bereavement Support Group, led by Rev. Dr. Robert Smith, has a new location and time. The program, administered by the JASA Senior Services program, now meets in room 13 of the Dreiser Center, 1-2:50 p.m. every Monday.

Residents interested in participating may call Dr. Smith at 917734-4058 or by calling JASA at 718320-2066, ext. 2010.

REMINDER: Only shareholders of record as of April 4, 2016 are eligible to vote in the Wednesday, May 18, 2016 Board of Directors election.

Candidates’ Forums that Board members have a history of neglecting the needs of the community.

He also charged that a current sitting Board Director has taken payments from the corporation in violation of the bylaws. Mr. Belcher was reminded that personal attacks would not be permitted as part of the election process.

Claudia Sampson said: “Part of the problem is we have people who want to go back – to turn back the hands of time.

This is not realistic and not practical.

My mission is to move us forward,” and then she referred to the issue brought up by other candidates in a past forum that they would like to see the community return to regular Sanitation pick-ups. “I do not want to see garbage dumpsters back in front of my building inviting roaches, rats and raccoons to come in front of my building.” Sampson added that she would like to see the community move towards clean energy, including the use of electric cars.

Stanley Frere said: “I ask myself a question. Am I better off today in Co-op City than I was 16 years ago when I moved in and the answer to that is no.” In making his point, he referred to the hot water leak in Section 4 which he charged costs the community thousands of dollars each day. “If we can’t fix it, then bring in somebody who can,” he said.

Incumbent Board Director Bernie Cylich said, “Clearly, we have a lot of ‘Chicken Littles’ around here cackling that the sky is falling.” Then, he pointed to the consistent delivery of services in the community over the past two years under the current management and the lack of increases in carrying charges in three of the last four years.

Sonia Feliciano said, “We need to keep Co-op City affordable, we need to do other things to move Co-op City more into the 21st Century, we need to improve the quality of our services and repairs and we need to be able to walk our streets without fear.”

Linda Drax-Werner said: “I moved to Co-op City to retire because it is a nice place to live and safe to retire. We need our lobby attendants … and we need our police officers. We can’t cut those services.” She included that she would not be in favor of cuts to maintenance or janitorial staff because they do a great job. “If we had more people cooperate with them and not throw stuff on the ground, then we’d be better off,” she added.

Tony Illis used his two minutes to question the financial health of the Riverbay Corporation, stating that he believes that claims of an improved financial picture have not been backed up by financial statements released to the community.

Marie Smith promised to work hard for the community, stating: “I cannot stand procrastination and waste of money and waste of time. Time is

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money.” She said to the shareholders, “You need to step up to the plate, get involved, make phone calls, and write letters.” Smith said that she is opposed to any maintenance increase and is dedicated to keeping the community affordable.

Incumbent Leslie Peterson said that she is concerned about ‘self-gentrification’ and pricing the community beyond the affordability of current middle and low income residents. She added that before increases take place, the Board and management must do everything they can to streamline expenses and use the staff as effectively and as efficiently as possible. She added that she would like to work with the state’s Division of Homes and Community Renewal (HCR) to find a way to make transfers more affordable for those who want or need to downsize their home.

Incumbent Andrea Leslie pointed to her history as a staunch advocate for the shareholders who fought against the balloon loan of the past and advocated for the current loan. “For the first time, we are actually paying down our principal,” she said. “We are in the best financial position that we have been in a long time. The current Board has made very difficult, important decisions for this community to go forward. “ The first shareholder to ask a question was Annette Newman who expressed concern about the increase in dogs in the community, particularly dogs who do not fit the requirement of being a certified service dog.

Director Leslie explained that Riverbay is obligated by law to allow service animals to live in the community. She said that what needs to take place is a concerted effort to remind dog owners of their responsibility to clean-up after their dogs.

Candidate Sampson said that perhaps fines should be raised for dog owners who do not comply with regulations governing dog ownership in the community.

She also suggested the establishment of a dog walking area in the community.

Director Feliciano added that residents who do not clean up after their dogs have become a problem and she suggested raising the existing fine for such an offense to the level that NYC currently charges, up to $250.

Director Peterson said she sits on the committee overseeing dog ownership in Co-op City and she said requests have been made to raise the fines for offenses, to require more visible tags on the dogs and to place visible signs on the grounds warning of the consequences of improper clean-up.

Candidate Lambright added that the presence of dogs in the community leads to other problems, including exposing people who are allergic to pet dander to the potentially and dangerously un-

healthful effects of dogs in buildings, specifically dogs riding elevators that residents who are allergic to dogs also have to use.

The next shareholder to the microphone, Nels Grumer, asked of Director Cylich, the chair of the ad-hoc management search committee, what has changed to make Douglas Elliman Property Management an acceptable managing agent choice after that firm was rejected by the Board just last year.

Director Cylich answered that his committee was charged with finding three recommendations for managing agent and that is what the committee did.

The role of the managing agent was redefined after the first vote to that of an executive manager and the price went down and was thus approved by the current Board.

Director Peterson countered Mr. Cylich’s point saying she believed nothing changed and the first three candidate firms presented to the Board last year all were competent, in her opinion. She added that the committee did exactly what they were charged with – to find three qualified managing agents – and that is what they did.

Director Leslie added that she was against a property management company coming to Co-op City to run the community and she is still against it.

Mr. Illis answered by asking what will be the role of the new management company adding that the community needs a definitive answer to that question.

Mr. Frere stated his opinion that currently there is a misunderstanding of what the role should be for the Board of Directors stating that in his experience and knowledge, no Board of Directors should be involved in the day-to-day operation of the corporation. “We have now witnessed what self-management has provided for us – nothing,” he said in stating his opinion.

The next questioner asked the candidates what they would do to prevent the corporation from defaulting on the loan.

Candidate Illis reiterated his understanding that the loan agreement required the community to be managed by a management company or else be in default of the loan.

Candidate Sampson reminded the forum that Riverbay had a management company that was suspended because the Board at the time took steps to protect the community financially. “We were on life support so don’t tell me that our self-management move did not do anything. That is an untruth,” she said.

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Candidates’ Forums largely African American community.

Feliciano said that she was part of the Board majority who recently voted to hire the Elliman management company.

Peterson added that as per the loan agreement, HUD and the other agencies had the final word as to what type of management Co-op City was to operate under and they made it clear to the Board “time-after-time” that they wanted a management company to run Co-op City. She added that if it was up to her, she would not have brought the corporation to the brink of default.

Candidate Drax-Werner added that if elected, she would follow the direction of the oversight agencies, including HUD. Director Cylich reiterated his longheld position that the loan agreement does not require a management company to run Co-op City. “We are not in any way violating any part of that agreement,” he said, adding that both HUD and HCR regulations allows for selfmanagement.

Director Leslie explained that her position has always been for the community to be run by a general manager, rather than a managing agent. Referring to the hiring of an outside managing agent Leslie said: “All it does is take our carrying charges and enriches an entity.

We paid $22 million to Marion Scott and what do we have to show for it?” She added that other non-minority communities are not being put under the same pressure to hire a management company that Co-op City is.

Candidate Belcher said: “We shouldn’t be squabbling over this. It is their money.

If they set certain rules, then we should comply with them.”

Candidate Smith said she believes that Riverbay should be managed by a management company and if she had the vote, she would have voted for the Elliman firm because of its experience and reputation.

Candidate Frere also said he is in favor of a management company running Co-op City, adding that the Board has the responsibility to oversee that management company and in his opinion, past Boards have failed to adequately oversee the activities of the management company.

The next question asked each candidate what they would do about getting rid of all the “eyesores” around Co-op City which are largely due to delayed or stalled construction projects.

Candidate Frere said construction projects remained stalled throughout the winter and there is no reason for it.

Candidate Smith pointed to stalled construction projects in both Dreiser and Bartow Community Centers. “Time is money and we are wasting time and money. This needs to be addressed and it needs to be addressed now,” she said.

Candidate Belcher pointed to construction projects that have stalled for over a year. “Whoever is doing the job now is not getting it done,” he said.

Director Leslie pointed out that the construction firm hired by the previous managing agent had been fired due to shoddy work and those projects have now been rebid. “That is what we inherited and that is what we are trying to correct,” she said.

Cylich added that HCR requires Riverbay to rebid any project over $25,000 in cost and HCR sits on the bid after the Board approves it. “That is what we are stuck with and we are trying to correct it. We are just as worried about it as you are,” Mr. Cylich said.

Ms. Drax-Werner said: “We want to

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get someone who will do the work reasonably and nicely so we don’t have to go back and do it again. Everything takes time.”

Director Peterson pointed specifically to HUD’s stated criticisms of Riverbay, specifically many critical and non-critical repairs that have not been completed.

“It has been 18 months and some of these items remain in disrepair,” she said.

Director Feliciano charged that HCR is very slow to approve contracts brought before them.

Candidate Lambright charged, “We have been dealt a really bad hand.” He further charged that in his opinion it got like it is because the previous management was telling the Board what to do.

Ms. Sampson added that Co-op City is suffering from an aging 40-year-old infrastructure not unlike what the rest of the city is dealing with. “We paid for work that was shoddy because we did not protect ourselves in the contracts that were signed by MSI,” she charged Mr. Illis said, “We fired people off these projects because of shoddy work, but there is no way you can tell me it should take 18 months.”

For the next question, shareholder Michael Miller asked what each candidate is prepared to do to promote and increase youth programs in Co-op City.

Mr. Illis said that there are many organizations now in Co-op City providing programs and services to the youth in the community.

Candidate Sampson said that she is currently working with other Bronx leaders to close the achievement gap in this community and increase opportunities for college preparation and job training for youth here.

Mr. Lambright expressed his desire to bring the successful Renaissance youth program to Co-op City.

Ms. Feliciano said she is currently working with the youth in her building to get feedback from them into what they want and need as far as youth services here. She said she is doing this with the hopes of implementing some of those programs throughout Co-op City.

Director Peterson said that the current Board is very interested in increasing youth programs here and with the confidence of the Board, she and five other Board directors have reached out to Renaissance and the organization has expressed an interest in bringing a program to Co-op City, not just sports programs, but cultural enrichment programs as well.

Candidate Drax-Werner said that she is working with the youth in her building to give them opportunities and she would like to encourage other building associations to follow that example.

Director Cylich charged that Co-op City is being shortchanged by the city and state governments particularly in the area of youth services and he feels that the Parks Department needed to bring more programs here and the Department of Education needs to establish afterschool programs here like Co-op City had in decades past.

Director Leslie added that she is optimistic that the Renaissance program will be coming to Co-op City soon and she added that she is hoping apprenticeship programs can be part of youth services here in Co-op City.

Candidate Belcher said his efforts have included trying to get young people over to the Rivers Run Community Garden to teach them how to nurture and grow plants.

Ms. Smith called for a state-of-the-art

gym to serve all of Co-op City and also an increase in social events designed for youth, such as chaperoned dances and concerts by musicians popular with young people.

Mr. Frere suggested having adults from the community mentor young people. “If we get involved with them and point them in the right direction, they will follow.”

The next questioner asked the incumbents on the Board how they voted on the resolution to suspend Marion Scott Real Estate in November of 2014.

Director Peterson said she voted no on the resolution because at the time she felt it violated HCR regulations by not giving enough time to allow for a smooth transition between managers.

Director Leslie said she voted to suspend Marion Scott Real Estate because of the alleged discovery of inappropriate behavior related to theft of services on the part of the management company.

Director Cylich said that the resolution was to suspend Marion Scott pending an investigation into their activities and he voted yes along with a majority of the other directors. He added that if that resolution had been defeated, then Marion Scott Real Estate would still be here.

The next questioner asked the candidates to list three accomplishments of the current Board. Three of the challenging candidates to the incumbents – Mr. Frere, Ms. Smith and Mr. Belcher – said they could not name any significant accomplishments by the Board – but the incumbents and their supporting candidates listed several.

Director Leslie pointed to the appointment of an internal auditor, the accumulation of $15 million in cash reserves in the last 18 months, and the suspension of Marion Scott Real Estate.

Director Cylich listed giving shareholders the ability to make online carrying charge payments for the first time, regularly televising Board meetings, and achieving the lowest move-out rate in the community’s history.

Candidate Drax-Werner pointed to the restoration of the basketball courts, the elevator motor restorations and more transparency regarding Board activities.

Director Peterson listed the hiring of the internal auditor, the approval to bring a new management company in to run Co-op City, and reducing the costs of apartment transition periods along with a revision of new shareholder orientations.

Director Feliciano pointed to the hiring of a new Procurement Director, the correction of past labor violations, and an increase in worker safety training and increased compliance with worker safety regulations.

Candidate Lambright listed the discovery of alleged irregularities with the previous Risk Management Department, approval of the renovation of the Dreiser auditorium, and moving painting and plastering functions in-house to save money.

Candidate Sampson pointed to the dramatic increase in cash reserves, clean-up from a series of historic blizzards these past two winters, and the reclassification of employees to bring the corporation in line with established federal labor standards.

The next question asked if the challengers felt they could work with the existing sitting Board members if elected.

Each of the challengers promised to work in cooperation with their fellow Board directors, each citing long employment and/or community service histories requiring cooperation with others

in order to get things accomplished.

The last question of the evening asked what each candidate would do if elected to have Co-op City’s supervising agencies live up to their responsibilities.

Mr. Illis said that HCR has a history of not living up to their oversight responsibilities despite the fact that they collect an exorbitant fee from Co-op City for doing so. He said that we have to be cognizant of the fact that HCR has a responsibility to the community and work very hard to have them live up to their obligations.

Ms. Sampson said she wonders why HUD’s regional director has not come to Co-op City despite being invited here on a number of occasions. “If she is so adamant about us getting an outside agent, then she needs to respect us and come here and see who we are,” she said.

Mr. Lambright said that if Riverbay is not happy with the service provided by HCR, it should go over their heads to New York State elected representatives and the Governor’s office and added that Governor Cuomo recently selected State Senator Ruth Hassell-Thompson to be part of his administration’s oversight of HCR and that should be beneficial for Co-op City.

Ms. Feliciano said that we need to engage our elected officials to make sure the supervising agencies do their job for this community.

Director Peterson did not agree with the statement that HCR and HUD are our protectors. She said that Co-op City needs to protect itself and that requires the shareholders to be informed, read, and know what’s going on.

Ms. Drax-Werner said that HCR should be here overseeing what’s going on and protecting us, not penalizing us.

Director Cylich said that Riverbay is in full compliance with every requirement of the Wells Fargo loan guaranteed

by HUD. “That is why they don’t want to come here, because we have been very successful,” Mr. Cylich said.

Director Leslie said she voted no on the recent resolution to begin negotiating with a new management agent because all outside managing agents come here for one reason, to enrich themselves at the expense of the community, and that is why she believes the community needs a Board who will stand up to HUD’s demands which run counter to the interests of the community.

Mr. Belcher said that has written approximately 50 letters to HCR over the past five years, mostly dealing with ridding the community of registered sex offenders, and they have not responded adequately. “All HCR does is okay increases for us,” he said.

Ms. Smith said the key to have the community’s supervising agencies provide better service and more favorable oversight is to get elected officials involved and in order to accomplish that, Co-op City must establish itself as a powerful voting bloc.

Mr. Frere claimed that a New York State Comptroller report issued in 2007 found that the relationship between Co-op City management, the Board and HCR was unhealthy and he said nothing has changed since then. He said he believes that the Board should act as organizers to get the residents involved in a letter writing campaign to the Governor and the Director of HUD demanding better service and better oversight from the agencies under their charge.

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Rivers Run Community Garden

NOTICE OF ELEVATOR SHUTDOWN BUILDING # 4C, CAR # 6 On Friday May 13, we encountered an unforeseen mechanical breakdown to elevator # 6 which requires that the car being taken out of service. Repairs will take at least a week to complete.

WE EXPECT THE ELEVATOR TO BE RETURNED TO SERVICE ON: FRIDAY, MAY 20TH The elevators hoist ropes will be replaced during this shutdown. We will update you further in the event of any changes.

Every attempt will be made to restore the elevator back to service as soon as possible. We apologize for any inconveniences caused, and thank you for your patience and understanding.

—RIVERBAY MANAGEMENT

Students from PS 153 visited the Rivers Run Community Garden this week.

MetroCard bus to visit Co-op City this week The MetroCard bus will be visiting all three Co-op City shopping malls again this week, enabling people to sign up for the Reduced-Fare MetroCard or purchase or add money to existing Metrocard.

On Thursday, August 19, the MetroCard bus will be at Bartow Mall on Co-op City Blvd., from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.; at Dreiser Loop from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and at Einstein Loop from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Senior citizens and persons with disabilities may apply for the reduced Fare MetroCard on the bus during regular visits to this community or other locations on scheduled dates throughout the Bronx.

To sign up for the Reduced-Fare Card, seniors must be over 65 years and bring proof of age with a photo, such as a Medicare card, driver’s license or passport. Persons with disabilities must have a valid U.S. Medicare card (red, white and blue) along with a valid federal/state issued photo identification card in order to be immediately processed.

Disabled persons without Medicare Cards must ensure that their doctors complete the physician’s section of the application.

After a review process, permanent Reduced Fare MetroCards are mailed to qualified applicants.

In addition to being able to sign up for a Reduced-Fare MetroCard or have one refilled, anyone can add value to their MetroCards or purchase pre-encoded MetroCards, including daily, weekly and monthly unlimited-ride passes. Also, Transit staff is on hand to answer any MetroCard-related questions.

For more information, call (212) METROCARD.

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Hearing

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Under the Election Rules, the fine must be paid within two (2) business days of your receipt of this determination, or the day of the Election, whichever is first. [See Rule G (1) (b) and Rule B (3).] Failure to pay within those deadlines will result in your disqualification for election to the Riverbay Board. Payment may be made by check or money order, payable to the Riverbay Corporation. You may pay by tendering your check or money order at the Corporation's Administration Office, located at 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, New York, together with a copy of this decision, any business day between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.

In reaching its determination the Committee heard testimony from you, from Linda Berk, and from Sergeant Gregory of the Riverbay Public Safety Department. You were allowed to hear the testimony of all witnesses and to confront and respond to that testimony.

The Committee also relied upon its own observations of what occurred on the evening of May 2nd, 2016, and discussed those observations with you.

On May 2nd, 2016, the Election Committee hosted a candidate forum on the Riverbay Corporation's property.

All candidates for election to the Corporation's Board of Directors and all shareholders entitled to vote in the board election were invited to attend and participate. The event was televised and broadcast on the Corporation's dedicated cable channel.

In addition to the duty to supervise elections imposed upon the Committee by the Corporation's By-Laws, the Board of Directors has published written rules for the conduct of the election.

The Committee has also established rules of the conduct for the election forums. At the beginning of the May 2nd Forum, the Election Committee Chair read a series of Rules to the candidates including a statement that "Candidates are requested to refrain from personally attacking each other.

Candidates who are abusive, in the opinion of the Committee, will be asked by the Committee Chairman to excuse themselves from the remainder of the forum." In addition, candidates were publicly advised by the Election Committee's Counsel that no personal attacks would be tolerated at the Forum and that candidates and shareholders

should hold themselves to a high standard of conduct, focused on the issues.

During his opening statement, Candidate Belcher identified Linda Berk by name, and stated that she should resign from the Board due to various alleged improprieties.

The assertions were directed against her personally and constituted an attack on her character and integrity. The Committee cautioned Mr. Belcher, advising him that he was engaged in a personal attack and requesting that he focus his comments on the issues. In his closing remarks, candidate Belcher once again attacked Ms. Berk by name, pointed to her in the audience, and repeated his direct and personal attack on her integrity.

After the forum ended, Ms. Berk approached candidate Belcher, in the room where the forum was being conducted, asked why he singled her out for attack, and stated that his accusations against her were untrue and misinformed. The conversation became heated.

The Board President attempted to physically intervene and the assistance of Public Safety was required to restore order.

Public Safety escorted the parties from the room. Public Safety officer Adome and Sergeant Gregory escorted Mr. Belcher to his car. According to both Public Safety officers, as well as a member of the Election Committee who was present, candidate Belcher voluntarily displayed a black knife to the officers, and stated that he would use it to defend himself. Candidate Belcher also allegedly stated that he would bring his "piece" to the next meeting, and that "next time it will be a bloody mess."

