Co-op City Times 05/27/17

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Mayor de Blasio Brings Promise Shareholders Invited To Of Waterfront Park To Co-op City Comment On Proposed Carrying Charge Increases Vol. 52 No. 21

A conference has been scheduled by the state Division of Housing and Community Renewal (DHCR) for Monday, June 19, at 7 p.m. in the Dreiser Auditorium at which “…cooperators, their representatives, and representatives of the housing company may meet with DHCR staff to discuss the proposed carrying charge increase and budget for Riverbay Corporation.”

This carrying charge conference follows the Riverbay Board vote on March 15 approving budgets for the next two fiscal years, 2017/2018 and 2018/2019, which include a 1.9% carrying charge increase to become effective on August 1, 2017, followed by 1.9% percent increase on August 1, 2018 and until the ending of the fiscal year on March 31, 2019.

The proposed budget also includes

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Saturday, May 27, 2017

a 5% increase in all parking charges, also effective August 1, 2017 until the ending of the fiscal year on March 31, 2019.

Riverbay’s operating budgets for the next two years remain flat and the increased revenue for Riverbay will help fund the $111.8 million projected over the next five years to pay for capital projects, including the replacement of elevator motors, balcony and façade repairs and waterproofing below the building porticos.

The revised five-year capital budget eliminates several projects that would have cost a total of $28.6 million. The five-year capital budget now totals $111.8 million, with $51.3 million to come from Riverbay’s reserve funds and $60.5 million from operating revenue over the five-year period. The

Results Of 2017 Riverbay Board Election To Be Certified May 31

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With voting in the 2017 Riverbay Board of Directors election completed on Wednesday, May 24, ballots will now be tallied by Election-America, Riverbay’s independent election contractor, and turned over to the election committee on May 31.

While e-ballots have been recorded by Election-America, mail-in ballots, which had to be postmarked by May 24th, will continue to arrive over the next couple of days to Election-America. Election Rule F (9) states that “… any mail-in ballot must be actually received no later than Tuesday, May 30” and electronic votes must be received “no later than 9 p.m. on May 24, 2017,” the end of the voting period.

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Mayor Bill de Blasio announces new waterfront park in Co-op City on May 25 in Bartow Center. Joining him were (L-R) Assemblyman Mike Benedetto, Councilman Andy King, Parks Commissioner Mitchell Silver, Board President Linda Berk and Community Board 10 Chair Martin Prince.

Photo by Rozaan Boone

Ongoing talks between Riverbay and New York City delivered the first results to Co-op City shareholders this week when Mayor Bill de Blasio visited the community and announced that the city and (Continued on page 4) Riverbay will work together to create a

BY JIM ROBERTS

Shareholders & Board Discuss State Of Community At Annual Meeting For the last many years, Riverbay’s annual shareholders meeting was the name given to the evening after voting in the annual Riverbay Board election stops and interested parties joined the candi(Continued on page 2) dates to watch the tallies come in and get the

BY BILL STUTTIG

Dominican Officers Visit Co-op City

Officers from the national police of the Dominican Republic paid a visit to Co-op City on Wednesday, May 24, to be taught defensive tactics by Co-op City’s training staff led by Detective Steve Grovesnor. Before the training session, Chief Frank Apollo addressed the more than 30 officers.

The visit to CCPD was arranged by International Relations Division of the New York State Fraternal Order of Police under its President Miguel Paulino Castro. The division works with numerous police forces from South and Central America to get them advanced training from police departments in New York State.

Photo by Bill Stuttig

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Shareholders Meeting

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unofficial results by the end of the evening.

This year, due to the new multi-option procedure for casting votes over the past week – which included the use of either online or mail-in ballots – tallies were not available immediately after the voting stopped.

So this year, the Riverbay Board decided that instead of canceling the meeting, they would hold it and open it up for shareholders to address the Board and Riverbay’s general counsel Jeffrey Buss about their concerns, complaints and compliments.

Only about 20 shareholders took advantage of the opportunity by coming to the Bartow Community Center at 9 p.m. on Wednesday and of the ones who did express their feelings about the current state of Riverbay, most had favorable things to say about both the current Board and Management.

Board Director Linda Berk announced at the outset of the meeting that election results as tabulated by Election-America would be available on May 31st and then opened the floor to any shareholder who would like to express their feelings on any Co-op City-related topic.

The first shareholder expressed her dismay on the general mood of the nation and her hope that the Board would grow to become the antithesis of that and work together for the good of the community in the months and years to come.

She added that she thought this year’s election process was conducted with the utmost professionalism and thinks of it as a sign of better things to come for this community.

Director Daryl Johnson took those comments as an opportunity to defend his position as a perceived maverick on the Board who often comes out in opposition to proposed resolutions. He said that he both likes and respects his fellow Board directors, but takes his contrary positions out of an obligation that he believes he has to protect the financial interests of the community’s shareholders. “We agree to disagree,” he explained “but overall, we care about each other.”

Board President Berk, in response, explained her efforts to develop a more professional Board under her leadership pointing specifically to a leadership conference the Board held last fall which she believes helped the directors to establish a more professional demeanor and operate more effectively for the good of the community.

The next shareholder to speak, Michael Miller, a former history teacher, said, “It’s okay to disagree, but we must not become disagreeable because that leads to chaos.” He called the current Board a good example of how a democracy should operate.

He added that the Board must discern between cheap housing and affordable housing and go with the latter in order to maintain Co-op City as an affordable but quality place to live that compares favorably with other developments through New York City, not only in terms of price, but in terms of amenities and services.

Director Marie Smith agreed with Mr. Miller’s comments and promised to continue to work for the community whether she is reelected to the Board or not, fighting through community involvement to maintain and improve the quality of life throughout Co-op City. “I want to keep this place affordable; I want to keep it clean and safe,” she explained.

Director Kevin Lambright shared that he was becoming concerned about increasingly venomous statements in local newspapers about fellow directors which he said he fears might take us back years to a time when he believes that past Management used such tactics to divide the community and the Board for its own purposes.

Director Sampson said that for one director to publically attack another director is unacceptable. “It makes the community look so much better when your Board is working together as opposed to working against each other,” Director Sampson said.

President Berk added that debate is an important part of the Board’s proper func-

Election certification

This initial count will detail the total number of ballots cast in the election, the total number of votes received by each candidate, the total number of votes cast for each candidate by building, the number of votes disqualified and the basis therefore, and the total number of ballots required for a quorum, which, this year, is 5,036 votes.

The election committee, according to the election rules, will commence a meeting at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, May 31, to review and certify the election results received from Election-America.

The committee has since adjourned that meeting to 9 p.m. on Wednesday, May 31, at which time, the final vote tally received from Election-America will be reviewed by the committee and certified. This meeting shall continue from day-to-day until the final count is completed.

Each of the seven candidates who ran in the election, along with one resident observer designated by each candidate, will be invited to attend the May 31st meeting and to observe the certification of the votes by the election committee.

After reviewing the vote count received from Election-America, the election committee will certify to the Riverbay Board of Directors that a quo-

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tioning and so is transparency, and that is why she is continuing with the policy of former Board President Cleve Taylor of distributing the community’s financial statements in the mail to each home as soon as the statements are completed each year.

She also said that Co-op City’s affordability at one time helped her get through a prolonged period of unemployment adding, “If it weren’t for Co-op City, I would be homeless,” and because of that, she said she dedicated herself to keeping the community affordable for all families here and promised to maintain that affordability amidst coming improvements, including new lobbies and elevators. “We ask you to be patient because we are making changes and I feel in three or four years, you are going to look around and say ‘wow, we have come a long way’.”

Director Bernie Cylich added that in spite of Co-op City’s problems and all the corruption of the past, “We are still the best deal in town.” To back that up, he pointed to various improvements of the recent past that make that statement a consensus reality, such as the Power Plant reducing the community’s dependence of electricity from outside utilities by more than $20 million per year.

Director Francine Reva Jones said that Co-op City has remained affordable despite an ongoing and necessary campaign to rebuild the community, a campaign that will include a $40 million expenditure to install new elevators, necessary work for the long-term safety of the community.

President Berk stated that a previous president two decades ago continually had her slate reelected on the promise of no carry charge increases. Berk said that eventually the community paid for that frugal but unwise decision of not investing in the needed maintenance of the community as expensive emergency repairs became commonplace in the early part of the past decade as a result.

Ms. Berk promised that that would not happen under this current Board’s fiscal policies.

“Our responsibility is to make sure you have an efficient, safe, clean living environment and we will do that and we will let you know if it might cost you something,” President Berk said. “We are not going to cut corners so we can campaign on not raising carrying charges. That is not going to happen. Not on my watch.”

Later in the meeting, a shareholder backed-up everything the directors said earlier by testifying the he and his family came to Co-op City from another comparable Bronx development 15 years ago and the reality, he said, is that there was and continues to be no comparison to Co-op City’s affordability and quality of life. He pointed to another development where he currently works as a security guard that has few of the amenities and services that Co-op City offers, but charges its residents much more. He contended that you can’t do better than Co-op City in terms of affordable living in New York City.

Some shareholders expressed confusion about the status of the ownership of their home. General Counsel Jeff Buss said that he would be happy to arrange to speak and explain the concept at building associations and other Co-op City resident meetings in the future.

Michelle Marbury, vice president of the Building 21 Association, said that one of the problems she constantly sees is residents thinking of themselves as tenants instead of owners and she said that that is an education project that must be undertaken by the Board in partnership with building associations throughout Co-op City.

Ms. Marbury shared that she has been continually frustrated when requests to eliminate the word “tenant” from Management literature is not acted upon, even after many months and years or repeated requests.

Other shareholders expressed frustration with the amount of subletting going on in the community. Board members advised residents not to confront the situation on their own, but to be patient because the Board and Management are working on a policy to effectively root out much of the subletting going on in the community through a new technology-based program.

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that the voting period be extended for an additional 20 days. During the extension period, shareholders who are eligible to cast a vote in the Board election, and who received a ballot but did not cast their vote by the May 24th deadline, will be allowed to cast their ballot. If, however, a quorum is still not reached by the end of the extended voting period, the Board of Directors may schedule a new election, to be conducted within 30 days of the date that the election committee certifies the lack of a quorum.

Until a quorum is achieved and an election is validated, existing Board directors will continue to hold their seats.

The deadline to file challenges to the certification of a candidate, or the results of the election, or the election of any one candidate, based upon election irregularities or the failure of a candidate to meet required qualifications, is Thursday, June 1, at 5 p.m. Should the voting period be extended due to lack of a quorum, the deadline to file challenges will also be extended until one day after the election has been certified by the election committee. Failure to meet these deadlines will preclude consideration of the challenge by the election committee.

rum was obtained, the total number of votes cast, the total number of votes disqualified, the total number of votes cast for each candidate and the names of the candidates who were elected. This report will list the five candidates who received the highest number of votes who will be certified as having been elected to full three-year terms on the Board, followed by the candidate receiving the sixth highest number of votes who will be certified as having been elected to fill any vacant seat on the Board, if any, which will have the longest unexpired term; as well as the remaining candidates in descending order of votes received in the election.

The election committee will then publicly post the official results of the 2017 Board election in the residential buildings, community centers and on the Riverbay crawler. In addition, the official results will also be published in the June 3rd issue of the Co-op City Times.

In the event a quorum was not reached when Election-America turns over the final vote tally to the election committee on May 31st after electronic and all mail-in ballots – which will continue to trickle in to the election contractor until May 30 – have been counted, the committee may recommend

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Riverbay Holiday closing and Co-op City Times deadline Riverbay’s administrative offices will be closed on Monday, May 29, in observance of Memorial Day. Shareholders may contact the Emergency Maintenance Desk at (718) 320-3300 (option 3) for service emergencies and the Co-op City Public Safety Department at (718) 671-3050, and 9-1-1 for all other emergencies.

Because of the holiday shortened work week, all Directors’ viewpoints and club articles must be submitted by 9 a.m. on Tuesday, May 30. Material received after this time will not be considered for publication in the Saturday, June 3, issue of the Co-op City Times. Please note that this deadline will be strictly enforced to ensure the paper meets its production schedule.

We wish our readers a safe and enjoyable Memorial Day holiday weekend.

Community Fair June 3 at Section 1 Greenway Come join the fun at the Co-op City Community Fair on Saturday, June 3 from noon to 6 p.m. on the Section 1 Greenway. There will be food and drinks, entertainment and much, much more along with a celebration of Caribbean American Heritage Month. For vendor information call Leandra Peters at 718.320.3300 x3500 or go to www. ccc-fair.eventbrite.com

Shred Day, June 3 Protect your identity and shred your personal papers for free at Shred Day, on Saturday, June 3, 12–3 p.m. The location is at 120 Dreiser Loop. Bring up to three boxes per household of old bank statements, old papers with personal identifying information, old pay stubs and credit card applications that should be discarded. This event is sponsored by NYC Comptroller Scott M. Stringer, with Congressman Eliot Engel, State Senator Jamaal Bailey, Assemblymember Michael Benedetto, Councilmember Andy King and AARP New York.

Call 212-669-3916 with questions.

BY BILL STUTTIG Three more officers from the Riverbay Public Safety Department passed the 110-hour New York State training program to qualify as Emergency Medical Technicians.

The three new EMTs will now allow the department to occasionally deploy two separate ESU vehicles in the community, said Lieutenant Chris Bulat, supervisor of the community’s Emergency Service Unit program, which provides 24-hour emergency service to Co-op City residents.

The three new EMTS are Officers Mumbi Banfield, Amanda Esparra, and Victoria Royal and their certification as EMTs bring the total number of qualified EMTs on staff with Public Safety to 14 officers.

In January, Officers Ryan Wilkins and Victor Reyes graduated from the same program with Officer Wilkins receiving top student honors in his class. This time around, another Public Safety officer, Amanda Esparra, received top honors in the class, taught by instructors from Code One Training.

Aside from top honors, each Public Safety Officer who completed the 110 hours of training scored a 95 or better on the written test on the course material given at the end of the training program.

Lt. Bulat said each of the new EMTs will be assigned to a different tour where they will receive on-thejob training working side-by-side with veteran members of the Emergency Service Unit, learning how to use all of the equipment needed to perform non-medical functions. Their

Deepest Condolence It is with much sadness that we announce the passing of Jerry Barnett, former director of the Riverbay Power Plant, who passed away on Sunday, May 21, 2017.

Mr. Barnett worked for the Riverbay Corporation for 34 years before retiring in 2005.

Funeral service was held on Thursday, May 25.

Those who wish may make memorial donations to United Church of Rockville Centre, 430 Morris Ave., Rockville Ctr, NY 11570, or to the Camp ANCHOR Program Fund, 630 Lido Blvd, Lido Beach, NY 11561, in memory of Mr. Jerry Barnett.

Please keep the Barnett family in your thoughts and prayer during their period of bereavement.

addition to the unit allows it to be back at full capacity and when possible employ two separate, two person ESU trucks (units) on tours, increasing the availability of local emergency services to the community and decreasing the community’s dependency on FDNY ESU units coming from outside the community.

Chief Frank Apollo, who was the guest speaker at the Code One graduation ceremonies last week said, “I am extremely proud of the EMT status that Officers Royal, Esparra and Banfield have attained. I understand how difficult and demanding the EMT classes can be as I too had served the community on the Emergency Service Unit for over seven rewarding years. It was truly an honor for me to attend the Code One graduation ceremony and see my personnel receive their course completion certificates, as well as Officer Esparra receiving top honors.

"Words cannot explain how spirited it makes me feel when our offi-

Chief Apollo, ESU Esparra and Owner/ operator/Director of Code 1 Training, John Diaz.

cers achieve a goal,” Chief Apollo added. “I wish them the best of luck, I know they will make significant and positive life-changing impacts in the community which they serve."

Memorial Day observance planned for tomorrow at Mosley Veterans Memorial Park Tomorrow, May 28th, Co-op City residents will honor the memory of those who gave their life for the country during this nation’s military conflicts as a Memorial Day Ceremony is scheduled for 1 p.m. at the community’s Harley J. Moseley Veterans Memorial Park on Bartow Avenue.

The ceremonies honoring those who served in the many wars of the United States and all those who are currently serving in the military on active duty, in the National Guard or in the Reserves, will be hosted by the American Legion Post 1871 and the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary.

Music for the day will be provided by the New York City Transit Authority Drum and Bagpipes and remarks honoring our veterans will be offered by invited guests, elected officials and veteran leaders from throughout Co-op City and the Bronx.

Following the speeches, there will be the laying of the wreath at the community’s Veterans’ Memorial at the center of the park and a gun salute by the Post 1871 Honor Guard.

After the ceremonies, refreshments will be served by the American Legion Auxiliary Post 1871.

T h e o b s e r va n c e i s sponsored by American Legion Post 1871 and Riverbay Corporation.

In case of rain, festivities will be moved inside to room 31 of the Bartow Community Center.

For more information, call Adeyemi LaCrown TOBA, Post Commander, (347) 327-6288.

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Mayor’s Visit

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New York as a public park. The resolution was approved by a vote of 8 to 4 with 3 absent.

The resolution authorizes the Board President to execute the Memorandum of Donation and, “… along with General Counsel and Management, to enter into negotiations with the City of New York regarding this proposed future park and take all other steps necessary to carry out this resolution.”

De Blasio thanked several officials in attendance including City Parks Commissioner Mitch Silver, Community Board #10 Chairperson Martin Prince and Riverbay General Manager Noel Ellison. Others in attendance included Congressman Elliot Riverbay Board President Linda Berk addresses the gathering Engel, State Assemblyman Mike Benedetto thanking the Mayor and his adminstration for partnering with the and City Council Member Andy King. community to develop the waterfront.

