Co-op City Times 06/23/18 by Co-op City Times

2018 Board Election Winners Vol. 53 No. 25

Rod Saunders

Cheryl Jenkins

Saturday, June 23, 2018

Francine Reva Jones

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Junius Williams

Mary Pearson

The 2018 Election Committee reviewed and certified the results presented by the election vendor, Election-America, last Friday night at a meeting held in the Bartow Center to which the election candidates and their designated observers were invited. Election-America reported that a total of 5,176 ballots were cast in the election, of which 3,550 were paper ballots and 1,617 were electronic ballots. The top five election winners were Rod Saunders, 3,128 votes; Cheryl Jenkins, 2,964 votes; Francine Reva Jones, 2,909 votes; Junius Williams, 2,629 votes; and Mary Pearson, 2,573 votes. They are followed by Evelyn Turner in sixth place with 2,548 votes; Angelo Rosario in seventh place with 2,255 votes; Deborah C. Nelson in eighth place with 1,758 votes; Josie D. Ferguson in ninth place with 1,643 votes and Lonnie Woods, in tenth place with 1,166 votes. Election-America also reported that there were 3,628 “Yes” votes and 1,091 “No” votes for the proposed term-limit amendment to the Riverbay By-Laws, which asked: “Should Article III, Section 2 of the Riverbay By-Laws be amended to include a new subsection (f) to read as follows? ‘No Director elected to the Board in or after the 2019 election may serve more than three consecutive terms’.” The committee certified passage of the amendment. In addition to Director Claudia Sampson, other members of the 2018 Election Committee were Director Leah Richardson, and shareholders Sandy Krasnove, Annette Newman, John Gale and Janice Brown. (See page 7 for the official 2018 election certification letter.)

New Board Re-Elects Berk CB #10 Unanimously Votes Against Bartow Avenue As President, Picks Cylich Animal Shelter Proposal & Saunders As VP’s The 2018-2019 Riverbay Board of Directors elected its officers for the next year at its first meeting on Wednesday following announcement of this year’s Board election results last Friday, June 15. The new Board, which includes first-time members Cheryl Jenkins and Mary Pearson, reelected Linda Berk to be president by a vote of 11-3 with one abstention. Board members Daryl Johnson, Junius Williams Linda Berk and Leslie Peterson voted for Peterson and Jerome Rice abstained. “I am honored and humbled that so many of my fellow Board directors have given me their confidence to lead this board,” President Berk said. “There is so much work to be done and I believe the Board is clearly ready to work together for the benefit of the community, setting aside personal agendas and goals. “As president, I want to ensure we keep our eye on the prize, focused on the issues that need improvement, customer service, quality of life, maintaining our property to retain its value and to keep Co-op City affordable. We have challenges before us this year, but I am confident this Board will be focused on results.” The Board then re-elected Bernie Cylich as first vice president and chose Rod Saunders as second BY JIM ROBERTS

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Listening to a crowd of approximately 400 people, nearly 90% of whom vehemently expressed opposition to the proposal to build a Bronx Animal Care Center on Bartow Avenue across the street from Co-op City, Community Board #10 unani-

BY BILL STUTTIG

Hundreds of residents crammed into Bartow Center’s room 31 for a Community Board 10 hearing on the city’s proposal to build a Bronx Animal Care Center across the street from Co-op City. Photo by Bill Stuttig

mously voted not to recommend building the animal shelter and care center at the location.

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RESCHEDULED: Summer Fun Day The Casals Summer Fun Day originally scheduled for today, Saturday, June 23, has been rescheduled to next Saturday, June 30, due to the forecast of inclement weather. On June 30, no parking will be allowed on Carver Loop between Casals Place and Cooper Place from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Violators will be towed at owner’s expense and summonsed.

Democratic Primary For Congress Set For June 26

Incumbent U.S. Congressman Eliot Engel faces three challengers in the Democratic Party seeking the nomination, and ultimate victory, for his seat to represent Co-op City residents in Washington, D.C. The federal primary, being held next Tuesday, pits the 30-year veteran congressman against three challengers. In his previous re-election campaign in 2016, Engel won 94.7% of the general election vote. Engel was first elected to Congress in 1988. Engel has been endorsed for re-election by state Senator Jamaal Bailey, state Assemblyman Mike Benedetto and City Council member Andy King. The 16th Congressional District that Engel represents includes North Riverdale, South Riverdale,

BY JIM ROBERTS

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Broadcast Schedule Of New Board Swearing-In

The Open Board meeting held on Wednesday, June 20, in room 31 of the Bartow Center when the newly-elected directors of the Riverbay Board were sworn in and elections were held for the new officers of the 2018-2019 Board of Directors, will be aired according to the following schedule: • Thursday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday, June 28-July 1, 2018, at 12 p.m., 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. Be sure to tune in to Channel 12 (MATV) or Channel 591 (Cablevision).

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NYC DOH Lifts Shower Restrictions In Building 11

On Wednesday, June 20, the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOH) informed Riverbay Corporation and shareholders of Building 11 that the agency was lifting the shower restrictions imposed in late April when testing began after three cases of Legionnaire’s Disease over the past 12 months were reported in the building. The DOH letter on the lifting of the restrictions was distributed to Building 11 shareholders this week. The shower restrictions were issued to shareholders in Buildings 11 A, B and C who are 50 years and older, those with chronic lung disease, those with weakened immune systems and people taking medications that weaken the immune system. The restrictions included not taking showers of any kind, taking baths instead by filling up the bathtub slowly, and using only cold water for cooking, brushing teeth, washing hands and dishes. DOH reassured residents that drinking tap water was safe. DOH and Riverbay immediately began testing the buildings’ hot water system. Building 11 is a triple core and while the structure is comprised of three different addresses and separate lobbies, they share a common plumbing system. Upon receiving the initial April notification from DOH, Riverbay began working with Special Pathogens Laboratory (SPL) and Dr. Janet Stout, a highly regarded expert on legionella, and through that collaboration, Management installed a copper-silver ionization system to Building 11’s hot water system in May. According to the DOH letter, dated June 20, 2018 and signed by Demetre C. Daskalakis, Deputy Commissioner of the DOH’s Division of Disease Control, “…Testing done in May and June 2018 demonstrated control of Legionella bacteria, with the most recent samples indicating that no Legionella was present” in the building’s water system. The letter informs Building 11 shareholders that Management is developing a long-term water management plan to prevent any future growth of legionella bacteria. Commissioner Daskalakis goes on to note: “Given BY ROZAAN BOONE

Section 5 Association

The Section Five Association’s Annual Family Fun Day will be Saturday, August 18th. Time: 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. Rain date will be Saturday, August 25th, 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, fun and free face painting, balloon animals, Tap dance, women’s self-defense demos, Fashion Show and much more, so stay tuned. Note: Waivers – For all youths under the age of 18 years old, parents or an adult must sign a waiver form at the registration table for the youths to participate in the games. Organizations And Churches – are welcome to set up a table. Contact Mr. Robert Hedgepeth, president of the Section 5 Association, at (718) 320-2656. Public Hearing – By now, the public hearing on the application submitted by the city to build a full service animal shelter/veterinary clinic at the location of 2050 Bartow Avenue next to Red Lobster Restaurant has taken place. Co-op City has requested a youth center/YMCA for over twenty years. We love animals, however, we also love our children and youths and they deserve and is long overdue a state-of-the-art facility that has been denied to them year after year. The Bartow site was designated for a Youth/YMCA center years ago. I hope Co-op City residents showed up and expressed their opinions on this matter. One may contact Community Board #10 at 718892-1161 with any questions. —H. Overman

the recent test results and the water treatment system that is in place, it is now safe to use the water as you normally would.” Residents who experience symptoms such as fever, chills, muscle aches and cough, are still, however, advised to seek immediate medical attention. The letter further states that water testing is ongoing and that residents will be notified of any additional recommendations. “We will continue to work with building management to make sure that the water is safe.” Those with questions are urged to contact the DOH’s Community Affairs Unit at 347-396-4161. Callers should be sure to leave their names and contact information. Latest information on Legionnaire’s Disease can also be found by visiting nyc. gov/health/legionnaires. (See complete DOH letter on page 26.)

In Memoriam — Donovan Plummer It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our esteemed colleague, Mr. Donovan Plummer, director of the Riverbay Grounds Department, on Friday, June 15, 2018. Mr. Plummer was well-known and admired by everyone he came into contact with. He was a gentle and soft-spoken man who treated everyone respectfully and who was respected by many, in return. His passing comes after a long illness. Mr. Plummer’s presence will be sorely missed here at Riverbay and in the community. Please keep Mr. Plummer’s family in your thoughts and prayers as they mourn the loss of their loved one. Funeral arrangements are pending.

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NYPD’s Pizza With A Cop

On Friday, June 29, the NYPD will host “Pizza With A Cop” for Co-op City youth, 6-8:30 p.m. in room 31 of the Bartow Center. Young people are urged to come and meet with local police officers while enjoying a free pizza. They want to hear what issues concern you. This event is sponsored by the 45th Precinct Community Council and Assemblyman Mike Benedetto.

CCPD “No Parking” Notice, June 30

Parking will not be permitted on Carver Loop between Casals Place and Cooper Place next, Saturday, June 30 from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Violators will be towed at owner’s expense and summonsed.

“Against the Flow” 2ndAnnual Basketball Tourney Today

Newsong Church will sponsor the 2nd Annual “Against the Flow” Basketball Tournament today, Saturday, June 23rd, on the Bartow court. This is a free tournament and children, ages 12-17, are encouraged and welcome to come and participate. Check-in starts at 9:00 a.m., and the tournament will begin at 10:00 a.m. Food will be provided! For more information, please contact Aida at either (347) 9740410 or (718) 708-8385.

BVA Art Show Begins Tuesday

The Baychester Visual Arts Association is having an art show at the Baychester Library during the month of June in celebration of Bronx month. The paintings are located above the bookshelves, so please look up. You will be impressed. The art show will end on June 26 so come on out and support local artists.

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Riverbay, Con Ed Work Together To Fix Memorial Day Gas Leak

An underground gas leak that occurred just before the Memorial Day holiday weekend last month was repaired without shutting down service into the Earhart Lane townhouses, thanks to some creative solutions from Riverbay Maintenance staff and Con Ed. Daily life for cooperators – and their holiday plans – went on as usual while the repair crews were able to develop a unique workaround that restored gas service by installing a new gas line without ever having to turn off the gas. A gas odor was reported just outside the Earhart Lane townhouses in late May and Riverbay, Con Edison and the NYPD all responded to the call. Con Ed workers at the scene were able to find the leak in an underground pipe and quickly make a temporary repair. That emergency patch by Con Ed allowed gas service into the building to continue over the holiday weekend. But it looked at that point that the possibility of an extended shutBY JIM ROBERTS

Workers from Riverbay, working with Con Ed, found an innovative solution when a gas leak threatened to shut down service for residents over the Memorial Day weekend. After temporarily the leak, Riverbay’s licensed plumber and in-house maintenance staff installed a new line under the grass to permanently replace the older line. Photos by Mike Sanders

down would be required to make the permanent fix to the line. When work started after the holiday, Con Ed staff worked with Riverbay’s licensed plumber and in-house

Maintenance staff to install a new service line using over 400 feet of new pipe and to abandon the original

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Dreiser Loop Retirees Support Academic Excellence

The Retirees of Dreiser Loop, Inc., proudly celebrated the academic achievements of five June high school graduates on June 13th during their 46th annual luncheon held at the beautiful Marina Del Rey. Four of the graduates are grandchildren of active Retiree members; the fifth awardee was chosen from Harry S Truman High School. All the graduates were invited guests at the luncheon. Garrett William Robinson, graduate from Bridgewater-Raritan High School whose ambition is to attend the University of Rhode Island to become a high school teacher/college professor, and Matthew Negron, who graduates from Harry S Truman High School and aspires to attend the Borough of Manhattan Community College and study criminal justice, were both unable to attend because of testing schedules. Congratulations were given along with Certificates of Merit from Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie and Congressman Eliot Engel who sent representatives. Present also were the cosponsors of the scholarship, Mr. and Mrs. Granby Funeral Services, and Ms. Patricia Myers and Mr. James Alston, McCalls’ Funeral Home. The Retirees remind the graduates that the best feeling in the world is to know that your parents are smiling because of you. —JoAnn Harris

Pictured above (L-R): Michelle Stewart representing Assemblyman Carl Heastie; Alyssa G. Moore, a graduate of The Young Women’s Leadership School of East Harlem. She wrote a rap about the Boston Tea Party for a music project that was mandatory in order to go with her school to see “Hamilton.” Her rap was chosen and the class performed it on the “Hamilton” stage before other schools and her peers. She will be attending SUNY University at Buffalo, NY where her goal is to become a Music Producer/composer. Standing next to Alyssa is Mrs. Ayris Granby; Amanda M. Byrd, a graduate from Health, Education, Research Occupations High School in the Bronx. Amanda is ranked in the top 5 percent of her senior class. Her teachers describe her as a bright, mature and ambitious young woman and one of their most well-rounded students. She graduates with a 4.0 GPA. Amanda has chosen to attend Utica College in Utica, NY to begin her studies and career goal to become a physician assistant. Next to Amanda is Joshua Avery McCants, a graduate from Eleanor Roosevelt High School in Baltimore, Maryland. Joshua studies hard, plays hard and works hard. He is a role model for the younger kids on the school’s varsity team and has all the qualities of a great leader. He has maintained a 4.0 GPA while working part-time through his senior year. He fondly recalls his parents stressing the importance of education and how they ingrained in his head that he would be attending college. He has taken the first steps and will be attending Drexel University at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to study and become an architect/architectural engineer. To Joshua’s left is Mr. Samuel Granby; Mrs. Helen Blakes, grandmother of awardee Garrett William Robinson; and Maxine Sullivan representing Congressman Eliot Engel. Photo by Sandra Hardison

2018 Board Officers

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vice president. The vote for Cylich was 10-4 with one abstention and Saunders was approved by a vote of 14-0 with one abstention. The Board accepted the report from this year’s election committee, which was chaired by Director Claudia Sampson, certifying the results of the board election. The top vote getter was incumbent Saunders with 3,128 votes, followed by a newcomer to the Board, Cheryl Jenkins, with 2,964 votes. The other three top finishers were Francine Reva Jones, 2,909; Junius Williams, 2,629; and Mary Pearson, 2,573. Reva Jones and Williams were reelected and Pearson is new to the Board. The sixth place finisher Evelyn Turner was 25 votes behind Pearson and is eligible to join the Board as a replacement if a Board member resigns. (See complete elections results, page 26.) Other officers elected by the Board are: Secretary – Mary Pearson; Assistant Secretary – Francine Reva Jones; Treasurer – Sonia Feliciano; Assistant Treasurer – Kevin Lambright; Audit Committee chair – Andrea Leslie; and Cooperator Appeals Committee chair – Junius Williams. Berk was first elected as Board president unanimously in October 2016 following Cleve Taylor’s decision to step down as president. She was re-elected by a vote of 10-5 last June. The Board will present plaques to two members who are not returning this year. Both Evelyn Turner and Deborah Jenkins will receive the awards to thank them for their service to the Co-op City community on the Riverbay Board at a future date. Jenkins did not seek re-election. Election Committee chairperson Claudia Sampson presented a check for $250 to each of the winners in the incentive program instituted by the Board to encourage Co-op City shareholders to vote. Ten winners were randomly selected in a computerized drawing held earlier this week. Those not in attendance at Wednesday night’s Open Board meeting will receive their checks at a future date. As in past years, reaching a quorum to make the Board directors election official proved to be a challenge again this year. Board President Berk thanked Sampson for all the hard work that she and her committee contributed to make this year’s election a success. “It’s a challenging job and it’s almost a no-win situation,” Ms. Berk said. “The fact that Ms. Sampson has volunteered for two years in a row, we appreciate that, and thank you again.” Sampson reported that the total cost of this year’s election paid to the vendor

2018-2019 RIVERBAY BOARD OFFICERS

President – Linda Berk First Vice President – Bernie Cylich Second Vice President – Rod Saunders Secretary – Mary Pearson Assistant Secretary – Francine Reva Jones Treasurer – Sonia Feliciano Assistant Treasurer – Kevin Lambright Audit Committee Chair – Andrea Leslie Cooperator Appeals Committee Chair – Junius Williams

Election-America was $27,338. Looking ahead, she said that increasing turnout must continue to be a priority. “It pains deeply that only 5,142 of our 15,111 shareholders saw the value or the need to vote when we gave them every opportunity to do so,” Director Sampson said. She made several recommendations to improve the process, including creation of a dedicated email box to contact the election committee; removing the start date to begin the voting; help building presidents become more involved; and canvassing the community in the fall before the election to find out what issues need to be addressed by the candidates.

