Co-op City Times 06/06/15

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Riverbay establishes new policies on service animals in Co-op City

2015-2016 Board re-elects Cleve Taylor to second term as president

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Vol. 50 No. 22

BY JIM ROBERTS Riverbay Corporation has agreed to institute new policies regarding emotional support animals, calling the changes a positive step forward to accommodating the special needs of residents.

“We hold this settlement up as a model for other housing communities across the nation and ask that they embrace similar policies to support the disabled, including particularly individuals who bear the pain of a mental illness,” said Riverbay General Counsel Jeffrey Buss.

“An emotional support animal can provide significant therapeutic benefit for individuals suffering from depression and mental illness. We thank the Department of Justice for working with Co-op City to amicably develop and implement this policy,” Buss said.

U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara, whose

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office reached the settlement agreement with Riverbay, said in a statement: “Housing providers must allow for reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities, including granting requests to keep assistance or service animals.

“Today’s settlement benefits all those who require or may some day require a service or assistance animal, as it ensures that Riverbay will implement a reasonable accommodation policy consistent with the Fair Housing Act and that people who were unlawfully denied full use of their residences will be compensated appropriately.”

Riverbay agreed as part of the consent decree to pay a civil fine of up to $50,000 and to dedicate up to $600,000 in compensation funds for those harmed by the old policies (Please see Notice on page 2).

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BY JIM ROBERTS

The new Riverbay Board of Directors swore in five newly-elected members Thursday night at the Bartow Center and, as its first official act of the new term, selected its officers for the 201516 year, re-appointing current Board President Cleve Taylor to his second term in that office.

In addition, Linda Berk was named First Vice President and Evelyn Turner was chosen Second Vice President.

Other officers appointed were: Francine Reva Jones, Secretary; Rod Saunders, Assistant Secretary; Bernie Cylich, Treasurer; and Helen Atkins, Assistant Treasurer.

Board President Taylor then nominated Andrea Leslie as Chairperson of the Audit Committee and Bill Gordon as Chairperson of the Cooperator Appeals Committee. Both nominees (Continued on page 2)

Newly-elected Board members Evelyn Turner, Francine Reva Jones, Junius Williams, Deborah Jenkins and Rod Saunders take the oath of office from Riverbay General Counsel Jeff Buss in Bartow Center on June 4.

Annual Co-op City Community Fair & Caribbean Heritage Celebration today on Section 1 Greenway, 12 - 6 p.m.

Help for people with a wide range of disabilities available at Disabilities Expo tomorrow in Dreiser Center

BY BILL STUTTIG

People who suffer from any of a number of disabilities from blindness to post traumatic stress disorder will be able to get help at the Disabilities Expo scheduled for tomorrow, Sunday, June 7 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Dreiser Community Center.

Cheryl Silvera, coordinator of the Special Needs Advisory Committee for the Seventh-Day Adventist Church, has been working with the Riverbay Disabilities and Accommodations Committee and the Community Relations Department at putting together this comprehensive day-long event which will feature information provided by dozens of agencies charged with helping people victimized by a wide-range of disabilities and disorders.

“I believe there has never been anything of this sort of wide-ranging expo ever staged in New York City,” said Silvera. “We are hoping to attract hundreds from throughout the city who either suffer from one of more disabilities or provides care for someone who does.”

The disabilities that will be addressed at Sunday expo include: blindness, deafness, cancer, diabetes, epilepsy, autism, cerebral palsy, HIV/AIDS, schizophrenia, muscular dystrophy, bipolar disorder, major depression, multiple sclerosis (MS), missing limbs or partially missing limbs, obsessive compulsive disorder, impairments requiring the use of a wheelchair, intellectual disabilities, and developmental disabilities.

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Photo by Jim Roberts

Two past Presidents of Riverbay Corporation saluted for outstanding service to community.

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SCRIE Workshops – The first of three workshops to assist Co-op City seniors with SCRIE applications was held by NYC-HPD on June 4 in the Bartow Center.

The next two sessions will be held today from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Room 35 in the Einstein Center and June 13 in Room 4 of Dreiser. Photo by Jim Roberts

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were unanimously approved by the Board. All the officers were chosen by acclimation.

The newly-sworn in Board members were incumbents Evelyn Turner and Francine Reva Jones, along with three new members, Deborah Jenkins, Rod Saunders and Junius Williams.

Board President Taylor congratulated the newly-elected Board members and assured them that much work remains for the Board in the coming fiscal year as he addressed the more than 150 shareholders who attended the Open Board meeting.

“It is my opinion that this company is turning the corner,” Taylor said. “Morale among our staff, morale among our fellow cooperators, is at an all-time high, and I know you are expecting great things from this Board.

“Many of the Board members here are returning from last year and they put in an inordinate amount of time working diligently and deliberatively on your behalf.

This Board has faced a number of challenges and has risen to the occasion every time,” Taylor said. “I am very happy to have this Board and I’m very happy to have our new Board members join us.”

Three long-serving Riverbay Board members were honored for their dedicated service to the community by the Board at Thursday’s swearing-in. Board President Taylor recounted the many years of service rendered by former Board President Othelia Jones, calling her a great mentor and leader.

“I think every Board member here tonight would attest to her great historical skills and the guidance she has given us,” said Board President Taylor. “We’re losing a piece of history. She knew every resolution that passed and I pay tribute and homage to her wonderful work for Co-op City.”

The Board President recounted many

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issues that Jones took leadership in addressing, including the battle against privatization, energy efficiency, examining the work of outside painting vendors, cogeneration construction and the beginning of the exploration of the recapitalization of Co-op City’s mortgage.

Board Treasurer Bernie Cylich hailed Al Shapiro, another former Board President, for his leadership through many difficult years of battle with New York State that ultimately won $125 million for Co-op City to repair construction defects that occurred when Co-op City was originally constructed.

“It is my honor and privilege to acknowledge Al Shapiro’s contribution to this community,” Board Treasurer Cylich said.

(See page 3 for stories on Jones and Shapiro).

In addition, Board President Taylor thanked Director Khalil Abdul-Wahhab for his “… ability to stay cool with a levelheaded approach to bring us all back into focus…” during some heated Board meetings over the years he served and his leadership in upgrading and modernizing Riverbay’s office technology systems.

Director Abdul-Wahhab, like Shapiro and Jones, did not seek re-election to the Riverbay Board.

Election chairperson Andrea Leslie thanked shareholders for participating in the Board election and recognized the hard work contributed by her fellow committee members and the staff of Riverbay mentioning in particular the efforts of KerrieAnn Sutherland of the Legal Department.

“This election would never have happened if Kerrie-Ann was not here,” Leslie said.

Shareholders who won the $100 voting incentive prize were named during the meeting and those in attendance received their checks.

APPENDIX B NOTICE TO PERSONS WHO MAY HAVE SUFFERED FROM HOUSING DISCRIMINATION AT RIVERBAY CORPORATION (CO-OP CITY)

On June 3rd, 2015, the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York entered a consent decree resolving a lawsuit brought by the United States Department of Justice against Riverbay Corporation (Co-op City) alleging that it failed to provide reasonable accommodations to persons with disabilities who sought to keep an assistance animal at Riverbay, in violation of the Fair Housing Act, 42 U.S.C. §§ 3601-3619. An assistance animal is any animal that works, provides assistance, performs tasks for the benefit of a person with a disability, or provides emotional support that alleviates one or more identified symptoms or effects of a person’s disability.

Under this consent decree, a person may be entitled to receive monetary relief if he or she was a resident of Riverbay, or associated with a resident of Riverbay, and was: • PREVENTED OR DISCOURAGED FROM REQUESTING TO KEEP AN ASSISTANCE ANIMAL • DENIED A REQUEST TO KEEP AN ASSISTANCE ANIMAL • HARRASSED OR OTHERWISE INTERFERED WITH AFTER REQUESTING TO KEEP AN ASSISTANCE ANIMAL If you wish to make a claim for discrimination on the basis of disability, or if you have any information about persons who may have such a claim, please contact the United States Attorney’s Office, Southern District of New York at 212-637-2800. You may also fax us at 212-637-2702, contact us at http://www.justice.gov/usao/nys/civilrights.html, or write to: United States Attorney’s Office, Southern District of New York Attn: Civil Rights Unit 86 Chambers Street New York, New York 10007 NOTE: You must call or write no later than October 1st, 2015

2015 Incentive winners

Opal Waite Yvonne Preston Rosa Pacheco Mireya Ramos Michael Ofori Sylvia Gonzalez Eileen Negron Jerome C. Fortson Daniel Ramirez Ethel Crawford Judith Washington Tanille Myton Dorothea Castle

Vere Kelsick Gelson Perez Linda Wright Seleta Bryant Adonis Rasberry Sherrian Brunson Virginia Price Lyudmila Imshenetskaya Adeline Chambers Dorothy Turnier Beverly Cruz Joseph Chin

Co-op City arrest results in firearms recovery On Monday, June 1st at 7 a.m., the New York City Police Department, FBI and Secret Service, assisted by the Co-op City Public Safety Department Detective Squad, executed a warrant at 140 Elgar Place and arrested a 43 year old male Co-op City resident without incident.

A search of the apartment was conducted and two firearms were recovered (Smith & Wesson 40 caliber & Heritage MFG 32), along with a load of different caliber ammunition. The male was charged accordingly, and a holdover proceeding will be commenced for the apartment for eviction proceedings.

Sad Tiding It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Rev. Milca Plaud, beloved Pastor of the Evangelical Church of Co-op City, United Methodist, on Thursday, June 4. Funeral arrangements are pending. An open remembrance service was held at the church Friday night at 7 p.m.

Rev. Plaud was a gentle soul who touched many. She will be sorely missed.

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

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

Most Union and Insurance Plans Accepted.

HIP CMO (Montefiore) Health Plan Accepted.

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

Se Habla Español MEDICARE ACCEPTED • HOUSE CALLS BY APPOINTMENT

Diabetic Patients with Medicare may be eligible for shoes.

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2nd Combing Co-op City

NCNW Harambee Brunch

Come out today to help celebrate the NCNW’s Harambee Brunch.

Harambee is "Pulling Together," the journey from Africa to the Americas. We will be celebrating and pulling our families together.

The keynote speaker is Rev. Anne L. Palmore from the Church of New Vision. Also the MS 180 step teams, the Super Star Steppers and the Soldiers of Righteousness will be pulling together with us in addition to the Shets Hetep Ancestoral Musical Dummers.

We will also announce the winner of our essay competition and the winner of our "Families Who Love To Cook" cooking contest.

We will also acknowledge the remembrance of Father's Day and Juneteenth Freedom. This free event takes place today, Saturday, June 6, in Dreiser Aud. B. from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Bereavement Support Resumes

Co-op City’s weekly Bereavement Support Group, led by Rev. Dr. Robert Smith, will resume on June 8th in Room 25 of the Bartow Community Center. The support group for residents struggling to cope with the loss of a friend, spouse or other loved one previously met under the auspices of Church of the Savior, but was temporarily suspended due to Dr. Smith’s retirement. The program will now resume under Dr. Smith’s leadership in partnership with JASA. The group will meet from 2 to 4 p.m. each Monday.

Residents interested in participating can call Dr. Smith at 917734-4058. After June 8th, residents can register by calling JASA at 718-320-2066, Ext. 2010.

Health Seminars

A series of health seminars sponsored by the Riverbay Fund and the Co-op City Seventh Day Adventist Church, will begin on June 15 with the wisdom of Making Food Choices, 7-8:30 p.m., Dreiser Auditorium.

FRONT PA G E

Othelia Jones retires from Riverbay Board after volunteering many years of distinguished service

BY ROZAAN BOONE

Othelia Jones, a former president of the Riverbay Corporation and one of Co-op City’s most recognizable names on its Board of Directors, is retiring after more than 2 decades of service on the board.

“I’m truly grateful for the tremendous support that cooperators have shown me through the years,” said Jones, who was the top vote getter both in 2009 and 2012, the two last times that she ran for re-election before deciding this year not to seek another 3-year term on the Board for personal reasons. “After serving 21 years, I think that’s enough. I still intend, however, to be involved in whatever capacity I am able to because this is my home and I care about this community.”

Jones moved into Co-op City in 1971 and at that time, was one of the first residents to move into her building.

Although she was employed as a Customer Support Manager in the National Sales Department at AT&T, she found the time to participate in community activities. She said that as a shareholder, she has a vested interest in

learning how the community is operated, in expressing her views and being a participant in the decision making process.

Othelia Jones

In 1988, once she retired from AT&T after a distinguished 35 year career, she fully immersed herself in the affairs of the community.

“Once I retired, I really got involved because I had the time,” said Jones. “I wrote letters to the Co-op Times and attended the Open Board meetings and

voiced my concerns and ideas. I was also a member of the Residential Sales and Security Committees.”

Intent on playing a greater role, Jones decided to run for the Riverbay Board in 1992.

In one of her candidate’s statements published in the May 9, 1992 issue of the Co-op City Times, Jones expressed the reason for her candidacy which succinctly describes the type of director she has been throughout the 21 years she’s served on the Riverbay Board. In that statement, she wrote: “We need a Board that is willing to listen to the problems and needs of the community. Granted, it is not always an easy matter to listen and be receptive to the ideas and suggestions, but isn’t this one of the reasons why we elect and have residents on our Board? As cooperators, they, too, should want what is best for Co-op City.

“If I am elected, I pledge to the best of my ability to be that type of Board member.”

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Leaving the Board after more than two decades of service, Shapiro points to a legacy of reconstruction

BY BILL STUTTIG

The former Board President was monies allegedly not collected during Al Shapiro served on the Riverbay specifically referring to his three years the Co-op City rent strike of the 1970s.

Board of Directors during two turbulent of service as the head of Riverbay “The main thing in my mind at the periods in Co-op City’s history – from Corporation when he oversaw and time — and as it should be with any 1987 to 1993 as community leaders signed the 2004 refinancing agreement development like this – is you have to were battling with New York maintain. If you don’t mainState over the needed recontain, you lose it eventually,” struction of the developShapiro said. “At that time, the balconies were very bad ment’s crucial Ric-Wil sysand the garages were no bettem and again beginning in ter and I remember very 2000 when Co-op City’s clearly that state officials and shoddy original construction engineers were telling us at began crumbling to the point the time that the garages were of crisis and the need for immediate capital repairs was our fault because we didn’t essential. maintain by taking the salt off As he got ready to leave the garage floors. My answer the Board on June 4th when to them was that then I also the newly elected Board have to stop driving on my Directors were seated, Shapiro balcony because the concrete looked back on those two turis being eaten away up there bulent periods and his more Al and Joyce Shapiro have lived in Co-op City for over 35 years as well.” than two decades of service Referring to that crucial period of time, 2003 and 2004, when with New York Community Bank to the community during an interview Riverbay was being forced to close its which provided the community $240 with the Co-op City Times. garages and many of its balconies while million in borrowed funds to be used “Basically, it is my belief,” Al said performing emergency brick work on for the needed capital improvements when asked about the importance of his and at the same time eliminated of the many buildings due to the ongoing service, “that the windows, the garages, the elevators and all the other things we bulk of the alleged approximately $130 and rapidly decaying concrete, Shapiro accomplished gave Co-op City another million in arrears that New York State (Continued on page 4) 30 years of life.” had claimed Co-op City owed due to

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John Rose, Co-op City’s long time disabled advocate, said: “I encourage everyone to attend the disabilities expo on June 7th; it will be the biggest expo for the disabled in the entire New York City area featuring most of the region’s major private and public agencies working with the disabled. I will be speaking about the needs of the disabled within Co-op City.”