In response to this exchange, General Counsel and the Election Committee precluded candidate Belcher, Ms. Berk, and the Board President from attending or participating in the next Forum. In addition, General Counsel advised Public Safety to treat the incident as a potential criminal incident, and in consultation with Chief Apollo, had the matter referred to the NYPD 45th Precinct.

At the hearing, candidate Belcher testified that he did not view his statements regarding Ms. Berk as a personal attack. He admitted that he did not have any personal knowledge of the charges

Co-op City Times he leveled against Ms. Berk. He testified that his attack was based on information and statements given to him by two existing Riverbay Board members who "hate" Ms. Berk. He was asked if he questioned the motive of the individuals who expressed personal hatred against Ms. Berk. He conceded that he did not consider the personal animus of the source of his information when he made the statements against Ms. Berk.

Upon reflection and consideration of this fact, he indicated that the statements he made may have been a personal attack and he apologized to the Committee. He further testified that his motivation was not personal and that his intention was to protect the interests of the Corporation.

Mr. Belcher admitted that he attended the forum with a knife in his possession.

Mr. Belcher further admitted that he voluntarily displayed the knife to Public Safety.

Mr. Belcher denied that he made any statements to Public Safety regarding a "piece", denied that he had a gun, and denied that he made any statements about a "bloody mess."

He said he would never say or do any such thing. Public Safety, under questioning by Mr. Belcher, claimed that Mr. Belcher did make the statements attributed to him at least 3 or 4 times as they were escorting him to his car. In addition, a member of the Election Committee, who was present at the time, corroborated the testimony of the Public Safety Department.

The Committee deliberated at length regarding the conduct of Mr. Belcher.

The Committee determined that the conduct and statements of Mr. Belcher to Public Safety in the parking lot, after the Forum had ended, involve matters beyond the scope of the Committee's authority. The Committee finds that the testimony by the Public Safety officer regarding this event was corroborated by the presence and observation of a Committee member. The Committee also finds that this conduct, and Mr. Belcher's statements to Public Safety, justified his exclusion from the subsequent Forum held on May 4th, 2016.

The Rules for the Forum direct candidates not to personally attack each other.

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Candidates respond to opponent’s misstatement of fact On May 10th, 2016, the 2016 Riverbay Election Committee reviewed a complaint from candidates Andrea Leslie and Bernard Cylich relating to an alleged misstatement of fact concerning their position on the Corporation’s retention of Marion Scott as managing agent.

Mr. Belcher, in a candidate’s statement published in the Co-op City Times, represented that Ms. Leslie and Mr. Cylich did not speak out against Marion Scott Realty, [MSI], the former managing agent. The Committee finds this representation to be a material mis-

statement of the actual position taken by candidates Andrea Leslie and Bernard Cylich.

Ms. Leslie and Mr. Cylich provided the Committee with specific examples of actions they took, including the following: 1. Andrea Leslie voted “yes” for adoption of Resolution #08-14 on April 9, 2008, which called for the termination of MSI. 2. On February 16, 2011, Directors Bernard Cylich and Andrea Leslie introduced a resolution to establish an ad-hoc search committee for a general manager

or management agent and begin to solicit for bids to manage Riverbay.

3. Leslie and Cylich supported President Cleve Taylor’s suspension of MSI on November 17, 2014.

4. On November 19, 2014, Leslie and Cylich voted for Resolution #14-72 requesting that HCR investigate MSI, and after review, that HCR terminate MSI’s employment.

The Committee is directing the Co-op City Times to publish this statement as a remedy for Mr. Belcher’s misstatement of fact concerning the record of Ms. Leslie and Mr. Cylich.

Co-op City’s official newspaper serving the world’s largest cooperative community.

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Ralph Henriquez 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 Urges Residents to Update Emergency Information

BY LIEUTENANT PAM APOLLO

Many of Co-op City’s residents have resided in Co-op City for 45 or more years. Some residents have not updated their emergency contacts since their original move-in date. It is very important that residents make sure that their emergency information is up-to-date. It is also a good idea to provide an emergency key to a trusted neighbor or friend who can respond to your apartment in an emergency and provide the contact number for that person.

New York City Police Department and Emergency Medical Services have updated procedures in which they must physically inspect an apartment if they receive information that a person may need medical assistance. Several recent incidents in which a forced entry was made resulted in a person’s life being saved.

However, in some cases, a forced entry is mandated and there is no one in the apartment. Forced entry can also be mandated in the event of a fire, a gas leak, a major flood or other types of emergencies. In some cases, a great deal of damage is done, including damage to a cooperator’s top lock.

A good way to prevent unnecessary damage to your door and lock is to have emergency keys available.

Riverbay Corporation maintains a bottom lock key in a locked safe. If you have occasion to have your bottom cylinder changed by anyone other than Riverbay Maintenance, you are required to give Riverbay a copy of that key. It is optional to also provide a top lock key.

Public Safety highly recommends providing a top lock key in the event that emergency access is required. All keys are in a locked safe with access only by authorized personnel following strict guidelines.

When cooperators move into Co-op City, they are required to provide the names of all persons they wish to have access to the key to their apartment on a key card. Like the emergency contact information, many cooperators have not updated this information since their original move-in date. Having this information updated becomes important in an emergency situation.

This information can be updated by the tenant of record at the Maintenance Office at the lower level of the Dreiser Loop community center. The person being added must be present to sign the new key card.

A new system of notifications will be put in effect in the coming weeks which will also ask for updated notification information from all residents. In addition to requesting updated notification information, the Co-op City Department of Public Safety also offers a program called “ARE YOU OKAY?” (“R.U.O.K?”). This program is free of charge and is recommended for residents who live alone. This program calls registered residents at a scheduled time. If the resident does not pick up the phone and enter a number onto the keypad of their phone, an alert is received. This program has been responsible for saving many lives. Updated emergency contacts and availability of a spare key are essential to the effectiveness of this program. An article regarding this program will be featured next week.

As we approach warmer weather, some people may need a refresher on summer rules. Using consumer fireworks in Co-op City, New York City or anywhere is dangerous and may also be illegal. New York City put in effect a Zero Tolerance policy regarding the sale or use of illegal fireworks within the limits of New York City. Here in Co-op City, the Zero Tolerance laws are enforced by both the New York City Police Department, as well as the Co-op City Department of Public Safety. Co-op City residents are also subject to (Continued on page 38)

Public Safety Blotter • May 7-10, 2016 May 7 - 165 Einstein Loop One male was arrested for Public Consumption. He was issued a Universal Summons and a Community Complaint.

May 10 - R/O 100 Aldrich Street One male was arrested for violating an Order of Protection and Harassment. He was transported for further processing.

OPPORTUNITIES AT CO-OP CITY Tell your friends, relatives and employers about: 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475 • 718-320-3300 Riverbay Corporation is an equal opportunity employer.

For information on CONTRACT OPPORTUNITIES ONLY, please contact: Lenya Garcia at Lgarcia@riverbay corp.com; AND Barbara Penn at Bpenn@riverbaycorp.com. Please note that emails should be sent to both parties.

Please DO NOT email resumes for EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES to the aforementioned emails.

For EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES, please see bottom of the employment listings for specific directions.

CONTRACT SUMMARY Contract 3051, Rehabilitation of Basketball Courts: Provide renovations of the Basketball courts located at 150 Co-op City Blvd.

Pre-Bid Meeting: April 5, 2016 at 11:00 a.m.

Bids Due: May 19, 2016 at 2:00 p.m.

Insurance and Bonding: Are required.

Contract 3059, Asbestos Abatement-Flooring Pre-Bid Meeting: May 18, 2016 at 98 Co-op City Boulevard at 11 a.m.

Bids Due: June 1, 2016.

Insurance and Bonding: Are required.

Contract 3072, Local Law 11-98 Scaffolding Inspections Pre-Bid Meeting: May 17, 2016 at 98 Co-op City Boulevard at 10 a.m.

Bids Due: May 31 by end of day.

Insurance and Bonding: Are required Contract 3074, Installation of DEP approved Water Meters at Tenant Spaces Bids Due: May 19, 2016 at 2 p.m.

Insurance: Required from the winning firm.

Contract P922, Parts for Lawnmower Bids Due: May 18, 2016 Insurance: Required from the winning firm.

Contract 3073, Installation of DEP approved Water Meters at Tenant Spaces Pre-Bid Meeting: May 12, 2016 at 10 a.m.

Bids Due: May 19, 2016 at 2 p.m.

Insurance: Insurance will be required from the winning firm.

Contract P922, Parts for Lawnmower Bids Due: May 18, 2016 Insurance: Insurance will be required from the winning firm.

Contract P901, Leasing of Copiers Pre-Bid Meeting: May 17, 2016 at 11 a.m.

Bids Due: June 1, 2016 at 2 p.m.

Insurance: Insurance will be required from the successful bidder.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES Open to All applicants from May 6, 2016 to Open to All applicants from May 6th, 2016 to May 17, 2016 May 17th, 2015 Job Reference # 16-24 Job Reference # 16-25 Utility Person Maintenance Dept.

Inspect, operate, or test machinery or equipment to diagnose machine malfunctions. Dismantle machines, equipment, or device to access and remove defective parts, using hoists, cranes, hand tools, or power tools. Diagnose mechanical problems and determine how to correct them, checking blueprints, repair manuals, or parts catalogs, as necessary. Perform routine maintenance, such as inspecting drives, motors, or belts, checking fluid levels, replacing filters, or doing other preventive maintenance actions.

Temp. Seasonal Utility Person Maintenance Inspect, operate, or test machinery or equipment to diagnose machine malfunctions. Dismantle machines, equipment, or devices to access and remove defective parts, using hoists, cranes, hand tools, or power tools. Diagnose mechanical problems and determine how to correct them, checking blueprints, repair manuals, or parts catalogs, as necessary. Perform routine maintenance, such as inspecting drives, motors, or belts, checking fluid levels, replacing filters, or doing other preventive maintenance actions.

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

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Director’s Viewpoint

Linda Berk Vice President

As First Vice President of the Riverbay Corporation, I am endorsing: Bernard Cylich, Andrea Leslie, Sonia Feliciano, Claudia Sampson, Linda Drax-Werner and Kevin Lambright.

As a shareholder of Riverbay Corporation, May 18, 2016 is a very important day for you. On this day, we have the opportunity to vote for the candidates we believe will be best for Riverbay Corporation/Co-op City. This year, due to the resignation of Reverend Calvin Owens, there are six candidates running for the Board. We will elect five candidates for three year terms as usual, and a sixth candidate to complete the final year of Rev. Owen’s term.

Let me begin by saying that I am disappointed that fellow Board members have misrepresented facts during this year’s election. It has been quoted by fellow Board directors that there is a proposed 3% carrying charge increase. There IS NO PROPOSED CARRYING CHARGE INCREASE! President Taylor, in his President’s Report, gave his opinion that there may need to be a 3% increase based on his view of increasing cost of expenses we cannot control. The President NEVER had this conversation with one Board member. The Budget Committee is now a committee of the entire board after last year’s mistakes made by the Budget Committee. Management HAS NOT presented the Board with a budget. Without a budget, the Board CANNOT review, discussed or propose any budget for the upcoming two years. Why do they continue to state that there is an upcoming carrying charge increase? Do you want Board directors who misrepresent the facts?

Board of Directors Election I am endorsing Cooperators With Vision: Bernard Cylich, Andrea Leslie, Sonia Feliciano, Claudia Sampson, Kevin Lambright and Linda Drax-Werner. These are six candidates who see the vision of moving Co-op City forward, keeping it affordable, safe, clean and efficient. These candidates have been positive and offer new and creative ideas that will benefit all shareholders, noted in their candidates’ statements and advertisements. I respect and appreciate that these candidates were not negative, they do not plan on sitting on the Board to be obstructionist because they disagree with the forward movement this current Board has been able to accomplish, unlike some of the other candidates who are dwelling on issues of the past – issues that the Board has moved past. These six candidates want to push the needle and move the corporation forward, not backwards.

Please pay attention to the issues espoused by each candidate. Notice who is talking about issues no longer in question. Make note of who is positive and who is negative. For the Board to be able to move forward and build on the efforts of this current Board, we need positive team players!

Some of the accomplishments of the current Board since 2014, a sampling of what we would like to continue: 1. Reserve cash increased from $900,000 to $17 million and all bills are paid 2. Capital projects are all fully funded 3. Began open and televised Board meetings 4. Online payment of carrying charges 5. Hired new Internal Auditor, first since 2007 6. Combined two departments 7. Brought painting department in-house saving roughly $900,000/year 8. Approved major renovation of Dreiser auditorium 9. Began painting of public halls 10. Hired IT consultant to upgrade Riverbay to 21st century

11. Restored basketball/handball courts on schedule to finish all by next year As a Board representing our community, we are expected to work together and provide oversight to protect and improve our property. I am confident that with these candidates, cooperators with vision, we can expect to see Riverbay Corporation move firmly into the 21st century, capitalizing on the efficiency and effectiveness of technology. They are also shareholders who believe in transparency, and real oversight of management. I firmly believe that they will keep a clear and watchful eye on management. They will ask intelligent questions and vet contracts, not rubber stamp what is put in front of them.

For the Board of Directors to keep moving forward to continue the progress we have made thus far, we will need directors who see the vision and understand the complexities of the issues involved in managing this massive property, the largest development in the United States. Being on the Board requires the commitment, hard work and dedication each of these candidates have shown, either in their work on the Board to date or in their involvement in a leadership capacity in community organizations. They have given of themselves in a positive, productive and thoughtful way. They are, Cooperators With Vision!

RE-ELECT: Bernard Cylich, Andrea Leslie, Sonia Feliciano.

ELECT: Claudia Sampson, Linda Drax-Werner and Kevin Lambright.

We need all of these directors to continue the exceptional work this Board has accomplished to turn this corporation around in the past two years under the leadership of President Cleve Taylor!

Let’s keep moving forward!

If you have any questions about the upcoming election, please do not hesitate to email me at Lberk @riverbayboard.com. I am available to address any of your concerns.

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Candidates’ Forum The candidates attended the final forum on Wednesday, May 4 at the Einstein Center and answered another series of questions from the audience.

Asked about the ongoing construction at the Dreiser Plaza, Illis called it a buddy-buddy contracting system and alleged that Riverbay was bilked by cost overruns on almost every job.

Smith called the work at the Dreiser and Bartow Malls an eyesore and said a prospective shareholder wouldn’t be interested in moving here and looking at that. She said every contractor here seems to be incompetent and has to be fired.

Frere said Riverbay needs a strong RFP process to weed out fly-by-night organizations and compliance people for Riverbay following behind to make sure the job is done right. Peterson said that it has been 18 months since the former management company was here and that HUD is concerned about critical repairs still not taking place, including the water leak near Cooper Place and the lobby doors.

Leslie said that unexpected issues were encountered in Dreiser causing some delays. The first contractor was approved by HCR and HUD, but when Riverbay realized they weren’t doing the job, they were terminated.

The new procurement and internal audit directors hired will help prevent future problems, she added.

Lambright said he is not privy to how a contractor is brought in here and while it should be the lowest qualified bidder, usually the cheapest is not the best. He said Riverbay should change the definition of qualified and that most of the outside work has not been quality.

Sampson said Riverbay has had problems with contracts that don’t have liquidating damages which means it cannot stop payment because the company is not protected. “There was no oversight and we need to do a better job,” she said.

Cylich said when the current Board took over in June of 2014 they inherited “… a lot of manure that we had to clean up. The engineering designer who worked on the Dreiser Mall was incompetent. As per the HCR requirement, we then had to go out and bid which took months.”

Felicianio said that “…back in the day we had a bidding process where if a contractor said I’ll do it for $25 he then changed it and said I need a $100 and it was rubber-stamped. Some contracts had 15 or 16 change orders. Now we have a procurement and internal audit process.”

Drax-Werner said, “I wasn’t on the Board and don’t know what’s going on, but I want to find out.”

Asked what their top priority is for the incoming management firm Douglas Elliman, Peterson cited the critical repairs required by HUD, collecting money owed by people moving out to help to offset any possible carrying charge increases and restructuring Riverbay departments and revising job descriptions.

Frere said he always supported hiring outside management and that the Board hires management to implement policies. “We cannot self-manage,” he said. “The Power Plant is a money pit. The Cooper Place leak is a money pit.”

Smith wants to give Elliman a one-year contract to spell out objectives and not renew them if they aren’t achieved. “Marion Scott should not have been here for 15 years on a per diem basis,” she said. She cited the convectors, elevators, lobby doors, scaffolding, water leaks and asbestos as top issues.

Illis said shareholders must look at the relationship between management and the Board. He alleged that plans are underway to set up a self-management structure that will include paid positions for the Board president and treasurer.

Leslie said that the number one thing to address is the elevators. “I’m not an advocate for a managing agent, I think self-management can work,” she said “There are other entities just like us that aren’t being forced to have a managing agent.”

Lambright said that it is inevitable that a management company is coming here, but he believes we can

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manage ourselves. “The company coming now will probably send two people, get a million dollars and use the people we have here now,” he said.

Sampson said Elliman could be using this as an opportunity to leverage their brand. “This is going to be on-the-job training for Douglas Elliman and they need to transition from our current management.” Work on the elevators should be the first priority, she said.

Cylich said: “They are trying to figure out what they will offer us - they have to provide a measurable deliverable by the end of the year, but will they save us money?” He said Riverbay is a management company with everything on staff, including engineers, architects and a carpentry department and restores 500 units a year.

Feliciano said the elevator project is important and that Elliman has to find efficiencies in the existing 27 departments and move management personnel around

because they’ve been sitting in their jobs too long.

Drax-Werner said the priority is to fix the lobby doors because so many shareholders are struggling with them and to take the scaffolding down in Section 5 that has been there almost two years.

ABSENTEE BALLOTS Shareholders who require an absentee ballot to vote in this Wednesday, May 18th Board election, must pick them up from the Riverbay Legal Department or from the administrative receptionist in the Bartow Center, 2049 Bartow Avenue. All absentee ballots must be returned to the Legal Department by hand delivery or postmarked no later than May 18, 2016 to be counted in the election.

DR. ROBERT SHANOCK 100 Alcott Place Bronx, NY 10475

Effective May 1, 2016, I will be relocated to the office of Dr. Gregory Gang, located at 140 Casals Place, in Co-op City. Office hours are Monday–Thursday, 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. and Saturday, 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Phone # 718-671-6000. I will be continuing to see patients, part time, at the new location. All patient records will be with Dr. Gang.

Dr. Gang has over 30 years of experience. I have the highest regard for him and I know that he will be able to provide for all of your dental needs, if I am not available. Please remember to continue your regular dental maintenance visits with Dr. Gang, and if there is ever a dental emergency, I know that he will be able to take care of it.

I feel extremely fortunate to have been able to provide for you, my patients, the best dental treatment that has been available. I know that Dr. Gang will be able to continue to provide the same high quality dental care that I know you have come to expect.

I much appreciate our past relationship and hope to continue to meet your needs in the future.

Sincerely,

Dr. Robert Shanock

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Director’s Viewpoint

Evelyn Turner Second Vice President To my fellow cooperators, it’s time to VOTE on 6 new members for the Riverbay Board of Directors.

Voting will take place on Wednesday, May 18, 2016.

Please galvanize cooperators in your building and on your floor to stop in their respective lobbies and VOTE. It’s costly NOT to get a quorum. Here are my endorsements: (Clip & Save:) 3 MARIE SMITH: Her energy, problem solving skills, expertise and dedication would be a breath of fresh air on the Board!

3 STANLEY FRERE: Will work hard to ensure we don’t have an unnecessary carrying charge increase in 2017. Cooperators, who are responsible for the present cash reserve would benefit from this candidate joining others on the Board.

3 FRANK BELCHER: Passionate about keeping an

It’s time to vote! eye on registered sex-offenders in Co-op City. Individuals are “registered” because they have sexually traumatized a child, adult or both. The community would benefit from this type of advocate based on the number of children and single women in the comm-unity. He also advocates for “Transparency, Honesty and Integrity.”

3 LESLIE PETERSON: A tireless volunteer Board member who will be supportive of the Management Company to be hired. She serves on several Board committees donating countless hours of her time.

Ms. Peterson is working hard on bringing more youth programs to Co-op City and keeping our Community Garden flourishing.