The mayor made special mention of the contribution of Riverbay Board President new city waterfront park along the Hutchinson River in Linda Berk. “Linda was one of the powerful voices Co-op City. who helped us to focus on this project in City Hall,” the Speaking to a gathering in room 31 of the Bartow mayor said. “The minute it was said, ‘Linda, we want Center on Thursday evening, May 25, de Blasio said: “Co-op City is an amazing place, the biggest affordable housing development in the history of New York City.

People to this day continue to keep the original commitment to each other that Co-op City was founded on and I think that makes this one of the special places in New York City.”

De Blasio said it’s important to have more park space for the people of Co-op City because this community, like most of the Bronx, didn’t get its fair share of city services over the past decades. “Working people haven’t gotten the same amount of amenities including parks that people in more privileged areas have,” he said. “Knowing that the beautiful waterfront looking over Pelham Bay Park was there, but wasn’t accessible was frustrating, so when I heard at a meeting with leadExecutive GM Bob Klehammer, General Counsel Jeff ers of Co-op City that this was a lost opportunity, we Buss and General Manager Noel Ellison discuss the proposed project with the Mayor’s personnel. started getting to work to figure out how to do it.”

Mayor de Blasio was introduced by Co-op City to see what it would take,’ she was right there every shareholder Eva Kindaichi-Lazaar, president of the step of the way to make sure this happened. She gets a Broun Place Association and a long-time resident of lot of credit for that and I want to thank her.” the community who raised her three daughters here..

Board President Berk thanked all the elected offi“When you are the parent of small children, parks cials who helped make the proposal to build the waterare your lifeline. The parks in Co-op City are where I front park a reality. met many of the friends who are here tonight. To this “On behalf of the Riverbay Board of Directors and day, the parks give us a place to breathe and our kids, shareholders, I want to thank Mayor de Blasio for taking the time to listen. I have looked at that waterfront lay dormant for 50 years and I’m excited that now we’re going to have an opportunity to sit by the water and enjoy the peace and the calm. The city came in and said what we can do to make your life better and that’s exciting because they have approached this as a partnership. They listened and they moved quickly so the dream didn’t die.”

Berk said the project couldn’t have happened without Riverbay Executive General Manager Bob Klehammer. Klehammer, executive general manager with Riverbay’s managing agent Douglas Elliman Property Management, said: “I’m just happy within the first Assemblman Michael Benedetto (left) and Board Director Rod Saunders.

Photos by Rozaan Boone

place to thrive. Parks are the spaces that help make Co-op City a neighborhood, a community; parks help civilize us. In fact, just the other day, I said to my husband, ‘wouldn’t it be nice if they cleaned up the area around the water inlet and made it a real park?’ And now, that’s going to happen. We’ll have a new park, which will add value to Co-op City in the Bronx, financially and emotionally. One day soon, we’ll be able to walk along the water through our new park and that will be so beautiful.”

De Blasio announced that Riverbay will donate the land and the city will create a new 1.4 acre park right on the waterfront.

The Riverbay Board passed Emergency Resolution #17-33 at a meeting on May 24 that approved a Memorandum of Donation between the City of New York and the Riverbay Corporation for the proposed donation of a parcel of land along the Hutchinson River to be developed by the City of

Councilman Andy King (at podium), expresses confidence that Parks Commissioner Silver will get the job done.

year of being the executive general manager here in Co-op City that we’ve been able to get City Hall to agree to open up the waterfront area access. It’s something we talked about when the Board was interviewing Douglas Elliman for this position. It will be a process, but now we know that the city is on board.”

Riverbay General Manager Ellison said: “This is a major step forward in the effort to work in concert with city government. Thanks to the mayor, we’ve been able to speak with a lot of agencies and get other things done.

“We can now get an unsightly area beautified and allow shareholders to enjoy more of Co-op City.

Share-holders will have the chance to say what they

Co-op City shareholder Eva Lazaar opens the press conference and introduces Mayor de Blasio.

would like to see in the park and while we won’t be able to do everything, getting input from everyone is what democracy is all about in developing the area.”

No time frame was discussed about when the planning stages of the project would be completed and when actual construction might begin. Discussion going forward will include details on what the park will contain and how it will be paid for.

Approvals from state officials and Riverbay’s oversight agencies and mortgage lender are also necessary, as well as approval from Riverbay’s Board of Directors of the final proposal.

(See page 9 for more pictures.)

Board of Directors’ Meeting - May 24, 2017 Emergency Reading - Resolution #17-33

SUBMITTED BY: Linda Berk SECONDED BY: Claudia Sampson, Bernard Cylich and Leah Graham BOARD OF DIRECTORS’ MEETING, DATED: May 24, 2017

NOW THEREFORE, LET IT BE RESOLVED: that the Board approves the Memorandum of Donation, dated May 25, 2017 between the City of New York and the Riverbay Corporation for the proposed donation of a 2.28 acre parcel of land along the Hutchinson River to be developed by the City of New York as a public park; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the President is authorized to execute the May 25, 2017 Memorandum of Donation and along with General Counsel and Management to enter into negotiations with the City of New York regarding this proposed future park and take all other steps necessary to carry out this resolution.

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

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Community Garden Visit And Mother’s Day Spa

It’s

HAPPENING in Co-op City!

BY FRANCINE JONES

The first graders of P.S. 153 visited the Rivers Run Community Garden last Thursday. The children had an amazing time. Each of the five classes came with a holder containing butterflies which the teachers released into the air to the excitement and amazement of the children. The children also had fun doing rock painting, using a variety of colorful markers. They toured the garden, enjoyed lunch and delighted in fun and free play. One outstanding student from each class was recognized and awarded a thermos as a special gift.

I was pleased to volunteer to assist at the garden and pleased to see parents, family members and Public Safety there to support the school. The garden leaders plan to host the P.S. 153 fourth graders in the near future. They are doing a wonderful service for our community.

Photos by Francine Jones

A butterfly spreads its wings

Lunch time at the garden

The five honorees

Releasing the butterflies

Hundreds of cooperators attended the Mother’s Day Spa affair sponsored by State Senator Jamaal Bailey last Saturday. It began with entertainment by vocalist Daisy Windley and the Cool Collaborators Band that performed many R&B and other popular songs.

Many attendees were pampered with beauty care, massages and health screenings. A doctor addressed us regarding regular mammograms, pap tests and colonoscopy testing. Fill

Rock painting

A path on the garden tour

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(718) 671-2233 DR. LOUIS JACOBS, DIRECTOR ALL FOOT CONDITIONS TREATED Hand Treatment Table your diet with healthy fruits, vegetables and Mother’s Day Massage water and get regular exercise in order to avoid the major killers of heart disease, cancer and diabetes. All enjoyed lunch while being entertained by a lovely dancer.

I thanked Sen. Bailey for an afternoon of healthy fun and entertainment. We look forward to more events of this kind.

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Diabetic Patients with Medicare may be eligible for shoes.

L-R: Francine Jones, Senator Jamaal Bailey and Michelle Mabry.

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Letters to the Editor

The Co-op City Times welcomes issue-oriented letters to the editor to be considered for publication. All letters, in prose, not poetry, must be addressed to the editor, not to third parties. All letters must be signed by the writers and include their addresses and phone numbers, which will be kept confidential, so that the editor – can•verify the of Anonymous or unsigned letters will not be accepted for publication. cannot 350 –• – authenticity •All–letters • –must •–thebe•authors.

•Co-op – City Times – •by–3Letters •p.m.– every • – Monday •exceed – •– •words.

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

Mutual Trust And Cooperation Among Board Members Necessary For Success To the Editor: I've been reading quite a few statements alleging dictatorship on the Riverbay Board. Although I'm not on the Board and not privy to all that goes on, I'm not reading this from the vast majority of Board members and I'm sure that if this was going on, most of the other members would state this and also take actions to stop this.

A dictator is one who decides quickly (it is a word that comes from Latin). A dictator is also one who overthrows a government by force using violence, intimidation, propaganda and corruption. I honestly don't see these qualities in our Board president.

The Board president, to my knowledge, is elected to lead the Board and in that capacity, does not have to seek permission before acting on every single thing, but is given some leeway and to act as president on some things without having to consult the entire Board. This applies to presidents of corporations all over the country. With major

items, it is wise and proper to consult and include the entire Board and not act unilaterally.

This Riverbay Board, and the future coming Board, are in the position to do a lot of good for the community. No one on the Board (and this includes the president) will always get their way. Former US President Barack Obama can tell you this and yet he led this nation out of disaster caused by the previous administration while he faced obstruction from Republicans and opponents from the Tea Party during his entire presidency.

I trust the integrity of the overall vast majority of our Board members and truly believe they love our community.

Let us not return to Boards of the past that led this corporation almost to bankruptcy and doom.

In unity there is strength, and mutual trust and cooperation among Board members is necessary to progress and succeed! Let's do this!

—Mike Miller

Celebrate Malcolm X To the Editor: Nationwide, people celebrated May 19th, the birthday of Malcolm X (May 19, 1925 – February 21, 1965). He was born Malcolm Little and later also known as el-Hajj Malik el-Shabazz. Malcolm X was an African-American Muslim minister and human rights activist and a courageous advocate for Black people, following the teachings of the Honorable Elijah Muhammad, leader of the Nation of Islam. He indicted white America in the harshest terms for its crimes against Black Americans. His detractors accused him of preaching racism and violence, but his supporters believed it to be speaking “Truth to Power.” He was one of the greatest and most influential African-Americans in history. He emphasized Pan-Africanism, Black selfdetermination, and Black self-defense. There is an annual pilgrimage on May 19th to the gravesite of el-Hajj Malik el-Shabazz. You may visit The Malcolm X and Dr. Betty Shabazz (his wife) Memorial and Educational Center, 3940 Broadway @ West 165th Street, NYC, and/or participate in several events taking place this weekend.

President and founder of the National Action Network,

Rev. Al Sharpton, convened another successful convention on April 26th-29th with the theme “Everything is at Stake.”

Some of the most revered pastors and influential leaders participated, including Rev. Dr. W. Franklyn Richardson, Convention Chairman. On opening day, we were addressed

by Eric Holder, Jr. Esq., former U.S. Attorney General; Thomas Perez, Chairman, Democratic National Committee; and Benjamin Crump, Esq. In the following days, we heard from: the Honorable Ras Baraka, Mayor, Newark, NJ; the Honorable Charles B. Rangel, Retired Harlem Congressman; the Honorable Adriano Espaillat, Congressman; NYC First Lady Chirlane McCray; Dr. Steve Perry, educator; Van Jones, and more. There were engaging moderators, including Errol Lewis, Angela Rye and Dr. Rudolph Crew.

Among the vast number of topics, the issues that I viewed as needing the most attention were: Criminal Justice Reform, voting in local elections, and involvement in the investment of our pension funds. I was pleased to see several members of the African-American Association of Co-op City and the NAACP Co-op City Branch.

—Francine Jones

Outsiders Access To Our Laundry Facilities

Racism and corruption

To the Editor: I keep saying our laundry facilities are too cheap and outsiders will continue to do their laundry here. This is not fair as we, the shareholders, pay for the water, gas and electricity to maintain Coinmach’s cheap price. I continue seeing people unloading their cars and doing their laundry here, so I say do away with cash and go with the shareholders’ plastic to use the machine. Also, all registered household residents should have a limit and it would be suspicious if someone living by themselves does 500 lbs. of laundry a month. Therefore, I believe the account can be under control.

Anyone can do outsiders’ laundry here for a fee!!! It's not right.

We have the technology and we should pressure Coinmach to use available methods of control for each family here. The overwhelming use of these machines should be investigated.

—Nick Liberati

To the Editor: I agree with Mary Pearson about the need for respect. I disagree with her letter when she refers to President Trump's agenda as "racist" and "corrupt."

The term racist is used frequently without much appreciation for the fact that words do have meanings. We should look at some of what I consider the baseless charges of racism lodged against Trump supporters.

There have been at least a dozen incidents where phony charges of “racism” were promulgated against persons supporting President Trump. The mainstream media rarely provides the follow-up decision confirming that an alleged 'hate-crime' was made up by anti-Trump protesters. (Continued on page 10)

Important Notice to Shareholders of Building 35 Article SIXTH of your Occupancy Agreement provides, in part, that your lease automatically renews for an additional three (3) year period. You need to do nothing if you want your lease to extend for another three (3) year period.

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

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Public Safety Report

CCPD Offers Safety Tips For Parking In Garages And Parking Lots

BY LIEUTENANT PAM APOLLO

Recent upgrades to pavement markings and signs in the garages have been completed. The goal of these upgrades is to insure safety for people operating vehicles inside the garages. For those persons who are new to parking in the garages or those who would like to brush up on garage etiquette and safety, we provide these safety tips.

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

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

It is essential that persons who park their vehicles in any of Co-op City’s parking facilities adhere to all traffic and safety rules. Speed limits must be obeyed at all times. Arrows directing the flow of traffic must be followed at all times. Signs on the walls, as well as arrows on the ground, have been added to control the flow of traffic on the floors while looking for parking or exiting the garage. Drive at a safe rate of speed to allow you to react in time if someone is in violation of a directional arrow. Up and down ramps must only be utilized for their intended direction. What may seem like a shortcut can easily become a head-on collision. Garage rules and regulations are enforced by the Co-op City Department of Public Safety, as well as the Parking Facilities Department.

The Mall #2 Shopper’s Parking Lot is another area in which safety upgrades have been made. Directional arrows have been repainted on the ground. It is extremely important to follow these arrows especially when entering or exiting the lot. Handicapped parking areas have also been repainted. Remember that the Mall #2 Shopper’s Parking Lot has a two-hour parking limit and is only intended for shoppers while shopping in the stores. Various means of enforcement are utilized, including towing of vehicles in violation of parking regulations. New York City Parking Summonses can be issued on private property for violations of Handicapped Parking regulations. Please be courteous to persons needing Handicapped Parking by not parking in those spots without a permit at any time even if waiting in your car.

The Co-op City Department of Public Safety utilizes uniformed officers in vehicles, in scooters, on bicycles, on segways and on foot to patrol garages and parking lots. Garages patrols are conducted around the clock. Foot sweeps of garages allow officers to conduct thorough and methodical inspections. Detectives in plainclothes are also utilized to patrol the garages. Video surveillance is also in use within the garages. Upgrading and expansion of video surveillance is ongoing.

Reports of suspicious persons or activities are (Continued on page 30)

OPPORTUNITIES AT CO-OP CITY For information on CONTRACT OPPORTUNITIES ONLY, please contact: Lenya Garcia at Lgarcia@riverbay corp.com; and Barbara Penn at Bpenn@riverbaycorp.com.

Please note that emails should be sent to both parties.

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

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

CONTRACT SUMMARY

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

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

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Community Love Letter

least, thank you to the Riverbay Board liaisons Director’s Viewpoint who work tirelessly to support the many activities handled by fifteen Board directors and the Riverbay staff who, under our new It’s Been a Privilege Management team, are embracing the Dear shareholders and neighbors, Unfortunately, given other pressing new transition and through trainings, responsibilities, I was not able to and business operating improvements request your support to run in this that will provide shareholders with the year’s Board of Director’s election. quality of service we all deserve. Thank Nevertheless, I wanted to take the time you, Co-op City family, for the opportuto express my gratitude for the six nity to be that voice on issues most important to you. years I served on your behalf.

Congratulations Are in Order As your exiting director, I would like I would like to congratulate the five to say thank you to all of the cooperators who supported me during my two individuals elected as Riverbay Board of three-year terms as one of your Board Directors for the next three years. Many directors in both a vice president and of the candidates did well during the second vice president position. It was an forums and being elected as a Board honor to speak on your behalf no matter director is a great way to share your talthe outcome and being part of the deci- ents and give back to our community. To sions made to obtain the much needed those who were reelected, it was much guaranteed loan that kept us an afford- deserved as they too have unique talents able community. Also, it was a privilege and understand the dynamics and importo sit at the table with several like- tance of their role. As new directors, I minded directors who shared the same believe having an orientation is the best passion and worked hard on behalf of all way to become familiar with the corporathe cooperators in this community. tion and gain an understanding of their Thank you to those who smile and say roles. Essentially, these defined roles “hello” when I pass by and those who include assessing the overall direction, recognized my efforts and encouraged and strategy of the corporation, establishme to stay the course. Thank you to ing policies through resolutions, serving those who actively participated on com- on committees and ensuring the managemittees I chaired, invited me to their build- ment team is accountable for overseeing ing association meetings, and stopped to the day-to-day operation of the business.

After Director Reva Jones’ 2012 orishare their community likes, dislikes, and what they wanted changed. It all made a entation request, I am happy to have difference and helped me grow. Thank initiated a structure for one of our first you to the Co-op City Police Dept. and Board of Directors orientations in Chief Apollo who work hard to keep our 2013, where I learned quite a bit. And community safe, Board directors apprised, so with that, I sincerely wish the five and actively participates in various com- new directors and the other ten Board munity policing events. Last, but not members much success in moving the

Leah Graham

corporation and community forward.

Carrying Charge Increase – A Cooperator’s Thoughts A few days ago, I was happy to receive an email from a shareholder who inquired as to the reasons for another increase and whether the revenue from the prior increase and other cost savings provided enough to cover our capital projects? Here was my response: Over the last few months, the Board met on several occasions regarding the budget and how the expenses of the corporation would affect shareholders in terms of carrying charge increases. In keeping this an affordable community while concentrating on the required construction, maintenance and increased costs to the property, some directors preferred to see relevant cost reductions of about 10% within the departments first while other directors were satisfied with the numbers presented. After much discussion and Board vote, the majority of votes passed the two carrying charge increases. I believe there could have been additional budget changes within certain departments without affecting quality of service.