Agencies already registered to participate include: Advocates for Children of New York, AHRC of New York, Bronx Family Advisory Council, Christian Record Services for the Blind, Communilife, VIDA Guidance, Dreamweaver, HearMore, New York Public Library Talking Books, NYC Office of Child Support, the Office of People with Developmental Disabilities, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMSHA); SNAP Outreach and JASA. In addition, staff from of DeMore’s Center for Gifted and Talented Children will be hosting a Children’s Activity Center incorporating sand art

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said: “At that point, it was becoming ridiculous, particularly as we were opening up sections where the decay was obvious and we found sections where the rebar that was supposed to be there as part of the original construction was nowhere to be found. At around the same period of time, there was a report prepared by the New York State Comptroller’s office and the report said that DHCR and HFA should never be allowed to do a huge capital project again because they did such a terrible job here.”

If Shapiro’s legacy, as he said, was successfully fighting for the needed reconstruction of Co-op City’s infrastructure over the years, the second part of that legacy was always being a constant adversary to New York State officials in fighting to get those needed repairs financed, especially, as he and many others believed, it was the incompetence of the state’s oversight dating back to the original construction, that made many of those repairs necessary in the first place.

Al moved to the community upon marrying his wife, Joyce, an original cooperator. It was the second marriage for both and they each had two children from their previous marriages that they successfully raised together as one cohesive family in Co-op City.

The demanding challenge of raising four children while working full time in the construction field took up all of Al’s time during those early years in Co-op City. He said he was still paying attention, but it wasn’t until 1986, when carrying charges were hiked significantly three years in a row, that he began to think that he had something to offer the community to help make sure the residents were getting the repairs they were reportedly paying for. “At the time, it seemed to me that nothing was getting done and a lot of Co-op City’s money was being spent,” Al said. “Something had to be done. I decided to run because of my background in construction and maintenance and I thought certain things that were being told to us just didn’t add up. I got elected to the Board in ’87 and I had found that the state had invested something like $18 million of our money on soft costs, engineering and other things, that they just couldn’t justify. In ’88, my group took the majority on the Board and we began to challenge the state on many, many fronts. They made the mistake of taking

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and children musicians at activity stations.

Also, AHRC of NY will be hosting a one-day museum of art featuring the inclusive works of artists living with and without disabilities. All attendees and vendors will be encouraged to participate in a separate collaborative art project in the museum. AHRC will also be hosting two bands for a onehour gospel concert.

A calming room for those who may need a break from the EXPO Hall will be provided and staffed by Greater New York Conference of Seventh-day Adventists (GNYC).

A simultaneous lecture hall will feature workshops whose topics will include working with vulnerable youth, the crimes of domestic sex trafficking of youth and the rights of past victims traumatized by such crimes.

Silvera explained that the expo will take place throughout the Dreiser Community Center with the presenters distributing their information in auditoriums A and B, auditorium C used as the lecture hall,

us to court after we refused to implement the last increase and a wise judge took a close look and realized that injustices had indeed been done that needed to be corrected.”

According to Al, this was the genesis of the historic 1992 workout agreement with the state which resulted in the replacement of the community’s essential and badly decaying Ric-Wil system.

“The Ric-Wil system is all the casing of the more than 500 miles of piping that runs underneath Co-op City,” Al explained. “It was in horrendous shape leaking gallons of water a minute into the ground. We got that replaced.”

But that now famous workout agreement came at a cost to the shareholders in the form of a 5% carrying charge increase in 1992 which very likely led to Al’s reelection bid failing in 1993.

“After that, I did not run for reelection until 2000 and again, after being elected, I was once again doing battle with the state so we could refinance to fix-up the brick work, garages and balconies,” he recalled.

Al added that another thing that came out of the refinancing was the cogeneration plant, an idea that had roots with the Board he served on two decades before.

“As far back as the ‘80’s, we felt that a cogeneration plant would be a boon because even back then, fuel was so expensive and Con Edison was charging us a great deal. What I think a lot of people don’t understand is that when you build something as sophisticated as a cogeneration plant, it takes money to run it, but ultimately, you save some money. I am not going to say the design was perfect, nor was the way it was constructed, but it is workable and it should be a money maker or at least a money saver.

And it proved very, very helpful to cooperators here especially in the aftermath of events such as Hurricane Sandy when most of the surrounding communities were without power for days and we never lost power.”

Al said he decided not to run for another term this year because “much of the heavy lifting with my expertise has been done and now being retired, my wife and I enjoy getting away from time to time and I began to feel guilty when I missed meetings. I don’t feel that it is necessary to keep my hand in it at this time because there are plenty of talented and smart people to take over just like the people who helped me be successful in the community work

with other rooms in the center being used for the art exhibit, the children’s activity center, and the quiet space.

Riverbay Board Director Linda Berk, Chair of the Riverbay Disabilities and Accommodations Committee, has been working with Silvera and the other hosting agencies at bringing this far–ranging event to Co-op City for the first time.

Director Berk said: “I believe this is a critical service we will be able to provide to the Bronx and the entire New York City area. There is no other expo that covers all disabilities for New Yorkers. The only other expo of this type is held in New Jersey. As a result, we have had a lot of inquiries and requests to participate in the expo, including Al Sharpton’s National Action Network. One of the major goals of the Disabilities and Accommodations Committee is to educate Co-op City cooperators about the needs and circumstances of residents living with disabilities. This expo will help us to inform the community that not all disabilities are visible.”

that I wanted to see get done.”

“As far as the future,” Al added, “I would advise anyone in any kind of leadership role to listen to everything that people tell you. You don’t have to agree with it, but you should listen and see where they are coming from. You might find some way to reach a compromise instead of going to war over it.”

After looking back on his more than 35 years as a resident of Co-op City, Al said: “Co-op City was a lifesaver for me. This was the place that we could afford to have a large apartment for our

family. It allowed us to breathe and our children met their spouses here and met friends that they are still friends with today after many decades. Co-op City serves a purpose, to afford working people good apartments in a well-kept, well-maintained community. Public Safety is one of the gems of this community. The community attracts very good people. I have seen all sorts of kindnesses done for me and my neighbors by other neighbors. There are great people here and I think that will always be the case.”

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It’s happening in Co-op City

Healthy Challenge Walk around the Greenway on June 27 On Saturday, June 27, Bronx Community Board #10 and Riverbay Corporation will co-sponsor a Healthy Challenge walk around the greenway in Co-op City which will kick off at 10 a.m. and last until noon.

This is a low intensive walk, where you can walk at your own pace for the period of time that you like. The purpose of the walk is to promote healthy lifestyles among the residents of Bronx Community Board #10, and Co-op City, and is part of a continuing series of walks and other events sponsored by the Health and Human Services

Strengthening bonds

Committee of Bronx Community Board #10.

"This is a great opportunity for the residents of Co-op City and other communities within our board, to come out on a beautiful spring morning to enjoy the company of neighbors and friends, as we walk along the Greenway, Co-op City's Central Park,” said Martin Prince, Chairperson of Bronx Community Board 10 and a resident of Co-op City.

“We extend an invitation to all of our friends and neighbors to meet us at the stage on the greenway in Co-op City at 10:00 a.m. on June 27th."

Are you going to the fair today?

Send us your photos!

The annual Co-op City Community Fair & Caribbean Heritage Celebration is today, Saturday, June 6, 12-6 p.m. on the Section 1 Greenway. Off stage, over 200 vendors; onstage, the Tony Terrell Caribbean Jazz Quartet will shake things up at 5 p.m.

Send us your photos so we can share the excitement with your neighbors. Photos can be sent to cctimes@riverbaycorp.com or cctimes@yahoo.com.

Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz, Jr. took time out from partying with the seniors at the 2015 Bronx Week “Oldies & Goodies” Senior Dance and Luncheon held in the Dreiser Auditorium recently to spend some time with Co-op City’s interim General Manager Noel Ellison (right) and Director of Finance Peter Merola (left). Ellison and Merola have been meeting with various local elected officials to open collaborative channels to address quality of life concerns on behalf of Co-op City’s 55,000 residents.

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Co-op City Times

Letters to the Editor

We are all connected here in Co-op City

To the Editor: It brings me great pleasure to thank everyone who supported me during this past election and who believed that my agenda sincerely aimed at improving the lives of shareholders and our development as a whole. This experience has allowed me to get to know shareholders in each section, listen to their heartfelt stories and concerns, and reinforce an ideal that I truly believe in, which is Co-op City residents are worth fighting for. My theme for this election “shareholders first: your concerns are my concerns,” was not just a slogan, but a message of truth and acknowledgement that To the Editor: I want to express my deepest gratitude to everyone who participated with me in this year’s Riverbay Board of Directors elections. It was an amazing experience to be up front and open to my fellow shareholders on issues that

we are all connected and we all face the same issues in Co-op City.

While I did not win the title of Board Director, I understand that thousands of fellow shareholders still have concerns that need to be addressed and that shouldn’t be ignored. It is important for me that I remain involved in my community and utilize the resources that I have at my disposal to help others. I know I can’t help everyone, but I hope to be a person of action in our community, rather than someone who sits idly by while questionable decisions damage our development.

Lastly, I would like to send well

wishes to those shareholders that will be joining our Board of Directors. I hope they will stay focused on preserving and protecting the interest of our community.

I am truly grateful to all those who supported me and wished me well in my endeavors. It would also give me great pleasure to continue to have the opportunity to connect and have real conversations with each Co-op City resident. If you have an issue or you would like to talk about the problems facing our development, please feel free to contact me at KatrinaAsante@gmail.com. This is not the end, but only the beginning.

Stay blessed.

—Katrina Asante

Thank you for your support

To the Editor: At the last forum, it appears that the only thing the Board Directors agreed on was their desire to increase Riverbay’s budget from $200,000,000 to $300,000,000, regardless as to the effect higher carrying charges would have on shareholders. They are quick to tell us how low our carrying charges are. When asked what they would be willing to cut, the only response was what they wanted to increase.

A senior shareholder stated that Co-op City needed an Urgent Care Center. A Director running for reelec-

affect us all. I was so terrified that I remember shaking in my seat with a strong desire to run screaming out of the room. What kept me grounded and gave me courage was in knowing that I wasn’t alone in the campaign and although I did not win a seat on the

Why vote for Directors tion stated she had gotten the Board to agree that no new building would be built on Co-op City land, and there was no vacant space to house such a center.

It is obvious to me that Riverbay needs a new stable revenue stream, and Co-op City needs an Urgent Care Center. Therefore, I recommend the following solution to both problems: Given Montefiore has the desire and money to build a new medical facility.

Part 1 — Riverbay and Montefiore should negotiate a lease for the old BINGO center for an Urgent Care

Emergency Resolution #15-46 SUBMITTED BY: Andrea Leslie SECONDED BY: Rev. Owens & Leslie Peterson BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING: June 4th, 2015

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Directors of the Riverbay Corporation hereby accepts the report of

Board, I am proud to say there were over 2,000 people standing with me.

Hoping I see some of you at Rivers Run Community Garden, on a Riverbay committee and/or participating in a cultural event around Co-op City.

—Gail Sharbaan

the 2015 Election Committee certifying that the following persons have been elected and qualified as Directors of the Riverbay Corporation of three years: DEBORAH JENKINS EVELYN M. TURNER ROD SAUNDERS FRANCINE REVA JONES JUNIUS WILLIAMS

Center, with Riverbay providing discount parking in Garages 4 and 5.

Part 2 – Riverbay should work with Montefiore to design and enhance the Bartow shopping center by adding two or more floors to use as a new medical facility. Montefiore will need to provide some funding for adding one or two floors in Garages 4 and 5 to handle the increased parking load.

This proposal will provide a new revenue stream for Riverbay, and a new Urgent Care Center, without reducing the open spaces in Co-op City.

—Bruce Gitelson YES: Atkins, Berk, Cylich, Johnson, F. Jones, Leslie, Owens, Peterson, Taylor, Turner ABSENT FOR VOTE: AbdulWahhab ABSENT: Gordon, Graham, O. Jones, Shapiro PASSED

Annual Riverbay Summer Lottery applications available Monday. See page 7.

Important Notice to Shareholders of Building 21 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.

Building 21

Current Lease Expiration Date

New 3 yr.

Expiration Date

100, 120 & 140 Bellamy Loop

May 31, 2015

May 31, 2018

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

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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 6. The fair is back on the main greenway for the fourth time since 2009. It seems like just a memory that 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 44th 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 $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, as well as the Co-op City Department of Public Safety. New York City offers rewards of up to $1,000 to anyone who gives information leading to the arrest and conviction of anyone caught selling fireworks within New York City. Call 3-1-1 with information. Co-op City residents are also subject to receiving a Community Complaint if they are arrested by any police agency within the geographical confines of Co-op City.

Remember to stay safe this summer, especially near pools and beaches. Always remember, if you see something, say something. Call 9-1-1 and the Department of Public Safety at (718) 671-3050 or online at www.ccpd.us.

Callers may remain anonymous when giving information.

The Co-op City Department of Public Safety would like to thank all persons who have called in suspicious activity. It is by your actions that the crime rate remains low and a high quality of life is maintained. (See page 19 for Blotter)

Co-op City Times / June 6, 2015

OPPORTUNITIES AT CO-OP CITY

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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 2999, Balcony Restoration/Repair Insurance: Insurance is required (Buildings 10, 20 & 26): The repair of nine (9) Contract P786, Pest Control Services Lines of Balconies in three Tri-core Buildings Pre-Bid Conference: May 27, 2015 at 2 p.m.

Pre-bid Meeting: May 26, 2015 at 2:00 p.m.

Bid Due: June 11, 2015 Bids Due: June 9, 2015 at 2:00 p.m.

Winning bidder is required to provide insurance Bonding: Bonding is required E-mail: bpenn@riverbaycorp.com to receive a Insurance: Insurance is required bid package Contract 3004, Installation of Doors and Frames as Needed Pre-bid Meeting: June 16, 2015 at 10:00 a.m.

Bids Due: June 25, 2015 at 2:00 p.m.

Bonding: Bonding is not required

Contract P809, Purchase of Folding Tables Bids Due: June 18, 2015 at 2 p.m.

This is for purchase only.

E-mail: bpenn@riverbaycorp.com to receive a bid package

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Annual Summer Youth Lottery Riverbay Corporation will once again be hosting a Summer Youth Lottery for Co-op City High School and College student residents.

Applications for these seasonal grounds’ positions will be available at the Bartow Administration Office, located at 2049 Bartow Avenue, between the hours of 9:00 A.M. until 4:00 P.M., Monday through Friday. All applicants must apply in person.

Applications will be available from Monday, June 8, until Friday, June 19.

High school & college lotteries will be observed by a “Lottery Committee.” Riverbay residency will be confirmed & all eligible winners will be notified

by Friday, June 26.

—————————————————— Open to: Open to 153 Union Members from June 4, 2015 to June 11, 2015 Open to All Internal applicants from June 12, 2015 to June 22, 2015

Job Reference #: 15-32 Internal Candidates: Request for transfer/promotion must be received by the Human Resources department by June 22, 2015. Employees are responsible for submitting the transfer forms in person to the Human Resources Department. Employees who are promoted will receive the applicable rate scale for this position.

CSO Secretary

Cooperator Services Department Ideal candidate will be assigned to one of Riverbay’s on-site Cooperator Services Offices.

Ideal candidate will perform all secretarial duties, including typing, filing, answering phones, data entry, and general support of office managers, including maintaining the rental and termination of hall closets. Candidate will be responsible for generating various reports for the department. Selected person will create correspondence, flyers for their respective office. Applicant will work via telephone, two-way radio, and email in addition to communicating in person with various other field supervisors, departments, vendors and managers alike. Candidate must be detail oriented coupled with excellent customer service skills.

