Co-op City Times 06/04/16 by Co-op City Times

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Board approves Elliman contract, firm begins as managing agent July 1

Vol. 51 No. 23

Saturday, June 4, 2016

Klehammer named new Executive General Manager

President Linda Berk. Board members Co-op City’s new managing agent, voting yes were Jones, Berk, Helen Douglas Elliman Property Management, Atkins, Bernard Cylich, Sonia Feliciano, will take over leadership of the daily Bill Gordon, Leah Graham, Deborah operations of Riverbay Jenkins, Daryl Johnson, LesCorp. beginning on July 1 lie Peterson, Rod Saunders on a one-year contract that and Board President Cleve was approved by the RiverTaylor. Director Andrea bay Board of Directors at Leslie voted no and Evelyn their meeting on June 1. Turner and Junius Williams were recorded absent for the Elliman has appointed vote. Robert Klehammer as ExeThe contract has been cutive General Manager to submitted to the state HCR, serve on-site as the fullthe federal HUD and Wells time Elliman representaFargo, Co-op City’s overtive. It is expected that sight agencies and lender, more staff may be added at Robert Klehammer a later date, if necessary. respectively, for approval. The Board approved the The resolution also calls Elliman contract under Resolution 16-29 for HCR to officially terminate Marion that was submitted by director Francine (Continued on page 10) Reva Jones and seconded by First Vice

BY JIM ROBERTS

All Co-op City students between 16 and 22 years old are encouraged to apply for a position within the Riverbay Institute Summer Intern Program which provides well-paid ($12 per hour) full-time summer jobs from June 27th through August 31st. All youth in high school, transitioning to a technical or trade school program, or attending a college, are eligible.

BY BILL STUTTIG

Cleve Taylor elected as President for a third consecutive year Riverbay President Cleve Taylor was elected as President of the Riverbay Board of Directors for a third consecutive year by an overwhelming majority of his fellow directors at the annual Riverbay Board meeting called specifically to confirm the results of the recent Board elections, to seat the new

Board Directors and elect Board officers for the 2016-2017 term. Mr. Taylor was first elected as Board President in 2014 heading up a new Board leadership swept into office that year that promised increased accountability, financial stability, and transparency, and Mr. Taylor, prior to being re-elected to the

BY BILL STUTTIG

Mother arrested after her five-year-old child was found wandering around a building Cleve Taylor

An alert Co-op City resident, a lobby attendant and Public Safety officers came to the aid of a five-year-old boy who was observed wandering around the lobby of Building 5A In addition, late last Thursapplicants who are day evening, May not yet currently 26, looking for his enrolled in school, mother. (See flyer on pg. 2) but would like to be conAccording to a Public sidered for the program, Safety report on the incident, the child was observed by a must write a one-page essay on why neighbor who knew him. According to he/she would like to participate in the the report, the neighbor cared for the

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False Information Provided By Candidates

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child in her home for several hours, but became concerned when no one came for the child, and she then contacted Public Safety. While the small child remained under the neighbor’s supervision and care, Public Safety officers attempted to locate the mother and after several attempts and searches eventually reached the mother by phone. According to the report, the mother stated that the child had fallen asleep and she had come downstairs for a few minutes. The responding officer, Maribel Marsonet of Public Safety’s Emergency Services Unit, said that the child was talkative, but it was suspected (Continued on page 11)

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Voting Incentive Winners

No Carrying Charge Increase Discussed By The Board Of Directors

Dear Shareholders: Last Thursday ev- President’s Message ening’s Special Open Board of Directors Meeting was one of President the most important meetings of the year for Co-op City and its residents because at that meeting, the Board members got together to honor the voluntary service of the Board directors and former directors who have given voluntary service to enhance the cooperative living experience we have come to enjoy

Cleve Taylor

in Co-op City. At this meeting, we also swore in the newly elected and reelected Board directors to our Corporate Board. These individuals will join a collective body with one vote each that will represent the collective consciousness of this community and guide this $220 million cooperative corporation into the future. The policies and direction we consider will (Continued on page 2)

Election Committee Chairperson, Director Francine Reva Jones (center), presents $200 checks to four of the five winners of the Voting Incentive Drawing at Thursday’s Board meeting. The five winners are: Section 1, Tamar Green; Section 2, Jervonne Burkhalter-May; Section 3, Martha Way; Section 4, Helen DownsJohnson; and Section 5, Shirley Green. Photo by Bill Stuttig

President’s Report affect services and the quality of life in our homes. The Oath of Office that swears in the newly-elected directors is based on law and acknowledges that we have taken on this responsibility on a voluntary basis to keep our community affordable and beautiful. I would like to take this opportunity to notify all of the shareholder/residents and employees of the Riverbay Corporation that the assertions that were made by some candidates that there was a proposal before the Board of Directors to increase the carrying charge were UNTRUE! The Riverbay Board of Directors never analyzed, discussed or proposed any Carrying Charge increase or related matter to the 2018 or 2019 Riverbay Corporation Proposed Budget. The information you received about a proposed Carrying Charge increase by the Board of Directors was FALSE! The Board conducts its business by passage of resolutions, not by publication in our newspapers. The shareholders are enjoying a $20 million surplus which is being safeguarded for future repairs. In addition, I would like to apologize to the shareholders and candidates for an administrative failure in my office that resulted in my prepared endorsement not being submitted for publication in the

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Co-op City Times. However, the democratic process proceeded and 5,600 residents voted to continue the progress of the NEWLY ELECTED BOARD OF DIRECTORS. All 15 Board members are committed to that outcome. I am happy to announce to the shareholders that the Board met on Wednesday evening, June 1st, on a number of enhancement issues and an extensive Management Resolution was passed in favor of hiring Douglas Elliman as our Managing Agent. The selection of this firm culminates an 18 month selection process to bring to Co-op City the premier Property Managing Agent in the United States. Great preparation and care were taken during this process. Fourteen of our Board members took a pro-active role in this selection process which involved several preparatory meetings, pre-selection interviews, workshops, six interviews that lasted 3 to 4 hours, and Board deliberations for the best selected firm. It is my opinion that the Board of Directors made the best decision for the residents of Co-op City and I would like to thank each and every one of them for their hard work. In addition, the two newly elected Board directors seated at the June 2nd meeting have exemplified in their lifetimes and lifestyles what it means to

give back. On behalf of the Riverbay Board of Directors, I would like to thank both Helen Atkins and Bill Gordon for their many years of service to the shareholders of our community

and express our collective appreciation for their commitment to the Co-op City community. May the coming year be filled with hope and prosperity for our community.

Co-op City Times / June 4, 2016

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Spend a day of well-being at Rivers Run Tomorrow, Sunday, June 5, join Meena Sharpe-Hicks, Lelia Dickenson and Valerie Gunn for a fun-filled day at the Rivers Run Community Garden. Between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m., Meena will guide you through yoga and meditation, then provide guidance on healthy living. From 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Lelia and Valerie will show you how to creatively express yourself with paint. These family fun workshops are funded by Councilman Andy King.

BVA exhibit at Baychester Library During the month of June, the Baychester Visual Arts Association will have paintings on display at the Baychester Library in celebration of Bronx Month. Come and see the artwork and support local artists. You will be impressed with the fine quality of paintings. BVA will also be at the community fair on June 4. Come and see artwork there and talk to the artists.

Baychester Library Book Sale next sat. The Baychester Library Association’s annual Book Sale will be held next Saturday, June 11th from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in front of the library. All proceeds from the sale stay in our community and are used for library programs, such as holiday events for children and teens and lectures and concerts for adults. The association is made up of dedicated volunteers. If you would like to help with the sale, please call Trudie at 718-671-6832.

Next CB #10 meeting to be held June 16 The next monthly meeting of Community Board #10 will be held on Thursday, June 16, 7:30 p.m. at Providence Rest, 3304 Waterbury Avenue, Bronx, NY 10465. For more information, please contact CB #10 at (718) 892-1161.

Summer Intern Program Riverbay Institute Summer Internship Program, along with an updated resume. Essays will be judged by a review panel. As of Friday morning, 101 young Co-op City residents had already applied for the numerous available opportunities. The application period began this past Tuesday, May 31st and will run through June 8th, the last day applications will be accepted for consideration. Only Co-op City residents are eligible for participation in the intern program. “We are very excited to provide this great opportunity for Co-op City’s young students,” said Riverbay Human Resources Director Inelle T.M. Cooper. “It is their chance to acquire knowledge and job skills that they can likely use for the rest of their lives, plus gain experience in working with others in a disciplined professional job setting in which everyone is held accountable for their performance and their contribution to the overall team effort of maintaining and improving the quality of life for Co-op City residents. Classroom learning is essential to anyone’s eventual success, but so is experience and learning how to apply what you have learned in school to a real working environment. That is what this program provides to this community’s young students and I believe its value can’t be overstated.” According to the program description prepared by Riverbay’s Human Resources Department staff, the program “gives Co-op City’s youth the opportunity to acquire experience that integrates knowledge and theory

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learned in the classroom with practical application and skills development in a professional setting. Internships also give youth the opportunity to make connections in professional fields they may be considering for career paths.” The interns will be working on a number of summer projects in a variety of departments including Community Relations, Grounds, Legal, Finance, Cooperators Services, Construction, Power Plant and more. Students who have interests or majors in engineering, finance, computer science/IT, architecture, business administration, landscaping, and even remodeling, are encouraged to apply. Application packages are available at the Riverbay administration offices inside the Bartow Community Center, 2049 Bartow Avenue. Applicants will also be asked to provide a resume (or current working papers for high school students 16-17) and must be available to work the entire summer program time frame. Applicants who meet the criteria for the program will have their names placed in a random drawing. The drawing will be held on June 9th and notifications will be made by June 10th. All applicants will need to provide a current email address for notification purposes. All positions will be full-time, requiring a 35 or 40-hour work week. Days and shifts may vary. Some of the available positions also may require evening hours (4 p.m. to midnight) depending on the department to which the intern is assigned. There are both

administrative and operational positions available. Administrative positions will likely require basic office skills, including proficiency with computer software programs, proofreading skills, research skills, and the ability to interact with the public in a polite and professional manner. Operational positions will require physical skills that include landscaping duties, and cleaning duties both of which may require some heavy lifting. Although students will have an opportunity to list up to three (3) preferences for assignments, the Riverbay Learning Institute team reserves the right to make all assignments, which will be in place for the entirety of the program. All interns will be evaluated on their performance after approximately one month of experience and at the end of the program. Summer interns can be released from the program due to a number of factors, including excessive tardiness or absenteeism; repeated incidents of conflict with fellow interns, employees, or Co-op City residents, and a displayed lack of cooperation with the training protocol. Interns who have three workday absences not related to illness or injury will also be removed from the program and replaced with the next applicant on the list. In addition to the valuable work experience, all interns will participate in two Riverbay Learning Institute Summer Intern Program special meetings where there will be opportunities for sharing experiences and networking, as well as special training.

REMINDER: Riverbay “Suggestion Box” is open Help Riverbay Corp. save money and win up to $500 BY JIM ROBERTS

The “Riverbay Suggestion Box” is open for business, and shareholders with a good idea that saves money for the Riverbay Corporation can be rewarded for their input with a $500 check and dinner out on the town. Earlier this year, the Riverbay Board of Directors announced that it is seeking ideas from shareholders to create cost savings, improve operations, increase revenues, eliminate safety hazards or improve procedures at Riverbay. “I believe the shareholders’ incentive program is a fabulous opportunity for Riverbay to tap into the incredible resources we have right here in Co-op City,” said Linda Berk, Riverbay Board First Vice President. “Money saving ideas from fellow shareholders is inclusive, creative and hopefully will engage cooperators to benefit the entire community.” To qualify for one of the three prizes available, each suggestion must describe

a specific problem, offer a workable solution and offer a measurable benefit to the Riverbay Corporation. Suggestions can range from topics in engineering, security, information technology, accounting, clerical support and many more. Three winners will receive prizes of $500, $250 and $125, along with dinner for two and recognition in the Co-op City Times. “I am so excited that the Cooperators’ Money-Saving Award Program is finally being presented to the community,” said Francine Reva Jones, chairperson of Riverbay Board’s Community Relations Committee. “This program will reward cooperators for their ideas that will save money or increase revenue for the Riverbay Corporation. “This is another way we can help each other: the shareholders, by offering their money-saving ideas, and the Riverbay Corporation, by providing a reward to the three shareholders with the best ideas.

“Thanks to the Board of Directors who voted in favor of the 2013 resolution sponsored by then-Board Director Khalil Abdul-Wahhab and to the Community Relations Committee and the Community Relations Department that were instrumental in accomplishing the necessary tasks to make this program happen,” Jones said. Entrants must be a Co-op City shareholder of record and the suggestion must be original and may not constitute the solution to a procedure or problem which the shareholder, if employed at Riverbay, is paid to solve as part of their employment. The suggestion cannot be taken from any report, study, document, or publication of Riverbay or paid for by Riverbay and the suggestion must result in financial savings by Riverbay and shareholders. Submitting a suggestion is easy. Fill out the form completely and date and sign it. Describe the specific problem (Continued on page 11)

New Board

Presidency, gave credit to his fellow volunteer Board directors in helping to greatly achieve much of that over the last two years while promising continued progress in the coming year. At the outset of the meeting, Mr. Taylor made it a point to clear up a point of confusion in the community, that being a published rumor spread during the recent election campaign that the Board is considering a carrying charge increase. The President made it clear that the Board never analyzed data or considered any carrying charge increase for the 2018-2019 budget. “The information that you received

Co-op City Times / June 4, 2016 about a proposed carrying charge increase was just false,” Mr. Taylor stated in his statement opening Thursday’s meeting, adding that the shareholders of Riverbay are currently enjoying a $22 million financial surplus as of the end of the recently past fiscal year, ending March 31st, 2016. During the brief period of time after the new Board Directors are sworn in and before the election of the new officers for the coming year, Mr. Taylor profusely thanked his fellow directors in helping to return the corporation to financial stability while increasing accountability and trans-

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The six newly elected Board Directors are sworn into office by Riverbay General Counsel Jeffrey Buss. They are (l. to r.) Andrea Leslie, Bernie Cylich, Leslie Peterson, Claudia Sampson, Sonia Feliciano and Marie Smith. Photos by Bill Stuttig

parency throughout Riverbay and Co-op City. Riverbay’s General Counsel Jeffrey Buss took over the meeting at that point to conduct the annual election of officers to the Board. The proceedings began with Mr. Taylor being nominated to the Presidency of the Board by Andrea Leslie. Evelyn Turner was nominated for the Presidency by Leslie Peterson. Mr. Taylor then won the subsequent tally of Directors with 10 Directors voting for him and 4 voting for Ms. Turner with one Riverbay President Cleve Taylor honored the two abstention. outgoing Board Directors, Helen Atkins and Bill All but one of the other officer Gordon, for many years of tireless volunteer positions were appointed with no service to the community. opposition after the initial nominominated as Assistant Secretary with nation. For the second consecutive Mr. Saunders winning the position year, Linda Berk was appointed First over Ms. Smith by a vote of 10 to 5. Vice President. Mr. Bernard Cylich was appointed as Second Vice PreAs his first official duty as the newly sident after having served as Board elected President, Mr. Taylor appointed Treasurer last year. The new Treasurer Andrea Leslie to continue as chair of will be Pastor Deborah Jenkins whose the Audit Committee, and Junius nomination was also unopposed. Williams to chair the Cooperator Francine Reva Jones was again nomiAppeals Committee, but not before nated and named as Board Secretary publicly asking his fellow Board for a second consecutive year. Newly Directors for their nominations for elected Board Director Claudia those two positions. There were no Sampson was nominated and appointother nominations. ed with no opposition as Assistant Shortly after the election of officers Treasurer. Both Rod Saunders and new Board Director Marie Smith were (Continued on page 30)

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It’s Happening in Co-op City Memorial Day Celebration

Ladies of the Auxiliary with Chaplain Thomas, Adjutant and MC Adeyemi Toba LaCrown and Antonio Codrington, Adjutant Designate.

Adjutant LaCrown with members of CERT Team 10 helping out at the Memorial Day ceremony.

Thanks from CCPD!

During Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton’s campaign stop in Co-op City recently, Co-op City shareholder Michael Miller (center) was of great assistance to the Public Safety Department in trying to control the crowd at the entrance to the center. Mr. Miller was in the crowd, but clearly understood what Public Safety was trying to do. He was recognized by many and because of that, CCPD was able to get the crowd’s attention, and the crowd of several hundred people were safely admitted to the auditorium without incident or injury. On Thursday night, CCPD’s Chief Frank Apollo (left) and Captain James Keappock (right) formally recognized Miller for his efforts.

Thank you, CCPD, on behalf of our veterans

Co-op City Public Safety Department (CCPD) joined in a donation effort last week sponsored by Alpha Kappa Alpha and University Presbyterian Church for "Seasonal Wraps" for disabled veterans at the Bronx VA in time for the Memorial Day holiday observed on Monday, May 30. After receiving a call from Board director Evelyn Turner, herself an AKA soror, CCPD Chief Frank Apollo said he pulled in Sgt. Ian Gularte, who is also an Army National Guardsman, and they both individually went out and purchased a few items for the veterans. Then the Patrolmen’s Benevolent Association (PBA) also made some purchases. Last Friday, Director Turner was accompanied by Linda Simms-Chin, chairperson of AKA’s Seasonal Wraps Committee, to pick up the donations which were to be part of care packages delivered to the veterans on Sunday. The donations included t-shirts, socks, soap and other personal items. In photo above (L-R) are CCPD officer Augustus Augustin, also a military personnel who contributed to the donation effort; Board director Turner, Ms. Simms-Chin, CCPD Training Director Lt. Shelda Williams, Chief Apollo and Sgt. Gularte. Photo by Rozaan Boone

(L-R) Comrades Lowell James, Adjutant LaCrown, Richard I. Lawson, Post 1781’s information officer, and Antonio Codrington.