45th Precinct Honors Junius Williams

Newly reelected Board Director Junius Williams (3rd from left) was honored by the 45th Precinct Community Council on May 9th at its annual awards breakfast. Mr. Williams was recognized by the council for his work in helping to raise awareness about many of the quality of life concerns around Co-op City’s buildings and public areas. Mr. Williams said, “I would like to thank the 45th Precinct Council for honoring and recognizing me for the things that I’ve accomplished for our Co-op City community. I would also like to thank Management and a special thanks to all the cooperators who came out to support me. This was truly something that I’ll treasure for the rest of my life.” Photo by Bill Stuttig

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Animal Shelter

The resolution that the community board approved did, however, give Board approval of an animal care center and shelter to be built elsewhere in the Community Board 10 service area, just not near the already congested Bartow Avenue corridor of the Co-op City/Bay Plaza vicinity. Most in the overflow SRO crowd which packed into Bartow Center’s room 31 to listen and/or participate in the public hearing on the proposed animal shelter cheered loudly when the result of the vote was announced. The move was not without controversy, however, because the community board decided to close off the public comment session of the hearing after only 90 minutes and take a vote with nearly 40 names left on the list of those who signed up to speak either for or against the project. It was reported by one board member that there were nearly 40 names left on the speakers’ list when the decision was made to close off the gallery session and vote. That decision was made shortly after 9 p.m. But, as Community Board 10 chairperson Peter Sullivan indicated and as most of the board concurred, the sentiment of the hundreds of residents in attendance at the hearing was clearly against the shelter being developed on Bartow Avenue. City Councilman Andy King, who sat with the community board during the entire hearing, expressed clearly that he would adhere to the wishes of the community in either supporting or rejecting the Bartow Avenue animal shelter proposal. At one point in the evening, he asked the hundreds in the crowded room for a show of hands as to who was opposed to the Bartow Avenue shelter. Approximately 85% of the room, in this reporter’s estimation, raised their hand in opposition with many of them verbally expressing their opposition, as well as raising their hands. This occurred despite the fact that many of the speakers who were called on at the hearing voiced their support for the proposed animal shelter—despite being shouted at and booed by many others at the hear-

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gas line with the leak. The new line runs from Erdman Place under the grass to the townhouse. Safety precautions were implemented, the area was temporarily fenced, a trench was dug from the sidewalk to the townhouse and Con Ed excavated the street and installed a new gas tap on the main. Pipe was laid in the trench and connected at both ends and gas was transferred from the old service to the new. It took a week to complete the work. Con Ed also maintained gas without interruption to all the cooperators in Earhart Lane for the entire job even during the switch-over to the new service. Con Ed kept the gas on the old service with a temporary repair and daily monitoring to make sure the repair was holding. Without this, the gas would have been shut off and every apartment would have to be entered and have the stove lines capped, then tested and once passed, re-enter the apartments to turn the stoves back on. This would have inconvenienced the cooperators for about two weeks, including the holiday, as they would have no cooking gas. The innovative fix and the extra effort by Riverbay’s Maintenance staff and Con Ed working together cut the time for the repairs substantially, according to Mike Sanders, Riverbay’s director of Maintenance. “This saved us the work of removing and restoring all the interlocking blocks and disrupting the walkways in front of the Earhart Lane apartments where the original line is,” Sanders said. “The new line follows a better route and is a less expensive alternative to the original path.” Sanders appreciated the work that Con Ed and his staff did to get the job done quickly and prevent any disruption to the daily life of Co-op City residents. “The cooperators were not inconvenienced by a lengthy intrusive gas shutdown as Con Ed was able to maintain uninterrupted gas service. We thank them for their cooperation as usual,” Mr. Sanders said.

Co-op City Times / June 23, 2018 ing who did support their position. At one point, one of the speakers in favor of the shelter used an historically inaccurate and insensitive analogy which further turned the majority of the meeting’s attendees against the shelter’s supporters. The speaker was stopped from speaking further after her inappropriate remark. A group calling itself the Bronx Animal Shelter Endeavor (BASE) had several of its members speak in favor of the proposed Bartow Avenue shelter. After the meeting was over and the vote taken, they expressed disappointment in the community board’s decision and the overall tone of the often raucous meeting. In a statement sent to the Co-op City Times the day after the meeting, BASE co-founder Donna Dechiaro said: “When the board let this crucial meeting spiral out of control, they instead validated an intolerant, booing and shouting crowd who went all out to drown out any commentary in favor of a desperately needed full-service animal shelter…” While most of the Co-op City residents attending the meeting seemed to be against the shelter being placed adjacent to the community, former Riverbay Board director Evelyn Turner bravely expressed support for the shelter, despite the obvious sentiments of the majority of the hearing attendees. Ms. Turner told the community board as part of her statement: “In my opinion, an animal shelter would not only bring jobs to those seeking part-time employment, but would be a good resource for the larger community. Cars are not the only way to get to the proposed site. Again, this site has been of no interest in recent years for Co-op City residents until the city proposed an animal shelter. Animals need shelter just like people.” Before most of the Bronx community spoke either for or against the shelter, Risa Weinstock, president and CEO of Animal Care Centers, presented a brief overview of the project. She described the proposed shelter as a no-kill shelter which means that more than 90% of the abandoned or stray animals brought to the shelter find a permanent home and are not euthanized. She said that the number is actually 93% for all Animal Care Centers currently operating in New York City. In June, the City Council voted and mandated that the city have an operating no-kill Animal Care Center in each borough by 2024. Councilman King, who voted for the animal shelter mandate, said that that does not mean that he thinks Bartow Avenue in an appropriate site and will follow

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the wishes of the community when it comes time to vote to approve or disapprove the shelter. This is key because as part of the Uniformed Land Use Review Procedure (ULURP) process which the shelter proposal must pass through before going forward, City Council approval is required, and the Council historically yields to the wishes of the councilmember representing the district hosting the proposed development. CB #10’s denial of the shelter development for Bartow Avenue only serves as an initial advisory part of the process, but historically has an influence on how the rest of the process goes. The next step is for the Bronx borough president to approve or not, followed by the City Planning Commission, the City Council and the Mayor’s office. According to a presentation made by the City’s Department of Health in Co-op City on May 24th, the project comes with a Mayoral Zoning Override. The Mayor’s office was represented at Monday’s evening’s hearing by Jeff DuPee, Deputy Commissioner of the Mayor’s Community Affairs Unit, who stated that the Bartow Avenue site was identified as the best site in the Bronx for the now mandatory animal shelter because of its close proximity to two major highways, numerous bus lines, room for needed parking and the fact that the lot is already owned by the city, among other factors. Residents at the hearing asked repeatedly what other sites in the Bronx were under consideration and the question was not answered directly, but they were only told that the Bartow Avenue location was deemed as the best site in the borough by far and away when considering all necessary factors. The commissioner also said that to start looking for a new site at this point would delay the project years past the mandated time frame of 2024, when all boroughs will be required to have a full-service animal shelter as per the City Council. When residents expressed concerns about the center increasing traffic in an already congested commercial and residential zone, the Mayor’s representatives indicated that studies found that traffic would not increase due to the presence of the center. The vast majority of the hearing attendees appeared not to accept that answer as being genuine. If the animal shelter proposal successfully passes through the ULURP process, groundbreaking on construction is scheduled for 2022 with the opening scheduled for 2024.

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Letters to the Editor

With Much Gratitude For Your Support

To the Editor: To everyone who participated by voting, especially towards my re-election to the Riverbay Board of Directors, thank you so much! Thank you again to all of you who supported me by carrying my petitions, distributing our team’s flyers and palm cards. I especially want to thank my family for their support, as well as every one of the current Board directors who supported us during our campaign! I am very happy at having Director Francine Reva Jones rejoining me in her successful bid for re-election to the Board, and it’s my pleasure to happily welcome Cheryl Jenkins and Mary Pearson as our newest Riverbay Board members. Although our teammate, Deborah Nelson, was not successful in this year’s election, Deborah was, nonetheless, a terrific candidate who spoke to the community at every forum with complete honesty, and I thank her very much. Director Junius Williams, congratulations on your successful re-election to the Riverbay Board of Directors. My good friend, Bishop Angelo Rosario, a 3-year member of both my education & legislative committees, was

not successful, however, his campaign was one of sound reasoning and he always spoke with integrity. I trust that I will continue to see both he and Rev. Nancy at both of my committee meetings next year. Josephine Ferguson, also unsuccessful in this year’s elections, articulated her desires for serving the Co-op City community extremely well, and I fully expect to see Josie back on my education committee next year as well. Candidate Lonnie Woods, new to Co-op City politics, ran a very decent campaign. Thank you, sir, for your efforts in your bid to serve by representing the community. Director Evelyn Turner – Evelyn, what can anyone say? You have served the Co-op City community as a Board director for several years. I’m certain that you’ll remain active, and will continue with the fantastic college program that you’ve co-sponsored with the Riverbay Fund each year. Everyone, thank you all again, and I’ve already started working on the promises I made to the community during my campaign for re-election. —Rod Saunders

Thanks & Hugs 2,548 Times

To The Editor: I want to thank those who signed my petition and later voted for me. All my love and thanks to 2,548 shareholders. “For I know the plans for you, plans to prosper you, not harm you, plans to give you hope and future.” Jeremiah 29:11 It was necessary to close this door, thanks to a higher power, simply because it no longer leads somewhere for me. Just before the election results were counted, great community/public school projects found me. I am going to continue to succeed because I am crazy enough to think I can. Additionally, the College Fair is planned for Saturday, October 6, 2018 at the College of New Rochelle. I am still the lead organizer. Stay in touch, volunteers. I am chair of the Section 5 Summer Fun Day on Saturday, August 18, and need volunteers for this community event. Thanks to shareholders who personally expressed how

much they enjoy my viewpoints. I already miss sharing helpful resources. For example, just finished an excellent suicide training by a survivor and the “Who We Are Project” (ACLU) chronicling racism in America. By the way Co-op City pet owners, if you missed the public hearing about the proposed animal shelter, I was bold enough to share an opinion on behalf of the 556 comfort dog owners, without posturing. Feel free to contact me at 917-324-1033. The Riverbay Corporation narrative will continue to be championed by 15 Board members who will also control all finances that will impact our continued affordability and quality of life. Prayerfully, they will keep it moving with honesty, transparency, integrity and a code of ethics. I am a community/civil rights activist and served you well, with honesty, in the past six years. —Evelyn M. Turner

Important Responsibilities

To the Editor: I received a notice via email reminder as a member of an organization that my important responsibility is to vote in their election to be held on June 30, 2018. The organization offered the same voting system as Riverbay – to vote online or by mail-in ballot. I have and would like to recommend that Riverbay and the Board of Directors begin an outreach effort in the community. First, instruct each shareholder why there is a Board of Directors. Second, explain the By-laws and the duties that entails the governance and protection of each shareholder’s interest. Third, have a cup of coffee throughout the year with the shareholders to entertain questions, surveys

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.

of if the shareholders are happy, satisfied or dissatisfied. Some of us as shareholders had the privilege for a few years to serve as election workers for the Riverbay Board of Directors elections. What complaints and disengagements had we experienced to that point? It was always a coaching matter. Riverbay, it seems, is now beginning to understand that we have a serious problem and it needs fixing. The focus must be on this shareholder responsibility each year. We have a beautiful community and I love it here, how about you? Let’s all work together to keep it that way and make it even better. —H. Overman

Important Notice to Shareholders of Building 13 Building 13

Current Lease Expiration Date

New 3 yr. Expiration Date

Building 13 100 Casals Place

September 30, 2018

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Co-op City Times

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Public Safety Report

Co-op City Times / June 23, 2018

CCPD Takes Action Against Persons Caught Writing Graffiti

The Co-op City De-partment of Public Safety and the New York City Po-lice Department have taken proactive steps to enforce Graffiti Laws in Co-op City. Graffiti may seem like a victimless crime, but it, in fact, 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 those 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 5 boroughs. When the Department of Public Safety conducts building sweeps, potential gang related, biased or threatening graffiti is forwarded to the 45 Precinct. The Vandals Task Force compiles books of the worst offenders “tags” graffiti signatures so that when they are caught they can be charged with all graffiti they are responsible for 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 by speaking at schools and community meetings. More information about the New York City Citywide Vandals Task Force may be obtained at www.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 graffiti after it is photographed and documented by the Department of Public Safety. Rapid removal of graffiti cuts down on the amount of additional graffiti added as a part of a “graffiti dialogue” 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 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, prosecution 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 that their children are in any way involved with graffiti. Possession of spray paint or markers should be watched for. Paint stains on skin or clothing are also a sign that 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 carries a monetary fine which doubles with each offense. Residents are reminded that 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 9-1-1 and the Department of Public Safety at (718) 671-3050 or online at www.ccpd.us. Callers may remain anonymous when giving information. The Co-op City Department of Public Safety would like to thank all persons who have called in suspicious activity or sent information via our website. It is by your actions that the crime rate remains low and a high quality of life is maintained. Co-op City is a diverse community with people of all ages, abilities and characteristics. All persons should remember to respect each other and embrace their difBY LIEUTENANT PAM APOLLO

OPPORTUNITIES AT CO-OP CITY

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ferences. Don’t forget to say “hello” to your neighbors when you pass each other in the hallway or in the street. Co-op City strives to accommodate all persons. As Stevie Wonder said at the Grammys, “We need to make every single thing accessible to every person with a disability.” It is also important to remember that not all disabilities are visible. Someone who appears to be healthy may have a physical or developmental disability. June is known as PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder) Awareness Month. It is also a good opportunity to learn about this disorder or others which may affect your friends, family members or neighbors. National HIV/AIDS Long Time Survivors Awareness Day and National Cancer Survivors Day are recognized in 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.