Job Description: Ideal candidate will: • Use computers for various applications, such as Microsoft Office and Mainframe databases.

• Answer telephones and give information to callers, take messages, or transfer calls to appropriate individuals.

• Create, maintain, and enter information into databases.

• Set up and manage paper or electronic filing systems, recording information, updating paper-

work, or maintaining documents, such as attendance records, correspondence, or other material.

• Operate office equipment, such as fax machines, copiers, or phone systems and arrange for repairs when equipment malfunctions.

• Greet visitors or callers and handle their inquiries or direct them to the appropriate persons according to their needs.

• Complete forms in accordance with company procedures.

• Schedule and confirm appointments for the Manager and Assistant Manager.

• Make copies of correspondence or other printed material.

• Locate and attach appropriate files to incoming correspondence requiring replies.

• Operate electronic mail systems and coordinate the flow of information, internally or with other organizations.

• Compose, type, and distribute meeting notes, routine correspondence, or reports, such as presentations or monthly reports.

• Open, read, route, and distribute incoming mail or other materials and answer routine letters.

• Manage projects or contribute to committee or team work.

• Order and dispense supplies.

• Learn to operate new office technologies as they are developed and implemented.

• Arrange conference calls and/or meeting for office personnel.

• Responsible for rental, transfer and termination of Hall closets and maintaining accurate records of such.

• Perform other duties as assigned Job Requirements: HS Diploma or equivalent is required/College degree is a plus; Successful candidate will have 1 to 3 years of secretarial experience; Candidate should have a working knowledge in Microsoft Office that includes MS Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint & Adobe products; Candidate should be able to type 40 to 50 wpm; Applicant must have ability to sit or walk for long periods of time, twist, kneel, push, stoop, as well as lift and carry up to 20 pounds; Must be available for emergency work; Must be able to read and write in English; Bi-Lingual is a plus; Knowledge of Yardi is a plus.

Testing Requirements: Drug Screening Test, Background check.

Days and Hours: Monday – Friday; Hours will vary between 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

How to Apply: Applications are given out at the below address from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

All applicants are advised to submit a resume along with the application.

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*

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A vote of confidence Co-op City Times / June 6, 2015

Congratulations to the five cooperators who have been elected to the Riverbay Board. Four of the winners—Francine Reva Jones, Evelyn Turner, Deborah Jenkins, and Rod Saunders—ran on the Coalition to Save Affordable Housing team: COOPERATORS WITH VISION. Congratulations, too, to the fifth winner, independent candidate Junius Williams.

The election of CTSAH candidates, and the sixth-place finish by Sonia Feliciano, another “VISION” candidate, I believe demonstrated confidence in the leadership of President Cleve Taylor and support for the “VISION” candidates’ program. That program calls for protecting our corporation’s financial integrity, for optimizing efficiency, for increasing cooperators’ participation in community governance, for stepped-up lobbying of elected officials to win our fair share of services, and for establishing a community center in the former cinema/bingo hall.

Recognizing Major Contributions My best wishes to retiring Board members Othelia Jones, Al Shapiro, and Khalil Abdul-Wahhab, who served many years as directors. During Al’s tenure as president (1988–1993), the Board achieved a great deal. Under his aggressive leadership, and with the help of the Co-op City Council (a representative congress that existed in Co-op City in those days) that organized demonstrations and threatened to sit in at the offices of Governor Mario Cuomo and the state Housing Finance Agency (HFA), HFA responded to this pressure from the community by establishing a $134 million superfund - including $109 million deposit from HFA and the state to finance construction defects discovered at least ten years earlier. The funding enabled us to replace miles of underground high pressure steam, hot and chilled water piping and high-voltage feeder cables.

Bernard Cylich

Director’s Viewpoint Treasurer

And that huge $85 million project—supervised by a Riverbay general manager, not an outside managing agent—was completed on time and under budget.

The Search For Management An emergency Board meeting on Thursday, May 28, dealt primarily with the issue of management. As chair of the committee charged with recommending to the Board the names of three managing agents and of three general managers, I reported on our findings. We had received eight bid proposals from managing agent candidates, and none from general manager candidates. We had gone through a lengthy process of preparing written questions to ask the agents. We reviewed their voluminous submissions, interviewed five of them, and visited three of the complexes they managed.

MSI Disqualified Marion Scott, Inc. submitted a bid, but was disqualified by the committee for numerous reasons: breaches of contractual obligations; violation of HCR regulations, such as emptying Riverbay reserve accounts; awarding a $47 million garage restoration contract without a bidding process and performance bonds; violating painting/plastering contracts; bolstering its own fees at a cost to Riverbay of more than $1 million; bypassing both the Board and HCR in awarding over $80 million in insurance contracts over a period of ten years; violating the Federal Labor

Co-op City Democratic Club

Our next club meeting and last for the summer, barring an election, will be held on Tuesday, June 9, at 6:00 p.m. in the Bartow Community Center, Room #28. Please be on time because we are expecting the new Board members, so let’s make a good showing and bring a friend.

Our club has a fundraiser coming up on July 18, to Warmdaddy’s for live music and scrumptious food. There will also be a chance to win a JACKPOT at Sugar House Casino. This will be an amazing trip to Philadelphia, the city of Brotherly Love!!! If you have any

concerns or if you want to support us with a reservation or donation in your absence, please call either June Grimes at (347) 457-8249 or Shirley J. Saunders at (646) 245-1795. The installments are: $30, $40 and $40 ($110). This trip is not limited to those who live in Co-op City only, so please tell your friends and neighbors about our trip and let’s enjoy some Jazz, good food and playing the slots!

Looking forward to seeing you on June 9, in the Bartow Community Center at 6:00 p.m. in Room 28.

—Shirley J. Saunders

MARK YOUR CALENDAR - The Section 5 Second Annual Fun Day will be August 22, and the rain date will be August 29th from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. The association is up and running. We are planning an even bigger event this year. The Section 5 association consists of the Presidents and representatives from Buildings 26 thru 35 and the Earhart Lane Townhouses. This event is when we celebrate our children, youth, families and getting to meet our neighbors. The next meeting is forthcoming.

VOLUNTEERS - Our new neighbors are welcome to join in and volunteer.

Watch your bulletin boards, and read the Co-op Times. Also, if you need further information, attend your building association meetings. If you would like to volunteer and need a tee-shirt, please contact your building association and this is by way of your bulletin boards in your respective building.

There will be free refreshments and lots of family fun. Youth under 18 years old must have a parent sign a waiver

form to participate in games. This is our 2nd annual Fun Day, and we anticipate an even better event this year, and, of course, with your help. The Section Five Association will keep Section 5 updated on the progress.

We are happy to know that Pat Bonaparte, President of Building 33, is home and doing well and we continue to pray for her speedy recovery.

MISSION - Of the Section Five Association is to obtain the maximum quality of life for all shareholders residing in Section 5, to act as a liaison between Management and the building and townhouse associations in all problem areas, to assist with maximum participation in each individual association, to enlighten and educate all shareholders in Section 5.

The President of Section 5 Association is Mr. Robert Hedgepeth and chairperson of the Section Five Fun Day is Ms. Linda Werner.

—H. Overman

Section 5 Association

Standard Act, precipitating a lawsuit that could have bankrupted Riverbay.

No Managing Agent Found Equal To Riverbay Needs After the committee recommended three managing companies in February, the Board drafted its own questions and interviewed those agents. At the May 28 meeting, I reminded the Board that the committee’s recommendations did not include judgments of bidder qualifications. I pointed out, as quoted in the CC Times, that “none of the three final candidates nor the other five managing agents who submitted bids during the eightmonth-long process, demonstrated the ability or experience to manage all of Co-op City’s diverse and complex set of services and facilities, which include a Power Plant, an around-the-clock Public Safety Department with approximately 100 officers, a central garbage treatment facility, an in-house construction department, a parking facilities department managing around-the-clock operation of eight garages, more than 300 acres of open space, a fleet of 125 vehicles, and more.”

Disadvantages of Managing Agents The disadvantages of a managing agent, in comparison to our interim managers, can be seen in the restoration of vacant apartments. Riverbay’s in-house Construction Department restores over 500 vacant apartments a year. Without exception, all managing agents outsource such work. In October, 2014, the department ended the outsourcing of painting/plastering work. It is now done in-house, and a saving of $800,000 annually is projected.

Since MSI was suspended, interim managers Noel Ellison and Peter Merola have handled, without skipping a beat, the collection of carrying charges and the payment of all bills, including monthly

fees on the Wells Fargo loan. Riverbay staff continues to provide quality service, overcoming the demands of a harsh winter with flying colors. The recent drop in move-outs—from a high of 65 per month to a record low of 42 per month, or about 504 a year, at a rate of 3% — indicates, I believe, cooperator satisfaction with the quality of maintenance and delivery of services in our community.

We can usefully compare Co-op City’s modest move-out rate with the corresponding figure in Peter Cooper Village– Stuyvesant Town. In that residential complex, with 11,200 units, there were 2,500 move-outs, for a rate of 22%. Peter Cooper Village Stuyvesant Town, as it happens, is managed by Compass Rock, one of the better finalists bidding for the Co-op City contract. Comparing the two sets of figures, I believe, suggests that Compass Rock would not provide the high quality of community governance that the interim management team in Coop City does.

Board Rejects Managing Agents The Board rejected Compass Rock by a vote of six to five. The Board voted unanimously not to recommend the other two agents to HCR as managers for Riverbay. I don’t see what Compass Rock or any other agent offers except high management fees and extra charges for supervision of capital projects.

Our interim managers acknowledge weakness in some departments, but envision hiring qualified professionals to strengthen the operation of Riverbay.

We hope that our lender, Wells Fargo, as well as HCR and the federal Department of Housing and Urban Development, will recognize that Riverbay is being managed responsibly, professionally, and efficiently, and, if permitted to do so on an ongoing basis, will outperform any managing agent.

Co-op City Times / June 6, 2015

"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has." —Margaret Mead We had our Summer Kickoff Flea Market and Bake Sale last Saturday. We had a wonderful time. A lot of great deals were made and a lot of treats were enjoyed.

We had a tremendous amount of support. We would like to thank everyone who helped. Our bakers really turned out some amazing cakes and cupcakes. I could be biased, but I think we have the best bakers around. LOL. We had a lot of donations for the flea market. Thank you to all those who donated goods. We even had a few just donate money for cause. We would like to thank everyone who helped plan and volunteered their time. We couldn't have done it without you. Thank you so much.

On Tuesday, May 26th, we held our building meeting with FDNY. They went over a lot of fire safety tips and taught us some new things. They had awesome handouts

Building 27 Association

Hello, neighbors. Are you enjoying the beautiful blossoms of our trees and flowers? Summer is almost here, enjoy.

SUNSHINE COMMITTEE - One that enjoys putting a smile on one’s face, visiting or calling about a sick neighbor in our building, birthdays, etc. Please let the association know. Building associations are established so that the shareholders may become involved in their homes, buildings and community. We may have a speaker, will let you know before the meeting. So please bring all your comments and suggestions for what you would like to see take place during the summer, such as games, movies or hosting a committee, etc. It’s up to you. We will resume the association meetings in September, however, we can still meet with our neighbors for various activities.

SECTION 5 FUN DAY - Is still in the works, so keep an eye out. Plan to volunteer, it will be our second year adventure.

CONGRATULATIONS - To the elected Board of Directors, our best wishes and prayers that the best is yet to come as they serve this great community of shareholders.

MEMORIAL DAY - Our veterans and military service men and women, we thank you one and all for your sacrifice to protect this country. We remember you each and every day in our prayers and support.

Happy birthday to all in the month of June.

We wish all of our sick and shut-in, a speedy recovery. To those that lost a loved one, we extend our deepest sympathy and condolences. Please keep our Board members in your prayers and also pray that the newly electeds shall be the right Board member to do right by the people and for the people. Pray that Divine Wisdom will be granted to each member of the Board.

—H. Overman

In memoriam We regret to announce that Haywood Walker, Jr., a former resident of Building 23, passed away on Sunday, May 31st, in Brookhaven Hospital in Patchogue, NY, after succumbing to a long time neurological disorder.

Mr. Walker was a Co-op City resident from early 1979 until August, 2014, when he was moved to Patchogue, NY to the home of his younger son.

Haywood Walker, Jr., will be sorely missed by his two sons, Haywood Walker, III of Co-op City and Eric Walker of Patchogue, NY; and four grandchildren, Evan & Erica Walker of Patchogue, NY, and Jordan & Tyra Walker of Co-op City, Bronx, NY. —Haywood Walker, III

Building 33 Association

and even handed out batteries for older smoke detectors.

A very big “thank you” to the FDNY! I'd like to give a special thank you to Alethea Cherebin. Alethea has been such a great help. She's truly an All-Star. She puts in a lot of work for this building, this community and beyond. Always thinking about others and willing to help. She serves as our building association secretary, but she does so much more. Thank you for all your hard work and dedication to making this a better place. Thank you.

Upcoming meetings Tech Tuesday class on Internet Streaming devices on June 16th, 7 p.m.-9 p.m.

Reminders: 1. Please everyone, remember that our lobby attendant, Ms. Cynthia, is our lobby attendant and not a door man. She's here to help keep us safe and is an extension of Public Safety. She is not your butler or servant. Thank you for service, Ms. Cynthia.

9 2. With the heat of the summer months starting upon us, it's a must that the residents with dogs pick up after the dogs. There are a few places that violate your nose from the dog feces that wasn't picked up and then amplified by the high temps. So, please clean up after your dog. On that note, if you see a dog owner not cleaning up after their dog, please call and report it.

Hotline question: We are looking into taking a casino bus trip... Where would you like to go? Let us know.You can call or text our hotline number at 347-746-0608.

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

We have a Facebook page: Building 33 Association.

We also have a website: www.building33.org and you can email us at: bldg33Assoc@gmail.com, you can also call or text our Building 33 Hotline number 347-7460608.

—Tobias Garcia

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New Board Directors Co-op City Times / June 6, 2015

Congratulations to the newly elected Board Directors Deborah Jenkins, Evelyn Turner, Rod Saunders, Francine Reva Jones and Junius Williams. They will be a welcomed addition to a Board working hard to serve this community.

Self-Manage or Managing Agent As co-Chair of the AD Hoc Committee in search of a new General Manager or Managing Agent, I entered this process excited about the possibilities. I thought we could get a really good company that can advance our corporation and protect our investment. There were no proposals submitted by General Managers, but there were eight Managing Agents that did submit management proposals. The pool of applicants varied and the management proposals they submitted showed various degrees of in-depth knowledge and interest. After seven months of meeting, reading, vetting, interviewing and visiting properties managed by these managing agents, the ad hoc committee recommended three management companies.

We recommended Winn WB, First Service and CompassRock, all major property management companies, all very eager to be the company to manage Co-op City. I was most impressed with CompassRock. However, I have always felt that this was a very critical time for Co-op City and the decision on who would manage our community would be the most important decision of this Board.

The process of interviewing and vetting took approximately eight months and during this period, the Co-op City interim General Managers showed me that they were capable of running this

Linda Berk

Director’s Viewpoint Assistant Secretary

property better than MSI, our previous managing agent of fifteen years. The company that had received the vote of confidence from DHCR, HUD and Wells Fargo; the company all three said we needed to manage our property to win their confidence.

Tried, Tested and True!

In the eight months that we searched for a new managing agent, our interim managers were confronted with the worst winter we have had in years, a Legionella outbreak, a labor lawsuit, and the phasing in of a new painting department. On top of all of this, they were strapped with discovering design and installation problems with a new boiler for the Power Plant. A plant that was hemorrhaging in cost and they needed to stop the bleeding.

