Co-op City Times 6/22/19

Vol. 54 No. 25

Saturday, June 22, 2019

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“Team for Progress” Candidates Dominate 2019 Board Election All six candidates running on the Team for Progress slate in the 2019 Riverbay Board of Directors election were handily elected by Co-op City shareholders and

was a newcomer to the Board who also ran on the “Team for Progress” slate, Bishop Angelo Rosario.

Incumbent directors Andrea Leslie placed fourth with 2,959 votes and Claudia Sampson followed in fifth

of the term of a former director, Junius Williams, who was removed from the Board for cause earlier this year. Mr. Williams was also a candidate in this year’s Board election.

will begin their terms when sworn in on Wednesday, June 26, at an Open Board meeting.

Incumbent director Sonia Feliciano led the field with 3,391 votes, followed by Bernard Cylich, another incumbent, who received 3,256 votes. In third place

place with 2,877 votes. These five directors will serve three-year terms.

Michelle Marbury, another newcomer to the Board and Team for Progress candidate, placed sixth with 2,820 votes. She will serve two years, the remainder

In seventh place was another incumbent director, Leslie Peterson, who scored 2,768 votes. She was followed in eighth place by Evelyn Turner who garnered 2,748 votes. Ms. Turner, last year’s sixth place winner,

BY ROZAAN BOONE

Sonia Feliciano

Bernard Cylich

Bishop Angelo Rosario

Andrea Leslie

Juneteenth Celebration (see (see page page 2) 2)

Board rallies bus redesign response ahead of MTA open house

When it comes to family, there’s what you do to each other, and then there’s what you’ll all do together when someone threatens the family from the outside.

The response from Co-op City’s shareholders, the

BY JASON CHIREVAS

family in this case, has been uniform but cacophonous since the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) announced its draft plan earlier this month to streamline (Continued on page 3)

Claudia Sampson

Michelle Marbury

Board Elections

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Linda Berk

President’s Message

President

Thank you to all shareholders who participated in the board of directors’ election.

Just in time, we reached a quorum for our annual election, a requirement in our corporate by-laws. Making the quorum saved us from an additional cost of $30,000 and a do-over, meaning we would have had to go through the entire process all over again. These elections are critical as you choose the directors to represent you for oversight of Riverbay business and financials. This is an important responsibility which should be taken very seriously. Immediately upon reconvening, the board needs to develop ways to educate and motivate the community to participate in our elections.

Stay tuned as we strategize!

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An overflow crowd of about 600 shareholders packed the Bartow Center's room 31 to capacity June 20 for a planning and strategy meeting ahead of an open house showdown with MTA officials next week over a proposed redesign of Co-op City's bus routes.

Photo by Jason Chirevas

Round 2 Elevator Modernization has Begun (See page 9 for story)

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Co-op City Times / June 22, 2019

President’s Report

years and bus service has always been needed for the survival of the community. It was never a question whether our buses were needed.

So not only are we restricting the residents from moving about with their lives, it makes it a struggle to get Riverbay employees, school teachers, store employees and professionals here. It makes our community less desirable and harder to serve.

RALLY, Thursday Evening Thank you to everyone who came out on Thursday, June 20; we needed you and you showed up! The urgent call to action was heard and there was an overwhelming response! As a community, we cannot stand by and watch this happen to Co-op City. We stood up to the city and fought back the invasive bright LED billboards; we will have to stand up for this which will affect everyone living in Co-op City one way or the other. On Thursday, June 20, I called for a community-wide meeting to discuss our thoughts on this issue. We had room 31 in Bartow Center packed and the overflow were in the courtyard listening to the speakers over a sound system set up.

After members of the board expressed their concerns and desires, one-by-one, shareholders – young, old, and disabled – made their feelings very clear. Each

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MTA Proposed Bus Plan MTA recently announced their plan to reroute buses servicing Co-op City. When I heard what the plan was, I could not believe it! Reading the plan, I kept thinking this cannot be real, but it is. Their plan is to end most bus lines at Bay Plaza or Asch Loop and one at Dreiser Loop. There will no longer be a Bx 26, Bx 28, Bx 29, Bx 30, or QBx 50! So, what’s left? The Bx 23 to circle Co-op City and connect us to the 6 train and all other buses. Oh, they do plan on instituting an express bus to South Street Ferry! Co-op City, under this plan, would become a three-fare zone. The nerve, that they offer us the two free transfers we previously had as a token compromise!

Basically, this new plan tells me that the MTA has completely negated the needs of the community, the largest NORC (naturally occurring retirement community) in the country. We are a community of seniors, students, disabled and working families, most of whom are municipal employees. This new plan will strangle this community, making it impossible to get to and from work, school, medical appointments and other travel needs. Ending the buses at Bay Plaza says it is more important to get the rest of the Bronx here to shop in Bay Plaza. This community has been here 50

speaker was articulate and expressed the challenges and inconveniences this proposed plan would cause to their travels getting in and out of Co-op City, a geographically isolated community. Seniors and disabled struggle with the current bus system that needs improvement of schedules and cleanliness. Young students too will be limited in their educational options due to the extensive transfers necessary to access schools and the various colleges in New York! Everyone was prepared to get out and let their voice be heard, prepared for the long haul that we realize this fight will take. As I told the audience, this will be our Montgomery, AL protest! If the people of color could endure a bus strike for over a year, we can keep this fight going for as long as it will take. MTA, the state and the Governor’s office will see they have woken up this sleeping giant.

Ad Hoc Committee Formed The community has formed an Ad Hoc Committee to come up with strategies and a plan. There is a good mix of young students, working, disabled and MTAknowledgeable shareholders who are eager to contribute to the game plan. The first meeting will be on Monday, June 24, prior to the MTA-sponsored meeting on Thursday, June 27, 2019.

Co-op City’s 50th Anniversary Juneteenth Celebration

BY TORIEA McCAUSELAND There wasn’t a seat left in the room for Co-op City’s Juneteenth Celebration in the Bartow Center on Wednesday, June 19, as guests of all ages and backgrounds attended the event.

The Juneteenth Celebration, a 50th Anniversary event, was an evening of reflection, historical learning, and entertainment.

Riverbay Board President Linda Berk was happy about the day’s turnout. “I’m thrilled to see that this

put on a comical and yet educational play, teaching the audience about the history of Juneteenth. Dressed as a man from the 1800s, Mr. Green took guests on an historical journey from the Emancipation Proclamation to touching on issues that are still relevant today, over hundreds of years later. Like many other holidays centered around freedom, Mr. Green suggested that Juneteenth should be celebrated every day.

Middle school teacher and Section 5 resident,

CSO Contact Numbers

Cooperators who live in Buildings 1-14, may contact CSO 1 in Dreiser, Room 6, at (718) 320-3300, and follow the prompts.

CSO 2 covers Buildings 15-25 and is located in the Bartow Community Center, Room B. The office may be contacted by calling (718) 320-3300, and follow the prompts.

CSO 3 covers Buildings 26-35 and is located in Room 37 in the Einstein Center. The office can be reached by calling (718) 320-3300 and follow the prompts.

On Wed., June 19, in the Bartow Center, residents and friends enjoyed Co-op City’s 50th Anniversary Juneteenth Celebration, featuring entertaining and dynamic performances honoring the historic milestone.

Photos by Toriea McCauseland

room is full – this is Co-op City celebrating our 50th anniversary,” she said.

Alena Powell, 50th Anniversary event planner, hosted the festivities. First, she introduced eighteen-year New York Police Department veteran and singer Thenayiz Ouvan, who lead the audience in singing, “Lift Every Voice and Sing;” guests joined in and sang in unison.

Next on the program was a crowd-pleasing performance by Soul Latin Line Dancers. Led by Cynthia Nixon, the Soul Latin Line Dancers brought down the house so much so the audience cheered for an encore. After that, the vibrant group of seniors delivered another show-stopping presentation.

The celebration finale featured actor and producer, Michael Green of the Shades of Truth Theater, who

Rhonda Canty, wore her Juneteenth T-shirt to the program. She said: “Juneteenth is something that we all should know about. It’s essential to acknowledge any day that celebrates us. This is an important event because the slaves in Texas weren’t freed for three years after the emancipation.”

Although President Abraham Lincoln announced the Emancipation Proclamation on Sept. 22, 1862 freeing slaves, those in Galveston, Texas weren’t released until June 19, 1865. For most, Juneteenth is a time to reflect, honor, and celebrate the end of slavery for all, including those in the deepest parts of the south. Today, only 46 out of 50 states recognize this day as a national holiday or day of observance.

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Co-op City Times / June 22, 2019

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

Section 2 Fun Day Today Section 2 Fun Day is taking place today, June 22, starting at noon and capping off at 6 p.m., the fun will take place at Carver Loop and Casals Place. There will be a fire department mobile van for the kids, an obstacle course, a “gold rush” scavenger hunt and the first 50 kids in attendance get free t-shirts. Free cotton candy, popcorn and hot dogs will also be served so come out and kick the summer off with your kids!

Farmers Market Harvest Home Farmer’s Market is back in Co-op City. The market will be open every Wednesday from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. until November 20 at Asch Loop and Aldrich Avenue supplying freshly picked, natural produce. Also back this year are weekly healthy recipe cooking demonstrations at the Farmer’s Market. That program will start on June 26. Cooking sessions will run from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. so come out to learn new ways to eat healthy.

Recipes change every week so check Harvest Home’s social media pages for more information on the upcoming cooking demonstrations. WIC, FMNP Coupons, Health Bucks, Debit/Credit, SNAP and EBT will be accepted starting June 26.

BVA Art Exhibit at Baychester Library The Baychester Visual Arts Association (BVA) is having an Art Show at the Baychester Library in celebration of Bronx Month.

The paintings are above the bookshelves so the next time you are in the library, look up to see the beautiful artwork of local artists.

The exhibit will run through the end of the month.

If you SEE something, SAY SOMETHING!!!

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and redesign its bus service borough-wide. nections to ADA-accessible subway stations are priorities No, cooperators have said, this is not a good idea. In fact, of the draft bus service redesign plan. the overall sentiment has been the proposed plan is a threat According to data for Co-op City’s 10475 zip code from to shareholders’ ability to get onto and off their own property. the same survey, 35.9 percent of the 9,030 residents 65 or over In an effort to focus shareholders’ energy, and put together have a disability related to “ambulatory difficulty.” That number some specific responses to the MTA’s plan, the Co-op City is slightly higher than the 32.3 percent of overall Bronx residents Board of Directors held a meeting Thursday, June 20, in age 65 and up who have an ambulatory disability. room 31 of the Bartow Center. The meeting, attended by an Although none of Co-op City’s residents live along a suboverflow crowd of about 600 resway line, the draft MTA bus reidents, was intended as a strategy design plan does include buses that session in advance of an open would take shareholders to stations house with MTA officials schedalong the 2, 5 and 6 lines, albeit uled to take place in the same room with transfers at the Asch and next Thursday, June 27.

Dreiser Loops in most cases.

The open house, one of a series Mobility issues and the anticipaaround the Bronx, will be held in tion of fewer buses less often aren’t the spirit of making the bus route shareholders’ only concerns. Board redesign process a “collaborative” member Rod Saunders, chair of the one, according to MTA officials.

Legislative Committee, said there The board members present are safety issues as well.

June 20, led by President Linda “If it’s after 11 o’clock and you Berk, also used the occasion of the come from Lehman College or meeting, at times called a rally, to someplace else, they want you to recruit shareholders as members get off your bus, be in the dark and of an ad hoc committee that will go home in the rain,” Mr. Saunders be tasked with forming specific said. “They are insane.” responses and resistance efforts to In his role as Legislative Comthe MTA’s plan. mittee chairman, Mr. Saunders se“We’ve all got something in this,” The view of the June 21 meeting inside Bartow Center’s cured the presence of representatives Ms. Berk told those assembled at room 31 as reflected in one of the room's windows. from the offices of state Assemblythe start of the meeting, hoping to Through the window, overflow shareholders, among man Michael Benedetto and state estimated 600 in attendance, sit outside, listening strike a chord of unity right from the Sen. Jamaal Bailey at the June 20 through jury-rigged speakers.

Photo by Jason Chirevas the start. meeting. On June 21, Benedetto told As the draft plan is currently configured, the only bus left to the Co-op City Times he’s on the shareholders’ side. travel throughout Co-op City would be the Bx23, which the “I am very disappointed with the MTA’s proposal,” Benedetto MTA says would act as a “circulator.” It would begin and end said. “Co-op City has every right to be upset, and I will stand its route at the Pelham Bay Park train station and travel to all side-by-side with my Co-op City constituents as we continue parts of Co-op City at a greater rate of frequency while making our fight with the MTA to get the bus service Co-op City defewer stops. serves and was promised.”

It’s the planned fewer stops — combined with the need for In addition to speed and service reliability, the MTA cites shareholders not living in Section 5 to use the Bx23 to travel to decreased ridership as a reason to redesign the Bronx’s bus Section 5 in order to get another bus out of Co-op City — that service. In explaining the reasons for the drop in riders, the has shareholders, who’ve already lost other routes in the past, MTA draft plan mentions slower bus speeds, rider shifts to feeling cheated out of much of the bus service on which they’ve other forms of transportation and “demographic shifts.” come to rely.

Shareholder Nick Liberati told the Co-op City Times this “Section 5 is comprised of 10 high-rise buildings … plus a week he thinks there’s another reason for declining bus ridcluster of townhouses,” shareholder Hattie Overman said. “There ership the MTA is overlooking: fare-beaters. are people who need to get to work. And one bus will not be “At many locations, you can wait on line and can’t get on sufficient, just in Section 5 alone.” the bus because it fills up a lot faster from the rear,” Liberati Under the MTA draft plan, Asch Loop and Dreiser Loop said. “It is insulting that you risk waiting on line and pay the would act as connection points for buses out of Co-op City — fare and the fare-beaters get a free ride and better service.” with the revamped Bx26 servicing Asch and the Bx30 connecting The start of the June 20 meeting was delayed 30 minutes at Dreiser — but anyone out of walking distance to those conas technicians and board members made arrangements for nection points would have to take the Bx23 to get to them. the overflow crowd to be able the hear the proceedings both All of these proposed changes, if enacted, would appear to in the hallway outside room 31 as well as outside the Bartow make Co-op City a three-fare zone for most shareholders looking Center entirely along room 31’s windows. to get from their homes to work or play in Manhattan.

Although the crowd started to dwindle at about the 45According to the MTA, these changes are designed to minute mark, the emotional highpoint of the meeting came make riders’ bus trips into and out of Co-op City faster and almost an hour in, when Riverbay General Manager Noel more direct.

Ellison, speaking in his capacity as a shareholder, crystalized “Currently, many of the Co-op City routes provide complex his fellow residents’ sentiments in true rally fashion. But he and duplicative service at varying frequencies throughout added a caveat: The energy and attendance evident June 20 the day,” the draft plan reads. “Our proposal aims to simplify need to continue for as long as it takes if shareholders’ efforts the routing by concentrating service and increasing frequency to combat the MTA’s proposed plan are going to succeed. within Co-op City and to Pelham Bay Park Station … while “You have seven days to practice your unity,” Ellison said. encouraging transfers at key areas for service to other areas “When we walk in, the state people are going to realize that, outside of Co-op City.” whenever they have a decision to make about Co-op City, According to the MTA’s draft plan, the loss of nine stops they’re going to sit us at the table first.” along the Bx23 route will lead to added walk times of one Ms. Berk recruited shareholders for the ad hoc committee to two minutes for shareholders to get to one of the remaining from the podium throughout the night. Board member Bernard stops, but the plan does not break those times down any Cylich will be in charge of the committee. He told the Cofurther in terms of the varying degrees of mobility some coop City Times he hopes to have the ad hoc’s membership setoperators experience. tled in time for a meeting Monday, June 24, three days before The MTA draft plan does say officials took density of disthe open-house showdown with the MTA. abled residents in the Bronx into account and, according to The MTA plans to finalize its bus redesign plan for the 2016 Census American Community Survey data, found the Bronx in September. highest concentration of such residents to be located along Mr. Saunders told the paper MTA President of the New subway lines and “largely in the central Bronx.” This, the York City Transit Authority Andy Byford is expected to MTA said, means streamlining routes and expanding conattend the July 27 meeting.

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Election Results

Co-op City Times / June 22, 2019

was seated on the board in late February to replace Mr. Williams, and as per the corporation’s bylaws, she had to run this year in order to maintain her seat. Mr. Williams placed ninth with 2,376 votes, and rounding out the field was another new candidate to the Board election, Mr. Aaron Carnegie, who received 1,527 votes.

The review and certification of the votes by the 2019 Election Committee, chaired by Director Leah Richardson and co-chaired by Director Francine Reva Jones, took place on Friday, June 14, in the Bartow Center and each candidate, along with a resident-observer, were allowed to witness the procedure. Following the review, the 2019 Election Committee certified that there were 15,054 eligible Co-op City shareholders of record as of April 8, 2019 – the date candidates’ petitions were due back to the Riverbay Legal Department – making this year’s quorum 5,018 votes. The election committee further certified that, as reported by the community’s independent election contractor, Election-America, a total of 5,257 ballots were cast and of those, 3,737 were paper ballots and 1,520 were electronic ballots.

“The Co-op City 2019 Board of Directors’ election is finally over, and the voters of Co-op City have made their choices,” said Director Richardson. “Having chaired the election committee this year, I am still convinced of the importance of individual votes. This is a challenging and thankless position. And, while much has been written about voter apathy, disinterest, or lack of confidence in our voting process, I can assure the voters of Co-op City who cast their ballots during the election process that a large group of dedicated people took the process seriously, and voted.”