The sole reason for the carrying charge increases is to fund our Capital Projects cost as there are a few, e.g., elevators, brick work, etc. The Operating Budget, which is the cost of running Co-op City on a day-to-day basis, is projected to operate at a surplus. This surplus is, in large part, due to the prior increase. The Riverbay Finance team projects a $7.8 million surplus this year and an additional $7.3 million surplus

next year. In case of an emergency, the corporation should always have a sufficient amount of money in the bank.

However, the costs of the capital projects exceed the operating budget surpluses. The five-year capital projects cost is projected at $111.8 million.

It’s suggested that we not view the $111.8 million as a cost but as an investment in Co-op City. This is because the much needed repairs and improvements will greatly enhance the property (infrastructure) and quality of life, with some of the improvements resulting in efficiencies to help reduce our operating costs moving forward. I hope my response satisfied the shareholder’s questions regarding these increases. It’s always been a pleasure to see cooperators’ interests and involvement in the community, as well as being concerned with the business side of the house.

In Closing Given the size of our corporation and the fact that we are a city within a city, the Board, moving forward, may consider reviewing the budget more frequently and providing more budgetary accountability directly with the department heads.

As an existing director after six years, I’ve had the opportunity of interacting with a talented group of directors who are equally dedicated to ensuring we stay financially solvent while maintaining affordability. I love you all and look forward to seeing you in the community.

Warmest Regards, Leah Graham “We rise by lifting others”

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More Highlights From Mayor’s Visit

Shareholders in attendance to hear the Mayor’s annoucement.

Mayor’s staff answers questions posed by Exec. GM Bob Klehammer, while Assistant Exec. GM Cary Smith and General Counsel Jeff Buss listen in.

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Board Secretary Francine Reva Jones (center) arrives at the press conference.

Photos of the Co-op City Waterfront on display.

L-R: Board Director Andrea Leslie, Kevin Lambright and First Vice President Cylich.

First Vice President Bernie Cylich chats with Mayor de Blasio and Congressman Eliot Engel.

Read and follow the Co-op City Times online at http://issuu.com/cctimes now also available on iOS and Android devices Shareholders listen attentively to the speakers.

Neva Shillingford-King, Board President Linda Berk and Rev. Dr. Robert A. Smith.

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Director’s Viewpoint

Evelyn Turner The Picture Several cooperators were concerned that a candidate was allowed to have two pictures at New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio’s Birthday Fund Raiser published during the election process.

Cooperators Concerns A cooperator did some research on the cost of new copiers and shared with this director that with the $309.834.72 + tax approved for 3 years, the cooperator believes we could have purchased our own. Moving forward, the Board should advocate for more cost analysis comparison.

The call and input from a concerned cooperator was appreciated.

NAACP A cooperator was appalled to receive a Robo call from an officer of the NAACP (National Association for the Advancement of Colored People) Co-op City Chapter endorsing some candidates and excluding others.

Cash Cow For Consultants This director will advocate that we examine closely why Management needs to possibly create a millionaire at cooperators’ expense for repair of elevators. When equipment is purchased, it comes with

Polytricks And Politics instructions. So why do we need someone to rewrite the instructions? This director is not convinced that we don’t have paid staffs that are unable to read and monitor the correct installation of parts for the elevators. Others who have benefited, in my opinion, from hefty consultants’ fees include letters concerning asbestos and the Power Plant consultant. The list goes on and on. It’s a new year for the Board and hopefully collectively will ask the hard questions before “rubber stamping” what is presented by Management. It’s time to let politics and polytricks rest for 12 months.

Carrying Charge Increase A cooperator wants to know what happened with all the funds from the last increase. Also, if we have saved so much money from different sources, why don’t we have money for capital improvements?

This concern is being researched.

Older American Month This director has been invited to participate in a Thrive NYC mental health initiative with the First Lady and the Commissioner of DFTA (Department of the Aging) that seeks to pair home-bound seniors with volunteer visitors to decrease social isolation.

This is an intergenerational event. If you are interested in this volunteer-Friendly Visiting Program opportunity, please contact me at eturner@riverbayboard.com or call 917-324-1033.

The Election Is Over The community has elected five candidates for a

Notice to All Shareholders

Letters

required 15 member Board of Directors. Once the politics of who is voted in and out as officers is complete, the art of constructive confrontation is necessary to move us forward, not backward. Many directors dread tense, angry and war-like confrontations.

However, in my opinion, it’s difficult to allow officers, with the support of the majority, to take away freedom of speech. This director is hopeful that we can make confrontation professional, not personal.

We now know that even with new Management, we must keep a watchful eye on expenditures and who is being recommended for contracts. We must also pay attention to who is elected president and treasurer of the Board because of their special privileges in regard to writing and approving expenditures.

This year, we must also review the contract for General Counsel (law firm for the Board) and open up the bidding for this required position.

Thank You, Cooperators… ...For voting because you care about keeping Co-op City affordable and a great place to live. Thank you Section 5 for having the LARGEST forum turnout.

You have 15 highly motivated Board members who are volunteering because they care! Keep your ideas, comments and concerns coming? We are all about protecting your investment.

The polytricks and politics are over! May I hear from you soon?

Yours in Service – Evelyn M. Turner, LCSW – eturner@riverbayboard.com - 917-324-1033.

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Please note that any requests for key/other retrievals from an elevator pit on Memorial Day, Monday, May 29, will be at the rate of $325 due to the holiday, and not at the usual $25 fee. It is, therefore, suggested that if you can instead wait one day and have your retrieval done on Tuesday, May 30, that may be more economical.

Thank you for your attention.

Have a safe and happy Memorial Day. —Riverbay Elevator Department

In New York City, for example, a Muslim college student reported being attacked by a group of Trump supporters and, following a police investigation, she was arrested for filing a false police report.

In the last administration, hundreds of Mexican nationals died as a result of the blotched 'Operation Fast and Furious' fiasco, where our federal government allowed licensed firearms dealers to sell weapons to illegal straw buyers in the hope of tracking the guns to Mexican drug cartels so they can be arrested, but I believe the U.S. press covered up that scandal. I think the murder of the American ambassador and three American citizens at Benghazi indicated corruption at the highest levels, but the media, in my opinion, put a phony spin on it.

—David Hammer

Assemblyman Benedetto & State Senator Bailey Re-Start Lobby Visits

Convector Cleaning Tips

After their initial joint-Lobby Visit held at 100 Dreiser Loop, Assemblyman Michael Benedetto and State Senator Jamaal Bailey will continue lobby visits on the following dates: • Thursday, June 1 at 4180 Hutchinson River Parkway (Building #32A) • Thursday, June 15 at 120 Co-op City Boulevard (Building #22B).

With the passing of the state budget, Assemblyman Benedetto will have more time to resume his popular visits to the lobbies of the Co-op City buildings.

“I always feel that an elected official has an obligation to keep in touch with those who elected him or her,” said Assemblyman Benedetto. “To this end, I do these visits and they have always proved to be a delight.”

The legislative session runs from January to June each year, with the first three months being dedicated to putting together the State Budget. As the budget comes together, legislators spend much of their time in Albany and cannot get around their districts as much as they would want.

“My intent is to make up for some of the time lost when I was up in Albany – sometimes for 4 or 5 days each week. I love my job and my Albany duties, but I miss talking directly to those who elected me,” Benedetto observed.

The assemblyman, along with State Senator Bailey, will be in the lobbies of the aforementioned buildings from 5:15 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. All are invited to come and discuss whatever is on their mind.

MTA Real-Time Service Updates The most up-to-date information on MTA service status is always available at www.mta.info. For immediate notice of service changes, sign up for email or text alerts at www.mymtaalerts.com. For weekend subway service changes, visit web.mta.info/weekender.

Cooperators urged to check convectors prior to air-conditioning season If cooperators follow the procedures recommended below, the number of malfunctioning convector units can be greatly reduced.

Cleaning Procedure: 1. Make sure all switches are turned off before cleaning the convector.

2. Remove cover by lifting it up and swinging the bottom out.

3. Do not remove Styrofoam trays unless replacing the old one with a new one.

4. Make sure the drain from the drip pan and drip tray is not clogged. Test by pouring one quart of hot water into the long tray. If the water does not go down the drain, or the drain becomes clogged, immediately contact the appropriate Cooperator Services Offices listed below.

5. Fan coils (that row of thin metal sheets inside the convector) should not be cleaned or vacuumed during air cooling season. Never use a sharp object, such as a knife of screwdriver, to clean the fan coil.

6. Filters can be cleaned at anytime. During the winter, filters may be vacuumed and washed; during the summer, they should not be washed.

7. To replace the cover, place it flat against the convector, lift it up one inch, and let it drop into position.

8. If there is a leak, a pot or towel should be placed under the convector until the unit is serviced.

9. Cooperators who are unable to check their convectors because of age or a physical condition can call their CSO and a Riverbay staff member will be sent to check for clogged or malfunctioning drains and convectors.

Cooperator Services Offices: CSO 1 (Bldgs. 1-14, Carver, Debs and Defoe Pl. Townhouses) Maintenance Service, (718) 320-3453, Dreiser Center, Rm. 6 CSO II (Bldgs. 15-25, Adler, Asch, and Boun Place Townhouses) Maintenance Service, (718) 320-3403, Bartow Center, Rm. B CSO III (Bldgs. 26-35, Earhart Lane Townhouses) Maintenance Service, (718) 320- 3591, Einstein Center, Rm. 37.

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Building 17 Association At our monthly meeting held on Monday, May 15th, we had the pleasure of welcoming our area manager, Ms. Vanessa Aldea, and our assistant area manager, Ms. Tanysha Farley. Both women were friendly and very responsive to our questions and concerns. They stated that the building beautification program with the planting of flowers would begin that week, and it was, and looks lovely.

Thank you!

Among the concerns the cooperators brought up were: 1. Calls made to the CSO Office were often not answered by a live person and voice mail messages were not returned. Residents were advised to always make note of the date/time the call was placed and when they did not receive a reply, they should call either Ms. Aldea or Ms. Farley and let them know when the incident occurred and they gave us their word they would act upon the information.

2. Residents not obeying the rules for taking care of their dogs’ waste material, not having proper tags, etc. Residents were told to call Public Safety as quickly as possible to enable Public Safety to act, especially if the proper procedures were not being followed in the building and/or elevators themselves since this would allow the officers to check the cameras in an attempt to identify the individuals.

3. A major concern of the residents of Building 17 is the immense impact the large number of students surrounding our building, shopping center and bus stops that happens daily at approximately 2:15 p.m. every school day. Many residents stated that they purposely do not leave their apartments around that time and feel strongly that this should not happen. Residents asked that Chief Apollo be informed that the residents want him to meet with the principals of the three local schools to obtain their cooperation to deal with this situation and also to do what he can to get more cooperation and manpower from the 45th Precinct.

4. Ms. Aldea and Ms. Farley also promised to look into the situation of our lobby and garage door locks frequently not working properly. Many residents stated that they can only enter 1 of the 5 garage doors because their keys won’t open the other 4, and that the front lobby door can be difficult to open while the back door is often impossible.

We wish everyone good health and hope to see you at our next meeting.

If everyone did a little, no one would have to do a lot.

—Lisa Proto

Broun Place Townhouse Association Hopefully air conditioning is turned on by Memorial Day! We send greetings for a great celebration and true Memorial Day. Did you cast your ballot? It would save us so much if the community made the percent to get a Board elected.

At our meeting, there was concern for brickwork repair and planting. Hopefully within the next two weeks, this will occur.

We are also commited to a clean community and are concerned about the increase in illegal dumping. Walking to Garage 6, I witnessed broken furniture on the sidewalk, disgusting! Yours truly carefully picked it up and brought it to a wastecan. Unfortunately, Ms Aldea, CSO manager, cancelled at the last minute, but Mr. Michael Ambo, Grounds Supervisor, answered so many important questions. Ms. Aldea did answer some of the agenda questions by email before the meeting and they will be included next week.

If there is a question or problem, share it with our Board and let us help you. From time to time, we observe a problem with feral cats. Although it hasn’t been a problem here recently, we announce that there will be TNR (Trap-Neuter-Return) Workshop on Sunday, June 11, at 1 p.m. The seminar will be held at 310 E. Kingsbridge Road, Bronx, NY 10458.

At the end of this seminar, you will be pronounced to have gained certification and have studied trapping and pre and post neuter surgery care. You must be 18 or over to participate.

Special Projects Director Joe Boiko took me on a tour to all townhouse clusters look-

Building 32 Association Bake Sale Our fundraiser Bake Sale is scheduled for Saturday, June 10, starting at 12 p.m. in our association room. We greatly appreciate both bakers and buyers.

Please consider experimenting on us; there is nothing as good as home-baked goods even though anything and everything is gladly accepted. After all, it is the spirit of giving that counts.

Trips All of our events are fundraisers to help with numerous projects, such as all buildings' contributions to the Section 5 Association, our Summer Fun Day, decorations for our lobbies, thank-you's to our porters, lobby attendants, etc., at holiday times, and myriad other items.

We are going to the Haight-Brown winery on Saturday, September 23. There will be pick-ups and drop-offs at Asch, Dreiser, and Building 32. There will be wine-tastings, with five different varieties being sampled. We will then go to Foxwoods Casino, where you will receive $10 for gambling and a free buffet.

The TOTAL cost for this fun-filled day is $55, payable in two installments of $30 and $25, respectively. First payment is due by June 15, and the remainder due on July 15. There are no refunds as we have to pay the venders.

All payments are to be sent to Ms. Rankin, who deserves accolades for the great job she does in keeping track of who sends in monies and her professional manner in speaking to those who contact her for additional information about our trips. Please specify which trip you are paying for, and your pick-up location.

Speaking of handling the checks and money orders received, our treasurer, Ms. Sonya Brown-Clarke, makes sure all funds are deposited and remitted promptly to the vendors we deal with. Her financial reports are a marvel to behold.

In the meantime, don't forget the Dinner Theatre. October 18 is the date, and it is a matinee performance at the Westchester Dinner Theatre. The show is "Annie, Get Your Gun" and the total cost, including round-trip transportation, full course luncheon, taxes and gratuities, is $80.

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

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

—Lorna Smith

ing at signage. Broun Place’s is the most deteriorated. Our townhouse ID signs will be repainted or replaced. Only Cooper Place has a street sign and that is faded.

The next meeting of the Buildings and Grounds Committee is June 6. More building chairpersons should attend. Each attendee has the time to express their particulars. Please attend these most important committee meetings.

Scam phone calls are in epidemic proportions. Never give personal information over the phone. Donate to trusted agencies that can be referenced and confirmed. The caller says, “We are calling about your credit card interest rate.” They never mention your company, but use scary language so you will press to access their marketer.

Hallelujah, some mailboxes are back.

Here’s the thing though, that slot is hardly wide enough for a large envelope. In order to return a package, you must go to the post office and stand on that line. Yet, go to another neighborhood and the old fashioned mail boxes with large chutes are on public street corners! Why were we fitted with this type of mailbox?

Townhouse residents can purchase window guards. Completion of state forms is not required for townhouse residents. By the way, remember, “If you see something, say something;” call Public Safety: 718-671-3050.

Congratulations to all the graduates and their families. Have a safe Memorial Day, birthday greetings to Miki Kindaichi.

—Eva Lazaar

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Building 13 Association

Building 9 Association

In memory of all the veterans and also the active service members, we wish you a beautiful Memorial Day weekend and thank you for all you do and have done.

Reminder: Help our community Recycle, Reduce and Re-Use – Earth Day is every day!

The summer is fast approaching and we will be taking a break, returning in September. Our last meeting for the season will be held on June 1, at 7:00 p.m.8:30 p.m. in the association room. Our scheduled guest is the buildings supervisor to give us an update on the projects that were requested and those that resulted from an inspection that was conducted with the CSO office manager.

We want Co-op City to remain clean and green. Please do not drop your cups, ice cream wrappers or any items on the grounds. We have receptacles throughout the development, so hold your trash and if your child drops something, have them pick it up and dispose of it in the bin. Additionally, the green grass and flowers are here for everyone’s enjoyment. Our Grounds department does an excellent job, but we must do our part to assist. Refrain from walking on the grass or picking the flowers that bloom.

We had a great discussion at our last Women Keeping It Real session. If you missed joining us, we will be returning in the fall of the year. We hope to see you then, but if you need a special meeting, just give us a call. Remember, Women Keeping It Real is an inspiring, insightful and informative social gathering of women of all ages. We welcome new participants, but you must be 18 and over to participate.

Those of you traveling with us to the Nordic Lodge and Casino, please remember the date, Saturday, July 15. The trip includes a 4-hour casino stay at Foxwoods (includes bonus to be determined by the casino) and outlet shopping at the Tangers Mall. We will leave from 100 Casals Place at 7:30 a.m. and depart for home at 6:30 p.m. Please be prompt. For those on the waiting list, if any seats become available, we will contact you as quickly as possible, but will only accept payment in full.

Summer Fun Day has FREE t-shirts to the first 50 youth. Want to get dunked? The Annual Summer Fun Day event is scheduled for June 17, from 12 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. in Section 2 between Carver Loop and Casals Place. Save the date on your calendar. Enjoy music and free refreshments. Join in on the festivities with our Zumba instructor and show your Salsa skills dancing to the musical talent of Juan Ortega. If you would like to volunteer, please contact our volunteer coordinator, Ms. Maxwell, at 718-379-7841, e-mail at MLSAH@aol.com or advise your building association representatives.

Checks for Building 13 events should be made payable to Building 13 Assoc.