Granted, they had a Board that provided oversight, but in my opinion, they rose to the occasion. Our property was cleared of snow every morning by 6:30 a.m. as residents were leaving for work. The Power Plant was scrubbed and cleaned after the Legionella diagnosis that has now potentially become a national model for dealing with the infection of cooling towers with the dreaded bacteria. The painting department they established at the request of the new Board of Directors

Broun Place Townhouse Association

Thursday, May 28, Broun Place Townhouse Association held its last meeting of the season. Our guests were Assemblyperson Michael Benedetto, Congressman Eliot Engel’s Director of Constituent Services Richard Fedderman, and newly elected president of Adler Place Townhouse Association, Kenneth Graham.

Many thanks to Mr. Jesse Seisse and Ms. Lana Spaulding for all their help setting this meeting up.

Second, our association appreciates and thanks Assemblyman Benedetto and Mr. Fedderman for attending this meeting and bringing news from Congressman Eliot Engel’s office. The next press release will share news of that meeting, but now has to report on what happened here Saturday, May 30.

My very upset husband came in Saturday morning urging me, go look at the dumpster site. What I saw horrified me! There were piles and piles of feathers being blown all over the cul-de-sac and all over everywhere. Plus, there were loaves of long bread left on the ground next to the compactor bins again. It was a terrible site. It was Saturday almost lunchtime, what to do? Who to call? We have had the bread litter before and tried to get a camera placed but now we have a worse abuse. First, I called Public Safety who said this is a maintenance issue; even though I said I want a Public Safety record made, the dispatcher transferred me to Maintenance. Yes, I screamed and carried on trying to convey that this was a TRUE EMERGENCY and we needed help now! By this time,

Ms. Grace Emanuel and Ms. Vera Kilpatrick were there to lend support.

Thankfully, they stayed till Maintenance was finished. Meantime, I covered the feathers with black garbage bags and weighted them with other garbage, trying to keep the feathers together. Finally, Mr. Benjamin Samelot and Anthony came with a broken dust pan and small broom. Their energy and resourcefulness did it all because they certainly didn’t come with other tools. I had a rake and they had intelligence. They watered the feathers so they would clump and could be swept. They were heroes! Broun Place honors them for their work and efforts to get this job done. We also thank supervisor Tutti for calling in the truck and replacing the full compactor bins. A few departments will have heard about this horror long before this press release is published. But what is wrong with some people that have to abuse the community and our cooperators? We ask that you be vigilant, call Public Safety, 718379-3050 and CSO or even drop your president a note, if you witness community abuse.

We were disappointed, our new Groundskeeper, Danny, despite our efforts, was released from his position.

We sincerely hope he will be called back to Broun Place.

Please share your tidings with Eva or a member of our board. Congratulations to all our graduates. We send deep condolences to Vice President Biden and his family for their loss.

—Eva Lazaar

is up and running with a projected savings of $800,000 a year with a serious drop in cooperator complaints. And they have worked diligently to clear up the labor issues left by our previous managing agent MSI. The mortgage was paid, bills paid and everything was functioning as good as ever. Our interim General Managers accomplished all of this with no advance notice that they would be in the position of managing this massive property in the middle of several major problems. But they accepted the challenge and they did it quite well! This we know.

A Bird in the Hand Worth Two in the Bush What we don’t know is what we will get from a managing agent, except a $1.3 - $1.5 million a year bill. Was I looking forward to a new agent to come in here with new ideas and cost saving concepts?

Yes, I was. But then, did I think our existing staff could handle the challenges of the past seven months like they did? No, I didn’t! Moreover, we saved over a million dollars. According to their plans, each managing agent we interviewed needed our existing staff, because our staff knew Co-op City like no one else.

Does our existing staff need some retooling? Yes, they do. We have areas that need to be brought up to speed and modernized. But no one has run a property like Co-op City, except our current staff!

Are we concerned about complacency, mediocracy or nepotism? I believe we are. However, what we need immediately, in my opinion, is a recruiter on staff to find new and impressive talent. I did not vote to recommend a managing agent because I believe we have the basis of

what we need and we know what we have. Just as we can hire a managing agent, we can hire talented and experienced executives where we need them, that will help our current management take us into the 21st century with professionalism and efficiency.

Who Has Our Best Interest at Heart?

Clearly, we are regulated by DHCR, and HUD and Wells Fargo have a vested interest in our property. However, I believe at the end of the day, we live here at Co-op City and we too are vested in Co-op City. I know that while our history with General Managers has been spotty, they were never as bad as what our ONLY managing agent has left us to undo. Are we ready to gamble again or do we improve on what we have? My final thought is we improve what we have and put that $1.5 million back into our pockets.

Disability and Accommodations Committee (DAAC) at Work DAAC is continuing to work as we come to the usual summer break. We will have a table at the fair on Saturday alongside of CCPD to provide information and resources to our community. We will also be at the first ever comprehensive Disability EXPO on Sunday, June 7th from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. at the Dreiser Center, co-sponsored by Riverbay Fund.

There will be over 70 vendors, providing information, resources and activities.

There will be a calming room, an art collaborative room and a children’s activity room. We encourage everyone to come out and participate in this unique and comprehensive Disability EXPO. Have a safe and wonderful summer!

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The discussion on keeping our interim general managers in place or bringing in a new management company is pretty much over. Yes, some directors have voiced their opinions that they would rather fight than to give in to this federal agency known as HUD. But, as you'll see, this community might face huge consequences if they lose this fight.

Management Approval

by HUD and HCR As our debts were piling up in 2012, HUD came to our rescue and announced that they would back a $621.5 million mortgage that we took out with Wells Fargo Bank. Along with backing that mortgage came numerous administrative and operational conditions that required our full compliance. One such condition was brought to our attention again in a letter, dated May 15, 2015, that we received from the NYS Homes & Community Renewal (HCR) agency. "An experienced, professional company must be in place that can handle the administration of a property of this size and the complexity of the various programs involved."

Contrasting this point is talk of saving $1.5 million by having a self-management program here. But, the letter continues by stating that a multi-party coordination agreement exists between Riverbay, HCR, HUD, and Wells Fargo. This agreement calls for HUD and HCR to approve "all changes to the management agreement." But, HUD may not be willing to approve a self-management program here. So, they've given us sufficient time to find a management company. And, now, they're tightening things up a bit by telling us to identify a new management company as soon as possible. Thereafter, "a contract should be effective no later

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Director’s Viewpoint

than June 30, 2015."

Nevertheless, several board members voiced their opposition to this mandate during an emergency board meeting on Thursday, May 28.

Additionally, some of these board members even rejected all three management companies that they previously interviewed.

And, now, it's possible that we might "receive a notice of non-monetary default under the mortgage and that the lender will seek all appropriate remedies."

Get Ready For Action What do you think that Wells Fargo, HUD, and HCR will do if we default, under any circumstance, on our $621.5 million mortgage? Well, my opinion is that they will get rid of this entire board and install their own management team here. Don't believe me? Do a search on how HUD removed the board members that were on the Philadelphia Housing Authority in 2011. Then, read how HUD installed their own board to run this agency. But, there are several other cases that you can review on this subject. So, after you look up the Philadelphia case, then look up what happened to the housing authorities in Chicago and New Orleans. Now, yes, their cases were far worse than our case. But, HUD still took them over. Similarly, we could lose control of our community. With that loss,

Building 22A&B Association

Hope everyone had a very safe and happy holiday. Put this date on your calendar, July 11.

Our next event is to a casino in Atlantic City. Watch the bulletin board for more details. Also, for our next Pokeno night.

Our next regular association meet will be June 22nd at 7 p.m. in the association room. This will be the last meeting until September.

Mrs. Lovella Hansan is still recovering.

—Betty Leak

Our next building association meeting will be on Thursday, June 11th at 7 p.m. in a meeting room in the rear lobby of Building 15B. We will have guest speakers Chief Frank Apollo and Captain James Keappock of Public Safety.

Please make every effort to attend

our meeting and bring a neighbor.

Refreshments will be served. We will also have a 50/50 raffle.

Have a happy, healthy and safe summer vacation.

Congratulations to all our June graduates. We wish you success with your future endeavors. —Sandy Krasnove

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might come managers that have little respect for our cooperators and the amounts that we pay for our carrying charges. So, it's possible that they might jack up our monthly payments. Now, is all of this upheaval necessary for this community? I don't think so. Yes, we could save a lot of money by not bringing in a management company. But, in this case, we should follow the terms of the loan agreements and bring in a new management company.

Bringing in a New Management Company In my opinion, any management company that comes here must learn about our past in order to avoid the pitfalls that have plagued this community for years.

And, one good online report to read is the '2007 NYS Inspector General's Report on Co-op City.' This report is very enlightening. I will be printing some additional information on this subject in my upcoming articles.

New Board Another big concern here is: Will these new board members let themselves be controlled by these current board members? I hope that these new board members will remember their fiduciary responsibilities and work on behalf of this community.

Senior Citizen Rent Increase Exemption (SCRIE, Pronounced SCREE) A lot of seniors that are at least 62 years of age are signing up for the SCRIE program to avoid this 4½ percent increase and future increases. So, their present carrying charges are "frozen" and they do not have to worry about paying extra money to live here. Now, what about you? Have you picked up your application at our finance department or

at JASA's offices, 718-320-2066? We even have online applications on page 1 at riverbaycorp.com. So, please spread the word and get your application in so that you can save some money.

Disability Rent Increase Exemption (DRIE, Pronounced DREE) Here's a program for people with disabilities to help them avoid this 4½ percent increase and future increases. Similar to SCRIE, you can have your current carrying charges "frozen" as long as you stay enrolled in this program. We have applications in the same areas that the SCRIE applications are located. Also, cooperators that would like to sign up for the DRIE program can go to our Finance Department and speak to Linda Pujols, 718-320-3300 x3371.

Close Naturally, I would like for us to save $1.5 million a year and have a self-management program here. But, the regulations and the agreements are very clear about bringing in a management company. So, at this point, we have no choice but to comply with these mandates.

Thank you.

Questions or comments? Please send a message 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 (Please double-check the spelling of this address.) 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.

Jones

bid to win a seat on the Board, placing eighth in the election.

The following year, taking up a challenge issued to her at an Open Board meeting by a sitting director, she threw her hat back in the ring, and this time was successful, placing second in the election.

“As a cooperator, I felt that I could be of help,” said Jones. “I could give my ideas and be a part of making this community all that it could be.”

Not one to bite her tongue, Jones is known as an outspoken and fierce advocate for the residents of Co-op City. No matter what side of the aisle she’s sitting on – and she has been in both the minority and majority of the Board – she remains an independent voice and speaks up regardless of whether what she has to say is the popular opinion or not. Her passion and courage has won her the unwavering support of her fellow cooperators.

In 1996, Jones was again returned to the Board, placing third in that election. She was equally successful in 1999. However, in 2002, still grieving the loss of her mother who passed away in 2001, Jones decided not to seek re-election to the Board.

“I just didn’t think I would be able to give it my all, but everyone I ran into would ask me to get back on the Board; they’d say, ‘we miss you, you have to get back on’, so I ran again in 2003,” said Jones.

Since 2003, Jones has continued to win re-election to the Board, which she says she believes is affirmation that cooperators recognize that their concerns are her concerns as well.

Othelia Jones was elected by her Board colleagues as the Riverbay Board President for 3 years, 2007, 2008 and 2009, the maximum consecutive term that any board Director can serve as president of the corporation. During this time, she distinguished

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herself as a no-nonsense leader who insisted that the corporation’s bylaws and the resolutions governing policies and operations be upheld.

As the newly elected president in July, 2007, one of her first orders of business was to form an Ad Hoc Committee to evaluate the performance of Riverbay’s then-management, Marion Scott Real Estate, Inc. In August of that same year, she announced an audit of the bills of the painting and plastering contractor, ColorTech, after discrepancies were found by then-Board Treasurer Cleve Taylor.

In March of 2008, after she was again tapped as President of the corporation, she called for an Open Meeting with the community in response to shareholders’ request for information on the exploration of privatization. One year later, in March of 2009, when she was re-elected President by her Board peers, she told cooperators that there were no plans to privatize the community, allaying fears that many would be forced out of their homes.

Jones also wrote to then-New York State Governor David Paterson in October, 2008, urging him to support Riverbay’s application to the Public Service Commission to allow Riverbay to participate in its Energy Efficiency Programs that provide funding to communities that engage in energy efficient projects, such as the cogeneration plant at Co-op City.

Among other noteworthy actions during her presidency are the stoppage of a $1.3M payments to Fresh Meadow in October, 2008 for failure to perform required work on the cogeneration project in a timely and expeditious manner after numerous delays, and the Board’s approval in June, 2009 of the exploration of recapitalizing Co-op City’s mortgage to take advantage of lower interest rates which eventually led to the his-

toric $621M refinancing with Wells Fargo, guaranteed by HUD, the first time in history that a cooperative was allowed to participate in the federal 223f program. As a matter of fact, Co-op City first had to petition HUD to open up the program to cooperatives like Co-op City, before an application could be filed.

In addition, Othelia has also served as the chairperson or member of several Board committees through the years. Among them are the Audit Committee, the Security Committee, the Election Committee, Commercial Leasing, Community Relations Committee and the Cooperator Appeals Committee. As a matter of fact, as the long-time chair of the Cooperator Appeals Committee, and in holding fast to her commitment of service to shareholders, she was responsible for stopping the practice of issuing fines to cooperators who received furniture deliveries after the 4 p.m. deadline in adherence to a Board resolution which allows such deliveries only between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. Jones first became aware of this when increasing numbers of cooperators came before the committee to fight these fines and brought the matter to management’s attention, pointing out that, according to the resolution, community complaints and associated fines should not be issued to those who can produce a bill of sale or other relevant document, and such deliveries should be allowed past the 4 p.m. deadline.

Over the course of Jones’ 21 years on the Riverbay Board, she served under 9 different Presidents – Iris Herskowitz Baez, Gretchen B. Hazell, Clarence “Jake” Powell, Alan Berger, Al Shapiro, Leticia Morales, Helen Atkins, Bill Gordon and Cleve Taylor. She has a wealth of knowledge and experience in Riverbay affairs and is a tremendous resource for anyone who needs a Co-op City history lesson.

Coalition to Save Affordable Housing

General Membership Meeting The Coalition to Save Affordable Housing will hold its General Membership Meeting on Monday, June 8 from 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. in Room 28 of the Bartow Community Center. At this gathering, the last before our summer break, we plan to review our past year’s achievements and challenges ahead in the coming year as we seek to strengthen our organization. This meeting will also be a celebration for our members, friends and others who’ve been supportive of our events and efforts throughout the years. We’ve invited the re-elected and

On Saturday, June 27 at 4 p.m., Griots’ Gate will host a free music concert under the theme “When Dignity Prevails,” in solidarity with West African communities recovering from Ebola and other crises.

The event will be held in the Dreiser Auditorium, in Co-op City, the Bronx.

A list of artists include, Guinean singer, Sabare Soumano, New York based Sierra Leone/Liberian Afropop recording artist RJ, Ivorian dancer Atito Gohi known for his skills in dancing Zaouli, and Sierra Leone’s Refugee All Stars, whose saga spans a life in refugee camps in war torn Sierra Leone, to appearing on the Oprah Winfrey Show, contributing a song to the Flea Market Thanks to all who made our Flea Market a success.

We thank you for your purchases, and for those who just stopped in to look, we thank you also. We are planning to run another Flea Market in late September, with different merchandise and possibly new vendors.