Speedy Recovery, Val!

We join with the Riverbay work force and community in wishing Ms. Valerie Hayes a speedy recovery. We have been informed that she has been responding well to treatment and is almost back to her usual sassy self. Val, we will keeping praying for a speedy and smooth recovery for you. God speed.

Co-op City Times / June 23, 2018

Director’s Viewpoint

Sonia Feliciano Treasurer

Dear fellow shareholders, I want to thank everyone who participated in this year’s Riverbay Board Election. A well-deserved congratulations to the incumbents and newly elected Board directors: Rod Saunders, Cheryl Jenkins, Francine Reva Jones, Junius Williams and Mary Pearson. I want to thank outgoing Board Director Evelyn Turner for her work throughout the years. Commitment to community is one of the characteristics that come to mind when thinking about Evelyn. We were hoping for a better voter turnout which we did not get. This is rather troubling in one of the largest communities in the world. Voting is an important part of selecting qualified board leadership. Beyond having skill sets, it is also about having the capacity to step into critical leadership roles to ensure that the organization maintains its effectiveness. An effective board election process incorporates the mission and vision in protecting the interests of our community. We did not meet the quorum as we had hoped. We had to approve a resolution allowing for 400 ballots that were not counted because they arrived earlier than the official start of the voting period to meet a quorum. This should not have happened if we had all voted. This increases the cost of the election, adds frustration to both those shareholders who vote and the individuals running for a seat on the Board. I will continue to encourage voting as a right we have as citizens as we should all have a say in the things that affect us.

We Must Remain Vigilant

A special thanks to Board Director Junius Williams who supported the resolution and all shareholders who supported the referendum on term limits. Seventy percent (70%) voted for term limits. The debate over term limits isn’t new. Term limits ensures that your voice is heard when representing you. It provides new leadership and helps keep fresh ideas, views and concerns as dictated by the will of the shareholders of Co-op City. We have some major projects in the works that include elevators and lobby renovations for all our buildings and you will be seeing more information towards this effort. We have been experimenting with different types of flooring to be better able to address the leaks that occur with our convectors. The cost of floor replacement is astronomical. The convector leaks are an ongoing problem that can only be solved with replacement of this antiquated system. Unfortunately, the cost is more than we can bear at this time. This time next year, I hope with everyone’s help to work towards improved customer service. We need to do things differently. Long hold times when calling certain departments, unprofessionalism, missed appointments, poor workmanship are a list of things that have to be addressed. We know that this is not in all circumstances, but there should be no room for poor service when we pay for this through our carrying charges. Animal Shelter I hope that our community makes a pronounced showing at the Community Board #10 public hearing on June 18, on the proposed animal shelter in room 31, Bartow Center and make a compelling argument as to why 2050 Bartow Avenue is not the best fit to have an animal shelter. I am an animal lover, but I find it so hard to digest as to why the City of New York would put a shelter in front of a youth center, something for which

we have been advocating for years. There are plenty of locations where an animal shelter can be accommodated, but not in our neighborhood. It is my fervent hope that after hearing from residents of this community that Community Board 10 will vote against having an animal shelter in the proposed location of 2050 Bartow Avenue. Going forward, we have to ensure that the mayor understands that the community does not want a shelter in our neighborhood and the city needs to address our real needs for a youth center. We need to stay engaged in this important process. If you have any concerns that you wish to share, you can reach me at SFeliciano@Riverbayboard.com or 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475 or 917-9927311. Thank you for giving me the opportunity to represent you. Shareholders First – We Matter.

Building 32 Association

Thanks to all the bakers, donors, contributors, and purchasers who made our fundraiser Bake Sale a successful event. —Lorna Smith

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Building 11 Association

Co-op City Times / June 23, 2018

Deserving Students Awarded Building 11 Scholarships

Great things continue to happen for young adults furthering their education in Co-op City. “We believe that our children are the future.” As parents, you invest time, energy and effort into your children. It’s encouraging to know your community also is invested in the welfare or our children, their futures and aspirations! Four students were each awarded $500 scholarships from the Building 11 Carver Loop Civic Association. This makes our fourth annual scholarship awards celebration. The committee has awarded 12 scholarships to date. The award application process comprised of the following: • General application/recommendations • Scholastic information: grades/transcripts • Essay (personal) • Extra-curricular activities, hobbies, community involvement, honors/distinctions, affiliations/clubs • Interview • Acceptance/commitment letter from institution The committee advertised in the three lobbies the scholarship awards by posting information/ requirements qualifications. On a designated date, each building was manned with staff/table explaining the scholarship criteria and handed Scholarship award recipients from left to right, Bria out applications. The Knott, Jadya Gwyn, Ambar Khealie and Jordan building lobby attendants Foster. were also asked to assist with handing out the applications. Fliers and posters were displayed on each of the lobby attendant podiums and in each of the building bulletin boards. The scholarship committee consisted of eight building residents: Kandi Harris, Chairman, Sheila Richburg, Jean Mickens, Toni Thomas-Lyons, FranScholarship Committee members from left to right: cine Berkowitz, Magdalen Francine Berkowitz, Sheila Richburg, Kandi Harris, Lewis, Deborah Henry Toni Thomas-Lyons and Jean Mickens. and Hattie Robinson. The application process spanned over six months during which time we met stellar candidates. While it was difficult to choose from amongst the superior candidates, we were able to award $500 scholaships to the following individuals: • Jordan Foster, Manhattan Center For Science & Mathematics — attending SUNY Cobleskill • Jayda Gwyn, Cardinal Spellman H.S.— attending Morgan State University • Ambar Khealie, Collegiate Institute For Math & Science — attending SUNY Purchase • Bria Knott, Harry S. Truman H.S. — attending St. John’s University. We congratulate and wish them all the best in their future endeavors! —Toni Thomas-Lyons

Happy 70th Wedding Anniversary, Mr. & Mrs. Malone!

On June 26th, 1948 William and Williemae Malone of Co-op City married. They met seventy-two years ago after William, a WWII veteran, had returned home from the war. He caught the eye of Willemae, a neighbor and high school friend of his sister. Williemae had caught William’s attention as well, prompting him to ask, “Who is that pretty gal that lives across the street?” Williemae orchestrated a meeting that would lead to fun dates, sightseeing drives and marriage. Family and friends take this occasion to recognize them and celebrate their love. —Monica Brown

Outstanding Accomplishment, Olivia! Congratulations, Olivia Boddie, on completing your education at Hardwick College, as a pre-med student with a bachelor's degree in biology. We were so impressed with your determination, drive and hard work during the past four years. Regardless of the path you choose, we know it will be of your highest achievement. Love, —Mom, Dad, Grandma and Faviola

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

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Co-op City Times / June 23, 2018

Director’s Viewpoint

Jerome L. Rice

I am extremely proud of this community for speaking up against having an animal shelter placed in our community. I want it to be clear, that if the Bronx Borough President is not with the community on this matter, then I won’t be with him when he runs for NYC Mayor. I also find it disrespectful for people who don’t reside in our community trying to tell us what we need in our community. Finally, why do we always put our children on the back burner? I can’t believe how some people would dare put animals over children. I stand with the community and say NO to an animal shelter and YES to a youth center. C-Summons Are Here On June 14, 2018, we held our security meeting before the break; Chief David Perez of CCPD stated that “we will begin to give out Criminal Summons (C-Summons) on anyone who choose to violate traffic laws in the community.” So all those who choose to run the red light and think CCPD can’t give you a summons, surprise is coming. Speaking of red light, I was appalled to hear that we have so many CCPD vehicles that are not operable and that officers are responding to emergencies in vehicles with no siren or emergency lights. This is unacceptable if we really are serious about keeping our community safe. Why do we have five non-serviceable scooters in the motor pool for so long? I vow to look into this matter immediately and get the problem rectified. The weather is getting warm and we need to have our vehicles up and running throughout the community. Safety First/Safety Matters. Changing Of The Guards Election time is over; thanks to all who ran and shared their perspective on changes. Volunteerism is the premier service to our community. The amount of hours of debating what’s best for our community with 15 different personalities is not easy. Elections create change; I am for anything that is for the betterment of this Board, community and shareholders. Here are just some of my recommendations I am pushing for: • Have both the Appeals and Security Committee chair be chosen by the Board instead of an appointment by the Board president. • Board liaisons, Audit department and CC Times should report directly to the entire Board versus the Board president. • Revamp the Election Committee – Allowing shareholders to run the committee and welcome their ideas for change. (Dir. Leah Richardson’s idea) • Have both president and vice president respond in writing each time they bypass the treasurer to sign checks to contracts. My Vote Is No I had voted down Resolution 18-16 Amendment to the 2018 Election Rules because I honestly don’t believe in changing the rules while the game is currently being played. In other words, you can’t change the rules to your liking. The real problem with every election is that some of the candidates are not appealing to the shareholders. It is my belief that we should have already been doing things for the betterment of our community before the campaign period. I plan to also vote NO on a resolution by both director Kevin Lambright and Reva Jones regarding voting. NO ONE should be penalized $50 for not participating in the voting process. Director Reva Jones was denied a similar resolution. I plan to vote this resolution down. I believe this is nothing

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more than a form of voting suppression (barriers) where you incorporate a method to force someone to do something against his or her will. Blow The Whistle I am proud to announce that we finally have a whistleblower policy in place where both residents and employees can go to report wrongdoing and don’t have to be penalized for it. No one should be discouraged or penalized for reporting anything deemed unethical. The company chosen is called Lighthouse that will launch on July 1st. This has been a longfought campaign promise that came through. Following The Leader Growing up, I was told to follow the leader; the same was repeated when I served in the military. However, the truth is that it’s ok to follow the leader, but

first ask the person in front of you, where are they leading you to? If that person is jumping off a cliff, do you still think that you should follow them? The moral of the story is to know who the person who is leading you is and get a clear understanding that you may not agree on everything they tend to do and won’t look the other way on any potential wrongdoing. Father’s Day Message Happy belated FATHER’S DAY to all the fathers, brothers, uncles and anyone who fill the role of fathers, so that our children can be guided in the right direction. To the fathers who are incarcerated, you still have a chance to get it right and make a difference in your household. While Father’s Day is not as popular as Mother’s Day, our future is bright when we get it right.

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Co-op City Times / June 23, 2018

Co-op City Sports

Velocity Track Club New York

Velocity Track Club New York is truly blessed. We are one step closer to the 2018 USA Track & Field Hershey Junior Olympic Track & Field Championship in Greensboro, North Carolina! On Saturday, June 16th & Sunday, June 17th (Father’s Day), we competed in the USATF New York Association Championship/Region1 Qualifier at Icahn Stadium/Randell’s Island. The New York Association covers the State of New York south of and including Sullivan, Orange and Dutchess Counties, with the exception of Suffolk and Nassau Counties. There were 51 teams competing with the best athletes from throughout the association. Medals were awarded to the top six athletes, and the top eight athletes advanced to the USATF Region 1 Championship with a chance to advance to the Junior Olympics.

Velocity Track Club New York athletes sporting their USATF Medals!

Our children gave us (fathers) a great Father’s Day present! Ninety-five percent of the team advanced to the Region 1 Championship. Ninety percent of the team medaled (52 medals, 10 Gold, 5 Silver, 9 Bronze, 13 – 4th place, 9 – 5th place & 6 – 6th place medals). Plus, we took 4th place as a team (Girls, 3rd place, and Boys, 6th place), which earned us a traveling grant! This was total team effort! Congratulations, Team Velocity!!! The following athletes earned medals: (athletes with 3 medals) Brianna Burrell, Olivia Burrell, Jada Clarke, Hannah Gadpaille, Justice Wellington, Sachin Ramharak and Matthiaus Love-Anderson. (2 Medals) Shyenne Blake, Ryann Joseph, Saggi Hemmings, Dakota Hickman, Nevaeh Willington, Tiarra Jackson, Janelle Overton, Treynece Davis, Dontae Lindo and Brandon Peart. (Medal) Cameron Joseph, Hannah Deflorimonte, Janelle Bryan, Saniah Caldwell, Kimaris Hickman, Adonijah Washington, Kiana Davis, Pierce Parker, Khalil Mitchell, Micah Claxton and Julian Caldwell. Congratulations to all who competed! You’re all winners!! Velocity Track Club will be placing a shed outside the gates of Truman High School’s track, near the tennis courts. The shed is needed to store our training equipment. We need a location for the shed close to our training facility, so we can have easy access to the equipment on practice days. Residents, please contact me if you see someone tampering with it. Our next meet will be on Thursday, June 28th – Sunday, July 1st, the AAU Region 1 Championship at Dietz Stadium, Kingston, NY. Velocity Track Club New York is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit. One hundred percent of your donation will go towards helping our children. Support our youth so they can continue to do great things! For additional information, you can go to our website, Velocitytrack.org, or contact me, Coach Winston Dinkins, at 914-441-6196 or email watclt@aol.com. —Winston Dinkins