3 ANDREA LESLIE: An advocate for Youth and is very supportive of activities for Children on the Autism Spectrum and Co-op City’s Annual College, Career and Resource Fair.

I have personally witnessed her spending at least 500 hours to get an Internal Auditor for the corporation, a position vacant for too long! She cares!

3 KEVIN LAMBRIGHT: Another tireless community worker who is unique in that he has encour-

With much gratitude Many thanks to the person who found my keys on Sat. May 6 at the Bartow Mall and gave them to Public Safety. Thank you, Betty, for helping me search.

—Teri G.

Congratulations, MVP! Congratulations to our daughter, Yvonne Hartridge, on winning MVP at Cardinal Spellman HS for the Softball team. She is batting over 600 this year. The team is doing well after beating their arch rival Preston HS after 6 seasons of defeats.

Yvonne, we are so proud of you and everything you have accomplished so far. We look forward to many more success.

With all of our love, —Mom & dad

Vote in the Riverbay Board election on Wednesday, May 18th for your chance to win $200. Polls open 6 a.m. - 9 p.m. in your building lobby.

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aged his daughter to follow his footsteps. It’s not easy getting busy young adults, under 40, involved as volunteers. However, Kevin is a great role model for one of our young adult rising-involved stars, Ebony Lambright. We could benefit from Kevin’s ability to reach that under-40 populations to work on committees. Now is his time as he gives so much of his time and energy to community service with family in tow.

THANK YOU I would like to thank all the candidates who did the work to initially qualify as a candidate and later participate in the forums. I am sure this has been a rewarding and lessons-learned experience. For those who will be voted in, this Director looks forward to working with you. Please remember that “nothing can dim a light that shines within” and one has to be strong to prevent this from happening in all areas of life.

Good Luck to ALL my favorite candidates! Marie Smith – Stanley Frere – Frank Belcher – Leslie Peterson – Andrea Leslie – Kevin Lambright.

I may be reached at: Evelyn M. Turner – 917-3241033 – evelyntinez@aol.com.

Basement storage deadline is this Monday, May 16.

Effective May 16, 2016, anyone occupying the basement storage units listed in the chart below without authorization must vacate the unit or the items will be disposed of.

If you have any questions, please call 718-320-3300, ext. 3386 prior to May 16, 2016.

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Director’s Viewpoint

My candidates of choice this election

Bill Gordon

I have always heard every election, no matter what the level, federal, state, city or, in our case, local, described as the most important election ever. And if you think about it, the description is right. Every election gives the voter an opportunity to express his pleasure or displeasure with the status quo and the opportunity to effect change in his community.

This Riverbay Board of Directors election gives our cooperators that opportuanity now. It has been expressed numerous times by cooperators at recent open Board meetings that this Board does not have the dissension characterized by previous Boards. In my opinion, that is not quite true. What you have is a Board whose members, until recently, have kept their

dissensions behind closed doors and not let it spill into our weekly newspapers.

You do not want a Board of Directors all with the same agenda, but independent thinking directors who will decide on the issues based on the facts, not on their association with any organization.

We are electing 6 directors in this year’s Board election, and after observing the forums and reading the written material in the papers, I find that I can only endorse 3 candidates.

First and foremost is Ms. Leslie Peterson. I have worked with Ms. Peterson for the last 3 years as a fellow Board member and previous to her election to the Board as a concerned cooperator who represented her building at the Buildings and Grounds Committee.

Her ad can give you a snapshot of some of her achievements and qualifications, but cannot give you the depth of her dedication to this community. Ms. Peterson is a tireless worker for the cooperators of

Co-op City.

Second is Mrs. Linda Drax-Werner, who, to be honest, I’m quite surprised by her choice of running mates. Nevertheless, I consider Mrs. Drax-Werner a personal friend and have worked with her in the Section Five Association for the past few years. I know she is dedicated to improving this community and I have been impressed with the work she has done to provide a successful Section Five Fun Day the last 2 years. She has proven to me at the forums that she is an independent thinker and will vote her conscience.

Finally, I am endorsing a person who I have no personal relationship with, but based on his conduct at the forums and his written material, Mr. Stanley Frere as my final candidate for the Riverbay Board of Directors.

Whether you vote for 1 candidate or 6 candidates or anything in between, please vote on Wednesday, May 18th.

Maintenance work, AC conversion proceeds despite Con Ed outage

BY JIM ROBERTS

A partial system failure at Con Ed early Monday morning forced the Riverbay Power Plant staff to switch gears and restart several generators that had been shut down in preparation for preventive maintenance and the annual conversion to air conditioning.

The emergency situation could have turned off the lights to all of Co-op City, but the quick action by the Riverbay plant operators kept the electricity running with just a slight reduction in power until the generators were back up and running.

Lights in the parking garages were turned off and opening of the laundry rooms was delayed Monday

morning until enough redundant power was restored at the plant to ensure a major power failure would not occur.

For Anthony Ligato, Riverbay’s newly-appointed Senior Director, Utility Assets, who’s been on the job for one week, the potential emergency provided a chance to see the Riverbay power plant staff respond to the early morning call from Con Ed. “The shareholders didn’t notice all this activity, but there was a lot going on,” Ligato said. “It’s a team effort and you can’t get this done without having a lot of people who are experienced and know how to react to something like that.

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in the Riverbay Board of Directors Election and WIN $200 Cash Be one of five (5) lucky shareholders to win for voting in the Board election on

Wednesday, May 18, 2016.

Winners will be selected by random computer drawings.

Vote for six candidates - five (5) for 3-year terms AND one (1) candidate for a 1-year term Vote in your building lobbies!

WEDNESDAY, MAY 18, 2016 6 a.m. - 9 p.m.

“The staff came in Monday morning and got a call from Con Ed saying they had a major fault on two of the lines so we were down to one feeder,” Ligato said.

“If we had lost that feeder, we would have lost Co-op City.” The Power Plant crew started up one of the plant’s units immediately and then a second turbine to meet all of Co-op City’s requirements. Riverbay imports electricity from Con Ed during planned outages at the plant.

Without the cogeneration capacity at the Riverbay Power Plant, the Con Ed failure could have reduced power in Co-op City for several days. The conversion to air conditioning is still planned for the end of May.

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Vote For Candidates That Will Benefit This Community

Director’s Viewpoint

Daryl Johnson Here are the names of the best candidates that you should vote for in this upcoming board election: Marie Smith, Frank Belcher, Stanley Frere, and Leslie Peterson. These are the only candidates that will vote no for next year's proposed 3 percent increase.

A Proposed 3 Percent Increase For 2017 Some candidates want you to forget that they didn't want to cut anything from our $213 million budget.

Nothing! Thereafter, they arrogantly passed a huge 4.5 percent carrying charge increase and a 10 percent parking fee increase just last year.

And, according to many sources, those increases forced a lot of our cooperators to cut several items out of their budget just to pay for their new carrying charges. Additionally, those increases allegedly left a lot of our cooperators near a breaking point of being forced out of here.

Regardless, the board president has stated that a proposed 3 percent carrying charge increase may be on the table for 2017. So, I personally believe that you are guaranteed to receive this increase if you vote for this so-called ‘Cooperators With Vision’ group.

The candidates that are associated with this group are members of the 'Coalition to Save Affordable Housing' group. And, it seems that some members of this group have done everything possible to avoid cutting our massive budget so that they can pile on outrageous carrying charge increases onto this community.

Additionally, they have placed numerous advertisements in our paper to encourage you to vote for them.

But, a review of the facts will show that two of their current candidates – Bernard Cylich and Andrea Leslie – voted for the 4.5 percent carrying charge increase and the 10 percent parking fee increase that we received last year.

Thereafter, some members of this coalition group outrageously recruited even more of their members to run for these current board seats. And, now, we're at a point that if this coalition group wins this election, then they will have complete dominance over this board. Thereafter, they will be able to control all of the business affairs of the Riverbay Corporation.

Should we allow one group to have control of the board and the Riverbay Corporation? In my opinion, the answer has to be no. Therefore, we must take action and not vote for them or anyone other than the above-cited candidates.

Throw Those Flyers Away How many flyers did you get at your door? Did someone hand out a small card from this ‘Cooperators with Vision’ group to you? If the answer is yes, then, I encourage you to please throw their material into the garbage. And, again, please do not vote for any candidate that will approve another increase for 2017 for this community.

The Real Group This community needs new board members that will work with our incoming managers to keep this place nice and affordable. So, that's why the abovecited four candidates, the new managers, other board members, and I will review the budget and we will make dramatic and sensible cuts to it. In other words, we will eliminate the waste that's been going on here for years. And, you will not receive an increase for 2017, if we have our way. Additionally, we will be able to save a lot of money and make the dramatic improvements that we need in this community.

Ghanaian Association I want to thank the Ghanaian Association for inviting me to speak at their meeting on April 30. The audience was great. And, I encouraged their members to consider running for our board of directors next year.

Community Precinct Meeting I want to thank Captain Danielle Raia, the 45th precinct, the Bronx District Attorney's office, Public Safety, and everyone else for the community meeting that we had on Thursday, May 5.

A large part of this meeting focused on illegal parking and driving issues in this community. Some of the complaints were about motorists that are driving at excessive speeds and making illegal turns throughout this community. So, the 45th precinct has promised to

crack down on these conditions.

Additionally, I want to encourage everyone that parks their vehicle on a street with angle parking to please park properly and within the lines. You will receive a summons if your car is extending over a line or if you do not park properly.

Douglas Elliman - New Managers Riverbay has hired several new managers to work here. And, this might be a big problem for everyone.

Regardless, I want Douglas Elliman to work with the NYS Homes and Community Renewal (HCR) agency, HUD, and our board so that we can make some dramatic improvements here. Additionally, Douglas Elliman must understand that they must keep our costs low to keep this community affordable. We are going to work in a very positive manner with Douglas Elliman to help them to understand what we need for this community.

Close Do you want another carrying charge increase for

2017? If the answer is no, then please vote only for the best candidates in this board election: Marie Smith, Frank Belcher, Stanley Frere, and Leslie Peterson.

These candidates have promised to review the budget with me so that we can avoid another carrying charge increase for 2017. So, please make sure that you help this community by voting only for them. Thank you.

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

Or, please send a message to me at darylhjohnson@ optonline.net (There are absolutely no problems with this email address. So, please double-check the spelling of this address if your message bounces back to you.)

Also, please call me at 718-671-4544 if you don't receive a response from your message. You can also join me on Facebook by typing in: Daryl H. Johnson.

Okay, that’s it for now. So, please have a wonderful week. And, may God bless you and your family.

Thank you.

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Black Forum Next Defensive Driving class The next Black Forum defensive driving course will be Saturday, June 11, room 1, Dreiser Community Center, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Lower your liability insurance cost by 10% and remove up to 4 points from your driver’s license. Please make your check in the amount of $35, payable to “the Black Forum of Co-op City,” and mail to P.O. Box 563, Bronx, N.Y. 10475 at least 1½ weeks before the class, or you can walk in on the day of the class but you must have $35 in cash to pay for the course.

Black Forum Aerobics and Zumba It’s time to get in shape, get healthy and feel healthy.

Body by Andrea’s aerobics classes are held Mondays and Wednesdays, and Zumba on Thursday. Classes are in the Dreiser Aud., 7:30 p.m. To register, please call (718) 320-8035. Nominal fee for each class.

Black Forum’s Lyons Mane Track Club Lyons Mane Track Club is now indoors in the Dreiser Auditorium. Register now by calling (718) 320-8035. Youth ages 8-18. Practice on Mondays & Wednesdays.

Sound Off, Co-op City, coming soon We will be starting Sound Off, Co-op City, for all cooperators to express themselves on the issues facing our community. Meetings will be held once or twice a month. More to follow. If interested, please call (718) 320-8035.

Volunteers needed We need male and female volunteers, 2 hours a day, preferably Tuesdays and Thursdays, 11 a.m. -12:45 p.m., flexibly. Especially need men who live in close proximity.

Food distribution sites On Thursdays, residents of Buildings 27, 28, 29, 32 and 33 must pick up food at the New Vision Church, 115 Einstein Loop, 11 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Likewise, residents of Building 26, 30, 31, 34 and 35 must go to the Evangelical Church, 2350 Palmer Avenue, 11 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. on Thursdays to pick up food. For information, please call (718) 320-8035.

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

We Need You - Join Us Today Membership is $5 per year/person. Call (718) 3208035 or write to Black Forum, P.O. Box 563, Bronx, NY 10475; email: coopcityblackforum@gmail.com or tonyshome10475@gmail.com. Help us keep independent community organizations alive in Co-op City.

Everyone is encouraged to join. Call or visit us, Room 20 in the Dreiser Community Center.

RIVERBAY CORPORATION H PARTNERS WITH ITS VISUALLY IMPAIRED COOPERATORS To better assist those who are visually impaired in our com mmunity, Riverbay Corporation has set up a telephone notification system through which we will call and advise you of important infformation related to your building or the general Co-op City community.

To register for this service, please call your Cooperator Services Office (CSO) at 718-320-3300, press option “3” one time annd then follow the prompts for your respective CSO depending on your building. You may also complete the form below and return it to your CSO. (PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY)

Name:___________________________________ Building: _____________ Apt. _____________ Home Phone:______________________________ ____________________________ Cell Phone: ________________________ Carrier: ________________ Other Cell: ________________________ Carrier: ________________ E-mail address: ___________________________ Other E-mail: ____________________________ Business Phone (Optional) _________________________ Business E-mail (Optional) _________________________ (Upon completion, please place in an envelope and deliver to your CSO)

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Vote!

Director’s Viewpoint

Rod Saunders Assistant Secretary

This coming Wednesday, May 18th, I cannot be emphatic enough in urging that you: 1. VOTE 2. Pull the lever for the Cooperators With Vision team: Board members Bernard (Bernie) Cylich, Andrea Leslie, Sonia Feliciano, and team members Claudia Sampson, Kevin Lambright and Linda Drax-Werner.

Last year, I felt and stated several times that we, as

residents of Co-op City, are living in a special transitional moment in the history of Co-op City where the open transparency of this Board allows cooperators the opportunity to take a closer look at how we do business.

This May 18th, resident shareholders can make the intelligent choice to vote for fellow cooperative shareholders who are promoting a level-headed, pragmatic approach to being both re-elected to, and becoming Riverbay Corporation Board members.

The Cooperators With Vision team members are focused on their spoken commitment and willingness to increase the dynamics of integrity, and a positive work ethic to the Riverbay Board of Directors, critical because the coming year will require teamwork

and clarity of vision to make sure that we go forward, all the while sustaining our unique quality of life for the immediate future.

I implore you, not to undo the forward thinking and rational progress that have just begun to benefit us all.

Vote for the Cooperators with Vision Team.

I want to say a word about a candidate who is not a Cooperators With Vision slate member, Leslie Peterson. Leslie endorsed me when I ran for the Riverbay Board of Directors last year.

I am working in committee with her presently, and she has been supportive of work that I’ve done for the community. From my point of view, she has been a good colleague who is, however, not a member of the team I am supporting.

Harriet Tubman Independent Democratic Club Make Your Opinion Count...VOTE! Now is the time to start thinking about which candidates you will vote for in the Riverbay Board of Director Election.

All eligible shareholders will be asked to take action next Wednesday, May 18. The polls will be open from 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. in your building lobbies. We are asking for your participation. This is another opportunity to voice your opinion on which 6 candidates will best serve this community. Vote for five candidates for a 3-year term and 1 candidate for a 1-year term.

Absentee ballots may be requested from the Riverbay Corp. by calling 718-320-3300, X3326.

Ballots must be picked up from the Legal Department, at 2049 Bartow Ave. (see receptionist in the administration office). Filled out ballots can be returned to the Riverbay Legal Department by hand or by mail. If mailed, the ballot must be postmarked no later than Wednesday May 18, 2016.

The Harriet Tubman Independent Democratic Club is endorsing the following candidates in this election: Frank Belcher, Stanley Frere, Marie Smith, Andrea Leslie and Leslie Peterson for the 3-year term slots,

and Linda Drax-Werner for the 1-year term slot.

We believe this mix of candidates will have an open, two-way communication between the community and the Board. We also invite members of the community to contact (email, and write letters) their Board members to voice their opinions on the new management company, request improvements for the community, increased efficiency and customer service of Riverbay staff, and any other topic that will benefit Co-op City and its families.

Save These Dates May 18 - Riverbay Board of Directors Election.

Only shareholders of record as of April 4, 2016 are eligible to vote in the 5/18/16 Board of Directors Election.

May 29 - Memorial Day Event, Veteran's Park, 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

June 4 - Annual Section 1 Greenway Fair June 11 - Baychester Library Annual Book Sale from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The library is now accepting donations. Sponsored by the Baychester Library Association; call Trudie at 718-671-6832 to

volunteer to help with the sale.

June 14 - Harriet Tubman Independent Democratic Club Meeting, 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Einstein Loop Center, room 35.

June 18 - Casals Place, Section 2 Block Party, 12 noon to 6:00 p.m. "Straight Outta Co-op City" Summer Fun Day 2016.

June 20 - Senior Prom with Centerlight at Dreiser Loop Center, Aud. A, B, & C. 12 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

June 28 - NYS Federal Primary Election. Polls open from 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.

The Harriet Tubman Independent Democratic Club is committed and dedicated to sharing information that may help cooperators and their families.

Please text us with your questions and suggestions at tel. #917-693-6509. Let us know what issues are most important to you and your families in this election year. We are looking for volunteers to register new voters in their building lobbies. Please let us know if you are interested. Membership dues are $20 per year.

—Alethea Cherebin

NAACP Co-op City Branch #2210 National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. Mailing Address: P.O. Box 75-3111, Einstein Station, Bronx, NY 10475. President: Jerome Rice. Office Telephone: (718) 320-3210. Address: 135 Einstein Community Center, room 36.

Thank you to our Financial Literacy Month guest speaker Nathanial Boldan Jr., Primerica District Leader. The information shared was informative and eye opening.

Spring Membership Campaign: Lifeblood of the association. Your membership dollars help lead the fight for freedom, justice and equality. The community at large is invited to join the Co-op City Branch #2210.

Become a new member, renew, recruit, gift or sponsor an annual membership for self or another. Adult regular membership is $30 and Youth membership is $10.

We have some exciting and challenging projects planned and we need your help. We look forward to working with you to go forward and meet the mandates of the NAACP. Calling all community residents: Please VOTE in the RIVERBAY BOARD of ELECTIONS in the lobby of your buildings on May 18th. This is OUR COM-

MUNITY - OUR LIVES MATTER, OUR VOTE COUNTS! Voter Registration forms available in English & Spanish. VOTER REGISTRATION IS AN ONGOING ACTIVITY. Our goal is to register ALL ELIGIBLE VOTERS 18-45 years. Federal Primary- June 28th; State & Local Primary - September 13th; General Election - November 8th. Every election is an important election. Be prepared to VOTE! If you don’t vote, don’t complain. Attention: Building presidents, community organizations, churches and schools to request speaker for civic engagement-Voter Registration at your meeting call the office to make an appointment.

Thanks to those who already scheduled.

Members interested in attending the NYSC 2nd Quarterly meeting: the 107th NAACP NATIONAL Convention; and/or the 80th NAACP NYSC Convention can call the office for information now. Remember, each event has strict datelines due to the number of attendees.

Save the dates May 14 - NAACP-NYSC 2nd Quarterly Meeting, Nyack Middle School

Shareholders, not tenants! Be sure to vote in the May 18th Board election in your building lobby, 6 a.m. - 9 p.m.

June 18 – Kevin Shaw Event @ Dreiser CC (call office for tickets) June 28 – State & Local Primary Reminder to VOTE! July 16-20 – 107th NAACP National Convention, Cincinnati, Ohio September – Branch Election process begins.

September 24 – Annual Community Service Awards Dance @ Einstein CC October 6-8- 80th NY State Convention will be held in NYC, @ Sheraton Hotel.

REMEMBER! Our branch is here to address the five game changers in the community. The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People is the oldest civil rights organization and its mission and goals are STILL RELEVANT! Ensuring the political, educational, economic equality of rights of all persons and to eliminate discrimination.

If you want to know more about the NAACP, invite us to you next meeting or bring your group (10-15) to us. For more information and appointment call the office.

—Jerome L. Rice

Let us know…

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

COOPERATORS WITH VISION Co-op City Times / May 14, 2016

Andrea Leslie

Bernard Cylich

Sonia Feliciano

Kevin Lambright

Claudia Sampson

Vote for a better future. Vote por un futuro mejor.