Follow the paper to find out when this event will take place. There are very talented crafters in Co-op City, so be sure to stop in.

newly elected Riverbay Board Directors so that you can meet and greet them and share your thoughts and concerns with them for improving the community.

Since this meeting will be productive, as well as festive, we will be serving food and refreshments. If you’d like to bring a dish, dessert or a beverage to share, please feel free to do so. The more, the merrier. We sincerely hope to see you there.

Also, we will be at the Co-op City Community Fair & Caribbean Heritage Month Celebration on Saturday, June 6 from 12 p.m. – 6 p.m. on the Section 1

Drammeh Center

Blood Diamond film soundtrack, and participating in the U2 tribute album, In the Name of Love: Africa Celebrates U2.

A parallel photo exhibit will also be on view showing the works of photojournalist Michel Du Cille, a three time Pulitzer Prize winner who was noted for his photographs that aimed to grant dignity to people exposed to armed conflict, disease, and natural calamity.

Du Cille collapsed and died while covering the Ebola crisis for The Washington Post in November. He was 58.

Concert information: The Dreiser Auditorium, 177 Dreiser Loop in the Bronx. Saturday, June 27 performances start 5 p.m. Directions and more

Building 32 Association

Trip, July 20 We are scheduled to leave at 8:00 a.m.; the bus will be parked across from Garage #7 at Einstein Loop North. Please be on time. There will be assigned seating, and if you have made your preference known, every attempt will be made to honor it. We will be making three (3) stops on the return: Dreiser Loop, Asch Loop and Einstein Loop, and should be back at Co-op City at approximately 8:30 p.m.

“I have seen first-hand how several administrations have operated,” Jones said.

“There have been times when I’ve been included and other times when I’ve been completely ignored when I was in the minority. Nevertheless, I was never on the Board to make friends, although I’m grateful for those I served with and the experiences that they brought to the table to help make our community better. As a Board director, my goal has always been about the shareholders, making sure that we get the services we need in the most cost efficient manner and making sure that our corporation is operated properly.”

Jones said that she loves Co-op City and feels there is no other place like it in the world, but she is concerned about the lack of participation and care she sees among residents today.

“In the old days, although people worked, they still made the time to come down to the building meetings and come out to the Open Board meetings and find out what is going on,” said Jones. “Today, you don’t have the people who care the way we cared years ago; people are too accepting of whatever they’re told, they don’t question anything and it seems there’s no cooperative way of living anymore. When people say we now have a tenant mentality here, I believe that is the truth.”

Even so, Jones said she still loves living in Co-op City, pointing to the fact that she has made “many great friends” here.

“I know I’ve been blessed in my life with being close to many different people of all kinds of backgrounds and walks of life,” Jones said. “I never judge people by what they have, but what their character is, which is what I feel really determines a successful life. To me, honesty and a firm belief system are far more important than material gain or prosperity.”

Greenway. So please stop by our table to learn more about the organization. This will also be a great occasion to meet with our Executive Committee members and join the organization, if you’ve not done so already.

Also, be sure to visit us at ctsah.net, as well as our FB page, to learn more about the organization. Let us know if you like what you see. Leave a comment so that we’ll know you were there.

See you at the fair today, June 6th from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. and at the meeting on June 8th at 7:30 p.m. So let’s celebrate!

—Claudia A. Sampson

information can be found at http://bit.ly/1drnXvr Exhibit Information: Drammeh Center (across the street from Dreiser Auditorium) 140 DeKruif Place, ground floor, the Bronx. Saturday – Sunday, June 27 and 28, from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Griots’ Gate is the arts presenting platform of The Drammeh Institute. The event is an activity of The United Nations International Decade for People of African Descent. Supported in part, by Iron Lady Enterprise, Savoir-Faire Global Consulting (SFGC) and public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with City Council.

—Elise Edwards

We will spend approximately one (1) hour at the wine-tasting, five (5) hours at the casino and attached Outlet Mall, and one hour and fifteen minutes (1.15) at the Golden Corral, where you can eat to your heart's content. Your attention to the times, which will be announced at each stop, will give all of us more than enough time to enjoy everything. We will show movies, and a breakfast snack will be provided, so you don't drink wine on an empty stomach. —Lorna Smith

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Black Forum

Next Defensive driving course The next Black Forum defensive driving course will be next Saturday, June 13, in Rm. 1, Dreiser Community Center, 9 a.m. - 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 Coop 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.

Sound Off, Co-op City, coming soon We will be starting Sound Off, Co-op City, for all cooperators to discuss and debate issues of particular relevance to living in Co-op City, matters that affect our quality of life, social interactions,

education, commercial, jobs, and other topics. Meetings will be held once or twice a month. More to follow. Tentative start in early September. If interested, please call (718) 320-8035.

Mohegan Sun trip We are going to Mohegan Sun in the Poconos Down on Saturday, June 27.

Cost: $40; casino rebate is $25 slot play and $5 for food. No refunds or adjustments. Checks should be made out to the Black Forum. Once payment is received, seats will be assigned. Pick-up: TBA. For information & reservation, 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. Aerobics classes are held Mondays and Wednesdays; Zumba on Thursday. Classes are in the Dreiser

Aud., 7:30 p.m. To register, please call (718) 320-8035. Nominal fee for each class.

Food distribution sites added 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. – 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. – 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

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.

Next and last membership meeting, June 28th @ 3:00 p.m.

No membership meetings will be held July & August, however, the office will keep summer office hours 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

Thanks to our branch memberships, the life blood of the association.

Congratulations new Silver Life members Betty Kennedy and Jerome L. Rice.

2015 Goals: To increase membership in Co-op City and do Voter Registration

presentations for building association meetings. Adult membership, $30, Youth, $10; Silver Life membership, $750. Voter Registration forms available in English & Spanish. VOTER REGISTRATION IS AN ONGOING ACTIVITY. Our goal is to register ALL ELIGIBLE VOTERS, 1845 years.

Thanks to all for supporting our Game Changer Open House on May 30th.

Special thanks to Assemblyman Michael Benedetto for coming out.

Thanks to our presenters: Amalgamated Bank, Vice President, Branch Manager Regino Arizmendi, Yvelis and Jacqueline; Bay Park Rehabilitation Center, Associate Director of Marketing Theresa Toppin; Family Fitness Center, Eugene Harkins, Owner; IDNYC, Field Director Luke Hayes, colleague Raul Preciado.

The event was a success because you cared. It was an opportunity to promote resource sharing and benefits to the community by building and strengthening community relationships.

Branch Youth members in good standing call in to request your Community Service Letters/Graduates Certificate of Achievement.

SAVE THE DATE September 19th - Annual Fall Dance, Einstein, Room 45, 9 p.m. - 2 a.m.

BYOBB. All tickets $35. Includes first set up free and 1-hour food buffet.

Current members can purchase tickets before September 1st for $30.

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.

“All lives matter, whether your skin is brown or your uniform is blue.”—Cornell William Brooks, President and CEO NAACP “Justice is what LOVE looks like in public.” —Dr. Cornel West “Human progress is neither automatic nor inevitable. Every step toward the goal of justice requires sacrifice, suffering, exertions and struggle: the tireless and passionate concern of dedicated individuals.” —Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. —Jerome L. Rice

June is here. This month is the last month of activities for the association with the exception of Section 5’s Fun in the Sun Day, August 22nd.

The last day of Crochet Cass is Wednesday, June 24. The last Pokeno night is Friday, June 12th with the door opening at 7 p.m. games starting at 7:30 p.m. Our last Movie Night is Friday, June 19th, with the door opening at 7 p.m. and show time 7:30.

Our last General Membership meeting is on Wednesday, June 17 at 7:30 p.m. Please make an effort to attend because we are holding elections for officers of the board. We will also discuss forming a Youth Committee.

Refreshments will be served.

All events are in the association room in Building 30B. Cooperators of Buildings 30A and B, this is your building, so get involved. —Linda Werner

NAACP Co-op City Branch # 2210

Baychester Library Association

Book Sale Just a short reminder to all our Co-op City neighbors, the library association will be holding its annual book fair next Saturday, June 13th. We will be in front of the library at the Bartow Shopping Center from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. As usual, we have a large selection of both hard and soft cover books for children, teens

and adults. The proceeds from the sale will be used for programs and improvements at our neighborhood library in the coming year.

Come on down. Tell your friends.

We welcome your continued support and look forward to seeing you all again.

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18 Co-op City Fair, today, Saturday, June 6th – Stop by our table for information on the association’s programs, activities and membership. You will also receive a complimentary bottle of refreshing water.

General Membership Meeting, Saturday, June 13th – The general membership meeting will be held on June 13th at 4:00 p.m. in Dreiser Center, Room 15. The agenda will include an update on community issues, election of new officers, and the Scholarship Awards presentations, entertainment, music and refreshments. Please note that the association offices of President, Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer are open.

Association members that wish to run for one of these offices, should please contact us at 718-379-5555 and attend the June 13th meeting.

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African American Association

If you are unable to attend the meeting, please read our weekly column for updates. Also, if you wish to join or update your membership, please send a check or money order (DO NOT MAIL CASH) of $15 for a single membership or $25 for families to: African-American Association of Co-op City, P.O. Box 702, Co-op City Station, Bronx, NY 10475. From March-July, the dues are reduced by one-half. Donations are welcomed. Like us on Facebook: Coopcity Afrianamericanassoc.

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

Summer Day Camp – Registration is now open for the association’s Summer Day Camp beginning 7/6 until 8/21. For more information, call 347791-7104 or 347-368-8629.

Before School Program – Your child will be cared for from 6:00-8:00 a.m. and walked to school. Call 718-3795555.

After School Program – Your child will be picked up from school and cared for from 3:00-6:00 p.m. Call 718-3795555.

Adult Study Group – The Institute for Youth meets on the 2nd & 4th Mondays, 7:00 p.m. The Book Study Group meets every 3rd Sunday, 1:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room 15. Call 718-379-5555.

Yoga & Pilates Mat Classes – Tuesdays, 7:15 p.m., Dreiser Center, Rm. #2. Call Meena, 718-671-8364.

Belly Dance Classes – Wednesdays, 7 p.m., Dreiser Center, Rm. #2. A fun and healthy way to stay in shape! Call Xonia, 646-301-9438.

Evening Line Dance Classes – Thursdays, 7-9 p.m., Dreiser Center, Rm. #2. Dance to Soul, Latin, and Gospel music. Call Cynthia, 917-9037073.

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 or Iris, 917-838-7723.

The following are the association officers – President: Francine Reva Jones; Vice-President: Deborah C. Nelson; Secretary: Ebony Rae Lambright; Treasurer: Sandra Mitchell; Assistant Treasurer: Kevin Lambright.

The association office hours at 177 Dreiser Loop, Room 15: Mondays and Wednesdays, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Phone #: 718-379-5555.

—Francine Jones on community and school projects throughout the city.

Recent awards have enabled neighbors to come together to make healthy food available in their communities, transform empty lots into community gardens, organize tenants to advocate for better housing conditions, and start school recycling drives.

In 2015, the Citizen’s Committee is supporting 270 groups in 118 neighborhoods in all five (5) Boroughs of New York City. The grant, written by Gail Sharbaan and Denise Shelley, allows us the opportunity to make additions to the Rivers Run Community Garden. In the spirit of community, extra thanks to Anibar “Peter” Garcia for constructing multiple beds for our garden.

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

—Gail Sharbaan/Leslie Peterson

Rivers Run Community Garden

Today, we will have a meeting beginning at 2 p.m. at the garden for all members and volunteers. Bring a chair. The agenda will include schedules for opening and closing, the “Make Music” event scheduled for June 21, with Jazz, R&B and Hip Hop artists, along with general “housekeeping.”

There are lots of opportunities for members and volunteers at the garden,

so stop by, grab a tool and get dirty or just come by and take a stroll.

Bronx Green Up will conduct workdays and lessons from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.: • Saturday, June 13th • Friday, June 19th • Friday, July 17th • Saturday, July 18th Garden members are also encouraged to take workshops sponsored by

GreenThumb and The Botanical Garden, as well as working in other gardens.

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

We’d also like to announce that we are the proud recipient of a Neighborhood Grant. The award was secured from the Citizens Committee for New York City. The Building 13 steering committee is anxious to continue beautifying Co-op City’s garden and working hard to secure funds and free items to make community dreams flourish. Aside from grants, garden members have secured plants, lumber and soil from various agencies as a result of attending various workshops offered by the Botanical Gardens, Land Restoration and GreenThumb, as noted above.

The Neighborhood Grants, Citizens Committee awards micro-grants of up to $3,000 to resident-led groups to work

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 e-mail address is post1871@optimum.net.

Congratulations to the Memorial raffle

winners, 1-Prize went to Ms. Yvonne Jones, $500; 2nd-Prize winner, Gary Johnson, $300, and the 3rd prize winner, Ms. Shanise Beck, $200. Thanks for supporting our American Legion Post 1871.

One of our Post members, by the name of Ernest Antony Medaglia, passed away on May 25, time and prayers are the keys to healing pain. All the members of Post 1871 offer both.

The next EXECUTIVE meeting will be held on June 3 at 3:00 p.m. sharp. This will be the last meeting until September, so make sure you attend this meeting on time.

For all to our retired personnel who will be shopping at your local commissary, the Senate has voted a 30% price

increase on all items due to budget cuts.

Also, they will privatize some commissaries in order to save money; all these cuts will be in place by 2016. By shopping there, you will still be able to save a few dollars. The good news - the house appropriations draft plan has approved a 2.3% increase for our military. This also means the same increase will appear in your Social Security check too.

Thanks again to everyone that made this Memorial affair an outstanding event for all of our past and present veterans and for those who gave their lives; remember, freedom is not free. If you haven't picked your shirt, cap or jacket up, please stop by the Post and pick up the item that you paid

for and if you haven't paid for your item, know it is time to pay for your purchase.

All Post members, I wish you and your family a safe and happy summer. There will be activities on the Section 1-2 greenway involving the Post.

Another good movie to see is Mad Max. Quotes for the day: When you talk, you are only repeating what you already know. But if you listen, you may learn something new! If you want to feel rich, just count all the things you have that money can’t buy.

This information was provided to you by your Post information officer.

—Richard I. Lawson, Jr.

Our fourth – yes, fourth - Summer Fun Day celebration is just around the corner! Come out on Saturday, June 20th from 12:00-6:00 p.m. This year, even more volunteers are needed as new activities have been added and to give our repeat volunteers a helping hand.

Volunteers can help throughout event day setting up during and closing down activities, or help the days before with

preparations, i.e., slicing watermelons for the Watermelon Race or selling SFD tee shirts in the lobby.

I recently met David A., a fairly new cooperator to our building, and he pointed out the various activities that he sees going on in his friend’s building nearby and wondered why our building was not as active. We spoke for a while, and to make a long story

short, over the past ten years since the association was reactivated, a dozen or so people continue to do all of the work on behalf of 380+ families. While “worn,” we remain diligent in keeping the meetings going, communicating issues to Riverbay, and the like. Our cooperators generally are very supportive with our fundraising activities and paying dues. What’s needed is time -

bodies, more helping hands. So our Summer Fun Day is a perfect venue to get involved. Hope to see more of you at the association!

Congratulations to graduates, both young and older! Questions? Comments?

Reach your Association of Building 14 Cooperators via email at theab14c@ hotmail.com or call 917.612.1951.

—Josie Ferguson

Rivers Run Community Garden has been awarded a Neighborhood Grant by the Citizens Committee for New York City.

American Legion Post 1871

Association of Building 14 Cooperators

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Sales Committee Report

Community Relations Committee Report

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Committee Reports

The Sales Committee meeting was held on May 18. The information reported is from data compiled through April 30.