Building 13 Association

We want everyone to have a grand summer. Be safe and have fun, see you in September. Today: Summer Fun Day, June 23, at noon-6:00 p.m. Summer Fun Day will have refreshments and games, including a giant Connect Four. We have fantastic entertainment planned, one man band Juan Ortega, Caribbean Vibes, Music with a Message and throughout the day DJ Val, to celebrate the diversity of our community. Free popcorn, cotton candy, franks and more. The Department of Sanitation and the NY Fire Department (provided no emergency) will attend with recycling and safety information. All are invited. Free T- shirts for the first 50 youth. This fantastic day is sponsored by Councilman Andy King, Congressman Eliot Engel, Assemblyman Michael Benedetto, State Senator Jamaal Bailey, Stop and Shop, Bob’s Discount Furniture, Plaza Co-op City LLC, Amalgamated Bank, Stephen Kaufman, Fairway Foods, Riverbay Community Relations and the Riverbay Fund. Summer Fun Day is scheduled for Saturday, June 23, noon6 p.m. There is still time to volunteer to help. If you would like to volunteer, please contact Sonja Maxwell at 718-379-7841 Thank you to all who assisted in the collection for the Summer Fun Day shirts and to those who pre-ordered their shirt. This fundraiser was very successful and we appreciate your patronage. Remember The Date! Lobsterfeast at the Nordic Lodge, and 4-hour casino stay at Foxwoods with outlet shopping at Tangers, Saturday, July 14. The bus will leave from 100 Casals Place at 7:30 a.m. Our first stop is at the Nordic Lodge where we will break bread together. We will leave Nordic at 1:30 p.m. and head to the Foxwoods Casino/Tanger Outlets departing for home at 6:30 p.m. We have reservations at the Nordic Lodge so please arrive on time to board the bus. Community Garden – Join Rivers Run Community Garden today for low impact exercise with Teneia at noon; on Saturdays in June, Meditation with Latik at 10:00 a.m., and Bomba by the River on Sunday, July 22, (details to follow). Checks for Building 13 events should be made payable to Building 13 Assoc. Inc. and mailed to 100 Casals Place #32K, Bronx, NY 10475. Contacts: Sherrie Hernandez at 914-837-5970, Gail Sharbaan, treasurer, at 718-671-3801 or Leslie Peterson at 718-320-1370 (daddpeterson@aol.com). Our website is http://www.bldg13assoc.com or email us at bthirteen.assoc@yahoo.com. Again, enjoy the summer and thanks for making our team work. —Leslie Peterson

Co-op City Times / June 23, 2018

We Have To Convince HCR To Change Their Apartment Regulations Director’s Viewpoint

Daryl Johnson

A lot of cooperators want to downsize their apartment. But, the hurdles that they face are quite large. So, we need our politicians to work with us to get the NYS Homes and Community Renewal (HCR) agency to change their apartment regulations. Let's Work Together Recently, we've been receiving a lot of flyers from our politicians. Some of the flyers show their previous achievements. Then, some of the flyers contained controversial messages about their opponents. But, unfortunately, most of those flyers didn't contain a lot of information about Co-op City. We have over 50,000 residents here. Therefore, a local politician should be able to get a lot of votes here. But, the key factor is that our residents must know that they're working with good candidates that want to help this community. For instance, one of the first things that we need political help on is with HCR's apartment transfer policies. The second thing, among many, that we need political help with is our horrible bus service. Previously, we've printed a lot of information about our bus service in the Co-op City Times. And, now, the MTA is going to start reviewing their bus service throughout the Bronx. According to their faulty data, a lot of people have stopped riding the buses. But, think, the buses on the most of the lines are packed out. So, what happened to their revenue? It's simple. Lots of people have stopped paying their fare. That's it! But, hey, you know what? They might disagree with this response and decide that they're going to improve our bus service. On the other hand, we have too many problems with HCR's regulations that affect the way that we handle apartment transfers. For instance, let's look at just a few things in these state regulations that must be changed. Let's say that at one time a large family lived in a 6½ room apartment. Then, over the years, that family's composition changed. And, now there's only one person living in that apartment and they're struggling to pay the monthly carrying charges. Then, let's say that a growing family lives in a 3½ room apartment. In both cases, they want to change their apartment. So, the first thing that they're going to have to do

is to fill out an application as if they're new applicants. Then, they're going to have to get on a long waiting list. Next, they're going to have to fix up their apartments. Then, they're going to have to somehow get up $4,500 per room for the apartment that they want. Moving? Riverbay is going to employ a state regulation so that they can keep 3 months of carrying charges from the equity of each of these applicants once they vacate their apartment. Ridiculous, huh? Shortly, our managers are going to submit a proposal to HCR about these matters. Thereafter, it would be great if everyone could work together for a successful outcome. Business Operations We have a few commercial spaces that have been open for a few years. And, now, here are a few updates with some of these spaces. But, please keep in mind that some of these plans are still on the table. So, they're subject to change or be cancelled. The former pharmacy in Dreiser might become a 99-cent store. There were previous plans for this space to become an educational center for children. That concept would have been great because children from Co-op City would not have to travel to other schools. The bingo hall might become a beauty store with nail, pedicure, and legal massage services. But, negotiations for this space have been going on for too, too long. So, we'll wait and see what happens with this space. This space looks small from the outside. But, this space is tremendous – 10,310 square feet. Personally, I feel that this space should have been rented out a long time ago. But, hey, life happens. So, we should give this space one final try and then we should consider other ideas. For instance, can we consider a redesign of that entire building? Office space? Educational facility for adults? There are many things that we can do with that building if we were to redesign it. Plus, we can make some good money if we were to charge the appropriate amount of rent for that area. Arby's Restaurant should open up in less than two months from

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when this viewpoint is printed. Again, let's wait and see what happens. Voting Resolutions The previous resolution to issue penalties to cooperators for not voting for board members was never enacted. So, you would think that some board members would have learned a lesson from that disaster. But, no, they decided to come up with a new resolution to hit our cooperators with a $50 fine for not voting during the board elections. This is nonsense because some candidates are so terrible that no one should vote for them — ever! Bottom line: We need to change our bylaws to stop this concept of getting a quorum. In other words, let the community just vote. And, based on the numbers, you win or you lose. That's it! Co-op City's 50th Anniversary Can you believe that all of the events that are associated with our 50th anniversary celebrations might cost about $400,000? Close I do not want to hear anything about how much money we might make during these so-called celebrations. The current facts indicate that we might spend close to $400,000 for those events. 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 at 718-671-4544 if you would like to have a 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.

Building 9 Association

Co-op City Times / June 23, 2018

Greetings. Power outage in parts of Section One and Two Monday. We checked on as many friends and neighbors as we could. Some kept power, some experienced the outage from 8:40 until 10:05 a.m. Let's take this oppportunity to express profound gratitude and appreciation to former Riverbay Board director, Reverend Doctor Deborah Jenkins, for her integrity and unimpeachable moral character in service to the shareholders and employees of Co-op City. It was disheartening that 'Pastor Deb' declined to be re-elected. Godspeed to Pastor Deb as she continues to be a blessing to our community. Our Building 9 Association 2018 Bake Sale was a success. Thank you to all for supporting this event. Mitzi Cleare: sour cream cake; Catherine Lemon: pineapple coconut cake and chocolate layer cake; Mary Walker: pineapple coconut cake and pecan tarts; Barbara Cloud: blueberry pound cake; Peggy Rembert: sour cream cake; Shirley Wells: Lemon Coconut cake; Gabriella and Camryn: chocolate frosted cupcakes; Gwen Anderson: yellow buttercream bunt cake; Felicia Lawson: chocolate cream cheese pound cake; Daisy McCoy: chocolate fudge cake; Linda Collins: carrot cake and red velvet cake; Mike Collins: plain cheese cake, variety cheese cake and black & white mousse cake. Much appreciation to our wonderful Building 9 bakers. The response and foot traffic was awesome. We sold out! Today is our scheduled 2018 Summer Family Fun Day event. Wear your commemorative t-shirts! The first 50 children to arrive receive free t-shirts. Bring your lawn chairs, enjoy the music, dancing, entertainment, contests, games, races, basketball, face painting, food, etc. See you there. • June 18th: Community Board #10 Ad Hoc Committee for Co-op City met to discuss the city's proposal to build an animal shelter at 2050 Bartow Avenue. We put people before pets in our designated 'no dog' community. • June 19th: New York State Debates scheduled at Dreiser Auditorium. Don't forget to vote Tuesday, June 26th. Please encourage our young people to attend the 45th Pct. Community Council's Pizza with A Cop event on Friday, June 29th from 6 p.m.-8:30 p.m. at Bartow Center. All Building 9 youth who attended our building's Pizza with a Cop (CCPD) event in April 2017 should attend this NYPD event. The Turkey Hill Ice Cream bus ride on July 7th is Sold Out! Seek out the teachable moments. Pray for our school children, our community, our country and our Constitution. "Do not react to toxic people. Not giving them a reaction when they desperately seek it, is far more powerful." –Unknown —Linda Collins

Co-op City Times / June 23, 2018

Co-op Insurance

Co-op City Times / June 23, 2018

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Co-op City Times / June 23, 2018

Broun Place Townhouse Association

Father’s Day, we hope, triggered wonderful memories and inspired creating new ones. One of the most important things we have to do as leaders is to convey to our children that they have someone to guide them. Each of us may have different beliefs, but can we agree to have peaceful compromise, so that in the end violence is avoided? Then there was the night, of course while doing dishes, I said, “There’s no hot water in the kitchen! Bet the bathroom is the same!” and what do you know? I was right! We called “Emergency” Maintenance to report and they confirmed, said it may not be repaired overnight. The first robocall omitted Broun Pl., but shortly another went out with a tag of “Broun Place too.” Then, there were updates and they were able to turn it back on for a few hours, a miracle, but just a few hours at a time. This was a major problem for a few days, but finally, it has been on for 36 hours. As it was a serious disruption, we have to appreciate the repair was done and say “thank you”

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Food Pantry Update Black Forum still has not been allowed entry into the food pantry since the fire which occurred at a restaurant in March 2018. We want to thank community members who have supported us through making phone calls on our behalf or signing petitions. We will not give up until the pantry reopens or we are able to find a temporary location within Co-op in order to continue serving the community. Black Forum was born of this community over 20 years ago and we have no plans on leaving it behind. We continue to seek signatures for the petition being circulated. It asks Riverbay to act now to make every effort to provide a viable, independent space for the food pantry to exist. Black Forum is in constant talks with Riverbay to find a space so that we can restart operations. The voice of the community is critical to helping us reopen. Please sign the petition. To those who stop us on the street or call the office expressing the need for pantry services, we hear you. Please know we are doing all that we can to reopen, but we need your help. Call 718-3208035 if you are able to work with us as we get petition signatures from Co-op City residents. We seek your support whether you are a guest of the pantry or not. The petitions will be delivered to Riverbay Management and elected officials. Defensive Driving Course Defensive Driving courses have ended for the season. The classes will return in September 2018. The dates will be posted during the summer. Thank you to all students who joined us this season. We look forward to meeting new ones come fall. Remember, you can lower your liability insurance cost by 10% and remove up to 4 points from your driver’s license. The class is $35 and is held in Dreiser Loop. Hope to see you this fall. Sugar House Casino, Philadelphia, PA Saturday, September 22. The cost is $45 with a $20 slot play casino rebate. We are accepting monies now. Payment is due by September 8, 2018. Seats are issued when complete payment has been received. No exceptions. We look forward to winning with you! Nordic Lodge & Foxwoods Casino Trip The Saturday, August 18, trip to Nordic Lodge and Foxwoods Casino is sold out. We appreciate everyone who expressed interest. Pick-up and dropoff are at Dreiser Loop, Asch Loop and Section 5. Pick-up times will be posted shortly. Please call 917-209-5334 or 718-320-0033 if you have questions. Contact (718) 320-8035 or coopcityblackforum@ gmail.com. We look forward to hearing from you. —D. Illis

for the steady effort. We especially appreciate that they were able to turn it back on temporarily while the repair continued. Now folks, you must be alert to phony emails, as well as telephone scams. Look at where the email came from. For example, we had an email claiming to be from Chase Bank, but the telltale address of origin was not Chase = Delete. The phone scams keep coming, do not press for more options or think a lower APR is on the other side. Only trouble is, on that side and in this case, comes by phone. Thanks to Hattie Lucas and Grace Emanuel for their role in setting up the “Care NYC, Caregivers” party. It was so nice to see Ione Foote, activist and friend, as well as many other Co-op City friends. The DJ was so good and the games were fun, especially with the nostalgia of oldies and goodies. Get involved neighbors! June 19th, we will be attending

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Co-op City Times / June 23, 2018

Co-op City Toastmasters Club

The Co-op City Toastmasters and Bronx Advanced Speakers held a joint meeting and Open House last Tuesday to recognize their outgoing club officers and three outstanding merchants in the northeast community.

Recipients of Assemblyman Michael Benedetto’s award…Back row (L-R) Kathy Blount and Bob Share. Front row (L-R) Joyce Wright, Novella Thomas, Grace Pemberton, Debra Jones, Dianne Jones, Kadisha Currie, Lauretta Jaysura and Andra Haye.

Community Service Awardees: Dist. 46 Director-elect Raoul Yacinthe, Dist. Director Nancy Garlick, Betsy Marrero of Riverbay’s Schedueling office, Toastmaster Lauretta Jaysura.