One election challenge has been filed by Ms. Evelyn Turner and is currently being reviewed.

Election-America’s breakdown of voter turnout recorded the Debs Place townhouses with the highest percentage, 52.24%; followed by Building 21B with 51.37%, Broun Place townhouses with 50.70% and Earhart Lane townhouses with 50%. The majority of the other buildings recorded voter participation in the 30% range, and a few in the 40% and less than 30% ranges.

“I want to thank my fellow shareholders for electing me to another term on the Riverbay Board,” said Ms. Feliciano. “It has been a humbling experience to be able to run with your blessings and support. As I reflect on the many improvements that have been accomplished in our community over that last several years, there is still much more that needs to be done. I am so happy to have had the opportunity to speak with many of you. I will continue to be your voice today and everyday ensuring that the very things I talked about and the things you expressed concerns on come to fruition. We deserve nothing more than the very best as shareholders in this great community of ours.

Ms. Feliciano also thanked all of the candidates who participated in this election. “You stepped up and provided a different option,” she said. “I feel that we would not have choice if we did not have challengers. Most importantly, we should never stop fighting for what is right. It is time to start looking forward to a fresh perspective and providing valuable insight in representing our community. I look forward to working with all of our newly elected Board directors, Claudia Sampson, Bernard Cylich, Andrea Leslie, Michelle Marbury and Bishop Angelo Rosario; the community; committee members and management.”

Mr. Cylich said: “In an overwhelming vote of confidence for our candidates, cooperators sent a clear message of support for our leadership, accomplishments, and affirmation of our commitment to a progressive program.”

Mr. Cylich noted that he and his running mates and fellow Board members are proud of the historic $102 million in cash reserves that they have saved the Riverbay Corporation over the last fiveyear period. “This saving will forestall massive carrying charge increases to obtain the $158 million in funding for thirty-nine essential capital projects, such as replacing all 160 elevators with state-of-the art ones, installing sixty-five ADA-compliant lobby doors, upgrading all lobbies as well as modernizing Dreiser Auditorium. Not only will these projects, when completed, enhance our quality of life; they will keep our homes livable, safe, and affordable,” he pointed out.

Mr. Cylich, nevertheless, made note of the fact that there is much work to be done.

“We remain aware, however, of shortcomings needed to be addressed, especially the delivery of services. With the opening of the planned centralized calling center as well as the completion of the installation of Yardi, an electronic operation program, we anticipate that the delivery of services will become more efficient, expeditious, and cost-effective.

In addition, we will work aggressively with management to find solutions to convector• Practicing in Co-op City since caused floodings in our apartments,” said Mr. Cylich.

Bishop Angelo Rosario said: “Peace, blessings and congratulations to Bernie Cylich, 1975 Sonia Feliciano, Andrea Leslie, Claudia Sampson and Michelle Marbury. I thank the other members who served on the board and worked for our community. I thank the commu• Board Certified in Foot Surgery nity for your vote of confidence in electing me to serve. It is my desire that we function as a board with respect and dignity, facing the challenges to maintain Co-op City’s afford• ALL conditions of the foot ability and our services up-to-date. I encourage shareholders to join the various committreated tees that interest them. God bless Co-op City.”

“I am so humbled by the continued support we get from our fellow shareholders to move forward in the struggle to stabilize Co-op City financially, repair its infrastructure and • We accept most health improve the quality of life for all our residents,” said Ms. Leslie. “I pledge to continue to insurance plans work with the board to strengthen it as a team working for a better Co-op City.”

Ms. Sampson said: “As a re-elected Board member, I am grateful for the support from my community that understood and embraced our vision that we consistently expressed • Participating in the Medicare throughout the campaign. The effort and resources invested in getting across our message Diabetic Shoe Program of forward thinking, clear-eyed leadership, and continued progress paid off in a resounding victory for Team for Progress. For this, we’re all grateful and humbled. Now’s the • Evening and Saturday time for everyone to roll up their sleeves and get busy doing the heavy lifting required to appointments bring to fruition the myriad projects in need of completion to reach our goal of keeping Co-op City affordable and a safe place to live. But, we can’t do it alone. The Board, comprised of 15 members, is simply not equipped to do it all. Like some shareholders, many of us have full-time jobs. We need you, shareholders, who love this community as much Dr. Lewis Wolstein as we do, to commit to doing your part to ensure that the cooperative continues to thrive, and to become more fully engaged by voting in your annual elections. No one should be dragged kicking and screaming to vote for or against candidates running for a board seat.

Please join a committee, attend your building association meetings regularly, invite Board members and management to listen and speak at your meetings, and definitely speak up when you see something amiss in Co-op City. This is your home! See the glass as half full, rather than half empty. Use your voices and let us know how we can get better!”

“As we begin this journey, I am reminded of the saying from Maya Angelou’s poem, ‘To Our Grandmothers,’ which states, ‘I come as 1, but I stand as 10,000.’ I wish to augment that powerful phrase by saying to you, I come as 1, but I stand as 43,752, which is Building 8 • Ground Floor the latest quote on total residents in Co-op City, and every time you see me, think of that Section 1 • Co-op City • Bronx, NY 10475 because every time I go into the board room, I will remind (Continued on page 7) (Continued from page 1)

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Co-op City Times / June 22, 2019

Juneteenth Celebration

BVA Art Exhibit

Shareholders along with Riverbay Board Directors were among those in attendance at Co-op City’s 50th Anniversary Juneteenth Celebration.

Photos by Toriea McCauseland

Since May 28, the Baychester Visual Arts Association has exhibited artwork in the Baychester Library in celebration of Bronx Month. The works are displayed above the bookshelves, so come visit the library to enjoy these pieces and support local artists. The exhibit will run through the end of the month.

Photos by Brandon Ortiz

Rivers Run Father’s Day Event

Children and adults alike came out to the Rivers Run Community Garden on Sunday, June 16, for an enjoyable Father’s Day painting workshop. Photos by Gail Sharbaan

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Co-op City Times / June 22, 2019

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

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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 are solely the writer’s, and not necessarily shared by the Co-op City Times or Riverbay Corp.

Letters to the Editor

Voter Confidence in Our Campaign

To the Editor: The Coalition to Save Affordable Housing is pleased to announce all six of its Team for Progress candidates in the Riverbay Board election won in a sweep. The six included incumbents Claudia Sampson, Sonia Feliciano, Andrea Leslie, and myself, and two non-incumbents, Bishop Rosario and Michelle Marbury.

In an overwhelming vote of confidence for our candidates, cooperators sent a clear message of support for our leadership, recognition of our accomplishments, and affirmation of our commitment to a progressive program.

We are proud of the historic $102 million in cash reserves we saved within a five-year period. This saving will forestall massive carrying charge increases to obtain the $158 million in funding for 39 essential capital projects, such as replacing all 160 elevators with state-of-the art ones, installing 65 ADA-compliant lobby doors and upgrading all lobbies as well as modernizing Dreiser Auditorium. Not only will these projects, when completed, enhance our quality of life; they will keep our homes livable, safe and affordable.

We remain aware, however, of shortcomings that need to be

addressed, especially the delivery of services. With the opening of the planned centralized calling center and the completion of the installation of Yardi, an electronic operation program, we anticipate the delivery of services will become more efficient, expeditious and cost-effective.

In addition, we will work aggressively with management to find solutions to convector-caused floodings.

Two issues must be addressed — only a united community can win: 1) Stopping the MTA’s proposed unacceptable bus service cuts and demand full restoration of routes Bx26, Bx28, and QBx50, formerly QBx1.

2) Lobby City Hall for a Co-op City Community Center, on a par with the Department of Parks Chelsea Recreation Center, with a swimming pool, a gym and programs in art, music, drama, science, and computers.

Working cooperatively we will prevail.

Kudos to our 20 volunteers who helped distribute flyers under every door, and those generous campaign contributors.

Special kudos to our talented graphic campaign literature designer, Linda Berk, co-chair of CTSAH. —Bernard Cylich

Brass Tacks About Bus Routes

To the Editor: Shortly before the Q50 replaced the QBx1, it became mostly one-way thru Co-op City. Instead of being removed from Co-op City, the Q50 could adopt similar routing but also use Section 5 both coming and going, serving that section well as well as partly avoiding the congested thruway.

The Q50 could enterAsch and Dreiser Loops but only make the middle stop in each, restoring Flushing service to those loops while still being a limited-stop route. Alternatively, a shortened Q50 should at least still serve Bartow Avenue — preferably on the Co-op City side — rather than ending at the Pelham Bay Park Station.

Also, if the Bx26 and 28 are not cut back at the Co-op City end but restored to all sections, perhaps with one clockwise and the other counterclockwise in Sections 1 through 4 — preferably including Dreiser Loop — and extended from Section 5 to Pelham Bay Station, which reportedly was once considered for the 26, there might be no need for the Bx23. If such extended 26 and 28 routings, even if coordinated, wouldn’t be enough to adequately serve that station, the Bx30 could serve it also, or could serve Bay Plaza.

Alternatively, the 26 and 28 could double back from their current Section 5 terminus, via either Einstein Loop or side streets, to serve Sections 1 through 4.

—David J. Kanter

Lessons from Our History

To the Editor: I was offended by what I consider smearing candidates in this year’s election by a director in his viewpoint (May 25, 2019).

He stated: “It’s election season, and some candidates want you to vote for them. So, how would you vote in these cases?

Though never convicted, Shareholder A has been in trouble with the law on numerous occasions. Regardless, they flooded the newspaper with positive advertisements to get your vote.”

In my opinion, the director clearly attempted to vilify Team Progress candidates, implying they have “been in trouble with the law” as if that, in itself, disqualifies them as candidates.

I remind readers in June of 1975, 13,000 Co-op City families launched a rent-increase strike against an unconscionable increase. The leaders of that strike got in “trouble with the law,” defied court orders, held firm in spite of being threatened with punitive fines and jail time. The strike was settled with all charges dropped.

Our country was born because courageous colonists got in “trouble with the law” by challenging those laws. We would still be a colony of Britain if they had not successfully done so.

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.

Harriet Tubman broke into plantations and stole valuable private property – slaves – and led them to freedom. For getting in “trouble with the law,” a large bounty was placed on her head.

Members of Amalgamated Clothing Workers, sponsors of Co-op City, young immigrant women, were constantly in “trouble with the law” – jailed for picketing and striking against sweat shop conditions and exploitative wages. Their courageous actions ended sweat shop conditions, won better wages and benefits.

Rosa Parks, whose actions got her in “trouble with the law” when she refused giving up her seat to a white male passenger set off the modern civil rights movement.

A brave young black woman, Bree Newsome, climbed a flag pole in front of South Carolina State House in February 2017 and got in “trouble with the law” for tearing down the infamous confederate flag.

Our country is better off for courageous heroes who got in “trouble with the law.”

We deserve better from the director.

—Olivia Cylich

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Co-op City Times / June 22, 2019

Co-op City Department of Public Safety Takes Action Against Persons Caught Writing Graffiti Public Safety Report

BY LIEUTENANT PAM APOLLO The Co-op City Department of Public Safety and the New York City Police Department have taken proactive steps to enforce Graffiti Laws in Co-op City. Graffiti may seem like a victimless crime but, in fact, it causes unsightly damage, which is expensive to correct. Graffiti can also lead to more serious crimes, violence or involvement in gangs. Graffiti has been used to mark drug or gang territory. It is important for residents, especially cooperators with teenage or young adult children, to be aware of laws pertaining to graffiti as well as the signs of involvement in the graffiti culture.

Graffiti, and even gang-like graffiti, has been embraced by pop culture. Graffiti can be seen in videos and on popular clothing. Graffiti has even been embraced as an art form and can be seen in museums and galleries. Graffiti is colorful and can be a means of artistic expression. However, when graffiti defaces the property of another person without the permission of the owner, it becomes a crime. Graffiti on public property is always illegal.

The Co-op City Department of Public Safety works with the New York City Police Department’s Citywide Vandals Task Force. The Citywide Vandals Task Force is responsible for tracking and preventing vandalism in all five boroughs.

When the Department of Public Safety conducts building sweeps, potential gangrelated, biased or threatening graffiti is forwarded to the 45th Precinct. The Vandals Task Force compiles books of the worst offenders’ “tags,” or graffiti signatures, so that, when they are caught, they can be charged with all graffiti for which they are responsible throughout the five boroughs.

The New York City Police Department Citywide Vandals Task Force is based in Brooklyn with a satellite command in Manhattan and a graffiti coordinator in every precinct. The unit falls under the direction of the Transit Bureau because the subway system is still at the heart of the graffiti culture. The task force aims to eliminate graffiti by educating the public, speaking at schools and community meetings. More information about the New York City Citywide Vandals Task Force may be obtained at nyc.gov/html/nypd/html/crime_prevention/citywide_vandals_taskforce.shtml or by phone at 718-265-8899.

Riverbay Corporation works to reduce and eliminate graffiti by quickly painting over it after it is photographed and documented by the Department of Public Safety.

Rapid removal of graffiti cuts down on the amount of additional graffiti as a part of a “dialog” between different groups or associates.

The laws against graffiti vandals are serious in the city of New York. It is illegal for minors to purchase spray paint or broad tipped markers, storeowners are also

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myself that I come as 1, but I stand as 43, 752,” affirmed Ms. Marbury, one of the two newcomers to the Board this year, although she has been an active member of the community and served on Board committees for many years.

“Thank you for your petition signatures, your belief in me and your almighty, powerful vote. This is our community, shareholders, and using the 3 C’s (communication, conversation and change), we as a people will live the dream!” she added.

To live the dream, Ms. Marbury challenges all shareholders to “stop fighting against, resisting against and avoiding.”

She said: “I charge you all to surrender to stillness and focus on what ‘the dream’ is for you; and when that little voice speaks to you, write it down and take it to your building association. If you don’t have an active building association, form one. When time permits, I will be there to read them, and together, we will form a collective goal and purpose and we will reach it together.”

The six new Board directors will be sworn in on Wednesday, June 26, at an Open Board meeting to be held in room 31 of the Bartow Center at 7:30 p.m. and all shareholders are invited to attend. The 2019-2020 Board officers will also be elected at that meeting. In addition, the chair of the Audit and Cooperator Appeals Committee will be elected as these two committees continue their work throughout the summer months. Directors Leslie Peterson and Evelyn Turner will also be presented with plaques in appreciation of their service as Riverbay board members and to the community.

The 2019 election committee will also give its report.

This week, Director Leah Richardson expressed her gratitude to the volunteer shareholders who served on the committee.

held accountable. Any person found defacing public or private property with aerosol spray paint, broad tipped markers or etching acid will be charged to the fullest extent of the law. New York City offers a reward of $500 to any person who provides information leading to the apprehension, persecution or conviction of any person who vandalizes property.

Persons with information about graffiti should call 3-1-1 or 212-639-9675 from telephone numbers outside New York City’s five boroughs. Persons should also contact the Department of Public Safety at 718-671-3050. Riverbay Corporation is offering a $100 reward for information leading to the identification and apprehension of anyone writing graffiti within Co-op City.

Parents should be aware of any evidence their children are in any way involved with graffiti. They should watch for possession of spray paint or markers. Paint stains on skin or clothing are also a sign a child may be involved with graffiti.

Speak to your child and explain the consequences if you think they may be involved.

Graffiti enforcement is serious business in all areas of New York City. Any person arrested for graffiti offenses will also receive a Co-op City Community Complaint for anti-social conduct in connection with their arrest. A Community Complaint for Abuse of Premises will also be issued with a dollar amount equal to the cost of removing the graffiti or repairing Riverbay property. A Community Complaint carries a monetary fine, which doubles with each offense.

Residents are reminded bike riding is not permitted near buildings, in shopping malls or anywhere else signs prohibiting bicycle riding are posted. Drivers are reminded to use caution for bike riders in the streets. Always remember, if you see something, say something. Call 911 and the Department of Public Safety at 718-671-3050. Callers may remain anonymous when giving information. The Co-op City Department of Public Safety would like to thank all persons who have called in suspicious activity or sent information via our website. It is by your actions the crime rate remains low and a high quality of life is maintained.

Co-op City is a diverse community with people of all ages, abilities and characteristics.

All persons should remember to respect each other and embrace their differences.

Don’t forget to say hello to your neighbors when you pass each other in the hallway or in the street. It is also important to remember not all disabilities are visible. Someone who appears to be healthy may have a physical or developmental disability.

June is known as Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Awareness Month. It is also a good opportunity to learn about this disorder or others that may affect your friends, family members or neighbors. National HIV/AIDS Long Time Survivors Awareness Day and National Cancer Survivors Day are recognized in the month of June. It is a good time to schedule a doctor’s appointment and see what tests may be needed.

Knowledge is power, the more you learn the stronger you become.

Stay healthy, stay safe.

“I would like to thank the election co-chair, Board member Francine Reva-Jones, and shareholders Akeisha Neely, Sandy Krasove, Annette Newman and Janice Brown as well as Jeffery Buss, Esq. for their contributions and for supporting our efforts,” said Director Richardson. “All of these people work very hard to make sure elections are conducted according to the law. Special thanks to Ruth Ramos for her tireless efforts in handling the day-to-day operation of the election and making sure everything ran smoothly; she has a heart of gold.”

The 2019 voting period began on Wednesday, May 8, and was initially scheduled to end on Wednesday, May 22, however, the quorum had not yet been reached at that time and the election was extended 20 days to 11:59 p.m. on Tuesday, June 11. Election-America reported at 1 p.m. on Monday, June 10, a total of 5,059 ballots had been received.