As of April 30, there were 2,598 applicants on the waiting list as follows: 1 Bedroom 860 2 bedroom 1,219 3 bedrooms 519 28 Move-outs 30 Move-ins

A breakdown of the 160 vacant units is as follows: • 34 applicants are awaiting approval from HCR • 40 applicants were approved by HCR and securing financing • 21 applicants have accepted units and are being prepared for transmittal to HCR for approval • 7 applicants scheduled to view units • 2 model apartments Additionally ten (10) transfer applicants have assigned units, have been contacted and updated information has been requested. (2014 taxes, verification of household composition) The remainder have been contacted, but have yet to respond.

On April 21, the new cooperator orientation was taped. The tapes are currently being reviewed by participating Department Directors, Management and ultimately, Legal, to allow for pos-

sible revisions.

Once this process is completed, a presentation will be prepared for viewing by the Board and others for critiquing.

Additionally, the tape will include a video instruction on preparing and cleaning the convector and windows.

Our goal is to have all new shareholders given a uniform set of information, re-establish the idea of cooperative living, and give a brief synopsis of the overall operation of Co-op City and the purpose and make-up of the Board of Directors. A discussion was held by the various committee members on how we may combat the issue of subletters.

Committee members proposed several possible solutions. Once compiled, the recommendations will be presented to the Board of Directors and after consultation from General Counsel, a request made to submit and obtain approval for implementation from HCR. Once a unit is accepted, the delay often becomes a matter of financing.

The committee is currently discussing the feasibility of requesting applicants scheduled to be contacted within an undetermined period of time (possibly 3 months) pre-approved for the payment of the equity.

The meeting was adjourned and a new meeting date has not been established at this time.

—Leslie Peterson, Chair

National Council of Negro Women

Come out today to help celebrate our Harambee Brunch.

Harambee is “Pulling together,” The Journey from Africa to the Americas.

We will be celebrating and pulling our families together. The keynote speaker is Rev. Anne L. Palmore from the Church of New Vision. Also, the MS 180 step teams, the Super Star Steppers and the Soldiers of Righteousness, will be pulling together with us in additional to the Shets Hetep Ancestoral Musical Dummers. We will also announce the winner of the essay competition and the winner of our “Families who love to cook” cooking contest. We will also acknowledge the remembrance of Father’s Day and Juneteenth Freedom.

This free event will take place today, Saturday, June 6, in Dreiser Aud. B.

from 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.

Reminder: Our next General Membership meeting is Sunday, June 14, at 3:00 p.m. in Room 11. Lori Melton, our 2nd V.P., is working on the school graduation.

Reminder: Members of the Youth Committee are collecting canned goods.

Happy birthday to our June members.

Please contact Sadie Gilmore, 718320-3721, to notify us of any birthdays, illness, or bereavement FYI: SLAM DUNK, The men of the NBA have elected Michele Roberts, 58, a successful attorney, to be the new Executive Director of the National Basketball Players Association, the first woman in the country to head a major professional sports union.

—Maxine Sullivan

Public Safety Blotter: May 22-31, 2015

May 22 - F/O 755 Baychester Ave. One male was arrested for Auto stripping, possession of Burglars Tools, Petit Larceny, Criminal Possession of Stolen property and Criminal Mischief. The male was transported to Central Booking for further processing.

May 23 - 169 Einstein Loop One male was arrested for Disorderly Conduct and Possession of a Controlled Substance. The individual was issued 3 Universal Summonses and a Community Complaint.

May 23 - s/o 140 Bellamy Loop One female was arrested for Loitering and Littering and was processed and issued two Community Complaints.

May 26 - F/O 100 Dreiser Loop Two males were arrested for Disorderly

Conduct. Both males were processed and issued Universal Summonses. One male was issued a Community Complaint.

May 30 - 120 Carver Loop One male was arrested and charged with multiple counts, Forged instruments and Criminal Possession of Weapon (two counts). The male was transported to Central Booking for further processing.

May 31 - 140 Benchley Place One male was arrested for Trespass and was issued a Universal summons and a Community Complaint.

May 31 -100 Alcott Place One male was arrested for Disorderly Conduct and was processed and issued a Universal Summons and a Community Complaint.

Francine Reva Jones, Chairperson Linda Berk, Co-Chairperson Co-op City Spelling Bee – Sat., March 21. Comments were favorable and participation increased from 12 students in 2014 to 20 students in 2015. This event was co-sponsored by the African-American Association and the Riverbay Fund, Inc. Entrepreneur Showcase – Sat., April 25. Mr. Kevin Lambright explained that this event was planned to give cooperator entrepreneurs an opportunity to display and/or demonstrate what they do. It was sponsored by the African-American Association.

Parent Support Programs – In an effort to assist Co-op City families, Ms. Hattie Lucas reached out to and informed us about some agencies, as follows: • Jewish Board of Family & Children Services. Co-op City Family Services, 135 Einstein Loop, Room 45, Bronx, NY 10475; Director: Pierre Thomas, LCSW; Phone: 718-3203082; Fax: 718-379-4348 • Parenting Training Network, 365 E 184th St #411, Bronx, NY 10458; Phone: (718) 367-6809 • Parenting Journey: New York Office: 80 Maiden Lane, Suite 606, NYC 10038; Phone: 212-430-5909 • Women’s Center (Abortion).

Location: 1841 Broadway (W. 60th St.), Suite #1011, NYC; Phone 1-877462-8837; Location: 184 70th Street, New York City (Eastside); 1-877-IMATTER (1-877-462-8837) Location: 222 Mamaroneck Avenue, White Plains (Westchester County) 1-877-I-MATTER (1-877462-8837) Location: 120-34 Queens Boulevard, Suite 420, Kew Gardens, NY 11415; 1-877-I-MATTER (1-877-4628837).

It is unclear regarding fees for their services. The Community Relations Committee will have this resource information available should it be needed or requested by parents in the community.

U.S. Postal Service Issues – Ms. Eleanor Bailey distributed information and reported that people are working hard to privatize the USPS. It is forcing people to travel longer to get service.

Overnight mail has been eliminated.

They are eliminating home delivery.

They are setting up cluster boxes.

There are long lines. New employees do not appreciate what they have.

Co-op City fought for the three POs it has. The USPS does not get money from taxes. Ms. Bailey will keep us posted regarding PO closings.

Cooperators’ Money-Saving Reward Program – The Community Relations Committee is working out the details of this program and will present it to the community in the near future.

Department of Transportation/ Community Board #10 – The DOT met with the community on April 28, regarding the Vision Zero plan to make Bartow Avenue a four lane roadway with a bike path, instead of the six lanes that presently exist. Prior to this

meeting, the Board of Directors took a consensus vote in favor of the lanes remaining as is. Thereafter, Sonja Maxwell stated that the DOT will need a month to review and return with a presentation. They will then give us an opportunity to respond. She further stated that the Fire Dept., Police Dept. and hospitals are opposed to the lane changes because it is difficult for their vehicles to pass.

Wascomat Washing Machines Update – Joe Boiko, Special Projects Manager, reported that the 22lb. LG washing machines are prematurely rotting out and that Coinmach cannot keep up with the repairs. Therefore, Coinmach will install new machines and will do this with no change in the contract. Cooperators did not like the tinted glass and wanted more water.

Thereafter, more water was added.

Also, clear glass is being manufactured and will replace the dark glass. A notice to this effect will be posted in buildings receiving the new machines.

Superintendent of Schools – Mr. Boiko met with Maria Lopez, Superintendent of District 11 Schools, (718) 519-2620, with an aim to creating a better relationship with the Truman H.S. Principal for the benefit of our community.

45th Precinct Breakfast – At their annual breakfast, one of the honorees was Rev. Deborah Jenkins of Faith @ Work Christian Church in Co-op City.

Rivers Run Community Garden Director Leslie Peterson invited all to the garden to see the new planting of vegetables on Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday, 2-5 p.m. On June 21st, there will be a musical presentation.

Model Apartments - Director Leslie Peterson announced that Raymour & Flanigan will discuss the possibility of decorating our model apartments at a discount.

Motor Bikes – There were complaints of electric motor bikes being used by restaurant delivery people and they are extremely dangerous when ridden on the sidewalks alongside pedestrians. There are signs in our community which say: “No Bike Riding;” “No Ball Playing,” etc. This should pertain to the delivery people and CCPD should enforce these rules.

Francine Jones, Community Relations Chair, spoke with Chief Frank Apollo, who stated that he is aware of this matter and is working on resolving it.

Street Vendors – There were complaints that Riverbay is allowing vendors who sell icees throughout our community. Chief Apollo responded that licensed vendors can sell on city streets.

This being the last 2014-15 CRC meeting, all stated that they would like to return when the CRC re-convenes. The Chair suggested that, in the meantime, we should all reach out to volunteer groups, children needing community service hours, etc. to seek assistance for the many events presented by the Community Relations Department, Michelle Sajous, Director.

—Francine Reva Jones

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Pentecostal Tabernacle

The Pentecostal Tabernacle invites everyone to attend worship service at 120 Benchley Place, Building 24 (street level) .

Sunday School for all age group will be held every Sunday morning beginning at 10:30 a.m. Mid-day worship service will begin at 11:45 a.m. Evangelistic service will also be held Sunday evening at 7:30 p.m.

Prayer and fasting service will be held every Wednesday morning at 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Bible and prayer meeting Wednesday evening starting at 7:30 p.m.

Friday evening youth service starts at 7:30 p.m.

Focus: STAY IN THE SHIP. Fear not, Paul, thou must be brought before Caesar, and lo, God hath given thee all them that sail with thee, wherefore, Sirs, be of good cheer: for I believe God,

that it shall be even as it was told me.

ACTS 27: 24-25.

Although no one enjoys the trip, the journey of suffering is not our enemy. It is built into life to provide resistance and the struggle against it actually serves to make us stronger. The butterfly’s struggle to break out of its cocoon is what gives him the power to fly. Without the struggle, it does not have the strength to perform and soon dies. Paul even declared, Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me (11 Corinthians 12:9 some of those were personal struggles like his thorn in the flesh, but others were at the hands of people who considered Paul an enemy. In the storms that life brings, God may seem far away from us, however, the Scriptures

reveal: And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God. To them who are the called according to his purpose. Romans 8:28 Paul was not indicating that all things are good, but that the mix of all things—both good and bad will work together to bring about results in a person’s life, if he loves the Lord. Paul further stated that a person must remain among those who are called according to his purpose, in other words he must stay in the ship and remain committed to the purpose of God. Paul said to the centurion and the soldiers, that except these abide in the ship, he cannot be saved. Acts 27:31 Let us remain faithful to God every day in doing the work that He has called us to do.

For further information, call 718-324-0334 or 718320-4218, 718-213-1727. —Rev. R. Sibblies

The RETIREES’ 42nd Annual LUNCHEON will be held on Wed., June 17th at the beautiful Marina Del Rey, featuring the Carol/DAD Productions, from 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. At the luncheon, we will be honoring the following persons who have made significant contributions to our organization, our Recording Secretary, JoAnn Daniels-Harris and to Elinor Gordon, former Good and Welfare Coordinator, Posthumously. Donation: $75. Tickets are available for pick-up and please advise if transportation is needed. Contacts: Beverly Waller/Daisy Young-Anderson, 718-379-0377.

Travel Events • August 17-19 (Mon. - Wed.), DOVER DOWNS HOTEL & CASINO, Dover, DE. Price: Double $400 pp/Single $490. $100 deposit required now to hold seat. Monthly payments: $150 pp/Double - $195/ Single. (Final payment due Thursday, July 9th or sooner). Casino rebate: TBD. Package includes - 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., 347-5645722//Barbara W, 718-320-0500.

• September 12, (Saturday). GOSPEL LOBSTER FEST IN THE POCONOS. Price: $175. $50 deposit required to hold seat. 2 monthly $50 payments each, and FINAL PAYMENT of $25 due August 10th or sooner.

All You Can Eat Lobsters and a variety of 50+ items on menu, such as crab legs, shrimp, scallops, mussels, Salmon, prime rib of beef, etc. Live choir with uplifting Gospel Music. Shopping Woodbury Commons. Travel by coach bus, Bob Mann Tours. Contacts: Serita G., 347-564-5722/Barbara W, 718-320-0500.

Theatre Committee: (*prices include transportation/Dreiser Loop): • Wed., Sept. 16th, 11:15 a.m. show. Price: $68.

BACKWARDS IN HIGH HEELS. Westchester Broadway Theatre. The Ginger Roger Musical. A tribute to the remarkable life and times of multi-talented entertainment powerhouse. A backstage look at the public and private life of this timeless beauty, the show is a celebration of that charming dame who could dance before she could walk. Deposit $30 to reserve

seat. Balance due Thursday, July 30th or sooner. Contact: Marie Green-Ryan, 718-379-0377.

Good And Welfare Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to member, Ida Morton, whose brother, Fred Harper of Portsmouth, VA, recently passed away. Get well wishes to Gladys Williams, currently in Einstein Hospital, and best wishes for a speedy recovery to Mary Askew and Ann Mayo. Those of you still under the weather, know that you are thought of warmly and wished brighter days.

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

When signing up for either a Travel and/or Theatre event, a deposit is required to reserve your seat, and please note - NO deposit, NO seat guarantee. Check/ money order addressed to RETIREES OF DREISER LOOP. Committee members will be available in Dreiser clubroom 19 (718-379-0377) on Mondays and/or Thursdays, 2:30 - 5:00 p.m.

“New month, new day, new date, new chapter, new page, new wishes! Welcome, June!”

—Claudette Davis

The coalition’s general membership meetings will be in recess July and August, meetings will resume on Tuesday, September 1, at 12 p.m., 177 Dreiser Community Center, Room 15. We will be hosting our 20th annual Friends and Family Day event on Sunday, October 18th, 3 p.m., 177 Dreiser Community Center, Auditorium B. There will be games with prizes for the children. There will be vendors which we hope that you will consider purchasing items from, and last, but not least, refreshments will be served. So come out and support the many organizations that make up the coalition.

Please inform the coalition of any suggestions that you may have. Ms. Virginia Stewart is the President of the coalition. Phone number (718) 6714506.

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 Development 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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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.

Other Scheduled Events Tomorrow, Sunday, June 7th, 11:00 a.m. – We invite you to worship with us as

we celebrate our ANNUAL WO-MEN’S DAY in honor of the women of Community Protestant Church. Our theme: “Victorious Women of Greatness.” Our Guest Preacher is Rev. Deborah Davis, First Baptist Church, New York, NY. All are welcome!

The Women’s Guild invites you to join us on our Christmas/New Year Extravaganza, December 22, 2015 – January 3, 2016. A fantastic 12-Night Southern Caribbean Cruise aboard the Magnificent Queen Mary 2, departing from New York, Red Hook in Brooklyn.

Ports of Call: St. Thomas, Charlotte Amalie; St. Kitts, Basseterre; St. Lucia, Castries; St. Maarten, Phillipsburg; Tortola, Road Town.

To make a reservation or for additional information about the cruise, please call (718) 320-1435 or (718) 671-5961.

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

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

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

We also invite the youth of our community to attend our Sunday Morning services, starting at 9:30 a.m. with Sunday School designed to meet the spiritual needs of our young people.

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

Bible teaching from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.; and Prayer Service from 8 p.m. to 9 p.m. every Wednesday evening. Be with us to learn the Truth from the Word of God. List of Events Come join New Vision's Partners in

Math & Reading Program every Friday evening from 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. Students in Grades 1 through 6, can discover the joy of reading while exploring and improving their literacy levels through small groups and reading partners.

Parents, we encourage you to bring your children to benefit from this free program, taught by trained professionals.

Registration is ongoing. You could contact the church at the number listed below.