Wednesday, May 18, 2016, 6AM - 9PM RE-Elect: Sonia Feliciano, Andrea Leslie, Bernard Cylich Elect: Linda Drax-Werner, Kevin Lambright, Claudia Sampson

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Linda DraxWerner

Building 25 Association On Friday, May 6, Ms. Ragin from Mr. Ellison’s office confirmed that Mr. Noel Ellison, Riverbay Corporation Interim General Manager will attend our meeting on May 17 to address the issues regarding the basement laundry room dryer fires.

Some of the neighbors have asked why we are having so many fires, and why there are no open discussions about them. If you want answers, come

out and greet Mr. Noel Ellison who will be available for discussions at our next Building 25 Association meeting, welcome him and bring your questions and/or concerns.

June, next month will be the last time Building 25 Association meets before summer break. If you have not attended meetings this past fall, this serves as a reminder that there are only two meets left for this term.

Open Positions at Learning Ladder Day Care Center: Maintenance Positions: Position 1: Part-Time Janitor For Daily Cleaning and Minor Occasional Repairs - Hours 5 p.m. - 8 p.m.

- Holidays not Included - Hourly rate pay based upon experience Requirements: - Maintenance Experience - Must Pass Fingerprint Background Check - Handyman experience preferred - Experience working in a school/daycare setting preferred

Position 2: Per-diem Handyman for occasional light repairs - Hours: As needed during Center hours 8 a.m.-6 p.m.

- Back up person during janitor absences Requirements: - Maintenance Experience - Handyman experience - Must Pass Fingerprint Background Check - Experience working in a school/daycare setting preferred

Teaching Positions: Position 1: Lead Pre-k for All Teacher To provide group instruction to children in the NYC Department of Education’s Prek For All Program Requirements: - A bachelor’s/master’s degree in early childhood education or related field of study - NYS Certified in Early Childhood Education or must have an education plan that will lead to obtaining NYS Teacher Certification for Birth – Grade 2, within five years after commencing employment or by June 30, 2017, whichever is later - Current valid Early Childhood Education Certification issued by the State Department of New York or pending certification - Must Pass Fingerprint Background Check Position 2: Part-Time Teacher Assistant (2 positions available) To work with and lead our afterschool students (3 – 5 year olds) - Hours: 3 p.m. - 6 p.m. Monday thru Friday - Hourly rate pay based upon experience Requirements: - High School Diploma or GED - At least one year of experience working in a child care setting - Must Pass Fingerprint Background Check

Please submit all resumes and cover letters to Careers@allcareps.org, with the position you’re applying for written in the subject line For more information on these positions you can contact us at 718-618-0782.

Our building association meets every third Tuesday of the month generally from September through June at 7:30 p.m. Our next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, May 17, 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.

If you have not already done so, please pay your dues, $5 per household.

Building 25 Association is looking for volunteers to fill the positions of Recording Secretary and floor captains.

I will close with the following quote in honor of our 2016 graduates: “Aim for the moon. If you miss, you may hit a star.”

—Wanda Bailey

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Choosing the Best Candidate for the Board

Director’s Viewpoint

Leah Graham

Dear shareholders, Voting in the upcoming Board election is your opportunity to hold incumbent directors accountable for their decisions made on your behalf. Were you happy with last year’s carrying charge increase, and the 10% parking garage increase? How about the quality of services in your apartments? Happy with the televised Board meetings the Board President and I got off the ground? And what about our website, washing machines, and elevator repairs? Perhaps it’s time to make some changes on our Board; that decision is yours.

Wednesday, May 18, 2016 is report card day and your chance to say which candidates will best represent the important issues that affect your pockets and community. Director Daryl Johnson and I care very much about this community. Our decisions are never about what we want. But we do need your HELP. If you appreciate my NO vote on the carrying charge increase and 10% parking garage increase, then please show your support and elect the below candidates with the same passion, commitment and like mind to put you first: Please re-elect Leslie Peterson. She voted NO for the carrying charge and 10% garage increase, and will vote NO if a 3% carrying charge increase is proposed for next year. She supports budget meetings & improvements, voted YES for a management company to provide improved quality service and repairs. Leslie strongly supports a waiver of equity on apartment transfers, possesses a calm and engaging temperament, which is a plus on the Board. She stays up-to-date with Board activities, has exceptional housing management experience, provides great quality of life suggestions, actively participates on several Board committees and is extremely community oriented. WHEN PUT TO THE TEST, SHE IS THE

BEST! VOTE LESLIE PETERSON, she is very qualified to do the job.

1. Marie Smith will vote No if a 3% carrying charge increase is proposed for next year. She believes Co-op City should stay affordable as many are on fixed incomes and do not qualify for SCRIE & DRIE. She does not want hardworking people priced out of the community. A retired federal worker, SHE IS a strong advocate for the installation of ADA lobby doors, apartment transfers, and the completion of construction work which has become an eyesore in the community. A VOTE FOR MARIE SMITH IS A VOTE FOR AFFORDABILITY, HONESTY AND HARDWORK. 2. Stanley Frere will vote NO if a 3% carrying charge increase is proposed for next year. He understands budgets, wants to see budget alternatives that will not affect the quality of service, only wants the most qualified employees and managers hired. Stanley is very concerned about the amount of money being lost because of the water pipe leaks in the community. Stanley was a former Chief Negotiator with the largest city union and was a labor specialist in both the private and public sectors. By voting for Stanley, you will see true partnership, and construction project enhancements. VOTE STANLEY FRERE FOR THE RIVERBAY BOARD. 3. Frank Belcher will vote NO if a 3% carrying charge increase is proposed for next year. Frank has been the eyes and ears in the community for a long time and is a true advocate on quality of life and workmanship issues. Many in this community believe Frank would be the best, down to earth voice on the Board. Frank came in sixth place two years in a row; that says a lot about the amount of community support he has. Let’s keep up the momentum and vote for FRANK BELCHER, HE WILL BRING TRANSPARENCY, HONESTY AND INTEGRITY to the BOARD. Community Expectations Shareholders expect their Board directors to deal with situations and business matters ethically, equitably and not in a manner that is an embarrassment to our community. Shareholders want Board directors to work together

Building 27 Association Greetings, neighbors and happy Spring. We, as a community, are so blessed to be able enjoy the beautiful scenery of nature that surrounds Co-op City, a special thanks to our ground keepers.

General Meeting Reminder - The last meeting will be May 19th, at 7 p.m. and we will break for the summer and will resume our meetings in September 2016. However, yours truly will keep you posted via the Co-op Times. We do not have a confirmation of a speaker at this time, but a flyer will be posted informing the cooperators of any pertinent information.

Section 5 Association - is again planning a FUN DAY Saturday, August 20th. Please get ready to join us with your talents, etc., updates are forthcoming, so keep an eye out of the plans.

Gospel Cruise - Please join us on the SPIRIT OF NEW YORK in the New York Harbor on Saturday, June 11, departing at 10 a.m. sharp, and SHARP - return approximately at 3 p.m. in front of the Einstein Loop community center.

The cost is $110 per person, we will accept cash, check, and money orders.

Payments In Full - are still being accepted. Please contact Margie at (718)379-4629 or Sharon at (718)6711905, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. DONT MISS IT!!!!!

Candidates’ Forum - of May 4, will be televised via MATV-Channel 12, and

CABLEVISION Channel 591 on Saturday , May 14th at 10 a.m. and Monday, May 16, at 7 p.m. This Board has accomplished this task for us, the shareholders. Let’s respond by voting for the candidates who express and share the same vision to keep moving forward.

Riverbay Board Election - MAY 18, 2016, 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. vote for the candidate of your choice right in the lobby of one’s own building. REMEMBER to listen and pay attention to what is being said by the candidates. Write the names down of the candidates you wish to vote for. People have a tendency to forget the names of the ones they actually want to vote for.

Happy birthday to all in the month of May. Please keep our sick and shut in prayer. Please share with the Sunshine Committee, Ms. Lydia Rondon by calling her at (718) 583-3040 if a neighbor in our building is ill, home-bound, celebrating birthdays or observing bereavement. Ms. Rondon will respond on the behalf of the bldg. association.

Let’s hope for better things to come by keeping our Board members and Soon-to-be-elected Board members in prayer for we do not know what the future holds, but we know who holds the future for this is our home, building and community. Pray for leaders of the nations.

—H. Overman

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based on our common humanities, ideas, and things that unify us for the good of the community.

Just Can't Move On The last time I checked, the Board President and I were both Board directors, on the same team, who ran together on the same platform, with one vote each. With all of the feedback from cooperators, I have come to the opinion that his constant attacks in our paper are personal. I was raised never to hit first, but I will hit back; I don’t like bullies. Ever since I opposed last year's carrying charge increase, the Board President has continued his personal attacks in our paper, attended several bldg. association meetings in his all-out attempt to discredit my 5-years of hard work and dedication as your director. He was the budget co-chair and attended several meetings with no complaints. The only problem as far as I can see is when I voted NO for the carrying charge increase. He rejected my budget alternatives completely, even though DHCR shared my budget alternatives “were worth exploring” and encouraged me to share it with the entire Board. My second budget alternative was refused a resolution number even at the Board’s request after hearing the presentation. My goal was to split the 4.5% increase (2.5% budget adjustments and 2% from the shareholders). I believe a 2% instead of a 4.5% increase from cooperators, would have still resulted in the timely payment of the lawsuit, and an increase in cash without placing a strain on cooperators. Also, information shared shows the Board President orchestrated an effort to vote me off the Board. Based on the information given, this was due to my support of the HCR and HUD requirements to hire a management company. Lastly, cooperators are waiting to see how the Board will address the issue of the Board President’s perceived misconduct and being restrained by 4 to 5 CCPD officers at the end of our last forum.

For the Record After speaking with my ethics officer, I recused myself from two managing agent interviews when a revised solicitation, not part of the original contract process, was being used. My recent vote was based on the original Nov. 2014 contract proposals and interviews.

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

A belated happy Mother's Day to all of you who celebrated. May you continue to be blessed by your loved ones.

We send loving wishes to all of you celebrating birthdays, wedding anniversaries, new births, and other celebrated events during the month of May. Well wishes for a speedy recovery to all home bound, sick, and hospitalized persons. Our deepest condolences are sent to those families who have experienced the recent loss of a loved one.

May you be blessed during this difficult time of bereavement.

We thank everyone who attended our monthly building association meeting.

Riverbay has set up an electronic payment of maintenance and any other rentals through Pay Lease for those residents who are interested in paying via

Tax bill

the internet. You can access the website at www.riverbaycorp.com/newrb/PayLease to obtain additional information and to register. Please note that partial payments will not be accepted.

Ms. Katrina Asante, candidate running for 36th District NYS Senator, will be conducting a meet and greet in our building; dates are forthcoming and will be announced/posted.

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

Please dispose of large boxes, furniture, and other large objects from your residence by taking it to the designated area of your basement. Debris thrown from windows/terraces is dangerous.

Violators will be summonsed and or arrested. If you see something, say something by calling 9-1-1 for emergencies and 3-1-1 for all non- emergency incidents.

—YuVonne Lewis

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New York City Finance Department Exemption Unit in an email to Riverbay’s outside attorney handling the case.

The tax bill was paid last week at the insistence of Wells Fargo and Riverbay expects to receive a full refund from the city once the matter is resolved for the second time, according to Riverbay Director of Finance Peter Merola.

If you SEE something, SAY SOMETHING!!!

718-671-3050 • @CCPDnyc • Co-op City Public Safety

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Critical Election: Let's Keep Moving Forward...

Director’s Viewpoint

Deborah Jenkins Candidate Endorsements As the first year of my 3 year term as a Riverbay Board Director nears its end, I would love to share a synopsis of what that year has meant to me and the community. Contrary to what some have said, we have worked together collectively as a 15 member Board. For the majority of this last year, harsh personal divisions have been left outside of our work as a business Board.

The votes have not been 8-7, they have been cohesive and collective and as a community, you should be proud. I had a wonderful original cooperator call me over the weekend to say, "Deborah, I have seen every Board that Co-op City has had and this one is the best I've seen!" To have a 93 year old who is very involved in this community say that, made my heart glad.

Last week Monday’s Candidates’ Forum gave the community an opportunity to hear from those running for a seat on the Board of Directors for a second time.

I was offended and saddened that a candidate who wants to represent 50,000 residents would verbally attack a current Board Director with falsehoods and call for her resignation! According to our governing document, the Riverbay Corporation By-Laws, Article III: Section 11, “Reimbursement of Directors" states that No Director shall be entitled to receive a salary, but Directors shall, subject to the approval of the Board of Directors, be entitled to be reimbursed for expenses incurred on behalf of the Corporation and they may be reimbursed for lost salary from their regular place of employment, not to exceed a reasonable number of days per annum and in accordance with policies established

by Resolution of the Board of Directors.

Please don't vote based upon the negative rheto-

ric, but vote based upon the facts. The facts remain that as a community, we are far better off now than we were 2 years ago. We are moving forward and doing great things all for the purpose of keeping our community affordable.

To maintain the affordability that we deserve, we need competent, honest, available, independent, as well as team-oriented Board directors, not those who want to return us to a day when the friction on the Board kept some of us from ever wanting to move here.

Anyone who cannot stand for what is decent and right in a public forum is actually saying that they are more interested in winning than ensuring professionalism, decency, integrity and respect are all the qualities needed to represent us all on the Riverbay Board of Directors.

I endorse Bernard Cylich as he is a wealth of knowledge, is willing to stand on principle without compromising the security of the whole community.

As Board Treasurer, he has on more than one occasion called into question spending that didn't seem to benefit the community. We need an astute member of the community who has devoted much of his time to making the community better and stronger. That's Bernie!

I endorse Andrea Leslie who has educated both the Board and community about important changes on the state level regarding Mitchell-Lama cooperative housing and she spends many hours, beyond her Board obligations, attending meetings throughout the city.

She stands on her principles even if they don't align with the majority, but she never obstructs the goal and mandate of the community, ensuring that this community remains an affordable housing development. I have served with Andrea as her co-Chair on the Audit Committee. Through the process of interviewing several candidates, we were able to identify and hire an Internal Auditor. Andrea’s leadership in this area will undoubtedly lead to many savings for our community and this community needs a leader like her!

I also endorse Sonia Feliciano who, though sworn

in less than 2 months ago, hit the ground running! She has proven time and time again, through her votes, that she is an independent thinker and is primarily interested in keeping our community affordable. She took part in the interviews that led to the selection of Douglas Elliman as our new managing agent because she spent hours listening to the interviews and coming up with the best choice for our community. She speaks to many cooperators about their desires for the community and conveys those sentiments to the Board for consideration. Her secular management responsibilities and passion for this community has convinced me that she should definitely be elected as a Board director to represent us all.

I also endorse Claudia Sampson who, throughout the Candidates’ Forums, spoke with knowledge and professionalism and conveyed a willingness to add to the Board and work together with those currently on the Board. Her past experience speaks to qualities needed to continue to move our community forward.

I endorse Kevin Lambright who I've watched work hard to establish a greater quality of life for our community and who is very active in the community and serves on several committees. He, in my opinion, would be an asset to the Board of Directors.

Finally, I endorse Leslie Peterson who I have served with on both the Audit and Youth Committees.

She has demonstrated knowledge and concern for the community.

I do hope that you were all able to hear the candidates and read about them for yourselves. Co-op City is not like our nation which every four years fight for two parties to either maintain control or gain control.

This is our home! We deserve the best representation that our community can offer. I encourage you to vote for what our community deserves—professional, respectful and people full of integrity. If you would like to reach me, please contact me at (718) 644-0951 or by email at djenkins@riverbayboard.com (quickest response). Thank you.

Broun Place Townhouse Association From Broun Place Townhouse Association: Broun Place meets Thursday, May 19, in Rm. 31, Bartow Community Center, from 7 p.m. Once again, Grounds Department Supervisor Mr. Michael Ambo is invited and Mr. Ambo accepted. Plan to attend and be updated on developments in Broun Place and Section 4.

We recognize our meeting is the day after the election. Our meeting is in Bartow Community Center; we vote in Building 21 as always. Mark your calendars, VOTE. Take the time to read the rules. Having a “Board of Directors” for quality of life matters was mandated in the creation of Co-op City, a MitchellLama New York State middle-income housing development. We are thankful for the televising of the candidate dialogs. And by the way, everyone went through the same process to be a cooperator, now it is your responsibility to participate.

Co-op City’s infrastructure was built prior to and opened in 1968. It wasn’t meant to support individual satellite TV dishes, washers and dryers. This infrastructure needs continuous preventive oversight. Co-op City offers emergency services, maintenance, private Security, sanitation and recycling, great tot-lots, our own newspaper, and much more. It is our job to support, maintain and improve, through our Board, our quality of life. Congratulations to the current Board President in publishing the optimistic financial overview.

Cooperators, help keep an eye on our tot-lots. Neighbors reported public urinating going on and over-age youth using the park. Report your observations to

Public Safety. Regarding donation bins for gently used household and clothing items, they are available at garages. If you see items next to the bins, give the vendor a call to come and pick up. Speaking of dumping, again we had a mess dumped outside a dumpster and had to call for special clean-up, thank you for Grounds coming to our rescue. We are still awaiting a response regarding camera surveillance over our cul-de-sac! We need eyes when there are no legs!

We hope a plan to inaugurate a senior trolley will be determined. It is just local; it will not interfere with MTA services. Because it is local, it will make it easier to travel section to section. The notion that this would reduce purchase of senior MetroCards is ridiculous. That is like saying the MTA should be against “Access-a-Ride.”

Alert: Scam phone calls and mail scammers have increased. Never give personal information over the phone.

Enroll in the “Do Not Call” list to protect yourself. Reminder when shopping, ladies keep your handbag in front of you, closed!

Report road issues to #3-1-1 and Bronx Community Planning Board 10, located 3165 East Tremont Avenue, Bronx, NY 10461; Phone: 718-8921161, Email: bx10@cb.nyc.gov. Tidings this week include Happy Birthday coming up to Benjamin Kindaichi Raines and remembering honored Veteran Vincent Burcella, long time cooperator and husband to teacher and artist Olivia Burcella, the Walt Disney mural creator.

He predeceased Olivia a year ago and lives in our hearts.

—Eva Lazaar

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

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

Most Union and Insurance Plans Accepted.

HIP CMO (Montefiore) Health Plan Accepted.

We participate in Postal Workers, Mail Handlers, Letter Carriers, Verizon Workers, 1199, GHI, Blue Shield, Empire Plan, Medicare, Travelers, United Health Care and many other union and major medical plans.

Se Habla Español MEDICARE ACCEPTED • HOUSE CALLS BY APPOINTMENT

Diabetic Patients with Medicare may be eligible for shoes.

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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 cĂĄlida invitaciĂłn a usted y su familia para que vengan a alabar a Dios junto con nosotros. Nos encontramos en el 147 de Dreiser Loop, al nivel del patio. (Localizado en el centro Comunal de Dreiser.)

Thought for the week/Reflexion para la semana: "Whatever you do, do it enthusiastically, as something done for the Lord and not for men."

Colossians 3:23 (HCSB) “Y todo lo que hagais, hacedlo de corazĂłn, como para el SeĂąor y no para

los hombres.� Colosenses 3:23 English Church Service Schedule Wednesday, 7:00 to 9:00 p.m., Prayer & Bible Study Friday, 7 to 9 p.m., Youth Night Sunday, 11 a.m., Worship and the Word Children’s Church, 5 years old to 12 years old Little Lamb nursery.

Tuesday and Thursday, 9:00 a.m., Prayer and the Word Horario de Servicios en EspaĂąol Domingo, 9:00 a 10:30 a.m., Alabanzas y PredicaciĂłn Jueves, 12:00 p.m., OraciĂłn y Estudio BĂ­blico All are welcome.

Todos son bienvenidos. —Rev. Sam Colon

Felicia Aboagye Empowerment Services, Inc. Felicia Aboagye Empowerment Services, Inc. is a non-profit organization to help the sick, poor and the needy.

Reverend Martin Okwaning is a long time registered professional nurse and a graduate from Union Theological seminary at Columbia University. He is inviting everyone who is sick of any diseases, such as stroke, heart disease, cancer, and diabetes, etc. to come and receive their healing by prayer from the power of God through the Holy Spirit.