This year’s voting incentive was conducted differently from past years. Instead of holding the random computerized drawing of five winners at the end of the election from among those who voted, to encourage shareholders to cast their ballots early and avoid an extension of the election, drawings took place every three business days to select one winner from among those who had cast their ballots up to that point. Winners were selected beginning on May 10 and leading up to the initial close of voting, May 22. Despite this, the quorum was not realized by May 22 and the election was extended to Tuesday, June 11.

This is the third consecutive year and the fifth time in Co-op City’s history that the quorum was not met by the initial end of the voting period. The first occurrence was in February 1979 when 1/3 of shareholders failed to vote in the election and then-commissioner of the state Division

of Housing, Victor Marrero, threatened to remove the sitting Board and appoint a new board. However, after a hearing on the matter, the housing commissioner ruled that the election was valid and the incoming directors could be seated, but only for a period of one-year, after which they were to run for re-election. In the meantime, the new Board was charged with revising the corporation’s bylaws to set the time and place of subsequent Board elections and to submit the document for approval by the state Division of Housing in order to avoid confusion about the election process in the future.

In 2015, the community again did not make the quorum on election day, Wednesday, May 20, 2015 forcing the election to be extended one additional day.

In 2017, the quorum was not met by the end of voting on May 31, 2017 and the election was extended to Tuesday, June 13, 2017.

Last year, once again, shareholders did not cast enough ballots by the end of the voting period, Wednesday, May 23, and the election was extended to Tuesday, June 12. At the 11:59 p.m. deadline on June 12, however, the ballot count was still 302 less than the number needed to meet the requirement that at least 1/3 of the community’s shareholders must cast their ballot to validate the annual election, in accordance with the corporation’s bylaws. In that case, the Riverbay Board passed emergency resolution 18-16 adopting a change to the 2018 election rules to allow bona fide mail-in ballots only that were received prior to the commencement of the voting period to be counted towards the quorum thus ensuring shareholders who voted early were not be disenfranchised. That satisfied the quorum, bringing the election to a close.

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Co-op City Times / June 22, 2019

The MTA Bronx Bus Network Redesign

City Blvd./Peartree Ave. pair, and we’d lose the Hunter Ave. at Earhart Lane stop. Is your stop one of them? How much further, exactly, will you need to walk to pick up your bus at the next stop or the previous stop?

Secretary The entire NYC bus system will face cuts similar to these.

Showdown Everyone I’ve spoken with thinks these cuts, or If you attended the MTA pre-meeting on the 20th threats of cuts, are outrageous, awful, draconian, disthen you already know about the upcoming showdown criminatory, and an assault on the community.

The MTA views it differently. NYC buses are the this Thursday, June 27, 2019.

As we all know by now, the Bronx Bus Network slowest in the country, NYC bus stops are placed closer Redesign Draft has plans for the entire city’s bus sys- together than anywhere else in the world, and the system. Those plans will cause riders’ routes to: 1) Be elim- tem is losing money. They need to make it more effiinated; 2.) Lose stops; 3) Be rerouted; 4) Require an cient for a majority of average riders, they say, by cutting routes, cutting stops, cutting twists and turns. extra transfer, or a combination of all of the above. specific plans for Co-op City would leave us So they interviewed riders. They interviewed peoTheir with just the Bx23 as a “circulator” that starts and ends ple by computer or in person on dark October evenings. at the #6 train at the Pelham Bay Park station. To leave They asked them what they would give up for a quicker Co-op City for any other destination, riders would commute. To make their commute faster and more need to get off the Bx23 to connect with all other buses reliable would they mind walking further to a bus stop?

– Bx12 at Bartow, Bx26 or Bx28 at Asch Loop, Bx30 (No problem.) How about making a transfer? (Sure.) at Dreiser Loop, and Bx29 or Q50 at Pelham Bay. The How about two transfers? (Umm…free?) Yes, indeed!

You’ll get free quick transfers and an overall speedplan eliminates Bx38 all together.

Think of all the different buses you ride to your many ier commute. Whataya say? destinations. Do you ride the Bx38 or the Bx30 to MonTwo thirds of those surveyed said, “Yes!” But they tefiore? After eliminating Bx38 and rerouting Bx30, did not speak for our entire community. They did not you’d be left with transferring from Bx23 to Bx28 as speak for the 20 percent of us at least who are seniors your only option. Do you catch the #2 or #5 train from living in our by-the-numbers naturally occurring retireBx30 at Gun Hill Road? The redesign would have you ment community (NORC). We are not average riders. take the Bx23 to the rerouted Bx30 to catch the train The MTA’s number one priority is speed. Comfort three stops further south at Pelham Parkway. If the and convenience are not even considered. Cost to the redesign draft becomes reality, you will need to trans- customer is being considered, however, when it fer at least once to get to City Island, Queens, Lehman comes to that extra transfer.

There had been a long-standing tradition, since 1930, Center, the Botanical Garden, or anywhere else.

Individual stops would also be eliminated from all I’ve read, of not imposing any extra financial burden on riders whenever bus line changes are made. That the bus lines in the city.

Looking just at Bx23, the plan is to remove nine of tradition ended in 2010 for many city riders in the outer the route’s current 47 stops. We’d lose the Bartow stops edges of the outer boroughs including our people in behind the Shop & Stop, Dreiser Loop at Debs Place, and the northern part of Co-op City. They needed to choose Asch Loop at Adler Place in both directions; we’d lose to either walk a very long way or pay an additional fare. the Co-op City Blvd./Bellamy Loop South and Co-op Many of the bus cuts were reversed, but not ours and

Director’s Viewpoint

Mary Pearson

a few other areas. To relieve that physical or financial inequity, NYS legislators voted to allow a “second free transfer.” It passed both houses in the state legislature – both the Assembly and the Senate.

Gov. Cuomo vetoed it.

Cuomo seems to have had a change of heart, because the new MTA redesign allows for free three-legged transfers. The new rule would not apply to all previous cut backs and reroutes, but it would apply to us. Riders could transfer from Bx23 to any connecting bus or train and then on to any additional connecting bus or train for the one fare.

Some say it’s not a given, but I’ve been assured by two different people at two different MTA open houses, that that is indeed the plan. NYC students have already won the free three-leg trips this May in Albany rulings.

I’ve been to two MTA open houses so far this month – on the 12th and the 17th. I learned a lot at both. But at the one on the 12th at the Bronx Museum, I mostly yelled and complained.

You’ll have your chance to do likewise this Thursday, June 27, 2019, in Bartow, room 31, from 6 - 8:30 p.m.

To me, some routing changes are negotiable, but the Bx23 stop removals are totally unacceptable. To others, the entire plan is unacceptable.

Bring the MTA representatives your questions, comments and concerns Thursday, June 27, in Bartow, room 31, from 6 - 8:30 p.m.

Showtime A former Harlem Globe Trotter name Jeffery Dollison aka Twirlee Delight will be part of the Hoops & Beats event this Saturday, June 29. It should be great fun for kids and codgers alike! Be there! I will.

I’ll also go to the Wednesday, July 3, Fireworks Extravaganza. (You remember my missing lawn chair from last year? Bring me back my chair!!!)

Both events, brought to us free, are part of our 50th Anniversary celebration.

You can reach me by voice or text at 718-219-2211 or by email at mpearson@riverbayboard.com.

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Letters to the Editor

We Need the Section 1 Green Way Back

To the Editor: Two topics: First, why are we spending $5 million to renovate the Dreiser Auditorium? If an event is booked with 200 people and 80 come by car, where do they park? And if there is a booking in the winter for 300 people and 110 come by car with a temperature of 15 degrees, where to they park? This is the first impression many guests will have of an event at Dreiser as well of Co-op City in general. If these examples are not what the renovation is for, then why are we spending $5 million?

In addition, perhaps this money can be used to cover a carrying charge increase.

Second, regarding the Section 1 green way. Before the change for emergency parking, the green way ran all the way to where the baseball field is now. When it was no longer needed, it was ripped up to return it to a green way. At the time, I had a biweekly doctor’s appointment and always walked across the green way.

One day I saw a truck putting fresh soil on the Section 1 part and figured it would soon put fresh soil on the second part.

This did not happen.

I realize this was done before the current board of directors existed, but we still only have half of a green way. Now, when an outdoor event is planned the new phrase is “Section 1 Green Way.” I have lived here for more than 50 years, and the green way has always extended to the baseball field. Could some of the $5 million be used to finish the rest of the green way? The way it looks now is not at all appealing. Again, this could be one of the first impressions a visitor may see.

In 50 years, this is my first letter to the Co-op City Times, so please take these comments as you wish.

—B. Schneider

Co-op City Times / June 22, 2019

Building 11 Association High School Scholarship Recipients

Congratulations and best wishes to our Building 11 Association High School Scholarship recipients for 2019, Rashad Nicholas and Aria Manley. We are very proud of these two young people!

—Sheila Richburg

Congratulations, Pierce!

Congratulations to our son, Pierce, on his graduation from PS 160. Pierce was honored at the Best and Brightest Ceremony for 5th grade and also received the UFT Award of Excellence in Mathematics at the Honors Assembly at PS 160.

Pierce, we are so very proud of you and all your accomplishments. If you continue to work hard, nothing can stop you. Looking forward to great things at MS 180.

Love, Mom & Dad. —-Ranee Gaynor

Graduates Awarded 2019 Co-op City Scholarships

Graduating high school seniors from Co-op City display their $500 prizes as recipients of the 2019 Co-op City Scholarship sponsored by Assembly Member Michael Benedetto, far right. This year’s awardees are Brittney White, second from left, Sarah Ramsumair, Elizabeth Hurtado, Laura Casanova, Diannelle Villarini, Beatrice Donker, Tahera Spence and Kayla Weir.

The scholarships were co-sponsored by U.S. Rep. Eliot Engel, represented by his aide, Richard Fedderman, (far left); State Sen. Jamaal Bailey, represented by his aide, Salvattore Morello (in back); Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr.; Faith at Work Christian Church, represented by Rev. Dr. Deborah Jenkins; McCall’s Bronxwood Funeral Home, Inc.; Prestige Properties & Development and Riverbay Corporation.

Photo courtesy of the office of Assemblyman Mike Bendedetto

Elevator Modernization Begins in Buildings 10B, 20C, 21A, 22A, 29A, 32A, 26C, 6, 13 and 26A

Elevator modernization work began in ten more residential buildings this week as elevators addressed in round 1 of the project were returned to service with the final two scheduled for reopening this Monday.

Shareholders of Buildings 10B, 20C, 21A, 22A, 29A, 32A, 26C, 6, 13 and 26A will have only one working elevator while the modernization is in progress and are advised to adjust their routines accordingly to allow extra time as the wait will be longer than usual for the elevator.

On Monday, June 17, car 4 in Building 10B, car 2 in Building 22A and car 4 in Building 6 were removed from service, followed by car 1 in

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New modernized elevators.

Buildings 21A, car 6 in 20C and car 1 in 29A on Wednesday, June 19.

On Monday, June 24, car 3 in Building 13, car 1 in 26A, car 6 in 26C, car 3 in 32B are scheduled to be taken out of service.

Once these elevators are returned to service, the sister elevator in the building will be taken out for the modernization work. Each elevator is expected to take about 10-13 weeks depending on the height of the building and barring any unforeseen circumstances.

The first round of the elevator project began in January in Buildings 2A, 4C, 5A, 11C, 11B, 15A, 15B, 28B, 34 and 32A.

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Rikardo Jakaj, Riverbay’s contracts administrator of the Co-op City Power Plant and management’s liaison for the elevator modernization project, reported this week that the project has so far been executed Round 2 – Elevator well and ahead of schedule in a few buildings.

Modernization “As of today, all ten elevators have been tested and approved by the NYC DOB and eight of the ten were returned to service as of Thursday,” said Mr. Jakaj. “The The following buildings last two of the ten (Buildings 34 and 32A) are sched- are being worked on: Buildings 10B, 22A, uled to be returned to service on Tuesday, June 25.”

6, 21A, 20C, 29A In all, 160 elevators in the high-rise residential buildings will be completely rehabilitated and modOn Monday, June 24, ernized with state-of-the-art-technology to upgrade work will also begin safety features, enhance appearance and also ensure in Buildings 13, 26A, efficient operation of the machinery. The entire proj26C and 32B. ect is expected to last between 4-5 years.

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Co-op City Times / June 22, 2019

Congratulations

Public Schools and will officially begin this fall. However, some schools have already started. Meatless Monis a global movement, followed by millions, with Francine Reva Jones aday simple message: one day a week, cut out meat – for Assistant Secretary personal health and the health of the planet.

Thanks to arrangements made by the Riverbay Fund My congratulations are extended to Sonia Feliciano, Youth Committee, headed by Kevin Lambright and Bernard Cylich, Bishop Rosario, Andrea Leslie, Clau- Cheryl Jenkins, cooperators attended the UniverSoul dia A. Sampson and Michelle Marbury, the six winners Circus and enjoyed the day viewing exciting perof the 2019 Riverbay Board of Directors election. formances with family and friends.

Best & Brightest Although there were only six winners, all of the remainApproximately 30 children in the fifth, eighth and ing candidates, Leslie Peterson, Evelyn M. Turner, Junius Williams and Aaron Carnegie, put forth an impressive 12th grades were recognized by the Education Comattempt. I feel certain the winners will represent the mittee headed by Rod Saunders. The children were rewarded for their outstanding academic achievements shareholders with dignity and integrity.

On June 10, 2019, Election-America informed the with tablets, computers and will take a fun and edu2019 Election Committee chair, Director Leah Richard- cational trip to Washington, D.C. Congratulations and son, we reached a quorum (5,018) with a vote count at keep up the good work.

Co-op City’s 50th Anniversary Events that time of 5,059, and the election ended. The final Pioneers Day is for cooperators who were the first count was 5,257 out of 15,054 eligible to vote. I extend my compliments to Director Leah Richardson for chair- residents in their apartments between 1968 and 1972. ing this committee and developing creative ways to end the election successfully.

I thank the shareholders who voted willingly in our annual residential board election. You represent what shareholders should do. I questioned those that did not vote and the following are some of the responses that I received: • I don’t care about the election and don’t want to be bothered; • I am not interested in voting; • For religious reasons, I cannot vote; • I don’t know the candidates; • Nothing changes and the Board will do what it wants to do anyway; • My lease says “no dogs,” yet there are many dogs here now; • I am being charged for items that I previously received for free; • The convectors are bad and they cause leaks and damage to the floors, which are replaced over and over again; • I am not satisfied with the washing machines and the repair service; • The cooperators are not informed where the money goes following an increase in carrying charges and, when the item has been paid off, the carrying charges are never returned to the previous amount.

Shareholders, I hear you, and I will discuss these issues with my colleagues. I also have a list of changes that I will recommend for next year’s election. However, it is disturbing to hear many cooperators don’t care and don’t want to participate in the annual election in the community in which they live, where we govern ourselves. Be reminded that, not too long ago, many Americans were not permitted to vote. Recently, there was voter suppression. Remember many people fought and died for this privilege. Don’t take this freedom for granted. Presently, we have a president whose approval rating is the lowest of any other president in our history. People did not like the choices and decided not to vote. And we wound up with #45.

The board election was due to end on May 22. However, due to a poor voter response, we did not reach a quorum and the election was extended until June 11.

Thanks to everyone who dug a little deeper and made a greater effort to achieve the quorum. Special thanks are extended to Virginia Stewart, president of the Coalition of African-American Churches & Community Organizations of Co-op City, for recognizing that getting out the vote was important and became involved to help us arrive at a successful outcome.

As co-chair of the 2019 Election Committee, the election rules did not allow me to write a viewpoint since April when the election process began. Therefore, I will catch up. On behalf of the African-American Association and The Black VegFest, I take this opportunity to thank everyone who attended the 15th Annual Wholistic Health & Wellness Fair on April 13. There were many door prize drawings and all winners were pleased. The event concluded with the film, “Food, Inc.” This film lifts the veil on our nation’s food industry, exposing how our nation’s food supply is now controlled by a handful of corporations that often put profit before consumer health, the livelihood of the American farmer, the safety of workers and our own environment. It reveals the shocking truths about what we eat, how it’s produced and who we have become as a nation.

Meatless Monday has been introduced to the NYC

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As an original cooperator, I am anxious to attend on June 22. Hoops & Beats will happen on June 29 with basketball events and an ice cream social with the Section 4 Partnership.

Bus Redesign Plan The MTA has proposed drastic reductions in the community’s bus service and will present them at the MTA Draft Bus Redesign meeting June 27, 6:00 p.m., Bartow Center, room 31. Let’s express our disapproval by showing up with alternative plans. Please attend.

Condolences My condolences are extended to the family and friends of Kenneth Allen Gibson (5/15/1932–3/29/2019) who was an American Democratic Party politician who served as the 36th Mayor of Newark, New Jersey from 1970 to 1986. He was the first African-American elected mayor of any major city in the northeastern United States. He leaves an outstanding legacy and will be missed. For more information, visit Wikipedia or Google.

You may contact me at 718-671-5957 or fjones@ riverbayboard.com.

Building 9 Association

Co-op City Times / June 22, 2019

Greetings, Building 9 family. Belated Happy Father’s Day. Today is our eighth annual Section 2 Summer Family Fun Day event from noon until 6 p.m. at Carver Loop & Casals Place. Music, games, sports, contests, food, photo booth, FDNY truck with fire safety tips and tours, obstacle course, etc.