Inc. and mailed to 100 Casals Place #32K, Bronx, NY 10475. For information re the Nordic Lodge Lobster feast, contact Sherrie Hernandez at 914-837-5970, Gail Sharbaan, treasurer, at 718-671-3801 or Leslie Peterson at 718-320-1370. Our website is www.bldg13assoc.com or e-mail us at bthirteen.assoc@yahoo.com.

Again, thanks for making our team work.

—Leslie Peterson

Greetings.

Happy and safe Memorial Day weekend!

ATTN: Building 9 garage #2 lease-holders, please read the May 13th edition of the CCT, Resolution 17-27 for information re: proposed garage changes.

Our Summer Children's Art Workshop will be Saturday, June 3rd, 3 p.m.-6 p.m.

Please call me with the names and ages of your children who will attend. The Art workshops will be co-sponsored by Allstate/The Wright Agency, 1435 Gun Hill Road. Please contact me to register your child age 5 y.o. and up.

Our Annual Bake Sale will be held on Saturday, June 10th, 12 p.m.-6 p.m.

Thank you, Mrs. Walker, Shirley Wells, Gwen Anderson, Catherine Lemon and Collin Peynado. We are waiting to hear from our full cadre of bakers.

We have been able to secure the expertise of Robert Rosario for our special Native American Storytelling event on Saturday, June 10th, 6:30 p.m.- 7:30 p.m.

Children of all ages (young and old), please come and join our circle of friends.

The 6th Annual Section Two Summer Family Fun Day event on Saturday, June 17th, from 12 p.m.-6 p.m. in Carver Loop. Volunteers are needed. Fun Day t-shirts are available for sale.

Our WINE TASTING trip is scheduled for Saturday, June 24th. Please see our flyers posted in all 65 building lobbies. Seats are selling fast. Get yours soon.

Buses depart Debs Place & Dreiser Loop at 8:45 a.m. sharp! and return at 6:00 p.m. Included will be 12 wine tastings, a souvenir wine glass, meat, cheese and cracker platter, fresh fruit platter, and dessert platter, an on-site festival with live music and local vendors. The per-person cost is $60. Single payment due on or before 5/31.

Our bus trips are open to all. Please feel free to join us. Contact: Linda, (718) 328-5683, or Gwen, (347) 326-8553, or Shirley, (718) 813-2188. Retain your receipt. Due to our monetary obligation to the vendor, no refunds.

Our events are designed with you in mind.

Please support our events as we strive to provide meaningful and enjoyable experiences for you and your family.

Stay in the know, wherever you go; please read and 'follow' the Co-op City Times at www.issuu.com/cctimes.

If you want to go swiftly, go alone. If you want to go far, go together. –African Proverb —Linda Collins

Building 10 Association Hello, neighbors. I hope all mothers had the best Mother's Day ever.

Our first Ice Cream Social, held on Saturday, May 6th, brought out ice cream lovers from 6 months to 70+ years of age. Everyone enjoyed a variety of this creamy delight with an impressive array of toppings. Baskin Robbins had nothing on us! Some music, dancing & the camaraderie between neighbors & friends made for a delightful afternoon. Kudos to our hostesses Lisa & Kisha & their young assistants, Sanara & Brittany, for a job well done.

The guest speaker at our last General Membership Meeting was Mr. Silfrodo Frias, Janitorial Supervisor of Building & Grounds, in Section 2. Mr. Frias has worked in Co-op City for only three months, but with 26 years working in janitorial services, he brings a wealth of experience to us. We thanked him for his time and patience in responding to questions and concerns brought by residents.

Our next General Membership Meeting, the last one before we break for summer, will be held on Tuesday, June 13.

Our next Bake Sale will be held on Saturday, June 10th from noon to 5 p.m. in the Bldg. 10 Association room (rear lobby of Bldg. 10B). All bakers are encouraged to show us their skills by contributing a cake, cookies, cupcakes or other item to this event. Thanks in advance for your support.

Please remember that the Summer Fun Day Event sponsored by Section 2 Buildings 9 thru 14 will take place on Saturday, June 17th from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.

This is always a festive, fun-filled event, so please come out and enjoy the day.

On Saturday, July 29, we will travel to Atlantic City's Tropicana Casino. The cost is $45 pp. (non-refundable), including driver gratuity (casino bonus TBD).

Bus will depart from 140 Debs Place at 8 a.m. sharp. For information, please call (718) 320-2366, (718) 661-5485 or (646) 334-3739. We always have a great time so join us for an afternoon of gaming, shopping & boardwalk/beach walking.

Please stay safe and enjoy a pleasant week.

—Carol Campbell

Please Be Respectful Of Your Neighbors

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Coalition of African American Churches & Community Organizations The Coalition of African-American Churches & Community Organizations of Co-op City, Inc. invites its members to attend this special meeting on Tuesday, June 6, at 12 p.m., 177 Dreiser Community Center, room 15. It is important that two representatives should be sent from each organization to attend all coalition meetings.

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

The Coalition is a non-profit organization dedicated to maintaining and improving the quality of life of cooperators while providing educational and culturally enriching programs for the community.

We also act as one voice for all coalition members where there are issues of common concern and human rights. We also sponsor Friends & Family Day Celebrations, and Kwanzaa free for the community. Members of the Coalition include the following: African-American Association; Co-op City Baptist Church; Retirees of Dreiser Loop; Harriet Tubman Independent Democratic Club; NAACP, Co-op City Branch; St. Joseph’s Episcopal Church and Zodiacs Track Club.

Please support our efforts by sending us a tax deductible contribution made payable to Coalition of African-American Churches and Community Organization of Co-op City, Inc., P.O. Box 619, Bronx, NY 10475.

Churches and organizations that desire to join the coalition may apply for membership by either writing or calling (718) 671-4506 or (718) 671-5957 for a membership application, which should be returned with a letter on your church/organization’s letterhead and signed by the minister/president.

Read the Coalition’s weekly column for information about events and issues. Remember the Coalition’s motto is, “Coming together is the Beginning, Keeping together is Progress and Working together is Success.”

—Harman T. Leacock

Building 27 Association Greetings, neighbors. Spring is here, pink, white flowers blooming on our trees. Enjoy the beauty of nature.

First, the building association would like to thank our neighbors for their support and for joining us on the trip to Foxwood’s. It appears all enjoyed themselves. Again, we thank you. Special thanks to our entertainment committee, Margie and Sharon. Where’re we going next!

Happy Memorial Day – Stay safe and enjoy the holiday. Most important, remember our military, and those who have served.

Candidate Elections – At this reading, we hope the quorum was met and we, as shareholders, voted for the right candidates that will continue to move this community forward and will ensure the integrity of operations of our homes and this beautiful community.

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

Please keep our Board and community in prayer that the Board will make wise decisions in protecting the interest of our homes. Pray for leaders in the world for peace and stability.

—H. Overman

African-American Association Our Scholarship Award program is in full effect and time is running out. We are looking to award a deserving college-bound student whom has demonstrated strong academic performance and participated in community service and extracurricular activities with a $400 scholarship.

1. Applicant must be a high school senior in good standing with a minimum GPA of 3.0 (or B+ average) 2. Applicant must be a resident of Co-op City.

3. Student must participate in community service and extra curricular activities.

4. Student must plan to attend (and be accepted at) a college or university for the Fall of 2017.

5. If chosen as a scholarship recipient, provide a recent picture of yourself to be printed in the Co-op City Times (preferably a wallet size picture).

6. Recipient should be available to receive the scholarship in person on a specified day in June.

Application Procedure 1. Obtain an application from the African-American Association.

2. Provide a copy of your most recent report card or HS transcript.

3. Write a brief essay of 200-300 words about yourself and how you can give back or help your community.

4. Provide a letter of recommendation from either a school official or from your volunteer service.

5. Provide a copy of your college letter of acceptance.

6. Mail completed application, essay, proof of grades, letters of recommendation & acceptance to: The African-American Association of Co-op City, P.O. Box 702, Bronx, NY 10475.

Extended Deadline: 5/29/2017 The association sponsors the following ongoing programs and encourages your participation.

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

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

Children’s Programs – For information about the early morning school drop-off program, contact: Ms. Hines at 347-283-3809 and the after-school program, 718379-5555.

Evening Line Dance Classes – Dance to Soul, Latin, and Gospel music on Thursdays, 7:00 p.m. in Dreiser Center, room #2. Call Cynthia, 917-903-7073.

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

Yoga & Pilates Mat Classes – Classes on Tuesday 7:15 p.m., Dreiser Center, rm.

2. Lose weight, tone and strengthen your muscles with exercises that reduce stress through breathing techniques. For more information, call 718-671-8364.

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

General Membership Meeting – The next meeting will be Tuesday, June 13. If you are unable to attend the meeting, please read our weekly column for updates.

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

—Kevin Lambright

Building 21 Association 21 Association Update We had a record turn-out at our last meeting when CO-OP City Police Department, Chief Frank Apollo, will be our guest speaker. We will dissect and discuss further what was said in THINK TANK. The next general gathering of the 21 Association will be June 15th. Do you have questions regarding The 21 Association? You have three 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 3rd Thursday in the Gathering Room in the rear of the B-section at 7 p.m.

BE THE CHANGE you want to see!

“We” have chosen to live here in a cooperative community. Remember that we are shareholders. We are not tenants. We must coexist and cooperate with each other in order make and keep our community rated among the best places to live in New York for its current residents and for generations to come.

THINK TANK at Building 21 is in session every Friday at 8:30 p.m. THINK TANK at Building 21 is where we develop your ideas and turn your dreams into reality. We meet in the Gathering Room in the rear of the B Section. Your community, this community, our community, needs your ideas, your strength and your perseverance. ALL are welcome. Come and bring a friend with you. Be a part of something to change your life and the lives of the people you care about for the better. Some of you who have attended THINK TANK and became members of the Building 21 Association, making you eligible to win big. Remember, you are entered for a chance to win $300 in our Rewards Point Program. Good

luck, keep coming and collecting valuable points…

Floor Captains are an ABSOLUTE NECESSITY IN EVERY BUILDING… All we ask of anyone kind enough to be a Floor Captain is as follows: 1. CONTACT NUMBERS (FOR YOUR FLOOR ONLY) • LIST ALL EMERGENCY CONTACT NUMBERS AND DISTRIBUTE TO EACH NEIGHBOR 2. CO-OP CITY TIMES • PLACE THEM AT EACH APARTMENT DOOR (Delivered on Saturdays) 3. ELEVATOR NOTICES • READ THEM AND TALK TO YOUR NEIGHBORS ABOUT THEM 4. PROMOTE: • MEETINGS, CLUBS AND GATHERINGS 5. ENCOURAGE YOUR NEIGHBORS TO: • VOTE – VOTE – VOTE! IN THE RIVERBAY ELECTION • MAKE 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. Come join us at Building 21 some time. Each one of us, multiplied by all of us, equals A FORCE FOR GOOD. Email: 21association@gmail.com, phone: 347-504-1821.

See you around the neighborhood!

—Michelle Marbury

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Velocity Track Club

Co-op City Sports

Our athletes put in another outstanding performance on Sunday, May 21st at the New Haven Age Group Youth Meet in New Haven, CT. This was a well-organized meet with many events, such as: 80/100/110, 200/400 meter hurdles; 3000, 1500, 800, 400, 200 & 100 meters races; 4x100 and 4x400 meter relay; 1500 meter race walk, long jump, shot put, turbo javelin and high jump. Plus, they had events for 5 & 6 year old athletes – standing long jump, soft ball throw, 80 meters hurdles and 200 meters race with good competition.

Medals were given to the top three athletes in their event/gender & age divisions.

We were blessed with 10 Gold medals, 9 Silver medals and 11 Bronze medals!

The following VTC athletes who medaled were: In the 8 & under division: (girls) Shyenne Blake, Gold in the long jump, Silver in the 100 meter dash & Bronze medal in the 200 meters race. In the 9 & 10 division: (boys) Justice Wellington won a Bronze medal in the 800 meters race. In the 9 & 10 division: (girls) Saniah Caldwell won Bronze in the 800 meters. (Boys) Pierce Parker won Gold in the 1500 meters & Silver in the 800 meters. Dillon Hampton won Bronze in the 1500 & 800 meters race. In the 11 & 12 division: (girls) Aysya Brown won Bronze in the 3000 meter race. Jada Clarke won Silver & Samya Clarke won Bronze medals in the high jump. Tiarra Jackson won Gold & Andonijah Washington won Silver medal in the 1500 meter race walk. (Boys) Dontae Lindo won Gold in the 3000, 1500 & 800 meter race. Julian Caldwell won Silver medals in the high jump & 1500 meter race. Jordon Ingram won Gold in the high jump, Silver in the 3000 meters race and Bronze in the 800 meters. Jalen Martin-Percell won a Bronze medal in the 1500 meters. In the 13 & 14 division: (girls) Hannah Gadpaille won Gold in the 200 meters, Silver medals in the 100 & 400 meters dash. Treynece Davis won bronze medals in the shot put and discus throw. In the 15 & 18 division: (girls) Jaelah Eargle won Gold in the long jump and 100 meter dash. Great job to all athletes!

We also had athletes attend the Youth Challenge Series – Spring Fling Invitational at Icahn Stadium (Randall’s Island) and the Ruff Kutz Invitation who also had outstanding results. At the Youth Challenge Series: In the 8 & under girls division: Brianna Burrell won Gold medals in the long jump & 100 meters dash, plus

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VTC athletes sporting their awards from the New Haven Age Group Youth Meet.

Bronze in the 400 meters dash. In the 11 & 12 girls division, Olyvia Burrell won Bronze medal in the long jump. In the 17 & 18 boys division, Darius Gordon won gold medal in long jump, Silver in the 400 meters & Bronze in the 1-mile race.

Our next meet is today, Saturday, May 27th: the VO2Max Track Club Inc USATF Youth at Dewitt Clinton HS, Bronx, NY. Come out see to your future Olympians!

—Winston Dinkins

Martial Way Kung-Fu Center’s Team Scores At Open Martial Arts Championship In early May, the Martial Way Kung-Fu Center in Co-op City competed in the Master David Moradi's Open Martial Arts Championship and won big.

Led by black belt Matthew Miller and the Martial Way Kung-Fu competition team, eight came home with trophies. Matthew Miller took 1st place in the Kata (forms) division, first place in the weapons division, and first place in the sparring division.

In addition to Matthew, young Bianca Vazquez, 9 years old, took first place in her forms division; Shalom Grant, 10, took first place in his forms division, and Joshua Smith, 9, took third place in his forms division. This was their first time entering and winning at a martial arts tournament.

Also participating were Isabelle Graham, Thierry Rigby, Saree Waxter and Julian Collins. It was a great tournament with many youth participating from various martial arts schools in NYC, Westchester, Long Island and New Jersey.

Matthew Miller and the team representing Co-op City did very well and we should all be very proud of them. We are also happy that the parents came out to support the children.

Sabonmin Chris Robinson, founder and owner of Martial Way, did an awesome job preparing these youngsters and also his support The Martial Way Kung-fu Center’s Competition staff Stephanie Rodriguez Team: Thierry Rigby, age 11; Saree Waxter, age 11; Isabelle Graham, age 10; Shalom Grant, age 10; and Darrien Young.

Matthew Miller, age 15; Bianca Vasquez, age 9; Joshua Smith, age 9; and Julian Collin, age 11.

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From left to right: Sabonmin Chris Robinson, Matthew Miller and David Moradi, host and director of the Open Martial Arts Championship.

L-R: Former student and black sash holder Crystal Duarte, student Wanda Trinidad, Sabonmin Chris Robinson, owner of Martial Way; Matthew Miller, Michael Miller; Black sash holder Darrien Young and Chosinmin (junior instructor) Stephanie Rodriquez.

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Debs Place Townhouse Association The Debs Townhouse Association will hold its June meeting this Thursday evening, June 8th, in room 1 of the Dreiser Center. The meeting will begin at 7 p.m. Since this is our final meeting of the season, there will be a brief business agenda of announcements and election of new executive committee members, as well as a Treasurer’s Report. This will be followed with special refreshments prepared by our refreshments committee.

At our May meeting, we were reminded about the impending seasonal shutdown of heat and hot water in preparation for transition from heating to air-cooling. We are hoping to have cooling begin by the beginning of the Memorial Day weekend. We were also warned about the rules and restrictions on the use of gas and charcoal grills. In addition, we were reminded to participate in the Riverbay Board elections. We were encouraged to follow the articles by the candidates, attend the forums in the three centers and, of course, to vote. We were reminded that voting for the five vacant Board positions would be conducted either by mailed paper ballots or online and that it was important that we reach the 1/3 quorum requirement in order to make the vote valid.

Our guest speaker, Public Safety Chief Frank Apollo, warned us to be vigilant, keep our doors locked, use the peephole and to not allow entry to strangers. We were advised to be careful when we drove, adhering to the speed limits and observing the various signals and signs. As pedestrians, we were warned not to cross in the middle of the street. Also, to not encourage break-ins of our vehicles by leaving valuables, even loose change, visiCo-op City Public Safety Dept. ble. The chief also distributed handouts to those present telling of Emergency: special programs.

718-651-3050 Chief Apollo reported that we have had very Non-Emergency: little reported crime in 718-320-3330 our cluster and we were encouraged to reach out to him via email. @CCPDnyc —Nels Grumer

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Black Forum Next Defensive Driving Class The next Black Forum defensive driving course will be on Saturday, June 10, 8:50 a.m.

– 3 p.m., Dreiser Center, rm. 1. Lower your liability insurance cost by 10% and remove up to 4 points from your driver’s license.

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

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

Call today.

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

Food Pantry Volunteers Needed Two nights a week from 5-6:30 p.m.