Matthew. 9:20-22.

There will be Ghanaian-style gospel dance with praise and worship.

Ghanaians and anyone who is interested are encouraged to come and participate

in the dance. You are also invited to join us for Bible studies: the topic is Genesis – the flood, Noah, Creation, Abraham and Sarah's story.

There are only 40 seats available.

Please call Rev. Okwaning at 347-7847516 for your reservation. There is power in the name of God. Lastly, Ms. Hilda Marful-Okwaning, RN will talk and present about the importance of hand washing and how to prevent infection in the house and community.

Time: every Wednesday at 5 p.m. – 10 p.m.

Venue: 177 Dreiser Loop, room #8, Bronx, NY 10475 at Co-op City. —Felicia Aboagye

Building 21 Association THINK TANK at Building 21 is in session every Friday at 8:30 p.m.

THINK TANK at Building 21 is where we develop and make miracles and dreams come true; in the gathering room in the rear of the B Section. Your community needs your dreams, your strength and your fortitude. ALL are welcome. Come and bring a friend with you. Be a part of something to change your life and the lives of others for the better.

Hello, fellow cooperators, shareholders and 21’ers! If you live in COOP City and you are reading this article, you are part of the CO-OP community family. Now, ask yourself, what YOU are doing for your community to help make it better. Meet us at one of our next gatherings.

Our next 21 Association gathering will be May 25th. If you have any questions regarding the 21 Association, you have 3 ways of gaining information.

EMAIL your building association at 21association@gmail.com. CALL your association at 347.504.1821. ATTEND

the monthly meetings which are held every 4th Wednesday in the meeting room in the rear of the B-section at 7 p.m. FYI, all monies collected (i.e. annual dues, etc.) are turned in to our treasurer and installed in the association’s bank account.

We ask everyone, ALL COOPERATORS and SHAREHOLDERS to: • ENCOURAGE YOUR NEIGHBORS TO: VOTE – VOTE – VOTE! IN THE RIVERBAY ELECTION • MAKE NECESSARY CALLS TO THE RIVERBAY OFFICES SECURITY 718-671-3050 CSO OFFICES 718-320-3300 We are dedicated to the self-development and empowerment of every shareholder in CO-OP City. We are passionate about our community. Do you share this positive energy and passion? Come join us at Building 21 sometime. Each one of us, multiplied by all of us, equals A FORCE FOR GOOD. See you around the neighborhood! —Michelle Marbury

Stringer JASA luncheon

Safety Flash

May is National Skin Cancer Awareness Month

Skin cancer doesn’t discriminate, it can affect anyone

New York City Comptroller Scott Stringer visited with the seniors at the Bartow Senior Center on Tuesday afternoon. His visit, one of several he has made to Co-op City senior centers over the past few years, was an unannounced but pleasant surprise for the seniors as they enjoyed their lunch.

Photos by Bill Stuttig

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Board election “As I prepare this statement on Friday, I am on the way to the Board of Elections warehouse where the Election Committee and several other people are preparing the machines in order to assure that they are in perfect working condition for you to vote on Wednesday. Therefore, we are depending on you to do your part by casting your vote for six candidates of your choice; candidates that you believe will serve the Co-op City community best.

Kindly encourage your neighbors to do the same. Thank you.”

Voting will take place in the lobbies of the residential buildings from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. this Wednesday, May 18.

Eleven of the thirteen shareholders who submitted qualifying petitions to the Riverbay Legal Department by the April 4th deadline indicating their intention to enter the contest were certified by the 2016 Election Committee after the appropriate checks and validations were completed.

The eleven certified candidates in this year’s Board election, in the order and format in which their names will appear on the ballot on Wednesday are: Kevin Lambright, Frank Belcher, Claudia Sampson, Stanley Frere, Bernard Cylich, Sonia Feliciano, Linda Drax-Werner, Tony Illis, Marie Smith, Leslie Peterson and Andrea Leslie.

There will be one vote per unit (or apartment) by residents who are shareholders of record as of April 4, 2016.

After the polls close at 9 p.m. on Wednesday, the votes will be tallied in room 31 of the Bartow Community Center and the preliminary results will be published in the next issue of the Co-op City Times on Saturday, May 21.

A recount will be conducted on Thursday, May 26, 9:30 a.m. at the Brooklyn Board of Elections warehouse, 4312 2nd Avenue, Brooklyn, N.Y. 11232, and the official election results will be published in the Saturday, May 28th Co-op City Times.

After the results of the election are certified by the 2016 Election Committee, the top six vote getters will be sworn in on Thursday, June 2th and begin serving their respective terms.

Last Saturday, May 7, 2016 the third and final issue of the Election Supplement with the candidates’ views and opinions about issues facing the Riverbay community was published in the Co-op City Times.

Additionally, the election rules were changed four years ago to allow the

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Co-op City Times to cover the official Candidates’ Forums. This year’s combined account of the final two Candidates’ Forums, held on May 2 in the Bartow Center and May 4 in the Einstein Center, is published on page 1 of this issue. The first forum was covered in the Saturday, April 30, 2016 issue of the Co-op City Times.

If a quorum is not reached on Wednesday, the election will continue on the following day(s) using paper ballots until enough shareholders vote to meet the requirement.

However, to ensure a quorum this year, a voting incentive of $1,000 is being offered so that 5 shareholders can each have the chance to win $200 just for participating in the election. The names will be randomly selected by computer and checked against the voting registers to determine if they voted in the election. As long as the shareholders voted and they are not indebted to the Riverbay Corporation, they will each be eligible to receive their prize money of $100 each.

Absentee ballots are available from the Riverbay Legal Department, located at 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, N.Y. 10475. Because the ballots must be postmarked by this Wednesday, May 18, shareholders of record who still require an absentee ballot must pick them up from the Legal Department or from the receptionist in the Administrative Office in the Bartow Community Center. All absentee ballots must be either postmarked or handdelivered to the Legal Department by Wednesday, May 18 to be counted in this year’s Board election. Shareholders picking up absentee ballots must have proper identification.

With just a few days left before the Board election, the Election Committee – composed of Board Secretary Francine Reva Jones, and shareholders Cynthia Dixon, John Gale, Barry Lee, Rose Reyes, Jacqueline Smith and Augusta Terzol – cautions candidates and their supporters that electioneering within 100 feet of the polling area on Wednesday is absolutely prohibited.

The voting machines to be used in this year’s election will be available for public inspection on Tuesday, May 17, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m., at the Brooklyn Board of Elections Warehouse. Any candidate who cannot inspect the voting machines in person and who would like to send a representative should notify the Election Committee prior to Tuesday.

RIVERBAY BOARD OF DIRECTORS ELECTION 2016 WEDNESDAY, MAY 18 — 6 a.m. - 9 p.m. (in your lobby) COOPERATORS: MAKE YOUR VOTE COUNT! VOTE FOR FIVE CANDIDATES for 3-year terms, and ONE CANDIDATE for a 1-year term!

Mail or drop your ABSENTEE BALLOT off at the Riverbay Legal Department, 2049 Bartow Ave., Bronx, NY 10475 718.320.3300, ext. 3326 Absentee ballots must be postmarked by Wednesday, May 18, 2016

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Inspection of Voting Machines The voting machines to be used in this year’s election will be available for public inspection on Tuesday, May 17, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m., at the Brooklyn Board of Elections Warehouse, 4312 2nd Avenue, Brooklyn, N.Y. 11232.

Any candidate who cannot inspect the voting machines in person and who would like to send a representative should notify the Election Committee through the Riverbay Legal Department prior to Tuesday.

—2016 Election Committee

Replacement of concrete slabs With cooperation from the weather this week, the Riverbay Construction Department began supervising replacement of damaged concrete slabs at several areas around the development that were uprooted by trees and had become trip hazards. The areas identified for the work by Riverbay’s contractor was as a result of shareholders’ tips and from inspectors from the construction department, as well as other staff members as they traversed the development in the course of conducting their daily duties. In the photos below, workers remove the concrete slabs from the sidewalk at Adler Place and Asch Loop. The work was being supervised by Luther McKoy, an inspector with the Riverbay Construction Department.

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They are silent on the issue of an attack against a non-candidate such as Ms. Berk. The Election Rules drafted by the Board also preclude personal attacks in the Corporation's newspaper, Rules E (4) and (5).

They are also silent on the issue of personal attacks and proper decorum of candidates at Election Forums. The Election Committee is, however charged with the duty to supervise corporate elections by Article II Section 5 (b) of the Corporation's By-Laws. It would contravene common sense and the cooperative culture upon which the Riverbay

Corporation was founded to construe the Committee's duty to supervise election campaigns so narrowly as to excuse candidate Belcher's conduct.

After consideration of all the testimony presented, the Committee unanimously finds that the conduct of candidate Belcher constitutes a personal attack, as well as misconduct unbecoming of a candidate for election to the Riverbay Board.

The Committee further determined that candidate Belcher should be fined $300.00, the maximum amount allowed under the Rules, with one Committee

member dissenting, based upon that person's opinion that Mr. Belcher's conduct warranted his disqualification as a Candidate for election to the Board of Directors of the Riverbay Corporation.

—Francine Reva Jones, Chair Riverbay 2016 Election Committee (Mr. Belcher paid the fine levied upon him by the Election Committee on Friday, May 13, 2016 and therefore will be a candidate in next week’s election.)

Candidate responds to inaccurate information in City News I’d like to set the record straight about my position, since some have chosen to malign me with unsubstantiated claims of a pending 3% carrying charge increase in 2017 on which they’re hoping to sway your opinion of them. In case anyone has any doubts about where I stand on the issue of carrying charge increases, please read my three candidate’s statements published in the Co-op City Times, and watch the last Candidates’ Forum on May 4 which is being televised on Channel 12 and 591 to hear the facts.

I’ve never said that I was in favor of a 3% carrying charge increase in 2017 as was falsely claimed by a

scathing editorial, an inaccurate article, and a full page ad in the City News quoting a number of current Board members, and incumbent running for the Board, as well as a few members who have flipped their positions so many times on this community that my head is spinning.

What I said was that since the budget for 2017 has not yet been developed and approved by HCR, I am not able to comment or speculate on something that is not within my purview to do. That would be reckless and irresponsible of me and akin to shouting fire in a crowded movie theater.

I’d also like to straighten the record on another fac-

tually distorted issue which one of the incumbents is running on. It’s easy to say that you opposed the 4.5% carrying charge increase, but when you analyze the counter proposals her budget committee offered, it was full of holes and mathematical mistakes and legally untenable because it would have created a two-tier resolution favoring some, but not all.

Again, I hope that there will be no carrying charge increase. But, that’s not for anyone to say with absolute certainty. That’s what true leadership is defined by: candor and decisiveness.

—Sonia Feliciano

Candidates’ response to baseless charges made in the City News (5/12/16) For The Record FACT: Management has not drafted a two year 201719 budget.

FACT: The Riverbay Board has NEITHER proposed NOR approved a 3% carrying increase for 2017-18.

FACT: There is a zero carrying charge increase for 2016-17.

FACT: The 4.5% carrying charge increase in 201516 settled a lawsuit stemming from a violation of labor

laws by Marion Scott Realty, Inc. (MSI) FACT: Collection agents have been unable to collect $17 million owed to Riverbay by bankrupt vendors, evicted residents, and the estates of deceased cooperators. Yet, these mostly uncollectible debts must be carried on our books.

FACT: Riverbay’s budget burden will increase after negotiated settlements with employee unions and implementation of living wage required by NYS.

FACT: $40 million is the potential price tag for replacing 160 defective elevator motors that Marion Scott, Inc. had approved.

FACT: Any 2017-19 budget must balance income versus expenses while maintaining our quality of life.

We will work to meet all Riverbay financial obligations without sacrificing our quality of life. We will work to keep Co-op City the best deal in town.

—Andrea Leslie and Bernard Cylich

Co-op City Senior Health & Wellness Fair

More than 45 vendors representing health care providers, senior service agencies, nursing services, government agencies and senior advocacy groups were on hand Tuesday in Dreiser auditorium to give seniors information and advice on securing health care and practicing good health habits. “We hope our seniors collect a lot of useful information from the different vendors,” said Yamit Alpern, program director for the Co-op City NORC program of JASA, “information that they might not have known about including services and program that they need that they would not have been able to access otherwise and most importantly have fun and socialize, and enjoy the music and dance.” The fair featured information on nutrition, wills and trusts, diabetes treatment and prevention, Social Security, Medicare, good health habits and volunteering opportunities. Free blood pressure screenings were also provided along with music

by DJ Woody and a concert by a live jazz band.

Photos by Bill Stuttig

Shareholders, not tenants! Be sure to vote in the May 18th Board election in your building lobby, 6 a.m. - 9 p.m.

A Message from C.S.O. Dept: Hammering after 6 p.m., vacuuming after 9 p.m., music or TVs played very loudly at any hour, doors slamming constantly at all hours... these are just a few examples of what can disturb the peace of fellow cooperators. Please, let’s work together to make Co-op City a peaceful community.

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Six Public Safety detectives honored at 45th Precinct Community Council breakfast

BY BILL STUTTIG return that service to Co-op Six detectives in Co-op City’s Public Safety City. My hope is that Co-op City Department were honored for their work in finding becomes even more unified in the person responsible for the attack and robbery of resolving some of the difficulties a 103-year-old Co-op City resident on April 1st. that it faces. It is not just the Less than 24 hours after the attack, which injured Board or management that has to a 103-year-old woman, detectives were able to piece do this, but all of us working together surveillance pointing to the suspect that led together.” to the quick discovery of her whereabouts and subOther community leaders honsequent arrest. ored at the breakfast included The honor came at the annual 45th Precinct long-time Throggs Neck comCommunity Council Breakfast on Wednesday mornmunity activist Lynn Gerbino, ing, May 11th at Villa Barone Manor in Throggs Westchester Square community Neck, a program attended by more than 500 commu- Co-op City General Manager Noel Ellison, Captain James Keappock and Chief activist Hanna Acampora, long nity leaders from throughout the 45th Precinct com- Frank Apollo with members of the Public Safety Detective Unit. time Pelham Bay religious leader munity and featuring as its keynote speaker New Father Robert Grippo, City Island York City Police Commissioner William Bratton. unit which works hard to bring closure for the victims youth and community leader Brenda Prohaska and Joe Boiko, Vice President of the 45th Precinct of a crime and also bring closure for the rest of the com- Country Club community activist Alan Carena.

Community Council and a long-time Co-op City com- munity when a disturbing crime occurs here, as rare as munity leader and Riverbay employee, introduced the that is.” honored detectives and said: “This shows that a private Captain Keappock said: “This was a perfect example police force, like the one we have in Co-op City, and a of the combined efforts of both CCPD and NYPD. The city police force can work together in doing what is ability to review the video and conduct a follow-up best for the community that they are there to serve.” Mr. investigation with the victim and the 45th Precinct Boiko then called up the six honorees: Det. Joseph Detective Unit played a key role in this apprehension.”

Monahan, Sgt. Carl Wright, Det. William Pagan, Det. The honor for the Public Safety detectives came durJulio Ramirez, Det. Edwin Rodriguez and Det. Michael ing the same program at which six members of the 45th Driska.

Precinct Special Operations team were honored for a number of key arrests. They were: Sgt. Jason Diaz, Police Officer Albert Garcia, Sgt. Louis Martinez, Police Officer Ronnie Mejia, Police Officer Yilson Melendez and Police Officer John Quis.

Also honored were six community leaders from throughout the various communities of the precinct, 45th Precinct Community Council Vice-President Joe including Bishop Angel Rosario of Co-op City Church Boiko presents honors to Co-op City Bishop Angel of God’s Children and also head of the Bronx Clergy Rosario.

Task Force which has united various Bronx houses of worship of different faiths in working to solve many of Several elected leaders were on hand also to pay the social and spiritual problems of the borough.

Bishop Rosario said after the honor: “I want to thank tribute to all the honorees, including Co-op City’s City the Co-op City community for helping me be who I am. Councilman Andy King, City Councilman James There is no greater gift than to be able to serve a com- Vacca, State Assemblyman Mark Gjonaj, and Bronx munity. We are all here to serve and the way that Co-op District Attorney Darcel D. Clarke.

As part of the festivities, Commissioner Bratton City serves me and my church, we want to be able to addressed the gathering for 15 minutes, detailing the technological advances NYPD Commissioner William Bratton speaks on new the NYPD has seen in the past year police initiatives that have led to an historic reducwhich has improved training, report tion in crime in New York City. writing efficiency and accuracy, and community relations. He added that crime rates in New York City are on The six detectives were honored in the presence of track to make 2016 the year with the Chief Frank Apollo, commander of CCPD, Captain lowest major crime rate in the history James Keappock, patrol commander for CCPD, of New York City and he thanked the Captain Danielle Raia, commander of the 45th Precinct communities of the 45th Precinct for and Chief Lawrence Nikunen, head of the NYPD’s making safety a priority in each comBronx Borough Command. munity and supported the precinct each Chief Apollo, in speaking for his department and in day and allowing the precinct to particular, the detectives responsible for the arrest, said: “I can’t say enough about their hard work and their achieve a 5% reduction in crime over extraordinary efforts. That whole evening and the next the past year under the charge of Captain Raia. morning, I was being kept up-to-date by Sgt. Wright “Safety always has to be – for any and the rest of the staff and I can’t thank them enough for this work, but also their work throughout the year.” Captain Danielle Raia, commanding officer of the 45th Precinct, wel- government, for any city and for any Chief Apollo added after the event: “We have a very comes the more than 500 community members attending the break- community – the first priority,” fast.

Photos by Bill Stuttig Commissioner Bratton said. dedicated staff, including a very dedicated detective

Please Refrain From Littering. Keep Co-op City Clean! Thank you!

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Building 13 Association Participate in your community, don’t forget to vote on May 18 in your lobby or designated area. Caring for your community begins with your participation.

Today: Saturday - Sands Casino and Outlet Shopping (Pa.) Fundraiser, Saturday, May 14, leaving Bldg. 13 at 9 a.m., departing from the casino at 5 p.m.

SUMMER FUN DAY - If you are interested in volunteering on Saturday, June 18, for a couple of hours to handle the grill, popcorn or cotton candy machine, Dunk Tank or judge the Salsa contest, contact Sonja at MLSAH@aol. com or call 718-379-7841 by May 27th.

Watch the bulletin Board for the date to order your shirt for Summer Fun Day. At the Summer Fun Day event, you can participate in “Dance with your Dad” or other significant person and “Dunk A Dad.” Free cotton candy, free popcorn, races and basketball to name some of the treats and activities in store for that fun filled day. Come and learn chair Yoga and dance Salsa with the beats from Juan Ortega. Play “Name That Tune” with a special prize if you are the winner, music by DJ Val. Interested in a fundraiser for your building? No need to travel downtown. Host a paint party. You will be surprised at how artistic you really are getting instruction from artist Valerie. You will be offered paintings to choose from. Contact Valerie at gunn705@aol.com or call a number below.

YOGA classes are every Friday. Join us on Fridays from 7:15-8:15 p.m. in the association room. Cost $12 ($2 donated to the building). Do something for yourself that will bring you peace, comfort and relaxation.

Checks for Building 13 events should be made payable to Building 13 Assoc. Inc. and mailed to Building 13 Assoc., 100 Casals Place #32K, Bronx, NY 10475. For information, contact Gail Sharbaan, Treasurer, at 718-671-3801, or also call 718-320-1370.

Our website is www.bldg13 assoc.com or e-mail us at bthirteen. assoc@yahoo.com.

As always, thanks for making our team work.

—Adrienne Spivey

Association of Building 14 Cooperators Only two building association meetings remain before our July-August recess. Two of our priorities need our attention – the June 18th Summer Fun Day/Block Party and the proposed outing to Quassy Amusement Park. A third possibility is a speaker/workshop about Wills, Living Trusts and Health Proxies.

Assemblyman Benedetto will be in our lobby from approximately 5-7 p.m. prior to our meeting.

Summer Fun Day: We need volunteers to select activities to assist with. ANY time that you have is appreciated. Participating buildings are selling t-shirts with a feisty slogan for 2016. Kids shirts - $7, and adult sizes - $10 (XL) and $12 (2-X/3-X). Lead volunteers (present for the entire event) will be given a t-shirt.