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Thank the Community To the Editor: I would like to take this moment to thank everyone who had the courage to vote in the Riverbay Board elections. You didn’t use the excuse of ignorance to stop you from standing up for your family, your community and your hard-earned investment. I especially want to thank all of those shareholders who responsibly filled out and sent in your absentee ballots. That was an extra effort and sense of responsibility that always makes a major difference. I applaud the Election Committee, Counsel and staff who did their best to make this a fair election. Your job was a hard one and you should be commended for succeeding in battling any and most demons in your path. Today is a new day. Tomorrow will be another. Let’s continue to build on this progressive momentum. One thing I have learned from the late Arthur Brown: “Time will eventually promote you or expose you.” So keep your eyes open and educate yourself. An educated voter is not a spectator, but a participant. Remember, each and every one of us makes up Riverbay so let’s act like it and… Boss-up, my people. —Kevin Lambright

Mall Conditions To the Editor: My advice to the incoming Board would be to wait until Douglas Elliman is here and let them handle the renovations of the malls, most notably Dreiser and Bartow. Riverbay had its chance, but they bungled it, in my opinion. It's about time these malls are fixed up for our usage, and to generate some extra revenue. —Gary Geleski

Letters to the Editor • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Issues to be addressed To the Editor: Now that the Board of Directors election is over, we can address non-political issues like: 1. With the emphasis against nonunion contracts, why does Riverbay continue to hire temporary workers who work for six months, are then laid off for a while and then rehired for the same "temporary" positions? I am not referring to seasonal temporary positions like extra gardeners, but administrative positions that are the same year round. Is it to keep them out of the very unions Riverbay seems to like? 2. Are the couple of thousand families who have Cablevision subscriptions but voted against the Cablevision bulk agreement happy that they have $1,200 less money in the bank and losing $50/month more than if the agreement had been approved? Verizon is not coming so what can be done about this? 3. When MSI was dismissed, a "number of the senior managers who worked for them were hired by Riverbay. Now that a new management company is about to start will they — and the other

senior managers hired to do what MSI was supposed to do — be transferred to the new management company's payroll? They are providing services that we will be paying the new management company to provide and we should not be paying twice for the same thing. 4. Riverbay paid a $6.5 million settlement out of the cash flow produced in one year by the last 4.5% carrying charge increase and other fee increases. Since that was a one-time payment, what will be done with the $6.5 million/year extra cash generated by that increase in this year and the following years? The Budget Committee used to be chaired by a member of the Board of Directors with cooperators who are not Directors participating. For some reason, the Board of Directors changed that to exclude regular cooperators. The only committee that the bylaws restrict to members of the Board of Directors is the Audit Committee. Will the Budget Committee be opened up to folks who are not members of the Board of Directors again? —Stewart Berman

A Modest Baseball Proposal for Seniors To the Editor: I am a new shareholder and would like to propose an activity for the near future which will be beneficial to all involved, even the spectators and the people immediately running the program. My proposal is a baseball league for seniors 62 years of age and older. It will be open for men, women and all veterans. I proposed that two leagues be created, or if such a league exists already, that it is expanded so that we here at Co-op City can enjoy ourselves, while at the same time, do some type of physical and mental exercises that will be beneficial to all. I am sure that there are many living

within the confines of the city who have at one time or another played either stick ball or actual baseball. Lots of empty areas around Co-op City can be utilized. This league will be an activity which seniors can enjoy for the rest of their lives. I make this proposal because this is something that I would like to see and be a part of because it will be tremendously beneficial to me. The benefits will be greater than the expenditures. I am sure that corporate sponsorship will help with all the financial logistics. It will be beneficial to all. I would like to encourage my new neighbors to join in this modest proposal. Seniors on the move/senior power! —Miguel A. Rodriguez

Access-a-Ride must be forced to correct its failings To the Editor: On May 17th, NYC Comptroller Scott Stringer released the results of an audit of New York City’s Access-ARide program which found that in 2015, the transportation service for the elderly and disabled stranded customers more than 31,000 times, nearly double the rate permissible under the program’s contracts with service providers. In addition, the audit found that the program’s contracted service providers electronically manipulated recorded pick-up and drop-off times more than 2.5 million times in order to fraudulently improve their on-time performance record. I commend Comptroller Stringer

and his staff for their excellent work. But at the same time, I wonder where are the rest of our elected officials in reacting to this damning report. Co-op City is particularly affected by Accessa-Ride’s continual failings and abuses as the community’s large aging and disabled population regularly depends on this service which, time and time again, fails to deliver. I personally have been stranded by this service many times, including once late at night in a deserted downtown neighborhood. Following this and other incidents, I have regularly voiced my complaints and publicly stated the facts about a need for an overhaul of Access-a-Ride services. Unfortunately, my voice is

one of the very few to express the outrage which has now been justified by the Comptroller’s report. Our elected officials in Co-op City owe the community’s elderly and disabled population a promise to heed the findings of Comptroller Stringer’s report and demand drastic changes and improvements to the vital transportation program. To allow the findings of this audit to go by unnoticed with no corrective action taken would represent negligence on the part of the MTA which oversees this program, and our elected officials who represent the thousands in this community and elsewhere who depend on the Access-a-Ride program. —John Rose

Important Notice to Shareholders of Building 25 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 urges residents to enjoy the Community Fair TODAY and follow summer fun by the rules BY LIEUTENANT PAM APOLLO

The annual Co-op City Community Fair is taking place TODAY, Saturday, June 4. The fair is back on the main greenway for the fifth time since 2009. It seems like just a memory since the greenway was closed and the fair had to be relocated. The Community Fair has always been the kick off of the summer season. If you are a regular at the Co-op City Fair or this is your first fair, come out and meet your neighbors. A good time will be had by all. This is the 45th Co-op City Community Fair I have been involved with since my family moved into Co-op City on May 25, 1971. This is a good time to focus on having good, safe summer fun while reviewing Riverbay Corporation’s rules. In Co-op City, it is most important that bicycle riders pay attention to Riverbay Corporation’s rules as they pertain to bike riding. Bicycle riding is prohibited in the areas near the buildings and shopping centers or any areas where it is posted that bike riding is prohibited. The reason for this is that bicycle riding in these areas presents a serious hazard to pedestrians. Cyclists need to afford the same level of consideration to pedestrians as cyclists expect from motorists. During the Community Fair, all bicycle riding, roller blading, roller skating, skate boarding and scooter use on the greenway is prohibited. Persons observed riding bicycles in restricted areas may receive a Co-op City Community Complaint for “Bike riding in prohibited areas.” Community Complaints can also be issued for “Ball playing in prohibited areas.” All Community Complaints carry a monetary fine which doubles for repeated violations. Parents need to make certain children are aware of these rules. Consuming alcohol in public is a violation of the law within New York City. This includes the Co-op City Fair and any other New York City Street Fairs at which alcohol is not sold. Public Safety Officers issue New York City Universal Summonses for this violation. As with any other arrest, a Co-op City Community Complaint is also issued for Anti-Social Conduct in connection with the arrest. This Complaint carries a monetary fine of One Hundred and Twenty Five Dollars ($125) and also doubles with repeated violations. Universal Summonses are also commonly issued by the Department of Public Safety for Possession of Marijuana and Disorderly Conduct. Disorderly Conduct includes a range of behavior, including fighting, being loud or boisterous or blocking a pedestrian walkway causing public annoyance, inconvenience or alarm. All of these laws are in effect at all times, including during the Community Fair. Co-op City Community Complaints are issued in these situations as well. Residents are reminded that barbequing is not permitted on any of the public areas of Co-op City. Strict guidelines set forth by the New York City Fire Department are in effect for barbequing and prohibit barbequing on terraces as terraces are within 10 feet of the buildings. Propane tanks are strictly prohibited by the New York City Fire Department in any multiple family dwellings. Food vendors with authorization to cook and sell food at the Community Fair are the exception. Residents are also reminded that fireworks are illegal, as well as dangerous. New York City put in effect a Zero Tolerance policy regarding the sale or use of illegal fireworks within the limits of New York City. Here in Co-op City, the Zero Tolerance laws are enforced by both the New York City Police Department and the Co-op City Department of Public Safety. New York City offers rewards of up to $1,000 to anyone who gives informa-

tion leading to the arrest and conviction of anyone all ages. caught selling fireworks within New York City. Call 3-1-1 Co-op City is a diverse community with people of all with information. Co-op City residents are also subject ages, abilities and characteristics. All persons should to receiving a Community Complaint if they are arrested remember to respect each other and embrace their differby any police agency within the geographical confines of ences. Don’t forget to say hello to your neighbors when Co-op City. you pass each other in the hallway or in the street. Co-op Remember to stay safe this summer, especially City strives to accommodate all persons. As Stevie near pools and beaches. Always Wonder said at the Grammys, “We remember, if you see something, need to make every single thing say something. Call 9-1-1 and “The Co-op City Fair is a accessible to every person with a the Department of Public Safety It is also important to great opportunity to get to disability.” at (718) 671-3050 or online at remember that not all disabilities know your neighbors in a are visible. Someone who appears www.ccpd.us. Callers may remain anonymous when giving informafun and friendly setting.” to be healthy may have a physical tion. The Co-op City Department or developmental disability. June is known as PTSD (Post of Public Safety would like to Traumatic Stress Disorder) Awareness Month. It is also thank all persons who have called in suspicious activity. a good opportunity to learn about this disorder or others It is by your actions that the crime rate remains low and which may affect your friends, family members or a high quality of life is maintained. neighbors. June 5th is known as National HIV/AIDS I would like to thank my avid reader who took the Long Time Survivors Awareness Day. June 7th is time out to write a letter to the Co-op City Times last known as National Cancer Survivors Day. It is a good week. It is the readers and their feedback that make this time to schedule a doctor’s appointment and see what column great. Thanks again for your support and feedtests may be needed. Knowledge is power, the more you back. Your safety and well-being when you are home or learn, the stronger you become. The Co-op City Fair is away is my top priority. I am happy to say I have readers a great opportunity to get to know your neighbors in a less than 10 years old and older than 100 years old. My fun and friendly setting. goal is to keep the articles relevant and informative for

OPPORTUNITIES AT CO-OP CITY Tell your friends, relatives and employers about: 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475 • 718-320-3300 Riverbay Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. For information on CONTRACT OPPORTUNITIES ONLY, please contact: Lenya Garcia at Lgarcia@riverbay corp.com; AND Barbara Penn at Bpenn@riverbaycorp.com. Please note that emails should be sent to both parties. Please DO NOT email resumes for EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES to the aforementioned emails. For EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES, please see bottom of the employment listings for specific directions.

CONTRACT SUMMARY Contract P925, Purchase of GPS Vehicle Tracking Systems Bids Due: June 9, 2016 at 2 p.m. Open to 153 Union Members May 26th, 2016 to June 3rd 2016. Open to All applicants June 6th, 2016 to June 14th 2016. Job Reference # 16-34 Customer Service Representative Parking & Storage Greet visitors or callers and handle their inquiries or direct them to the appropriate persons based on the circumstances presented. Communicate with shareholders, employees, and other individuals to answer questions, disseminate or explain information, and address complaints. Answer telephones and provide information to callers, take messages, or transfer calls to appropriate individuals. Use computers for various applications, such as Microsoft Office and Mainframe databases.

Open to All applicants from May 26th 2016 to until filled. Job Reference # 16-35 Restoration Supervisor Determine schedules and assignments for work activities, based on work priority and skill of personnel. Inspect and monitor work areas, examine tools and equipment, and provide employee safety training to prevent, detect, and correct unsafe conditions or violations of procedures and safety rules. Investigate accidents or injuries and prepare reports of findings. Monitor employees’ work levels and review work performance. Requisition materials and supplies, such as tools, equipment or replacement parts.

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

Co-op City Times / June 4, 2016

Director’s Viewpoint

Linda Berk Vice President

By the time this edition of the paper is printed, our re-elected and newly elected Board directors will have been seated. Congratulations to Leslie Peterson, Sonia Feliciano, Andrea Leslie, Bernard Cylich, Claudia Sampson and Marie Smith for the challenging task of campaigning and entering the elections. Personally, I am looking forward to the work of the Board to move this corporation forward into the 21st century, efficiently and cost effectively, with the contributions of our new Board. The Douglas Elliman (DE) contract has been completed and we should be looking forward to new management this summer. It will take DE several months to get to know Co-op City. However, we are anticipating their fresh eyes and premier residential services experience to bring about many benefits to the corporation. I must say that Noel Ellison and the Riverbay staff have provided the shareholders with excellent service. With the combination of Noel’s institutional knowledge and DE’s stellar residential property management experience, there is so much for us to look forward to over the next year. A House Divided Will Fall I continue to be concerned about the influence City News exerts on our community. I am concerned that this paper thrives on sensationalism, controversy and single-angled delivery of information. This community has an official newspaper in which we make every effort to make sure that the news presented to share-

New Year, New Faces holders is balanced, accurate and informative. The Co-op City Times is a corporate entity and as a result, the paper MUST BE responsible in what they print. As a corporation, we cannot be reckless, feed off of sensationalism or promote chaos. To do so would cost this corporation in exorbitant lawsuits and credibility. Clearly, if you are reading my viewpoint, you read the Co-op City Times. I urge you to encourage your neighbors, family and friends to read YOUR newspaper, the Co-op City Times, to make sure you are getting the facts, not an outsider’s opinion. I believe that it is always important to have differing opinions and different viewpoints. What I do not believe is healthy is a paper that thrives off of dissention, chaos and controversy! If you pay attention to the headlines alone, you get the sense that the other paper in this community indeed promotes dissention and divisiveness. I realize that we live in a time of reality television and the popularity of controversy. However, as a shareholder, I am much more interested in working to unite my community, staff and Board. I am not interested in seeing where we differ; I am more interested on building where we have interests and opinions in common. It is our responsibility as shareholders to raise our bar for what we expect in our community. It is our responsibility as shareholders to demand excellence, truth and facts! As a community, Co-op City has made so much progress lately, but we still have a ways to go. For us to turn the corner and improve, we must change not only the culture of Riverbay Corporation, but we must strive to change the culture of our community. We must use the strength of our numbers to get the things

this community needs and deserves. This includes community newspapers, city and agency services like transportation, parks, community centers, traffic control and asbestos abatement relief. We, as a community, should expect more. We, as a community, should demand more! We, as a community, must get involved! Express Bus I continue to request responses for the express bus survey for lower Manhattan. If you are interested in seeing our express bus go all the way down to Bowling Green as the bus from Riverdale does, please log onto the internet survey and leave your information. Council Member Andy King is working with the MTA on our behalf and we need to make sure we give him the ammunition to make this happen. Please go to www.monkeysurvey.com/r/ccexpressbus, TODAY! Thank you for your time and attention. I am interested in your thoughts, so please contact me at lberk@riverbayboard.com or to the Riverbay Board of Directors, 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475.

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Co-op City Times / June 4, 2016

In Memoriam – Gloria Todman

ELEVATOR SHUTDOWN BUILDING 12 - CAR # 4 We have encountered an unforeseen mechanical breakdown to elevator #4 necessitating the removal of the car from service. The counterweight bearings were damaged and must be replaced. We expect the elevator to be out of service until next Friday, June 10th, barring any unforeseen circumstances. We will update you in the event of any changes. Every attempt will be made to restore the elevator back to service as soon as possible. We apologize for any inconveniences caused, and thank you for your patience and understanding. —RIVERBAY MANAGEMENT

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Ms. Gloria Todman, long-time resident of Building 2B, on Saturday, May 28, 2016. She is survived by her daughters Denise Simmonds (also a cooperator), Roslyn Simmonds-West and Catherine Powell-McDaniel. After retirement as a New York City school teacher, Gloria was active in several local civic organizations and served with the music and hospitality ministries in her church. A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, June 7, 11:00 a.m. at Community Protestant Church, 1659 East Gun Hill Road, Bronx, New York 10475; (718) 862-9172. Sorrowfully submitted, –Family of Ms. Gloria Todman

Gloria Todman

Baychester Visual Arts Association If you would like to be more creative and enjoy drawing and painting you could derive much pleasure from attending classes at BVA. Art classes are held every Tuesday in room 5 in the Dreiser Community Center. You can choose from the 2 class schedules which are 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. or 3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. The fees are as follows: Annual membership is $35 a year and a session of 10 classes is $60. This is the best bargain in the Bronx – maybe even the city – given the quality of instruction offered. Classes will resume

in September. Mr. Moses Groves, BVA’s own art instructor, is the artistic guide for these classes. Mr. Groves is an accomplished artist who has studied at the Art Students League and NYU. He has exhibited work in the New York and New Jersey area and has won awards for his artwork. The vintage art show located at 2600 Netherland Avenue is now going on. Two of BVA artists have won first place in the show, LaMarse Taylor won for her multi media art work, and Grace Stubbs won for

her picture of Tyler Perry. Congratulations to them! In the month of June, we will have our paintings on display at the Baychester library in celebration of Bronx Month. Come and see the artwork and we know you will be impressed with the fine quality of paintings. We will be at the community fair on June 4th. Come and see artwork there and talk to the artists. You will enjoy the visit. 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. If you would like more information about classes or members’ artwork, you can call Moses Groves at 201-862-0847. Science is for the body and art is for the soul. —Sylvia Lochansky

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

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

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

Diabetic Patients with Medicare may be eligible for shoes.

Co-op City Times / June 4, 2016

Director’s Viewpoint

Evelyn Turner

Second Vice President

We can never say thank you enough to our veterans, those on active duty and the young men and women attending military academies across the country. In Co-op City, which is the largest Mitchell-Lama cooperative in the country, this is especially true. Our Public Safety Department, under the leadership of Chief Frank Apollo, and Building 35 President Bill Gordon, worked in partnership with the University Heights Presbyterian Church and Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority to donate "seasonal wraps" for our veterans at the Bronx VA Hospital. It was truly a privilege to assist in the delivery of 50 bags of new t-shirts, socks, baseball caps, soap, shampoo, deodorant, toothpaste, decks of cards, etc. on

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Scott Realty as managing agent as of Nov. 18, 2014. MSI was suspended by the Riverbay Board following an investigation by Riverbay’s general counsel Jeffrey Buss and the community has been self-managed since then. The new Riverbay contract will pay Elliman an annual fee of $550,000 compared to the $1.54 million that MSI was paid. Over the past several months, Riverbay has built an in-house senior management staff that reports directly to Riverbay General Manager Noel Ellison. Under the leadership of Riverbay Board President Taylor, the company has hired outside professionals, including Procurement Director Jose Mendez, Internal Audit Director Averil James-Bonnette, Human Resources Director Inelle T.M. Cooper, Construction Director Mark Warren, Senior Director of Utility Assets Anthony Ligato and Associate Director of Insurance Risk Management John Lowe. Klehammer, formerly a Vice President with FirstService Residential New York, is an attorney with extensive experience in the asset and property management industry in both the private and public sectors. A 30-year industry veteran, his forte is evaluating and restructuring properties and management operations in order to maximize cash flow and investment return. Klehammer previously served as president of Reliant Realty Services, where he created and supervised a property management company for the developer of affordable housing projects located in three states. He also spent more than a decade working for New York City government agencies as Assistant Commissioner at the New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD), where he was responsible for the supervision of over 60,000 apartments in the MitchellLama housing program, and as an attorney and legislative representative at the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA), the largest public housing authority in the U.S. Klehammer holds a J.D. from Syracuse University College of Law and a Bachelor’s degree from Syracuse’s Newhouse School of Public Communication. He is admitted to practice in the State of New York and is also a licensed real estate broker.