Please call (718) 320-8035.

Food distribution sites On Thursdays, residents of Buildings 27,

Rivers Run Community Garden

28, 29, 32 and 33 must pick up food at the New Vision Church, 115 Einstein Loop, 11 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Likewise, residents of Buildings 26, 30, 31, 34 and 35 must go to the Evangelical Church, 2350 Palmer Avenue, 11 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. on Thursdays to pick up food. Residents of all other buildings and townhouses can pick-up at Dreiser Center, room 20. For information, please call (718) 320-8035.

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

We Need You - Join Us Today Membership is $5 per year/person. Call (718) 320-8035 or write to Black Forum, P.O. Box 563, Bronx, NY 10475; email: coopcityblackforum@gmail.com or tonyshome10475 @gmail.com. Call or visit us, room 20 in the Dreiser Community Center.

—Tony Illis

Ghanaian Association of Co-op City May General Meeting: There is a general meeting today, Saturday, May 27th, at the Einstein Community Center, room 28, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

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

Please make sure to fill your registration form!

Call 347-773-3499 if you have any question.

GACC Annual Health Fair: This year’s Health Fair is scheduled for July 29th. Please save the date. We are seeking additional volunteers to help organize the fair so let us know if you can help.

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

About Us: The Ghanaian Association of Co-op City (GACC) is a not-for-profit organi-

zation with the purpose of promoting the general welfare of the Ghanaian community in Co-op City. The objectives of the association include providing educational programs to members, building a capacity for greater involvement in the activities of the community, and providing a platform to address issues of common concern to members and the Co-op City community.

Dues: Members are reminded to pay your dues. You can now pay your dues using a credit card or debit card.

T-Shirts: If you don’t have the association tshirt yet, please get yours for only $15! You may get additional t-shirts for family and friends.

Please Join Us: We need your support.

Please join us. We invite you to come to our next general meeting. Call 347-773-3499.

UNITY IS STRENGTH! JOIN US TODAY! LIKE US ON FACEBOOK! Coop Ghanama OR http://www.facebook.com/gacc2013 —Seth Osei-Fosu

Building 22A & B Association Happy Memorial Day! Please don’t drink and drive. Make this a healthy weekend.

A reminder: Our spring soiree is Saturday, June 3rd, at 5 p.m., same day as our community fair. Stop by on your way home. Information will be posted on the bulletin board.

Our last association meeting is on June 26 for the summer. All are welcome.

Happy birthday to all. Our sympathies to all who lost loved ones. Pray for the sick and shut-ins. If you see something, say something. Thank you.

—Betty Leak

NARFE Chapter 23 Our Federal Bronx Chapter 23 will be held on June 5th, at the Dreiser Loop Community Center #1, room 9 in Co-op City from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Patricia Farrell of Blue Cross/Blue Shield will present all the latest facts and figures pertaining to major changes in health benefits.

All facts of the agenda will be presented of the NARFE Legislative Conference. This summer during August Congressional recess, it is most important for all NARFE members to contact their House of Representatives personally to protect our current benefits.

Refreshments served by Olive Glasgow and Yvonne Burroughs.

Looking forward to greet you on June 5th.

—Olive Glasgow

Last Sunday, I had the opportunity set up my chair on the spot where the gazebo will be. It was so serene sitting there facing the river and watching the sway of greenery. Behind me was Co-op City’s Sunday traffic, down the road a bit someone was drilling a new fence and if you can believe it, those sounds did not disturb the calm. Or the peace.

Feels like we can now count weeks instead of months before the gazebo arrives so y’all need to get ready for a celebration…Keep checking here for updates.

If you’d like to take advantage of the opportunities to get your hands dirty and make your heart happy, there is always something that needs doing. Also we are looking for artists to help paint the water containers. Just stop by, pick up a brush or hammer and enjoy yourself.

Please tell your friends and family about this amazing place where we not only grow fruits and vegetables, but we grow knowledge and friendships. Rivers Run Community Garden is a movement towards improved mental and physical health. We provide all types of workshops, including nutrition, meditation, edible and medicinal wilds identification, planting, building and crafting. We are the outdoor classroom for the local schools, daycares, as well as residents and neighbors. We are a place of beauty and peace. Visit. Stay. Experience us.

Important dates (All are welcome): • June 15 & 16 – PS 153 (4th grade) visits garden at 9:30 a.m.

Rivers Run is open: • 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. – 4:00 p.m.

Membership requirements: $20 per year fee and 20 hours of work. There is a waiting list for beds. Members who are actively fulfilling the 20 hours of volunteer work requirement are moved up on the waiting list. Volunteers are welcome.

To schedule your volunteer hours for July, please email jam239@aol.com and rivers_run@yahoo.com.

If you’d like to reach out to us, please email us at Rivers_run@yahoo.com or call Denise Shelley at 917-2322982 or me at 718-671-3801.

—Gail Sharbaan

Baychester Visual Arts Association The summer is now upon us and we have beautiful flowers and trees to adorn our community. We also have a new and exciting exhibit of paintings in our permanent room 5 in the Dreiser Community Center. Stop by and see the artwork on Tuesdays from 1 p.m. until 5 p.m. We know you’ll be impressed.

Our library show begins on May 30 at the Baychester Library located in the Bartow Mall. The paintings will be on display for the month of June celebrating Bronx Month. Come and see this beautiful artwork as well. The theme for this year is the Feminine Touch.

We also offer classes which end in June but will begin again in September. Mr. Moses Groves, BVA’s own art instructor, is the guide for these classes. Mr. Groves is an accomplished artist who has studied at the Art Students League and NYU. He has exhibited work in the New York and New Jersey area and has won awards for his artwork. You can call M. Groves at 201-8620847 or S. Lochansky at 718-379-1049 for more information.

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

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

—Sylvia Lochansky

A Scholarly Endeavor – Parkchester to Co-op City Professor Jeffrey S. Gurock of Yeshiva University is writing a history of Parkchester under contract from NYU Press. He is seeking to interview residents of Co-op City, or their descendants, who migrated from Parkchester in the late 1960s-early 1970s for his book. Prof. Gurock can be reached at 617901-6366 or gurock@yu.edu.

All responses will be treated with the utmost care and discretion. Please be in touch to participate in this scholarly endeavor.

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Retirees of Dreiser Loop Greetings! Our next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, June 7, 1:30 p.m. in Dreiser Auditorium “A.” At that time, we will have installation of our officers for the 2017-2019 term. Please join us and lend your support for the new officers and all of our programs.

Reminder: Our luncheon is scheduled for Wednesday, June 14th at Marina del Ray, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., $75/person, including free transportation (if needed), to first-pay, first sign-up. The committee is available in room 19, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, after 2 p.m. You may call 718-379-0377 and leave a message to request/pick-up your tickets.

Travel Events: (Price includes transportation via Coach bus located at Dreiser Loop, in front of H&R Block) • July 5-7, Dover Downs Hotel & Casino, Del. Price: double, $400 pp; single, $490 pp. Deposit: $100 ASAP. Two payments each: $150 double/$195 single. Final payment due: June 5. Contact Serita G., 347-564-5722/Barbara W., 718-320-0500.

• Sept. 9-16, (8 days/7 nights), Canada & New England Cruise on the beautiful Carnival “Sunshine.” NYC departure/return.

Cabin/category prices from $929 to $1399 which includes your cabin, meals, port charges and taxes. Final payment due by May 19th. Travel insurance (additional cost) encouraged). Contact: Serita G., 347-564-5722.

• Oct. 5-7, National Museum of African American History & Culture, Washington, DC – Price: double $385; single $440.

Deposit: $100 due ASAP. Payment plan: 1st due 6/19 – double $140/single $170; 2nd due 7/17 – double $145/single $170. NO RFUNDS. Includes: first day - lunch at Phillips (Baltimore Inner Harbor); 2 Continental breakfasts; dinner at Golden Corral; shopping at Maryland Live Casino and Arundel Mill Outlets on 10/7.

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

Theatre Committee: (price includes transportation, from Dreiser Loop opposite rehab center): • June 21st (Wed.): “MAMMA MIA,” Westchester Broadway Theatre; lunch/showtime: 11 a.m. Price: $70. Deposit: $35 due IMMEDIATELY; Balance/full payment due NOW! Contact: Marie G-R, 718-671-4949.

Remember – Your deposit, along with your name and telephone number, is required to reserve your trip &/or theatre seat. ONLY a check or money order, payable to RETIREES OF DREISER LOOP, will be accepted. Committee members will be available in Dreiser, clubroom 19, 718-379-0377 on Mondays and/or Thursdays, 2:305:00 p.m.

Good And Welfare: Heartfelt condolence to the family of Rosalie Menefee, Retirees, long-time member of the Retirees.

Get-well wishes to Recording Secretary Carolyn Lemon and editor of our article, Claudette Davis.

Those of you still under the weather, know that you are thought of warmly and wished brighter days. Call Josephine Flowers, 718320-0539, regarding illnesses and bereavements.

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

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

Enjoy each day and be cool.

—Delores Debnam

Co-op City Working Families Party Elections and Actions After two ninety-plus degree days, there’s no doubt about it: summer is coming. It is literally the best time to keep the heat on our federal and state legislators before they break for their summer vacation.

And what better place to plan a Resistance Summer than at a fair?

The Co-op City Community Fair is scheduled for Saturday, June 3rd in Section One and Working Families will be handing out information about three important issues that need some attention between now and the summer hiatus: 1.) NY Healthcare – Single payer. The New York Health Act has once again passed the State Assembly, but this year, the State Senate margin is getting tighter than ever. One or two more votes can push this bill into the governor’s hands. Come by the WFP table to find out what you can do to nudge it along.

2.) NY Easy Election Voting Rights Reform. We’re still voting like it’s last century…no, the century before last! NY State Assembly Speaker Heastie has pushed through many important voting reforms, but he left out a few important ones as well. Find out how you can help complete the package in time for the State Senate vote.

3.) Right to Work (is wrong) pending legislation. Now this one is happening on the federal level. Come by the Working Families table to find out how you can fight this unionbusting pending legislation. Co-op City and Working Families were built by unions. Let’s help keep them strong.

There are, of course, HUNDREDS of actions we all want to fight back against, but these are a start. Working Families’ reason to exist is electing progressive candidates; Co-op City Working Families Party’s reason to exist is supporting progressive legislation to boot.

Come to the fair: Look for us and come away with information galore. We’ll be at the Co-op City Community Fair on Saturday June 3rd.

June 13th is a VOTING RIGHTS DAY of ACTION from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. in the Capitol building in Albany. Let’s go visit Senator Bailey together.

And also plan to join us at the June Working Families meeting. WFP meetings are held on the third Tuesday of each month (except for July and August). The next meeting will be held on June 20th at 7:30 in room 35, Einstein Community Center, Section Five. All progressives welcome.

If you would like to be kept informed on WFP issues and plans, or wish to comment, email mpjazz@optonline.net.

—Kelly Canzoneri

American Legion Post 1871 The Commander of the American Legion of Co-op City wishes to use this medium to invite you to this year's celebration of the Memorial Day event coming up on Sunday, May 28. The event is observed annually to remember our fallen heroes, the MIAs and those that are still serving in one war or the other. It starts at 1 p.m. by Bartow and extends till 2 p.m. the most.

Let us come and show OUR support to the men and women in uniform, our troops fighting one war or the other. Let's come and tell them THANK YOU for the Service to the nation.

—Lsjc Adeyemi LaCrown O'toba, MSA

Building 30A&B This Wednesday, we will be holding our election for the association board. All officers are open. Door to the association room will open at 7 p.m. with the meeting starting at 7:30 p.m.

There will be no crochet class this Wednesday. Next class will be Wednesday, June 7th.

I hope all cooperators of Buildings 30 A and B did their civic duty and voted in the Board of Directors election.

Those who are celebrating birthdays, anniversaries and new additions, congratulations.

Those who suffered a loss, our condolences. Those under the weather, get well soon.

—Linda Werner

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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.

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

Worship Service – 11:00 a.m.

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

The following programs are at the Church’s Annex: 2053 Asch Loop North (Co-op City) Morning Prayer Services – Tuesday, 6 a.m. – 8 a.m., and 9 a.m.-11 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. 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 Sunday, June 11th, 11:00 a.m. – We invite you to worship with us as we celebrate our ANNUAL MEN’S AND WOMEN’S DAY in honor of the men and women of Community Protestant Church. Our Guest Preacher will be Minister Lakisha Williams, Associate Minister, Antioch Baptist Church, Harlem, NY. September 12–15 – The Missionary Ministry sponsors a trip to THE HOLY LAND EXPERIENCE IN ORLANDO, FLORIDA, the only entertainment park that celebrates the Biblical Word of the Christian Faith. Package includes: Round trip airfare; round trip airport transportation from Bartow Ave. (Co-op City, Bronx); 4 days/3 nights hotel accommodation; 3 buffet breakfasts; 1 group dinner, 2 day admissions to the Holy Land Experience; Lunch-To-Go at the Holy Land Experience; transportation from the hotel to the Holy Land and travel insurance. $1,013 per person double occupancy; $961 per person triple; $1,253 single. $113 deposit was due December 3, 2016 (non refundable after 5/17/17). For reservation and/or additional information, call (718) 671-0425 or (718) 379-8514.

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

—Evan G. Mitchell

Church of God’s Children Bishops Nancy & Angelo Rosario and the congregation invite you to worship and to 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.

The sheep know their pastor’s voice. We are located at 127 Dreiser Loop (to the right of the Montefiore Health Clinic). 718-790-9120. Visit the Goodwill Ministry Shop for free coats and other items at 163 Dreiser Loop, Mon.-Fri., 11 a.m.4 p.m.

YOUTH EVENT: JOIN US ON FRIDAY, June 2, FOR A ‘SIPSCOFFEE’ ANGIEROSEMUSIK event; doors open at 6:30 p.m. A night filled with Chill vibes, great conversation, beautiful music and memories that will last a lifetime.

For the first time ever, Angie Rose invites you into the world of Sips Coffee. Here freedom of thought and expression is considered beautiful. Upon entrance, you'll be greeted with a delicious cup of coffee, tea, or hot chocolate. As beautiful music fills the air, you'll encounter individuals just like you who want to laugh, to think, to grow and to love. With our two amazing hosts, you will find yourself rolling over in laughter, and with appearances from Spoken Word Artist Leah James and Singer/songwriter Odane Whilby, you will find yourself escaping anxiety and coming to a place that says despite the current struggle, in this moment I choose Joy. Expect a night full of honest conversation, laughter and love and a special behind the music, unplugged version of Angie Rose you’ve never seen before!

Don’t miss out on a memory worth sharing! Purchase your tickets today and don’t forget to invite a friend. Good news is always worth Sharing. We Are UNSTOPPABLE!!! $5 entrance/coffee/tea/choc.; $10 entrance/coffee/tea/choc. + free CD; $25 entrance/coffee/tea/choc. + free CD + free UNSTOPPABLE shirt. Get your tickets at Eventbrite.com. Look for 6/2 sipscoffee.

Sunday, May 28 – One Worship Service at 11 a.m. Have a blessed and safe Memorial day Weekend.

—Bishop Nancy Rosario

Evangelical Church of Co-op City – UMC Open Doors, Open Hearts and Open Minds Come & Visit Us – We welcome you to God’s House – Your House – One Family in Christ. We are a congregation with spirit-filled worship, offering opportunities for spiritual growth, fellowship and service to God and our community. We are a multi-ethnic, multi-cultural and bilingual congregation and all are welcome. Services are at the church at 2350 Palmer Avenue, across the street from Building 30. Parking is available. Our phone number is (718) 320-3795, and leave a message if there is no answer. Pastor Magaly Beltre is at the church on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays.

Come & Join Us On Black Friday: November 24, we will be going to Lancaster, PA. to do Christmas shopping at Rockvale Square Mall, then to Sight & Sound to see “The Miracle of Christmas,” finishing with dinner at Miller’s Smorgasbord. Includes transportation to and from. Cost is $160/person and $120/child (5yrs to 12yrs). If you are interested in coming with us, call Barbara at (347) 603-7473. $50 deposit required to hold a seat. Seats go fast.

Also join us for our services, Bible studies and prayer times.

Sunday Services – The first Sunday of the month is a bilingual service with communion, service starts at 10:00 a.m. Every other Sunday, the English Service is at 10:00 a.m. and the Spanish Service is at 12:30 p.m. Remember the importance of worship & fellowship of all who believe and have a relationship with the Lord.

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

Prayer Night (English) & Prayer Morning (Spanish): The Lord said, “Whenever two or more are gathered in my name, I am in the midst of them.”

Matthew 18:20. Tuesday evenings at 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Thursday at noon to 1:00 p.m. Come and bring your prayer needs so we can pray together. Remember that prayer brings many blessings, which God has promised to all his children.

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

—Barbara Penn

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

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

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

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

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

Wednesday Night Prayer and Bible Study: 7:00-9:00 p.m.

Youth Ministry: Fridays 6:00-9:00 p.m.

Upcoming Events 1) Sunday, May 28th, Senior Anniversary Service will be held during the 11:00 a.m. service. Rev. Anne L. Palmore will be the speaker.

2) Senior, Family and Friends Day will be held on Sunday, June 11, 2017 during the 11:00 a.m. service, with dinner served immediately after. Invite your family and friends for an afternoon of praise, worship and fellowship. This year we are honoring Octogenarians (80+ years old). For further information, please contact Sis. Loretta Scott at 718.671.2623.

3) Women's Bible Study: Second Saturday of each month; Today 11:30 a.m. 1:30 p.m., the next scheduled date is June 13.

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

Thank You for Your Support!