Join us for Senior, Family and

Friends Day, which will be held on Sunday, June 14th during the 11:00 a.m. service, with lunch served immediately after. Enjoy an afternoon of praise, worship and fellowship.

The Church of the New Vision is located at 115 Einstein Loop, Bronx, NY 10475; Telephone: (718) 671-8746 or (718) 320-0409. Our mailing address is: P.O. Box 753037, Bronx, NY 10475.

Please visit our website at www.churchofnewvision.com.

—Carole Haque

Hey, Co-op City! This week, we will be joining you at the field days!

As you're enjoying the day, stop by our "Connection Tent" for FREE balloons, face painting, popcorn, and more! Newsong Church loves Co-op City, and we can't wait to meet you! *Please Note: On Sunday, June 7th, our Worship Experience will be held at the Co-op City Community Center (in Section 5), 135 Einstein Loop, Room #45 and 49, Bronx, New York 10475.

Closest garage there is Garage #7.

Newsong Church is a multi-cultural church that believes God has a purpose and a plan for your life. We exist to reach people who are far away from God, and teach them how to follow

Jesus step by step. That's why you will find our Sunday Worship Experience to be so warm and friendly, we genuinely care about you! We're not concerned about where you've been, but where you're going. You see we've all got a past, we've all made mistakes, and we still do. When you step into our worship experience, you won't find a bunch of "Holier-than-thou" people pretending to have it all together. Instead, you'll find that we're all broken people, but we're allowing God to put us back together. We're not perfect, but God is!

As God puts us back together, we're realizing that although our past has shaped us, it does not define us! We're finding out that not only does God love us with a radical and unconditional

love, but that He loves us just as we are!

At Newsong Church, we believe that the Bible is the greatest book ever written, containing the greatest story ever told, and that each of us is part of Hisstory! In fact, we have a saying at our church: "If you're not dead, God's not done with you!"

We don't just believe this for the adults, but for our children as well! At Newsong Church, we're so passionate about our children learning about Jesus, that we created a church just for them called Kidsong! At Kidsong, our children learn about Jesus in a safe, fun, age-appropriate learning environment!

We also have a fully staffed nursery!

We hope that you will join us this Sunday! We meet at 177 Dreiser Loop

in Auditorium B at 11:00 a.m. Parking is available in the parking garage located on Dreiser Loop. Please bring your ticket to our connection tent for validation. Deaf interpretation is available during our adult worship experience. If you have any questions you can contact us: Website: www.newsongchurchnyc.org; Email: info@newsongchurchnyc.org; You can also interact with us on social media!

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

—Pastor Mike Tolone

Church of the New Vision

Newsong Church

If you SEE something, SAY something! Notify Public Safety, 718-671-3050, if you observe suspicious activity in the stairwells and hallways.

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CHURCH SCHedUle WEEKLY:

CHURCH SCHOOl - SUnday, 9:00 a.m.

WORSHip SeRviCe: SUnday, 11:00 a.m. bible ClaSS & pRayeR meeting - WedneSday, 7:30 p.m.

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

Dominoes 10 a.m., Rm. 45 Line Dancing 10-11 a.m., Rm. 45 Around The Lunch Table 11:30 a.m.

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

Bingo 1-3 p.m., Rm. 35 Pokeno 3-4 p.m., Rm. 35 Diabetes Support Group 2nd Monday of the month, 1 p.m.

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

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

Stay Well Exercise 10-11 a.m., Rm 2 Mind Teasers 12-1pm, Rm 4 Diabetes Support Group 1 p.m. – Last Monday of the month Gentle Yoga 1:15-2 p.m., Rm 2 Basic Cell Phone & iPad Training 1:30-2:30 p.m.

Intermediate Yoga 2-3 p.m., Rm. 2

Word Games 9:30-11am Bingo 12:30-2:30 p.m.

Weight Management 10 - 11:30 a.m., Bartow Office Arthritis Exercises 11 a.m.-noon Library 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m.

Tablet class 1st & 3rd; Cell Phone Class 2nd & 4th, Bartow Office, 12:40-1:40 p.m.

Card Games 2-4 p.m.

Dominoes 2:30 p.m.

Word Games 9:3011:30 a.m.

Current Events 10 a.m.

Health Current Events Club 10 a.m., Bartow office Bingo 12:30-2:30pm Caregiver Support Group 1 p.m., 1st & 3rd Tues Card Games 2-4 p.m.

Dominoes 2:30 p.m.

Blood Pressure 9-10 a.m. 1st & 3rd Wed. Word Games 9:3011:30 a.m.

Stay Well Exercise 1011 a.m.

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

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

Card Games 2-4 p.m.

Dominoes 2:30 p.m.

Fri., June 12

Thurs., June 11

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

Word Games 9:3011:30 a.m.

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

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

Card Games 2-4 p.m.

Dominoes 2:30 p.m.

Men’s Line Dancing 9 -10 a.m.

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

Women’s Line Dancing 10-11:30 a.m.

Chat Session 10 a.m.

Bingo 12:30-2:30 p.m., Rm. 25 Piano Sing-along 11 a.m.-12 p.m.

Card Games 2-4 p.m.

Dominoes 2:30 p.m.

Dominoes 10 a.m.

Tai Chi 11 a.m., Rm. 45 Matinee Movie 10 a.m.-noon, Rm. 45 Pokeno 1-3 p.m., Rm. 35

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

Alert & Alive 10:3011:30 a.m.

Cultural Dance 10:30– 11:30 a.m., Aud. B Mind Teasers 12-1 p.m., Rm. 4 Zumba 1-2 p.m., Aud. A Tuesday - Movie w/popcorn 2-4 p.m.

Dominoes 10 a.m., Rm. 45

Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session 9:3010:30 a.m.

Spelling Bee 10 a.m.

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

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

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

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

Art Class 1-3 p.m.

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

Yoga 2-3 p.m., Rm. 2 Dominoes 10 a.m., Rm. 45 Stay Well Exercise 10-11 a.m., Rm. 45 Spelling Bee 11 a.m.

Grandparent Connection 1st & 3rd Thurs. computer lab, 10:30 a.m.

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

Pokeno 1-3 p.m., Rm. 35

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

Blood Pressure 1011:30 a.m., 1st & 3rd Thu., Rm. 8 Line Dancing 10-11 a.m., Aud. A Piano Sing Along 11 a.m.-12 p.m.

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

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

Card Games 2-4 p.m.

Blood Pressure 2nd & 4th Friday 10 -11:30 a.m., Rm. 45 Bingo 1-3 p.m., Rm. 35 Pokeno 3-4 p.m., Rm. 35

10 a.m.-12 p.m.

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

Meditative Moments 11 a.m.–12 p.m., Rm. 8

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

Spanish Class 1-2 p.m.

Card Games, Dominoes 2-4 p.m.

Yoga 1:30-2:30pm, Rm. 8

(Schedule subject to change without notice)

Fee for lunch is $2.00 & $4.00 for guest *Menu subject to change without notice.

Alternate Kosher Meals are also available

ALL meals served w/margarine and fresh milk 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.

Date:

Kosher

Soups, Breads and Desserts

Non-Kosher Alternate Kosher Meals are also available

Mon., Jun 8

Orange pineapple juice Beef hamburger Mauzone potato knish Mixed green salad Alt: Baked turkey breast

Salmon fettuccine alfredo Normandy blend

Hamburger bun plain Whole wheat bread Canned apricots

Tues, Jun 9

Apple juice Shake & bake chicken Egg barley w/mushrooms Coleslaw Alt: Tuna fish salad

Mango chutney pork roast Baked sweet potato California blend vegetables

Whole wheat bread Fresh fruits

Wed., Jun 10

Orange juice Turkey meatballs Fusilli pasta w/parsley Kale w/garlic sauce Alt: Veggie burger patty

Chicken parmesan Pasta Avocado Italian blend vegetables

Whole wheat bread Fresh fruit

Orange juice

Thurs., Beef stroganoff Tilapia Francaise Jun Cuban style yellow rice Baby carrots w/parsley Garlic mashed Steamed peas & carrots 11

Fri., Jun 12

Alt: Chicken salad

potatoes

Orange juice Baked chicken legs Green beans Potato kugel Alt: Gefilte fish

Codfish salad Baked brown rice pilaf Spinach, apple & red onion salad

Upcoming Events/Trips

There will be no refunds for all trips.

All trips include roundtrip transportation!

All trips must be paid in advance - No exceptions.

LiveOn NY - Free SNAP (Food Stamp) Application Assistance – Friday, June 12th & 26th at the 2049 Bartow Avenue office, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

First come, first served!

LiveOn NY - SCRIE Application Assistance - Friday, June 19th, 2049 Bartow Avenue, Room 25, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Tuesday, June 23rd in Section 5 (details to follow). Please bring with you documents that verify the following: Government issued ID, Address/affidavit, Total household income, (2015 Social Security award letter which will include monthly or yearly benefits, 2014 pension letter, 2014 income tax returns & Maintenance/Carrying charge receipt.)

Health Literacy Series (Cancelled) – Thursday, 10:30a.m., Room 31: June 11th, Hospice and Palliative Care.

FREE six-week workshop (lunch included) build skills to manage ongoing health problems - Mondays, June 8th through July 6th, 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. in Room 25. Raffle entry for $50 gift card for attending all six sessions. Please call to register by May 26 Father’s Day Event – Tuesday, June 9th, $5 in advance, $7 at door, 177 Dreiser Loop Auditorium B, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Entertainment by Emmy Award winning singer, musician, Hunter Hayes.

Raffles & surprises for all. Menu: Chicken breast stuffed w/wild rice, mushroom gravy, string beans, tossed salad, dessert. Tickets are available at all 3 senior centers. Additional information, please call 718-320-1345. Pick-ups: Einstein, 10:30; Bartow, 10:45.

Let’s Go Yankees! Yankees vs.

Washington Nationals at Yankee Stadium - Wednesday, June 10th, $25.

Game starts at 1:05 p.m., Bartow, 10:30 a.m.; Einstein, 10:45 a.m.; Dreiser, 11 a.m.

Tanger Outlet Deer Park – Thursday, June 11th, $18. Bartow, 8:30 a.m.; Einstein, 8:45 a.m. & Dreiser, 9 a.m.

Parkchester Green Market Tour – Friday, June 12th, $4. Bartow, 9:45 a.m.; Einstein, 10 a.m.; Dreiser, 10:15 a.m.

Carolyn Stem - NY Academy of

Whole wheat bread Fresh fruit

Challah bread Applesauce unsweetened

Medicine Age-Friendly NYC Initiative – Friday, June 12th, 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m., 2049 Bartow Avenue, Room 25. Light refreshment will be served!

Central Avenue – Wednesday, June 17th, $13. Pick-ups: Bartow, 9:30 a.m.; Einstein, 9:45 a.m. and Dreiser, 10 a.m. 2 hours Xmas Tree Store, 1 hour Trader Joe’s, 2 hours Amazing Savings.

ShopRite—Friday, June 19th. $3.

Pick-ups: Bartow, 9:30; Einstein, 9:45 and Dreiser, 10 a.m.

Wal-Mart – Friday, May 19th, $15.

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

Turtle Back Zoo - Monday, June 22nd, $13. West Orange, NJ. Pick-ups: Bartow, 8:30 a.m.; Einstein, 8:45 a.m. and Dreiser, 9 a.m.

Cabaret LuLu at Dreiser Auditorium – Wednesday, June 24, 2 p.m.

“Juke box Serenade Volume 2 the Sequel.” Details to follow re: tickets.

The New York Public Library – Wednesday, June 24th, $8. Pick-ups: Bartow, 9:30 a.m.; Einstein, 9:45 a.m. and Dreiser, 9:45 a.m. Tour starts 11:30 a.m. for 1 hour.

Empire Casino –Thursday, June 25th, $5. Pick-ups: Bartow, 9:30 a.m.; Einstein, 9:45 a.m. and Dreiser, 10 a.m.

(FREE) Target – Monday, June 29th.

Pick-ups: Bartow, 9:30 a.m.; Einstein, 9:45 a.m. and Dreiser, 10 a.m.

Dreiser Senior Center Welcome Summer Luncheon - $2. Wednesday, June 24, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., 177 Dreiser Loop, Auditorium C. Entertainment by DJ Woody. Menu: Non-Kosher-BBQ spare ribs, baked potato, steamed peas and carrots. Kosher: Turkey wing (roasted), mashed potatoes, steamed cabbage, dessert, raffles & surprises. Please call 718-320-1345 (Dreiser Senior Center) for tickets/information.

Laugh Out Loud Productions presents - The SEQUEL! Ira and Isabella’s Baby: The Bristening. Tuesday, June 30th, $72. 15 seats available. Luncheon menu: Appetizer, salad, choice of 3 entrees, dessert, coffee or tea and soda, 1 complimentary glass of wine or beer. This trip is sponsored by Friendship House.

Please call Millie or Ronit, 718-8638833.

Co-op City Times / June 6, 2015

WEEKLY SCHEDULE

AARP Chapter #4997

REMINDER: The last meeting before Summer break is scheduled for MONDAY, JUNE 8, 1:00 p.m. in Dreiser Community Center, Auditorium “A.” Here’s wishing all members and friends a happy, healthy and safe summer. We hope to see you, and you and you in September!

FYI - 1: Caregivers Outreach Ministry Empowerment & AARP Chapter #4997 presents FREE one-on-one Computer Training Sessions – starting Monday, July 6th – August 14; 3 sessions/day, 10 a.m.-11 a.m., 11-12 p.m. or 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.; Monday-Thursday. Classes are held at 177 Dreiser Loop, Room O, 2nd floor. Feel free to bring your own iPhone, iPad, tablet, laptop and other mobile devices. You will be shown how to set-up an e-mail, a Facebook account, save your pictures, make-up a flyer and other documents. Please RSVP, 718-379-3159 to secure your place.

FYI - 2: With the sponsorship of Blue Sky Travel, we will be raffling off an Evening for Two on the Essex Clipper Dinner Train – October 3. It will include: a 2-1/2 hour train ride; 4-course meal w/coffee/tea (gratuities and beverages not included); departing from the Bronx; deluxe Coach Bus transportation to/from Essex, CT. Raffle tickets are $5 – on sale NOW! Drawing will be held on WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30th at 1 p.m. in the AARP Office, Room “O”

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in Dreiser Community Center. Contact Stella Baker, 718-379-2088 or 718-3201946 (office) for raffle tickets and additional information.

To our sick, on the mend and shutin members, and those bereaved members, please know that you are in our prayers. Contact Frances Wilson, Good & Welfare Coordinator, 718671-5493.

2015 TOUR ACTIVITIES JULY 23, 2015 – Ace in the Hole: A Tribute to the Temptations at the Brownstone – Deluxe Motorcoach, Family-style luncheon; entertainment w/a live band and the Boutique Corner, $98/person. All money due NOW! Contact Jean, 718-379-3742.

OCTOBER 30 - NOVEMBER 13 – Autumn Repositioning 15-day Cruise on the Norwegian Dawn – WAITING LIST ONLY. Deluxe Motorcoach to Boston, MA to board the ship going to San Juan, PR; Bonaire Curacao and Aruba; Ocho Rios, Jamaica; Georgetown in Cayman Islands; Cozumel, Mexico; returning to New Orleans, LA to fly back to New York. Double occupancy - Inside State Room - $1,853; Ocean View - $2,253 and Balcony - $2,553; Insurance and 1st deposit ($600/person) due at time of reservation; 2nd payment due June 5th and final payment due 7/15. Contact Jean, 718-379-3742.