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Paying tribute to our Veterans Sunday, May 29. The Bronx VA Hospital is clean, creatively decorated and veterans appear to be well taken care of. Many had family visiting and many did not. After personally witnessing the joy the volunteers brought to our sick and frail veterans, this is a commitment others should consider onward. Unfortunately, some will not be able to return to a "home environment" and many will succumb to their health challenges at the hospital. Our veterans have done their part and I am proud to be a part of those who took time to pay tribute and bring a small measure of joy and smiles. They have stories and love to share their political opinions. It's also a blessing to experience the diversity in honoring our fallen African-American servicemen and women, who, in spite of entrenched racism,

served their country anyway. An example is the Tuskegee Airman, the first African American pilots of the U.S. Army Force celebrating their 75th anniversary of service. Many names are carved in history yet to be uncovered. SAVE THE DATE The Education & Youth Committees will be celebrating Co-op City’s Best and Brightest on Saturday, June 11. We want to demonstrate to our youth and their parents that striving to be their best academically matters. These are students who are resilient and made it. WELCOME NEW BOARD MEMBERS: We look forward to new energy and new ideas. A special welcome to Marie Smith and Claudia Sampson. I may be reached at: Evelyn M. Turner - 917-3241033 - evelyntinez@aol.com.

DR. ROBERT SHANOCK 100 Alcott Place Bronx, NY 10475 Effective May 1, 2016, I will be relocated to the office of Dr. Gregory Gang, located at 140 Casals Place, in Co-op City. Office hours are Monday–Thursday, 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. and Saturday, 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Phone # 718-671-6000. I will be continuing to see patients, part time, at the new location. All patient records will be with Dr. Gang. Dr. Gang has over 30 years of experience. I have the highest regard for him and I know that he will be able to provide for all of your dental needs, if I am not available. Please remember to continue your regular dental maintenance visits with Dr. Gang, and if there is ever a dental emergency, I know that he will be able to take care of it. I feel extremely fortunate to have been able to provide for you, my patients, the best dental treatment that has been available. I know that Dr. Gang will be able to continue to provide the same high quality dental care that I know you have come to expect. I much appreciate our past relationship and hope to continue to meet your needs in the future. Sincerely,

Dr. Robert Shanock

Suggestion box

and provide a workable solution. Supply as much detail as possible and include examples or attachments to validate your idea. If more than one shareholder is offering the suggestion, list each one with their address and contact information on the back of the form and each must sign beside their name. Mail or bring your suggestion package (no calls or emails) to: COOPERATORS AWARD PROGRAM, Riverbay Community Relations Department, 2049 Bartow Ave., Bronx, NY 10475. Once a completed suggestion form is received, it is reviewed for completeness and a letter acknowledging receipt is sent. The suggestion is sent to the Cooperators Award Panel to review for feasibility and assigned to the appropriate department.

Missing child

Co-op City Times / June 4, 2016 At that point, the Riverbay department reviews the suggestion and analyzes the problem and the feasibility of the proposed change. If the department certifies that a suggestion is feasible, it is presented to the panel. The Riverbay Board determines the winners and awards. Winners will be announced on Sept. 10 at the Annual Community Fair in Section 5. Suggestion forms are available in the reception area of the Administrative Office in the Bartow Center. The program will be administered through the Board’s Community Relations Committee chaired by Francine Reva Jones. The Cooperators Award Program was created by Board Resolution #13-110 and approved by a vote of 13-0. (Continued from page 3)

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that he was on his own for a prolonged period before being discovered by the neighbor. Subsequent review of surveillance by Public Safety detectives revealed that the child was wandering around the building outside his home for a prolonged period of time before being discovered and placed under care by the building resident and lobby attendant. According to the report, after the surveillance review, the mother was then placed under arrest on charges related to child endangerment. The child was taken to Jacobi Medical Center for medical evaluations and then released to other family members who were contacted and responded to the hospital. New York City’s Administration of Children’s Services (ACS) was also notified by Public Safety of the incident and an agent rushed to the scene and has been assigned to the ongoing case. This is the second incident in less than six months in which residents alerted Public Safety to an abandoned small child wandering alone near buildings at night. The earlier case also involved a five-year-old child – not the same child – who was discovered wandering around Building 1 by a resident who alerted Public Safety. In that case, that child was transported to Jacobi Medical Center as well for treatment while the parents were located. The city’s ACS took over the case after Public Safety spent several hours trying to find the parents, eventually succeeding. Chief Frank Apollo said following Thursday evening’s incident: “I want to commend the officers involved and the shareholder and lobby attendant who came to the child’s aid while alerting us. There were so many scenarios that could have transpired in this case, many of them tragic. But because of the compassion, tenacity and teamwork that existed amongst our personnel, the community and other agencies, the end result is that the child is alive and well. The arrest of the parent in this case, although extremely sad, may have removed the child from a potentially dangerous situation. Hopefully, the actions taken will allow the parent to get whatever assistance she requires so in the future, she may truly understand the ramifications of leaving such a young child unattended for such a prolonged period of time.”

MetroCard bus to visit Co-op City in 2 weeks

The MetroCard bus will be visiting all three Co-op City shopping malls again this month, enabling people to sign up for the reduced-Fare MetroCard or purchase or add money to existing Metrocard. On Thursday, June 16, the MetroCard bus will be at Bartow Mall on Co-op City Blvd., from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.; at Dreiser Loop from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and at Einstein Loop from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Senior citizens and persons with disabilities may apply for the reduced Fare MetroCard on the bus during regular visits to this community or other locations on scheduled dates throughout the Bronx. To sign up for the Reduced-Fare Card, seniors must be over 65 years and bring proof of age with a photo, such as a Medicare card, driver’s license or passport. Persons with disabilities must have a valid U.S. Medicare card (red, white and blue) along with a valid federal/state issued photo identification card in order to be immediately processed. Disabled persons without Medicare Cards must ensure that their doctors complete the physician’s section of the application. After a review process, permanent Reduced Fare MetroCards are mailed to qualified applicants. In addition to being able to sign up for a Reduced-Fare MetroCard or have one refilled, anyone can add value to their MetroCards or purchase pre-encoded MetroCards, including daily, weekly and monthly unlimited-ride passes. Also, Transit staff is on hand to answer any MetroCardrelated questions. For more information, call (212) METROCARD.

Co-op City Times / June 4, 2016

Director’s Viewpoint

Bernard Cylich Treasurer On April 26, 2016 Co-op City’s three oversight entities—US Department of Housing and Urban Development, the state agency Housing and Community Renewal, and Wells Fargo Bank — sent threatening letters to members of the Board of Directors. The letters directed the Board immediately to approve an outside management company to run the community. If they refused, each member would face heavy personal fines (at minimum, $42,000) and possible removal from the Board. The oversight entities’ demands represented a strange vision of democracy: unelected bureaucrats threaten to punish and oust a Board elected by the community - a coup. It was under that cloud of threats that the Board selected the next day, Douglas Elliman Real Estate, to manage Riverbay. (Breaking News: Douglas Elliman agreed to pay a fine to settle a civil housing discrimination complaint investigated by the State Attorney General’s office [Daily News 5/23/16] HUD and HCR remain silent) What is going on? No Good Deeds Go Unpunished The letters seem entirely unjustified, because the selfmanagement team that has been in place since the Board suspended Marion Scott, Inc. has been successful in guiding our community. Here are some striking details. No funds were misappropriated. We met our mortgage and other obligations on schedule, and collected carrying charges and commercial rents in a timely, businesslike way. The self-management team has provided everyday services and handled emergencies, such as two blizzards and the threat of Legionella-related bacteria in our cooling towers, more efficiently and effectively than ever before in our community. The self-management team was even able to pay off a $6.5 million settlement resulting from violations of federal labor law that Marion Scott, Inc. had committed. In the 16 months the self-management team has been

Board acts under threats in charge, the move-out rate is at a new low and there is a six-year waiting list for apartments. Co-op City is now the best residential deal in the Bronx. Why Are Accomplishments Ignored? The intimidating letters from the oversight entities completely ignore the record of accomplishments by this Board and its interim managers since Marion Scott, Inc. was suspended. Always cash-strapped under MSI, Co-op City now has $15 million cash on hand. For 16 months, we’ve been waiting for an HCR decision on our suspension of MSI. During that time, the selfmanagement team has functioned admirably. An important point: neither our mortgage nor any HUD or HCR rules prohibit self-management. Who or what is behind the harsh dictates levied on us by entities whose main task is to make sure that the loans from Wells Fargo will be repaid? Marching Orders From HCR First, the entities claim that the Board had no right to change management without their approval. For the record, a Board resolution (14-72) in November 2014 called on HCR to investigate MSI’s breach of contract: theft of service, violation of Fair Labor Standards Act, the bypassing of both the Board and HCR in the review and approval processes of $85 million in insurance contracts. HCR had the authority to override our suspension of MSI and to demand the company’s reinstatement. Sixteen months later, HCR has neither sustained nor overruled the MSI suspension, nor has the agency countered our mountain of evidence against the real estate company. Instead, it has ordered the immediate hiring of another real estate management company before MSRE is terminated. (and possibly made Riverbay liable for nearly $2 million in fees to MSI for the period of its suspension). Party Time Did HCR take our charges against MSI seriously? On September 16, 2015, 10 months after the real estate firm was suspended, HCR held a retirement party for longtime Deputy Commissioner Richmond McCurnin. At the gala event, guests were invited to make cash or check contributions. Among the guests were a retinue of Marion Scott, Inc. figures fraternizing

Building 13 Association SUMMER FUN DAY - June 18 (rain date: June 25) will open with a drumline from Cardinal Hayes High School and the American Legion. 50 free shirts will be given to the first youth at 12 noon on a first come basis. All events and activities are free and open to the entire community. At the Summer Fun Day event, you can participate in “Dance with your Dad” or other significant person for a chance to win a gift certificate to the Men’s Wearhouse and “Dunk a Dad” with scheduled participants, “a mom,” Daryl Johnson, Warren Mitchell, Chief Frank Apollo and others. Participate in chair YOGA and ZUMBA instruction. Get Free franks, Free cotton candy, Free popcorn (while supplies last) and enjoy races with Velocity Coach and basketball with Jesse Williams and Eric Hicks, to name some of the treats and activities in store for that fun-filled day. Come and dance Salsa with the beats from Juan Ortega. Play Name That Tune with a special prize if you are the winner, music by DJ Val. Mr. Softee will have a limited number of free ice cream. So bring your kids, grandkids, nieces, nephews and friends, get their face painted and win a carnival treat. We are a non-profit organization and open to the entire community. We want to thank the sponsors who help make this day possible. Sponsors: Citizens Committee Neighborhood Grant, Congressman Eliot L. Engel, Assemblyman Michael Benedetto, Stop & Shop, Plaza Co-op City LLC, Amalgamated Bank, Stephen Kaufman, Bob’s Discount Furniture, McCall’s

Bronxwood, Fairway Foods, People’s United Bank, AMC Cinema, Men’s Wearhouse. Contributors: Cardinal Hayes Drumline, Juan Ortega, JGC/ Skills & Drills, Velocity Track Foundation, NY Parks & Recreation, NY Fire Dept., Dept. of Sanitation, CCPD, NYPD Community Affairs and Community Board 10, Bronx. “Straight Outta Co-op City” Summer Fun Day t-shirts will be distributed by your building or sales representative prior to the date of the event. Saturday, June 18. If you are interested in volunteering on Saturday, June 18th for a couple of hours to handle the grill, popcorn or cotton candy machine, Dunk Tank or judge the Salsa contest, contact Sonja at MLSAH@aol.com, or call 718-379-7841 as soon as possible. Interested in a fundraiser for your building? No need to travel downtown. Host a paint party. You will be surprised at how artistic you really are getting instruction from artist Valerie. You will be offered paintings to choose from. Contact Valerie at gunn705@aol.com or call a number below. Checks for Building 13 events should be made payable to Building 13 Assoc. Inc. and mailed to Building 13 Assoc., 100 Casals Place #32K, Bronx, NY 10475. For information, contact Gail Sharbaan, Treasurer at 718-671-3801 or Leslie Peterson at 718-320-1370. Our website is www.bldg13assoc.com or email us at bthirteen.assoc@yahoo.com. As always, thanks for making our team work. —Leslie Peterson

with other partygoers, including HCR officials who had responsibility for investigating serious charges against the firm. What is wrong with that picture? Second, the entities’ letters accused the Board of lateness in submitting a financial report prepared by a recently hired independent auditor. For the record, the Board completed a careful selection process for an auditor and forwarded it to HCR for approval. HCR then sat on our recommendation for months before approving. The agency’s sluggishness contributed substantially to the delay. Another significant note: for 15 years, MSI was habitually late in submitting financial statements to HCR. The Board has a firm commitment from the new auditors to release a financial statement within 120 days after the end of each fiscal year. What is more, the entities’ letter claims that “non-critical repair items should have been completed by November 28, 2014," 24 months after the mortgage was signed. This charge against us fails to note that during that time, Marion Scott, Inc. was managing Riverbay. The letter continues: “However, 40% of the work remains undone.” For the record, 27 items appear on the Non-Critical Repairs list outlined in Exhibit C to the Building Loan Agreement. The letter fails to identify which items were not completed. In fact, management’s record, communicated monthly to Wells Fargo, offers a different picture. Almost 90–95 percent of those items were completed and most of the work was done, at significant savings, by inhouse staff funded by our operating budget. I believe all those charges are without merit. The entities have compiled a list of, I believe, phony accusation to use as justification to threaten us. In my opinion, their actions have been arbitrary and capricious. Voting Against Non-Union Contracts I vote against every non-union contract that comes before the Board. I believe that one-time cost savings achieved by hiring underpaid, non-union labor contribute, in the long run, to the race to the bottom. If we follow the policy of cheap today, expensive tomorrow, Co-op City—sponsored and built by union labor—may eventually become unaffordable for unionized workers, like me, by and for whom our community was built.

Co-op City Times / June 4, 2016

Thank you for your support during my tenure as a Board director Director’s Viewpoint

Helen Atkins Assistant Treasurer

This year, I decided not to seek re-election when my tenure on the Riverbay Board of Directors was up in order to pursue other opportunities in my personal life. As many of you know, I have served on this Board for 4 terms and have held various executive positions, including the office of President when the historic HUD guaranteed loan was signed to ensure the affordability of our homes and beloved Co-op City for many years to come, an accomplishment that I am very proud of. There is no greater satisfaction than being part of a team working towards a common goal and that, for me, has always been to serve my fellow cooperators to the best of my ability. As a senior citizen who continues to be active in this great community, I have been diligent in grounding my decisions on what was in the best interest of each and every one of our families, how to save money while rebuilding our aging infrastructure, maintaining the delivery of quality services to our homes, and ensuring our quality of life so we can grow older in the community where we have lived, some of us, for most of our adult lives, and where we would like to remain as we embrace our golden years. It has not always been easy, I must say. Through the years, I have worked with many directors and have learned much with the appointment of each new Board annually. I have learned that respect for each

other is key especially when dealing with different personalities. I have learned to appreciate other points of views while not losing sight of my own, bending when it was necessary and standing firm when I had to so as not to compromise my principles or deviate from my responsibilities as a director representing my fellow shareholders. I learned how to take criticism, as well as compliments, and those who have ever been in positions of leadership know that you hear the criticisms more often than the compliments—it comes with the territory and we learn to develop a thick skin. I did not come on this Board knowing how to be a Riverbay Board director, but I learned along the way and I believe I am richer for the experience and would like to expand and use that knowledge and expertise to other areas of my life. As many of you may know, I am very active in my church, Community Protestant Church, where I was recently appointed to the Deacon Board and will be dedicating many hours of service there. I will also continue with my job at the JASA Senior Services so I intend to remain active in the community interacting with the Riverbay Board and management on behalf of the seniors who participate in activities and programs at the 3 community centers. As I bid goodbye, I am grateful for the wealth of knowledge I have accumulated about Co-op City and how our community is governed and operated. I am very grateful for all the support that I have received from my fellow cooperators each and every time I ran for reelection, for their words of encouragement and even their criticisms because that allowed me to become stronger and to grow as a person. My hope is that the new Board will work together,

Broun Place Townhouse Association From Broun Place Townhouse Association: Warning – Several important advisories first: Do not leave personal property unanchored in your “A” apartment patio. Items, for example, include your shopping cart, ornaments, garden accessories and the like. We have had a few petty thefts of this type of property. Yet what action has been taken to remedy this? Many “A” apartments are occupied by single cooperators, some senior or disabled. They need more preventive measures, perhaps installation of a sensor light or the camera we have been asking for over the cul-de-sac. It is a year since the high incidence of illegal dumping began. We need eyes when there are no legs! NEXT: The increase in soliciting and scam phone calls has been tremendous lately. Get on the “Do Not Call Registry” by phoning “1-888-3821222.” Call from a phone that you want to register. This includes if you want to register your house or cell phone. Never give personal information over the phone. Reminder when shopping, ladies, keep your handbag in front of you, closed! Always identify and recognize the person at your front door before opening. May 31st is the last Buildings and Grounds Committee meeting and Broun Place sincere thanks to Board member Bill Gordon for chairing and organizing these meetings. Compliments to Mr. Gordon for exhibiting great leadership throughout his tenure. Thank you again to Grounds Supervisor Michael Ambo for joining the Broun Place Townhouse Association meeting Thursday, May 19. Questions regarding the condition of our dumpster pads, planting, as well as

information for termite inspection were responded to. We see that it is very difficult to keep up with everyday litter. Please cooperators, don’t litter! Cooperators complain of skunks, raccoons, etc. but they come for the food, “you” litter. Again thanks to the Apollo and Garcia families for all they do to beautify Broun Place. It is a really lovely garden. The next official meeting of our townhouse association is in September. Please get involved with your association. Do you agree Co-op City is great and the best deal in town? Because Co-op City is specifically middle income housing, we qualify to live here. Co-op City offers great apartments, preventive and emergency services, maintenance, private security, sanitation and recycling, great tot-lots, our own newspaper, and much more. Let’s work together to insure the consistent future of Co-op City. That means, cooperators, keep an eye on our tot-lots. Neighbors reported public urinating going on and over-age youth using the parks. Report your observations to Public Safety. Report road issues to #3-1-1 and Bronx Community Planning Board 10, located 3165 East Tremont Avenue, Bronx, NY 10461; Phone: 718-8921161, Email: bx10@cb.nyc.gov. Congratulations and continued success to all graduates and families of graduates as graduation season continues, a shout- out to all grads. Condolences to our Groundskeeper on suffering a death in his family. We encourage neighbors to advise your Board of events so they can be acknowledged. —Eva Lazaar

put individual personalities and egos aside, and focus earnestly on what is best for this wonderful and diverse community. I am extremely proud of the contributions that I have made as part of the various teams that came before and oversaw the rebuilding of our homes and made improvements to our development. We did not get where we are today because of one Board effort, it has been a continuous progression of efforts that came before and many, many more that will come in the future as newer generations continue to upgrade and make improvements to Co-op City. I am proud of the policies that I have been a part of enacting to make sure that Co-op City remains a strong democratic entity, and I pray that we, as shareholders, will remain vigilant and involved so that our community remains just that – solidly planted upon a foundation of democratic principles where each cooperator holds one vote and no one cooperator or small group is allowed to subject their wishes on everyone else. This is not what Co-op City stands for and it should never be allowed. There is still a lot of work left to do and I remain optimistic that by working together as one team, the Board of Directors will help improve upon the way we conduct our business as the Riverbay Corporation. I wish the Board the very best as they work to strengthen our operations and place us on the road to prosperity so that we can all be proud to say, “Yes, I live in Co-op City.” From the bottom of my heart, I thank you all once again for your support, your trust and your friendship during my time of service on the Riverbay Board of Directors.