These two local chapters of the International Toastmasters came together and feted and entertained over fifty friends and families at this unique event. As a token of appreciation and recognition, each club officer received an award and was presented a special citation for community service from the office of State Assemblyman Michael Benedetto. The community service awards went to Riverbay employee Ms. Betsy Marrero of the Scheduling Dept.; merchants, Mr. Joseph Nardella, Mgr., Stop n Shop; Mr. Rodney Dickinson, owner/operator, Popeye’s, and Mr. Alex Perez of Food Universe. Unfortunately, Mr. Perez was unable to attend. —Lauretta Jaysura

Building 27 Association

Greetings, neighbors. The first day of summer begins June 21, this week. Our Matriarch, Ms. Bea, stated that the flowers/tulips are so beautiful, and when we see the gardener to thank him for always doing such a good job in the upkeep of our grounds. Congratulations to all Graduates – Have a blessed summer and please don’t miss the opportunity to apply for Scholarship Grants. Contact Thalia Roach at 718-320-0435 if there are any questions regarding the requirements to qualify for a $500 Scholarship Award. Students graduating in June must be a resident of Bldg. 27 and the household must maintain a current dues status with the building association Public Hearing – By now, the public hearing on the application submitted by the city to build an animal shelter/veterinary clinic at the location of 2050 Bartow Avenue next to Red Lobster Restaurant has taken place. People, we sit and did not attend the hearing of MTA/bus routes in 2010 and I am sure we have learned from this mistake. I hope we showed up and spoke out that this location has been designated for our children and youths for many, many years for a stateof-the-art facility and this request has been denied our community. Stay Alert to what’s happening around us and begin to become proactive as opposed to reacting. RECYCLE; there should be a large plastic bag and a sign listing for paper, plastics, magazines and a host of things to be recycled, conveniently located in our incinerator room on each floor. Let’s appreciate our building and community and help our porters who do a fantastic job. We would love to keep them forever. Neighbors, curb your dogs and clean up after them. This is for all owners who allow their dogs to poop on our walkways. Neighbor, if you witness such neglect, please document it and contact CSO and Public Safety. We do not want this situation to get out of control. Dogs have the tendency to go back to the same area. Happy Birthday to those celebrating during this month, and the best of health to all. Contact Lydia Rondon at (718) 583-3040 to share news of any sickness or if a neighbor has deceased. Please pray that we meet our quorum and voted for the right candidates as Board members to continue to make the best decisions for our homes and community. Pray for peace amongst the nations and world leaders. At the end of the day, be nice, respectful and offer genuine kindness and love to your neighbor. Life is so short, and we do not know who will be there to lend a helping hand. —H. Overman

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National Council Of Negro Women

Sight and Sound Theatre – Join us on Saturday, August 18, to see the performance of “Jesus.” Your friends who have seen it told you how fantastic it is. We will also have lunch at the Shady Maple Buffet and have time for shopping at the Farmers’ Market. It is guaranteed to be a wonderful experience for $175 (adults) or $120 (children under 12). We will leave the theater at 5:30 p.m. to return home. Please send check or money order made out to NCNW Co-op City Section to P.O. Box 93, Bronx, NY 10475. If you have any further questions, contact: (718) 379-3788 or (917) 670-4012 or (347) 602-5600. There will be no refunds. Health Program – Save the date, Saturday, September 15, for our Health Program. In room 4, Dreiser Community Center, from 1 – 4 p.m., we will have eight medical professionals discussing Medicaid, Medicare and information about health topics that we are concerned about. NCNW 58th National Convention – The 58th National Council of Negro Women, Inc. National Convention will take place Friday, November 9 to Sunday, November 11, at the Grand Hyatt Washington, 1000 H Street, NW. Washington, DC 20001. The convention opens at noon, November 9th. Online registration has already begun and will close once capacity is reached. All members are strongly encouraged to register and attend the convention and Gala. There will be opportunities for everyone to learn, share best practices, ideas and ideals, grow together and have a little fun. Remember, you can find us on Facebook: NCNWCoopcity Bethune; Twitter: @NCNWCoop City; Instagram during the months of July and August when we do not hold regular scheduled membership meetings. Our next scheduled membership meeting will be on Sunday, September 9, in room 11, Dreiser Community Center. —Joyce Howard

Open Door Ministries

FAITH without Distraction Full sermon at opendoorministries.net

Hebrews 11:11 By faith Sarah received power to conceive, even when she was long past the age for it, because she considered God Who had given her the promise to be reliable and trustworthy and true to His word. 12 So from one man, though he was physically as good as dead, there have sprung descendants whose number is as the stars of heaven and as countless as the innumerable sands on the seashore. 13 These people all died controlled and sustained by their faith, but not having received the tangible fulfillment of God’s promises, only having seen it and greeted it from a great distance by faith, and all the while acknowledging and confessing that they were strangers and temporary residents and exiles upon the earth. 16 But the truth is that they were yearning for and aspiring to a better and more desirable country, a heavenly one. For that reason, God is not ashamed to be called their God for He has prepared a city for them. 17 By faith Abraham, when tested, had already brought Isaac for an offering; he who had gladly received and welcomed God’s promises was ready to sacrifice his only son. 19 For he reasoned that God was able to raise him up from the dead. Indeed, in the sense that Isaac was figuratively dead, he did receive him back from the dead. 20 With eyes of faith Isaac, looking far into the future, invoked blessings upon Jacob and Esau. 21 Prompted by faith Jacob, when he was dying, blessed Joseph’s sons and bowed in prayer over the top of his staff. 22 Actuated by faith Joseph, nearing the end of his life, referred to the promise of God for the departure of the Israelites out of Egypt and gave instructions concerning the burial of his own bones. 1 Faith is believing that God is truthful and keeps His promises – even the impossible 2 Sometimes you must subdue your flesh to believe because your senses get in the way 3 We must see this life whether good or bad as temporary and hold on to it loosely 4 The faithful believed God for the present but yearned for the future – they were not satisfied 5 God feels no shame towards those that trust Him – His name is attached to them 6 Abraham did not hesitate to kill his son – believing that God would not betray him 7 Isaac blessed his children even though he was still waiting for the fulfillment of God’s Word 8 Jacob after wandering far died surrounded by his grandchildren and still awaited the promise 9 Joseph trusting in God directed that his bones would be carried to the Promised Land 10 All of these saints died only seeing figuratively what God promised materially Sunday Services are at 11 a.m. in Bartow Community Center, room 28. Contact Pastor Luis by text 917-334-4407 or email, opendoorministries.net. Blessings in Christ. —Pastor Luis Ramos

Co-op City Times / June 23, 2018

Co-op City Seventh-day Adventist Church

The Ship Called “Drunk” A streamer was found with its crew drunk. It came from Antwerp and brought a heavy cargo of a hundred thousand cases of assorted liquors smuggled for the bootleggers of New York. When it was boarded by US revenue officers, they found 43,000 cases of liquor and a drunken crew of 32 men. The ship’s wheel was deserted, two sailors snoring in the wheelhouse. Below decks, the crew were in a drunken stupor, many of them injured in the free fights that had occurred when men are drunk. The captain had locked himself in his cabin, armed to the teeth. He said that his crew had drunk and fought everyday since the vessel cleared Antwerp. The story of the drunk ship can be likened to babel, from which Babylon is derived, balal which means confusion. Christian would do well to be free from the lure of the dishonorable, corrupt and immoral side of achieving gain. The promise of God is sure in bringing an end to the system of deception of Babylon (Rev 14:8). “The Lord is not slack concerning His promise as some men count slackness” (2 Peter 3:9). The Book of Revelation also tells of a drunken stupor in which the world finds itself by a system of false worship called Babylon. A system that has corrupted all the nations, stating: “For all nations have drunk of the wine of the wrath of her fornication, and the kings of the earth have committed fornication with her, and the merchants of the earth are waxed rich through the abundance of her delicacies” (Rev 18:3). This is a great warning to all who would seek to enrich themselves of those they seek to serve in business or worship by exploiting the lower natures of greed, love of money and the lure of power. Services and Community Outreach Sabbath School — Saturdays, 9:15 a.m. Divine Worship Service — Saturdays, 11:00 a.m. Adventist Youth (AY) — Saturdays, 3:30 p.m. Midweek Afternoon Bible Studies — Wednesdays, 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Midweek Prayer meeting — Wednesdays, 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Food Pantry — 1st and 3rd Wed., 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., distribution to last name A to M Food Pantry — 2nd and 4th Wed., 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., distribution to last name N to Z Women’s Bereavement Group lunch meeting — (4th Sabbaths) June 23 “Daniel” Bible Study Teleconference — Mondays, 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. All are invited join us at 712-451-0929, Access Code: 248075# Special Needs Bible Study — June 23, Dreiser Community Center, room #10, 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. For individuals who because of sight impairment, arthritis, multiple sclerosis, paralysis, accident and so forth, cannot read the regular ink-print. Super Giant Print Bibles and audio, among other tools will be used to suit the pace and learning style of each participant. Presently, there are no ASL interpreters to assist. The Co-op City Seventh-day Adventist Church is located at 1010 Baychester Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475; http://coopcity22.adventistchurchconnect.org/ —Cheryl Silvera

Rivers Run Community Garden

Retirees Of Dreiser Loop

Travel Events: (*price includes Coach Bus; located at Dreiser Loop, in front of H&R Block) • July 10-12th (Tues.-Thurs.), “DOVER DOWNS HOTEL & CASINO.” Price: Double, $400/Single, $490. Contact: Serita G., 347-564-5722/Barbara W., 718-320-0500. • Sept. 9-14 (Sun.-Fri.), MYRTLE BEACH & CHARLESTON, SC. Price: Double, $729 pp/Single, $819. Deposit required ASAP $100 payment each for doubles and for single as follows: Double, $243 and single, $273; due by each date – 5/2, 6/4, & final, 7/2/18. Travel protection insurance available. Contact: Serita G., 347-564-5722/Barbara W., 718-320-0500. Theatre Committee: (*price includes Van transportation, from Dreiser Loop opposite Rehab Center) • Aug. 8th (Wed.) “DONNA SUMMER” musical at the Lunt Fontanne Theatre, W. 46 St. Showtime: 2:00 p.m. Price: $107. Deposit: $50. Balance, $57 due by July 26th (Thurs.). Contact: Lois Scott, 347-207-0523. • Oct. 24th (Wed.) “PHANTOM” play, "…a gripping story, richly drawn characters, and music that can break your heart with its beauty.” Showtime: 11:00 a.m. at the Westchester Broadway Theatre. Price: $75. Deposit: $40/Balance, $35 due by Sept. 20th (Thurs.). Contact: Marie Green-Ryan, 718-671-4949. Remember – Your deposit, along with your name and telephone number, is required to reserve your trip &/or theatre seat. A check or money order only payable to RETIREES OF DREISER LOOP will be accepted. Committee members will be available in the Dreiser clubroom 19 (718-379-0377) on Mondays and/or Thursdays, 2:00-5:00 p.m. Good And Welfare Those of you still under the weather, know that you are thought of warmly and wished brighter days. Call Josephine Flowers, 718-320-0539, regarding illnesses and bereavements. Our next Jazz Up Your Health With a Senior Spa Day will be Wednesday, July 25th. Call Claudette D., 718-379-4784 or Hattie L., 718-671-8449, if interested in joining us on our upcoming SENIOR SPA DAY. Attention! The RETIREES need experienced part-time freelance drivers ASAP with a CDL license with passenger endorsement with at least 3 years’ experience and a clean driving record. This volunteer position requires transporting members and friends safely to and from special events within the Bronx, as well as to outer boroughs. Stipend can be expected for each trip. Please call C. Davis at 718-379-4784 and leave your name, telephone number and a brief message. “When Life gets too hard to stand, Kneel.” –Author unknown. —Claudette Davis

We’d like to thank the Shield Institute Manhattan Adult Day Habilitation Program for graciously visiting the garden every Friday (weather permitting) to plant and water summer annuals. Also, I would like to thank our many visitors, including the parents who use the garden as an outdoor classroom for their homeschooled children. Oh yes, we can’t forget the neighbor who donated the red patio umbrella that will keep us cool and shaded this summer. Please tell your friends and family about this amazing place where we not only grow fruits and vegetables, but we grow knowledge and friendships. Rivers Run Community Garden is a movement towards improved mental and physical health. We provide all types of workshops including nutrition, meditation, edible and medicinal wilds identification, planting, building and crafting. We are the outdoor classroom for the local schools, daycares, as Family Owned and Operated well as residents and neighbors. We are a place of • Large Chapel • Pre-need counseling beauty and peace. Visit. Stay. Experience us. on premises Important dates (All are welcome): • Out of town services • Saturdays in June – Meditation with Latik at • Ample Parking on premises 10:00 a.m. A dignified funeral every family can afford. • Cremations • Saturday, June 30th – Low Impact exercise with • Casket Showroom Teneia at noon All areas are handicapped accessible on premises • Saturday, July 21st – Membership meeting • Sunday, July 22nd – Bomba by the River Personalized & Professional Care • 50 Years Serving Our Community Rivers Run is open: Worldwide Shipping including Caribbean, Africa & South America • Tuesday – 4:00 p.m. to dusk • Wednesdays & Fridays – 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. • Saturdays & Sundays – 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Membership requirements: $20 per year fee and 20 hours of work. There is a waiting list for beds. Members who are actively fulfilling the 20 hours of volunteer work requirement are moved up on the Serving all Call waiting list. Volunteers are welcome. cultures 24 If you’d like to reach out to us, please email us at NOW WEBCASTING TO FAMILY AND FRIENDS ABROAD & faiths Hours Rivers_run@yahoo.com or call Denise Shelley at 917-232-2982 or me at 718-671-3801. www.mccalls.net • director@mccalls.net We are located on Co-op City Blvd. (between Bel4035 Bronxwood Avenue, Bronx, N.Y. lamy Loop and Peartree Ave.), Bronx, NY 10475. —Gail Sharbaan

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

Faith In God Church & Bible Institute

Pastor & Evangelist Vernon Little greets everyone in the name of Jesus, that name which is above every name. We want you to know that you are welcome in this house of the Lord! It is His house by ownership: it is our house by stewardship: and it can be your house by membership; so come on in and join with us. May God bless you in this house! When we practice hospitality, we share God’s goodness. Let’s look at scripture that encourages this. 1st Peter 4:7-11 says: 7 The end of all things is near. Therefore be alert and of sober mind so that you may pray. 8 Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins. 9 Offer hospitality to one another without grumbling. 10 Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms. 11 If anyone speaks, they should do so as one who speaks the very words of God. If anyone serves, they should do so with the strength God provides, so that in all things God may be praised through Jesus Christ. To him be the glory and the power for ever and ever. Amen. Invitation: Sweet Hour of Prayer is today at 3 p.m. Sunday School is tomorrow at 10 a.m. Our Sunday Morning Worship Service is at 11 a.m. Every 3rd Sunday following the morning worship, we serve Holy Communion. Vernon Little just released a new EP titled ‘Double Minded’ on iTunes, Amazon, Spotify, etc. It’s a fusion of Gospel, R&B and Rap. He also has videos on YouTube. You will be blessed, encouraged and inspired. We are located at 171 Dreiser Loop in Section 1. Our phone # is (347) 276-4925. Jesus loves you, and so do we! —Apostle Gladys R. Little

Building 22 A & B Association

Our last meeting for this year will be June 25 at 7 p.m. in the association room on the “B” side. Please come and give us input for our next meeting in September. Attention: Laundry room – please watch your time. Return to remove your clothes. If not, a cooperator can remove them. We all use the laundry room, so be considerate. Unwashed clothes do not go in the baskets or on the tables. It’s unsanitary! Cooperators on the “B” side: If you’re still having problems with the light shining from the garage into your windows. Please come and let us know. We’re still waiting for Riverbay to redirect or cover the light. We want your input. Hope everyone had a healthy and happy Father’s Day. Happy birthday to all. Check in on the sick and shut-ins. If you see something, say something. —Betty Leak

A Message from C.S.O.

Using felt pads under your furniture will reduce the noise created from dragging them on the floor.

Felt pads can also protect your floors from being damaged or scratched.

The C.S.O Dept. suggests all cooperators use felt pads under their furniture.