Church of the New Vision is located at 115 Einstein Loop, Bronx, NY 10475.

Telephone, (718) 671-8746 or (203) 374-3020. Mailing address: P.O. Box 753037, Bronx, NY 10475. Visit our Facebook page: Church of the New Vision concerning upcoming events and trips, or call the church.

—Carol Haque

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NOTICES FROM DHCR Mr. George Chan NYS HCR Management Bureau 25 Beaver Street - 6th Floor New York, NY 10004 Re: Carrying Charge Increase

in sufficient time to reach the cooperators at least thirty (30) days prior to the Cooperator Comment Postmark Deadline prescribed by DHCR and indicated on the front upper right comer of this letter. An Affidavit of Service, together with the post office forms indicating proof of mailing, must be received by DHCR's Housing Audits and Accounts Bureau within fourteen (14) days of receipt of this letter. The Affidavit and proof of mailing, together with a copy of this letter, must be sent to:

Dear Mr. Chan: At this past Wednesday's Board meeting, the Board adopted a resolution which approved the proposed budget. This proposed budget calls for a 1.9% increase in carrying charges effective June 1st, 2017 and a second increase of 1.9% effective June 1st, 2018, along with a 5% increase in garage parking charges effective June 1st, 2017.

In accordance with your application process, attached you will find: 1) Certified copy of the Board resolution.

2) Application for the increases (including copy of Budget).

3) Verification for Corporate Housing Companies.

I will contact you Monday to discuss the timeline for the increase approval process and establish the dates for the comment write in period, and the date for the public conference.

Sincerely,

Peter Merola Director of Finance Riverbay Corporation

Mr. Peter Merola, Dir. Of Finance Riverbay Corporation 2049 Bartow Ave. Bronx, New York 10475

Development: Co-op City Cooperator Comment Postmark Deadline: June 27, 2017 Conference: June 19, 2017 7:00 p.m.

Location: Auditorium "A" 177 Dreiser Loop Bronx, NY, 10475

Dear Mr. Merola: Division of Housing and Community Renewal (DHCR) staff has reviewed the proposed Budget/Rent Determination forms and related documents recently prepared for your housing development. Projected revenues for the two-year budget period may not be sufficient to fund housing company operating expenses.

Accordingly, enclosed is a set of documents relating to a proposed carrying charge increase.

Under NY CRR, 9 Executive (C), Sections 1728-1.1 and 1.2, you are directed to distribute and to post copies of the enclosed material as described below.

Each Cooperator is to be served with the following items: 1. Notice, to be signed by the housing company's attorney; 2. Carrying Charge Increase Application/Motion; 3. Memo to Cooperators concerning Preliminary Determination of Carrying Charge Increase, (Form HAA-255B.l); 4. Budget/Rent Determination Schedules, page 1 (Synopsis of Budget).

One set of the following material must be posted conspicuously in the lobby or adjacent area of each building of your development and in the site management office: 1. Notice, to be signed by the housing company's attorney; 2. Carrying Charge Increase Application/Motion; 3. Memo to Cooperators concerning Preliminary Determination of Rent Increase.

(Form HAA-255B.1); 4. One complete set of the Budget/Rent Determination Schedules (Form HM-2).

Service must be made to each cooperator by first-class mail with a proof of mailing (POD Form 3877). Such service must be completed and postmarked

New York State Division of Housing and Community Renewal Stephen Moltzen, Housing Audits and Accounts 25 Beaver Street - 6th Floor New York, New York 10004 Your failure to comply with this directive may result in the exercise of any and/or all of the remedies authorized by the provisions and regulations of the Private Housing Finance Law. The housing company, as well as cooperators and their representatives, may comment on the enclosed financial schedules and the proposed carrying charge increase. Comments must be submitted in writing by the mail response deadline and sent to: George Chan New York State Division of Housing and Community Renewal Housing Management Bureau 25 Beaver Street - 6th Floor New York, New York 10004 A conference for the housing company, cooperators, and other interested parties to discuss the financial data, proposed carrying charge increase and possible time frames for implementation, has been scheduled with DHCR. The conference is presently scheduled for the date, time and location indicated on the front of this letter.

We suggest that you contact Randall Wilson at (212) 480-7048 within two days of the scheduled date, to confirm the conference date, time and location.

We welcome your participation.

Very truly yours,

Mark Colón Deputy Commissioner NEW YORK STATE DIVISION OF HOUSING & COMMUNITY RENEWAL 25 Beaver Street New York, N.Y. 10004 To: All Cooperators of RIVERBAY CORPORATION From: DHCR Counsel Subject: Preliminary Determination of Carrying Charge Increase Cooperators Comment Postmark Deadline: June 27, 2017 Conference: June 19, 2017 7:00 p.m.

Location: Riverbay Corp. (Co-op City) Auditorium “A” 177 Dreiser Loop Bronx, New York, 10475 Division of Housing and Community Renewal (DHCR) staff has reviewed the proposed Budget/Rent Determination forms and related documents prepared for your housing development. As the housing company's income may not be sufficient to meet all of its obligations, a carrying charge increase may be necessary.

We are enclosing a preliminary budget and carrying charge increase Application/ Motion for your review. Please note that the actual amount of your carrying charge (Continued on page 22)

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increase will be determined only after DHCR has further reviewed, with your input, the actual needs and circumstances at your housing development. In order for you to participate in this review process, DHCR requires that you be provided with copies of the Legal Notice, the carrying charge increase Application/Motion and a summary of the financial schedules. The amount of the increase needed to eliminate the deficit shown on these schedules is not final; the figures shown reflect only DHCR's preliminary analysis.

Additional financial schedules which show greater detail on the housing company's budget are available should you wish to review them. DHCR requires the housing company to post the complete set of schedules in a prominent location at the project.

Verification For Corporate Housing Companies State of New York County of Bronx: ss.

I, Linda Berk, being duly sworn, deposes and says that she is the President of Riverbay Corporation, the housing company named in the within application; that she has read such application and knows the contents thereof; that the same is true to her own knowledge except as to those matters stated to be based on information or belief, and as to those matters she believes them to be true.

Deponent further says that the reason this verification is made by deponent and not by Riverbay Corporation is that the said housing company is a domestic corporation and deponent is an officer thereof, to wit, the President.

You Have The Opportunity To Comment: The budget figures shown on the enclosed schedules are projections of the expenses and income for your housing company. DHCR has provided a 30-day comment period so that you may review the budget and comment, in writing, on the proposed carrying charge increase. During the comment period, cooperators may ask the housing company to make its financial records available for inspection.

You may send your written comments to: George Chan New York State Division of Housing and Community Renewal Housing Management Bureau 25 Beaver Street - 6th Floor New York, New York 10004 A conference for cooperators, the housing company and other interested parties to discuss the financial data and proposed carrying charge increase and possible time frames for implementation, has been scheduled with DHCR. Interpreter services will be made available by the Housing Company for deaf persons wishing to attend the conference. A written request for such services must be submitted to the Housing Company at least two weeks prior to the conference date. The conference is presently scheduled for the date, time and location indicated on the front of this letter.

We suggest that you contact Randall Wilson at (212) 480-7048 within two days of the scheduled date, to contirm the conference date, time and location.

We welcome your participation.

DHCR Review of Comments: Comments will be reviewed by DHCR accountants, attorneys and housing management representatives. After receipt of comments, additional analysis may be made of financial aspects of housing company operations and the financial schedules may be revised in the light of information obtained.

Division staff will then make recommendations to the Commissioner concerning the carrying charge increase. The Commissioner will make the final determination as to whether or not an increase is necessary and, if so, the amount required.

The Commissioner may allow all or part of the proposed increase. In determining the amount of the carrying charge increase, the Commissioner will consider the extent to which the present carrying charges are sufficient to enable the housing company to meet its necessary expenditures, the vacancy rate, the size of the waiting list, the economic impact the carrying charge increase would have on the residents and the market demand for apartments in the housing development.

____________________________ Linda Berk STATE OF NEW YORK DIVISION OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY RENEWAL In The Matter of the Application of RIVERBAY CORPORATION NOTICE for an increase in the maximum average monthly room carrying charge, including utilities, pursuant to the provisions of the Private Housing Finance Law as amended.

TO ALL TENANT-COOPERATORS OF CO-OP CITY: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the annexed application has been submitted to the Commissioner of Housing and Community Renewal for an order to increase the maximum average monthly room carrying charge charges, including utilities, as follows: Effective August 1, 2017, a monthly carrying increase in the amount of 1.9% Effective August 1, 2018, a monthly carrying charge increase in the amount of 1.9% Effective August 1, 2017, a 5% increase in parking charges PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE, that by direction of the Commissioner of Housing and Community Renewal, you may comment in writing on the proposed carrying charge increase. An opportunity to submit written statements is afforded so that cooperators may comment on the allegations and figures contained in the application. Cooperator representatives may assist cooperators in preparing those comments. The Commissioner may fix carrying charges, appliance and parking charges so as to secure, together with all other income of the company, sufficient income for it to meet, within reasonable limits, all necessary payments to be made by the company.

The financial reports of Riverbay Corporation are available for inspection by cooperators or their representatives at Riverbay Corporation 2049 Bartow Avenue Bronx, NewYork 10475 Comments in writing on the proposed increase may be served by mail to George Chan, Housing Management Bureau, Division of Housing and Community Renewal, 25 Beaver Street, New York, N.Y. 10004 on or before June 16, 2017.

A Conference has been scheduled for 7:00 p.m., June 19, 2017 at Riverbay Corporation, Auditorium “A,� 177 Dreiser Loop, Bronx, N.Y. 10475 at which cooperators, their representatives and representatives of the housing company may meet with DHCR staff to discuss the proposed carrying charge increase and budget for Riverbay Corporation.

Yours,

Issuance of Rent Order: After the Commissioner has reached a decision, each cooperator will receive a copy of the Commissioner's determination in the form of a Carrying Charge Order. The Order will state the amount of the carrying charge increase, if any, and the Commissioner's basis for the decision.

The Order will also state the increases in any miscellaneous charges, such as those for parking or air conditioners.

Jeffrey D. Buss General Counsel (Continued on page 23)

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Resolution Adopted By The Board of Directors

State of New York Executive Department Division of Housing & Community Renewal In the matter of the application of: Riverbay Corporation

EMERGENCY RESOLUTION #17-21

For an increase in the maximum average monthly Room rental pursuant to (Article II) (Article IV) of the Private Housing Finance Law as amended.

--------------------------------------------------------------------TO THE COMMISSIONER OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY RENEWAL OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK: Applicant, Riverbay Corporation (hereinafter referred to as the company), respectfully shows and alleges that: 1. Organization: Riverbay Corporation is a corporation formed in 1965 under Article II of the Private Housing Finance Law of the State of New York for the ownership and operation of Co-op City, a cooperative housing development.

2. Project: Riverbay Corporation (Co-op City), is located at 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475. It consists of 15,372 apartments and 72,666 rooms, and also 99 commercial tenants and 27 professional tenants.

3. Capitalization: As of 3/31/2016 there were 1,307,988 shares of stock authorized and 1,307,520 outstanding. As of the date of this application, the equity per room is $4,500.00.

4. Return on Investment: N/A .¡ 5. Need: The increase in carrying charges is needed due to a shortfall in funding for Riverbay Corporation's capital projects to maintain and improve the infrastructure of Co-op City.

6. Economies: All operating costs have been reviewed to keep at the lowest possible level while providing the current level of services.

7. Present Rents: For the month ended January 2017, the average carrying charges per room per month was $216.43 and this amount includes utilities.

This amount became effective 6/1/2015 based on authorization by the DHCR in May 2015.

8. Requested Increase: The amount of the requested increase is 1.9% to be effective June 1, 2017, and an additional increase of 1.9% to be effective June 1, 2018. The 1.9%, increase effective June 1, 2017 will raise the current average carrying charges from $216.43 per room per month to $220.54 per room per month. The 1.9% increase effective June 1, 2018 will raise the then current average carrying charges from $220.54 per room per month to $224.73 per room per month. Additionally, all garage fees are to be increased 5% effective June 1, 2017. These increases will enable Riverbay Corporation to pay its obligations.

9. Other Information: None.

10. Substantiating exhibits: Exhibit A, Riverbay Corporation Budget F2017/2018 & F2018/2019.

Dated:__3/17/17_____

I, Bob Klehammer, the Executive General Manager of Riverbay Corporation, do hereby certify that the following is a true and correct copy of the resolution adopted by the Board of Directors of said Company at a meeting held on March 15, 2017 at which a quorum was present and acting throughout:

Riverbay Corporation By: _________________________ Robert Klehammer Executive General Manager

SUBMITTED BY: Linda Berk SECONDED BY: Kevin Lambright & Claudia Sampson BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING, DATED: March 15th, 2017 WHEREAS, Management has prepared the proposed budget for fiscal 2017/2018 and 2018/2019 for Riverbay Corporation based on maintaining the current level of services for shareholders; and WHEREAS, the proposed budget also includes funding for the Five Year Capital Plan which will provide necessary infrastructure repairs to Co-op City; and WHEREAS, the proposed budget requires an increase in carrying charges of 1.9% (One point nine percent) effective June 1, 2017 and an increase in carrying charges of 1.9% (One point nine percent) effective June 1, 2018 during the second fiscal year (from April 2018 to March 2019) in order to maintain a balanced budget through March 31, 2019 all subject to review, analysis and discussion with the HCR; and WHEREAS, the proposed budget also requires one increase in all parking charges of 5.0% (five percent) effective June 1st, 2017 and no increase during the second fiscal year (from April 2018 to March 2019) in order to maintain a balanced budget through March 31, 2019 all subject to review, analysis and discussion with the HCR; and WHEREAS, for the month ended January 2017, the average carrying charges per room per month was $216.43 and this amount includes utilities. This amount became effective June 1, 2015 based on authorization by the HCR in 2015; and WHEREAS, the 1.9% carrying charge increase effective June 1, 2017 will raise the current average carrying charges from $216.43 per room per month to $220.54 per room per month. And the 1.9% carrying charge increase effective June 1, 2018 will raise the then current average carrying charges from $220.54 per room per month to $224.73. This increase will enable Riverbay Corporation to meet its obligations; NOW THEREFORE, LET IT BE, RESOLVED: that the proposed Riverbay Corporation Budget for the fiscal years 2017/2018 and 2018/2019 is approved and Management and the Board President are authorized to process the necessary application with the NYS HCR for the above stated carrying charge and parking charge increases.

Upon the NYS HCR's review and approval, Management is authorized to implement the carrying charge and parking charge increases that the Commissioner of the HCR authorizes.

YES: Berk, Cylich, Feliciano, Jones, Lambright, Leslie, Sampson, Smith, Saunders, Turner NO: Jenkins, Johnson, Peterson, Williams ABSENT: Graham PASSED (Continued on page 24)

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NOTICES FROM DHCR (Continued from previous page)

** DHCR projections are based on issuing a 24-month budget using an adjustment factor of 90% (Shelter Rent: 10%; Contingency and Vacancy: 0%; Other: 0%) and rental rooms available for residential use of 72,666.00. The DHCR projections, and the resulting amounts on a per room per month basis, are not final. They reflect DHCR's preliminary analysis and are subject to later DHCR review and revision. The rent increase ordered will reflect consideration of market factors as well as the total financial obligations of the Housing Company.

Carrying Charges

(Continued from page 1)

carrying charge increases approved by Presently, the average carrying the Board over the next two years will charge in Co-op City is $216.43 per raise $8.6 million. room, and the proposed 1.9% increase In addition to holding the conferwould raise this figure by $4.11 to an ence to hear directly from shareholdaverage $220.54 per room in aparters and the housing company, HCR is ments as of August 1, 2017. The 1.9% soliciting written comments on the increase effective August 1, 2018 will carrying charge increase from shareraise the then current average carryholders which must be postmarked by ing charges from $220.54 per room, Tuesday, June 27. per month to $224.73 per room, per These directions are being served month. Additionally, all garage fees on shareholders of Co-op City in a are to be increased 5% effective notice from HCR that is published in August 1, 2017. the Co-op City Times in the current As stated in the HCR notice to all May 27, 2017 issue (see pages 21-24). cooperators of Riverbay Corporation, it is customary for comments submitReminders will be published in severted by shareholders to be reviewed al subsequent issues of the paper, as

by HCR accountants, attorneys and well as affixed to the walls near to the housing management representatives. bulletin boards in each residential building and townhouse cluster, so “After receipt of comments, additionshareholders can flip the pages and al analysis may be made of financial read it. aspects of housing company operaIn Riverbay’s application for the tions and the financial schedules may carrying charge increase, item #5 be revised in light of information (Need) states, “The increase in carryobtained,” the notice states. ing charge is needed due to a shortfall The notice to shareholders further in funding for Riverbay Corporation’s states that after reviewing cooperators’ comments, HCR staff will then make capital projects to maintain and recommendations to the Commissioner improve the infrastructure of Co-op City.” regarding the carrying charge increase

and the Commissioner, who has the power pursuant to provisions of the Private Housing Finance Law to fix carrying charges, appliance and parking charges, will make the final determination as to whether or not an increase is necessary and, if so, the amount required.

In determining the amount of the carrying charge increase, the HCR Commissioner will consider “the extent to which the present carrying charges are sufficient to enable the housing company to meet its necessary expenditures, the vacancy rate, the size of the waiting list, the economic impact the carrying charge increase would have on the residents and the market demand for apartments in the housing development.”

Once the HCR Commissioner makes a decision on the amount of the increase, each cooperator will receive a copy of the Commissioner’s determination in the form of a Carrying Charge Order, which will state the amount of the carrying charge increase, if any, and the Commissioner’s basis for the decision.