Co-op City Times / June 4, 2016

Co-op City Sports Zodiacs Celebrates Win at the Ruff Kutz Invitational We’re proud to announce that the Zodiacs Track Club earned 11 medals with their performance at the Ruff Kutz Invitational on May 14th.

Autumn Moody and Kolby Moody.

Our athletes put in the work and came back victorious beginning with our 8 and under girls. Kelsey Philibert placed 3rd in the 200M in 37.53., Kolby Moody finished 3rd in the 400M in 1:43:06 and Malia Manning finished 2nd in the 400M in 1:30.10. In the 9& 10 year category, Stephanie Ogunbiyi won two medals. She placed 3rd in the 100M in 14.34 and 3rd in the 200M in 31.18. Our shot putters brought home four medals. In the 11-12 year old category, Ravae Thomas won 1st place in shot put with 23’10 and Autumn Moody placed 2nd with 21’9. Rafayah Murray won 1st place in 13-14 year old category with 26’3 and Ya'nanyah Murray won 1st place with 25’8 in the 17-18 year old category. Not to be outdone, our boys also brought home medals. Samuel Ogunbiyi finished 3rd in the 100M in 26.45 in the

The Zodiacs with Coaches Lawrence Baker and Glen Williams.

11-12 year old category and last, but not least, in the 13-14 year old category, Julian Coley placed 2nd in the 100M in 12.26. Congratulations, Zodiacs, on a job well done. The Zodiacs Track & Field Organization, Inc. allows our athletes to feel good about who they are and what they

Coalition of African American Churches & Community Organizations The Coalition of African-American Churches & Community Organizations of Co-op City, Inc. next general membership meeting will be on Tuesday, June 7, at 12 p.m., 177 Dreiser Community Center, room 15. Two representatives should be sent from each organization. We will be in recess July and August. The coalition thanks all its members and friends wishing everyone a safe and healthy summer. 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 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

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do, and strives to ensure that they will become positive, socially-conscious role models for their peers. We aim to be part of the solution, not part of the problem. For more information, visit http:// www.zodiacstrackandfield.org/ or call Coach Thomas Francis at 718-679-2060, bxzodiacstrack@gmail.com. —LaToya Byfield

From the CSO Department: Noise at night

Every cooperator has the right to enjoy the sanctity of their apartment. We ask all cooperators to be kind and keep noise down during the late evening hours. Those who do not are subject to a community complaint and possible fine. Please be courteous to your fellow cooperators. Thank you for your cooperation.

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Co-op City Times / June 4, 2016

Director’s Viewpoint

Francine Reva Jones Secretary To the winners of the 2016 Riverbay Board of Directors race, I say, well done and all the best to you. The Riverbay Election Committee is one of many important Board committees and it was a pleasure to serve as the Chairperson. It could not have been accomplished without the involvement of committee members, Cynthia Dixon, John Gale, Rose Reyes, Jacqueline Smith and Barry Lee. Their participation and deliberations were beneficial to our decisions. I trust that you were among the cooperators who attended the June 2nd Open Board Meeting to witness the seating of the new Board members, the retiring Board members, the random drawing for the winners of the incentive voting, the election of new officers and the appointment of new committee chairs. Please note that the Election Rules state that the Chairperson is not allowed to write viewpoints during the election period. Outgoing Board Directors By the time this edition is published, Board Directors Helen Atkins and William “Bill” Gordon will have made their final appearance as Board directors. They have each served as Board President and chaired and co-chaired many committees. I have worked with Ms. Atkins on the Commercial Leasing Committee and found her to be a clever and pleasant person to work with. Not having done committees with Bill Gordon, he has been logical, direct and very often comical at Board meetings. I wish them the very best. Directors With Vision It has been an awesome second year for President Cleve Taylor and First Vice President Linda Berk. Working together with the interim general managers, Noel Ellison and Peter Merola, they have nearly completed the staffing for the Riverbay Corporation which is needed in order to function properly, including Internal Audit Director Averil James-Bonnette, Procurement Director Jose Mendez, Human Resources Director Inelle T.M. Cooper, Construction Director Mark Warren and Risk Management, John Lowe. The Board has

Congratulations! selected Douglas Elliman as the managing agent and this will complete the undertaking. The oversight entities of HCR, HUD and Wells Fargo need to approve DE and I trust that it will happen without delay. I look forward to everyone working together in a harmonious manner in order to provide to the cooperators the services that they deserve. It is unfortunate that we still have a lawsuit pending because, in November 2014, the former management company, Marion Scott Real Estate, Inc. (MSI) was suspended for cause. The Board was unable to terminate MSI because it was the responsibility of the NY State Homes and Community Renewal (HCR), which oversees Mitchell-Lama developments, to end their employment here. HCR has not yet carried out its responsibility. The Board was pressured to select a management agent while HCR had not yet terminated MSI. The Board has now made its selection and I trust that the lawsuit will be dropped so that the shareholders will not be obligated to compensate MSI. Thanks again to the diligent work of Directors Bernard Cylich and Linda Berk, leading the Management Agent Search Ad Hoc Committee. Cooperators’ Money-Saving Award Program I am excited about the Cooperators’ Money-Saving Award Program. This program will award cooperators for their ideas that will save money or increase revenue for the Riverbay Corporation. There will be three prize winners of $500, $250 and $125, plus dinner and community recognition. This is another way that shareholders and management can work together: the shareholders, by offering their money-saving ideas; and the Riverbay Corporation, by providing a reward to the three shareholders with the best ideas that can be used. Thanks to former Board director, Khalil Abdul-Wahhab, who sponsored the 2013 resolution and the Board that passed it, as well as the Community Relations Committee and the Community Relations Department that made this program happen. Several applications were submitted and the winners will be announced in September. Scholarship Awards The African-American Association will award two deserving high school graduates with scholarship funds at their general membership meeting on June 9th,

Dreiser Center, room 15. Did you apply for these scholarship funds for your child or tell a friend or neighbor? Parents should take advantage of all the opportunities for monies for their children’s education because, as you know, the cost of college and vocational schools are very high. I wish all the graduates the very best in their future endeavors. Please note that if you are an “A” student, the Education Committee, in collaboration with the Youth Committee, is planning to recognize the Best and Brightest of our community on June 11th. Watch for notices regarding this event 3rd Annual Co-op City Spelling Bee The African-American Association and the Riverbay Fund sponsored the 3rd Annual Spelling Bee for children in the 4th-8th grades. Twenty-three children participated. The first, second and third contest winners received trophies and gift cards for $100, $50, and $25, respectively. All received certificates, medals, gift bags and refreshments. Thanks to the parents for involving their children to engage in this academic exchange, as well as the cooperators in attendance. Special thanks are extended to the Spelling Bee Committee of Cheryl Birdsall, Augusta Terzol, Mercedes Terzol, Ebony Raé Lambright, Zara M. Diaby, Iris Steele and Francine Reva Jones. Also, in attendance were Association President, Kevin Lambright and Evelyn Turner, the Riverbay Fund President. Thanks to others who assisted, including the Community Relations Dept. Director; also, Tamara King, Eddie Diaz, Jose Collado and Rick Schmidt. Appreciation is extended to Tia Smith who performed a lovely dance number choreographed by Kerrie-Ann Sutherland. This event will be broadcast on June 10th at 7:00 p.m., June 11th at 10 a.m. and June 13th at 7 p.m. on Cablevision station channel 591. Watch for the notice in your building lobby. Contact Me If you have thoughts that you would like to share, don’t hesitate to contact me. If you have an issue that cannot be resolved through your building association or the Community Services Office (CSO) Department, you may contact me, Francine Jones, Board of Directors, Riverbay Corporation, 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475 or call me at 718-671-5957 and I will attempt to assist.

Building 21 Association Here for you all Summer!!! The fiscal year of the building association begins in September and ends in June. The Building 21 Association will remain active throughout the summer in the form of events like our Annual Ice Cream Social and Think Tank. Our next general meeting will be Thursday, June 23rd at 7 p.m., in the gathering room located in the rear of the B-Section. All are welcomed. THINK TANK at Building 21 needs your input… We all want a better CO-OP City, and the best way to have that is to be informed and take advantage of the infrastructure that protects and guides us. Come and lend your intention to The Tank. We convene every Friday evening, 8:30 - 10 p.m. in the gathering room in the rear of Building 21B. This is your community. What are you doing to help make it better??? Floor Captains will make CO-OP City Work Better 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: 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. Each one of

us, multiplied by all of us, equals A FORCE FOR GOOD. See you around the neighborhood! —Michelle Marbury

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African-American Association The final determination of winners of our annual scholarship will be chosen in 48 hours. We are inviting all of our past scholarship winners to attend our next meeting where we will be announcing and awarding our 2016 scholarship winners. It will be held Thursday, June 9, in Dreiser Center, room #15, at 7 p.m. All are welcome to attend. We will also be sponsoring Acting courses in room #15. Be on the lookout for registration flyers. They will be posted in your building. This is a professionally structured course for anyone who is serious about improving their personal development. Also, some will be chosen to continue to audition for TV, stage and film. This will be an eight session course with professional instructors. Look out for more info. If you did not reserve your T-Shirt in advance, come to our next meeting to reserve yours. Our growing membership is a testament to the power of participation in our community. In case you didn’t notice, our organization is growing. As we near the end of spring, we will start to see more and more people attending our meetings. Everyone seems to start to recognize the benefits of being there in the beginning and toward the end of each cycle. Only those who show up all year long really get to experience the magic of what we have to offer. The association sponsors the following ongoing programs and encourages your participation. Children’s Programs – For information about the early morning school

drop-off program and the after school programs, call 718-379-5555. Yoga & Pilates Mat Classes – Classes have resumed on Tuesdays, 7:15 p.m., Dreiser Center, rm. 2. Lose weight, tone and strengthen your muscles with exercises that reduce stress through breathing techniques. For more information, call 718-671-8364. Belly Dance Classes – Wednesdays, 7:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, room #2. For a nominal fee, you will have fun and stay in shape. For more information, call Xonia, 646-301-9438. Evening Line Dance Classes – Dance to Soul, Latin, and Gospel music on Thursdays, 7:00 p.m. in Dreiser Center, room #2. Call Cynthia, 917903-7073. Music, Rhythm & Dance – Most Fridays 7:30 p.m., Dreiser Center, rm. 15; most Saturdays, 10:00 a.m., Dreiser Center, room #2. Call Keith, 917-5616211. General Membership Meeting – The next meeting will be on Thursday, June 9, at Dreiser Community Center, room #15. If you are unable to attend the meeting, please read our weekly column for updates. Also, if you wish to join or update your membership, please send a check or money order (DO NOT MAIL CASH) of $15 for a single membership or $25 for families to: AfricanAmerican Association of Co-op City, P.O. Box 702, Co-op City Station, Bronx, NY 10475. Donations are welcomed. Like us on Facebook: Coopcity Afrianamericanassoc/email us at: aaacc power@gmail.com. —Kevin Lambright

Spanish-American Community Club Please join us on the 2nd Thursday of every month at 8:00 p.m. Everyone is welcome! Our next and final meeting until September will take place on June 9th in room 16 of the Dreiser Community Center. The Installation of Officers Dinner and Dance took place on Friday, April 29th. The new members of the boards were sworn in and plaques were presented to outgoing officers Martha Barbosa, Xonia Wilson and Nelly Rodriguez. A Certificate of Appreciation was presented to Rosaura Cruz. Awards for Couples of the Year were presented to Julio & Iris Ramos and Augustin & Luz Valentin. Aida Gonzalez was honored with the President’s Award. A Special Award was presented to Evangelina Gonzalez for all the help she always provides to all the committees. Yolanda & Ray Aguilar celebrated 20 years with the club. Congratulations to all! The Fair Committee’s casino trip was a tremendous success! Thanks to all for the donations and participation! ‘Social Friday’ will take place on June 17th at 7:00 p.m. It will have a Hawaiian theme. Tropical attire is sug-

gested. Parents Night is scheduled for Saturday, June 25th in the club room. ‘El Batey’ Picnic will take place at Glen Island on Sunday, July 24th. A $5 permit is required for entry and only members are eligible for a permit. Please request one by June 25th from Aida Gonzalez. The club will provide charcoal, but all are encouraged to bring their favorite dishes to share. If there is enough interest, we would like to arrange a trip to Nordic Lodge for Lobster Fest, but we need to hear from potential participants. The estimated cost for the all-day outing would be $150 per person for 4 hours at Foxwoods, followed by an all-you-eat buffet at Nordic Lodge. Please contact us to have your name added to the list. Reminder: Membership renewal dues are now $48. Additional information for all of our upcoming club events, as well as details concerning the club in general, can be found on our website: http://spanamcccc.synthasite.com. You may also contact the club at (718) 379-7017 or email us at SpanAmCCCC@gmail.com. —Carmen Rodriguez

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

Proud graduate of West Point Congratulations and best wishes to my grandson, Kevin Allen Blash, Jr., who is in the Army and graduated from the United States Military Academy (USMA) on Saturday, May 21. The ceremony was held at West Point and the graduates were addressed by the Vice President of the United States, Mr. Joseph Biden. Allen has been a key member of the USMA radio crew and has been on this team for his entire four years of studies. This opportunity allowed him to meet and talk with many of our governmental leaders on the East Coast. He has announced many of the West Point sporting events, both home and away games. Allen also volunteered to work on details that support visitors to the West Point Kevin Allen Blash, Jr. campus. I join with my son, Kevin Allen and the rest of our family in congratulatBlash, Sr., who grew up in Co-op City; ing Kevin Allen. We are so proud of you! my daughter-in-law, Rosemerry Blash; —Thelma Blash

It’s Graduation Time! Shareholders, if you have a graduate or a student who excelled this past school year, let us know so their accomplishments can be shared with your neighbors. Send your submissions to cctimes@riverbaycorp.com or call us at 718-320-3300, x3375/6.

Co-op City Times / June 4, 2016

Saluting our young scholars for a job well done

Director’s Viewpoint

Rod Saunders Assistant Secretary

First and foremost, I want to congratulate the four incumbent candidates, Bernie Cylich, Andrea Leslie, Sonia Feliciano and Leslie Peterson, who were all successfully re-elected in this year’s election to the Riverbay Board of Directors. That brings me to the two new candidates who were elected. I know Claudia Sampson. She is very smart, dedicated to excellence, and has little time for nonsense. I am totally confident that she will be an outstanding addition to the Riverbay Board. I have not yet had the pleasure of meeting Marie Smith, however, I certainly welcome her to the Riverbay Board. I trust that she will prove to be open-minded to her new colleagues and will be dedicated in her service to the corporation and to the community. On Saturday, June 11th, the Riverbay Board (adhoc) Education Committee, in collaboration with the Riverbay Board Youth Committee, will be hosting what we all hope will be our first Annual “Best & Brightest Awards” luncheon. We are inviting our Co-op City resident-graduating-students who have achieved a grade point average of either 90% (8th & 12th grades), and a strong 4 for students graduating from the 5th Grade. Additionally to be honored, will be youngsters who have been nominated to receive a “Leadership”

Award. All report cards and residency qualifications (students’ names must be on the income affidavit) will be verified by the schools, and Riverbay Corp., respectively. This luncheon is an attempt to honor Co-op City students (along with their parents and/or guardians) who have committed themselves to excellence in education. We are cognizant of the fact that many of our youngsters who have, and are continually committing themselves to excellence in life and education, may have faced ridicule from their peers or others by being chastised for trying to be “too smart.” We know that the Co-op City community stands firmly behind excellence in education, as well as a strong foundation in moral principles, and supports without question, lifting these youngsters up, and this, we feel, is a very positive way of doing it. Please consider that this is our first attempt at presenting such a program, so I sincerely hope that you all consider that it will be presented with the very best of intentions. This Director’s viewpoint will appear days after the Board has met to vote on Resolution 16-29, Managing Agent, approving Douglas Elliman Property Management to professionally manage Riverbay Corp., which is, essentially, the day-to-day, quality of life for Co-op City residents and their business partners. The professionalism of Douglas Elliman is not in question. We need to have a different perspective on our culture of business as there are many leftovers from the Marion Scott Real Estate era.

What is without question, is that my vote will have been cast under unnecessary direst. Letters addressed to the Riverbay Board of Directors from both HUD & HCR had threatened serious consequences, including personal five digit fines for each Director. Additionally, questions surrounding the Marion Scott (MSI) suspension remain unanswered. HUD and HCR are requiring that the Riverbay Board of Directors vote to hire a new professional management team, all the while refusing to rule on the suspension of MSI, which bizarrely could mean having two management companies at the same time. HUD & HCR appear to be forcing the Riverbay Board to vote the corporation into a legal quagmire, while, in my opinion, they continue to blame the victim for the(ir) crime . Riverbay Corporation is not presently in any danger of defaulting so much as one penny of its payments to Wells Fargo. We are moving forward confidently. For more than a year now, you have been made aware of the financial situation that we, the shareholders, faced when the MSI-led corporation had a $41,000,000 lawsuit hanging over our heads, and approximately $900,000 in cash to cover any and all emergency situations. Things were not looking too good. Now that we have risen above it all, you’d think that we’d be congratulated by both HUD & HCR for getting ahead of a potentially ugly situation; instead, they want to demand and threaten. In my opinion – this is little more than plantation politics.