Co-op City Times / June 23, 2018

Church of the New Vision

Pastors Kenneth Hodge and Deborah Hodge and the New Vision congregation invite you and your family to come and worship the Lord with us. Church of the New Vision is designed to meet the spiritual needs of God’s people. Serving the community for over 45 years, we offer a warm, friendly, spirit-filled atmosphere of Christian love…All are welcome. Order of Services Sunday Worship Service: 8:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Adult and Youth Sunday School: 9:45 – 10:45 a.m. Mid-day Bible Study: Tuesdays, 12:00 – 1:30 p.m. Wednesday Night Prayer and Bible Study: 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. Youth Ministry: Fridays, 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. Events • Saturday, June 30th at 3:00 p.m., please join us at our Youth Department Annual Graduation/Promotion

Dinner. This event is open to all youth in the community. If you know of a young person graduating or being promoted, please give their name to a youth leader, Rev. Deborah Hodge, Sis Indria Drayton or Sis. Dominique Hodge at (475) 225-1878. • Sunday, July 15th, you are invited to join us for our Women’s Fellowship Anniversary at the 11:00 a.m. service. • The Food Pantry at our church in Section 5 is suspended due to a fire at the distribution center. We are closed until further notice. Church of the New Vision is located at 115 Einstein Loop, Bronx, NY 10475. Office: (718) 6718746 or (203) 374-3020. Mailing address: P.O. Box 75303, Bronx, NY 10475. Visit our Facebook page: Church of the New Vision concerning upcoming events and trips, or call the church. —Sis. Carol Haque

Lear ning Ladder Day Ca re Center

Building Each Child’s Success Step By Step

AllCare Provider Services, Inc.

100 Aldrich Street, Bronx, NY 10475 Co-op City Building #15A (718) 618-0782

Free Pre-K For All seats now available! All children born in the year 2014 are eligible! • Free Pre-K Program • Prepares for Success in Kindergarten • Department of Education Program • Open Mon.-Fri., 8:00 a.m. - 2:20 p.m. • Certified Teachers in All Classrooms • Daily Meals and Snacks Provided • Field Trips / Community Outings

Convenient Location! 100 Aldrich Street, Bronx, NY 10475 Take the BX 30, BX23, or Q50

Email: madelinaenriquez@allcareps.org • Website: www.AllCareps.org

Pentecostal Tabernacle

The Pentecostal Tabernacle welcomes everyone to attend Worship Service at 100 Co-op City Blvd., Building 22A, Bronx, N.Y. 10475; (718) 324-0334, (718) 320-4218. Sunday School for all age group starts at 10:30 a.m. Mid-day Worship Service begins at 11:45 a.m. Wednesday: Prayer and fasting service will be held at 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Bible study and prayer meeting will be held every Wednesday evening at 7:30 p.m. Friday: Youth service begins at 7:30 p.m. Focus: The giver’s great love Paul exclaimed, Thanks be unto God for his unspeakable gift. (11 Corinthians 9:15) The Greek word translated ‘unspeakable’ in the King James Version has also been translated as ‘indescribable,” or too wonderful for words. Such giving is humanly incomprehensible. Paul had been commending the Corinthians for their generosity in meeting the needs of others, but for the Apostle, nothing could compare with what God has given through his son. • What could a Holy God share with sinful humanity? Ultimately, with those who obey the gospel, the Lord will share Heaven itself. Eventually, for the redeemed people of God there will be a great inheritance in His Kingdom (Romans 8:17) And if children, then heirs, heirs of God, and join-heirs with Christ; if so be that we suffer with him, that we may be also glorified together. But before there could be a joyful experience and fellowship between God and his people, there first had to be a painful process of reconciliation. Something had to be done to bridge the gap between the two. God was determined to bridge the gap, to personally cross the great divide between himself and his creation. St. John 1:1, 14 “In the beginning was the word, and the word was with God, and the word was God…And the word was made flesh, and dwell among us, and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the father full of grace and truth” Here was the divine plan in fulfillment, see Isaiah 9:6. He came to live among his own creation as a human and gave Himself as a ransom for all because nothing greater he could give. He gave himself for our sins, 11 Corinthians 5: 19 states, to wit, that God was in Christ, reconciling the world unto Himself, not imputing their trespasses unto them; and committed unto us the word of reconciliation. God could not overlook our sins; rather in his great love he provided one great sacrifice to take away our sins forever. All the animal sacrifice of the Old Testament were insufficient, Hebrews 10: 4 states For it is not possible that the blood of bulls and of goats should take away sins. An overcoming believer who walks daily with the Lord can have a rock – solid assurance of salvation, and can also have a glorious walk in truth and light through the indwelling presence of Jesus Christ, He is the truth and He is the light. —Pastor Richard Sibblies

No Standing/Parking In Dumpster Pads

Shareholders are reminded that there is no standing or parking in the dumpster pads. These areas are strictly for the use of Riverbay Corporation vehicles. All unauthorized vehicles will be towed at vehicle owners’ expense. Thank you for your cooperation.

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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 and all are welcome. Services are at the church at 2350 Palmer Avenue, across the street from Building 30. Parking is available. Our phone number is (718) 320-3795, and leave a message if there is no answer. Sunday Services – Come and receive a blessing. The first Sunday of the month is a bilingual service with communion at 10 a.m. Each Sunday, the English Service is at 10 a.m. and the Spanish Service is at 12:30 p.m. Children: Sunday School time will be at 10:30 a.m. Bring your children, they will have a great time while learning God’s word. Sunday morning Bible Study for adults at 8:45 a.m. Prayer Night (English) & Prayer/Bible Study Afternoon (Spanish): The Lord said: “Whenever two or more are gathered in my name I am in the

midst of them.” —Matthew 18:20. Wednesday evenings at 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Thursday mornings at noon to 1 p.m. Come and bring your prayer needs so we can pray together. Remember that prayer brings many blessings, which God has promised to all his children who have a personal relationship with Him. Friday Fun Night: starts at 7:30 p.m. Come and enjoy the different groups for young adults and teens. Learn the Bible and also other activities. It’s a fun time for all. Alzheimer’s Program: There will be an introductory discussion on the symptoms of Alzheimer’s and the services, Care NYC, offers to the community. The discussion will occur at the church on Sunday, July 8th from 2–3:30 p.m. The discussion will be bilingual. Hope you can come and learn about this dreadful condition and what options there are to treat it. The church has a new pastor coming on July 1, which we will have a bilingual service that day. Come to meet our new pastor, Rev. Arnaldo Sanchez, and his family. God bless. —Barbara Penn

On behalf of our pastor, Reverend Dr. Calvin E. Owens, and our church family, welcome to Community Protestant Church, a church of love and understanding, located at 1659 East Gun Hill Road, Bronx, NY 10469; telephone: (718) 862-9172. Regular Church Schedule Sunday School — 9:00 a.m. Worship Service — 11:00 a.m. Communion Service — Every first and third Sundays Noon Day Prayer – Hour of Power – Wednesday at noon Prayer Meeting and Bible Study – Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. The following program is at the Church’s Annex: 2053 Asch Loop North (Co-op City) Neighborhood Bible Study — Thursday at 10:00 a.m. Note: Summer Church Schedule (Dress-Down Summer Attire, July 1 – September 2); Worhsip Service begins at 10:00 a.m. Everyone is invited to come and be a part of this special moment set aside each Sunday morning to be in the presence of God. We will be delighted to blend our spirits with yours as we bend both body and soul before our Heavenly Father. We encourage you to spend time with God, and if it be His will, with us at Community Protestant. Other Scheduled Events 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: (718) 862-9172.

Tomorrow, June 24th at 11:00 a.m. – YOUTH DAY CLOSING CELEBRATION. Our guest preacher will be Minister Carl Washington III, associate minister, Bethany Baptist Church, Queens, NY. Shirley Caesar At CPC Saturday, August 25th – Bro. Gary Radio Show presents the Living Legend PASTOR SHIRLEY CAESAR, Live in Concert, at Community Protestant Church. Tickets: $60. Doors open at 5:00 p.m.; Showtime: 6:00 p.m. For tickets and/or additional information, call the church at (718) 862-9172. September 4 - 7 – The Missionary Ministry sponsors a trip to THE HOLY LAND EXPERIENCE IN ORLANDO, FLORIDA, the only entertainment park that celebrates the Biblical Word of the Christian Faith. Package includes: round trip airfare; round trip airport transportation from Bartow Ave. (Co-op City, Bronx); 4 days/3 nights hotel accommodation; 3 buffet breakfasts; 1 group dinner, 2 day admissions to the Holy Land Experience; Lunch-To-Go at the Holy Land Experience; transportation from the hotel to the Holy Land and Travel Insurance. $1,055.00 per person double occupancy; $1,003.00 per person triple; $1,295.00 single. $113.00 deposit due May 3, 2018 (non refundable after 7/3/2018). For reservation and/or additional information, call (718) 671-0425 or (718) 379-8514. The doors of Community Protestant Church are open to all to worship and fellowship with Christian believers of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. You are cordially invited to come in, join in and receive your blessing. —Evan G. Mitchell

Community Protestant Church

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Newsong Church

future, so keep your past in the past and keep moving forward! This Week’s Schedule Our PAIN Sunday Worship Experience at 11 a.m. Location: 135 Einstein Loop (room 45) Many people struggle with different kinds of pain. Whether it’s physical pain, *Kidsong available in room 49 *Deaf interpretation available during adult service. emotional pain, or the pain from a broken relationship, the devil will use it to For more information about Newsong Church, our beliefs, or our ministries, stop us from moving forward. God never promised us a pain-free life, but He is please go to our website, www.newsongchurchnyc.org. “Jehovah Jireh” The God who heals us! Don’t let your pain (which is ultimately Don’t Get Distracted temporary) keep you from the purposes and plans of God! (Which is eternal) I am saying this for your benefit, not to place restrictions on you. I want you Our PROBLEMS to do whatever will help you serve the Lord best, with as few distractions as posWe all have problems. Jesus said in this life on Earth, we will have many trials sible. – 1 Corinthians 7:35 NLT and sorrows. Sadly, so many followers of Jesus become distracted by the cares The enemy of our soul cannot stop us from fulfilling God’s plan for our life, of this world. They allow those problems to keep them from worshiping on a however he can distract us enough so that we stop moving forward. Here’s some Sunday, or from a consistent daily devotional time. We all have problems, but things that he will use to distract us… Jesus told us to take heart, because He has overcome the world! (John 16:33) Our PAST Instead of allowing our problems to overshadow our walk with Jesus, we need to Satan is known as “the accuser of our brothers and sisters” (Revelation 12:10). allow our walk with Jesus to overshadow our problems…Our God is greater! If we continue to put God first in all we do, God will take care of all our needs. He will try to accuse us of things we’ve done in our past. As soon as we decide As we walk with Him and refuse to be distracted by the enemy, we’ll find that to live for Jesus and His purposes, that’s when he will begin to accuse us. Many He has redeemed our past, He’s healing our pain, and He’s solving our problems! followers of Jesus get distracted by their past. Past failures, past regrets, sinful Trust in Him and stand on His promises! habits that they’ve allowed back into their life. They’re distracted by the lie that Hope to see you tomorrow at our Worship Experience! God couldn’t possibly use them. What we forget is that Jesus has removed every —Pastor Mike Tolone sin, and He gives us grace and mercy for today! Jesus has given us a hope and a

Co-op City Baptist Church

Rev. Dr. Sheldon E. Williams and the Co-op City Baptist Church family invite you to join us tomorrow at 8:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. for worship service. 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. Wednesday midday worship service, all Bible Study classes, the Prayer Warriors and Friday noon prayer service are on hiatus for the summer and will resume in September. You are invited to join us from the comfort of your home for an hour of prayer. Making use of available technology, Friday evening 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 to be connected. Prayer conference call line will continue through the end of June. On Monday, June 25 through July 6, we will have Vacation Bible School. VBS will not be held on Wednesday, July 4. We are looking forward to an exciting and inspirational VBS this year. Please save the dates and plan on being uplifted spiritually, God is going to bless our time together. On Saturday, July 14, the church will hold its annual picnic at Quassy Amusement Park in Middlebury, CT. You are invited to join us for a relaxing day with rides, live gospel music and food. Donation is $75 for adults and $55 for children aged 312. For additional information, call 718-671-1918, 718-3789-4488, 718-320-3893 or 718-320-3774. On Friday, October 19 and Saturday, October 20, the Scholarship Ministry will be going to Museum of the Bible in Washington, D.C. Trip includes roundtrip motor coach transportation, overnight accommodations, one breakfast, one all you can eat Buffet dinner, and admission to the museum. We will also spend time at National Harbor in Baltimore, MD. Cost is $310 pp double room. A non-refundable deposit of $100 is due on or before July 29. For additional information, call 917-747-4338, 718-671-1271 or 718-320-3774. The Co-op City Baptist Church exists to glorify God and to establish a living community of people who follow the teachings of Jesus the Christ through worship, prayer, Bible Study and fellowship. We seek to meet the spiritual and physical needs of the church through ministry. —Hattie L. Lucas

Donizetti Building 4 Association

Our last association meeting was on June 14. It’s always nice to see the many concerned shareholders in attendance. Our guest speaker shared great information with us as to how and what we can do to improve the quality of life in our apartments and in our building in general. One of the strategies discussed was how to properly do a group HP Action. A check-off list was handed out to shareholders to help report repair issues in their apartments and buildings. If you’d like one, slip us a note with your name and apartment number with your request under our association room door located in the rear lobby of Building 4B. If the spirit of many in body but one in mind prevail among the people, they can achieve all of their goals. Now we are officially on our summer hiatus with meetings to resume September. Our upcoming Summer Activities are as follows: On July 7th at 1 p.m. at our association room in the rear lobby of Bldg. 4B, a Fish Fry and Bake Sale. Fish sandwiches, $7; drinks, $1; cakes, $2; cookies, 2/$1. July 14th from 10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. in our association room, a Scholarship Award Ceremony. We’d like to remind everyone the deadline to turn in your scholarship application is July 10th. It’s still not too late to pick up an application so long as you can turn it in by the deadline. July 14th from 1 p.m.-3 p.m. under the portico between Buildings 4B and 4C, our Ice Cream Social. The Section 1 Family Fun Day Fundraiser trip to Foxwoods Casino is on July 28 and the cost is $40. Pick-up locations are Dreiser Loop, Asch Loop and Einstein Loop. For tickets and more information, contact Dawn Mitchell at 347570-9638 or Diane Windley at 646-271-7377. Section 1 Family Fun Day is on September 16. Donizetti Bldg. 4 Association is planning two bus trips in August. The first will be to Splish Splash Water Park on August 4th departing from Donizetti Place at 8 a.m. sharp. The second bus trip is to Resorts Casino in Atlantic City where you can enjoy the casino, shop and/or enjoy the beach. Ticket information for the Splish Splash and Resorts Casinos trips will be posted within the next two weeks so look out for the Donizetti Bldg. 4 Association article in the CC Times and the flyers that will be posted in your building. We wish everyone a joyful and safe Summer. Please remember to check on your elderly and disabled neighbors especially on those days when the temperature is extremely hot. Congratulations to those celebrating a special occasion in July and August. —Steven Vega

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Dreiser

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. NEW Health & Wellness Support Group, 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. Arthritis Exercises 11 a.m. - noon Bingo 1-2 p.m. Card Games 2-4 p.m. Dominoes 2:30 p.m.