Thank you for joining us for the Building 13 Karoake night last Friday. If singing is your passion, you don’t have to be good at it. Just do it! Shirley Wells and I just did it to Tina Turner’s “Proud Mary.” Linda Holley was our seated audience backup.

Our 2019 Bake Sale was held Saturday, June 8. I thank you for your support and participation. Shirley Wells and Wanda Rodriguez did an amazing job setting up the display tables and assisting our patrons. Thank you to the ladies who stopped in, sat awhile and reminisced about, among other topics, April’s Ladies’ Sip & Chat tea party, at which we last enjoyed the company of our dear neighbor Alma Graves.

Building 9 Association membership meeting.

I thank Deborah Henry, Building 11 president, for her support and patronage.

I thank our Rivers Run Community Garden friends, Linda, Florence, Vivian and Yolanda, for their patronage. I thank our Building 10 friends and patrons. Special notes of appreciation to Linda P. and Jimmy Spivey, for their donations. To our Building 9 family of bakers: Mitzi Cleare, sour cream cake; Mary Walker, pineapple coconut cake and pecan tarts; Gabriella & Camryn, cupcakes; Shirley Wells, rum cake; Wanda Rodriguez, checker board cake; Gwen Anderson, lemon cake and strawberry cake; Rosemary Bailey, canolis; Linda Collins, chocolate layer cake; Mike Collins, strawberry danish, cherry danish, apple danish, assorted cookies; and Linda Holley, big apple pie, we could not have done it without you.

Thank you all for the terrific response and patronage. In memorium, we thank Catherine Lemon, who was one of our faithful bakers.

The 2019 Bake Sale grossed $296.75.

Our 2019 Volunteer Recognition event photos are posted on our lobby bulletin boards for your perusal.

Our volunteer perpetual wall plaque has been returned to its permanent place on the association room wall. I thank all Building 9 volunteers, past and present.

In summer, we are out and about more. Please be mindful of your surroundings, your property and yourselves. Be mindful of yourself and keep an eye on one another.

I thank Marilyn Ringle for her attention to others. She alerted us to a neighbor anomaly. Please contact Riverbay Corporation management with any and all concerns. Contact CCPD for noise complaints such as loud music from vehicles stopped in front of our building. Be prepared to give the location and description of the vehicle. Also, report loud, rowdy, unruly groups and/or loud music behind our building during the evening hours. We have had additional lighting installed as a deterrent to questionable characters or illicit activities around our building.

Your quality of life and standard of living depend these things.

Promptly remove your laundry items from machines upon completion of their cycle. It is thoughtful and responsible.

“True love is built on free will and free choice, not control and manipulation.”

—Ken Poirot —Linda Collins

Building 10 Association

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Greetings, fellow cooperators.

New Cooperators – Welcome all new cooperators. We look forward to seeing you at the next general membership meeting.

MTA Bus Changes – The MTA has proposed several changes to the bus service here in Co-op City. Share your concerns and opinions for restructuring the current bus routes in our neighborhood. Let your voice be heard Thursday, June 27, at the Bartow Center, room #31 at 6 p.m.

Pizza and Ice Cream Social – On Saturday, June 29, we will host a pizza and ice cream social in the Building 10 Association Room, rear lobby of Building 10B. This event is for all Building 10 residents, children and adults. Flyers will be posted shortly.

Free Indoor Healthy BBQ — On Saturday, July 13, from noon till 4 p.m. at Raymour & Flanigan, 2264 Bartow Ave., our very own Chef Lenise Streeter from Building 10C, in conjunction with BCA Global, will present a free, indoor, healthy BBQ. Stop by for some healthy food samples Foxwoods Casino/Nordic Lodge – On Saturday, Aug. 17, 2019, we are having a bus trip to Nordic Lodge for an all-you-can-eat lobsterfest buffet. The trip includes a visit to Foxwoods Casino and shopping at Tanger Outlets. The cost of the trip is $175 per person, non-refundable. A payment of $130 is due immediately to reserve your seat. Final payment is due July 12, 2019. All collections will take place in the Building 10 Association Room from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. For more information, please call 718-320-4059 or 646-220-0802.

Association Dues – Collection of building association dues has begun for 2019.

Building association dues are $10 per apartment. If you missed the dues collections in your building, you can bring the money to the association meeting or please see any executive board member.

Graduating Class of 2019 – Congratulations to the graduating Class of 2019.

We wish you success with your future endeavors.

We would like to wish all June babies, a very happy birthday.

To the homebound and sick, we wish you a speedy recovery.

To all who have lost a loved one recently, we give our deepest condolences.

Have a great week.

— Jewel Crawford-Duncan

Broun Place Townhouse Association

Every day is a celebration!

June is full of opportunities to congratulate and acknowledge accomplishments of your loved ones. Let’s again applaud all the graduates, their parents and all the people who take one through high school and beyond. Make every day happy parents’ day.

What about the MTA? Let’s hope we can get a better plan in place than what was proposed.

Election results weren’t posted on Channel 12/591 till Monday morning. Congratulations to the winning team as well as to the other candidates for seeing this process through. Perhaps next year another process will be adopted to ensure we reach a quorum sooner.

Did you get your ballot in? Appreciate what we have here and do your job; always vote! The deadline extension necessity is ridiculous. Voting is our role in our democracy. We must take it seriously.

I met a lady, lost in Broun Place, moving in this week. “Where is the post office?” She was so grateful I knew.

Did you attend the New Cooperator’s Orientation, I asked.

She said she thought so but she wouldn’t understand the instructions.

I don’t know, but should we or do we offer a translation?

Three maintenance issues occurred in Broun Place. From these messes I learned, the cooperator makes the appointment directly with the electrical shop, the appointment is not made through CSO for you. With that in mind, thank you, maintenance person Leo, for installing a working convector motor.

Do Riverbay office phones cause aggravation? Email the department, include your contact information, and you might get faster results.

All hands were on deck Friday due to a flood in the basement of a Broun Place row. Crews from Adriatic, Power Plant, CSO, Public Safety and us worked together cooperatively. Electricity had to be closed. After pumping, distributing flyers and repair, the job was done and electricity turned on again. Thanks to all the teams involved.

Flyers are still being posted on light poles. If you don’t pay for communitywide legal posting, use public boards in community centers and laundry rooms The new phone scam efforts include: Caller ID says Deborah Miller, recording very enthusiastically says, “Hi, this is Chrissy, we have been trying to reach you to let you know you qualify for a much lower interest rate on your credit card … etc.”

Then there is a letter received this week, with this language used to intimidate.

It says, from the New York State Police Organization. This is a made-up name.

Another recording says, “Glad to speak with you, my previous caller liked me as much as my mother-in-law.” This is also a scam! A funny moment; you think it is real and then try to talk with the caller. Do not follow their direction, it is a scam.

Our Broun Place Executive Committee wishes those recovering from illness and hardships a speedy, complete recovery and many good days ahead.

Keep dancing to guarantee happy days ahead.

—Eva Kindaichi-Lazaar

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Co-op City Times / June 22, 2019

It’s Time To Stand Up

Director’s Viewpoint

Daryl Johnson What do you think about the bus cuts that were cited in last week’s edition of the Co-op City Times? The reality is that thousands of our residents are going to be horribly affected by these bus cuts. So, now, it’s time that we peacefully join together and take action against these cuts.

Let’s Work Together Lots of parents here are doing an outstanding job of making sure that their children get up early to catch a specific bus in the morning. Thereafter, these children might have to transfer to another bus or a train to get to school. So, currently, they know exactly what they have to do to make sure that they can make those transfers.

Similarly, we have thousands of residents that must use the buses here. But, now, here comes the MTA with an incredibly bad plan to disrupt our entire bus system. Therefore, their plan might have an adverse affect on when our residents can arrive to work and to other places.

For instance, lots of residents know exactly when the Q50 bus is going to arrive in the morning during the week. So, they can leave their apartment at a specific time and get on that bus. But, the Q50 will start and stop its service at the Pelham Bay #6 train station if this plan gets approved. So, do you think that our residents might have a problem when the Q50 stops traveling in Co-op City? Of course!

According to the plan, the MTA is proposing that the Bx23 is going to be the only bus to travel to all of our sections. But, what happens if, no when, the Bx23 is late? Do you think that the Q50 driver, that’s working with a specific schedule, is going to be able to wait for a specific bus to arrive? Of course not! What about the trains? Do you think that any train is going to wait for anyone? Impossible!

Now, can you see how this plan is going to affect

our residents? Do you think that there might be repercussions when some of our residents show up late for school, work, and other places? Absolutely! Now, some people might say: “Leave earlier.” Well, that statement sounds good and it might work. But, the Bx23 is very slow at all hours. Nevertheless, the MTA did propose to have the Bx23 run every 3 minutes here in the morning and evening times. But, honestly, do you think that statement is true? No way!

There will be major problems on other bus lines.

For instance, the current frequency on the Bx28 is supposed to be 20 minutes. But, the MTA stated that they will increase the frequency to 8 minutes. So, let’s work with this statement.

Now, as you probably know, the Bx38 is being discontinued. So, the MTA is going to create a new stop at Bay Plaza and Bartow Avenue. And, the Bx28 will begin and terminate its service near Bay Plaza.

So, that means that everyone from sections 1-5 will have to walk or take the Bx23 to Bay Plaza in order to get the Bx28. With the Bx23, they will have to transfer to the Bx28 to go to the #5 train. Next, they will have to pay another fare or somehow get another transfer to get on the #5 train. Then, guess what? They will have to reverse this entire process just to get home.

There will be similar problems with some of the other bus lines. So, will we have chaos in our community? Will lots of residents face disciplinary actions at their schools and on their jobs? Absolutely! Should we allow this foolishness to go on in our community?

No!!!

Bottom line: We are going to experience some of the worst bus service in NYC. Plus, there will be mass chaos throughout Co-op City when the MTA implements this brainless plan for bus service here. Therefore, we need for everyone to consider going to an MTA meeting at Bartow on Thursday, June 27, 2019, from 6 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Additionally, we might need to consider bringing in a licensed car service to run a shared shuttle service to the subways.

Co-op City Working Families Party Drastic Bus Line Changes Calling all bus riders!! Outrageous cuts to Co-op City’s bus routes and stops are heading our way. Study the complete proposed changes to our bus lines by Googling “MTA Bus Network Redesign” (https://new.mta.info/system_modernization/bus_network). How will the changes affect you personally, how will they affect your neighbors, your kids, your great grandparents?

An MTA Open House is scheduled for Thursday, June 27, in Bartow, room 31.

Prepare to fight the worst of the proposals. Do your homework, pay attention, prepare your comments. Don’t let the bus line changes railroad us!

The Co-op City Working Families Mission As progressives, Co-op City Working Families members work to elect the most progressive candidates possible who will stand in the way of all regressive legislation.

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

As Co-op City WF/Indivisible members, we do both. We embrace progressive values by modeling inclusion, respect, and fairness in all of our actions; we work to make Co-op City a stronger community; and we insist our representatives serve as our voice in Co-op City, in the Bronx, in Albany, and in Washington, D.C. In these divisive times, it is of the greatest importance to maintain a progressive point of view. In essence, the mission of Working Families/Indivisible Co-op City is to promote tolerance and end second-class citizenship. Become a warrior for justice and equality. That’s what this group stands for. Stand with this group.

Next Meeting June 25 This Tuesday, June 25, is the last scheduled meeting of the Working Families/Indivisible group until September, and it’s going to be a very special one. As usual, it will be in Einstein, room 35, at 7:00 p.m. Expect the night’s agenda to be a strategy session to present a united front regarding the drastic bus line changes planned for Co-op City, all of the Bronx, and the whole of NYC. You’ll get a reminder call or email. Come! Remember, you don’t have to have a family or a job to join us, you can be single or retired and still join the Co-op City Working Families Party. All progressives are welcome. For more details, text or call 718-219-2211 or email, mpjazz@optonline.net.

—Mary Pearson

And, the charge could perhaps be about $1 per person.

Yes, it’s extra money. But, we need to consider the time when we will arrive at our jobs and back to our apartments. If you like the service, then pay the fare.

If not, then wait for the bus.

Apartment Downsizing Starts July 1, 2019 — Pack!

Eligible shareholders will now be able to move to a smaller apartment. So, here are the word-for-word requirements: “1. Shareholder, at time of application, must be age 62 or older or otherwise be considered handicapped for eligibility purposes under the NY DRIE program; 2. Shareholder’s annual income cannot exceed $59,000 as reported on his/her most recently submitted Income Affidavit; 3. Shareholder is not currently paying a surcharge; 4. Shareholder is not in arrears; 5. Shareholder must apply by June 30, 2020.

“Eligible shareholders will not have to pay the current equity price for an apartment. They will not have to pay three months of carrying charges when they vacate their old apartment. However, they will be required to pay for any damages to their old apartment beyond normal wear and tear.”

Close Again, there will be a big meeting at Bartow on Thursday, June 27, 2019, from 6 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. So, please think about standing up, in a peaceful manner, for our community.

Thank you.

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

Also, please call me ONLY at 718-671-4544 if you would like to have a brief discussion with me. Okay, that’s it for now. So, please have a wonderful week.

And, may God bless you and your family. Thank you.

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Co-op City Times / June 22, 2019

AARP Chapter #4997

Reminder: Caregivers Outreach Ministry Empowerment, Inc. and AARP Peachtree #4997 will begin their Intergenerational Summer Program. Free one-on-one basic computer/device sessions will begin July 8 to Aug. 16, 2019 – five sessions daily – Monday to Thursday, 9 a.m. to 10a.m.; 10 a.m. to 11am.; 11 a.m. to noon; 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. and 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Classes will be held at 177 Dreiser Loop, second floor, Room 0. Bring your iPhone, iPad, tablet, laptop and other mobile devices. You will be taught how to set-up an email, log in to Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, save your pictures, create a flyer and take selfies. RSVP by calling 718-379-3159 or 718 320-1946.

FYI: Welcome Back Luncheon and Fashion Show scheduled for Thursday, Sept. 26, 2019, noon to 4 p.m. at Marina Del Rey; $90. Transportation info to be determined. Contact Stella Baker, 718-379-2088 for tickets.

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

2019 Tour Activities June 23 to 28, 2019: Montreal, Quebec City and Ottawa, Canada’s Capital City – six days/five nights includes motor coach transportation; guided tours, five breakfasts, five dinners, and much more; valid passport is required. Sold out. Trip Itinerary sent; please read for departure info. Contact Hannah, 718-379-7962, or Judith, 718-379-3370.

Sept. 17 to 19, 2019: Ride the Rails in West Virginia – Ride two trains in one day: The Cheat Mountain Salamander and the Durbin Rocket; three days/two nights; two breakfasts, one lunch and two dinners; $539/person Double; $708 Single; $50 deposit due immediately.

Contact Hannah at 718-379-7962 or Judith at 718-379-3370.

Dec. 10, 2019: Miracle of Christmas at the Sight & Sound Theater – with lunch at Golden Coral; includes motor coach transportation; 11 a.m. show, $150; $40 non-refundable deposit due at sign-up. Contact Hannah, 718-379-7962, or Judith, 718 379-3370.

Attention: When signing up for the above trips, please give your name, phone number and a deposit. Checks/money orders made payable to AARP Chapter 4997 with the name of the trip in the memo section of your check/money order. Room 0 of the Dreiser Community Center is open Monday or Thursday, noon to 3 p.m., for checks to be dropped off in an envelope with group/trip leader name. They may be mailed to the group/trip leader.

—Delores Debnam

Goose Island Seniors

Happy Independence Day to all. This country has always been great, just some of the people are not so great. We can’t let these people destroy our wonderful home. Thank you to our soldiers and veterans; past and present.

Sunday Bingo: Tomorrow, June 23. All are welcome. $6 for three cards,15 games.

Resorts Casino: Thursday, July 11, in Atlantic City, New Jersey. Time, 8:30 a.m. from our three usual bus stops: 8:30 a.m., Einstein; 8:40 a.m., Asch Loop by the library; 8:50 a.m., Dreiser Loop in front of the hardware store. Price: $40. Rebate: $25 play. Come and enjoy the beach, boardwalk and shopping. There is only one bus, so the first 55 people get to go. Money is due by Saturday, June 22.

On Your Feet: Thursday, July 25, at the Westchester Broadway Theatre, Elmsford, N.Y. Price: $89. Time: 9 a.m., Einstein; 9:10 a.m., Asch Loop; and 9:20 a.m., Dreiser. The story of Emilio & Gloria Estefan. Her voice. His vision. Their story. From their humble beginnings in Cuba, they came to America and broke through all barriers to become a crossover sensation at the very top of the pop music world. But just when they thought they had it all, they almost lost everything. In the face of adversity, they found a way to end up on their feet.

There is only one bus, so the first 55 people get to go. Money is due by Saturday, July 13.

Mohegan Sun Casino: Aug. 8, in Uncasville, Connecticut. Price: $40. Rebate: $30 — $15 for food and $15 for table betting. Bus leaving from our three usual bus stops starting at 8:30 a.m., Einstein Loop.

Mambo Italiano: Thursday, Sept. 5, at the Westchester Broadway Theatre, Elmsford, N.Y. Price change: $89. Bus leaving from our three usual bus stops starting at 9 a.m., Einstein Loop. Follow the dominating but lovable matriarch, Maria Barbieri, as she and her devoted husband, Gino, struggle to keep the family restaurant afloat while adjusting to the newly found independence of their New Jersey-born adult grandchildren, who they have raised since birth. Laugh-out-loud funny.

Bingo: Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 1:15 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Members only, in our club room 39. Admission: $5 for three cards, 12 games and jackpot. Extra cards are 25¢ each. Refreshments available. Sunday bingo this month is June 23, on the fourth Sunday.