National Council of Negro Women We have also begun planning for our 45th Anniversary Celebration. It was in 1971 that Dr. Dorothy I. Height came to the Bronx to charter our Co-op City Section. We will be celebrating our contributions to the Co-op City community on Saturday, October 29, at the Villa Barone Manor, 737 Throgs Neck Expressway, Bronx, New York. Our guest speaker for the occasion will be Bronx District Attorney Darcel Clark! We will receive anniversary greetings from Pat Battle, of NBC-TV! We will be honoring Roberta Boozé and Olive Glasgow, two of our Charter Members who have been continuously active. Our theme for the occasion is “All Generations Working Together for the Future.” All members of Co-op City Section have tickets if you would like to join us in our celebration or you can call (718) 5388606. Perhaps you and your organization or family would like to congratulate us by taking out an ad in our souvenir journal. You can contact any member or call

Buildings 30 A and B Association Hutchinson River Parkway finally has an indication that a school exists in Section Five. Several weeks ago, DOT wrote on the road that there is a school. Also, DOT had painted a double line on the street. Itinerary for Building 30 A and B The last month of association events is June with events starting again in September. PoKeno on Friday, June 10th. Movie on Friday, June 24th and our last building meeting will be Wednesday, June 15th. As always, door to the association room will open at 7 p.m. with events starting at 7:30 p.m. Our last Crochet class will be on Wednesday, June 29th. For those celebrating birthdays and anniversaries, congratulations. For those under the weather, get well soon. —Linda Werner

(718) 655-9034. At our June membership meeting, which will be next Sunday, June 12, at 3:00 p.m. in room 11, we will be taking our membership photo to be included in our 45th anniversary souvenir journal. Please wear all black and remember to wear your NCNW stole. You may still have time to order a stole from Maxine if you don’t have one. Wear any more of your NCNW paraphernalia, such as your rhinestone NCNW pin. Also remember that we are collecting canned goods

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Amended Second Reading Resolution #16-22 SUBMITTED BY: Bill Gordon SECONDED BY: Junius Williams & Helen Atkins BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING DATED: May 19th, 2016 WHEREAS, DHCR regulations allow charges to be imposed for unusual administrative costs caused by repeated negligence or willful acts of tenants or cooperators and charged as additional rent, subject to prior approval of DHCR; and WHEREAS, The Cooperator Appeals Committee, which consists of three Board members, recommends the following revisions and additions to Co-op City’s community complaint fines: CODE (B) Improperly disposing of garbage, refuse or litter in compactor rooms, hallways, public areas outside of designated areas – Increase fee from $25 to $50 (E) Loitering - Increase fee from $25 to $100 (F) Noise causing disturbance to neighbors - Increase from $25 to $100 (I) Driving or parking a motor vehi-

cle on property without authorization Increase from $50 to $100 (J) Throwing objects from windows, terraces or any portion of the buildingIncrease from $125 to $200 (K) Anti-Social behavior - Increase from $125 to $300 (M) Unauthorized move-in/moveout (without a RB permit) - Change to (M) Move- In/Move Out without a RB permit. No change in $300 fee. (O) Unauthorized posting or distributing advertising material - Increase $50 to $100 (T) Feeding pigeons, geese or any other stray animals - Increase $75 to $100 (X) Refusing inspection of an apartment as per occupancy agreement Increase $100 to $250 (Z) Keeping or harboring a dog or animals, without authorization - Increase $150 to $200 (AA) Vehicle alarms (garage) that sounds in excess of 5 minutes - Increase $25 to $50 (BB) Unauthorized access to roof Increase $25 to $200 (FF) Poor Housekeeping/Hoarding New fee of $250 (GG) Violation of issued move-

in/move-out permit - New fee of $125 NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that subject to DHCR approval, the Board agrees to the following revisions and additions to Co-op City’s community complaint fines: CODE LETTER (B) Improperly disposing of garbage, refuse or litter in compactor rooms, hallways, public areas outside of designated areas – Increase fee from $25 to $50 (E) Loitering - Increase fee from $25 to $100 (F) Noise causing disturbance to neighbors - Increase from $25 to $100 (I) Driving or parking a motor vehicle on property without authorization Increase from $50 to $100 (J) Throwing objects from windows, terraces or any portion of the building Increase from $125 to $200 (K) Anti-Social behavior - Increase from $125 to $300 (M) Unauthorized move-in/moveout (without a RB permit) - Change to (M) Move-In/Move-Out without a RB permit. No change in $300 fee. (O) Unauthorized posting or distributing advertising material - Increase

$50 to $100 (T) Feeding pigeons, geese or any other stray animals - Increase $75 to $100 (X) Refusing inspection of an apartment as per occupancy agreement Increase $100 to $250 (Z) Keeping or harboring a dog or animals, without authorization - Increase $150 to $200 (BB) Unauthorized access to roof Increase $25 to $200 (GG) Violation of issued movein/move-out permit - New fee of $125 (HH) Failure to abide by the New York City Animal Waste & Leash Law - $250 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That Management and the President are directed to take all necessary action to carry out this Resolution; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED That this Resolution shall take effect within thirty (30) days of DHCR approval. YES: Atkins, Feliciano, Gordon, Jenkins, Jones, Peterson, Saunders, Turner, Williams NO: Berk, Cylich, Johnson, Leslie ABSENT: Graham, Taylor PASSED

Amended Second Reading Resolution #16-29 - Managing Agent SUBMITTED BY : Francine Reva Jones SECONDED BY: Linda Berk BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING DATED: June 1st, 2016 WHEREAS, on October 4th, 2014, Riverbay Corporation issued a Request for Proposals for a General Manager or a Managing Agent to provide property management services for the Riverbay Corporation and its resident shareholder owners; [the RFP]; and WHEREAS, New York State Homes and Community Renewal [HCR], the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development [HUD] and Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., [Wells] reviewed and approved the October 4th, 2014 RFPs; and WHEREAS, applicants were required to be a duly licensed real estate broker, in good standing with the State of New York; to demonstrate the ability to provide a fidelity bond in an amount not less than $10,000,000; to attend a pre-bid property tour; to have principals with at least five (5) years experience managing properties reasonably comparable in scale and complexity, and with comparable regulatory and financial compliance requirements; and WHEREAS, applicants were required to be acceptable to, and approved by HCR, HUD and Wells; and WHEREAS, applicants were required to complete, to the satisfaction of Riverbay and the relevant governmental agency, the HCR Statement of Qualifications for Management Firm Seeking Owner/Agent Agreement; [form HM129]; a Draft Management Plan in accordance with HCR Guidelines; a HUD Previous Participation Certificate [HUD

Form 2530]; a HUD Managing Entity Profile [HUD Form 9832]; a HUD Project Owner’s/Managing Agent Certification [HUD Form 9839-B or 9839-A]; and to answer a Supplemental Questionnaire prepared by Riverbay; and WHEREAS, Riverbay requested that HCR and HUD provide a list of qualified MWBE management firms; and WHEREAS, Riverbay publicly advertised the RFP, on-line and in print, in various media including but not limited to the New York Times, the Amsterdam News, El Diario, the Real Deal, Habitat magazine, the Cooperator, the Bronx News, the Real Estate Weekly, the City News and the Co-op City Times; and WHEREAS, Riverbay conducted outreach by phone and email to approximately 130 entities providing property management services in the New York metropolitan area; and WHEREAS, applicants were required to submit a written proposal on or before November 19th, 2014; and WHEREAS, eight (8) bids were received by the November 19th, 2014 deadline from entities proposing to provide services as a managing agent; and WHEREAS, no bids were received from any entity or person proposing to provide services as a General Manager; and WHEREAS, Riverbay provided copies of all eight (8) bids to HCR, HUD and Wells, including all of the completed forms and questionnaires, including specifically the HUD Previous Participation Certificate, for their review and comment; and WHEREAS, Riverbay was not advised of any objections to any one of the eight (8) bidders by HCR, by HUD or by Wells; and WHEREAS, complete copies of all eight bid packages were provided to all Riverbay Board members for review;

an Ad-Hoc Committee of the Board was established to conduct a detailed review of all eight bids; interviews of bidders and on-site tours were conducted by the Committee of selected properties; and WHEREAS, the Ad-Hoc Committee, after diligently reviewing and considering all bid submitted, recommended three (3) bidders to the full Board for its consideration; and WHEREAS, the full Board then conducted interviews of the three (3) candidates recommended by the AdHoc Committee; and WHEREAS, none of the three (3) candidates recommended by the Committee received the support of a majority of the Board; and WHEREAS, the Board President and a majority of the Board then requested that HCR, HUD and Wells approve a form of self-management; and WHEREAS, HCR, HUD and Wells demanded in writing that the Board hire an independent managing agent, and that the independent managing agent should be selected exclusively from among the eight (8) entities that submitted bids; and WHEREAS, the full Board then conducted additional interviews of those remaining candidates found to be qualified and capable of providing independent managing agent services to the Corporation; and WHEREAS, the full Board, under threat of a substantial fine and removal from HCR and HUD, did by a majority consensus vote taken on April 27th, 2016 recommended the selection of Douglas Elliman Property Management as the lowest qualified bidder to provide independent managing agent services to the Corporation; NOW THEREFORE, LET IT BE RESOLVED: that the Board of

Directors of the Riverbay Corporation hereby recommends Residential Management Group, LLC, A Delaware Limited Liability Company, d/b/a Douglas Elliman Property Management as the independent Property Managing Agent for the Riverbay Corporation; and that the Managing Agent Contract between the Riverbay Corporation and Douglas Elliman Property Management, as negotiated by Riverbay’s General Counsel, for an initial price not to exceed $550,000.00, be and hereby is ap-proved as submitted in accordance with Board of Directors Resolution 85-16, as amended by Board of Directors Resolution 95-44, and that the President is hereby authorized to execute the Managing Agent Contract, and to take all steps necessary to make this action effective; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Directors hereby recommends that HCR, HUD and Wells approve the selection of Residential Management Group LLC, d/b/a Douglas Elliman Property Management as the independent property managing agent for the Riverbay Corporation; that HCR expeditiously complete its investigation of Marion Scott Realty, and upon completion of said investigation that HCR terminate Marion Scott Realty as managing agent as of November 18, 2014; and that HCR, HUD and Wells approve the Managing Agent contract between the Riverbay Corporation and Douglas Elliman Property Management. YES: Atkins, Berk, Cylich, Feliciano, Gordon, Graham, Jenkins, Johnson, Jones, Peterson, Saunders, Taylor NO: Leslie ABSENT: Turner, Williams PASSED

Co-op City Times / June 4, 2016

Welcome to our new management firm, Douglas Elliman Director’s Viewpoint

Daryl Johnson Although this article was written on Saturday, May 28, I'm going to stretch things a bit to say that there is an announcement in this paper about a Board resolution that approved the management contract between Douglas Elliman and the Riverbay Corporation. If so, we're almost at the finish line for getting new managers here. Welcome To start, I want to thank the NYS Homes and Community Renewal (HCR) agency and HUD for forcing this board to bring in a management company. If it were not for their demand letters, then we would still be debating this management issue. And, this community would be on the same downward path with some of our current managers. Yes, we thought that a self-management team could work here. And, we also thought that we could save a lot of money. But, as time progressed, I noticed that major projects were not getting done. Then, I noticed that some of our managers were making constant excuses for their inaction. And, that's when I said that we have to cut our losses. Example: We pay about $18 million a year in water and sewer costs. Yet, across the street from the baseball fields on Co-op City Boulevard, we have underground pipes that have been leaking at least 28 gallons of water per minute since last year. And, if you go online, you'll see that this paper covered this story in an article that was dated July 25, 2015. So, what excuse can be made for not fixing these pipes and allowing this amount of water to leak for this amount of time? Look, I can go on and on discussing the horrible construction issues in our malls, our broken balconies, and the dump-like conditions along Co-op City Boulevard. But, it should be very clear to everyone that we need no-

nonsense professional managers that can fix this place up. Strong Leadership is Needed We need for Douglas Elliman to make a positive impact on this entire community. That is, stop the complaints about the budget, the waste, and the negative performance issues with some of our departments. Also, please listen to the needs of our cooperators. Part of listening means that they also need to see what's going on here. For instance, our new managers are going to get a huge wake-up call when they see 1,000 cooperators in Bartow trying to pay their monthly carrying charges on the last business day of each month. Thereafter, hopefully, they will think strongly about making some appropriate budget cuts instead of hitting this community with additional carrying charge increases. I will do my best to work with our new managers so that we can make lots of improvements to this community. Income Affidavit Form - Missing In an article dated April 2, 2016, I encouraged this community to fill out their income affidavit forms correctly and return it by April 30. I also spoke to several cooperators about our income affidavit form process. Now, after following all of the rules and turning in my form way before the deadline, guess who received a letter from Riverbay about a missing income affidavit. In a letter dated May 18, 2016, Riverbay sent a letter to me that stated: "Our records indicate that you have not submitted your 2015 affidavit." Huh? After receiving this letter, I immediately brought another copy of my notarized affidavit to their offices. Thereafter, I sent an email to our finance department. "Our income affidavit forms contain the names, address, ages, income, and social security numbers of every member in a household. So, if this form gets lost, then the personal information of an entire household is compromised." Look, these income affidavit forms should be kept in one room to avoid getting lost or stolen. Moreover, we need to ask the NYS Homes and Community Renewal (HCR) agency to think about creating a secure online database so that these forms can be eliminated.

NAACP Co-op City Branch #2210 National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. Mailing Address: P.O. Box 75-3111, Einstein Station, Bronx, NY 10475. President: Jerome Rice. Office telephone: (718) 320-3210. Address: 135 Einstein Community Center, room 36. Office hours: Monday – Wednesday – Friday, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Spring Membership Campaign: Lifeblood of the association. Your membership dollars help lead the fight for freedom, justice and equality. The comm-unity at large is invited to join the Co-op City Branch #2210. Become a new member, renew, recruit, gift or sponsor an annual membership for self or another. Adult regular membership is $30 and Youth membership is $10. We have some exciting and challenging projects planned and we need your help. We look forward to working with you to go forward and meet the mandates of the NAACP. Voter Registration forms available in English & Spanish. VOTER REGISTRATION IS AN ONGOING ACTIVITY. Our goal is to register ALL ELIGIBLE VOTERS 18-45 years. Federal Primary - June 28th; State & Local Primary - September 13th; General Election - November 8th. Every election is an important election. Be prepared to VOTE! If you don’t vote, don’t complain. Attention: Building presidents, community organizations, churches and schools to request speaker for civic engagement-voter registration at your meeting, call the office to make an appointment. Thanks to those who already scheduled.

Members interested in attending the 107th NAACP National Convention; and/or the 80th NAACP NYSC Convention can call the office for information now. Remember each event has strict datelines due to the number of attendees. SAVE THE DATES June 11 – Executive Committee Meeting, 1 p.m. June 18 – Kevin Shaw Event @ Dreiser CC (call office for tickets) June 22 – Membership Meeting @ 3 p.m. Next meeting September 25. June 28 – State & Local Primary Reminder to VOTE! July & August – Branch will keep office hours M-Tu-F (11 a.m.-2 p.m.) July 16-20 - 107th NAACP National Convention, Cincinnati, Ohio September – Branch Election process begins. September 24 – Annual Community Service Awards Dance @ Einstein CC October 6-8 – 80th NY State Convention will be held in NYC @ Sheraton Hotel. REMEMBER! Our branch is here to address the five game changers in the community. The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People is the oldest civil rights organization and its mission and goals are STILL RELEVANT! Ensuring the political, educational, economic equality of rights of all persons and to eliminate discrimination. If you want to know more about the NAACP, invite us to you next meeting or bring your group (10-15) to us. For more information and appointment, call the office. —Jerome L. Rice

The information on an online income affidavit database can be compared to other tax databases for immediate compliance results. And, above all, there are no physical forms to lose. Plus, everyone can save on storage space. So, a secure online database could be great for everyone. Bottom line: We need for the finance department to make some corrections on how these sensitive forms are being handled. Thereafter, they need to start giving out receipts when someone delivers or mails these documents to their offices. Again, all of our personal details, including our social security numbers, are on these forms. So, this is a very bad problem that must get fixed immediately. Working Out, Peacefully A few years ago, there were some heated confrontations between some cyclists and some people that were walking on the greenway. "They almost hit me with their bike," was a big complaint. Therefore, lines were painted on the ground for the cyclists and for everyone. So, I hope that everyone can enjoy the greenway, have a nice time, and respect one another. Thank you. Close There have been fires in some of our dryers in buildings 25 and 26. In building 25, the fire damaged several dryers and the clothes that were in them. So, please be very careful with the items that you place in our dryers. Thank you. Questions or comments? Please send a letter to: Daryl Johnson, Riverbay Board Director, c/o Riverbay Corporation, 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475. Or, please send a message to me at darylhjohnson@optonline.net (There are absolutely no problems with this email address. So, please double-check the spelling of this address if your message bounces back to you.) Also, please call me at 718-671-4544 if you don't receive a response from your message. You can also join me on Facebook by typing in: Daryl H. Johnson. Okay, that’s it for now. So, please have a wonderful week. And, may God bless you and your family. Thank you.

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Co-op City Times / June 4, 2016

Retirees of Dreiser Loop The RETIREES’ 44th Annual LUNCHEON will be held on Wed., June 15th at the beautiful Marina Del Rey, featuring the Carol/DAD Productions, from 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. The donation is $75. Tickets are available for pick-up. Have you heard? We are celebrating Virginia Stewart as our WOMAN OF THE YEAR. Come join in the fun. Why drive? Let your hair down. The bus transportation is free (let us know if you want a seat). We will meet and leave from Dreiser Loop at 11:15 a.m. SHARP! However, we will make 3 stops on the return home: Einstein Loop, Asch Loop, and Dreiser Loop. Contacts: Beverly Waller and Daisy Young-Anderson, 718-379-0377. TRAVEL EVENTS: (Coach Bus, Dreiser Loop, opposite H&R Block) • June 2&3 (Thurs. & Fri.). 2 days/1 night Getaway. CANCELLED! Overnight stay at an Atlantic City hotel. Cruise on the Spirit of Philadelphia. • August 6th (Sat.). SENIOR DAY PICNIC at Holiday Hill, Ct. Price: $75. Wait list only. A day filled with fun, disc jockey with music for dancing and games (Bingo games with prizes awarded), and endless food and treats. Contacts: Serita G., 347-564-5722/ Barbara W., 718-320-0500. • August 15-17 (Mon.-Wed.). DOVER DOWNS HOTEL & CASINO, Dover, DE. Price: Double, $400

pp/single $490. $100 deposit required now to hold seat. 2 monthly payments: $150 pp/double - $195/single. (Final payment due on or before Thursday, July 11th). Casino rebate: TBD. Package includes – Deluxe motor coach transportation, all-you-can-eat crabs at Woody’s Crab House, shopping at Rehoboth Outlet Stores; on day of return, stopping at the Harrington Raceway & Casino, with bonus: free slot play and free buffet. Contacts: Serita G., 347-564-5722/Barbara W., 718-3200500. THEATRE COMMITTEE: (*price includes transportation): (TBD) GOOD AND WELFARE And to members on the road to recovery, “As you rest and heal, know that you are thought of warmly and wished a quick recovery.” Call Josephine Flowers, 718-320-0539, regarding illnesses and bereavements. Members and friends, we do require your telephone number, along with your name when signing up. First paid, confirmed seating. Committee members in Dreiser clubroom #19 (718379-0377) on Mondays and/or Thursdays, 2:30-5:00 p.m. “LIFE always offers you a second chance it's called TOMORROW. Hello and welcome JUNE & Summer.” — Author Unknown —Claudette Davis

Co-op City Baptist Church Rev. Dr. Sheldon E. Williams and the Co-op City Baptist Church family invite you to join us tomorrow at 8:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. for worship service. We invite you to worship, study, and pray with us. The Co-op City Baptist Church is located at 135 Einstein Loop, room 50. Our telephone number is 718-320-3774. Join us for a mid-week spiritual pick-up at our mid-week worship service on Wednesdays at 12:00 p.m. Bible study is on Wednesdays at 1:00 and 7:30 p.m. Bible study will also be held on Wednesday, May 18 at 5:00 p.m. Prayer Service is held on Fridays at 12 noon and 7:30 p.m. The Co-op City Intergenerational Outreach Center (CCIOC) Senior Program is having a forum on Tuesday, June 7 at 10 a.m. Presenters will tell us about services and programs for seniors in Co-op City and help for those of us caring for someone with Alzheimer’s or Dementia. These conditions are becoming more prevalent in our families. Many of us know of people in our families, friends or neighbors who are caring for persons affected by these conditions. Plan to attend and bring someone with you. For additional information or to RSVP, call 718-6718449 or 718-379-5267. Next Sunday, June 12, at 3:30 p.m., the Ushers and Nurses Ministries will have a combined anniversary service.