Library 9:30 a.m.–1 p.m. Dominoes 10 a.m., Rm. 45 Line Dancing 10-11am, Rm. 45 (NEW) Artopia w/Ivan 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. 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 - 1:00 p.m. Computer Class for Beg, Int. & Adv., 9:30 a.m., Rm 34

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 - 11 a.m., Rm. 2 Color Your Stress Away 11 a.m., Rm. 4 Basic Cell Phone & iPad training 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., Rm. 7 Mind Teasers 12 - 1 p.m. Rm. 4 Diabetes Support Group 1:00 p.m. – Last Monday of the month Bereavement Counseling 1:00 p.m., Rm. 13 Gentle Yoga 1:15 p.m. - 2 p.m., Rm. 2 Intermediate Yoga 2-3 p.m.

Word Games 9:30 a.m. -11:30 a.m. Walking Club 10:30 a.m. Bingo 12:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Caregiver Support Group 1:00 p.m., 1st & 3rd Tues. Card Games 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. Dominoes 2:30 p.m.

Dominoes 10 a.m.

Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Alert & Alive 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Computer Class – Rm. 13, Beginner 11:00 a.m. – noon Cultural Dance 10:30–11:30 a.m., Aud. B Mind Teasers 12–1 p.m., Rm. 4 Zumba 1–2 p.m., Aud. A Matinee 1:00 p.m.

Fri., June 29 Thu., June 28

Wed., June 27

Mon., June 25

Einstein Room 49 unless otherwise noted

Tues., June 26

Bartow Room 31 unless otherwise noted

Blood Pressure Every 1st & 3rd Wed 9:00 -10:00 a.m. Games 9:30-11:00 a.m. Stay Well Exercise 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. Line Dancing 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Bingo 1-2 p.m. Card Games 2-4 p.m. Dominoes 2:30 p.m. Smartphone Class Beginner – 12:30 – 1:30 p.m.; Intermediate 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. Bartow Main office Library 9 a.m.–1 p.m. Word Games 9:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m. Crochet & Knitting 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. Spanish Class 11 a.m.–12 p.m., Bartow Main Office Chat Session 9:30 a.m.–1 p.m. Bingo 1–2 p.m. Card Games 2–4 p.m. Dominoes 2:30 p.m. Men’s Line Dancing 9a.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. Bingo 1 p.m. -2 p.m. Card Games 2 p.m.-4 p.m. Dominoes 2:30 p.m.

Matinee Movie 10 a.m., Rm. 45 Health & Wellness Support Group 10–11 a.m. Karaoke by Steven 1–2 p.m., Rm. 45

Kosher

Non-Kosher

Orange juice Stuffed cabbage w/beef Kasha /Couscous Creamy spinach Whole wheat bread Alt: Salmon salad

Pork spare ribs Rice & Vegetables Sautéed spinach

Apple juice Chicken cacciatore Pasta Green bean & Apple salad Whole wheat bread Fresh fruit Alt: Egg salad

Italian roast chicken Baby carrots w/parsley Garlic mashed potatoes

Walk Group 9:30 a.m., Rm. 40

Computer Class – Rm. 13 Orange pineapple juice Beginner 10:00-11:00 a.m. Southwest turkey Dominoes 10 a.m., Rm. 45 Intermediate 11:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m. meatball Only 6 seats available potatoes Mashed Spelling Bee 10 a.m. Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session carrots Steamed 9:30-10:30 a.m. Whole wheat bread Spanish Practice Class 10:30 a.m., Sewing 9:30 -11:30 a.m. Canned pears Tai Chi 11 a.m.- 12 p.m. Computer Lab Alt: Tuna salad w/veg Art Class 1-3 p.m. no mayo Yoga 2 p.m.-3 p.m., Rm. 2 Zumba 11 a.m.-12 p.m., Rm. 45

Deluxe Cheeseburger w/onions Plain hamburger bun Garden salad Potato salad

Orange juice Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session Breaded Pollock fish fillet 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. Yellow rice Blood Pressure 10 – 11:30 a.m. 1st & 3rd, Rm. 8 Cucumber dill salad Line Dancing 10 – 11 a.m., Aud. A Whole wheat bread Piano Sing Along 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. Fresh fruit Drama Club 1:30 – 4:00 p.m. Alt: curried chicken

Chicken parmesan Spaghetti Italian blend vegetables

Dominoes 10 a.m., Rm. 45 Grandparent Connection 1st Thurs., Rm. 35 10:30 a.m. Arthritis Exercise 11 a.m., Rm. 45 Spelling Bee 11 a.m. Word Search 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. Karaoke by Steven 1 p.m., Rm. 45 Dominoes 10 a.m., Rm. 45 Art 10 a.m., Rm. 45 Bingo 1 p.m. – 2 p.m. Pokeno 2 p.m.-4 p.m., Rm. 35 Blood Pressure 2nd & 4th Fri., 10 11:30 a.m., Rm. 45 Free Oil Painting Classes Room 38, 10 a.m.-11:30 a.m.

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. 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. (FREE) LiveOn NY - SCRIE/SNAP (Food Stamps) Assistance – Fri., July 6th & 20th, Aug. 3rd & 17th, 9 a.m.-12 p.m., 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. Bartow Senior Center is looking for a volunteer to facilitate a Karaoke program once a week for 2 hours – If interested, please call the Senior Center director Ann Moncrieffe, 929-3991387. Empire – Tues., June 26th; $5. Bartow, 9 a.m.; Einstein, 9:15 a.m. & Dreiser, 9:30 a.m. Wait list. Bartow Presents “Game Day,” Thurs., June 28th; $2 at the door. Come out and enjoy a day of fun & games in the Bartow Center Courtyard (lower level); Bartow/Einstein for the Bartow Senior Center. Advisory Council Fundraiser – 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Music, light refreshments, raffles & giveaways. Wal-Mart –Thurs., June 28th; $15. Bartow, 8:30 a.m.; Einstein, 8:45 a.m. & Dreiser, 9 a.m.

Apple juice Cod Fillet Ó fish Crochet & Knitting 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Roasted chicken Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session sandwich 9:30 a.m.-10 a.m., 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Mashed sweet potatoes Home fries w/pepMeditative Moments 11 a.m.–12 p.m., Cauliflower Soufflé pers & onions Rm. 8 Challah bread Kale, Romaine, Pokeno 3rd Fri., 1 p.m.- 2:30 p.m. Fresh fruit Apple, Red cabbage Bingo 1 p.m.-3 p.m. Alt: Gefilte fish & Parmesan salad Fee for lunch is $2.00 & $5.00 for guest

*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

ALL meals served w/margarine and fresh milk

Upcoming Events/Trips

Wait list. Dreiser, 9 a.m. Fairway/BJ’s – Fri., June 29; $3. Bartow, 9:30 Ridgehill – Fri., July 13th; $7. Bartow, 9:30 a.m.; Einstein, 9:45 a.m. & Dreiser. 10 a.m. a.m.; Einstein, 9:45 a.m. & Dreiser, 10 a.m. Ridgehill – Fri., June 29th; $7. Bartow, 9:30 Stew Leonard’s – Fri., July 13th; $5. Bartow, a.m.; Einstein, 9:45 a.m. & Dreiser, 10 a.m. 9:30 a.m.; Einstein, 9:45 a.m. & Dreiser, 10 a.m. JASA CLOSED WEDNESDAY, JULY 4TH Empire – Tues., July 17th; $5. Bartow, 9 a.m.; IN OBSERVANCE OF INDEPENDENCE DAY. Einstein, 9:15 a.m. & Dreiser, 9:30 a.m. New Computer Classes at 135 Einstein Loop, Tropicana Casino in Atlantic City – Thurs., rm. 34 – Mon., July 9th for Beg., 9:30 -10:30 a.m. Aug. 2nd; $45. Bonus package: $25 slot pay & Int., 10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. & Adv., 11:30 a.m. to $25 food voucher. Pick-up: Bartow, 8 a.m.; Dreiser 12:30 p.m. Please call 718-320-2066 to register Loop, 8:15 a.m.; Einstein Loop, 8:30 a.m. Coach (only 6 seats available). Bus - 50 seats available. Departure from casino, 5 New Computer Classes at 177 Dreiser Loop, p.m. Continental breakfast served on bus. Payrm. 13 – Tues., July 10th for Beg., 10 -11 a.m. Int., ment deadline is Mon., July 2. 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Please call 718-320-1345 to register. Hunterdon Hill Playhouse to see “Nunsense,” New Computer Classes at 177 Dreiser Loop, starring Joyce DeWitt, Wed., Aug. 22nd, $75. rm. 13 – Wed., July 11th; Beg., 10 -11 a.m. Int., 11 “Nunsense is a hysterical musical comedy filled a.m.-12 p.m. Please call 718-320-1345 to register. with fun & frolic.” Featuring amusing songs, tap Shoprite – Mon., July 9th; $3. Bartow, 9:30 & ballet dancing, an audience quiz, and comic sura.m.; Einstein, 9:45 a.m. & Dreiser, 10 a.m. prises. Only 31seats, 2 JASA buses. Pick-ups: Costco – Mon., July 9th; $5. Bartow, 9:30 Bartow, 8:30 a.m.; Einstein, 8:45 a.m. & Dreiser, a.m.; Einstein, 9:45 a.m. & Dreiser, 10 a.m. 9 a.m. Table served entrée, dessert buffet, coffee Empire – Tues., July 10th; $5. Bartow, 9 a.m.; or hot tea. Payment deadline is Fri., July 20. Einstein, 9:15 a.m. & Dreiser, 9:30 a.m. Wait list. Aldi – Tues., Jul. 10th; $2. Bartow, 9 a.m.; EinNational Museum of African American Hisstein, 9:15 a.m. & Dreiser, 9:30 a.m. tory – Washington, DC – Thurs., Oct. 4, $85. Central Avenue – Thurs., July 12th; $13. Payment due by Sept. 1st. Light breakfast served Christmas Tree Store, Trader Joe’s & Amazing on bus. Bartow, 7:15 a.m.; Dreiser, 7:30 a.m.; EinSavings. Bartow, 8:30 a.m.; Einstein, 8:45 a.m. & stein, 7:45 a.m. Return, 5:15 p.m. (No refunds.)

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Scheduling Activities Calendar

We want to thank everyone who came on the trip with us to see the play “Sister Act,” Friday, June 15th. We had a great day and a wonderful time. Sunday Bingo — June 24th. Our Sunday Bingo is tomorrow at 1:30 p.m. with Stephen in our club room #39. All are welcome. Admission, $5 for 3 cards and $1 for Jackpot Sheets. Extra cards are 25¢ each. Full Card Jackpot will be played in three parts. Bring your daubers. Refreshments will be served. Mohegan Sun Casino — Thursday, July 19th in Uncasville, CT. Time: 8:30 a.m. Price: $35. Rebate $10 slots and $15 toward food. They have a wonderful buffet and mall for shopping. Pick-up time is 8:30 a.m. at our usual bus stops. If you are going, please pay for your trip as soon as possible. Full payment is due 7/5/2018. When making reservations, please visit the club room or call. If no answer, please leave a message. My schedule is at the end of this article, please respect it. For check pick-up, please call to sched-

Goose Island Seniors

ule a pick-up time. Bingo — We’ve added two days to our Bingo every week. Mondays and Fridays, all welcome; for now from 1 p.m. – 3 p.m., and our regular Wednesdays, members only, at 1:30 p.m., with Stephen in our club room #39. Admission, $5.00 for 3 cards, 12 games and Jackpot. Extra cards are 25¢ each. Refreshments will be served. Game Days — Tuesdays and Thursdays. Our club room is set up for Dominoes, Spades, UNO, Kalooki, Mahjong, Exercise DVD and Wii games (Bowling, Tennis, etc.) from 10:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Come and play. Members only. (Members may bring a friend or two, to play with them). $1 is collected for refreshments. Wi-Fi available. Nunsense — Thursday, August 2nd at Hunterdon Hills Playhouse, Hampton, N.J. Time 8:30 a.m. Price $86 for lunch and show. Joyce DeWitt (Janet from “Three’s Company”) takes the stage in this musical hit comedy with tap & ballet. Run For Your Wife — Thursday, September

AARP Chapter #4997

Note: Membership meetings suspended until September. Please have a safe, fun-filled summer. And remember we’ll “see you in September…” FYI: AARP Peachtree Chapter & Caregivers Outreach Ministry Empowerment presents FREE one-on-one Technology Sessions. Bring your mobile devices and you will be shown how to set-up an email, log in to social media, save your pictures, create flyers and more. Dates: July 9th - August 15th; 5 sessions daily: 9 – 10 a.m., 10 – 11 a.m.; 11 -12 p.m., 12 – 1 p.m. and 1 -2 p.m.; Location: 177 Dreiser Loop, 2nd floor, room O. Please call 718379-3159 or 718-320-1946, to reserve a session. Reminder – Our Holiday Luncheon is scheduled for Wednesday, December 5th at Marina Del Rey; $90/person, 12 p.m.-4 p.m. See Stella B. for tickets. Good & Welfare – Please contact our Good & Welfare coordinator, Frances Wilson, 718-6715493, 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. 2018 Tour Activities July 21: Nordic Lodge & Foxwoods Casino – All-You-Can-Eat lobster buffet; 4-hour stay at Foxwoods Casino; deluxe motor coach transportation. $170. Seats available. Contact Hannah, 718379-7962. September 5–September 6 – Dover Downs Hotel & Casino w/Live Marvin Gaye Tribute Show; $50 slot play; 1 night stay at hotel; 1 breakfast, 1 dinner; tour of Dover Delaware & farmers market. Price: $309/person double; $395 single; $100 deposit due ASAP; $100 due May 1; Balance due June 30. Contact Hannah, 718-379-7962. 2019 Tour Activities April 1-12, 2019: Panama Canal 11-night Cruise on the Norwegian Jade – Price includes roundtrip flight to Miami (FL); ports of call include Cantagina, Columbia; Panama Canal/Gatein Lake; Puerto Limon; Roatan Bay Islands; Harvest Cape, Costa Maya, Mexico; 3 days at sea; valid Passport is required; all meals on board the ship. Only SINGLE Oceanview Category available - $3,954 (price change); $350/person deposit due immediately to hold your reservation; insurance available and must be paid with deposit; Final payment due October, 2018; only 5 cabins available in each category. Contact 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 (Dreiser Community Center) is opened Monday or Thursday, noon – 3 p.m. for checks to be dropped off (in an envelope w/Group/Trip Leader Name). They may be mailed to the Group/Trip Leader. —Delores Debnam 27th at Hunterdon Hills Playhouse, Hampton, N.J. Very funny play. Time 8:30 a.m. Price $86 for lunch and show. Eddie Mekka from Carmine “The Big Ragu” and “Lavern & Shirley” takes the stage in one of the funniest farces of all time! To all members: Happy Birthday to all members celebrating their day in June: Sandra Harville, Faye Breitbart, Ann Schlanger, Valerie Santos, Ray Betancourt, Joan (Jackie) Ross, Eleanor Gibson and Julia Rivera. May this be your best year ever. Note: Call Ann or Stephen at Goose Island Seniors, 718-379-9613 or visit us at 135 Einstein Loop, rm. 39, Bronx, NY 10475. Visit Ann, Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Visit or call Stephen in room #39, every Mon. & Fri. from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. and 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.; Tues. & Thurs., 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. and 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. and Wed., 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. – 8 p.m. Call Stephen on cell at 347-847-1941. Good health to all. —Stephen Roberts, Sr.