Karaoke: Tuesdays and Thursdays from l p.m. to 3 p.m., with Stephen in room 45. All are welcome.

To all members: Happy Birthday to our members who celebrate their birthday in the month of June: Rosaura Cruz, Sandra Harville, Jennie Velez, Crystal Somersle, Donald Snyder, Faye Breitbarts, Ann Schlanger, Ray Betancourt, Joan Ross and Julia Rivera.

With a sad heart, we announce the passing of a long time outstanding member and secretary, Florence Barnes. We will miss her greatly!

Note: Call Ann or Stephen at Goose Island Seniors, 718-379-9613 or visit us at 135 Einstein Loop, room 39, Bronx, N.Y. 10475. Office hours: mornings, Monday to Friday, 10 a.m. to noon; evenings, Monday, Wednesday and Friday, noon to 8 p.m., and Tuesday and Thursday evenings. 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Stephen cell: 347-847-1941.

Good health to all!

—Stephen Roberts Sr.

We are shareholders, not tenants!

Become involved in your building association!

At the Retirees’ recent June 12 Luncheon at Marina del Rey, our “Woman of the Year” honoree was none other than the phenomenal Ms. Sandra Y. Hardison, editor of the Retirees’ newsletter, “In the Loop.”

Travel Events: Price includes coach bus located on Dreiser Loop, in front of H&R Block June 24 to 26, Monday to Wednesday, Dover Downs Hotel & Casino in Delaware. Meet/Depart: 10:30 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. sharp!

Contacts are Serita Grayson, 347-564-5722, and Barbara Williams, 718-320-0500.

Sept. 16 to 19, Monday to Thursday, Niagra Falls, Canada. Price: Double: $589, Single: $709. Deposit: $150 ASAP. Final payment due June 5. Passport required. Meet & greet upon arrival, guided tours, three breakfasts/three dinners and Niagara Fall cruise. Contact: Serita Grayson, 347-564-5722.

Theatre Committee: price includes van transport from Dreiser Loop, in front of Rehab Center Wednesday, July 31, “Ain’t Too Proud: The Life and Times of the Temptations,” Imperial Theatre. Showtime: 2 p.m. Sold out! Contact: Dorothy Lindo, 718-379-0314.

Wednesday, Sept. 11, “Mambo Italiano,” Westchester Broadway Theatre. Showtime: 11 a.m. Price: $75. Deposit: $40. Balance due: $35 by Aug. 9. Contact: Marie Green-Ryan, 718-671-4949.

We accept checks only payable to Retirees of Dreiser Loop, along with your name and telephone number. Committee members will be available in Dreiser Clubroom 19, 718-379-0377, on Mondays and/or Thursdays, 2:30 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Good and Welfare Our heartfelt condolences to Ruth Dolly Jenkins, whose beloved sister, Cecelia Francois-Kante, passed June 10. Best wishes for good health and a speedy recovery to Mary Ponton. To members and friends on the mend, we hope each new day bring you renewed strength. Call Josephine Flowers, 718-320-0539, regarding illnesses and bereavements.

Since spring has sprung and summer is only a few weeks away, let’s get together at our next Jazz Up Your Health With A Senior Spa Day, Wednesday, June 26. Call Claudette D., 718-379-4784, or Hattie L., 718-671-8449, to sign up.

Best Wishes to all for a safe fun-filled summer!

“I think I’ve discovered the secret of life — you just hang around until you get used to it!” —Author unknown —Claudette Davis

Retirees of Dreiser Loop

Building 30 A and B Association

July is fast approaching, and our association room will be closed for the summer, opening again in September.

Our last crochet class will be this Wednesday, June 19.

I would like to thank Esther Ekang from JASA for her very informative discussion on what’s available for our senior citizens.

We need volunteers for Section 5 Fun Day on Saturday, Aug. 17.

If you are interested in volunteering, please call me at 718-490-3431.

For those celebrating, birthdays, anniversary and new additions, congratulations. Those who suffered a loss, our condolences. Those under the weather, get well soon.

Everybody have a happy and healthy summer, and we’ll see you in September.

—Linda Werner

Building 32 Association

Howdy, fellow cooperators, I hope you’re having a fun-filled summer!

This past June 15, Building 32 had its annual bake sale. I’m happy to say it was a complete success! It was one of the biggest sales we’ve had in recent memory. The Building 32 Association would like to thank each and every person who came out and supported us, be it through purchasing our baked goods — hoped you like them — or simply donating to the cause.

What is the cause? A better quality of life for Building 32 cooperators.

All monies go toward Building 32 events, Section 5 events, trips, seasonal lobby decorations, Halloween treats, door prizes and raffles.

We’re still looking for volunteers to be floor captains. So come, be a part of the Building 32 Association like so many of your other fellow cooperators.

—Ezekiel Springer Jr.

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Co-op City Times / June 22, 2019

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Co-op City Times / June 22, 2019

Don’t Become A Community Of Sore Losers

to do, which is to closely monitor the shareholders’ money and hold those fully accountable if they dare Director’s Viewpoint to do the opposite…Stay tuned.

Unacceptable Spending Why are we spending close to $25,000 on Pioneer Day to accommodate roughly 500 pioneers? During Many in the community expressed their displeas- the initial planning for the 50th anniversary it was ure to me regarding the outcome of the board of direc- designed for this group. What really troubles me is tors’ election. I made it crystal clear before, during that out of the $25,000, we are paying $11,000 for just and after the elections that everyone should vote either 10 waiters, unacceptable.

Bus Dissed-Service (MTA Disaster) to keep or remove anyone from the board they may Once again, this community that is filled with many have concerns with. Some are spreading false rumors the election was rigged, which is not true; the reality MTA workers has gotten dissed by the MTA. I am a is those who are currently complaining did not vote person that never gives up in a fight, but usually when and those who lost did not do a good job winning over the MTA has come out with their own projected plan the shareholders. for our community, it is usually a done deal. Why are To those who did not win, if you were about the we holding a gathering when the MTA has on headcommunity, then continue to do for the community. phones and aren’t listening to our past concerns? We Speaking of voting, one of the main reasons why must get the ear of the governor in order to have this the MTA and others do what they want in your com- problem fixed or stopped. Notice those who are tasked munity is because I’m sure they monitor our voting with doing the surveys for MTA, I have never seen them numbers. There is strength in numbers, if the com- doing it in our community. Again, in my opinion, this munity comes out and engages in the voting process, only happens in communities that don’t participate in others will begin to respect our community and take the voting process. I think we all should take the fight the community seriously. It is a shame that, after so directly to the MTA office, where they can both hear many fought and died to vote, today you have to lit- and see how displeased we are on this matter.

Message To All Graduates erally beg people to vote.

Congrats to everyone of various grades who have Breaking news … the people of this community have spoken, so let’s welcome all the winners and reached a point to now be called a graduate. You may begin to work in the best interest of this community, have noticed many started this journey with you, but not ourselves. So, a slate didn’t win; those who didn’t it is you who has finished. As you move upward, undervote lost. I challenge all the talkers to not only vote stand that, like seeds, society will try to bury you by next year, but encourage others to do the same. putting both pressure and dirt on top of you, but they Do you know this year, the New York State Board never realize you were that seed that was determined of Elections will begin early voting during the month to grow. They counted you out, they said you couldn’t of October? Early voting might be something for the do it. But you have board to consider next year to increase voter turnout. proven them all wrong.

In the meantime, I continue to do what I was elected So, as you celebrate your

Jerome L. Rice

educational accomplishments, go forward but look backward. Go forward and prepare for the next goal to complete, but look backward and thank those who got you there. After all is done, pay it forward and make a difference in someone’s life.

Lights, Action Cameras Can someone on the board kindly direct me to the whereabouts of the photos and videos from the 50th anniversary gala we spent thousands of dollars on?

I’ve been asking around and I still can’t get an answer.

Both the photos and videos don’t belong to any one person, they belong to the community. I am requesting these items be recovered and made accessible to the community should they desire to view them.

Don’t Get It Twisted As you attend many of the events in the community, shareholders are made to believe one person makes things happen in the community. The truth to the matter is the Riverbay Fund is the one that both votes and pays for every event, not the person on the mic.

Community Relations Election is over, now comes the behind-closeddoors deals to determine who gets to work what committees. Don’t get caught up in the politics, I challenge all shareholders to volunteer to work the many committees and make a difference in your own community. Don’t just join to be fed, join to be led. The directors of each committees don’t know it all and would welcome your input. Some committees are: Security, Buildings & Grounds, Sales, Garages, Elections, Legislative, Education and many more so get involved because if you are not at the table, then you are on the menu.

Any issues to address or if you want to talk, email me at jrice@riverbayboard.com.

BY JOHN MAYES For Better or For Worse The birth of a child is beautiful, to this there’s no denying, but living long and strong until death comes along, to which should we be crying?

Be Aware Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me; they might make me hurt you.

Two Way Street Reaching old age is like God saying, “I got good news and I got bad news.”

Enjoy Your Life If you are living and denying yourself of all of the good things in life, then you are not really living.

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Co-op City Times / June 22, 2019

Open Door Ministries The Evidence of Change (Full sermon at opendoorministries.net)

The Declaration of Independence mentions three rights; life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. There is a problem, though, with the third one. We have made an idol of it — as we pursue happiness, it seems to elude us. Those who seek all they desire find, at the end, all is vanity and a chasing after the wind as Solomon learned in his self-satisfying life.

There is a danger in this constant pursuit of feeling good. James 4:4 says; You adulterous people, don’t you know that friendship with the world means enmity against God? Therefore, anyone who chooses to be a friend of the world becomes an enemy of God. The evidence of change in the life of a believer is demonstrated in what they seek and how they live.

What should we be seeking? Matthew 6:33 Seek first, be concerned above all else with God’s kingdom and what God wants; his righteousness. Then, all your other needs will be met as well.

The Bible is clear that God has set apart those who seek Him, Psalm 23:6, Surely your goodness and love will pursue me all my life, and I will live in the house of the Lord forever.

When God brings us to Himself, He also provides the ability and desire for us to do his will rather than satisfy ourselves. 2 Timothy 1:7, For God did not give us a spirit of timidity or cowardice or fear but He has given us a spirit of power and of love and of sound judgment and personal discipline; abilities that result in a calm, well-balanced mind and selfcontrol.

The evidence of change is scriptural and demands our attention as believers – we cannot hold the same attitudes and beliefs of this world and be called children of God. Some of the changes that God brings into our lives are evidenced by the following attitudes: 1. Truth — The Samaritan Woman in John 4 – accepted the truth about herself and was saved.

2. Restitution; making right what you did wrong — Luke 19:8 Zacchaeus stood up and said to the Lord, “Look, Lord! Here and now I give half of my possessions to the poor, and if I have cheated anybody out of anything, I will pay back four times the amount.”

3. Loving beyond ourselves — 1 John 4:8 Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love.

4. Changed obedience — Romans 6:17 Thank God that, though you once chose to be slaves of sin, now you have obeyed with all your heart the teaching to which God has committed you.

Sunday Services are 11 a.m. in Bartow Community Center, room 28.

Open Door Ministries’ Therapeutic Mentoring Program offers free counseling.

Contact Pastor Luis by text, 917-334-4407 or email, opendoorministries.net.

Blessings in Christ, —Pastor Luis Ramos

Evangelical Church of Co-op City – UMC

Open Doors, Open Hearts and Open Minds: Come visit us; we welcome you to God’s house — your house — one family in Christ.

We are a congregation with spirit-filled worship, offering 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.

All are welcome.

Services are at held 2350 Palmer Ave., across from Building 30. Parking is available. Our pastor is Rev. Arnaldo Sánchez and our phone number is 718-320-3795; leave a message if no answer. You can email us with any concerns or questions to coopcityevangelicalumc@gmail.com. We will get back to you as soon as possible.

Schedule for Sundays — Come and receive a blessing: We have the English service starting at 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. and the Spanish service at 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The bilingual services with communion are the first Sunday of each month from 10 a.m. to noon. Children: Sunday school time at 9:45 a.m., bring your children, they will have a great time while learning God’s word. Adult: Sunday bible study in English at 8:45 a.m. and in Spanish at 10 a.m.

Prayer/Bible Study Night in English and Prayer/ Bible Study Afternoon in Spanish: The Lord said: “Whenever two or more are gathered in my name I am in the midst of them.” — Matthew 18:20. Monday evenings, 6:30 p.m., Book of Revelations Bible study; Tuesday afternoon from noon to 1 p.m. is the Spanish prayer/Bible study. Tuesday evenings, 6:30 p.m. to 7:15 p.m., Bible study, and 7:15 p.m. to 8 p.m. is the English

prayer service. Young adults Bible study on Tuesday, 8 p.m. to 9 p.m. Come bring your prayer needs so we can pray together.

Friday Night is Fun Night for youth ages 13 to 21: This is a great time for the youth of our community to learn God’s word and enjoy each other’s company and make new friends from 7:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. There will also be many activities. Exciting things are happening.

Men’s breakfast: On Saturday, June 22, there will be a men’s breakfast at 9 a.m.

Car wash: On Wednesday, July 3, the youth/young adults will have a car wash at the church. Come and bring your vehicles to be wash and help support their ministry. Time will be determined and will be listed in the article in the paper.

Fourth of July: Thursday, July 4, at 11 a.m. there will be a BBQ at the church. If you are going to attend, please call the church and let them know you are coming.

Also, they are asking everyone bring a dish or something to BBQ. Health Fair: On July 27 will be a health fair. More information shall follow in the next article.

Vacation Bible School: Vacation Bible School will start Monday, July 29, and continue through Friday, Aug. 2. Time will be listed in the next issue of the paper. If you have children who would like to attend, please come by the church to register the child or children. You can call the church for any information. We are also looking for volunteers to help during Vacation Bible School.

Blessings, —Barbara Penn

Co-op City Baptist Church

Rev. Dr. Sheldon E. Williams and the Co-op City Baptist Church family invite you to join us tomorrow at 8 a.m. and 11 a.m. for worship service. Sunday school for children and adults is held at 9:15 a.m. We invite you to worship, study and pray with us.

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

Our telephone number is 718-320-3774.

Visit us on the web at coopcitybaptistchurch.org.

Wednesday Noon-Day Service and all bible classes are on hiatus for the summer and will return in September.

Prayer service is held Fridays at noon. Prayer service is also held Friday evenings at 7:30 p.m. Everyone is invited to join us from the comfort of their home for an hour of prayer. Using available technology, prayer service is held using a conference call line. On Friday evenings at 7:30 p.m., you can call 563-999-2090. When asked for the PIN, enter 660065 and you will be con-

nected. Prayer service is not held on the first Friday of the month.

On Sunday, June 30, we will celebrate Children’s Day at our 11 a.m. service in the church. The celebration of our children will continue in room 45 at 3:30 p.m.

Please join us for the day as we celebrate our children and their accomplishments and talent.

The 2019 Vacation Bible School will be held from Monday, June 24, to Friday, July 5, Classes will be held from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. There will be no class on July 4. Please join us.

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

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Co-op City Times / June 22, 2019

Thank you, Voters

Director’s Viewpoint

Leslie Peterson TODAY, Join Section 2 – Summer Fun Day, noon to 6 p.m., near Carver Loop and Casals Place I have received many calls and e-mails. I have been stopped on the streets by friends and acquaintances inquiring and lamenting about the election and dismayed at the apparent lack of interest and participation exhibited by cooperators during this election process. Although the quorum was finally reached and, based on the communication I have received, did not end the way they had hoped, I want to take this moment to thank you all for your support and encouragement during this election and over the course of my time on the board.

Although new to the board in 2013, at the time my message was clear that I wanted cooperators wishing to transfer to a smaller unit to be allowed to do so without paying the new equity. Admonished for not conforming, I still, over time, repeated my desire. As new members were voted in, there became agreement with my position and, ultimately, we now have a pilot program scheduled to begin in July 2019. I hope this is just a first step.

I had a goal to change the orientation process after

Black Forum

speaking with new cooperators and learning that we had different employees from the departments presenting the rules and regulations. Although the basics were covered, key elements were sometimes not mentioned. Alertness and enthusiasm was all but gone during the orientation. My plan was to change the atmosphere and present an upbeat information production that could be used in various capacities. It would serve as a form of reference for new shareholders and an update for those who have been living here for a while.

Unfortunately, I did not continue as chairperson of Sales, but attended many committee meetings and spoke about the plan for a video that, professionally done, would meet our corporate needs and ensure accurate, consistent information was dispensed. Recently, approximately $25,000 was suggested to produce a video. I hope that cost is negotiated to a nominal fee. The result should be a product that can be on a flash drive for easy reference prior to the move in, installed on our website and placed on our TV channel. It is important that a change to the orientation process be made.

You often hear me speak of my father. He had a love of family and community. Instilled in me is a desire for the brotherhood of man.

I feel this was accomplished with my Women Keeping It Real meetings, initiation of Summer Fun Day events, Turkey Hill trips (a fun event giving back to the parents and children), introducing the Double Dutch

Food Pantry Reopening The Emergency Food Pantry will have limited distribution of food beginning Tuesday, July 9. Residents of Sections 1, 2, 3, and 4 can pick up food from 920 Baychester Ave. The pantry’s entrance is at the back of the building and faces the yellow school house and basketball court. The Baychester location distributes food on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, 10 a.m. to noon and Thursdays, 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Residents of buildings 27, 28, 29, 32 and 33 will pick up food on Thursdays at the New Vision Church located on 115 Einstein Loop. Residents of buildings 26, 30, 31, 34 and 35 will pick up food on Thursdays from the Evangelical Church on 2350 Palmer Ave. Townhouse residents can visit any one of the two churches.