The service will be held in the Einstein Community Center, room 45. Their guest speaker will be Rev. Gloria Bradshaw, pastor of Mt. Bethel Baptist Church, Bronx, NY. All are invited to come out and support these ministries. Vacation Bible School for 2016 will begin on Monday, June 27 to Friday, July 8 except for July 4th when the centers are closed. Snacks will be served from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. and classes will be held from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. each evening. This year’s subject is the Beatitudes. Registration will be done on the first evening, The Building Fund Ministry will host a Father’s Day Luncheon on Sunday, June 19 from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. There will be great entertainment, good food and good fellowship. The donation is $40 for adults and $20 for children 6-16. Children 5 and under are free. The luncheon will be held in Einstein Center, room 38. For tickets or addition information, call 646-4187102, 718-862-9243 or 718-320-3774. The Co-op City Baptist Church exists to glorify God and to establish a living community of people who follow the teachings of Jesus the Christ through worship, prayer, Bible study and fellowship. We seek to meet the spiritual and physical needs of the church through ministry. —Hattie L. Lucas

Faith In God Church & Bible Institute Rev. Dr. Gladys R. Little, Apostle, and Pastor & Evangelist Vernon Little greet everyone in the name of Jesus, that name which is above every name. We want you to know that you are welcome in this house of the Lord! It is His house by ownership: it is our house by stewardship: and it can be your house by membership; so come on in and join with us. May God bless you in this house! It's important to take time and celebrate who Christ is. He loves us more than anyone because He knows us better than anyone. As believers, we should be encouraged to imitate Him. Let's look at verses of Scripture for motivation. Colossians 3:12-17 says: 12 Therefore, as God's chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. 13 Bear with each other and forgive one another and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave

you. 14 And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity. 15 Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful. 16 Let the message of Christ dwell among you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom through psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit, singing to God with gratitude in your hearts. 17 And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him. Invitations Sweet Hour of Prayer is today at 3 p.m. Sunday School is tomorrow at 10 a.m. Our Sunday Morning Worship Service is at 11 a.m. Every 3rd Sunday following the morning worship, we serve Holy Communion. If you’re into gospel rap/holy hip-

hop, go to www.reverbnation.com/vernonlittle and download music from Vernon Little free of charge. He also has videos on YouTube. You will be blessed, encouraged, and inspired.

We are located at 171 Dreiser Loop in Section 1. Our phone # is (347) 2764925. Jesus loves you, and so do we! Happy Resurrection Sunday! —Apostle Gladys R. Little

Be careful and ask to see Employee ID If you are having work done in your apartment, shareholders – especially those who are elderly and/or who live alone – are reminded that all personal items should be secured in a safe location. This is for your own peace of mind, as well as the protection of the Riverbay workers/ contractors coming into your home. Riverbay employees wear identification badges and so do the various Riverbay-approved contractors seeking access to your home. Ask to see identification before allowing anyone to enter your apartment. If you are unsure, you should contact your local CSO at (718) 320-3300 (follow prompts), or Public Safety at (718) 671-3050.

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SUMMER CHURCH SCHEDULE: (Dress-Down Attire) JULY 5 - SEPTEMBER 13, WORSHIP BEGINS AT 10:00 A.M. WEEKLY: - ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL - 9:00 A.M. - WORSHIP SERVICE - 10:00 A.M. - PRAYER MEETING & BIBLE STUDY - WEDNESDAY 7:00 PM MONTHLY: COMMUNION SERVICE - 1ST AND 3RD SUNDAYS

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(718) 320-3774 • Sunday School – 9:15 a.m. • Sunday Worship Services – 8:00 & 11:00 a.m. • Midweek Worship – Wednesday @ 12 Noon • Bible Class – Wednesday @ 1:00 & 7:30 p.m. • Prayer Service – Friday @ Noon & 7:30 p.m. COMMUNION SERVICE EVERY FIRST SUNDAY. YOUTH DAY EVERY FOURTH SUNDAY. ALL ARE WELCOME TO WORSHIP WITH US.

Co-op City Times / June 4, 2016

Donizetti Building Four Association Our next meeting will be on Thursday, June 9th at 7:30 p.m. in our association room in rear of 4B. Our guest speaker, Ms. Sheena McNeil, Director for the Department of Sales, was unable to attend last month, but has rescheduled for our June meeting. Stop down to ask questions and learn what our succession rights are as shareholders. What are the waiting periods for new move-ins, etc. Our building scholarship applications are available for pick-up. Call Diane at 347-275-7565 or Yvonne at 718-6716922. We still have seats for our first fundraiser for 2016 on Saturday, August 20. So come join us on a fun- filled four hours of cruising the New Jersey coast line on the Cornucopia Princess, with all you can eat lunch buffet consisting of a salad bar, savory chicken, fresh fish, pasta, prime ribs carving station, beef selections, rice, potatoes, vegetables and international desserts, plus coffee and tea. After the cruise, we will spend 2

hours shopping at the Jersey Garden outlet. The cost is only $125 which also includes round trip transportation from 120 Donizetti Place for more information. Call Diane at 347-275-7565, Mary at 718-671-0425 or Yvonne at 718-6716922. FYI to our friends with dogs. Note: dogs are NOT allowed in the gated playground areas. Special note: Section One— Building 1-8 and townhouses, we are planning a Family Fun Day on September 17. If you live in Section One, we need your help. You can contact Ms. Adleni Martinez at 347-6026738 or Yvonne at 718-671-6922. Our annual dues for 2016: It’s not too late to drop off your envelopes. Congratulations to all those celebrating a birthday or special event. Get well wishes are extended to the sick and shut-in. Remember, this is our home. “If you see something, say something.” Be safe. —Yvonne Burrus

American Legion Post 1871 Home to all who served Greetings to all of our Post members who are homebound and recovering from various medical operations. We wish you a speedy recovery. Happy birthday to all of our members who will be celebrating their birthday this month. Our Post is always looking for new members to join, so if you are a veteran from any branch of the military, stop by and join. Bring your DD-214 with you. Post 1871 is located in Section 5 in the community center, 135 Einstein Loop, room 41. Our office telephone number is (718) 320-8165, and our email address is post1871@optimum.net. Post 1871 would like to thank all of the people who supported the Memorial Day for our veterans. The Co-op City Times and their personnel, Post 1871 Women's Auxiliary and all their personnel, CCPD personnel, all of the Post members of Post 1871, City Councilman Andy King, Assemblyman Michael Benedetto, the NY City Transit Authority Drum and Bagpipe personnel and all of the people who bought raffles to support our Post and if I left out anyone I haven't acknowledged, thank you, thank you, too. And big-ups to the Post member who was awarded Veteran of the Year, Lew Waterman. Big-up for our MC, Adjutant Adeyemi L. Toba, for doing an outstanding job as MC for Memorial

Day affair. The winners of the raffle drawing are 1st prize: Richard I. Lawson, Jr., $500; 2nd prize: Gregory Frederick, $200: 3rd prize: Hector Alonzo, $200. The next EXECUTIVE MEETING will take place on June 1, Wednesday, at 3:00 p.m. sharp and the next GENERAL MEETING will take place on June 18, at 11 a.m. sharp. Remember this will be the last meeting until September and we will be voting for members to assume new positions in the Post so make sure you attend this last meeting. I would like to wish all of our Post members a safe and happy summer along with your family and friends. I'll be looking forward to seeing you in September. We want to be a veterans’ service organization that takes care of our veterans, brings the message of what we are to veterans, and be a leader in our community. Did you know, in 1982, they broke ground to build the Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial in Washington in March 26, 1982? Q: How do you up a Bingo game in Iraq? A: Call in the B-52's. Q: What does the NAVY stand for? A: Never again volunteer yourself. This information was provided to you by your post information officer. —Richard I. Lawson, Jr.

Distribution of unsolicited advertisements in Co-op City Co-op City is private property and therefore prohibits distribution of unsolicited advertising material to shareholders’ homes and/or property, including cars parked in the development’s eight (8) garages. If you witness anyone depositing or distributing advertising material on Co-op City’s property, please call Public Safety at (718) 671-3050. Be prepared to give the location and description of the person(s) leaving the material. All unwanted, unsolicited advertising material should be disposed of properly and not thrown on the ground causing litter. Thank you for your cooperation.

Black Forum Next Defensive Driving class The next Black Forum defensive driving course will be Saturday, June 11, Room 1, Dreiser Community Center, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Lower your liability insurance cost by 10% and remove up to 4 points from your driver’s license. Please make your check in the amount of $35, payable to “the Black Forum of Co-op City,” and mail to P.O. Box 563, Bronx, N.Y. 10475 at least 1½ weeks before the class, or you can walk in on the day of the class but you must have $35 in cash to pay for the course. Black Forum going to Tropicana Casino We will be going to Tropicana Casino in Atlantic City on Sat., June 25. Cost is $40, no refund. For more information, please call 718-320-0033 or 917-209-5334. Black Forum Aerobics and Zumba It’s time to get in shape, get healthy and feel healthy. Body by Andrea’s aerobics classes are held Mondays and Wednesdays, and Zumba on Thursday. Classes are in the Dreiser Aud., 7:30 p.m. To register, please call (718) 3208035. Nominal fee for each class. Black Forum’s Lyons Mane Track Club Lyons Mane Track Club is now indoors in the Dreiser Auditorium. Register now by calling (718) 3208035. Youth ages 8-18. Practice on Mondays & Wednesdays. Sound Off, Co-op City, coming soon We will be starting Sound Off, Co-op City, for all cooperators to express themselves on the issues facing our community. Meetings will be held once or twice a month. More to follow. If interested, please call (718) 320-8035.

Volunteers needed We need male and female volunteers, 2 hours a day, preferably Tuesdays and Thursdays, 11 a.m. - 12:45 p.m., flexibly. Especially need men who live in close proximity. Food distribution sites On Thursdays, residents of Buildings 27, 28, 29, 32 and 33 must pick up food at the New Vision Church, 115 Einstein Loop, 11 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Likewise, residents of Building 26, 30, 31, 34 and 35 must go to the Evangelical Church, 2350 Palmer Avenue, 11 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. on Thursdays to pick up food. For information, please call (718) 320-8035. Emergency Food Program We are open on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, 11 a.m. to 12:45 p.m., Room 20 in the Dreiser Center. Also, due to budget constraints and shortage of available food, you must live within zip code 10475 to participate in this program. You must also have your card with you and bring two clean plastic shopping bags. Please also have your current photo ID, such as a non- or driver’s license or any photo ID card with proof of address. You will then be issued a card in order to pick up food in the future. We Need You - Join Us Today Membership is $5 per year/person. Call (718) 320-8035 or write to Black Forum, P.O. Box 563, Bronx, NY 10475; email: coopcityblackforum@gmail.com or tonyshome10475@gmail.com. Help us keep independent community organizations alive in Co-op City. Everyone is encouraged to join. Call or visit us, Room 20 in the Dreiser Community Center. —Tony Illis

Debs Place Townhouse Association The Debs Place Townhouse Association will hold its June meeting on Thursday night, June 9th, at 7 p.m. in room 1 of the Dreiser Community Center. No speaker has been invited and this will be a get together to close out the season with special refreshments and good cheer. Since it has been our tradition not to meet during the summer months, we will next meet on the 8th of September. We had a nice turnout at the May meeting. Association President Nels Grumer reported on the Open Board meeting that he attended on May 11th in Dreiser Auditorium. He described some of the initiatives that had been presented to the Board for their possible adoption, including plans for the refurbishing and redesign of the Dreiser Auditorium and the expansion of the community’s track and baseball facilities. Our vice presidents, Nadine Sapia and

Linda Walentine, reported to the group on the 45th Precinct Community Council Breakfast that they attended on May 11th. They both enjoyed their experience and they were impressed at the representation of Co-op City organizations at the event. They reported that there were a number of elected officials in attendance. Our guest speaker at our meeting, Zoe Halton, told us about the Trap-NeuterReturn (TNR) program claimed to be humane and effective in controlling the free-roaming cat population. As has been mentioned, we will resume our monthly meetings in September. Although there has not been official acceptance of our meeting schedule by the Riverbay Scheduling Department, we are anticipating that we will continue to meet on the 2nd Thursday of each month between September and June as has been our past practice. —Nels Grumer

Send us your photos! If you will be at the Section 1 Community Fair today on the greenway, send us your photos! Submissions can be sent to cctimes@riverbaycorp.com

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Building 32 Association Meeting Our final meeting of the season, prior to our summer hiatus, will be on Tuesday, June 14 at 7:30 p.m. in the association room, Building 32B, first floor rear. Our special guest will be Reverend Deborah Jenkins, Riverbay Board member. Rev. Jenkins will speak about what we can expect from the new Board and in which direction we are headed. It will be an informative meeting, so come on down. Do not depend on what others tell you, hear it for yourself. Everyone is welcome regardless as to whether you are a member. If you are not a member, the annual dues are still only $5. Bake Sale Our fundraiser bake sale is scheduled for Saturday, June 11, from noon to sell-out. The bake sale will be held in the association room, Building 32B, first floor rear. Bakers, you are needed. Bake your favorites or experiment on us. Anything and everything you contribute is so appreciated. For those who would rather not get into the

kitchen, store-bought goodies are always welcome, as are your monetary contributions. The meeting room will open at 11:15, so you can bring your contributions down. P.S. There have been some requests for brownies and cupcakes. Dinner Theatre The place to be is the Westchester Dinner Theatre on Thursday, October 20, matinee performance to see Saturday Night Fever. We have marvelous fourth row center seats to see a show whose music and choreography has received rave reviews. You will feel young again as you dance in your seat. The $80 charge for our fundraiser trip includes round-trip transportation, a complete lunch with a choice of entrees from a new menu, all taxes and gratuities. You can pay in two installments, $40 due by June 10, and the remaining $40 due no later than September 10. Please send to Ms. Rankin, 4160 Hutchinson River Pkwy, Apt. 10E, Bronx NY 10475. —Lorna Smith

Building 10 Association Remember the last general membership meeting before the summer hiatus, will be on Tuesday, June 7. The building association room is in the rear lobby of Building 10B. The meeting will begin promptly at 7 p.m. sharp. At this meeting, our Public Safety guest speaker presentation will begin at 7:30 p.m. We look forward to seeing you at what is expected to be another informative Building 10 Association meeting. At this meeting, we will have guest speaker Chief Frank Apollo from the Public Safety Department. Learn safety tips and have the opportunity to ask questions. Come to this meeting to learn and discuss future plans for your Building 10 Association. Planning now will ensure a successful agenda of future events. Let us know what you would like to participate in and enjoy. We would like your suggestions for what

great events and activities we should plan for the children of our building. If you recently joined the Building 10 family as a new cooperator, please come and meet your new neighbors and make new friends. We are always looking for volunteers for our committees like the Hospitality, Fundraising and Youth Committees. Your participation is more than welcomed and appreciated. If you cannot volunteer, don’t let that get in your way, just come out and enjoy our activities. Together, we will continue to work together to make the Building 10 Association a strong, positive organization for all who live here. We look forward to seeing you at our next event. We also look forward to each of you sharing your thoughts and ideas since each of you are our strength. —Ron Campbell

Building 31 Association We appreciate having Christopher Edwards, Attorney at Law, speak to our group regarding personal wills and the reason we should make one. This is a choice and should be thought about by all of us regardless of age. Know that we may have $50 to $500 millions of dollars as income; we all have an estate that should be distributed as we want it to be when we die. We’ve heard many scenarios involving the importance of a will at any age. Although you thought your gold bracelet should have gone to auntie, it went to a sister because you did not put it in writing. Preparing is the key to the way your estate will be handled following your wishes. Thanks again to Christopher for his expertise on an important subject. He has an office on Eastchester Road in our area; think about him if additional legal matters need attention. Our agenda included budget matters and where we stand financially. Your association is in good standing for 2016 and ready to end this year with our goals being met. We are looking forward to our candidates’ interview with the committee for our scholarship for 2016, since the man-

dated filing period has ended and we will be making selections soon. The meeting in June which will be our last until September 2016 and will be a celebration for the scholarship and a year-end celebration. Congratulations to our 50/50 winner, Carmen Ponce, B-side, and Ivanna Freeman from the A-side, winners of the door prize. It was brought to my attention that a young man removed a laundry cart from our laundry room and the cooperator reporting this was afraid to speak to the young man rolling the cart into the lobby, but felt a need to report it afterwards. Please don’t remove our carts from the laundry room as they are not to be borrowed outside of that room. Also, it is not yours to remove, it is ours. I would say to the cooperator, call security ASAP and do not confront anyone regarding the removal, but by saying something to our security, you have now addressed that situation. Let them take over with your information you provided. Don’t forget, this is our home and if you see something, say something. See all of you at our next meeting. Please tell a neighbor and bring them with you. —Marilyn McDaniel

Building 27 Association Greetings, neighbors. Summer will be here soon, so enjoy the beautiful flowers and scenery of nature that surround Co-op City. Special thanks to our groundskeepers. Congratulations - To our re-elected and elected Board members and we wish the entire Board well as they represent the shareholders and this great community. The association thanks Interim General Manager, Mr. Noel Ellison, for taking time out of his busy schedule to speak to the shareholders of Building 27. Mr. Ellison answered questions regarding the leak and steam at Cooper Place on Co-op City Blvd., the ADA (Disabilities) doors, elevators, lobby attendants and the incoming Douglas Elliman management team and the dog issues. Mr. Ellison, we thank you for the abundance of information. Also, all questions should be resolved in the near future. Reminder - May 19th was our last meeting for the summer. See you all in September; enjoy and stay safe. Game Night - June 17th at 7 to 9 p.m., POKENO. We will continue to have game nights via one’s requests. Kudos to our 50/50 raffle winner, Ms. Paquita Myke of Bldg. 27C.