—Delores Debnam

Goose Island Senior Citizens

Baychester Library Events VISIT THE LIBRARY - A GREAT WEALTH OF INFORMATION Events for June Film - Saturday, 2 p.m.: 6/6 - Captain America: The Winter Soldier YA Program - Put a Hero on it! - Monday, 6/8, 3:00 p.m.

YA Summer Reading Kick-off - Monday, 6/8, 4:00 p.m.

Toddler Time - Tuesdays, 11 a.m. 6/16: Monkey Monkey Music: Macaroni Boys Town Parenting - Tuesday, 6/9, 10:30 a.m.

Kids Program - Buzzy Bots & Crawly Critters - Wed., 6/10, Fri., 6/12, 3:30 p.m.

Tech Connect - Wednesdays, 5:00-6:30 p.m.: 6/10, 6/17, 6/24 - Excel Tech Connect - Thursdays, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.: 6/11, 6/18, 6/25 - Google Series Book Discussion - Thursday, 6/11, 12-2 p.m.

Click On - Fridays, 10:30 a.m.: 6/12 - Mouse Basics; 6/19 - Basic Internet; 6/26 - Email.

Book Sale - Saturday, 6/13, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

Music@NYPL - Saturday, 6/20, 2 p.m. - I Am Blue w/Stacy Hobdy Hot Spot Lending Event - Monday, 6/22, 5:30-6:30 p.m.; Thursday, 6/25, 12:30 - 1:30 p.m.

Kids Summer Reading Kick-off - Turtle Dance, Wed., 6/24, 3:30 p.m.

Matinee - Friday, 6/26, 10:30 a.m.

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

718.379.6700 FREE ADMISSION TO ALL

We are going to Resorts Casino in Atlantic City on June 30th. The price is $33 with a $25 return as slot cash.

Pick up will be at 8 a.m. Don’t forget your picture I.D. We are having Bingo in Room 39 on Wednesday, June 10th at 1:30 p.m.

On August 12, we are going to New Jersey to see a Motown show. The price is $75 and includes lunch. Two free drinks per person, a choice of pasta marinara, chicken Franchaise or roast beef with gravy, and cheese cake, coffee or tea for dessert.

October 14th, we are going to

Westchester Broadway Theater to see a wonderful musical, “Show Boat.”

The price is $80 which includes a choice of six different entrees to choose from dessert, coffee or tea.

Pick up time is 8:30 a.m.

All trips may be paid out except for Atlantic City. Pick-up points are at Einstein Loop, Asch Loop and Dreiser Loop for all trips.

Mary Pilla will soon be “jogging” back to the club…just kidding!! Till then, if you wish to speak to her, the number is 718-379-4899.

—Ann Schlanger

Happy birthday and/or anniversary to all celebrating this month of June.

Tuesday, June 9th – Sands Casino.

Pick-up time at 8:30 a.m., starting at Einstein, followed by Asch Loop and Dreiser Loop.

Tuesday, July 14th – Resort Casino or Bally’s. Look to our next article for more information.

Thursday, September 17th – Hunterdon Hills Playhouse for their luncheon comedy show Social Security.

Enjoy their delicious entrees and their famous unlimited dessert buffet. All entrees are served with salad, vegetables and homemade bread. Cost per person $79, which can be paid off at your discretion. Final payments are due

by September 1st.

Saturday, October 3rd – Our annual raffle luncheon to be held at the Seashore Restaurant at City Island. Cost per person, $52. Enjoy their entrée choices which consist of

5 selections to choose from. In order to make this a huge success, please participate in donating gift cards from stores and restaurants that you frequent. This will enable all who attend, will have a gift card depending on how many are donated! Gift cards should range from $10 to $25.

All profits are donated to our three charities: Cancer Care Children’s Program, Memorial Sloan Kettering Research and Calvary Hospital for the comfort and care of the terminally ill. Everyone is most welcomed to this endeavor.

For the above agendas, please call Loretta at 718-671-2958, Ann Eutsey at 718-320-1874 or Lydia at 718-6713005. You can reach us Monday to Saturday from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. in the evening from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Good health and healings are wished to all.

—Lydia Ruas

Einstein Cancer Fund

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Reflections

by Rabbi Solomon I. Berl Spiritual Leader of Young Israel Synagogue Judaism is a religion for all seasons. There is even a prayer for when it rains too much. In the prayer book edited by Seligman Isaac Baer in the nineteenth century entitled, “Avodas Yisrael” (“The worship of Israel”), the following prayer is found.

“Dear G-d, please stop the rain for you know that your people are so made that they cannot take too much evil or too much good.”

There is great wisdom in this prayer. Too much food causes obesity.

Too much affluence causes inner corrosion. Too much power corrupts.

Too much love smothers.

There is an old Yiddish proverb that says, “Tsu gut is nisht gut.”

“Too good is no good.” Whether it be rain, sunshine, possessions, or whatever, we must use it in moderation and balance, for there can be too much of a good thing.

Young Israel of Co-op City

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

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

On Friday evening, Sabbath services begin at 10 minutes after the candlelighting time. Saturday morning serv-

ices start at 9 a.m. Rabbi Berl delivers his sermon at 10:30 a.m.

The Rabbi’s class on the Torah reading at 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.

Our annual library art show will begin in June at the Baychester Library located in the Bartow Mall in Co-op City. Our paintings are exhibited in the library for the month of June in celebration of Bronx Month. Stop by and see our work. We know you’ll be impressed.

Art classes will end in June for the summer but will resume in September.

If you are interested in taking art classes with a very talented instructor, Moses

Groves, you can contact him at 201862-0847 or K. Klaus at 718-379-6074.

We will also be offering a mosaics class where you can design a project by cutting beautiful glass and create a finished piece. Ms. Patricia O’Connell has been teaching mosaics for over 30 years in Westchester County. The date announced to begin in September.

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

—Sylvia Lochansky

Bldg. 16 United Association had their first bake sale on May 23rd and what a great turnout. We sold everything! Giving thanks to our wonderful neighbors from both sides of Bldg. 16.

We appreciate your donations of cakes and pies for this occasion. We have planned for our annual fish fry for Saturday, June 27, starting around noon lasting until we are sold out. Please

Baychester Visual Arts Association

Men’s Club Traditional Synagogue

Men’s Club Traditional Synagogue is running a trip to RESORT’S CAS-INO in Atlantic City on Sunday, July 12. Have a day of fun on the boardwalk, shopping and all the sight and sounds of Atlantic City. The COST: $35 per person with a $25 slot. Player may use any machine or table.

I would like to remind you that you need a RESORT’s casino card or government photo ID card (such as a Driver or Non-Driver License or Passport) to get your bonus slot play. Payment is due by July 6.

Please send checks and make it out to the following: Men’s Club Traditional

Building 13 Association

Foxwoods and the Tanger Outlet Stores trip is scheduled for October 3, leaving from 100 Casals Place at 8:00 a.m. The cost is $65. First payment of $35 due June 30, 2nd payment $30 is due on August 28). The Tanger Outlets includes over 80 popular brand name stores. So you have shopping, dining and gaming. The trip will include the casino with bonus luncheon buffet and shopping with discount booklets. Join us and have some fun!

Summer Fun Day is scheduled for June 20 from 12 p.m.-6:00 p.m. between Carver Loop and Casals Place. Weather permitting, we will have a DUNK TANK and guess who has agreed to get dunked!!!!! Each week, a name will be revealed. First reveal -Chief Apollo, CCPD. The second reveal - Michelle Sajous. Be there, between 2:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.! You don’t want to miss our Dunk Tank participants this year; more information to follow. Keep reading in the weeks to come to see the list of names.

Our special guest is the fantastic Juan Ortega, One Man Band (weather permitting). Come early so you can join the Salsa dance contest, from

1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m. DJ Val will also have the music going, “oldies and newbies.” Don’t miss Name That Tune!!! A Zumba and Martial Arts demonstration is scheduled to take place, you don’t want to miss it.

Fifty (50) free shirts will be given to the first youth to arrive. The Parks Department is bringing skating equipment. There will be free refreshments and lots of family fun.

Youth under 18 years old must have a parent sign a waiver form to participate in games. Skills and Drill basketball and Velocity Track Club will be there to prepare you for your race and game.

Your building will post when tshirts will be given out. No shirts will be sold the day of the event, so purchase in advance.

Checks for Building 13 events should be made payable to Building 13 Assoc., Inc. and mailed to: Bldg. 13 Assoc., Inc., 100 Casals Place #32K, Bronx, NY 10475. For information, contact Gail Sharbaan at 718-671-3801 or Leslie Peterson at 718-320-1370; our website: http://www.bldg13assoc.com or e-mail us at building13assoc@ yahoo.com.

Thanks for making our team work.

—Leslie Peterson

look for the flyers throughout the bldgs.

Game nite is coming soon. Pokeno, Risk, dominoes and Bingo. There is a game for everyone. Refreshments will be served. A heartfelt thank you to our

new members. Welcome!

I will close saying thanks to all for all that you do, especially the officers of Bldg 16 United.

—Teri-Ann Garcia

Building 16 United Association

Shalom Jewish Funeral Home, Inc. George Farr - Funeral Director

(718) 828-1700 / 914-654-1700 Keeping Tradition Under Rabbinical Supervision

1528 Castle Hill Avenue Bronx, NY 10462 www.shalomjewish.com Services from Our Chapel, Graveside or Synagogue Parking Facilities • Pre-Arrangements

Synagogue of Co-op City, 120 Erdman Place, Building 27B, Bronx, NY 10475.

We provide a free snack going, play games, and on the return trip, we show a movie.

FOR RESERVATIONS, CALL: Gary, (718) 671-8424, or Bruce, (718) 320-2234.

PLEASE NOTE: PICK-UP TIMES have changed: Einstein Loop, 8:15 a.m.; Asch Loop, 8:25 a.m.; Dreiser Loop, 8:35 a.m.

Everyone is invited to all our functions. We hope you will join us.

Shalom!

—Bruce Gitelson

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Co-op City Times / June 6, 2015

Greater Love Baptist Church

“If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach, and it will be given to him. But let him ask in faith, with no doubting, for he who doubts is like a wave of the sea driven and tossed by the wind. For let not that man suppose that he will receive anything from the Lord; he is a double-minded man, unstable in all his ways.” —James 1:5-8 Spiritual Food For Thought: In your questions about how to proceed, wait until you have a definitive answer.

Any doubt about your direction or responses to circumstances will produce double-mindedness. If you need wisdom, ask God, and then wait for an answer. For, it is his desire to guide your steps and keep you in a spiritual flow.

Let Jesus lead.

Sr. Pastor Presiding Elder Boyce Landrum, Pastor Carol and the entire

Greater Love family cordially invite you join us for Praise & Worship service. We are conveniently located at 900 Co-op City Blvd. (Bldg. 2A), on the ground level, Bronx, N.Y. 10475; main entrance - red buzzer. Free parking is available in Garage #1 on Darrow Place. Parking stubs will be validated at the church.

MID-WEEK PRAYER MEETINGS BEGIN WEDNESDAY-JUNE 10th at 1:00 P.M. Greater Love’s anointed prayer warrior, Elder Vinetta Archer-Dyer, will lead weekly prayer meetings on Wednesdays at 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Come with your special prayer requests during this time.

All are invited to attend.

On Sunday, June 14th at 3:00 p.m., Greater Love Church will fellowship with the Prince of Peace Tabernacle, 555 W. 182nd Street, New York, NY, Reverend Ola Graham-Boyd, Pastor –

Fr. Taylor and the congregation of St. Joseph’s cordially invite you to worship with us in Co-op City at 155 Dreiser Loop, lower level. All are welcome.

Weekly Schedule: Sunday service with Holy Communion and Sunday School are both at 9 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. Bible study is held each

Wednesday at 7 p.m. Choir rehearsal is on Thursday 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.

We look forward to welcoming everyone at 9:00 a.m. on Sunday, June 7, when we will celebrate the Second Sunday after Pentecost.

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 a variety of 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.

Sunday Services – The first Sunday of the month is a bilingual service with communion at 10 a.m.

Every other week, the English Service at 9 a.m. and the Spanish Service at 11:30 a.m. Children: At 10:30 a.m., classes are for 3 yrs. – 12 yrs. The curriculum being used is The Super Book.

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

them.” Matthew 18:20. Tuesday evenings at 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Thursday mornings at 10:30 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. Come and bring your prayer needs so we can pray together.

Remember that prayer brings many blessings, which God has promised to all his children that have a personal relationship with Him. Trip to the Holy Land Experience in Florida: We will be having a 9-day trip to the Holy Land

Experience in Orlando, Florida from August 8 to August 16. The trip is $799 per double occupancy. A $75 deposit will hold your seat. We will be stopping at different places and will spend two days at the Holy Land Experience and two extra days in Florida. For information, call Linda at (917) 684-6463. If there is no answer, leave a message and she will get back to you. There are still seats available.

—Rev. Dr. Milca C. Plaud

The Debs Place Townhouse Association will hold its June meeting on Thursday, June 11 at 7 p.m. in Room 1 of the Dreiser Center. Since we will not be meeting during the summer months, this

will be our final meeting until September.

No speaker has been invited and the meeting will be devoted to a review of the past year and a look ahead to the

plans and projects of the next. We will discuss ways to stimulate better attendance. Suggestions for activities in the next year will be in order, as well as suggested topics and speakers.

Of course, there will be special refreshments to celebrate the end of the season. All Debs Townhouse residents are encouraged to attend.

—Nels Grumer

for their Men’s Service; The theme: “Men Motivated by the Love of God (John 3:16)” Pastor Carol Landrum will be the guest preacher for the afternoon.

Departure from Greater Love will be at 2:00 p.m.

Mark your calendar for our Father’s Day Worship Service, followed by a special brunch on Sunday, June 21st, 11 a.m. The church doors are open to ALL! Reminder: Greater Love’s Heart to Sole Walking Club meets on the Section 1 Greenway (stage area) on Saturday mornings 7:00 a.m. Morning prayer is from 7:00-7:15, followed by our morning walk from 7:15-8:30. Please be on time! Kindly call/email the church to let us know that you are interested in joining us.

We still accept non-perishable and toiletry donations for our food pantry.

Feel free to stop in or give us a call. God

St. Joseph’s Episcopal Anglican Church

Fundraising Event On Saturday, June 27, the ECW will be sponsoring a trip to North Fork, L.I., Pindar Vineyards for Wine Tasting, Luncheon at the Sound View Inn Restaurant and discount shopping at the famous Tanger Outlets. Donation, $100 per person. Bus leaving at 8:30 a.m. from Dreiser Loop. Call 718-320-0844 for more information.

Outreach Program: We continue to

Evangelical Church of Co-op City – UMC Open Doors, Open Hearts and Open Minds

Debs Place Townhouse Association

bless all in the community who continue to support our pantry and Christian library.

Greater Love’s Weekly Schedule Church phone: 347-920-5607; email: glcubc@optonline.net.

Sunday Bible School for Young People: 10:00 a.m. (sharp) Sunday Morning Worship: 11:00 a.m.

Holy Communion – First Sunday Adult Bible Study/Discipleship Class: Tuesday evenings, 7:00 p.m.

Afternoon Prayer Meeting: Wednesday, 1:00 p.m.-2 p.m.

Training for Service - A Survey of the Bible: Thursdays at 7:00 p.m.

Family Movie Nite: Third Friday, 6:30 p.m. (next: June 19th) Youth Bible Study/Rehearsal: 2nd & 4th Fri. at 6:30 p.m.

—Pastor Carol Landrum collect non-perishable food for the feeding program at Grace Episcopal Church in West Farms. Please remember to donate.

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

“For there is forgiveness with you; *therefore you shall be feared.” — (Psalm 130:3) —M. Chambers

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

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