Once received, that Order will be published in the Co-op City Times and posted in the residential buildings and townhouses for all residents to see.

The last mandated carrying charge increase ordered by DHCR was a 4.5% increase that was implemented on June 1, 2015 after a conference was held in the Dreiser Auditorium where cooperators were given an opportunity to comment.

Seniors may be eligible for SCRIE (Senior Citizens Rent Increase Exemption) and those who qualify, or are currently on SCRIE or DRIE (Disability Rent Increase Exemption), may be minimally affected by any rent increase that is imposed. More information on both of these programs can be obtained by calling the city’s quality of life hotline, 3-1-1, or online at the NYC Dept. of Finance website.

SCRIE applications are also available at the Bartow Administrative office. SCRIE applications must be filed after receipt of the HCR Commissioner’s Carrying Charge Increase order is handed down since a copy of the order must accompany your application.

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Newsong Church But God…Changes Everything – 5 7 Some time later the brook dried up because small loaf of bread for me from what you have there had been no rain in the land.8 Then the and bring it to me, and then make something for word of the Lord came to him: 9 “Go at once to yourself and your son. 14 For this is what the Zarephath in the region of Sidon and stay there. Lord, the God of Israel, says: ‘The jar of flour I have directed a widow there to supply you with will not be used up and the jug of oil will not food.” 10 So he went to Zarephath. When he run dry until the day the Lord sends rain on the came to the town gate, a widow was there gathland.’” 15 She went away and did as Elijah had ering sticks. He called to her and asked, “Would told her. So there was food every day for Elijah you bring me a little water in a jar so I may have and for the woman and her family. –1 Kings a drink?” 11 As she was going to get it, he 17:13-15 NLT (Emphasis mine) called, “And bring me, please, a piece of bread.”

If you’re in a desperate situation today, I encourage you to trust God. Put Him first in 12 “As surely as the Lord your God lives,” she your situation and watch Him provide for you! replied, “I don’t have any bread—only a handful of flour in a jar and a little olive oil in a jug. We don’t have enough BUT GOD provides!

The Scriptures are full of other “but God” I am gathering a few sticks to take home and examples and it’s our prayer that you will have make a meal for myself and my son, that we may a “but God” experience for yourself! Join us eat it—and die.” –1 Kings 17:7-12 NLT Have you ever been in a desperate situation? this Sunday as we continue our teaching series, This poor widow was desperate. There was a “but GOD...Changes Everything!” severe drought in the land, and she and her son Need more information about Newsong were starving. It’s been my experience that when Church? we’re down to nothing, God is up to something!

Location: 177 Dreiser Auditorium Most of the time, our breakthrough doesn’t Service Time: 11:00 a.m. come like we would expect. God moves in His Website: www.newsongchurchnyc.org time and always for His purpose. It was no difEmail: centralteam@newsongchurchnyc.org ferent for this widow, in fact, God was about to Facebook: www.facebook.com/newsong use her situation to teach her how to trust Him. churchbx God was going to provide, but first she needed Against the Flow: www.facebook.com/Newto provide for Elijah. Generosity opens the door SongYouth/ to God’s provision.

Twitter: @newsongchurchBX 13 Elijah said to her, “Don’t be afraid. Go Instagram: @newsongchurchBX. home and do as you have said. But first make a —Pastor Mike Tolone

Greater Love Refuge Ministries

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

Weekly Schedule: Sunday service with Holy Communion and Sunday School are both at 9 a.m. Every 4th Sunday, our children participate in the reading of the lessons and every 5th Sunday, our young adults assist in the service.

Choir rehearsal is on Thursdays at 7 p.m.

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

The men hold their meeting after service on the second Sunday of each month.

Special reminder for vestry members: Meeting this Saturday, May 27.

We look forward to welcoming everyone to service at 9:00 a.m. on Sunday, May 28, when we will celebrate the Seventh Sunday of Easter. Our Supply Priest, Father Simeon Johnson, will be the preacher and celebrant.

Fundraising Events 1) National Museum of African American History & Culture, Washington, DC, Saturday, June 3. Motor coach transportation leaves from Dreiser Loop at 7:00 a.m. All-you-caneat luncheon buffet at the Golden Corral. SOLD OUT!!

2) ECW Day Trip on Saturday, July 22, to Pindar Valley Winery in North Fork, Long Island. Enjoy wine tasting at the famous Pindar Vineyards, shopping at Tanger Outlets, and a delicious sit-down luncheon at the Cooperage Inn. $105 p.p.

Down payment of $50 required to hold your seat with the balance of $55 due by July 1. Deluxe motor coach transportation leaves from Dreiser Loop at 9 a.m.

Outreach Program: We continue to collect non-perishable food for the feeding program at Grace Episcopal Church in West Farms. We are also collecting clean used summer clothes for St. Margaret’s Church. Please remember to donate.

For additional information on all of the above, please call the church at 718-320-0844, or visit our website: http://www. stjosephsepcbronx.org.

“Sing to God, O Kingdoms of the earth; * sing praises to the Lord.” —Psalm 68:33 —M. Chambers

“I say then: Walk in the Spirit, and you shall not fulfill the lust of the flesh.” Galatians 5:16 Spiritual Food for Thought: Put away from you the things that prevent your coming to God in simplicity of faith; those things that you stress over and worry about. You must let go of everything that hinders your walk in the Spirit. You cannot live in fear and be in the Spirit at the same time. You must choose the better position in order to have sweet communion with God. Senior Pastor Boyce Landrum, Pastor Carol Landrum and the Greater Love family welcome you to worship with us on Sunday mornings at 11:30 a.m. Our corporate worship means gathering with people of all ages and cultures to express our love for God our Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ our Savior. We are conveniently located at 900 Co-op City Blvd. (Bldg. 2A), on the ground level, Bronx, N.Y. 10475; main entrance – red button. The church telephone number is 347-920-5607.

NYS Chaplaincy Course (10 weeks): Is now in session at Greater Love on Thursday evenings from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. The final day for registration is Thursday, June 1st. If you are interested in completing the course, kindly call the instructor, Reverend Kim Osorio, at 646-265-2173.

Family Owned and Operated Mid-Week Prayer: Please join our prayer warriors for our Wednesday afternoon prayer meetings • Large Chapel • Pre-need counseling from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Come out and learn on premises about the power of prayer and receive your blessing • Out of town services • Ample Parking through our corporate prayer. Open to all. on premises Foundational Scripture Teaching: As a A dignified funeral every family can afford.

• Cremations reminder, we have a combined Sunday School teach• Casket Showroom All areas are handicapped accessible ing on Salvation every first Sunday of the month on premises from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.; the next class is June Personalized & Professional Care • 50 Years Serving Our Community 4th. All ages, adult and children, are welcome to join us as we travel on the road to salvation taken from Worldwide Shipping including Caribbean, Africa & South America our foundational Scripture, Romans 10:5-9.

Greater Love’s Sixth Church Anniversary will be held on Saturday, June 24th at the Pelham Bay Diner Banquet Hall from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Ticket prices are $65 (adults) & $32.50 (age 12 & under). The price includes 3-course buffet meal, beverages & dessert.

Serving all Our Keynote Speaker is Bishop Thomas C. Barr of Call Greenpoint Tabernacle of Praise; selection from the cultures 24 Greater Love Choir; Christian Comedian Rakim NOW WEBCASTING TO FAMILY AND FRIENDS ABROAD & faiths Hours Singleton and DJ Nate Slate for your listening enjoyment. For more information or to reserve a seat(s), www.mccalls.net • director@mccalls.net please call the church – payment is due by June 10th.

4035 Bronxwood Avenue, Bronx, N.Y. Peace & blessings.

—Pastor Carol Landrum

718-231-7647 Fax: 718-231-7665

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Bartow

Einstein

Dreiser

MENU

Room 31 unless otherwise noted

Room 49 unless otherwise noted

Room 7 unless otherwise noted

Alternate Kosher Meals are also available

JASA OFFICE CLOSED MEMORIAL DAY Word Games: 9:30-11:30 a.m.

Walking Club: 10:30 a.m.

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

Caregiver Support Group: 1:00 p.m.

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

Dominoes: 2:30 p.m.

Dominoes: 10 a.m.

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

Rm. 45

JASA OFFICE CLOSED SHAVUOT

Non-Kosher

JASA OFFICE CLOSED MEMORIAL DAY

JASA OFFICE CLOSED MEMORIAL DAY

JASA OFFICE CLOSED MEMORIAL DAY

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

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

Orange juice Barbecue chicken breasts Baked brown rice pilaf Mixed vegetables Whole wheat bread Fresh Fruit Alt: Tuna salad

Curry chicken Rice and beans Steamed cabbage mix

JASA OFFICE CLOSED SHAVUOT

JASA OFFICE CLOSED SHAVUOT

JASA OFFICE CLOSED SHAVUOT

Thurs., June 1

JASA OFFICE CLOSED SHAVUOT

JASA OFFICE CLOSED MEMORIAL DAY

Kosher

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

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

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

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

Bingo: 1- 2 p.m.

Card Games: 2-4 p.m.

Dominoes: 2:30 p.m.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Orange juice, Dill lemon sauce, Salmon cakes, Spaghetti w/tomato sauce, Winter blend vegetables, Whole wheat bread, Strawberry and apple sauce Alt: Curry chicken salad

BBQ pork chops Roasted potatoes Steamed kale

Fri., June 2

Wed., May 31

Tues., May 30

Mon., May 29

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Men’s Line Dancing: 9-10 a.m.

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

Women’s Line Dancing: 10-11:30 a.m.

Chat Session: 10 a.m.

Bingo: 1 -2 p.m.

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

Card Games: 2-4 p.m.

Dominoes: 2:30 p.m.

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

Card Games: 2-4 p.m.

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

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

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

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

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

Apple juice Roasted chicken Potato kugel Carrot tzimmes Fresh fruit Whole wheat bread Alt: Gelfite fish

Chicken salad Macaroni salad Tossed salad w/dressing

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

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

Fee for lunch is $2.00 & $5.00 for guest

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

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

Upcoming Events/Trips JASA WELCOMES EVERYONE AGE 60 AND OLDER! Payments for trips can be made at all 3 centers. Trip registration policy: There will be no refunds for all trips. All trips include roundtrip transportation! All trips must be paid in advance – JASA will not accept checks under $5.00.

(FREE) LiveOn NY-SCRIE Application & SNAP (Food Stamps) Assistance – Fridays, May 26th – June 9th, 16th & 23rd; 10 a.m.-3 p.m. First come, first served! JASA Main Office, 2049 Bartow Ave., 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

JASA Closed Monday, May 29th, Memorial Day, & Wednesday, May 31st for Shavuot.

St. Mary’s Recreation Center Pool–Fri., June 2nd & June 16th, $3. Pool aerobics for seniors. 10 a.m.–12 p.m. Bartow, 8:30 a.m.; Einstein, 8:45 a.m. & Dreiser, 9 a.m. (14 seats available).

Bronx Opera is coming to JASA! – Every Thurs. at 10:30 a.m. until June in the Bartow Senior Center, 2049 Bartow Ave., rm. 31. Do you love to sing? Would you like to learn to sing?

Would you like to spend time with your friends singing your favorite music? You don’t have to be an opera singer (or even like opera) to have fun and learn with us.

New Smartphone/Tablet class @ the JASA

main office – 2049 Bartow Ave. on Mondays.

Beginner class starts at 12:30 p.m. & Intermediate class starts at 1:30 p.m.

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

Empire – Tues., June 6th, $5. Bartow, 9:30 a.m.; Einstein, 9:45 a.m. & Dreiser, 10 a.m. Wait list.

Central Avenue – Thurs., June 8th, $13. Xmas Tree Store, Trader Joe’s & Amazing Savings. Bartow, 9:30 a.m.; Einstein, 9:45 a.m. & Dreiser, 10 a.m.

Fairway – Fri., June 9th; $3. Bartow, 9:30 a.m.; Einstein, 9:45 a.m. & Dreiser, 10 a.m.

Aldi – Fri., June 9th; $2. Bartow, 9:30 a.m.; Einstein, 9:45 a.m. & Dreiser, 10 a.m.

Walmart – Tues., June 13; $15. Bartow, 8:30 a.m.; Einstein, 8:45 a.m. and Dreiser, 9 a.m.

Jersey Gardens Outlet Mall – Wed., June 14th, $15. Bartow, 8:30 a.m.; Einstein, 8:45 a.m. & Dreiser, 9 a.m.

Ridgehill – Wed., June 14th; $7. Bartow, 9:30 a.m.; Einstein, 9:45 a.m. & Dreiser, 10 a.m.

Woodbury Commons – Thurs., June 15th, $15.

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

Bartow/Einstein Senior Centers – Father’s Day Event, Thurs., June 15th, 10:30 a.m.–2 p.m.,

135 Einstein Loop, rm. 45. DJ Mikey; $6; $8 at door. Change of menu: Oxtails or baked chicken, rice w/pigeon peas (arroz con gandules), sweet plantain (maduros), corn bread, juice, dessert. Pick-ups: Bartow, 9:15 a.m. and Dreiser, 9:30 a.m.

Empire – Fri., June 16th; $5. Bartow, 9:30 a.m.; Einstein, 9:45 a.m. & Dreiser, 10 a.m.

Shoprite – Mon., June 19th; $3. Bartow, 9:30 a.m.; Einstein; 9:45 a.m. & Dreiser, 10 a.m.

Tanger Outlet Mall – Deer Park, Mon., June 19th, $18. Bartow, 8:30 a.m.; Einstein, 8:45 a.m. & Dreiser, 9 a.m.

Empire – Tues., June 20th, $5. Bartow, 9:30 a.m.; Einstein, 9:45 a.m. & Dreiser, 10 a.m.

Bronx Zoo – Wed., June 28. Free. Lunch included. Bartow, 9 a.m.; Einstein, 9:15 a.m. & Dreiser, 9:30 a.m.

Ace in the Hole Productions presents “I Believe in You and Me,” A tribute to The Spinners and The Four Tops, at Stony Hill Inn, Hackensack, NJ – Thurs., June 29th, $55. Family-style Menu - 2 comp. drinks, rolls, garden salad, penne alla vodka, maple baked ham, chicken Francaise, roasted potatoes, fresh vegetable medley, dessert, coffee, tea. Pick-ups: Bartow, 9 a.m.; Dreiser, 9:15 a.m. and Einstein, 9:30 a.m.

Co-op City Times / May 27, 2017

Scheduling Activities Calendar Co-op City Times Schedule 5/29/2017 – 6/4/2017

Organizations

Function Type

Date & Time

African-American Association

Yoga & Pilates Belly Dancing Line Dancing Yoga & Zumba

Tuesday, 5/30 – 7:15 pm Wednesday, 5/31 – 6:30 pm Thursday, 6/1 – 7:00 pm Saturday, 6/3 – 9:30 am

Exercise & Dance

Saturday, 6/3 – 10:00 am

Dreiser Loop Room # 9

Black Forum of Co-op City

Cardio Zumba

Wednesday, 5/31- 7:30 pm Thursday, 6/1 – 8:00 pm

Dreiser Loop Aud. C

Circle of Christ Church

Bible Study

Sunday, 6/4– 10:00 am

Dreiser Loop Room # 2

Bible Study

Tuesday, 5/30 – 6:30 pm

Dreiser Loop Room # 1

Duplicate Bridge Club

Card Playing

Thursday, 6/1 – 12:00 pm

Dreiser Loop Room # 9

Girl Scouts

Meeting

Friday, 6/2 – 5:00 pm

Dreiser Loop Rooms # 1, 2, 4, 9, 10, Aud. A

Harvest Restoration Ministries

Bible Study

Sunday, 6/4- 12:00 pm

Einstein Loop Room # 38

Iglesia Marcos

Children’s Bible Study

Sunday – 6/4– 9:00 am

Einstein Loop Room # 35

Islamic Cultural Center

Worship

Friday, 6/2 – 11:00 am

Dreiser Loop Room # 9

Mount Calvary Baptist

Bible Study

Tuesday, 5/30 – 5:30 pm

Dreiser Loop Rm # 8

New Rochelle Heugnot Lions Club

Double Dutch Practice

Friday, 6/2, 4:00 pm

Einstein Loop Room # 45

Teen Worship

Friday, 6/2 – 6:00 pm

Bartow Room # 28

Worship

Sunday, 6/4– 11:00 am

Dreiser Aud. B, 1, 9, 10

Counseling

Thursday, 6/1 5:00 pm

Dreiser Loop Room # 9

Counseling/Worship

Sunday, 6/4 – 10:00 am

Bartow Room # 28

Pelham Brotherhood Lodge # 616

Meeting

Friday, 6/2 – 7:30 pm

Dreiser Loop Room # 8

Toastmasters of Co-op City

Meeting

Thursday, 6/1 – 7:00 pm

Bartow Room # 28

Weight Watchers

Meeting

Deeper Life Church

Room

Dreiser Loop Room # 2

NewSong Church

Open Door Ministries

Goose Island Seniors

We would like to thank everyone who attended the Indoor Picnic, on May 20th. We had a little problem, but I hope you enjoyed yourself as much as we enjoyed having you.

Bingo—Tomorrow, Sunday, May 28th, at 1:30 p.m., is CANCELLED because of the Memorial Day celebrations. There will be Bingo on Wednesday, May 31st, at 1:30 p.m. with Stephen in our club room #39. Members only. Admission is $5 for 3 cards, 12 games and Jackpot. Extra cards are 25¢ each. Refreshments and snacks will be served. Come have some fun and win a little money on the side.