Memorial Day - Has passed, but we will always remember those who have sacrificed and given to this country. Section 5 Association - Is again planning a FUN DAY, Saturday 20th. Please get ready to join us with your talents, etc. Stay tuned; more information will be coming. We will certainly need volunteers. Gospel Cruise - Please join us on the SPIRIT OF NEW YORK in the New York Harbor on Saturday, June 11. Departing at 10 a.m. SHARP, returning at approximately 3 p.m. in front of Einstein Loop community center. The cost is $110. If any further questions, please contact Margie at (718) 379-4629 or Sharon at (718) 671-1905, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. DON’T MISS IT!!! Happy birthday to all in the month of June. Please share with the Sunshine Committee, Ms. Lydia Rondon, by calling her at (718) 583-3040, if a neighbor in our building is ill, homebound, celebrating birthdays or experiencing bereavement. Ms. Rondon will respond on behalf of the association. Let’s hope and pray for better things to come, for this is our home, building and community. Please keep all leaders of the nations in prayer. —H. Overman

Building 25 Association Building 25 Association would like to thank all the workers who service our building; they have exhibited courteous, respect and professionalism. There will be a walking tour to learn the history of our community, the largest residential facility in the United States on June 25. If interested, you may stop by Adam Tanaka’s booth during our June 4th Community Fair or send an email to: adam.tanaka@gmail.com to get more information. This month will be the last time Building 25 Association meets before summer break. If you have not attended any of the meetings in the past, this serves as a reminder to join us before summer break. Our building association meets every third Tuesday of the month generally

from September through June at 7:30 p.m. Our next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, June 21, at 7:30 p.m. If you cannot make it to meetings due to scheduling or other obstacles in your way, please log onto our building email address at building25ca@gmail.com and address your emails to any or all members of Building 25 Association. If you have not already done so, please pay your dues, $5 per household. Building 25 Association is looking for a volunteer to fill the position as Recording Secretary and Floor Captains. I will close with the following quote: “Remember to honor all the veterans, as well as the active service members to thank them for all that they do.” —Unknown —Wanda Bailey

Building 35 Association Once again, it is time for our summer hiatus. The last meeting before we close down for summer will be our “Welcome Summer” party on June 24th at 7:30 p.m. Remember our bus ride to Foxwoods

is on June 18th; as of this writing, we have 2 available tickets. Price: $35 with $10 food voucher and $10 slot play. Also, a Tangers Mall is adjacent to the casino. —Bill Gordon

Building 33 Association Hello all… I hope the warm weather is treating you well. Remember to stay hydrated and use sunscreen when you are enjoying the lovely weather. Upcoming events Pokeno Night will be held on the following date: Thursday, June 30th. Events will be from 7 p.m.-9 p.m. in the association room. Please come down and have a great

time at our Bingo and Pokeno nights. They are great games filled with lots of excitement. So, come down, have fun and meet your neighbors! Thoughts and prayers for any other of our sick and shut-in neighbors. Get well soon. We have a Facebook page: Building 33 Association and you can email us at: bldg33Assoc@gmail.com. —Tobias Garcia

Use of terraces for cooking It is illegal within the City of New York to use gas, or charcoal type B-B-Q grills in multiple dwelling buildings, such as Co-op City. Such grills create open flames which may cause fire. Only electric type grills may be used. Riverbay will strictly enforce the Fire Department regulations by requiring the removal of any propane tanks, charcoal grills and combustible material within 10 feet of the outdoor grill. Also, no barbecuing is permitted in public areas in the communi ty. Thank you for your cooperation. —Riverbay Management

Mon., June 6

Co-op City Times / June 4, 2016

Bartow

Einstein

Dreiser

Activities in Room 31 unless otherwise noted

Activities in Room 49 unless otherwise noted

Activities in Room 7 unless otherwise noted

Library 9:30am-1pm Dominoes 10am, Rm. 45 Line Dancing 10-11am

Crochet & Knitting 10am12pm Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session 9:30-10:30am Stay Well Exercise 10-11am, Rm. 2 Adult Coloring Book 11:00am, Rm. 4 Mind Teasers 12-1pm, Rm. 4 Diabetes Support Group 1:00pm – Last Monday of the month Bereavement Counseling Rm. 13, 1:00 pm Gentle Yoga 1:15-2pm, Rm. 2 Basic Cell Phone & iPad training 12:30-1:30pm, Rm. 7 Intermediate Yoga 2-3 pm

Word Games 9:30-11am Library 9:30am-1pm Weight Management 10:00-11:30 in the Main Office

Arthritis Exercises 11am-noon Bingo 12:30-2pm Card Games 2-4pm Dominoes 2:30 pm

Rm. 45

Around The Lunch Table 11:30am Word Search 11am 12pm

Bingo 1:00-3:00pm, Rm. 35 Diabetes Support Group 2nd Monday 1:00pm

Pokeno 3 pm - 4 pm, Rm. 3

Date:

Alternate Kosher Meals are also available

Mon., June 6

Orange pineapple juice Beef hamburger Plain hamburger bun Mauzone potato knish Mixed green salad, Canned pears Or Baked turkey breast

Meat sauce Ravioli Normandy blend

Tues, June 7

Apple juice Shake & Bake chicken Mashed sweet potatoes Coleslaw Whole wheat bread, Fresh fruit Or Tuna fish salad

Sliced deli turkey Garlic mashed potatoes Sautéed spinach

Wed., June 8

Orange juice Tilapia francaise Cuban style yellow rice Kale w/garlic sauce Whole wheat bread, Fresh fruit Or Veggie burger patty

Curried chicken Baked brown rice pilaf Cabbage w/shredded carrots

Thurs., June 9

Apple juice Salisbury steak w/mushroom gravy, Fusilli pasta w/parsley Steamed peas & carrots Whole wheat bread, Fresh fruit Or Chicken salad

Pork meatballs Or Turkey meatballs Penne pasta w/garlic sauce California blend vegetables

Fri., June 10

Orange juice Baked chicken legs Cous cous Green beans Challah, Whole wheat bread Or Gefilte fish

Spanish style fish Romaine, Kale, Pepper, black olive & feta salad Yuca w/onions

Dominoes 10 a.m.

Tues., June 7

Word Games Tai Chi 11 a.m., Rm. 45

Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session

Bingo 12:30-2 p.m. Walking Club

Matinee Movie

Alert & Alive

10:30-11:30 a.m.

10 a.m.-noon, Rm. 45

Cultural Dance 10:30 –

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

Karaoke by Stephen

Mind Teasers

1 p.m. - 3 p.m., Rm. 45

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

NEW Green Life Trail Fitness instruction

Afternoon Movies

9:30-11:30 a.m.

10:30-11:30 a.m. 11:30 a.m., Aud. B

Tues.

Card Games 2-4 p.m. Dominoes 2:30 p.m.

9:30-10:30 a.m.

1-3 p.m. w/popcorn

1 p.m. - 2 p.m.

Thurs., June 9

Wed., June 8

Blood Pressure 1st & 3rd Wed., Rm. 31, 9-10 a.m. Word Games 9:30-11:30 a.m.

Stay Well Exercise 10-11 a.m.

Line Dancing 11 a.m. 12 p.m. Bingo 12:30 - 2:00 p.m. Card Games 2-4 p.m. Dominoes 2:30 p.m.

Dominoes 10 a.m., Rm. 45 Spelling Bee 10 a.m. Spanish Practice Class 10:30 a.m., Computer Lab

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

NEW Walk Group Starting April 6, 9:30 a.m. (Meet in Rm. 40)

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

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

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

Word Games 9:30 a.m.-

a.m.

11:30 a.m.

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

Line Dancing 10-11

Chat Session 9:30 a.m.-

Grandparent Connection 1st & 3rd Thurs.,

1 p.m.

Room 35, 10:30 a.m.

Piano Sing Along 11

Arthritis Exercise Class

a.m.-12 p.m.

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

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

Blood Pressure 10 -11:30 a.m. 1st & 3rd Thurs., Rm. 8 a.m., Aud. A

Mind Teasers 12-1 p.m., Rm. 4

Karaoke by Stephen Dominoes 2:30 p.m.

Drama Club 1:30-4 p.m. NEW Purple Life Trail Fitness Instruction 1-2

1 p.m. - 3 p.m., Rm. 45

p.m.

Men’s Line Dancing

Dominoes 10am, Rm. 45

Card Games 2-4 p.m.

9-10am

Fri., June 10

Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session 9:30-10:30 a.m. Sewing 9:30 -11:30 a.m. Tai Chi 11 a.m.- 12 p.m. Mind Teasers 12-1 p.m., Rm. 4 African Brazilian Dance w/Leona Hull, Room 2, 1-2 p.m. Art Class 1-3 p.m. Yoga 2pm-3pm, Rm. 2

Word Games

Art 10am, Rm. 45

9:30am-11:30am

Women’s Line Dancing

Bingo 1pm – 2pm

10-11:30am

Chat Session 10am Bingo

Card Games 2-4pm

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

Pokeno 2-4pm, Rm. 35

Piano Sing-along 11am-12pm

Card Games 2-4pm Dominoes 2:30pm

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

Crochet & Knitting 10am-12:00pm

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

Meditative Moments 11am–12pm, Rm. 8

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

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

Card Games, Dominoes 2-4:00pm

(Schedule subject to change without notice)

Fee for lunch is $2.00 & $5.00 for guest

ALL meals served w/margarine and fresh milk *Menu subject to change without notice. Alternate Kosher Meals are also available

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

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

Non-Kosher

Kosher

Upcoming Events/Trips JASA WELCOMES EVERYONE AGE 60 AND OLDER! Trip registration policy: There will be no refunds for all trips. All trips include roundtrip transportation! All trips must be paid in advance – No exceptions! You can register for all trips starting the Monday after it has been published in the newspaper: JASA will not accept checks under $5. (FREE) LiveOn NY-SCRIE Application Assistance/SNAP (Food Stamps) – Fri., June 10th and 24th, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. First come, first served! 2049 Bartow Ave. (FREE) Circle of Care-Free Services for Caregivers. JASA Main Office, 2049 Bartow Ave., 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., Fri., June 10th, July 8th and Aug 12th. JASA, 135 Einstein Loop, rm. 40, 1-3 p.m. Tues., April 26th, June 21st, July 19th & Aug. 23rd. (NEW) Life Trial fitness classes with Damion will teach us how to use the LifeTrail fitness equipment on the Co-op City Greenway correctly – Tuesdays from 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. at the Greenway LifeTrail Station behind Elgar Place, and Thursday from 1-2 p.m. at the Purple LifeTrail station behind Building 10, 100 Debs Place. (New) Intermediate Smartphone Class has been added on Wednesdays at the JASA Bartow Avenue main office on Wednesdays, 2:00- 3:00 p.m. Please call to register, 718-320-2066. (12 seats are available). Beginner & Intermediate Computer Classes will begin Monday, June 13th at 135 Einstein Loop, Computer lab, rm. 35. The beginner class will start at 9:30 a.m. and the intermediate class will start t 10:30 a.m. (only 6 seats available). Empire Casino – Wed., June 8th, $5. Bartow - 9:30 a.m., Einstein - 9:45 a.m. & Dreiser – 10 a.m. Wait list NEW PRICE! Gunhill Brewing Company Tour & Tasting at 3227 Laconia Ave., BX, NY – Thurs., June 9th, $8. Time: 2 p.m. Pick-ups: Bartow – 1 p.m., Einstein – 1:15 p.m. & Dreiser – 1:30 p.m. Central Avenue - $13. Friday, June 10th. Christmas Tree Store, Trader Joe’s, Amazing Savings; Bartow - 9:30 a.m., Einstein - 9:45 a.m. & Dreiser – 10 a.m. Central Avenue – Mon., June 20th,

$13. Christmas Tree Store, Trader Joe’s, Amazing Savings; Bartow - 9:30 a.m., Einstein - 9:45 a.m. & Dreiser – 10 a.m. (FREE) Pelham Picture House – Movie – June 14th, “EXMEN.” Show starts at exactly 2:30 p.m. Arrival time: 2:15 p.m. Pick-up times: Bartow – 1 p.m., Einstein - 1:15 p.m. & Dreiser - 1:30 p.m. Ridgehill – Wed., June 15th, $7. Bartow - 9:30 a.m., Einstein - 9:45 a.m. & Dreiser – 10 a.m. WAIT LIST. Father’s Day Celebration – Thurs., June 16th, $4 in advance, $6 at door, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., 135 Einstein Loop, rm. 45. Pick-ups: Bartow – 9:30 a.m. & Dreiser 10:15 a.m. Special Raffle Drawing for Men-only. 1st prize - 2 tickets to New York Yankees vs. Colorado Rookies, June 22; 2nd prize, lunch for 2 at a local restaurant. Music and much more. Spirit Cruise – Statue of Liberty Lunch Cruise, Fri., June 17th, $65. Boarding time: 11:30 a.m. at Chelsea Piers, Pier 62. Cruise time: 12-2 p.m. Pickups: Bartow - 9:15 a.m., Einstein – 9:30 a.m. & Dreiser - 9:45 a.m. (Wait list only). Louis Armstrong Museum –Tues., June 21st (additional information to follow). Yankee Stadium - New York Yankees vs. Colorado Rockies, Wed., June 22nd, $25. Game starts at 1:05 p.m. Bartow -11 a.m., Einstein – 11:15 a.m. & Dreiser 11:30 a.m. Wal-Mart – Thurs., June 23rd, $15. Bartow - 8:30 a.m., Einstein – 8:45 a.m. & Dreiser – 9 a.m. Tony’s Pier – City Island – Fri., June 24th, $3. Bartow – 11 a.m., Einstein 11:15 a.m. & Bartow – 11:30 a.m. Shoprite – Mon., June 27th, $3. Bartow - 9:30 a.m., Einstein - 9:45 a.m. & Dreiser – 10 a.m. Empire Casino – Wed., June 29th, $5. Bartow - 9:30 a.m., Einstein - 9:45 a.m. & Dreiser - 10 a.m. Festivities @ Dreiser – Thurs., June 30th, $4 in advance & $6 at the door, 177 Dreiser Loop, Audit. B, 10:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. African Brazilian Dancers of Dreiser w/The Dreiser Thursday Choir. Menu - Non Kosher – Spare ribs, baked sweet potato, broccoli w/toasted garlic, juice & dessert. Kosher food upon request. Music by “DJ Woody.”

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WEEKLY SCHEDULE

AARP Chapter #4997 REMINDER: Our next meeting is scheduled for MONDAY, JUNE 13, 1:00 p.m. in Dreiser Auditorium A. At that time, we will seat our newly elected officers for Peachtree Chapter 4997. Please make every effort to attend this important meeting. Note: it will be the last meeting until September 2016. Heartfelt condolence to the family of Gloria Todman who passed last week. NOTE: Please contact our Good &

Welfare Coordinator about any of our members we have not heard from or seen in a few months. We miss you/them and would like to know “how you doin’” – please know that you are in our prayers. Frances Wilson, 718-671-5493. 2016 Tour Activities The Tour Committee is regrouping and will be in operation shortly; be on the look-out for details in our column. —Delores Debnam

Goose Island Seniors Happy birthday and happy anniversary to all members who celebrate their day in the month of June: Sandra Harville, Ann Schlanger, Valerie Santos, Adeline Olivea, Frank Santucci, Helen Johnson, Ray Betacourt, Joan Ross and Rita Ochekovsky. Wednesday, June 8th, at l:30 p.m., there is BINGO with Stephen in room 39. Members only. Admission is $1.25 for 3 cards and .25¢ each game. Win up to $7 or more each game and the full card is even more. Refreshments and snacks will be served. Las Vegas cards will be sold. The last Sunday of each month, members and non-members are welcome. All members are welcome to play cards. If you know how to play, join us. If you want to learn, we can teach you Kaluki - Tuesdays & Thursdays at 1:30 p.m. and Mahjong - Thursdays at 12 p.m. in our club room 39. Plan now to go on a trip with us on June 28th to SANDS CASINO, Bethlehem, PA, Tuesday, June 28th. Price $33. Rebate is $20 slot play and $5 towards food. Members and non-members are welcome. Pick-up time is 8:30 a.m. at our 3 usual bus stops: Einstein

Loop - Asch Loop (by library) and Dreiser Loop (by the hardware store). So, purchase a ticket and come, have fun on the bus with Stephen. Thursday, July 21st at 12:30 p.m., come join us for a wonderful lunch at CRAB SHANTY AT CITY ISLAND, BX, NY. Menu: l lb. whole lobster, shrimps (broiled or fried), BBQ chicken with ribs, chicken parmigiana or filet of Sole (broiled or fried), or snow crab legs. All served with famous garlic bread, baked potato & vegetables, coffee or tea, cake or ice cream. Everybody is welcome to join us. Bring a friend to 361 City Island Ave., Bronx, NY. Directions: Take the BX29 bus to Ditmars St. and walk 1 block to Tier St. For more information, call Goose Island Seniors at 718-379-9613 or visit us Monday- Thursday, 10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. at 135 Einstein Loop, rm. 39. You may also call Mary at 718-379-4899. If there is no answer, please leave a message and phone number and she will return your call. Join our club for just $15 per year. GOOD HEALTH TO ALL. —Mary Pilla

Einstein Cancer Fund Baychester Library Events VISIT THE LIBRARY - A GREAT WEALTH OF INFORMATION MONDAYS: Adult Program — 10:30 a.m.; June 13, (Identity theft and tax); June 20, (The real Rosie the Riveter); June 20, 11:40 a.m. (POW/MIA Experience) TUESDAYS: Adult Program — 10:30 a.m.; June 7, (Genealogy); June 14, (Advanced word); June 21, (Internet Security pt 2) Toddler Time — Every Tuesday, 11 a.m. Teen Tech Time — 3:30 p.m., Every Tuesday WEDNESDAYS: Adult Program — 10:30 a.m.; June 15, (How safe is your Password ?) Adult Book Talk — 10:30 a.m., (The Lucky Years) Teen Program — 3:30 p.m.; Every Tuesday, 11 a.m.; June 8, (Balloon Car Racing); June 15, (Magazine Coasters); June 22, (Duct Tape Jewelry); June 29, (Finger Print Science) Tech Connect — 5 p.m.; June 22 & June 29, (Excel) THURSDAYS: Tech Connect — Every Thursday, 10 a.m.; June 9, (iPad Basic 2); June 16, (How’d you do that?...iPad settings); June 23, (How’d you do that?...iPad settings 2); June 30, (App Vice) Adult Book Club — 1-2:30 p.m.; June 9 Adult Program — 10:30 a.m., June 30, (Medicare) FRIDAYS: Adult Program — 3 p.m.; June 17, (Great talks: U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sotomayor); June 24, (NYPL LIVE) CR Program @ 3:30 p.m.; June 24, (Duct tape wallets) SATURDAYS: Book Sale — 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., June 11; (Book Sale Rain date, June 18) Adult Program — 3 p.m.; June 17, (Great talks: U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sotomayor); June 24, (NYPL LIVE) Kids Program — 2:30 p.m.; (Father’s Day Craft)