Please check church bulletins for distribution times. Pantry guests do not have to be church members to receive food support.

Please bring a current photo ID when registering as a guest or picking up food for the first time. The only accepted IDs are driver’s and non-driver’s licenses, and the ID NYC card. Bring two clean shopping bags and a shopping cart, if available. Guests will be issued a card that must be shown on every visit in order to pick up food.

The Emergency Food Pantry distributes canned goods, fresh fruits and vegetables, breads, household goods and products for babies/children. Some items may be more readily available than others. Black Forum asks for your patience as we navigate through the reopening process.

Defensive Driving Thank you to everyone who joined us for the defensive driving classes this term. The next class will be Saturday, Sept. 14, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., 177 Dreiser Loop, room 1, top floor; $35 per person. We look forward to meeting you!

Nordic Lodge & Mohegan Sun Casino Trip There is a waiting list for the Saturday, Aug. 17, trip to the award winning Nordic Lodge in Charlestown, Rhode Island. Boarding times will be posted in the near future.

Contact: We look forward to hearing from you: coopcityblackforum @gmail.com. —D. Illis

Building 22A & B Association

The bus ride to Resort World Catskill Casino was very successful. Everyone was a winner because it was a wonderful day. Please come and join us on our next trip, to be announced.

Hope everyone had a happy Father’s Day. Lobbies on both A and B side are now finished. They look great. Remember to have your intercom checked.

Laundry room: When using washers and dryers, please return when your time is up. Other cooperators are waiting for them. Until new machines are here, we must be considerate of other people. Continue to report machines that are out.

Please come to the MTA open house June 27 at 6 p.m. in room 31 of the Bartow Center.

The next association meeting is June 23 in the association room.

Happy birthday to all. Get well greetings to all the sick and shut-ins.

Prayers to all who lost loved ones.

If you see something, say something.

—Betty Leak

Classic shows to youth, being instrumental in bringing the Renaissance Music Group (music lessons for youth) to Co-op City, Rivers Run Community Garden (nutrition, meditation and cultural events), Earth Day Parade and celebration and actively re-establishing the Food Pantry serving Co-op City. I will surely continue to work with the community to come together, so we live up to our potential. I feel intense gratitude that this community gave me the opportunity to speak up on their behalf, to advocate for the change they seek and the quality of life they deserve.

The lack of voter participation reflects the urgency the community feels and a more effective way must be found to respond to your needs. The ability to address issues and restore faith is contingent upon true transparency, impartial leadership and action, not just conversation and inaction. Simple matters should be resolved simply. Problematic areas should be addressed swiftly. Requests should be answered honestly.

Just know that I want to be part of the best way forward for this community — whatever way I can help in whatever form that takes. My father was a man of principle and addressed issues he felt were unfair or unjust in order to move in the right direction. Kudos to those who were courageous and ran for the Board.

“Always vote for principle, though you may vote alone, and you may cherish the sweetest reflection that your vote is never lost.” –John Quincy Adams

Building 25 Association

We continue to congratulate our 2019 graduating students of Building 25 on your well-deserved success, we are very proud of you and cannot wait to see what great things you accomplish in your future endeavors: • Lorial-Marie Minor – Nassau Community College • MyAsia Wilson – The Learning Tree The final time I will be in the lobby collecting names is July 20, between 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. If you miss this deadline, you can leave your name or your child’s name and the school from which your child is graduating at our security desk so they too may receive the honor of having their name mentioned in our Co-op City Times.

We wish all neighbors born in June a happy birthday, and for those who have been under the weather, we hope you get better soon.

June 18, 2019, concludes our building association meetings before the summer break. Our meetings will resume Sept. 17, 2019, at 7:30 p.m. Please continue to log on to our building email address at building25ca@gmail.com and address your emails to any or all members of Building 25 Association.

Friendly reminder, for those who have not paid their building annual dues of $5 per family, over the summer break, if you see any building association member you can pass it along to them. Remember dues are collected at our monthly meetings by Carol Eilets, treasurer, or Celeste Stukes, assistant treasurer.

I will close with the following quote: “Friends, sun, sand and sea, that sounds like a great summer.” —Good morning quote.com —Wanda Bailey

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Co-op City Times / June 22, 2019 Hello neighbors, summer will be here shortly, let’s hope for a good season. Would you believe our groundkeeper still uses the old fashion lawn mower, from time to time? Some people just enjoy their job and we believe he does. Good people; we don’t ever want them to leave us.

Riverbay Election: Thank goodness the quorum of 5,059 votes was met June 10, 2019. With a community of 55,000 plus, it should be 10,000 or more votes accounted for. Work has to be done, my neighbor agreed. The Riverbay Board of Directors will have to zero in on educating the community why it is pertinent a vote is represented from each apartment. Riverbay and the directors need to explain in detail the consequences of what could happen.

Do the people want HCR/State to take over Co-op City? We don’t think so.

Well, this is real and can happen if we do not step up and be responsible and cast our votes each election year. We should be proud we are a part of the process of running this community. We really have to get to the root of what the problem could be.

Why? My goodness, we cannot continue to go through this each year. Are the people disappointed?

Do they not care? Are they nor interested? If so, then why? So this will be the last year Co-op City has to beg for one to vote. You will be advised of the consequences of not voting.

Shredder truck: Sure hope CB10 comes back to offer this service in such a convenient parking lot location across from 2100 Bartow.

MTA redesign plan: A workshop was held Oct. 9, 2018, here in Co-op City. It appears MTA did not take the suggestions, comments and concerns we voiced at the workshop into consideration. Now MTA wants us to send in more comments. Please attend an open house with MTA Thursday, June 27, at 6 p.m., Bartow, room 31.

Congratulations: To all of the graduates, we wish them well as they pursue their goals in life.

Dirty diapers and trash: It is again brought to our attention dirty diapers and trash are being thrown out of Building 27C. We were told such things were thrown from Building 27A as well.

According to CH591/12, Public Safety is monitoring these buildings in which these activities are taking place. Please continue to contact Public Safety about any issues of concern.

Our hearts go out to our neighbors, one who passed away in Building 27A and one in 27B. We offer our deepest sympathy and condolences to the families.

Happy birthday to all celebrating this month. The best of health to all. Contact Lydia Rondon at 718583-3040 to share news of an illness, or the death of a neighbor. “Pray for peace among the world leaders, now more than ever. Leaders and leadership choices and decisions affect our very daily lives. At the end of the day, be nice, respectful and offer kindness to your neighbor, life is too short. The three great essentials to achieve anything worthwhile are hard work, second, stick-to-itiveness and third, common sense.� —Thomas A. Edison. —H. Overman

Building 27 Association

The Section 5 Association’s annual Family Fund Day will be Saturday, Aug. 17, from noon to 6 p.m.

The rain date is Aug. 24, on the Section 5 greenway.

Buildings 26 thru 35 and the Earhart Lane townhouses will be celebrating with families, neighbors and friends.

Join us for positive vibes, fun and free hot dogs, popcorn, icings, cotton candy, face painting, balloons by Vegas, DJ Smooth’s music, the bounce house, Voncelli and the Dancing Gents, Ellie Minor and the Marvelous Dancers and more. Stay tuned.

If there are any questions regarding the Family Fun Day, please contact chairperson Ms. Linda Werner at 718-862-3295, cell 718-490-3431, or Mr. Robert Hedgpeth, president of the Section 5 Association, at 718-320-2656.

Wanted: Master griller for the hot dogs.

Volunteers: Please contact your building associa-

tion with your availability to serve. Thank you all in advance.

MTA Redesign Plan: An MTA workshop was held Oct. 9, 2018, and Co-op City shareholders gave suggestions, comments and concerns, yet it appears MTA has not considered the recommendations. So, on Thursday, June 27, at 6 p.m., please attend an open house with MTA in Co-op City at Bartow, room 31.

Section 5 will only have access to BX23, one bus only.

If this will affect your ability to get to your jobs, let MTA and your elected officials know loud and clear.

Mission Statement The mission of the Section 5 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, to enlighten and educate all shareholders in Section 5. —H. Overman

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Co-op City Times / June 22, 2019

Donizetti Building 4 Association

Happy Saturday. Hope everyone is doing well and all the fathers enjoyed Father’s Day. Friday, June 14, was our last building association meeting until September, and we are now on our summer hiatus.

At the last meeting, we discussed our fundraiser bus trips, outdoor solar lighting, holiday lobby decorations and Family Fun Day volunteers. We still have some seats available for Hershey Park, so anyone who is interested in going should call us as soon as they can to make their reservations at Steven Vega, 212-9428645; Dawn Mitchell, 347-570-9638, or Diane Windley, 646-271-7377.

The outdoor solar lights we are considering are the ones made from Bell & Howell and they would go underneath the shrubs to illuminate them, thereby enhancing the beauty of our grounds.

For the holiday lobby decorations, I showed a selection of Christmas wall murals that are inexpensive, easy to apply/remove and stored to be used again.

There was a request for more ethnic Christmas murals/decorations so, if anyone finds something online they like, please email it to me at stevenvega4u@gmail.com.

We also discussed organizing a resident patrol to sit in the lobby during the Christmas holiday season for a couple of hours from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. to watch over our lobby decorations, especially our Santas. Last year, a teenage girl was seen on our lobby camera destroying our life-sized Santa in building 4A. So this year we want to have a tenant patrol to ensure that doesn’t happen again.

On another note, at the Buildings & Grounds meeting this month we were told we should be getting new laundry machines in the next three to five months, and there will be cellphone apps associated with the new machines, making more choices available on operating/using them.

“No matter what the problem is, the way it is interpreted can have a positive or a negative effect on one’s life. By adopting a positive interpretation, one can make one’s problems a source for personal growth.” —Daisaku Ikeda —Steven Vega

Building 13 Association

We are scheduled to have our elevators renovated within the next week. Read all bulletins.

Today! Summer Fun Day is here, June 22, from noon to 6 p.m. The New York City Fire Department is scheduled to have its mobile fire van on the premises to teach what to do in case of a fire. Education is key to saving lives in case of a fire. Featuring free T-shirts to the first 50 youth as well as limited free Mr. Softee ice cream. Joining us for a limited time will be Cupcake Me. What a treat!

Participate in the Salsa contest, Name That Tune, Musical Chairs and Simon Says.

There will also be face painting, carnival games and a Gold Rush scavenger hunt and trading post. Other activities like obstacle course races, basketball and more will fill the day. There will be free refreshments for all and lots of family fun activities. All are welcome to attend, so come and enjoy the day by Casals Place and Carver Loop, located in the vicinity of MCU/National Warehouse.

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Building 6 Association

Thank you everyone for donating cakes, donuts and cupcakes for the Building 6 bake sale. Thank you to Marvin Lowery and Andy Soto and Carlos and Michael for helping with the bake sale and making it a successful. We are going to try to have another bake sale in July. People ask for us to have another in the lobby. We are going to try to have another bake sale soon. I will let you all know in advance. Thanks to everyone who bought our baked goods as well as for the donations.

We are going to have new elevators in our building. They tell me it takes three months for each elevator to get done.

Please come out to rally to keep MTA buses in Co-op City. We need to show up in numbers to support our bus. We need to get around. —Jeffrey Schwartz

On Friday, June 14, 2019, Building 13 had a great time with folks from within and outside the community enjoying karaoke hosted by Rudy and Tina from "True Love" Karaoke. They perform every other Friday at TGIF. Everyone had a great time as they sang to old tunes and some new ones. We had talent, comedy, love and, most of all, a great time.

Photos by Steve Tutein, "Total Focus Studios"

Karaoke: Last Friday, Building 13 had a Summer Social Karaoke event. Thank you to all who packed the room and had fun with us. It was a great event. We laughed, we performed and we sang along. Kudos to our building, neighboring buildings and friends. We extend special appreciation to “Rudy and Tina True Love Karaoke” for a job well done. Thanks also to Steve Tutein of Total Focus Studios for great pictures.

Save the Date: The MTA has scheduled an open house Thursday, June 27, 2019, 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., Bartow Community Center/Office, room 31. The MTA has drafted proposed bus route changes. This draft plan is not set in stone. Redesigning a bus network is a collaborative process, so they want to hear from you. Go to the MTA site and review each of the route changes and how these changes affect you.

We want to acknowledge the Summer Fun Day sponsors: Councilman Andy King, Assemblyman Michael Benedetto, state Sen. Jamaal Bailey, U.S. Rep. Eliot Engel, Attorney Stephen Kaufman, Bob’s Discount Furniture, Amalgamated Bank, McCall’s Bronxwood, Rosenshein Associates, Fairway Foods, AMC Bay Plaza, NYC Dept. of Sanitation, NYC Fire Dept., American Legion Post 1871, Juan Ortega, Kyoshi David Thomas Self Defense Exhibit, Balloon Kaboom, CCPD, Velocity Track, JGC Skills and Drills, Riverbay Community Relations and the Riverbay Fund.

Checks for Building 13 events should be made payable to Building 13 Assoc., Inc. and mailed to 100 Casals Place #32K, Bronx, N.Y. 10475. Contacts: Gail Sharbaan, treasurer, 718-671-3801; Vivian Campbell, 718-671-3012 or Leslie Peterson, 718-320-1370, email: daddpeterson@aol.com or email us at building13assoc@yahoo.com.

Thanks for making our team work.

—Leslie Peterson

MTA Real-Time Service Updates

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

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Co-op City Times / June 22, 2019 June is graduation time, and we congratulate all the graduates at every level for the hard work they have shown in reaching this educational plateau.

We especially invite the high schoolers and college graduates to visit our Toastmaster meetings because, as these young people branch out they will learn, if they haven’t already, “communication is not an option,” and communication is what we do.

Toastmaster International has been around for 90 years, helping everyday people get over their number-one fear; fear of public speaking.

CCTM is in its 15th year doing just that.

All are welcome to see if we can help you gain your confidence and courage in front of strangers, get that job or promotion — or sweetheart even. Communicators can make it happen.

Visit where you can make your mistakes in a fun environment and among new friends. Come see for yourself.

We meet the first and third Thursday of the month at 7:30 p.m. sharp in room 28, Bartow Center. No meeting July 4. Next meeting is Thursday, July 18. We’ll be looking for you.

More info can be found on toastmasters.com or toastmasters46.org.

—Lauretta Jaysura

Co-op City Toastmasters

Traditional Synagogue of Co-op City

General Information: The Traditional Synagogue is located in Section 5, 120 Erdman Place in the rear lobby of 27B. It is on the ground floor of Building 27B. It is handicap accessible; no steps. Phone: 718-379-6920. Office hours are Thursday and Sunday from noon to 2 p.m. Please call the office before you attempt to come over.

If no one is in the office, please leave a message.

The synagogue has services on Saturday morning starting at 9 a.m. After services, we always have a kiddush. The synagogue has a Facebook page: Traditional Synagogue.

The synagogue needs donations. Whatever amount you can donate, big or small, would help the synagogue’s finances.

The synagogue needs men to help make a minyan. There are a lot of Jewish men who live in Co-op City who don’t come to services. Please come by 9:30 a.m., so we can take out the Torah.

The Traditional Synagogue is the only synagogue in Co-op City.

Sabbath ends on Saturday, June 22, 2019, at 9:23 p.m.

Candle Lighting for Friday, June 28, 2019, will be 8:11 p.m.

Good and Welfare: We sell tree certificates in honor or memory of a loved one. The cost is only $15 per tree. Mazel Tov, to all having Simchas. If you’re ill, wishing all good health. If you asked the Rabbi to say prayers for a sick person, you should make your donation to the synagogue.

To all members: Happy Birthday to all members who will celebrate their birthday in June: Faye Breitbart. For those members celebrating their birthday/anniversary in June, please send me your names and I will add them to the list.

Fun and Games: After services and kiddush, some men and women play Rummikub.

Your support of the Traditional Synagogue is greatly appreciated.

Wishing all our members and friends peace and good health —Bruce Gitelson

St. Joseph’s Episcopal Anglican Church

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

Weekly Schedule Sunday service with Holy Communion and Sunday School are both at 9 a.m. Every fourth Sunday, our children participate in the reading of the lessons, and every fifth Sunday, our young adults assist in the service. We look forward to welcoming you to church tomorrow, Sunday, June 23, at 9 a.m. when we will celebrate The Second Sunday after Pentecost. Father Simeon Johnson, our supply priest, will be the preacher and celebrant.

Please join us on Wednesdays for an uplifting midday service starting promptly at noon.

On Thursdays, Father Johnson will be available for telephone calls visitations and interactive discussions on various topics in the Bible from 11 a.m. to noon, followed by a short, noon-day service.

Choir rehearsal is Thursdays at 7 p.m., and we are always looking for new members.

Group Activities The Episcopal Church Women meet immediately after service on the first Sunday of each month. All women in the church are invited to attend and participate in planning the activities of the church. The men hold their meeting after service on the second Sunday of each month.

Upcoming Fundraising Events Saturday, June 29: Bus trip to Pindar Vineyards, the

largest in Long Island. Trip includes wine tasting, sit-down luncheon at J&R Steakhouse and shopping at the Tanger Outlets with discount coupon booklets. The bus leaves from Dreiser Loop in front of the Rehab Center at 8:45 a.m. Please be there by 8 a.m. This event is SOLD OUT! Stay tuned for other upcoming events.