Mohegan Sun—Tuesday, May 30th, in Uncasville, CT. Price is $33. Rebate, $20 voucher and $5 toward food. Pick-up time is 8:30 a.m. at our usual bus stops: Einstein Loop, Asch Loop (by library) and Dreiser Loop (by the hardware store).

Come have fun on the bus with us. A wonderful movie will be shown on the bus coming home. Bring your Mohegan Sun Casino card, if you have one.

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

Pick-up at 9 a.m. at our usual bus stops. See Ann, Mary or Stephen.

Resorts Casino—Tuesday, July 25th in Atlantic City, NJ. You may also enjoy the beach and boardwalk or shop in the many stores. Price is $33. Rebate,

Tuesday, 5/30 – 5:00 pm

Dreiser Loop Room #4

$20 for games and $5 for food. Pick-up time is 8 a.m. at our three usual bus stops.

Crab Shanty—Thursday, August 17th in City Island, Bx. NY. Time, 12:30 p.m. They are charging more this year. Price: $30. Let’s have a delicious lunch together.

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

To all members: Happy birthday and happy anniversary to all our members who celebrate their day in the month of May: Ruth Jenkins, Carole Haque, Bernice DeCarmo, Mary Pilla, Gerald Ortiz, Josephine Betacourt, Vivian Melendez-Vasquez and Geneva Lindsey. This week in June, Sandra Harville.

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

Visit Stephen in room 39, every Wednesday, 10 a.m.–12 p.m. and 4 p.m.–6 p.m.

Good health to all.

—Mary Pilla

AARP Chapter #4997

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FYI: Our next meeting is scheduled for Monday, June 12, 1:00 p.m., Dreiser Auditorium “A.” Because this is our last meeting before summer break, we will have refreshments. Come out and enjoy.

Heartfelt Condolences to the family of our longtime member, Rosalie Menefee.

Get-well wishes to Carolyn Lemon and Claudette Davis.

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

2017 Tour Activities July 7 - 9: Smithsonian National Museum of African American History & Culture, Washington (DC) – SOLD OUT – WAITING-LIST ONLY; roundtrip transportation via Deluxe Motor coach, w/3 breakfast buffet, 2 dinner buffet, including a seafood buffet; a professional guided tour of Washington, DC; one full day at the Smithsonian African American Museum; and full day shopping at Arundel Mill mall, including the Maryland Live Casino before traveling home.

Arrive at 8:00 a.m., Asch Loop (in front of the library) to get bus seating and luggage tags; LEAVING at 8:30 a.m. SHARP. Contact Judith, 718-379-3370.

September 18 -21: 4-day/3-night trip to Cape Cod – Motor coach transportation, 3 full breakfast, 2 dinners, 1 Lobster dinner; Foxwood Casino (w/bonus); guided escort to African American tour of Martha’s Vineyard site; Hyannis, John F. Kennedy Memorial; Provincetown along scenic route 6A; Cape Cod National Seashore Visitors Center; admission to Zion Union Heritage Museum and more. $599/person, double; $739, single. $50 deposit due immediately; 2nd payment of $150 due 3/20; 3rd payment of $200 due by 5/15; final payment due 6/30; trip insurance is available. Contact Hannah, 718-379-7962.

December 29, 2017-January 2, 2018: Swingin’ New Year’s Eve Celebration in Savannah (GA) – Motor coach trip (2-night lodging to & from Savannah); 4 breakfasts; 2 full course dinners including a Riverboat Dinner Cruise; guided tour of Savannah, historic Davenport House, and Savannah’s River Street District; New Year’s Eve Show & Party at the Savannah Theater; New Year’s Day Buffet Lunch. $609/person – double; $798 - single; trip insurance available. Contact Judith, 718-379-3370.

—Delores Debnam

Einstein Cancer Fund

Happy birthday to those celebrating birthdays this month of May. Tuesday, June 13 – Going to Resorts Casino. Price; $35, Casino bonus is $25. Please call Lydia as soon as possible to make your reservations, (718) 671-3005.

Pick-ups at the three usual stops beginning at 8 a.m.

About ourselves Einsterin Cancer is a non-profit organization of nonsalaried volunteers. Our sole purpose is to raise funds through our trips and luncheon show events. All profits are donated to our three charities which are: Enstein Cancer children’s programs; Memorial Sloan Kettering Research for the continued search for a cure and Calvary Hospital for the comfort and care of cancer patients. Your continued support is a blessing and hopefully we’ll be here to see the end of this disease.

For the Mohegan Sun trip, call Lydia at 718-6713005 or Annie Eutsey at 718-320-1874.

Please give a call to those in nursing homes or the homebound. Your phone call will be received with joy.

Great health is wished to all.

—Lydia Ruas Read and follow the Co-op City Times online at http://issuu.com/cctimes

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

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

Shabbat ends today, May 27, at 9:06 p.m.

Candle Lighting for Friday, June 2, at 8:04 p.m.

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

Good & Welfare: We sell tree certificates in honor or memory of a loved one.

The cost is only $15 per tree. Mazel Tov to all having Simchas. If you’re ill, wishing all a speedy recovery.

Shavuot Holiday: Shavuot represents the Wheat Harvest in Israel. Also, it is the anniversary when G-d gave the Torah at Mt. Sinai. Services will be held Wednesday, May 31st, and Thursday, June 1st at 9 a.m. On June 1st, Yiskor will be said at 11 a.m. After services, we will be having cheesecake in honor of the holiday.

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

Wishing all our members and friends peace and good health.

—Gary Schwartz

Men’s Club Traditional Synagogue Try your luck with the Men’s Club Our next trip is on Monday, June 19th, to the Tropicana Casino in Atlantic City. Walk the boardwalk, shop at the outlets, enjoy the sights, enjoy the food, have a good time. Everyone in the community over 21 years old can attend our trips and functions.

The cost of the trip is $35 per person. Receive $25 slot bonus. You need a Tropicana Casino card or a government ID, passport, non or driver’s license to receive the bonus. It’s like costing you only $10 for a round-trip to Atlantic City after bonus.

On the bus, we provide a drink, snack, play Bingo, 50/50 raffle, and on the way back, show a movie. We keep you entertained, the trip goes fast to Atlantic City. Please sign our sign in your lobby showcase by the elevators for information.

The bus stops by all three shopping centers going and returning. We leave Einstein Loop at 8 a.m. by the supermarket; Asch Loop, 8:15 a.m. by the library, and Dreiser Loop, 8:25 a.m. by the hardware store.

Please don’t wait to the last minute for a reservation. Payment is due before the trip.

For a reservation, call Gary at 718-671-8424 or Bruce at 718-320-2234. If no one is home, please leave a message at either number.

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

Future Trips: Sunday, July 30th, the Resorts Casino in Atlantic City.

Your support of the Men’s Club is greatly appreciated. Wishing everyone peace and good health. Happy Memorial Day weekend.

—Gary Schwartz

Jewish War Veterans Post 500 On Sunday, May 28th at 10 a.m., Co-op City Post 500 will be holding its Memorial Day Observance breakfast meeting at the Town House Restaurant.

After the meeting, Post 500 will proceed to the Halsey J. Mosley Veterans Memorial Park where we will join with the other veterans, dignitaries, and large crowd of Co-op City residents for the local Memorial Day observance.

The next Sunday, June 4th, the Department of New York State JWV will be marching up Fifth Avenue in the Celebrate Israel Parade. For those from Post 500 marching, the Jewish War Veterans will assemble at 10:30 a.m. on Fifth Avenue at 55th Street.

For those not able to walk, a "trolley" will carry them in the parade. The uniform for the parade is white-collared shirt, dark pants or skirts, and JWV cap.

—Marvin Warm

Reflections on the Shavous Holiday

by Rabbi Solomon I. Berl Spiritual Leader of Young Israel Synagogue

Shavous has a basic message to the Festival’s celebration and to humanity.

As the Festival of the Giving of the Law, it is dominated by the Decalogue, the Ten Commandments.

Therefore, the message is not for the Jews alone but for those who now share in having received the Ten Sacred Words, the Decalogue which commands people to be human.

Therefore, in the giving there also is the obligation of taking and accepting. Perhaps the gravest of problems is in the failure to achieve the latter.

Human beings have been given a code of laws, a guide for honorable living, to respect human values. The Ten Commandments carry responsibility to make people aware of life’s values, to respect the dignity of man. They call for a society that abhors terror and murder. It is in such a society that anything responsible for the sacrifice of life, under any circumstances, would be deplored and could not even be atoned for.

If the laws had not been broken constantly there might be a lesser reason for emphasis on Shavuot as a major festival for Jews, as a carrier of a message for moral and human values to humanity.

In all these aspects, there is the guidance in the sacred text, the Decalogue that has become the property of mankind. It demands adherence to the human and moral values that retain the respect of mankind.

They were ‘given’ and there is the expected ‘acceptance.’ In the ‘taking’ lies as much glory as in the ‘giving.’

Shavous will be celebrating on Tuesday evening May 30th, Wednesday, May 31st and Thursday, June 1st.

Yizkor Memorial Services – June 1st at 10:30 a.m.

Young Israel of Co-op City Young Israel of Co-op City (lower level of the Dreiser Loop shopping center) is a house of worship that opens its doors every morning from 6 a.m. until 7 a.m.

Anyone who wishes to start the daily routine with prayers, during which our spiritual leader Rabbi Solomon I. Berl offers a brief Bible teaching, is welcome.

On Friday evening Sabbath services begin at 10 minutes after, the candlelighting time. Saturday morning services start at 9 a.m. Rabbi Berl delivers his sermon at 10:30 a.m.

The Rabbi’s class on the Torah reading of the week begins one hour before sunset every Saturday afternoon.

For office hours or any information you may seek, feel free to call (718) 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.

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Open Door Ministries The Unifying Power of a Child (Full Sermon @ opendoorministries.net) Matthew 18:1-6 At that time, the disciples came up and asked Jesus, who then is really the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?

2 And He called a little child to Himself and put him in the midst of them, 3 And said, Truly I say to you, unless you repent and become like little children [trusting, lowly, loving, forgiving], you can never enter the kingdom of heaven at all.

4 Whoever will humble himself therefore and become like this little child is greatest in the kingdom of heaven.

5 And whoever receives and accepts and welcomes one little child like this for My sake and in My name, receives and accepts and welcomes Me. 6 But whoever causes one of these little ones who believe in and acknowledge and cleave to Me to stumble and sin [that is, who entices him or hinders him in right conduct or thought], it would be better (more expedient and profitable or advantageous) for him to have a great millstone fastened around his neck and to be sunk in the depth of the sea.

The poet (Gerald Massey) described a child so recently with its Heavenly Father as “a sweet new blossom of humanity, fresh fallen from God’s own home to flower on earth.”

Isaiah 11:6-10 In that day the wolf and the lamb will lie down together, and the leopard and goats will be at peace. Calves and fat cattle will be safe among lions, and a little child

shall lead them all.

7 The cows will graze among bears; cubs and calves will lie down together, and lions will eat grass like the cows.

8 Babies will crawl safely among poisonous snakes, and a little child who puts his hand in a nest of deadly adders will pull it out unharmed.

9 Nothing will hurt or destroy in all my holy mountain, for as the waters fill the sea, so shall the earth be full of the knowledge of the Lord.

1 – Children are innocent; they have no experiential knowledge of sin 2 – Children lead by their lives not by their words 3 – Children are important to God and represent the best in humanity 4 – Children have spirits that lean toward God but can be perverted by adults 5 – God holds guilty those that harm and exploit children 6 – God promises a Kingdom where children will not fear wild animals or any harm 7 – A child in God’s hands has the power to unify even the fiercest rivalries Open Door Ministries’ Therapeutic Mentoring/Counseling Program meets Mondays & Thursdays by appointment in Dreiser Loop, room 9. Sunday services are at 11 a.m. at Bartow Community Center, room 28. Contact Pastor Luis by texting 917-334-4407 or email opendoorministries.net.

Blessings in Christ.

—Pastor Luis Ramos

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

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

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

Our telephone number is 718-3203774.

Join us for a mid-week spiritual pickup at our mid- week worship service which is held on Wednesdays at noon.

Bible study is held on Wednesdays at 1:00 and 7:30 p.m. Prayer Service is held on Fridays at noon and 7:30 p.m.

And, be sure to extend your worship with us today and every Saturday, 4–5 p.m. on Principle Centered Living Radio, redeemradiofm.com. Also, learn more about our pastor and the principles of our church, while enjoying a laugh or two on Facebook (Principle Centered Living with Rev. Sheldon Williams). Please “Like” the page and share the posts. Only those who “LIKE” the page will qualify for upcoming contests and rewards.

On Saturday, June 3, at 1:00 p.m., the First Lady’s Ministry will have a comedy show, at the church. Deacon Derrick Watson will be the comedian. Adult ticket is $25 and children’s tickets will be $10. The price of the adult ticket will be $30 after May 20 and at the door. We invite all to come out for a fun filled

afternoon of entertainment. For additional information, call the church.

On Sunday, June 25, we will celebrate Children’s Day at the 11 a.m. service and the Praise Dance Ministry will have a celebratory anniversary service at 3 p.m. All are invited to come and celebrate with the youth.

On March 6 to March 15, 2018, we will be going to the Holy Land in Israel.

Worship sailing on the Sea of Galilee; be baptized in the Jordan River; share in communion in the Garden Tomb; all where Jesus walked. The price per person from JFK is $2,995 for a double room an additional $586 for a single room. A non-refundable deposit of $500 is due immediately. Final payment is due on or before November 12. It is recommended that all purchase travel insurance for this trip. All checks/money orders should be made out to the Co-op City Baptist Church. A flyer, along with the itinerary and reservation form, have been placed on the information table. For additional information, you may call 718-671-1918, 718-379-0541, 718-3791776, 718-671-1271 or the church at 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

Co-op City Pentecostal Tabernacle We invite everyone to attend worship service at 100 Co-op City Blvd., Building 22A, Bronx, N.Y. 10475 Sundays: Sunday School for all age groups begins at 10: 30 a.m. Midday Worship Service starts at 11:45 a.m.

Wednesday: Prayer and fasting service every Wednesday morning at 11 a.m-12:30 p.m. Bible study and prayer meeting will also be held Wednesday evening starting at 7:30 p.m. Effective Fervent Prayers change things. Come and experience the power of Biblical prayer. God’s power is released through His Word. Come and study the word of God; it can change your life.

Friday: Youth service will start at 7:30 p.m.

Focus: THE MIRACLE IN THE MIDDLE OF THE STORM: Jesus walks on the things that cause us to fear.

And when the disciples saw him walking on the sea, they were troubled, saying, it is a spirit; and they cried out for fear: But straightway Jesus spake unto them, saying, Be of good cheer, it is I, be not afraid.

And Peter answered him and said, Lord, if it be thou, bid me come unto thee on the water. And he said, Come.

And when Peter was come down out of the ship, he walked on the water to go to Jesus. But when he saw the wind boisterous he was afraid; and beginning to sink, he cried saying, Lord save me.

And immediately Jesus stretched forth his hand, and caught him, and said unto him O thou of little faith, wherefore didst thou doubt?

And when they were come into the ship, the wind ceased.

Then they that were in the ship came and worship him saying, of a truth thou art the Son of God. Matt 14:26-33 Life is much like the ocean in that it is seldom calm, as quickly as the winds of one storm subside, the horizon dances with the clouds of another one approaching.

Just as Jesus was the key to the disciples, security on the sea that faithful night, He is our miracle in the storm of our lives.

The storm that arose frightened the disciples, and when they saw Jesus walking on the water, they thought they were seeing a ghost.

They cried out in fear, and Jesus revealed Himself to them.

We should always keep our eyes on Jesus and not on the storms of life.

There are many storms of life that can make us become afraid. We have seen tornadoes, hurricanes, earthquakes, fire burning buildings out of control, snow storms where many people have lost their lives. However, we must learn to trust in God, believing in Him that He is able to take us through all the storms of life.

When Peter saw the wind boisterous he was afraid and began to sink, therefore, our duty is to keep our eyes on Jesus. He arose and rebuked the wind, and said unto the sea, Peace be still. And the wind ceased, and there was a great calm. St. Mark 4:39 For further information, call 718-3240334 or 718-320-4218.

—Rev. R. Sibblies

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investigated promptly. Any persons observed in the garage may be asked to provide identification, including vehicle registration for vehicle parked in the garage. Persons observed within the garages without a valid reason can be placed under arrest and receive a Universal Summons for Trespass.

Arrests can also be made for crimes including Grand Larceny Auto, Burglary or Possession of Burglars Tools. If the arrested person is a Co-op City resident, a Co-op City Community Complaint which carries a monetary fine can also be issued in connection with the arrest.

It is most important that garage parkers notify the Department of Public Safety at (718) 671-3050 and 9-1-1 if they observe any suspicious persons or activity. If you see something that just does not seem right, be sure to call immediately. Your intuition that something is wrong usually is just that and is always worth investigating. Observations by residents have yielded many arrests over the years. Patterns of auto crimes are readily identified and put to an end with the arrest of the person(s) responsible. Active involvement by residents allows auto crime rates within Co-op City to remain among the lowest in the city.

Take time this Memorial Day Weekend to remember those who have lost their lives for our country. Memorial Day also serves as the unofficial start to summer when many pools and beaches open for the season. For summer safety, residents are reminded that illegal fireworks are not permitted in Co-op City or anywhere in New York State. Zerotolerance enforcement will be conducted by the Coop City Department of Public Safety, as well as the New York City Police Department.

Barbequing is also 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.

Have a safe and healthy Memorial Day weekend.

Use caution near pools, beaches and other bodies of water. Also be sure to buckle your seatbelt, avoid distractions when driving and never drive if you have been drinking. 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. 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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