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Annual membership meeting – June 7th at 1:30 p.m., rm. 38 in Einsetin Center. There will be a Bingo. Tuesday, June 14th — Resort Casino. The cost per person $35 and receive a bonus $25 casino slot play. Time of pick-up will be at 8 a.m. starting at Einstein Loop followed by Asch Loop and Dreiser Loop. Enjoy the Boardwalk and the ocean breezes but don’t forget your valid photo I.D. Arrangements have been made at the Hunterdon Hills Playhouse of April 26, 2017 for the luncheon show of the hilarious comedy “Born Yesterday,” which was a huge hit film many years ago star-

ring Judy Holiday. The cost person is $79 which can be paid off by April 1, 2017. A small deposit of $5 or more will hold your reservation. You will be issued receipts for deposits. For the above trips, please call Lydia at 718-671-3005 or Annie Eutsey at 718320-1874 for dues and memorial cards. As always, give a call to the homebound and those in nursing homes. These calls cheer them up and they will know that they are always in your thoughts and prayers. Good health and healings are wished to all. —Lydia Ruas

Domestic Hot & Cold Water Shutdown Building 2B, “A” Line The domestic hot & cold water will be shut down in order to do restoration work. DATE: MONDAY, JUNE 6 TIME: 9:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M. As soon as the work has been completed, the hot & cold water will be restored. Please make sure that you keep your faucets in a closed position and all drains cleared of objects. We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience in this matter. —CSO (Dreiser Loop, room 6)

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Reflections by Rabbi Solomon I. Berl Spiritual Leader of Young Israel Synagogue The words we say most often are usually the words we think about the least. We constantly use words without being aware of their deeper meanings. For example, many a self-proclaimed atheist is not aware that every time he utters a goodbye, he is really saying “G-d be with you.” Or one who never drinks alcoholic liquor may use the phrase, “I prefer the real McCoy,” which means “bottled in bond liquor.” I was once told that the word “Oscar,” which is used for motion picture awards, came about when somebody first saw the academy award statuette and said, “That looks like

my Uncle Oscar!” The one word which is most commonly used throughout the world is truly the least known of all. It is the most popular word in the Christian, Jewish, and Mohammedan services: “Amen.” We use it so often in our services, but rarely stop to consider what it really means. Literally, “Amen” means “It is true” or “I believe” or “I affirm.” Its source is the “Hebrew word “Emunah,” which means faith. It is also close to the Hebrew word “Ne’eman,” which means firm and trusting. The uttering of this word is, therefore, in itself an act of faith.

Young Israel of Co-op City Young Israel of Co-op City (lower level of Dreiser Loop shopping center) is a house of worship that opens its doors every morning from 6 until 7 a.m. Anyone who wishes to start the daily routine with prayers, during which our spiritual leader, Rabbi Solomon I. Berl, offers a brief Bible teaching is welcome. On Friday evening, Sabbath services begin at 10 minutes after candle-lighting time. Saturday morning services

start at 9 a.m. Rabbi Berl delivers his sermon at 10:30 a.m. The Rabbi’s class on the Torah reading of the week begins one hour before sunset every Saturday afternoon. For office hours or any information you may seek, feel free to call (718) 671-2300 and leave your name, phone number and a brief message on the synagogue’s answering machine and your call will be returned as soon as possible.

Rivers Run Community Garden Tomorrow, Sunday, June 5, please join Meena Sharpe-Hicks, Lelia Dickenson and Valerie Gunn for a fun-filled day. Between 11:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., Meena will guide you through yoga, meditation, then provide guidance on healthy living. From 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Lelia and Valerie will show you how to creatively express yourself with paint. These family fun workshops are funded by Councilman Andy King. 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. – 5:00 p.m.

If you’d like to take advantage of the opportunities to get your hands dirty and make your heart happy, there is always something that needs doing. Membership requirements: $20 per year fee and 20 hours of work. There is a waiting list for beds. Members who are actively fulfilling the 20 hours of volunteer work requirement are moved up on the waiting list. Volunteers are welcome Important dates (All are welcome): • June 5th - A day of Well Being: Yoga, Nutrition and Painting Workshops • June 19th - Free Painting Workshop for all ages at 3 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. • June 24th - Yoga and Nutrition Workshops, 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. • July 9th - Canning Workshop (details to follow)

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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. SHABBAT ends today, June 4th at 9:14 p.m. Candle Lighting for Friday, June 10th is 8:09 p.m. The Synagogue has Services Friday night at Sundown, Saturday morning at 9 a.m. After Services, we always have a snack. We need all Jewish men. If you can give 2 hours Saturday between 10 a.m. and noon, we need your help to make a Minyon. It would be a blessing and greatly appreciated. GOOD AND WELFARE: We sell TREE CERTIFICATES in Honor of or in Memory of a loved one. The cost is only $15 per tree. Mazol Tov to all having Simchas. If you’re feeling under the weather, we wish you a speedy recovery.

COMING EVENTS: The Synagogue will have the next BINGO on Sunday, June 5, at 1 p.m. The cost is only $3 admission with refreshments which includes 10 games of Bingo. Also, there is a jackpot game which costs $2, and is a 3-part game which you have a chance if you win all 3 games to win $30. SHAVUOT HOLIDAY: The Synagogue will be having Services for Shavuot on Sunday and Monday, June 12th and June 13th. On June 13th, Yizkor will be said, so please come to Services and remember your loved one. Also on Shavuot, the Synagogue will be having a yummy cheese cake. FATHER’S DAY: On Saturday, June 18th, the Synagogue and Men’s Club will sponsor a Father’s Day luncheon. Everybody who attends the Service is invited. Wishing all our members and friends good health, peace and prosperity. Your support of the Traditional Synagogue is greatly appreciated. —Gary Schwartz

Men’s Club of Traditional Synagogue Try your Luck with the Men’s Club Men’s Club of the Traditional Synagogue wants to thank everybody who attended our trip on Sunday, May 29th to the Resorts Casino in Atlantic City. Also, I want to thank all who helped to make this trip possible. FATHER’S DAY - On Saturday, June 18th, the Men’s Club and Synagogue will sponsor a Father’s Day Luncheon. Everybody who attends services is invited to the luncheon. MEN’S CLUB TRIP - Our next trip is on Sunday, July 17th to the Resorts Casino in Atlantic City. Everyone in the community over 21 years old can attend our trips and functions. The cost for the trip is $35 per person. Receive a $25 slot bonus. You need a Resort Casino card or a government ID, passport, non- or driver’s license to

receive the bonus. 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 show a movie. We keep you entertained, the trip goes fast to Atlantic City. The bus stops by all 3 shopping centers going and returning. We leave Einstein Loop at 8 a.m. by the supermarket; Asch Loop at 8:15 a.m. by the library, and Dreiser Loop, 8:25 a.m. by the hardware store. For reservations, call Gary at 718-6718424 or Bruce at 718-320-2234. Please make out check or money order to Men’s Club Traditional Synagogue, 120 Erdman Place, Building 27B lobby, Bronx, NY 10475. Wishing everybody peace and good health. —Gary Schwartz

• Oct. 29th - Trolley Day (details to follow) Garden members are encouraged to take workshops sponsored by Green Thumb and The Botanical Garden, as well as working in other gardens. Knowledge is power and participation in some of the workshops qualifies

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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. Until further notice, choir rehearsal will take place on Fridays at 7 p.m. The Episcopal Church Women (ECW) meet immediately after service on the 1st Sunday of each month. Membership is open to all women of the church and dues are $2 per month. The men hold their meeting after service on the 2nd Sunday of each month. We look forward to welcoming everyone to service at 9:00 a.m. on Sunday, June 5, when we will celebrate the Third Sunday after Pentecost. Our Supply Priest, Father Simeon Johnson, will be the preacher and celebrant. Calendar of Events: Please note The Annual Cake Sale scheduled for Saturday, June 4, has been postponed. A new date will be announced as soon

as possible. Saturday, September 10, Gospel Show in the Poconos, featuring Body of Christ Choir, led by Pastor Griffin. Enjoy an all-you-can-eat buffet (lobster, chicken, beef, etc.) and Outlet Shopping at The Crossings with discount booklets. Donation of $150 payable in 3 installments: $50 by June 12, $50 by July 10 and the balance of $50 by August 7. Bus leaves Dreiser Loop at 8:00 a.m. Outreach Program: We continue to collect non-perishable food for the feeding program at Grace Episcopal Church in West Farms. Please remember to donate. June 19 is the last day for you to bring in your slightly used, clean summer clothes. The clothes donation goes to the outreach program at St. Margaret’s Church in the Bronx. For additional information on all of the above, please call the church at 718320-0844, or visit our website: http:// www.stjosephsepcbronx.org. “Sing to the Lord, you servants of his; *give thanks for the remembrance of his holiness.” —Psalm 30:4 —M. Chambers

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 Beltré is at the church on Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays. Sunday Services – The first Sunday of the month is a bilingual service with communion, service starts at 11:30 a.m. Every other Sunday, the English Service is at 11:30 a.m. and the Spanish Service is at 1:30 p.m. Children: Sunday School will be at 10 a.m. for all children ages 4 to 12 years. Bring your children so they may learn what the Bible says and have fun with all the other activities. Notice: Hours will be changing as of July 3rd. The Bilingual service on the first Sunday of every month will be at 10 a.m. with communion. The English Service will be at 10 a.m. and the Spanish Service will be at 12 p.m. 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. Wednesday evenings at 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Friday mornings at 12:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Also in July,

the Prayer Night will change to Tuesday evenings. 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. Friday Family Night: Family night will be back at 7:30 p.m. It’s a fun time and learning time also. There are English and Spanish Bible studies for the adults and many activities for the youth and young adults. Women’s Fellowship: is the first Saturday of every month from 10 a.m. – 12 noon. Men’s Fellowship: is the last Saturday of every month from 10 a.m. – 12 noon. Vacation Bible School: We are having Vacation Bible School the week of July 11th to July 15th. If you are interested in sending your children, the cost is $25 for the week. It is a fun time for the children. Registration is on now, come to the church on Sunday morning around 10 a.m. to register. Speak with Nicole and she can answer all your questions and register your child or children. Memorial Service: There will be a memorial service on June 5th at 5 p.m. in honor of our dearly departed Rev. Dr. Milca C. Plaud. She went home to be with the Lord on June 4, 2015. Many people came out to pay their respects and we hope to see you all at this special service to remember and honor her and the gifts of love and hope she gave to every life she touched. —Barbara Penn

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Community Protestant Church On behalf of our pastor, Reverend Dr. Calvin E. Owens, and our church family, welcome to Community Protestant Church, a church of love and understanding, located at 1659 East Gun Hill Road, Bronx, NY 10469; telephone: (718) 862-9172. Church Schedule Sunday School - 9:00 a.m. Worship Service - 11:00 a.m. Communion Service - Every first and third Sundays Prayer Meeting and Bible Study – Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. The following programs are at the Church’s Annex: 2053 Asch Loop North (Co-op City) Morning Prayer Services - Tuesday, 6:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m. Neighborhood Bible Study Thursday at 10:00 a.m. Extension of Prayer and Worship Service – Every first, second and third Fridays at 7:00 p.m. WORSHIP SERVICE BEGINS AT 11 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 Celebrating and Thanking God for 40 Years of devoted Pastoral service to CPC: Tomorrow, Sunday, June 5th, 3:30 p.m., please join us for a Pre-Pastoral Anniversary Service for our Pastor, Rev.

Dr. Calvin E. Owens, celebrating 50 years of preaching and 40 years as Pastor of Community Protestant Church. Our guest preacher will be Rev. Donnie Baker, Pastor, Sardis Baptist Church, Bronx, NY. Sunday, June 12th, 11:00 a.m. – We invite you to worship with us as we celebrate our ANNUAL WOMEN’S DAY in honor of the women of Community Protestant Church. The Sunday School of Community Protestant Church invites you to come and bring a friend to a SUNDAY SCHOOL ART EXHIBIT on Saturday, June 25th from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. and on Sunday, June 26th, following Worship Service. Art/Mini Masterpieces of all Sunday School classes will be unveiled, including paintings, drawings, writings, needlecraft and sculptures. Some items may be available for a small donation to the Sunday School Breakfast Program. Saturday, July 16th - Spring Fling 2016! Celebrate spring with the Willing Workers as they travel for a fun-filled day in New Jersey, including a lunch cruise and other activities. Set sail aboard the River Lady Riverboat for a delicious lunch and historical sightseeing tour along Tom’s River and Barnegat Bay. Donation: $110. For reservation and/or additional information, call (718) 320-4278 or (718) 671-8658. The doors of Community Protestant Church are open to all to worship and fellowship with Christian believers of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. You are cordially invited to come in, join in and receive your blessing. —Evan G. Mitchell

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was complete, the meeting of the Board of Directors was adjourned and a meeting of the Riverbay Fund, which over-

Co-op City Times / June 4, 2016 President, he turned to these directors, both of whom served as President during a portion of their long-running service,

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The 2016 Riverbay Election Committee Members were honored for many hours of volunteer service over the past three months. They include: John Gale, Cynthia Dixon, Barry Lee, Rose Reyes and Jacqueline Smith under the charge of Election Committee Chairperson Francine Jones. Photos by Bill Stuttig

sees the funding of the community’s charitable, cultural and social endeavors, was called to elect the Fund’s officers for the coming year. All Riverbay Board Directors sit on the Riverbay Fund Board as well. Director Jenkins won the position as President of the Riverbay Fund, defeating Director Peterson by a vote of 10 to 5. Rod Saunders won the position of the fund’s Vice President, defeating Director Peterson by a vote of 9 to 6. Directors Leslie and Sampson were nominated and unopposed for the positions of Treasurer and Secretary, respectively. Prior to all the proceedings, the first order of business for the evening was to honor two outgoing long-serving Board directors — Helen Atkins and Bill Gordon – both of whom decided not to run for reelection this year. President Taylor, in a heartfelt homage to the long-standing volunteer Board directors, said that in his first years as

often asking for advice and encouragement as he endeavored to keep the peace and foster positive communication over many months in the sometimes contentious Board meetings. Mr. Taylor specifically referred to Ms. Atkins’ tenure as President during which she oversaw the Board as they negotiated and passed the current lowinterest Riverbay loan from Wells Fargo Bank with a guarantee from the federal Department of Housing and Urban Development. Mr. Taylor said that the low interest loan, negotiated under the Ms. Atkins-led Board helped the community achieve financial stability for perhaps decades to come, adding that such a low rate would be impossible to attain now. Mr. Taylor also recognized Mr. Gordon for his long running service to the Board and also his work as a community leader outside his Board duties, in particular serving as the President of

Emergency Resolution #16-37 SUBMITTED BY: FRANCINE REVA JONES SECONDED BY: CLEVE TAYLOR BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEEING, JUNE 2, 2016

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Directors of the Riverbay Corporation hereby accepts the report of the 2016 Election Committee certifying that the following persons have been elected and qualified as Directors of the Riverbay Corporation for three years: LESLIE PETERSON SONIA FELICIANO ANDREA LESLIE BERNARD CYLICH CLAUDIA SAMPSON BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of Directors of the Riverbay Corporation hereby accepts the report of the 2016 Election Committee certifying the following person has been elected and qualified as a Director of the Riverbay Corporation for one year to fill the term of Rev. Calvin Owens: MARIE SMITH YES: Helen Atkins, Linda Berk, Bernard Cylich, Sonia Feliciano, Bill Gordon, Leah Graham, Pastor Deborah Jenkins, Daryl Johnson, Francine Reva Jones, Andrea Leslie, Leslie Peterson, Rod Saunders, Cleve Taylor, Evelyn Turner, Junius Williams. PASSED UNANIMOUSLY

the Section 5 Association for several Jones and approved unanimously by the years. The Board President also pointed Board of Directors. Following this, the to Mr. Gordon’s volunteerism in servnewly elected Board directors were ing as chair of the Election Committee sworn in and seated by Riverbay General for two different years in the position Counsel Buss. They are – in the order of that Mr. Taylor called one of the most the official election results – Leslie difficult and time-consuming of all the Peterson, Sonia Feliciano, Andrea Leslie, committee chairmanships. Bernard Cylich, Claudia Sampson, and In turn, President Taylor also pointed Marie Smith. As the sixth place finisher, to the work done this year by the Mr. Smith serves for one year, finishing Election Committee under the leadership of Committee Chairperson Director Jones. For her part, Director Jones honored each of the volunteer committee members who selflessly put in countless hours of work to make sure the election ran as smooth and as fairly as possible. Committee members honored included John Gale, Cynthia Dixon, Barry Lee, Rose Reyes and Jacqueline Smith. Kerrie-Ann Sutherland of the Riverbay Legal Department was also given special recognition by Director Jones for her tireless work in coordinating the behind-thescenes functions needed to run the election, including training and Election Committee Chairperson Director Francine Reva Jones gave special recognition to Kerrie-Ann overseeing the function of all poll Sutherland of the Riverbay Legal Department for workers in each of the building lob- her countless hours of work in coordinating all the many functions that allow the annual Riverbay bies. Board Elections to run smoothly and fairly. As part of the election process, Riverbay offered a $200 incentive for out the term of recently resigned director five shareholders for voting in the elecRev. Calvin Owens, Jr. Kevin Lamtion. The winners were randomly drawn bright was announced as the seventh one from each section and were publicly place finisher and he will be called upon announced and presented their checks to serve on the Board for the remainder last night. They are: Section 1 - Tamar of the year should any Board director Green; Section 2 - Jervonne Burkhalterleave the Board during this year for any May; Section 3 - Martha Way; Section reason. 4 - Helen Downs-Johnson; and Section 5 Election Committee Chairperson - Shirley Green. Director Jones said that officially 5,689 Prior to all these proceedings, the offishareholders voted in this year’s eleccial results of the election were publicly tion, well beyond the 5,054 needed to announced to the community by Director achieve the 2016 quorum.

Riverbay Fund Officers 2016-2017 Pastor Deborah Jenkins President

Rod Saunders Vice President

Andrea Leslie Treasurer

Claudia Sampson Secretary

Riverbay Board Officers 2016-2017 * President * Cleve Taylor

* First Vice President * Linda Berk

* Second Vice President * Bernard Cylich * Treasurer * Pastor Deborah Jenkins

* Assistant Treasurer * Claudia Sampson * Secretary * Francine Reva Jones

* Assistant Secretary * Rod Saunders

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