General Information To those celebrating birthdays during the month of June, we wish you all a happy birthday and best wishes for many more. To the sick and shut-in, we have you in our prayers and wish you a speedy recovery. There is still time to submit your 2019 pledge cards and you are encouraged to complete and submit them as soon as possible.

Outreach Program Our church supports the feeding program at Grace Episcopal Church in West Farms. This program is in desperate need of food. At St. Joseph’s, we collect non-perishable food items on an ongoing basis. Please remember to donate.

For additional information on all of the above, please call the church at 718-320-0844, or visit our website, st.josephsepcbronx.com for more information relating to St. Joseph’s Episcopal Anglican Church, Co-op City, Bronx, New York.

“All the ends of the earth shall remember and turn to the Lord, “and all the families of the nations shall bow before him.” —Psalm 22:26 —Merville Chambers

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, N.Y. 10469. Phone: 718-862-9172.

Regular Church Schedule Sunday school: 9 a.m.

Worship service: 11 a.m.

Communion service: Every first and third Sunday Noon-day prayer — Hour of Power — Wednesday at noon Prayer meeting and Bible study: Wednesday at 7 p.m.

The following program is at the church’s annex: 2053 Asch Loop Nort, Co-op City — Neighborhood Bible study: Thursday at 10 a.m.

Sunday School is now in session every Sunday at 9 a.m. Sunday school is really a part of our history, and because someone cared and was concerned enough, many of us benefitted and know its value. In Sunday school, in a nurturing Christian education environment, an opportunity is provided for children to learn about the Bible, to grow in grace, to show love and respect for one another and to live more abundant lives.

Jesus came that we might have life and have it more abundantly. —John 10:10 We encourage you to bring your child, children or grandchildren to Sunday school and we look forward to seeing you.

Worship service begins at 11 a.m.

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

Other scheduled events On Wednesdays at noon, you are cordially invited to Noon-Day Prayer at CPC, an hour of power, prayer, praise and testimony. Refreshments will be served. RSVP to 718-862-9172.

Tomorrow, Sunday, June 23 at 11 a.m. will be the annual Youth Day Celebration at Community Protestant.

All children and youth in the community are cordially invited to attend this special service and to bring their parents with them.

Saturday, June 29, from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. The Shepherd’s Ministry and the Senior Ushers present “An All White Affair,” with music by DJ Rob, at the CPC Annex, 2053 Asch Loop, Co-op City. Donation: $25. For additional information, please call 718-862-9172.

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

Co-op City Times / June 22, 2019

Bartow

Einstein

Dreiser

MENU

Room 31 unless otherwise noted

Room 49 unless otherwise noted

Room 7 unless otherwise noted

Alternate Kosher Meals are also available

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

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

Health & Wellness Support Group -

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

Dominos 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 p.m. - 3 p.m., rm. 35 Diabetes Support Group 2nd Monday, 1 p.m.

Computer Class for Beg., 9:30 a.m., Int., 10:30 a.m. & Adv., 11:30 a.m.

10 a.m. – 11 a.m.

YOGA w/Peggy Hill 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.

JASA main office

Tues., June 25

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

Walking Club 10:30 a.m.

Caregiver Support Group 1:30 p.m., 1st & 3rd Tues.

Card Games 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.

(New) Meditation w/Damion JASA main office 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Mardi Gras in June 12:30 p.m.

Wed., June 26

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

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

Stay Well Exercise 10 a.m. – 11 a.m.

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

Card Games 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.

Dominoes 2:30 p.m.

NORC Computer Class Bartow main office 11:15 a.m. -12:15 p.m.

Smartphone Class Beginner 12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m., Intermediate 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.; Bartow main office

Thu., June 27

Arthritis Exercises 11 a.m. - noon Card Games 2-4 p.m.

Dominos 2:30 p.m.

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

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

Crochet & Knitting 10 - 11 a.m.

Spanish Class 11 a.m.-12 p.m.

Bartow Main Office Dancercise w/Damion 1-2 p.m., JASA main office Card Games 2-4 p.m.

Fri., June 28

Mon., June 24

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Men’s Line Dancing 9 a.m. - 10 a.m.

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

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

Chat Session 10 a.m.

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

Card Games 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.

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

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

Stay Well Exercise 10 a.m. - 11 a.m., rm 2 Artopia, Art Programs for Elders 10 a.m. 12 p.m.

Basic Cell Phone & iPad training 11 a.m.

Mind Teasers 12 p.m. - 1 p.m., rm. 4 Diabetes Support Group 1 p.m. – Last Monday of the month Bereavement Counseling 1 p.m., rm. 8 Gentle Yoga 1:15 p.m. - 2 p.m., rm. 2 Intermediate Yoga 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.

Kosher

Non-Kosher

Orange juice California Turkey meatloaf Homemade mashed potatoes Steamed carrots & Green beans Whole wheat bread Fresh fruit Alt: Tuna salad

Baked Asian style honey chicken Sautéed Green beans Mashed red potatoes

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

Artopia, Art Programs for Elders 10 a.m. 12 p.m.

Alert & Alive 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Cultural Dance 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m., Aud. B Computer Class 11 a.m.–12 p.m.

Mind Teasers 12 p.m. -1 p.m., rm. 4 Zumba 1 p.m. - 2 p.m., Aud. A Matinee 1 p.m.

Apple juice Chicken Shawarma (Oven roasted) Health & Wellness Support Pita halves Group 10 a.m. – 11 a.m.

Israeli salad Fresh fruit Karaoke by Steven 1 p.m., rm. 45 Alt: Baked Falafel Patties Dominoes 10 a.m., rm. 45 Orange Pineapple Spelling Bee 10 a.m. juice Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session Body in motion w/Ola 10 a.m.–11 a.m.

Stuffed cabbage 9:30 a.m.

10:30 a.m.

Spanish Practice Class 10:30 a.m., w/beef Sewing 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Computer Lab Pasta or Whole (New) Tai Chi 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m., Zumba 11 a.m. - 12 p.m., rm. 4 wheat bread (New) Arts w/Becky 10 a.m. – 12 Rm 10 until Aug 28 California blend p.m., rm. 49 Art Class 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. vegetables NEW – Weight Management SupYoga 2 p.m. - 3 p.m., rm. 2 Canned pears port Group w/Clifton – 2nd Wed., Alt: Salmon salad 1 p.m. – 2 p.m.

Dominoes 10 a.m., rm. 45 Orange juice Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session Grandparent Connection Meeting & Salmon burger 9:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m.

Exercise class 1st Thurs., rm. 40, 11 Plain hamburger bun Blood Pressure 10 a.m.-11:30 a.m., 1st & a.m. - 1 p.m.

Home Fries w/peppers 3rd, rm.

8 Arthritis Exercise 11 a.m., rm. 45 & onions Line Dancing, 10 a.m. - 11 a.m., Aud. A Spelling Bee 11 a.m.

Cucumber dill salad Word Search 11 a.m.-12 p.m.

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

Fresh fruit Karaoke by Steven 1 p.m., rm. 45 Drama Club ended. Will resume on Thurs- Alt: Curried chicken NEW – Arts w/Becky 10 a.m.-12 p.m., day, September 12. salad rm. 49 Dominoes 10 a.m., rm. 45 Crochet & Knitting 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Apple juice Art 10 a.m., rm. 45 Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session Roasted chicken Bingo 1 p.m. – 2 p.m.

9:30 a.m. - 10 a.m., 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Meditative Moments 11 a.m. – 12 p.m., rm. 8 Kasha Varnishkes Pokeno 2-4 p.m., rm. 35 Spinach Soufflé Blood Pressure 2nd & 4th Fri., 10 a.m. Purple Life Trail Fitness – 11 a.m. Greenway Challah bread Pokeno 3rd Fri., 1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

- 11:30 a.m., rm. 45 Applesauce Bingo rm. 7, 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.

Free Oil Painting Classes 10 a.m. – YOGA w/Peggy 11 a.m.

12 p.m., rm.

2 Alt: Gefilte Fish 11:30 a.m., rm. 38 Dominoes 10 a.m., rm. 45

For information, please call: (718) 320-2066 (Schedule subject to change without notice) Payments for trips @ the Bartow office can be made Monday – Friday: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m., & 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. only Funded by: The NYC Department for the Aging, The NYS Office for the Aging and Riverbay Corporation.

BBQ Pork chops Rice & beans Normandy blend

Rosemary chicken Baby carrots w/parsley Baked potatoes

Baked breaded fish Pasta Primavera Steamed broccoli

Homemade Turkey salad Garden salad Sweet potato salad

Fee for lunch is $2.00 & $5.00 for guest

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

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

Upcoming Events/Trips

JASA WELCOMES EVERYONE AGE 60 AND OLDER! Payments for trips can be made at all three centers.

Trip registration policy: there will be no refunds for all trips.

All trips include roundtrip transportation! All trips must be paid in advance. JASA will not accept checks under $5.

In order to participate in any JASA Senior Activities or go on any senior trips, you must be a member of JASA. You may pick up an application in the main office at any of the three senior centers.

(FREE) LiveOn NY- SCRIE/SNAP (Food Stamps) Assistance — Friday, June 8 to July 12, 26 and Aug 9 and 23, 9 a.m. to noon, JASA Main Office, 2049 Bartow Ave. No appointments. Walk-ins; first come, first served! Please make copies of your documents before coming to the office.

(New) Join our Weight Management Support Group — Every second Wednesday of the month, 1 p.m. 135 Einstein Loop, room 49. To register, contact Clifton Hamlett at 929-399-1371St. Mary’s Pool — $3, Friday, July 5; Monday, July 15 and Friday, July 26. Pool aerobics for seniors, 10 a.m. to noon, Bartow - 8:30 a.m., Einstein – 8 a.m.

Dreiser – 9 a.m.

IKEA/Christmas Tree Store/Bed Bath and Beyond – Tuesday, Jun 25 - $15 – Bartow – 9 a.m. – Einstein – 9:15 a.m. & Dreiser – 9:30 a.m.

Common Pantry – Tuesday, June 25 – 9 a.m.-

noon – Bartow Senior Ctr room 31.

Jersey Garden Outlet Mall (The Mills) Wedesday, Jun 26 - $15 – Bartow - 8:30 a.m., Einstein – 8:45 a.m. & Dreiser 9 a.m.

Stew Leonard’s – Friday, June 28 - $6 - Bartow - 9:30 a.m. - Einstein – 9:45 a.m. & Dreiser - 10 a.m.

Game Day- Saturday, June 29 - $2 at the Einstein Sr. Ctr., room 49 -11 a.m. to 2 p.m. To sign up for lunch please call the Bartow Sr. Ctr. 929-399-1394 or the Einstein Sr. Ctr. 718-671-5161 Aldi – Monday July 1 - $3 - Bartow - 9:30 a.m. Einstein – 9:45 a.m. and Dreiser - 10 a.m.

Shoprite New Rochelle – Monday July 1 - $4 Bartow - 9:30 a.m. - Einstein – 9:45 a.m. and Dreiser - 10 a.m.

Walmart –Wednesday July 3 - $15 – Bartow-8:30 a.m. –Einstein-8:45 a.m. and Dreiser 9 a.m.

JASA closed Thursday July 4 in observance of Independence Day St. Mary’s Pool–$3 – Friday, July 5, Monday July 15 & Friday July 26 - Pool aerobics for seniors – 10 a.m. –noon Bartow - 8:30 a.m., Einstein - 8:45 a.m. & Dreiser – 9 a.m.

Costco – Friday – July 5 - $5 - Bartow - 9:30 a.m.

- Einstein – 9:45 a.m. and Dreiser - 10 a.m.

Empire Casino – Tuesday, July 9 - $5 - Bartow 9 a.m. - Einstein – 9:15 a.m. and Dreiser – 9:30 a.m.

Spirit of New York White Party – Tuesday, July 9 – $115 -Pickups: Bartow – 8:45 a.m., Dreiser – 9 a.m. and Einstein – 9:15 a.m. - Deluxe coach bus. Enjoy a fabulous White Party event on the Spirit of New York with all-you-can-eat lunch buffet plus music, dancing, DJ & 2 ½-hour cruise. 52 seats available – No Refunds – Payments due no later than Friday, June 28 Ridgehill – Wednesday, July 10 -$7 - Bartow 9:30 a.m. - Einstein – 9:45 a.m. and Dreiser- 10 a.m.

Stew Leonard’s – Friday, July 12 - $6 - Bartow 9:30 a.m. - Einstein – 9:45 a.m. and Dreiser- 10 a.m.

Fairway/BJ’s – Friday, July 12 - $4 - Bartow 9:30 a.m. - Einstein – 9:45 a.m. and Dreiser- 10 a.m.

Empire Casino – Tuesday, Jul 16 - $5 - Bartow 9 a.m. - Einstein – 9:15a.m. and Dreiser – 9:30 a.m.

Ace in the Hole @ Royal Manor, New Jersey – Tribute to Luther Vandross — Power of Love — Tuesday, July 30 - $95 – Pickups: Bartow – 8:30 a.m., Dreiser 8:45 a.m. & Einstein 9 a.m. - Payments due no later than Wednesday, July 5 – Departure 3 p.m. (Waiting List) FREE Paint and Sip @ JASA Main Office - twice a month on Fridays from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. (first and last Friday) Space is limited, only 12 participants. Join us for this painting class, have fun while you paint on canvas, no experience necessary. Refreshments will be served. Register at 718-320-2066, starting July 26.

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Co-op City Times / June 22, 2019

Greater Love Refuge Ministries “…and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus..” —Philippians 4:7 Word for the Week: Watch for the tendency to take on more than you can effectively handle. You cannot do everything at once. Narrow your focus and just do the next thing. Otherwise, you will get scattered and overwhelmed. You can only do one step at a time, and one day at a time, as you move through what is required of you.

Stay calm and maintain internal peace.

Presiding Elder Boyce Landrum, Pastor Carol Landrum and the Greater Love family invite you, friends and family to worship with us Sunday mornings at 11:30 a.m. Sunday Bible school for children and adults is held from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. We are conveniently located at 900 Co-op City Blvd., Bldg. 2A, on the ground level, Bronx, N.Y. 10475; main entrance; red button. Parking vouchers are available at the church.

Circle of Christ Church

Come as you are …

Psalm 122:1 “I was glad when they said to me, let us go to the house of the Lord.”

If you are looking for a place of worship in the local area aimed at teaching the transforming word of God, Circle of Christ Church invites you to fellowship with us this Sunday. We are a non-denominational, multicultural and loving church that accepts you just the way you are. Senior Pastor Elisamuel Colón and the body of Christ are committed to love people into a life changing, liberating relationship with God. We are located at 147 Dreiser Loop, patio level in the Dreiser Community Center.

Our Sunday services are in Spanish and English.

We have an anointed worship team and dance ministry that minister regularly. The English service has a biblecentered nursery program and children’s church in which children are ministered to from the cradle to 12 years of age. Please see our schedule below and followed us on Facebook and our website, circleofchristchurch.com.

Circle of Christ Church responds to Isaiah 68:10, which says: “Feed the hungry, and help those in trouble.

Then your light will shine out from the darkness, and the darkness around you will be as bright as noon.”

We have a food pantry that serves the community, and we offer family counseling based on need. If you are interested please contact us at 347-945-1992 or on Facebook at Circle of Christ Church.

English Services Tuesday: Prayer 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Wednesday: 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., Prayer/Bible Study Thursday: 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Friday: 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Operation Grace Youth Service, 7 p.m.

Saturday: 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Young Adults Sunday Service, 11 a.m.

You are invited to join us in a special Gospel Explosion Concert for the community June 22 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Experience a night of anointed music and dance. You can leave all your cares at the altar and experience the joy, peace and love of Christ.

Está invitado a unirse a nosotros en un Concierto Especial de Explosión del Evangelio para la Comunidad el 22 de JUNIO de 7-9 p.m. Vive una noche de música y danza ungida. Puedes dejar todas tus preocupaciones en el altar y experimentar la alegría, la paz y el amor de CRISTO. —Pastor Sam Colon

Stay Alert To Your Surroundings!

If You See Something, Say Something!

CCPD Emergency: 718-651-3050 or 9-1-1.

Non-Emergency: 718-320-3330

Our telephone number is 347-920-5607.

Today’s MOSAIC Women’s Bible Study is canceled. We will keep you informed of upcoming events.

Christian Prayer Line: All are invited to join our weekly prayer line on Wednesday afternoon, from 1:30 p.m. to 2 p.m. and Thursday night from 9 p.m. to 10 p.m. The dial-in number is 712-775-7031, and the access code is 578165132# Annual Beach Baptism at Orchard Beach will take place Saturday, July 20, at 8:30 a.m. If you would like information about being baptized and the necessary requirements, please call the church. We will celebrate the newly baptized believers during our Sunday morning worship and Holy Communion July 21 beginning at 11:30 a.m.

Five Loaves & Two Fish Food Pantry We are pleased to announce the reopening of our pantry last Saturday and look forward to continued service to our community. Thank you to our family,

friends and neighbors for the pantry donations and love offerings. Contributions are gratefully accepted and your continued support is appreciated!

Weekly Schedule Sunday Morning Bible Study for Adults: 10 a.m.

Children’s Sunday School: 10 a.m.

Sunday Morning Continental Breakfast: 11 a.m.

Sunday Morning Worship: 11:30 a.m.

Children’s Church: First, third and fifth Sunday: 11:30 a.m.

Holy Communion: First Sunday Salvation Teaching, Combined Class: First Sunday, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Bible Institute: Tuesday evenings, 7:30 p.m.

Prayer Line: Wednesday, 1:30 p.m. to 2 p.m.

Prayer Line: Thursday, 9 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Choir Rehearsal: Friday, 7:30 p.m.