Details will be provided to make a decision about the Quassy Amusement Park trip. The park is a wellmaintained mid-size venue minus the long lines experienced at larger parks, beachfront, and concessions. We are exploring the feasibility of the all-you-

can-eat buffet, so that no one has to cook/grill and everyone gets to enjoy the festivities! If you’re interested and/or have experience planning such trips, please attend the meeting.

REMINDER: Full cooperator participation is crucial to Election Day for the Riverbay Board of Directors on Wednesday, May 18th from 6:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m. in your building lobby. How easy is that? A quorum (1/3 of apartments) has to vote to make it a valid election, otherwise, the voting time may get extended, even to a second day of voting, which means mo’ of OUR money outlaid to pay poll workers. Show up and vote for up to six candidate(s) of your choice.

Congratulations to our college grads! See you on THURSDAY, May 19th at 7:30 p.m.

Contact us: theab14c@hotmail. com or 917.612.

1951. Be safe!

—J. Ferguson

Building 12 Cooperators Civic Association VOTE: On Wednesday, May 18, 2016. Please do not let this once-a-year opportunity to have our voices heard go by. Some of you have asked questions about voting and here are two of the questions and my answers. I don’t know who to vote for? Read about your candidates, what they are saying and what they are bringing to the Board to represent us. Can I Vote for individuals and not a slate? Yes. You make the choice.

YOU MUST VOTE in order for us to reach a quorum.

Change can only happen when you participate. The voting machines are in the lobby for your convenience.

Our next meeting is scheduled for Monday, May 23, 7:30 p.m., activity room. At our last meeting, we firmed up some dates, so please put these dates on your calendar—Game Afternoon, May 18, activity room, 3:00-5 p.m.; Get-To-Know-Your-NeighborDay, Saturday, June 11, 4:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m. in our lobby. Come down, say hello and have some refresh-

ments.

Summer Fun Day—We are asking you to volunteer for our Summer Fun Day and contact me at MLSAH@aol.com or 718-379-7841, by May 27th, to let us know what time you are available to volunteer.

You choose the time you wish to volunteer and now long. Summer Fun Day runs from 12 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

We need volunteers for the grill, popcorn, cotton candy, Salsa contest and the dunk tank. Summer Fun Day is Saturday, June 18.

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

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

—Sonja Maxwell

Building 16 Association Greetings.

If you are reading this paper this morning, please be aware that our fundraiser bake sale is today, Sat. May 14 from 12 p.m. until 5 p.m. All cakes are homemade. Come and support your association.

As requested by our members, the Allstate Insurance adjuster will be here on Thursday, May 26 at 7 p.m. in the association room on the B side.

As a reminder, don't forget to vote on May 18 in your lobby for the annual Riverbay Board elections.

Happy May birthdays to everyone. For those who are not feeling well, you are in our prayers.

Remember, if you see something, don't be afraid to say something. It will benefit us all.

—Teri Ann Garcia

Building 33 Association Hello all…we will be having a building association meeting on Tuesday, May 17th at 7 p.m.

Come on down!

Thoughts and prayers for any other of our sick and shut-in neighbors. Get well soon.

We have a Facebook page: Building 33 Association. We also have a website: www.building33.org and you can email us at: bldg33Assoc@gmail.com, you can also call or text our Building 33 hotline number, 347-746-0608.

—Tobias Garcia

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Co-op City Sports Velocity Track Club New York Velocity Track Club New York hoped every mother enjoyed their Mother’s Day and you have many more!! On Saturday, May 7th, Velocity Track Club New York (VTC) traveled for 2 hours to Camden, New Jersey to compete in the Tri-State Track & Field Developmental Meet. Most of the best teams from throughout New York, New Jersey and Philly were in attendance, with approximately 750 athletes competing. It felt and looked like a regional meet. Medals were given to the top three and ribbons to 4th, 5th & 6th place finishers in their event, gender & division.

Most events were being contested and the meet was well organized. Being this was VTC’s 2nd meet since our break, I wasn’t expecting much from our athletes. However, this was Mother’s Day weekend, I guess our athletes wanted to give their mothers an extra gift.

At the end of the meet, we return from Camden, NJ with 40 awards, 19 medals & 21 ribbons (9 gold, 5 silver, 5 bronze, 10 - 4th place, 6 - 5th place & 5 - 6th place ribbons). The following athletes earned awards: In our 8 & under girls division: Brianna Burrell took 1st place in the 100 meters dash, 2nd in the long jump & 5th in the 200 meters. In the boys 8 & under division: Pierce Parker took 1st in the 1500 & 800 meter

Velocity Track Club New York sporting their medals.

race and 6th place in the 400 meters. Dillon Hampton took 2nd in the 1500 meter race & 3rd in the 800 meters race. In the girls 9 & 10 division: Olivia Burrell took 1st in the 100 meters dash, long jump and 2nd in the 200 meters race. Tiarra Jackson took 1st in the 1500 race walk and 5th in the 1500 meter race. Dakota Hickman took 1st in the high jump. In the boys 9 & 10 age division: Matthiaus Love-Anderson took 3rd in the shot put and 6th place in the turbo Javelin. In the girls 11 & 12 age division: Hannah Gadpaille took 4th

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in the 200 meter dash and 5th place in the 400 meters race. In the boys 11 & 12 age division: Dontae Lindo took 1st in the 3000 meter run and 4th place in the 1500 meter race. Jordan Ingram took 4th place in the 3000 meter run, high jump & turbo javelin. Kabir Gaydark took 2nd in the 200 meters race & 3rd in the high jump. In the boys 13 & 14 age division: Daijon James took 1st in the Javelin, 3rd in the discus and 5th place in the shot put. Kaseam Shand took 4th place in the discus. In the girls’ 15 – 18 division: Nariah Mathis took 3rd in the 200 meters and 4th in the 100 meters dash.

Jaelah Eargle took 3rd in the long jump, 5th in the 200 meters & 6th place in 100 meters. In the boys’ 15 – 18 age division: Raseam Phillip took 4th in the 400 meters dash and 3rd place in the 100 & 200 meter dash. Congratulation to all!!

Our next meet will be on Sunday, May 22nd. The Youth Challenge Series #3 at Ichan Stadium. Come out and see your future Olympians.

Velocity Track Club New York is a 501(c)3 non for profit. One hundred percent of your donation will go to help our children. For additional information, you can go to our website, Velocitytrack.org, or contact me, Coach Winston Dinkins, at 914-441-6196 or via email at watclt@aol.com.

—Winston Dinkins

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American Legion Post 1871 Home to all who served Greetings to all of our Post members who are homebound and recovering from various medical operations. We wish you a speedy recovery.

Happy birthday to all of our members who will be celebrating their birthday this month.

Our Post is always looking for new members to join, so if you are a veteran from any branch of the military, stop by and join. Bring your DD-214 with you. Post 1871 is located in Section 5 in the community center, 135 Einstein Loop, room 41. Our office telephone number is (718) 320-8165, and our email address is post1871@optimum.net.

Mrs. Josephine Collins passed away this month.

Mrs. Collins was President of the AARP Peartree Chapter and President of the American Legion Auxiliary Post 1871, too. Mrs. Josephine Collins will

be missed by all of the members of Post 1871 American Legion of Co-op City. It's hard to understand why people are taken from us, but find comfort in knowing you were a special part of a well-lived-life.

Our condolences are sent to Wilfredo Rivera, Post member whose wife, Mrs. Della Rivera, passed away this month. There is no doubt that her passing will be a great loss to all who knew her.

On Tuesday, May 3, a Navy Seal was killed in Iraq due to insurgents who broke through the Kurdish line of defense, near the city of Irbil. He was 2-3 miles behind the front line, for God and Country.

Memorial Day – Only two weeks away and things are being put in place to have a great day for our veterans past and present. We will have guest speakers, light refreshments to all who attend this affair. So, if

you’re a member of Post 1871, please show up and be accounted for in your Post shirt and cap to show that you support the Post. President Barack Obama has nominated the first woman as Dean of West Point. Col. Cindy Jebb also graduated from West Point in 1982 and she will be the next dean of West Point and she will hold the rank of brigadier general.

Congratulations on that move.

Any Post members holding cash from raffles, please turn in your money to the Post by the next general meeting which will take place on May 21, Saturday, at 11:00 a.m. sharp. Please mark this day on your calendar. I would like to wish all four Post members a happy belated "Mother's Day" to you and yours.

This information was provided to you by your post —Richard I. Lawson, Jr. information officer.

African American Association of Co-op City To all high school graduating seniors with a “B” average and above, plus community service, call us so you can pick up an application or more details. Our direct number is 718-379-5555. Our annual scholarship program is coming up faster than a New York minute.

Our growing membership is a testament to the power of participation in our community. In case you didn’t notice, our organization is growing. As we near the end of spring, we will start to see more and more people attending our meetings. Everyone seems to start to recognize the benefits of being there in the beginning and towards the end of each cycle. Only those who show up all year long really get to experience the magic of what we have to offer.

It is important to vote in our Riverbay Board election. It was nice to see so many people come out to cheer on Hillary Clinton. I’m sure she appreciates your support. Now it’s time to appreciate and support

yourselves in an election that directly affects you. On May18, you have the opportunity to choose six (6) candidates to represent you on the Board. It takes less than 4 minutes and you can do it in your lobby.

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

Children’s Programs – For information about the early morning school drop-off program and the after school programs, call 718-379-5555.

Yoga & Pilates Mat Classes – Classes are on Tuesdays, 7:15 p.m., Dreiser Center, rm. 2. Lose weight, tone and strengthen your muscles with exercises that reduce stress through breathing techniques.

For more information, call 718-671-8364.

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

Evening Line Dance Classes – Dance to Soul,

Latin, and Gospel music on Thursdays, 7:00 p.m. in Dreiser Center, room #2. Call Cynthia, 917-903-7073.

Music, Rhythm & Dance – Most Fridays 7:30 p.m., Dreiser Center, rm. 15; most Saturdays, 10:00 a.m., Dreiser Center, room #2. Call Keith 917-5616211.

General Membership Meeting – The next meeting will be on Thursday, June 9 at Dreiser Community Center, room #15. 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.

—Ebony Lambright

Rivers Run Community Garden We have so much to be thankful! Thank you to all who contributed to the success of the Free painting workshop conducted by Lelia Dickenson and sponsored by Councilman Andy King. Thank you for a successful plant sale where we recouped the funds spent to purchase the veggies for our community beds. Thank you, PS 153, for being our little helpers in nature’s classroom. Your visits always brighten our day. And thank you to all the volunteers who made each event successful.

Tomorrow, Meena Sharpe-Hicks will be providing FREE chair yoga and nutrition classes for folks with all types of abilities. If you have never experienced the wonderful freedom and clarity that is Meena, please make it your business to attend. Check-in begins at 11:00 a.m. This workshop is funded by Councilman Andy King Rivers Run is open on: • Tuesdays 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. (or until dusk) • Wednesdays & Fridays – 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

• Saturdays & Sundays – 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

If you’d like to take advantage of the opportunities to get your hands dirty and make your heart happy, there is always something that needs doing.

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 Important dates (All are welcome): • May 15th - Yoga and Nutrition Workshops from 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

• May 20th - Workday with Bronx Green Up • May 21st - Free Painting Workshop for all ages at 3 p.m.

• July 9th - Canning Workshop (details to follow) • Oct 29th - Trolley Day (details to follow) Garden members are encouraged to take work-

shops sponsored by Green Thumb and the Botanical Garden, as well as working in other gardens.

Knowledge is power and participation in some of the workshops qualifies Rivers Run to receive FREE stuff, like fruit trees, plants, seeds, dirt, compost,

mulch and tools.

If you’d like to reach out to us, please email us at Rivers_run@yahoo.com or call Denise Shelley at 917-232-2982 or me at 718-671-3801.

—Gail Sharbaan

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NCNW All sections of National Council of Negro Women, Inc. in the state of New York are preparing for our 42nd Annual Bethune/Height Recognition Program on Saturday, May 21, at the Astoria World Manor, 25-22 Astoria Blvd., Astoria, New York. It is a great opportunity for us to meet and greet “Sisters in Council” from all over the state. It is also an opportunity for us as individual members to support our national office in Washington, DC by becoming Achievers or Life Members or Legacy Life Members. It is a very moving candlelit ceremony when members who have made an extra contribution are honored.

Remember that May is the only month of the year when we have our membership meeting on the 3rd Sunday in deference to the 2nd Sunday being Mothers’ Day. At our Sunday, May 15th meeting in room 11, Dreiser Community Center, our Nominating Committee will again present the slate of officers for the next two years, 20162018 and ask for additional nominations from the floor. All nominees must be present and financially active.

Voting for our officers will take place at our May membership meeting.

Members, please come out to our May meeting so that by voting, you can help determine the direction of our section

for the next two years.

At our May membership meeting, we will also begin planning for our 45th Anniversary Celebration. It was in 1971 that Dr. Dorothy I. Height came to the Bronx to charter our Coop City section. We will be celebrating our contributions to the Co-op City community on Saturday, October 29, at the Villa Barone Manor, 737 Throgs Neck Expressway, Bronx, New York.

All hands on deck!! We need input from the entire membership!

At our June membership meeting, the last meeting before the summer break, we will be taking our membership photo to be included in our 45th

anniversary souvenir journal. Please wear all black and remember to wear your NCNW stole. You may still have time to order a stole from Maxine if you don’t have one. Wear any more of your NCNW paraphernalia, such as your rhinestone NCNW pin.

Also remember that we are collecting canned goods for our neighbors at the Phipps Center. Please bring your donations to our May and June meetings. In the spring is when pantries often get empty and we want to be generous neighbors.

Happy birthday to all of our members born in the month of May! —Joyce Howard

Retirees of Dreiser Loop The RETIREES’ 44th Annual LUNCHEON will be held on Wed., June 15th at the beautiful Marina Del Rey, featuring the Carol/DAD Productions, from 12 p.m. – 5 p.m. The donation is $75. Tickets are available for pick-up. Have you heard? We are celebrating Virginia Stewart as our WOMAN OF THE YEAR. Come join in the fun. Why drive? Let your hair down. The bus transportation is free (let us know if you want a seat). We will meet and leave from Dreiser Loop at 11:15 a.m. SHARP! However, we will make 3 stops on the return home: Einstein Loop, Asch Loop and Dreiser Loop. Contacts: Beverly Waller and Daisy Young-Anderson, 718-379-0377.

TRAVEL EVENTS: (Coach Bus, Dreiser Loop, opposite H&R Block) • June 2&3 (Thurs. & Fri.). 2 days/ 1 night Getaway. CANCELLED! Overnight stay at an Atlantic City hotel.

Cruise On the Spirit of Philadelphia.

• August 6th (Sat.). SENIOR DAY PICNIC at Holiday Hill, Ct. Price: $75.

Wait list only. A day filled with fun, disc jockey with music for dancing and games (Bingo games with prizes awarded), and endless food and treats.

Contacts: Serita G., 347-564-5722/ Barbara W., 718-320-0500.

• August 15-17 (Mon.-Wed.).

DOVER DOWNS HOTEL & CASINO, Dover, DE. Price: Double $400 pp/single $490. $100 deposit required now to hold seat. 2 monthly payments: $150 pp/double - $195/single. (Final payment due on or before Thursday, July 11th). Casino rebate: TBD. Package includes – Deluxe motor coach transportation, all- you-can-eat crabs at Woody’s Crab House, shopping at Rehoboth Outlet Stores; on day of return, stopping at the Harrington Raceway & Casino, with bonus: free slot play and free buffet. Contacts: Serita G., 347-564-5722/Barbara W, 718-320-0500.

THEATRE COMMITTEE: (price includes transportation): ● Wed., May 11th. Price: $135.

REMINDER – ROOF CROSSING

Shareholders are reminded that they should not cross over the roof of their building when there is an elevator outage unless there is an escort from the Co-op City Public Safety Department.

Your safety is important to us. Please cooperate.

SAMSON, Sight & Sound Theatre, PA. Lorants Coach Bus, Dreiser Loop, opposite H&R Block. Meet/depart: 6:30 a.m./7:00 a.m. SHARP! Contacts: Virginia Stewart/Delores Debnam, 718379-0377.

GOOD AND WELFARE Members know that you are thought of warmly and wished brighter days.

Call Josephine Flowers, 718-320-0539, regarding illnesses and bereavements.

Members and friends, we do require your telephone number, along with your name when signing up. First paid, confirmed seating. Committee mem-

bers in Dreiser clubroom 19 (718-3790377) on Mondays and/or Thursdays, 2:30-5:00 p.m.

NOTE: Our first SPA Day is Wednesday, May 18th. We will be going to the SPA again in the very near future – details to follow. If interested, call 718379-4784 to have your name and phone number added to the SPA DAY wait list. We look forward to having you join us.

“Hello May! Be happy not because everything is good, but because you can see the good in everything.” –Author Unknown —Claudette Davis

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Newsong Church Hey, Co-op City! We've all got doubts. Doubts about finances, our kids, which career path to take, whether or not we can make it through hard circumstances. How do we make it through life when there seems to be so much uncertainty? Is there a way to have faith despite all the doubt? We'll be answering these questions and more this month in our new teaching series, "Without a doubt."

Newsong Church is a multi-cultural church that believes God has a purpose and a plan for your life.

We exist to reach people who are far away from God, and teach them how to follow Jesus step by step.

That's why you will find our Sunday Worship Experience to be so warm and friendly, we genuinely care about you! We're not concerned about where you've been, but where you're going. You see we've all got a past, we've all made mistakes, and we still do.

When you step into our worship experience, you won't find a bunch of "Holier-than-thou" people pretending

to have it all together. Instead, you'll find that we're all broken people, but we're allowing God to put us back together. We're not perfect, but God is! As God puts us back together, we're realizing that although our past has shaped us, it does not define us! We're finding out that not only does God love us with a radical and unconditional love, but that He loves us just as we are!

At Newsong Church, we believe that the Bible is the greatest book ever written, containing the greatest story ever told, and that each of us are part of Hisstory! In fact, we have a saying at our church: "If you're not dead, God's not done with you!" We don't just believe this for the adults, but for our children as well! At Newsong Church, we're so passionate about our children learning about Jesus, that we created a church just for them called Kidsong! At Kidsong, our children learn about Jesus in a safe, fun, age-appropriate learning environment! We also have a fully staffed nursery!

We hope that you will join us this Sunday, as we continue our series "Trapped." Our Worship Experience is located at 177 Dreiser Loop in Auditorium B. Parking is available in the parking garage, just bring your ticket in for validation. Deaf interpretation is available during our adult worship experience. If you have any questions you can contact us: Church Office: 140 Alcott Place Bldg.19. Office Hours: Tuesday-Friday 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Phone: 718708-8385. For more information, check out our website: www.newsongchurchnyc.org.

Email: info@newsongchurchnyc.org.

You can also interact with us on social media!

Facebook: www.facebook.com/newsongchurchbx Twitter: @newsongchurchBX Instagram: @newsongchurchBX. Our Newsong family is here for you, stop by this Sunday and experience the difference!

—Pastor Mike Tolone God bless you!

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

It's important to take time and celebrate who Christ is. He loves us more than anyone because He knows us better than anyone. As believers, we should be encouraged to imitate Him. Let's look at verses of scripture for motivation. Colossians 3:1217 says: 12 Therefore, as God's chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion,

kindness, humility, gentleness and patience.

13 Bear with each other and forgive one another and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.

14 And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity.

15 Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace.

And be thankful.

16 Let the message of Christ dwell among you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom through psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit, singing to God with gratitude in your hearts.

17 And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks

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

If you’re into gospel rap/holy hip-hop, go to www.reverbnation.com/vernonlittle and download music from Vernon Little free of charge. He also has videos on YouTube. You will be blessed, encouraged, and inspired.

We are located at 171 Dreiser Loop in Section 1.

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

—Apostle Gladys R. Little

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

Weekly Schedule: Sunday service with Holy Communion and Sunday School are both at 9 a.m.

Every 4th Sunday, our children participate in the reading of the lessons and every 5th Sunday, our young adults assist in the service.

Choir rehearsal is on Thursday at 7 p.m.

The (ECW) Episcopal Church Women meet immediately after service on the 1st Sunday of each month.

Membership is open to all women of the church and dues are $2 per month. The men hold their meeting after service on the 2nd Sunday of each month.