Co-op City Times / June 23, 2018

St. Joseph’s Episcopal Anglican Church

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General Information: The Traditional Synagogue is located in Section 5, 120 Erdman Place in the rear lobby of Building 27B. It is on the ground floor of Building 27B and it’s handicap accessible with no steps. Phone #: 718-3796920. 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 Saturday morning starting at 9 a.m. After services, we always have a nice kiddush. The synagogue has a Facebook page, Traditional Synagogue. 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 service. 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. Sabbaths ends on Saturday, June 23, at 9:22 p.m. Candle lighting for Friday, June 29, at 8:13 p.m. Good & Welfare: We sell tree certificates in honor or memory of a loved one. The cost is only $15 per tree. Mazel tov to all having simchas. If you’re ill, wishing you good health. If you asked the rabbi to say prayers for a sick person, you should make a donation to the synagogue. Get well to Beverly Davidoff, Karla Klaus, Marty Linder and Gary Schwartz. June Birthdays: Wishing everyone celebrating a birthday this month a healthy and happy birthday. Fun And Games: After services and kiddush, some men and women play Rummy-Cube. Your support of the Traditional Synagogue and Men’s Club is greatly appreciated. Wishing all our members and friends peace and good health. —Gary Schwartz

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 4th Sunday, our children participate in the reading of the lessons, and every 5th Sunday our young adults assist in the service. Please join us for an uplifting midday service on Wednesdays starting promptly at noon. Choir rehearsal is on Thursdays at 7 p.m. and we are always looking for new members. The (ECW) Episcopal Church Women meet immediately after service on the 1st Sunday of each month. Membership is open to all women of the church. The men hold their meeting after service on the 2nd Sunday of each month. We look forward to welcoming you to service at 9:00 a.m. on Sunday, June 24, when we will celebrate the Fifth Sunday after Pentecost. Our Supply Priest is Father Simeon O. Johnson who will be the preacher and celebrant. Members who have not yet submitted their 2018 Pledge Cards are encouraged to complete and submit them as soon as possible. Fundraising Event Our next event is a Gospel Cruise on board The Spirit of Philadelphia on Saturday, September 22. The package includes transportation by Deluxe Motorcoach, 2-hour delightful Buffet Luncheon, cruise with live Gospel Music and time at Philadelphia Premium Outlets with discount coupons. All seats are $110. If you plan to go, please get your payment in as soon as possible. Motor Coach departs from Dreiser Loop at 7:45 a.m. You are expected to arrive at least 15 minutes before that time. Outreach Program: Collection of non-perishable food for the feeding program at Grace Episcopal Church in West Farms is ongoing. Please remember to donate. For additional information on ALL of the above, please call the church at 718-320-0844. You may also visit our website at http: //www.st.josephsepcbronx.org for information on St. Joseph’s Episcopal Anglican Church, Co-op City, Bronx, New York. “Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good,* and his mercy endures forever.” — Psalm 107:1 —Merville Chambers

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Greater Love Refuge Ministries

“Then they are glad because they are quiet; so He guides them to their desired haven.”Psalm 107:30 Spiritual Wisdom: Presumptions and assumptions will lead you down a path of deception. Stay with what is right and true. If you do not know the truth of any situation, wait until you do before acting. This will require quiet patience. Maintaining peace and perspective is vital if you want to save yourself the heartache of wrong decisions. Quiet your soul. Senior Pastor Boyce Landrum and Pastor Carol Landrum and the Greater Love family welcome you to worship with us on Sunday mornings at 11:30 a.m. (Sunday School begins at 10:00 a.m.). Worship at Greater Love Refuge Ministries means gathering with people of all ages and cultures to express our love for God, our Heavenly Father, and Jesus Christ, our Savior. Greater Love is conveniently located at 900 Co-op City Blvd. (Bldg. 2A), on the ground level, Bronx, N.Y. 10475; main entrance - red button. Food Pantry & Prayer Station: Two Fish and Five Loaves food pantry will reopen today, Saturday, June 23rd from 10 a.m. to noon. We welcome donations of non-perishables, toiletries, frozen foods, etc. There will be a Prayer Station set up in the vestibule which is located outside the church [back] door. Stop by and chat with us if you need encouragement and/or prayer. Look for the RED SIGN. We will celebrate our 7th Church Anniversary tomorrow, Sunday, June 24th at 11:30 a.m. Our keynote preacher is Reverend Dr. Robert Smith Jr. who is the retired pastor of Church of the Savior (Bronx) and author of “Flying with Broken Wings” and his new release, “Walking Through the Raindrops.” A celebratory lunch will be served following service. The MOSAIC Women’s Fellowship scheduled for June 30th is postponed until July 21. Details to follow. Weekly Schedule Church Phone: 347-920-5607 Sunday Morning Bible Study (Adult): 10:00 a.m. Children’s Sunday School: 10:00 a.m. Sunday Morning Continental Breakfast: 11:00 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship: 11:30 a.m. Children’s Church: 1st, 3rd & 5th Sunday: 11:30 a.m. Holy Communion – First Sunday Salvation Teaching (Combined Class): First Sunday, 10:00 a.m. -11:00 a.m. Adult Bible Study/Discipleship Class: Tuesday evenings: 7:00 p.m. Mid-Week Prayer – Wednesday at 1:00 p.m. Prayer Line: Thurs., 9 p.m. - 10 p.m. (Dial 712.770.4010 – Access code: 527976) Food Pantry: 4th Saturday, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Choir Rehearsal: Friday, 7:30 p.m. —Pastor Carol Landrum

Circle of Christ Church

The Circle of Christ Church family extends a warm welcome to you and your family and invites you to come and worship with us at 147 Dreiser Loop, patio level (located in the Dreiser Community Center). La familia de la Iglesia Circulo de Cristo les extiende una cálida invitación a usted y su familia para que vengan a alabar a Dios junto con nosotros. Nos encontramos en el 147 de Dreiser Loop, al nivel del patio (localizado en el centro Comunal de Dreiser). We are a multicultural church that embraces Gods love for all. Family unity is very important to us. We have a wonderful children ministry focus on learning God’s Word. Somos una Iglesia multicultural que recibe y da del amor the Dios para todos. La unidad de la familia es muy importante para nosotros. Our Youth Ministry is very active and dynamic. The youth are involved in music, retreats, concerts, debates, conferences, drama, counseling among many other activities. Tenemos un ministerio para los jóvenes que es muy dinámico. Los jóvenes disfrutan de música, retiros, conciertos, debates, conferencias, dramas, consejería, y mucho mas. We also have a food pantry for those in need in our community. Our phone number is 347-945-1992. In case there is no one in the office, please feel free to leave a message, we will call you back. Suplimos comida a aquellos en

nuestra comunidad que lo necesitan. Nuestro teléfono es 347-945-1992 de no haber nadie en la oficina sientancen libres de dejar un mensaje, le devolveremos su llamada. Thought for the week Matthew 6:33 English Standard Version (ESV) 33 But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you. Reflexion para la semana Mateo 6:33 Nueva Versión Internacional (NVI) 33 Más bien, busquen primeramente el reino de Dios y su justicia, y todas estas cosas les serán añadidas. English services Wednesday, 7:00 to 9:00 p.m., Prayer & Bible Study Friday, 7:00 to 9:00 p.m., Youth Night Sunday, 11:00 a.m., Worship and the Word Children Church, 5 years old to 12 years old Little lamb nursery. Thursday, 9 a.m., Prayer and the Word Horario de Servicios en Español Domingo, 9:00 a.m. a 10:30 a.m., Alabanzas y Predicación Jueves, 12:00 p.m., Oración y Estudio Bíblico Special Events Vacation Bible School starting July 16, to July 20. Time: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Registration Monday, July 16, at 9:00 a.m. This is a free event. —Pastor Sam

Democratic Primary

Co-op City Times / June 23, 2018

Fieldston, Spuyten Duyvil, Woodlawn, Wakefield, Williamsbridge, Edenwald, Baychester, Co-op City and Eastchester in the Bronx, and Yonkers, Mount Vernon, New Rochelle, Mamaroneck, Larchmont, Scarsdale, Eastchester, Bronxville, Tuckahoe, Pelham, Pelham Manor, Rye, Rye City, and parts of Ardsley, Hastingson-Hudson, and Edgemont, in Westchester. The three challengers facing Engel next Tuesday are Jonathan Lewis, Derickson K. Lawrence and Joyce N. Briscoe. The four candidates have each stated the top three issues they would address in Congress, if elected. For Engel, the issues are: ensure quality healthcare for all; stricter gun control laws, and protect and preserve the environment. For Lawrence, they are: jobs and upward mobility; closing the achievement gap for students with learning disabilities, and pursuing alternatives to lower the price of drugs. For Lewis, they are quality public education for all; campaign finance reform, and affordable healthcare and pharmaceuticals for all. For Briscoe, they are women’s equality/opportunity/ health; increased affordable housing, and mental health research funding. Two of the candidates, Briscoe and Lawrence, participated in a debate on Tuesday night, June 19, in the Dreiser Auditorium that was sponsored by the Coalition to Save Affordable Housing and the African American Association of Co-op City. They outlined their positions based on questions asked by two television broadcasters. Congressman Engel could not attend due to pressing business in Washington and his opening statement was read by Michelle Marbury, the host of the debate. Council Member King represented Congressman Engel at the debate. Also at the Tuesday forum in Dreiser, Jumaane Williams, a city council mem-

Building 21 Association

The 21 Association Rewards Points Program The 21 Association Rewards Point Program ends this month. We are going above and beyond to make your involvement in the association fun, exciting and fun. The rewards are for all 21 Association members, but not 21 Association Board members. Note: A member is a shareholder who has paid their annual $5.00 dues to the building association. Any shareholder of CO-OP City is eligible to be a paid member of the Building 21 Association. The idea came from our own Rose C. Reyes and was developed in a round table discussion at Think Tank. Here is how you earn valuable points: 1. Show Up On Time For Association Meetings (i.e., once a month) Earn 1 point • Meeting starts at 7:00 p.m. ( after 7:30 p.m., NO points will be issued) • You must stay for the entirety of the meeting. 2. Bring a new shareholder or neighbor who signs up as a paid member • The new paid member (neighbor/shareholder earns a point also) Earn 1 point 3. Serve on a Committee • Hospitality (i.e., commitment and follow through is a must) • Clean-Up • Decorating (i.e., seasonal ) • Committee That You Create. Earn 1 point (Must be acceptable by the Board Members and Charter Members of The 21 Association) 4. Attend The Think Tank • Bring Your Ideas And A Friend Earn 1 point 5. Become A Floor Captain • Must be active, assigned and certified by your building association 6. At the end of the fiscal year, the shareholder with the most points wins!! What is the prize? This year, we have three prizes which will be awarded this month (end of the fiscal year). Each point will be issued at the building association meetings only, no exceptions. Points will be issued on individual cards/stubs and is the responsibility of you, the member or shareholder to keep track of your points. Any shareholder of CO-OP City is eligible to be a paid member of the Building 21 Association. The next 21 Association gathering will be Thursday, June 28th…If you have any questions regarding The

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ber from Brooklyn who is seeking to gain a place on the ballot in the Democratic primary in September for lieutenant governor, addressed the audience of approximately 60 people. Williams said he is basing his campaign on his record of achievement over the past nine years as a “productive, activist elected official.” Two years ago, Williams said he was listed as the second most effective member of the city council after the speaker by City & State magazine. He cited the work he did to reform police practices of “stop, question and frisk dealing with abusive policing.” Williams said that the NYPD stopped more Black men than the total number that lived in New York one year and that reform was needed. “We were told that if we reformed the law the sky would crack open and black and brown people would start killing each other and destroy the entire city. I’m proud to say that because of the work we did, we are now the safest city we have been since 1951.” Williams said that he has traveled the state and has decided that the work he has done on housing, transportation, policing and gun violence can be pursued more effectively on a state level as lieutenant governor. He’s targeted Gov. Cuomo and his policies as an obstacle to progress that he wants to overcome. “This governor at best has provided ‘followship’ on some things, but not leadership,” Williams said. “There are Democrats in this state, including this governor, who put on a progressive jacket when it’s popular and take it off when it’s not. We have to hold them accountable.” On Tuesday, June 26, 2018, polls open at 6 a.m. and close at 9 p.m. If you are unsure about where to vote, please contact the Bronx Board of Elections at (718) 299-9017, between the hours of 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., or visit the Bronx Board of Elections online.

21 Association, you have three ways of gaining information. EMAIL: 21association@gmail. com. CALL: 347.504.1821. ATTEND the monthly meetings which are held every 4th Thursday in the “Gathering Room” in the rear of the B-section at 7 p.m. All monies collected (i.e., annual dues, etc.) are turned in to our treasurer and installed in the association’s bank account. Think Tank at Building 21 is in session every

Friday at 8:30 p.m. This is where we develop each other’s ideas to better our community. We meet in the “Gathering Room” in the rear of the B-Section (120 Bellamy Loop). Come and share our passion for this community. Each one of us, multiplied by all of us, equals a force for good. See you around the neighborhood! —Michelle Marbury

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