Ministry Leader’s Workshop: Held monthly —Pastor Carol Landrum

Scheduling Activities Calendar

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Co-op City Times / June 22, 2019

Church of the New Vision

Pastors Kenneth Hodge and Deborah Hodge and the New Vision congregation invite you and your family to come and worship the Lord with us. Church of the New Vision is designed to meet the spiritual needs of God’s people. Serving the community for more than 45 years, we offer a warm, friendly, spirit-filled atmosphere of Christian love. All are welcome.

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

Adult & Youth Sunday school: 9:45 a.m. to 10:45 a.m.

Mid-day Bible Study: Canceled until further notice Wednesday Night Prayer and Bible Study: 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Youth Ministry: Fridays, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Upcoming Events/Programs Invite your family and friends for an afternoon of praise, worship and fellowship Sunday, June 23 at the 11 a.m. service for our Senior, Family & Friends Day. Dinner will be served immediately afterward.

For additional information, contact Sis. Loretta Scott at 718-671-2623.

Food Pantry Distribution will resume in July, date will be posted. Section 5 residents can still register Thursdays from 10:15 a.m. until 12:45 p.m.

Fellowship with us on Women’s Day July 21, we ask all women to wear white.

New Vision’s Women’s Retreat is scheduled for Oct. 17 to 19, 2019, at Eddy’s Farm in Sparrow Bush, N.Y. This two-night, three-day event’s theme is “Just a Closer Walk with Thee.” Double occupancy is $400 per person, single occupancy is $550, and includes, meals, transportation, workshops and retreat material.

A $100 payment is due now to hold your reservation.

We ask each person bring one person. See Sis. Loretta Scott, Sis. Sadie James or Sis. Hermena Smith for additional information.

NOTICE: We are seeking a minister of music familiar with hymns and songs of the Baptist Church.

Feel free to contact the church or the pastor.

Church of the New Vision is located at 115 Einstein Loop, Bronx, N.Y. 10475. Office: 718-671-8746 or 203-374-3020. Mailing address: P.O. Box 753037, Bronx, N.Y. 10475.

Visit our Facebook page, Church of the New Vision concerning upcoming events and trips. Email us at info.churchnewvisionbx@gmail.com or call the church office.

—Sis. Carol Haque

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Co-op City Times / June 22, 2019

Family of God Church

A message of empowerment for our pastor.

Respecting the Power of Love How do we turn our broken children, homes, families and communities around?

How do we reach them when they are distracted by social media, video games such as “Fortnite,” and so many things that may be unedifying or destructive? I believe the answer is something that is proven. I believe the answer is something God tells us never fails. I recommend what God recommends, and that is love! Agape — love — denotes an undefeatable benevolence and unconquerable goodwill that always seeks the highest in others, no matter their behavior. It is the love of God that gives freely without asking anything in return, and does not consider the worth of its object.

Agape is more love by choice than philos, which is love by chance; and agape refers to the will rather than the emotion. Agape describes the unconditional love God has for the world. Paul describes this kind of love in 1 Corinthians 13:4–8. Just as God shows us agape, today and this week, let us engage in prayer, praise, and song to express love to God. Then, let us reach out to a child, family member, longtime friend or neighbor to express agape to them. I Peter 4:8 (NKJV) says, “And above all things have fervent love for one another, for ‘love will cover a multitude of sins.’”

Happenings and Invitations of the Family of God Join us this Sunday, June 23, as our pastor will bless all infants, toddlers and children of our community as we celebrate Children’s day at the Family of God. An ice cream social will follow.

Each week Bible Study for the Family of God is held on Tuesdays in dreiser room 10. Prayer starts at 6:45 p.m. and we will study the Book of Acts from 7 p.m. to 7:45 p.m.

We now offer special activities for children each Sunday during our services. Sign your children in at our safe space for them, and then come worship with us.

If you are a young man or have a young man ages 9 to 12 or 13 to 17, personally sign up or sign your son up for our new Co-op City group for boys and young men called Young Bros. We will meet one to two times a month for: sports, trips, food, cooking, cultural outings, chess, gaming, art, music and socials. our Family of God is growing. Since our Family officially started May 5, we have added nine new Family members, including four as new converts for Christ.

There is still room for you. remember, we are offering special Charter Member status to all who join us within our first six months.

For more info regarding any Family of God Church activities, call 929-4304413 or contact us at FoGCoop@gmail.com. Also, visit us on Facebook.

Join us for our next Empowerment Hours, each Sunday, 12:15 p.m. our message topics will be: Let the Children Come — Matthew 19:13-15 on June 23 I Need the Question Mark! — Psalm 121 on June 30 Staying Free — Galatians 5:1 on June 7 The rock We Need — Psalm 61 on July 14 —Pastor DeQuincy Hentz

Newsong Church

2 Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters,[a] whenever you face trials of many kinds, 3 because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance.4 Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything. —James 1:2-4 (NIV) My youngest daughter just graduated from high school this past weekend. As I watched her cross the stage to receive her diploma, I remembered all the mornings she didn’t want to get up and go to school. She would begin to cry and give us multiple reasons why staying home was a better option, yet my wife and I would insist she needed to go. We would say, you can’t see it now, but one day you’ll understand this will work out for your good.

James is telling us when we face a trial or a hard season in life, God will use it to develop us into the image of Jesus. You may be thinking trials and tests in life are uncomfortable. The truth is, God’s not interested in our comfort, as much as He’s interested in our character. God doesn’t mind if we’re happy but He wants us to be holy.

Proverbs says… 3 The crucible for silver and the furnace for gold but the Lord tests the heart.” —Proverbs 17:3 (NIV) Impurities in gold are removed by applying so much heat the gold liquefies. during this process, any impurities rise to the top, where they can be skimmed away. God will use a trial in our life to produce similar results. He will allow the heat of a trial or hardship to liquefy our hearts so anything that doesn’t look like Jesus in our life can be removed by the Holy Spirit. The trial you’re going through right now may be difficult. Let God use it to draw you closer to Himself. If you cooperate with Him despite the circumstance around you. God will do a work in you, so His son can shine through you.

We invite you to join us as we continue our teaching series “The Book of James; A Blueprint for Making Faith Work.”

Join us this Sunday Newsong Church is located at 135 Einstein Loop in room 45. discounted parking is available in parking garages 7 and 8.

While you’re enjoying our worship experience, your children will be enjoying Kidsong. At Kidsong, children from nursery age to sixth grade will learn about Jesus in fun, interactive ways.

We also have a youth ministry called Against the Flow. At ATF teens from 12 to 18 years old enjoy Christ-centered discussion groups, café nights and other outings. ATF meets every Friday night, 7 p.m. at 2049 Bartow Ave., rm. 28.

If you have any questions you can contact us: Church Office: 718-708-8385 • Website: www.newsongchurchnyc.org Facebook: www.facebook.com/newsongchurchbx Twitter: @newsongchurchBX IG: @newsongchurchBX, @againsttheflow.nyc our Newsong Family is here for you. Join us this Sunday and experience the difference.

—Pastor Mike Tolone

When life gets hard, Part 2

Pentecostal Tabernacle invites everyone to attend service at 100 Co-op City Blvd., Building 22A, Bronx, N.Y. 10475.

Tel. 718-320-4218 or 718-324-0334.

Sunday school for all age groups begins at 10:30 a.m. Worship service starts at 11:45 a.m.

Wednesdays: Prayer and fasting service will be held every morning from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Bible study and prayer meetings will also be held at 7:30 p.m.

Youth service will be held Friday at 7:30 a.m.

Focus: The Value of Wisdom Ecclesiastes 9:13-18: “This wisdom I have seen also under the sun, and it seemed great unto me.

“There was a little city, and few men within it; and there came a great king against it, and besieged it, and built great bulwarks against it.

“Now there was found in it a poor wise man, and he by his wisdom delivered the city; yet no man remembered that same poor man.

“Then said I, wisdom is better than strength; nevertheless the poor man’s wisdom is despised and his words are not heard.

“The words of wise men are heard in quiet more than the cry of him that ruleth among fools.

“Wisdom is better than weapons of war: but one sinner destroyeth much good.

“Wisdom and power belong to God. As we look for wisdom to know what to do, where to go, how to handle the issues and struggles we face in this life, we need to look to God for such

wisdom.”

James 1:5-6 states: “If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him. But let him ask in faith, nothing wavering. For he that wavereth is like a wave of the sea driven with the wind and tossed.”

James is saying God will gladly give wisdom to us if we ask him for it. Therefore, we should not fret over what to do or how to do it, for God alone can give wisdom.

Proverbs 1 2-3: “To know wisdom and instruction, to perceive the words of understanding; To receive the instruction of wisdom, justice and judgment, and equity. When we need wisdom, counsel, understanding, we have access to God, who is rich in wisdom, counsel and understanding, and he will give to us what we need and when we need it.”

In Ecclesiastes 9, the writer refers to a battle fought in the streets of a little city.

Because the city was small, there were few men in the city.

Because there were few men in the little city, they were grossly outmatched and outmanned. But the city was home to a poor, wise man. He did not appear to have military training or means to mount a solid defense, but he was armed with wisdom. His wisdom saved his little city with its few fighting men from the much larger, highly trained and heavily armed army.

Psalm 20:7 states: “Some trust in chariots, and some in horses; but we will remember the name of the Lord our God.” —Rev. R. Sibblies

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Co-op City Times / June 22, 2019

American Legion Post 1871

Memorial Day Raffle Draw As published in the last edition of our column, the post’s annual raffle was drawn at the Memorial Day ceremony and winners were announced to the public. This year, only one comrade sold the winning tickets. Llewelyn Waterman has always championed the sales of the ticket and, for the first time, the three winners came from his efforts. The names of the winners are Brain Watson, first place, $500; Sharon Rohan, second place, $300; while Ingrid Nelson won the third-place prize of $200.

Last General Meeting our last meeting for this fiscal year will be 15 June, 2019. We will be on recess for two months before coming back in September. However, during the recess months, we have both the Department Convention in Buffalo, New York, July 18 to 20, and the National Convention in Indianapolis, Indiana, Aug. 23 to 29. I want to encourage every member to plan ahead and attend these summits.

Executive Board The executive board of Post 1871 met on Wednesday, June 5, 2019, at 3 p.m.

The review of the post-Memorial Day event was discussed extensively. Board members were happy to retain the change in time from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. for another year as a test run. Areas of great improvement were also considered and Commander Toba will make note of the recommendations of the board members. Commander Toba also reminded the board next year’s celebration should be different because Post 1871 will be 50 years old next year.

County Convention This year’s county convention was held Friday, June 7, 2019, at the Samuel Young Post 620 on Hutchinson Avenue. Delegates from different posts were in attendance, and both Commander Toba and Past Commander Robert Feliciano represented Post 1871. After the activities of the evening, election of officers for another year was conducted. Past Commander Feliciano was returned as the First Vice Commander for Membership while Commander Toba was returned as the Third Vice Commander to chair the oratorical contest for the fourth year in a row.

Delegates to the Departmental Convention in Buffalo, New York, were elected and Commander Toba will be representing Post 1871 at the convention.

American Legion Auxiliary The auxiliary hosted a special meeting of the unit Friday, June 14, at Dreiser Loop. At the meeting, officers to serve the unit for another year were confirmed.

Frances Wilson will officially serve the unit as the president while Getty Brown will continue to serve as the secretary of the unit for another one year. A detailed list of the auxiliary unit officers will be published in the next edition of this column.

Census Job Post 1871 opened its room for the United States Census Bureau to conduct a job assessment fair here in Co-op City. A lot of job applicants attended the job fair. others who could not commit to the 11 a.m. event due to prior engagement or conflict of interest were directed to the June 13, session on White Plains Road.

—Lsjc Adeyemi LaCrown Toba

National Council of Negro Women

Membership Meeting: our next membership meeting will be Sunday, Sept.

8, 2019. During our summer break, most of our committees will still be meeting because the world does not stop for a beautiful summer. We hope any members of our community who have been considering joining NCNW — women and men — will mark that date on their calendars.

Yes, I did say men as well.

According to our national membership handbook, “Associate Member status provides an opportunity for men to work collectively to support the mission of NCNW in their local communities. Males may join NCNW as Associate Members at any membership level, including Life and Legacy Life Members.”

Please join us join us at 3 p.m. in room 11 of the Dreiser Community Center in September as we start a new year of community service.

Miracle of Christmas: Join Co-op City Section NCNW on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019, as we travel to Lancaster, Pennsylvania, to Sight & Sound Theatres to see “Miracle of Christmas.” our price is $170 per adult and $120 per child under 12 years of age. The ticket price includes admission to Sight & Sound, roundtrip motor coach transportation and lunch at Golden Corral. The payment schedule is $50 deposit due

by July 13, $50 due by Aug. 24 and the balance due by Sept. 30. Non-refundable checks payable to NCNW Co-op City Section may be mailed to P.o. Box 93, Bronx, N.Y. 10475. our bus will depart from 177 Dreiser Loop at 9 a.m., sharp. For more information, contact 718-379-3788, 646-270-1985 or 917-399-2643.

Save the Date: Mark Sept. 28, 2019, on your calendars now. on that date, NCNW will have its Community Health Fair in room 31, Bartow Community Center, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. We will have health information, blood pressure screening, prizes, exercise and more!

Book Club: Looking for a few good books to read this summer? Join NCNW Co-op City’s book club. our book discussions will resume in october. Meanwhile, we are all reading “The Sun Does Shine” by Anthony Ray Hinton. This oprah’s Book Club Summer 2018 selection will be the first book we will discuss in october. For updates on our book club, contact: NCNWcoopcitysocial@gmail.com.

Social Media: Remember, you can find us on Facebook: NCNWCoopcity Bethune; Twitter: @NCNWCoop City; Instagram: NCNW Co-op City and email: www.ncnwco.opcity@gmail.com —Joyce Howard

Baychester Visual Arts

Classes Resume in the Fall If you enjoy being creative, painting will give you much satisfaction. Baychester Visual Arts classes will resume in the fall, watch for beginning classes in September.

Moses Groves, BVA’s art instructor, is the artistic guide for these classes. Mr. Groves is an accomplished artist who has studied at the Art Students League and New York University. He has exhibited work in the New York and New Jersey area and has won awards for his artwork.

You can call Mr. Groves at 201-862-0847 or Sylvia Lochansky at 718-3791049 for more information. You can register by mail by indicating the class time desired. Tuition can be sent to Baychester Visual Arts, P. o. Box 678, Co-op City Station, Bronx, N.Y. 10475.

Visit our studio room 5 on Tuesdays and see beautiful paintings on display. You will be amazed at the artwork done by BVA members. Many of our members have won awards at art shows. Some of our members started to paint for the first time when they joined BVA, and they have been pleased with their completed work.

Since May 28, our art show has been on display at the Baychester Library located at the Bartow mall. The paintings are located above the bookshelves. You will be impressed with the beautiful artwork on display for the month of June celebrating Bronx month.

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

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

— Sylvia Lochansky

Building 21 Association

Thank you, Building 21 Association, thank you all building associations…

The building association is one of the most important components of our infrastructure as a community. We have just come through an exhausting election period where we, the shareholders, were close to incurring an additional $30,000 charge to re-run the Riverbay Election after the extension. Thanks to the involvement of our building associations and some shareholders, we avoided such wasteful spending.

Kudos to Building 21B for turning out 51.37 % of its votes. Building 21C came in second with 40.12 % and Building 27A came in third with 42.11 %.

The top three townhouse voting percentages were, buildings 42, 43 and 40 respectively.

The sad part is, too many shareholders don’t understand how powerful respective associations are. It’s an easy fix. Go to your building association meetings.

Go to other association meetings in other buildings. Vote. Ask questions. Get involved. Stay involved.

Note to a shareholder: Hello Harriet from Building 26C! Thank you for contacting us. We are glad you enjoy reading these articles and find then helpful.

Here for you all summer!

The fiscal year of the building association begins in September and ends in June. The Building 21 Association will remain active throughout the summer in the form of Think Tank at Building 21 and The Section 4 Partnership, which will meet in July and August in The Gathering Room at 120 Bellamy Loop — that’s in the rear of Building 21B — at 7 p.m. Come and join us.

Please be informed, the Section 4 Partnership and Think Tank gatherings, meetings and functions are open to all shareholders and residents of Co-op City. This means all are welcome all of the time.

Floor Captains make Co-op City work better All we ask of anyone kind enough to be a Floor Captain is: 1. Contact numbers (for your floor only) List all emergency contact numbers and distribute to each neighbor 2. Co-op City Times: Place them at each apartment door (delivered on Saturdays) 3. Elevator notices: Read them and talk to your neighbors about them 4. Promote: meetings, clubs and gatherings 5. Encourage your neighbors to: • VoTE – VoTE – VoTE! in the Riverbay election • Make calls to the riverbay offices Security: 718-671-3050• CSo offices: 718-320-3300 Do you have questions regarding The Building 21 Association? You have three ways of gaining information. Email: 21association@gmail.com. Call: 347504-1821. Attend the monthly meetings held every fourth Thursday during the fiscal year in the Gathering Room in the rear of the B-section at 7 p.m.

FYI, all monies collected, i.e., annual dues etc., are installed in the association’s bank account.

This is your community, what are you doing to help make it better?

We are dedicated to the empowerment of every shareholder in Co-op City. Join us at Building 21, 120 Bellamy Loop, in “The Gathering Room.” Each one of us, multiplied by all of us, equals A FoRCE FoR GooD. See you around the neighborhood!

—Michelle Marbury

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