We look forward to welcoming everyone to a special service at 9:00 a.m. on Sunday, May 15, when we will celebrate The Day of Pentecost, as well as St. Joseph’s Day. Our Supply Priest, Father Simeon Johnson, will be the preacher and celebrant.

Calendar of Events: Please note Sunday, May 15, St. Joseph’s Day, Pot Luck and drawing of the raffle tickets.

Tickets are still available for sale: $1 each and $5 for a book of 6 tickets. 1st Prize $300, 2nd Prize $150, and 3rd Prize $75.

Sunday, May 29, Bishop Glasspool will be visiting our church.

Saturday, June 4, Annual Cake Sale.

Saturday, September 10, Gospel Show in the Poconos featuring Live Choir with Uplifting Gospel Music. All-you-can-eat Lobster Seafeast Buffet and Outlet Shopping at The Crossings with Discount Booklets are also included. Donation of $150 payable in 3 installments: $50 by June 12, $50 by July 10 and the balance of $50 by August 7.

Outreach Program: We continue to collect nonperishable food for the feeding program at Grace

Episcopal Church in West Farms. Please remember to donate.

It is also time to check out your closet and donate slightly used, clean summer clothes.

For additional information on all of the above,

please call the church at 718-320-0844, or visit our website: http://www.stjosephsepcbronx.org.

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

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

Worship Service - 11:00 a.m.

Communion Service - Every first and third Sundays Prayer Meeting and Bible Study – Wednesday at 7:00 p.m.

The following programs are at the Church’s Annex: 2053 Asch Loop North (Co-op City)

Morning Prayer Services - Tuesday, 6:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m.11:00 a.m.

Neighborhood Bible Study Thursday at 10:00 a.m.

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

Sunday School at Community Protestant Church begins at 9:00 a.m. In Sunday School, in a nurturing Christian education environment, an 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.

Children attending Sunday School

are served breakfast after classes are over. We encourage you to bring your child, children or grandchildren to Sunday School and we look forward to seeing you.

Worship Service begins at 11:00 a.m.

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

Other Scheduled Events Saturday, July 16th - Spring Fling

2016! Celebrate spring with the Willing Workers as they travel for a fun-filled day in New Jersey, including a lunch cruise and other activities. Set sail aboard the River Lady Riverboat for a delicious lunch and historical sightseeing tour along Tom’s River and Barnegat Bay. Donation: $110. For reservation and/or additional information, call (718) 320-4278 or (718) 671-8658.

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

—Evan G. Mitchell

Faith @ Work Christian Church 120 DeKruif Place (street level).

Praise and Worship begins at 9:30 a.m.

Church telephone: (347) 346-5790; email: fatwcc@aol.com.

Weekly Worship Experiences: Tuesday Prayer Service, 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study, 6:30 p.m. Sunday Morning Worship, 9:30 a.m. Teen Church, 10 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 FAITH SUMMER CAMP, July 5August 12, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Bible classes, cooking classes, arts, crafts, writing and math, science and technology, recreation and trips (cost of trips not included in camp fees). Lunch and afternoon snack included. $750 for all 6 weeks!! Limited space, first come, first

served. We are taking full summer registrations before single weeks.

Registration is June 3rd from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Late pick-up (5-6 p.m. is an additional $15 per week). We have 5 slots specifically for children of formerly incarcerated, ages 10-12, totally confidential at a deep discount. Please share.

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

—Pastor Deborah D. Jenkins

Church of the New Vision Pastor Kenneth Hodge and the congregation of the Church of the New Vision extend a warm and friendly invitation to everyone to worship with us every Sunday at 8 a.m. or 11 a.m. We are a church where inspirational messages from the Word of God, the Bible, are delivered every Sunday morning.

The church is designed to meet the spiritual needs of our community by offering anointed singing and preaching, and a general atmosphere of Christian love and friendly hospitality.

We also invite the youth of our community to attend our Sunday morning services, which are designed to meet the special needs of our young people.

Parents, please send your children to learn of the Lord Jesus.

Prayer Service takes place every Wednesday evening from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., followed by Bible Teaching from 8:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Be with us to learn the truth from the Word of God. List of Events Prayer Service takes place every

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Wednesday evening from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m., followed by Bible teaching from 8:00 to 9:00 p.m. Be with us to learn the truth from the Word of God. Join us in the fellowship celebration of the Senior's Ministry Anniversary and Women's Day Program on Sunday, May 29th at 3:00 p.m. Rev. Ruthann CoeReid, Prayer Pact International Ministries, will be the speaker for the afternoon. The theme is Walking in the Spirit of God's Promises and Sharing the Fellowship of Love For One Another (1

John 1:7 & 1 John 4:11-12). To give this celebration a special touch, women are asked to wear white or off-white. Light refreshments will be served.

Church of the New Vision is located at 115 Einstein Loop, Bronx, NY 10475; telephone#: (203) 374-302031 or (718) 320-0409. Our mailing address is: Church of the New Vision, P.O. Box 753037, Bronx, NY 10475.

Please visit our website at www. churchofnewvision.com.

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Bartow

Einstein

Dreiser

Activities in Room 31 unless otherwise noted

Activities in Room 49 unless otherwise noted Library 9:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.

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

Activities in Room 7 unless otherwise noted Crochet & Knitting

a.m., Rm 45

9:30 - 10:30 a.m.

Around The Lunch Table 11:30 a.m.

Word Search 11 a.m. -

Stay Well Exercise

12 p.m.

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

NEW! Adult Coloring Book

Mon., May 16

Word Games 9:30 -11 a.m.

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

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

Weight Management 10 - 11:30 a.m., Bartow Main Office Card Games 2-4 p.m.

Dominoes 2:30 p.m.

Diabetes Support Group 2nd Monday - 1:00 p.m.

Dominoes 10 a.m.

Tues., May 17

Word Games

Wed., May 18 Thurs., May 19

Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session 10 - 11 a.m., Rm. 2

Bereavement Counseling

Mon., May 16

Orange pineapple juice stuffed cabbage w/beef Brown rice, Green beans w/tomato Whole wheat bread Healthy wildberry & applesauce Alt: Egg salad

Arroz con pollo (chicken & rice) Yellow rice Romaine avocado onion salad

Tues, May 17

Orange juice Baked Asian style honey chicken Mauzone toasted barley & onion Sautéed zucchini Whole wheat bread, Fresh fruit Alt: Tuna salad

Beef meatloaf w/mushrooms Baby carrots w/parsley Garlic mashed potatoes

Wed., May 18

Apple juice Homemade turkey meatloaf w/low sodium Mushroom gravy Mashed potatoes Winter blend vegetables Whole wheat bread, Fresh fruit Alt: Baked breaded fish fillet

Cheese manicotti Diced tomato Italian blend vegetables

Thurs., May 19

Orange pineapple juice Breaded Tilapia fish fillet Brown rice w/mushrooms Steamed carrots Whole wheat bread, Fresh fruit Alt: Pork spare ribs

Baked breaded fish fillet Baked sweet potato Broccoli w/toasted garlic

Fri., May 20

Orange juice Baked chicken legs Roasted potatoes Sautéed spinach Fresh fruit, Challah bread Alt: Gefilte fish

Breakfast Cod cakes Coleslaw Oven ready fries Hamburger bun plain

1:00 – 2:50 p..m, Rm. 13 Mind Teasers 12 - 1 p.m., Rm. 4 Rm 4 – 11:00am

Diabetes Support Group 1:00 p.m. – Last Monday of the month Gentle Yoga 1:15 - 2 p.m., Rm. 2

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

Intermediate Yoga

Non-Kosher

Kosher

Alternate Kosher Meals are also available

10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

2 - 3 p.m.

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

9:30-11:30 a.m.

Tai Chi 11 a.m., Rm. 45

Bingo 12:30-2 p.m.

Walking Club

NEW! Adult Coloring Book

Matinee Movie

Rm 4 – 11:00am

10:30-11:30 a.m.

10 a.m.-noon, Rm. 45

Alert & Alive

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

Karaoke by Steven

Cultural Dance 10:30 –

1 p.m. - 2 p.m., Rm. 45

11:30 a.m., Aud. B

10:30-11:30 a.m.

Tues.

Mind Teasers

Card Games 2-4 p.m.

Dominoes 2:30 p.m.

NEW Green Life Trail Fitness instruction

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

1 p.m. - 2 p.m.

Afternoon Movies

Dominoes 10 a.m., Rm. 45

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

NEW! Adult Coloring Book Rm 4 – 11:00 a.m.

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

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

Mind Teasers 12-1 p.m., Rm. 4 African Brazilian Dance w/Leona Hull, Room 2, 1-2 p.m.

Art Class 1-3 p.m.

Yoga 2pm-3pm, Rm. 2

Blood Pressure 1st & 3rd Wed., Rm. 31, 9-10 a.m.

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

Stay Well Exercise 10-11 a.m.

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

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

Card Games 2-4 p.m.

Dominoes 2:30 p.m.

Spelling Bee 10 a.m.

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

Zumba 11 a.m.-12 p.m., Rm. 45

NEW Walk Group Starting April 6, 9:30 a.m.

(Meet in Rm. 40)

1-3 p.m. w/popcorn

Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session 9:30-10:30

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

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

a.m.

Word Games 9:30 a.m.-

Blood Pressure 10 -11:30

11:30 a.m.

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

Line Dancing 10-11

Chat Session 9:30 a.m.-

Grandparent Connection 1st & 3rd Thurs.,

a.m., Aud. A NEW! Adult Coloring Book 11:00 a.m., Rm. 4 Piano Sing Along 11 a.m.-12 p.m.

Mind Teasers 12-1 p.m., Rm. 4 Drama Club 1:30-4 p.m.

1 p.m.

Room 35, 10:30 a.m.

Arthritis Exercise Class Bingo 12:30- 2:00 p.m.

Card Games 2-4 p.m.

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

Karaoke by Steven Dominoes 2:30 p.m.

1 p.m. - 2 p.m., Rm. 45

a.m. 1st & 3rd Thurs., Rm. 8

NEW Purple Life Trail Fitness Instruction 1-2 p.m.

Men’s Line Dancing

Dominoes 10am, Rm. 45

9-10am

Word Games

Fri., May 20

Date:

Art 10am, Rm. 45

9:30am-11:30am

Women’s Line Dancing

Bingo 1pm – 2pm

10-11:30am

Chat Session 10am Bingo

Card Games 2-4pm

12:30-2:30pm, Rm. 25

Pokeno 2-4pm, Rm. 35

Piano Sing-along 11am-12pm

Card Games 2-4pm Dominoes 2:30pm

Blood Pressure 2nd & 4th Friday 10:00 - 11:30am, Rm. 45

Crochet & Knitting 10am-12:00pm

Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session 9:30-10; 11am-12:00pm

Meditative Moments 11am–12pm, Rm. 8

Mind Teasers 12pm-1:00pm, Rm. 4

Bingo 1:00pm-3:00pm, Rm. 7

Card Games, Dominoes 2-4:00pm

(Schedule subject to change without notice)

Fee for lunch is $2.00 & $5.00 for guest

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

Alternate Kosher Meals are also available

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

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

Upcoming Events/Trips JASA WELCOMES EVERYONE AGE 60 AND OLDER! Trip registration policy: Payments for trips can be made at all 3 centers. No refunds. All trips include roundtrip transportation! All trips must be paid in advance – No exceptions! You can register for all trips starting the Monday after it has been published in the newspaper: JASA will not accept checks under $5.

(FREE) LiveOn NY - SCRIE Application Assistance/SNAP (Food Stamps) – Fridays, May 27th, June 10th and 24th - 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. First come, first served! 2049 Bartow Ave. (FREE) Circle of Care-Free Services for Caregivers. JASA Main Office, 2049 Bartow Ave., 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Friday, June 10th; Friday, July 8th and Friday, Aug 12th. JASA 135 Einstein Loop, rm.

40; 1-3 p.m. Tuesday, April 26th; Tuesday, May 24; Tuesday, June 21st; Tuesday, July 19th & Aug. 23rd (NEW) Life Trial fitness classes with Damion will teach us how to use the LifeTrail fitness equipment on the Co-op City Greenway correctly – Tuesdays from 1-2 p.m. at the Greenway LifeTrail Station behind Elgar Place, and Thursday from 1-2 p.m. at the Purple LifeTrail station behind Building 10, 100 Debs Place.

(New) Intermediate Smartphone Class has been added on Wednesdays at the JASA Bartow Avenue main office on Wednesdays, 2-3 p.m. Please call to register, 718-320-2066. 12 seats are available.

Target – Thursday, May 19th, $2.

Bartow - 9:30 a.m., Einstein - 9:45 a.m. & Dreiser – 10 a.m.

Metropolitan Museum of Art – Friday, May 20th, $10. Bartow - 9 a.m., Einstein - 9:15 a.m. & Dreiser - 9:30 a.m.

Museum of Modern Art – Monday, May 23rd, $20. Bartow – 9 a.m., Einstein – 9:15 a.m. & Dreiser – 9:30 a.m. (FREE) Or Advocacy & Resource Fair at UJA Federations of NY (same pick-up times as above).

Bravo Amici Matinee - at the Westchester Broadway Theatre, Tuesday, May 24th, $60. Doors open at 11:15 a.m.

Lunch, 11:45 – 1:30 p.m. show. A mix of handsome tenors and stunning divas perform and uplifting, moving collection of

well-known classical & contemporary arias. Combining the essential elements of pop, Broadway, the West end & Opera w/classical overtones. Pick-ups: Bartow 9:30 a.m., Einstein - 9:45 a.m. & Dreiser – 10 a.m. (15 seats available).

Fairway – Thursday, May 26th, $3.

Bartow - 9:30 a.m., Einstein - 9:45 a.m. & Dreiser – 10 a.m.

Woodlawn Cemetery Jazz History Guided Tour – Tuesday, May 31; $20.

Discover the history of Jazz with stories about entertainers in Woodlawn’s care.

Bartow - 9 a.m., Einstein - 9:15 & Dreiser - 9:30 a.m.

“Happy Days” - at the Westchester Broadway Theatre, Wednesday, June 1st, $60. Doors open at 11:15 a.m. Lunch – 11:45 – 1:30 p.m. show. This new musical is based on the television series and written by its creator, Garry Marshall. A bright & funny musical celebration of nostalgia w/lots of singing & dancing! If you like Grease, you will love Happy Days.

Wal-Mart – Thursday, June 2nd. $15.

Bartow - 8:30 a.m., Einstein – 8:45 a.m. & Dreiser – 9 a.m.

Empire Casino – Friday, June 3rd, $5.

Bartow - 9:30 a.m., Einstein - 9:45 a.m. & Dreiser – 10 a.m. & Wednesday, June 8th, $5. Bartow - 9:30 a.m. Einstein - 9:45 a.m. & Dreiser – 10 a.m.

Stew Leonard’s – Monday, June 6th, $5. Bartow - 9:30 a.m., Einstein - 9:45 a.m. & Dreiser – 10 a.m.

“Grandma’s Baby” – a (LOL) Laugh Out Loud Production at the Bethwood theatre in Totowa, NJ. Thursday, June 9th, $60. Lunch included. Show starts at 11:30 p.m. & ends at 3:30 p.m. So many laughs; the baby’s not the only one who will need a diaper. 50/50 at every show. Proceeds donated to local charities.

Central Avenue - $13. Friday, June 10th, Christmas Tree Store, Trader Joe’s, Amazing Savings. Bartow - 9:30 a.m., Einstein - 9:45 a.m. & Dreiser – 10 a.m.

(FREE) Pelham Picture House – Movie – June 14th, “X-MEN.” Show starts at exactly 2:30 p.m. Arrival time: 2:15 p.m. Pick-up times: Bartow – 1 p.m., Einstein - 1:15 p.m. & Dreiser - 1:30 p.m.

Ridgehill – Wednesday, June 15th, $7.

Bartow - 9:30 a.m., Einstein - 9:45 a.m. & Dreiser – 10 a.m.

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AARP Chapter #4997

WEEKLY SCHEDULE C 5/16/2016 – 5/22/2016

Organizations

Function Type

Date & Time

Room

Adler Place Townhouse Association

Meeting

Tuesday, 5/17 – 7:00 pm

Bartow Room # 31

African-American Association

Yoga/Pilates Belly Dancing Line Dancing Salsa Class

Tuesday, 5/17 – 7:15 pm Wednesday, 5/18 – 7:00 pm Thursday, 5/19 – 7:00 pm Saturday, 5/21 – 10:00 am

Dreiser Loop Room # 2

Cardio Zumba Body Conditioning

Monday, 5/16 – 7:30 pm Wednesday, 5/18 – 7:30 pm Thursday, 5/19 – 8:00 pm

Dreiser Loop Aud. C

Broun Place Townhouse Association

Meeting

Thursday, 5/19 – 6:30 pm

Bartow Room # 31

Circle of Christ Church

Bible Study

Sunday, 5/22– 10:00 am

Dreiser Loop Room # 2

Deeper Life Church

Bible Study

Tuesday, 5/17 – 5:00 pm

Dreiser Loop Room # 1

Duplicate Bridge Club

Card Game

Wednesday, 5/18– 12:00 pm

Dreiser Loop Room # 9

Eleanor Roosevelt Democratic Club

Meeting

Thursday, 5/19 – 7:00 pm

Black Forum of Co-op City

Bartow Room # 28

Felicia Aboagye Empowerment Services

Bible Study

Wednesday, 5/18 – 5:00 pm

Girl Scouts

Meeting

Friday, 5/20 – 5:00 pm

Harvest Restoration Ministries

Bible Study

Sunday, 5/22– 12:00 pm

Islamic Cultural Center

Worship

Friday, 5/20 – 11:00 am

Mt. Calvary Baptist Church

Bible Study

Tuesday, 5/17 – 5:30 pm

Teen Worship

Friday, 5/20 – 6:00 pm

Worship

Sunday, 5/22– 11:00 am

Pelham Brotherhood Lodge

Meeting

Friday, 5/20 – 7:30 pm

Bartow Room # 31

The Ghanaian Association

Executive Meeting

Friday, 5/20-6:00 pm

Einstein Loop Room # 35

Toastmasters of Co-op City

Meeting

Thursday, 5/19 – 7:30 pm

Bartow Room # 31

The Redeemed Christian Church of God

Worship

Sunday, 5/22 – 8:00 am

Bartow Room # 28

Williamsbridge Club

Meeting

Friday, 5/20-5:00 pm

Dreiser Loop Room # 8

Weight Watchers

Meeting

Tuesday, 5/17 – 7:00 pm

Dreiser Loop Room #4

New Song Church

Dreiser Loop Room # 8 Dreier Loop Room # 1, 2, 4, 9, & 10 Einstein Loop Room # 38 Dreiser Loop Room # 9 Dreiser Loop Room #8 Bartow Rm 28 Dreiser Loop 1, 9, 10, B

Baychester Library Events VISIT THE LIBRARY - A GREAT WEALTH OF INFORMATION EVENTS FOR MAY MAY 30TH - CLOSED IN OBSERVANCE OF MEMORIAL DAY MONDAYS: Book Sale Collection — Began 5/2 Knitting — 5/23, 11 a.m.

TUESDAYS: Toddler Time — 11 a.m.; 5/24; No Toddler Time 5/17 & 5/31 Teen Tech Time — 3:30 p.m., Every Tuesday Adult Program — 5/17, 10:30 a.m., Geneology WEDNESDAYS: Teen Program — 3:30 p.m., 5/18 (Paper Chair challenge); 5/25 (DIY Stickers) Tech Connect — 5 p.m., 5/18, & 5/25 (Excel) Adult Program — 10:30 a.m.; 5/18 (How safe is your Password?)

THURSDAYS: Teen Program — 3:30 p.m., 5/19 (Teen mock interviews); 5/26, (Financial Literacy for teens) Tech Connect — 10 a.m., 5/19, (How’d You Do That?); 5/26, (App Vice) Adult Book Club — 5/19, 1-2:30 p.m.

FRIDAYS: Teen Program — 5/20, 3:30 p.m.

(Anime Club) SATURDAYS: Movie — 2 p.m., 5/14 (Mamma Mia); 5/21 (The Guilt Trip) Crafts for Tots — 5/14, 2:30 (Egg Carton Turtles)

The New York Public Library Baychester Branch • 2049 Asch Loop • Bronx, NY 10475 (Fully Wheelchair Accessible) HOURS: Monday - Thursday, 10-7; Friday & Saturday, 10-5. Libros En Español (Books in Spanish). HORARIO DE LA BIBLIOTECA: Lunes 10-7, Martes 10-6, Miércoles 10-7, Jueves 10-6, Viernes 10-5, Sábado 10-5, Domingo Cerrado.

718.379.6700 FREE ADMISSION TO ALL

FYI: The AARP Life Reimagined Program provides tools, advice and a multifaceted approach to navigate life transitions related to work, relationships or well-being. AARP is inviting New Yorkers to take a free Life Reimagined Check-up: a 2-hour workshop led by a guide who can help you assess where you are now, where you want to go and how to get there. In the past year, hundreds of people have attended these events. “Check-ups” will be offered in various locations throughout New York City in the Summer & Fall. To find a location near you, go to www.aarp.org/nyc or call 866 2277442.

Note to members and Family Members: Please contact Frances

Wilson, Good & Welfare Coordinator, of any of our members whom we have not heard from or seen in a few months.

We miss you/them and would like to know “how you doin’”— please know that you are in our prayers. Frances Wilson, Good & Welfare Coordinator, 718-671-5493.

2016 Tour Activities MAY 29 – JUNE 8 – SOLD OUT… Alaska Cruise Tour (aboard the ISLAND PRINCESS)…11 days/10 nights; Air—Land—Rail—Sea from Anchorage (Alaska) through Denali National Park; Sail 7 days; see Glacier Bay-Skagway; Juneau; Kelchikan; fly home from Vancouver, BC…Contact: Jean, 718-379-3742.

—Delores Debnam

Goose Island Seniors Today, Saturday, May 14th at 11 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. is the LAST DAY of our 2-day GARAGE SALE in room 39 in the Einstein Loop Center. Come and browse around, you might see something you like. We still have some wonderful gift items you can buy at very low prices.

This Tuesday, May 17th is our trip to The HUNTERDON HILLS PLAYHOUSE, Hampton, NJ. – A Neil Simon play, "RUMORS." A very funny play and a great meal. Come and have fun on the bus with Stephen. Price: $79.

MENU: Yankee pot roast, fried jumbo shrimps, Tilapia DePhillip, chicken parmigiano, lasagna rollette, vegetable kabob, and an all-you-can-eat homemade desert buffet. Pick-up: 9:00 a.m. at our usual bus stops: Einstein Loop, Asch Loop (by library) and Dreiser Loop (by the hardware store). Please be on time. A good time is to be had.

There is BINGO with Stephen, Wednesday, May 18th at 1:30 p.m. for our members-only, in our club room #39. Wednesdays are members only.

The 4th Sunday, May 22nd, members and non-members are welcome. Admission: $1.25 for 3 cards and .25¢ each game. Win up to $7 or more each game and the full card is even more.

Refreshments and snacks will be served. Las Vegas cards will be sold.

All members are welcome to play cards. If you know how to play, join us, if you want to learn, we can teach you

Kaluki - Tuesdays & Thursdays at 1:30 p.m. and Mahjong - Thursdays at 12:00 p.m. in our club room 39.

We added a trip in June to SANDS CASINO, N.J. on Tuesday, June 28th.

Price: $33. Rebate will be announced next week. Pick-up time is 8:30 a.m. at our 3 usual bus stops In July, have a nice LUNCH with us at CRAB SHANTY AT CITY ISLAND, BX, NY - Thursday, July 21st at 12:30 p.m. Price $28. Menu: Whole lobster, shrimps (boiled or fried), filet of Sole (boiled or fried), BBQ chicken or ribs, chicken parmigiana, or snow crab legs.

All served with baked potato & vegetables, coffee, tea, cake or ice cream.

Everybody is welcome to join us. Bring a friend to 361 City Island Avenue, Bronx, N.Y. Directions: Take the BX29 bus to Ditmars St. and walk 1 block to Tier St. Happy birthday and happy anniversary to all members who celebrate their day in the month of May: Ruth Jenkins, Carol Haque, Bernice De Carrno, Mary Pilla, Gerald Ortiz, Josephine Betacourt and Geneva Lindsey.

For more information, call Goose Island Seniors at 718-379-9613 or visit us Monday - Thursday, 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. at 135 Einstein Loop, rm. 39. You may also call Mary at 718-379-4899. If there is no answer, please leave a message and she will return your call. Join our club for just $15 a year.

GOOD HEALTH TO ALL. —Stephen Roberts

Einstein Cancer Fund We want to thank everyone who was on our trip to Lancaster for “Samson.”

Everyone had a god time. Once again, thank you.

Tuesday, May 24th, we will be going to Resort Casino. The cost per person $35 and receive a $25 Casino slot play. Time of pick-up will be at 8 a.m. starting at Einstein Loop, followed by Asch Loop and Dreiser Loop. Please bring your casino card and a valid photo I.D. Wednesday, June 1st, Olive Garden at Macy’s mall for our members luncheon at 1:30 p.m. The cost per person will be $19. You will have your choice

of the primo supreme menu. Hoping that you will enjoy everything from soup/salad to main entree and dessert.

Payment due by May 27th.

Please give us a call if there are any questions with regard to the above agendas. You can call Lydia at 718-671-3005 or Annie Eutsey at 718-320-1874.

As always, give a call to the homebound and those in nursing homes.

These calls cheer them up because they are remembered in your thoughts and prayers.

Good health and healings to everyone.

—Lydia Ruas

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Passover Reflections

by Rabbi Solomon I. Berl Spiritual Leader of Young Israel Synagogue Little things reveal much about us and the world. For example, a biologist can take a single cell and from it determine the entire genetic pattern of a person. A psychiatrist may determine a person’s motives by a slip of the tongue or a mistake in writing. A physician often can diagnose a severe illness from a minute sign or a slight symptom.

This thought finds an interesting illustration in a Talmudic story. A man who was named Mar Zutra once had a silver goblet stolen from his home. He noticed a disciple washing his hands and drying them on another person’s garment. Mar

Zutra then observed, “This is the person who stole the goblet – since he has no consideration for the property of his neighbor.� The man was apprehended and later confessed.

Our personalities are truly manifested in the little things that we do.

A person who is patient and courteous will reveal himself or herself in various ways in the home, in business and with friends. A person who is angry, indifferent or hostile will express this characteristic in many subtle instances in daily living. It is in the small and routine events of life that we reveal our larger selves.

Young Israel of Co-op City Young Israel of Co-op City (lower level of Dreiser Loop shopping center) is a house of worship that opens its doors every morning from 6 until 7 a.m.

Anyone who wishes to start the daily routine with prayers, during which our spiritual leader, Rabbi Solomon I. Berl, offers a brief Bible teaching is welcome.

On Friday evening, Sabbath services begin at 10 minutes after candle-lighting time. Saturday morning services

start at 9 a.m. Rabbi Berl delivers his sermon at 10:30 a.m.

The Rabbi’s class on the Torah reading of the week begins one hour before sunset every Saturday afternoon.

For office hours or any information you may seek, feel free to call (718) 671-2300 and leave your name, phone number and a brief message on the synagogue’s answering machine and your call will be returned as soon as possible.

Remember to vote this Wednesday, May 18th for 6 candidates in the Riverbay Board election.

Traditional Synagogue of Co-op City The Traditional Synagogue is located in Section 5, 120 Erdman Place in the rear lobby of Building 27B. Phone #: 718-379-6920 NOTE: Office hours are Thursday and Sunday from noon to 2 p.m.

SHABBAT ends today, May 14th at 8:53 p.m.

Candle Lighting for Friday, May 20th is 7:53 p.m.

The Synagogue has Services Friday night at sundown, and Saturday morning at 9 a.m. After Services, we always have a snack.

We need all Jewish men, if you can give 2 hours Saturday between 10 a.m. and noon, we need your help to make a Minyon. It would be a blessing.

GOOD AND WELFARE: We sell

TREE CERTIFICATES in Honor of or in Memory of a loved one. The cost is only $15 per tree. Mazol Tov to all having Simchas. If you’re feeling under the weather, we wish you a speedy recovery. Get well wishes to Linda Lubliner.

COMING EVENTS: The Synagogue will have BINGO this Sunday, May 15th, at 1 p.m.

The cost is only a $3 admission with refreshments. Also, there is a jackpot game which, for a full card, you can win $15 for the low cost of $2. Come spend a fun afternoon with your friends.

Wishing all our members and friends good health, peace and prosperity.

Your support of the Traditional Synagogue is greatly appreciated. —Gary Schwartz

Men’s Club of Traditional Synagogue Try your Luck with the Men’s Club Men’s Club of the Traditional Synagogue invites you to join us on to the RESORTS CASINO in Atlantic City on Sunday, May 29th, Memorial Day weekend, which is the start of the Summer Season. While in Atlantic City, stroll the boardwalk, visit other hotels and see the attractions.

Our bus is the only direct bus to Atlantic City on a Sunday. If you went on other trips to the Resorts Casino, please bring your Resorts Casino card, and any comps, from the casino.

Everyone in the community over 21 years old can attend our trips and functions.

The cost for the trip is $35 per person.

Receive a $25 slot bonus. You need a Resort Casino Card or a Government ID,

passport, non- or driver’s license to receive the bonus. On the bus, we provide a drink, snack, play bingo, 50/50 raffle, and show a movie. Please call ASAP for a reservation now or we may have to cancel the trip. We need more people for this trip.

We leave Einstein Loop at 8 a.m. by the supermarket; Asch Loop at 8:15 a.m. by the library, and Dreiser Loop, 8:25 a.m. by the hardware store.

For reservations, call Gary at 718-6718424 or Bruce at 718-320-2234.

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

Wishing everybody, peace and good health. —Gary Schwartz

Co-op City Toastmasters Club Have you ever been asked to speak in front of a group of people, and declined out of fear? Do you hesitate to speak up at a meeting because you think you may sound silly? Do you shudder at the mere thought of having to make presentations at work? Most people have a fear of public speaking, but fear no more! For over 90 years, Toastmasters International has helped millions of people just like you and me to feel confident when speaking in

front of anybody, from 1-on-1 interviews to gatherings of hundreds of people! Co-op City Toastmasters Club is a warm and friendly environment where we have a lot of fun while encouraging and nurturing members to conquer their fear of public speaking.

Even if you have no fear of speaking in front of people and you just want practice to improve your skills, our club is the place for you! As a member, you will also have opportunities at every

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meeting for developing the leader within you. Membership is open to adults aged 18 and over. DON’T MISS OUR NEXT MEETING – Co-op City Toastmasters meets every 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month at 2049 Bartow Avenue on the lower level in the Bartow Mall. Our next meeting is on Thursday, May 19th in room 31 at 7:30 p.m. SHARP. For more information, contact Club President Kim Robinson at (646) 996-0121 & Kim.

Robinson.TM@gmail.com or contact us on our club website, http://3824. toastmastersclubs.org, and click the “Contact Us� link on the left. You can also find us on Facebook at http:// www.facebook.com/CoOpCityToastm astersClub and on Meetup at http:// www.meetup.com/CoOpCityToastmas tersClub. For more information about Toastmasters International, visit http:// www.Toastmasters.com. —Kim Robinson

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

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

Our telephone number is 718-3203774.

Join us for a mid-week spiritual pick-up at our mid-week worship service on Wednesdays at 12:00 p.m. Bible study is on Wednesdays at 1:00 and 7:30 p.m. Bible study will also be held on Wednesday, May 18 at 5:00 p.m.

Prayer Service is held on Fridays at 12 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

Today, Saturday, May 14 at 10:00 a.m., the Diaconate Ministry will present the “Five Ships of the Church.” All are invited to come and support our deacons.

Tomorrow, Sunday, May 15, the Pastor’s Aide Ministry will celebrate their anniversary at 11:00 a.m. The guest speaker will be Rev. Deborah Jenkins, Pastor of Faith at Work Christian Church, located here in Co-op City. The theme for the day will be “Serving the Pastor As Though You Are Serving Christ.” All are invited to this celebratory service.

On Sunday, May 22, the Youth/ Young Adult Choir will celebrate their anniversary at our 11 a.m. service. At 3:30 p.m., the Praise Dance Ministry will celebrate their anniversary at 3:30 p.m. in room 45, Einstein Center. All are invited to celebrate with the Youth/ Young Adult Choir and Praise Dance Ministry.

On Saturday, June 4, at 9:30 a.m., the First Lady’s Ministry will host their

annual Gospel Breakfast in the Einstein Community Center, room 45.

Enjoy a delicious breakfast and feast on good music featuring Rev. Tyron Williams and the High Place Singers.

Adult ticket price is $25 and children 317 are $10. For tickets or additional information, call 718-862-9243, 646842-2458 or 718-320-3774.

The Building Fund Ministry will host a Father’s Day Luncheon on Sunday, June 19 from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m.

There will be great entertainment, good food and good fellowship. The donation is $40 for adults and $20 for children 616. Children 5 and under are free. The luncheon will be held in Einstein Center, room 38. For tickets or additional information, call 646-418-7102, 718-862-9243 or 718-320-3774.

You are invited to join the Scholarship Ministry on August 13 – 21, as they travel to Memphis, TN. You will have admission to the National Civil Rights Museum, dedicated to Martin Luther King’s struggle for equality; admission to STAX Museum of American Soul Music and additionally admission to the Memphis Rock and Roll Soul Museum and much more. Full payment is due on or before May 8. The cost for doubles will be $835. For additional information and reservations, call 718-671-7507, 718-379-0564 or 718-320-3774.

The Co-op City Baptist Church exists to glorify God and to establish a living community of people who follow the teachings of Jesus the Christ through worship, prayer, Bible study and fellowship.

We seek to meet the spiritual and physical needs of the church through ministry.

—Hattie L. Lucas

Church of God’s Children Pastors Nancy & Angelo Rosario and the congregation invite you to worship and learn God’s Word for a new you in your life. Make today the decision for Christ and let it be the first day of your new life. You may visit us and we hope you’ll stay, however, please visit and become a member at any of the many houses of worship in the Co-op City community that are teaching God’s Word. We are located at 127 Dreiser Loop (to the right of the Montefiore Health Clinic); 718-7909120. You can call the office and leave your prayer request for our prayer group that meets every Monday & Wednesday.

Schedule: Sunday, 5/15, a Special Worship service at the 9:30 a.m.

Spanish service with singer/artist Carmen Sanabria celebrating 60 years as an artist for our Lord. Guest speaker Evangelist Jose Rodriguez. Also our Children’s worship service. At the 1:15 p.m. English service, there will be a Youth presentation of the 10 Commandments. Sunday School, 11:30

a.m. for men, women, youth & children. Separate classes for each.

Monday study/prayer: 9:30-11:30 a.m. with Brother Steve. Wed. Prayer, 78:30 p.m. Fri: Leadership classes, 7 p.m.-8:30 p.m. DO NOT resist or run from the difficulties in your life. These problems are not random mistakes; they are hand-tailored blessings desired for your benefit and growth. Embrace all the circumstances that God allows in your life, trusting Him to bring good out of them. View problems as opportunities to rely fully on Him. When you start to feel stressed, let those feelings alert you to your need for God. Then, your needs become doorways to keep dependence on Him and increasing intimacy between you and God. Although many rely on self-sufficiency, reliance on Jesus produces abundant living in His kingdom. Thank Him for the difficulties in your life since they provide protection from the idolatry of self-reliance. Be blessed. Jesus really loves you. I know.

—Bishop Nancy Rosario

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Pentecostal Tabernacle The Pentecostal Tabernacle invites everyone to Worship Service every Sunday morning at 100 Co-op City Blvd., Building 22A, Bronx N.Y. 10475 Services for this week are as follow: Sunday School for all age groups begins at 10:30 a.m. Mid-day Service begins at 11:45 a.m. Prayer and fasting service will be held every Wednesday morning at 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

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

Youth service every Friday evening at 7:30.

Focus: The End Time, we are moving toward a grand finale. Therefore, be ye also ready: for in an hour as ye think not the son of man cometh. (Matthew 24: 44) Then shall the kingdom of heaven be like unto ten virgins, which took their lamps, and went forth to meet the bridegroom. And five of them were wise and five were foolish. They that were foolish took their lamps and took no oil with them, but the wise took oil in their vessels with their lamps. While the bridegroom tarried, they all slumbered and slept. And at midnight there was a cry made, behold, the bridegroom cometh; go ye out to meet him. Then all those virgins arose and trimmed their lamps. And the foolish said unto the wise, give us of your oil, for our lamps are gone out. But the wise answered, saying, not so; lest there be not enough for us and you, but

go ye rather to them that sell, and buy for yourselves. And while they went, the bridegroom came; and they that were ready went in with him to the marriage and the door was shut. Afterward came also the other virgins, saying, Lord, Lord, open to us but he answered and said, verily I say unto you I know you not Watch therefore, for ye know neither the day nor the hour wherein the son of man cometh. (Matthew 25:1-13) The son of man will soon return in an hour that we think not. We must give ourselves to prayer and fasting, continually studying of the word of God, and be prepared for His return.

Let us not be like the five foolish virgins who did take enough oil in their in their vessels, and oil in their lamp. Titus 2:13 states: Looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God and our Saviour Jesus Christ.

Noah had spent many years building the ark, and he knew that the season for divine judgment was near, but he did not know the exact day. The same apply to us in this time, we have seen signs and wonders, strange things are happening all around us, but we do not know the day and time of Christ’s return. There-fore, let us maintain a sweet fellowship with God and be prepared for the coming of our Lord and savior Jesus Christ.

For further information, call (718) 324-0334 or 717-320-4218.

—Rev. R. Sibblies

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CCPD receiving a Community Complaint if they are arrested by any police agency within the geographical confines of Co-op City.

Residents are reminded that barbequing is not permitted on any of the public areas of Co-op City. Strict guidelines set forth by the New York City Fire Department are in effect for barbequing only on terraces or townhouse patios. Propane tanks are strictly prohibited by the New York City Fire Department in any multiple family dwellings. Residents are also reminded that Bike Riding is not permitted near buildings, in shopping malls or anywhere else signs prohibiting bicycle riding are posted.

The Public Safety Department would like to remind everyone to stay safe this spring and summer, especially near pools, beaches and other bodies of water.

Opportunities Open to All applicants May 16th, 2016 to May 24th, 2016 Job Reference # 16-26 CSO Representative (Floater) Cooperators Services Greet visitors or callers and handle their inquiries or direct them to the appropriate persons based on the circumstances presented and the inquiries at-issue.

Communicate with shareholders, employees, and other individuals to answer questions, disseminate or explain information, take work orders, and address complaints. Answer telephones and give information to callers, take messages, or transfer calls to appropriate individuals. Use computers for various applicants, such as Microsoft Office and Mainframe databases.

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Unguarded beaches and pools are a threat to children and adults.

Always remember, if you see something, say something. Call 9-1-1 and the Department of Public Safety at (718) 671-3050 or online at www.ccpd.us. Callers may remain anonymous when giving information. The Co-op City Department of Public Safety would like to thank all persons who have called in suspicious activity.

It is by your actions that the crime rate remains low and a high quality of life is maintained.

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

persons. As Stevie Wonder said at the Grammys, “We need to make every single thing accessible to every person with a disability.” It is also important to remember that not all disabilities are visible. Someone who appears to be healthy may have a physical or developmental disability.

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

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

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Open to All applicants from May 6th, 2016 to May 17th, 2016 Job Reference # 16-27 Communications Coordinator Community Relations Research and compile potential media outlets.

Coordinate mailings and follow up to media.

Coordinate and post to social media (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram) company-approved content.

Coordinate special company outreach projects: Power Plant Video, Cooperators Orientation Video and orientation, etc. Interact with shareholders, community organizations and churches, outside agencies, vendors and volunteers to coordinate all aspects of special events.

Open to All applicants from May 16th, 2016 to May 24th, 2016 Job Reference # 16-28 Residential/Commercial Inspector Restoration Enforces the provisions of New York State/City housing and building codes, applicable administrative code, and other codes as they relate to the condition, structure, occupancy, use and maintenance of the Riverbay’s housing inventory. Direct and supervise work of restoration employees as required. Maintain and update inspection findings and records, and handles housing/building code enforcement and public record request. Inspect for housing/building code violations for multiple unit dwellings by determining substandard conditions as defined by housing codes.

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

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