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MTA’s Byford: Bus redesign ‘not set in stone’

BY JASON CHIREVAS

Andy Byford, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s president of New York City Transit, stood in front of more than 600 Co-op City shareholders June 27 and told them what, for now, was close to exactly what they wanted to hear.

“We will take a look at any proposal you put up, we will look at it in good faith, we will look at it with an open mind and we will see what we can do,” he said.

Mr. Byford told the crowd gathered in the courtyard outside the Bartow Center’s room 31 their numbers impressed him. “The very fact that there are so many people here tonight … does say a lot to me, that does say a lot about this commu- Hundreds of cooperators filled the Bartow courtyard Thursday, June 27, to oppose the proposed MTA cuts to Co-op City’s bus service.

Photos by Rozaan Boone nity,” he said. “The fact Andy Byford, Metropolitan that you have a passion Transportation Authority’s president of New York City for your bus service and that’s my resolve to get it right.”

Transit.

Mr. Byford’s comments were welcome relief to Parking on Co-op City Boulevard from shareholders who have vehemently opposed the MTA’s proposed bus route redesign plan since it was introduced earlier this month, but his presence in Co-op City Bellamy Loop to Peartree Ave. will not be permitted June 27 had all to do with the MTA’s scheduled presentation in the Bartow Center on Wednesday, July 3, from 8 a.m. until midnight. not going to plan.

Vehicles will be summonsed and towed at owner’s expense.

Suppose you gave a museum-style tour of your upcoming public transportation plans and nobody came. Worse, suppose people did come only to end up at the rally set up adjacent to your presentation for the specific purpose of making sure ROAD CLOSED TO ALL VEHICULAR TRAFFIC your plans never come to fruition.

In addition, Co-op City Boulevard from Bellamy Loop to Peartree That was the conundrum with which MTA officials were confronted June 27, Avenue will be closed to all vehicular traffic from 8:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.

(Continued on page 2) when a planned informational walk-through set up in

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Riverbay’s executive offices will be closing at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, July 3. This includes Bartow reception and Rent Bookkeeping.

Maintenance/CSO offices will close at 4 p.m. All offices will be closed on Thursday, July 4, in celebration of Independence Day. Emergency services will be available by calling 718-3203300, press option 3. Public Safety, 718-671-3050.

Enjoy your holiday!

2019-2020 Board re-elects Berk for third term as president Cylich and Saunders returned as vice presidents The 2019-2020 Riverbay Board of Directors held their annual election of officers on Wednesday night, June 26, after the new Board was sworn in.

This was the first meeting of the new Board and it included newly elected members Bishop Angelo Rosario and Michelle Marbury. Four of the six incumbents seeking reelection in this year’s Board election – Sonia Feliciano, Bernard Cylich, Andrea Leslie and Claudia Sampson – were successful. Shareholders did not return Leslie Peterson and Evelyn Turner to the Board Board President this year.

Linda Berk At Wednesday’s meeting Board President Linda Berk thanked Ms. Turner and Ms. Peterson for their contribution to the Co-op City community as elected Board directors. While Ms. Turner did not attend, Ms. Berk presented an appreciation plaque to Ms. Peterson who (Continued on page 9)

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Bartow Center’s room 31 was essentially hijacked by elected officials and shareholders set-up in the courtyard outside the room, bent on making sure the MTA’s planned redesign of the area’s bus routes is rendered dead on arrival.

“Here’s the word of the day, the word of the day is unity,” state Assemblyman Michael Benedetto told

Noel Ellison, Riverbay general manager, addressing the crowd in the courtyard

the crowd in his speech before Mr. Byford was introduced. “Unity among the people of Co-op City and the effort to get what we believe we deserve. Fight the good fight out there.”

Assemblyman Benedetto, along with state Sen. Jamaal Bailey, Councilman Andy King and Richard Fedderman, a representative of U.S. Rep. Eliot Engel and a Co-op City shareholder, led the outcry against the MTA’s planned redesign of Co-op City bus routes both in a closed-door meeting with Mr. Byford and other MTA officials and outside in the courtyard.

Sen. Bailey drew from personal experience when addressing the assembled shareholders. “We stand together with Co-op City in this fight,” he said. “I recall being a student at MS 181 and I would have to take the 26 or the 28 bus and, even if I was late for school, that bus made every single stop it needed to make on the way to get to MS 181.”

Sen. Bailey said, for him, the bus route redesign issue boiled down to something pretty simple. “The reality is this,” he said. “People deserve fair and equitable bus service for 50,000 residents in what would be the fourth-largest city in the state of New York.”

In addition to the oratory, organizers of the courtyard rally directed shareholders who took the MTA’s room 31 tour, and those who didn’t, to proceed to Bartow’s room 28, where volunteers were at the ready to help cooperators sign petitions and submit their detailed thoughts on the proposed bus plans directly to the MTA via the authority’s website.

Part of an overall redesign for Bronx bus routes released earlier this month, the current MTA plan for Co-op City would see only one bus, the Bx23, remaining to travel the whole of the property. The MTA plan also calls for the Bx23 to make fewer stops more often inside Co-op City before heading back to the Pelham Park subway station, also its point of origin. Shareholders wishing to go anywhere else outside Co-op City would have to get off the Bx23 at either Asch or Dreiser Loops and catch other buses to their destinations.

These transfers, along with the loss of nine stops along the Bx23 route, have shareholders feeling stripped of most of what they see as their already depleted bus service. The proposed redesign, shareholders and Board members have said, would not only make getting into and out of Co-op City — and to and from work — that much more difficult, it could expose shareholders to danger as they’re forced to exit their buses at night and wait for the Bx23 to take them the rest of the way home.

Of more basic concern is the loss of the nine stops along the Bx23 route. The MTA’s draft plan estimates the loss of the stops will add one to two minutes of walk time for shareholders going to one of the remaining stops, but that number does not

appear to take any mobility limitations cooperators may have into account. As Board President Linda Berk has pointed out, that can be a major issue for a significantly sized Naturally Occurring Retirement Community, or NORC, like Co-op City.

Before Mr. Byford and the elected officials appeared in the Bartow courtyard and struck a uniformly positive chord, shareholder sentiCooperators were eager to stand up to the MTA ment toward the MTA and its proposed bus redesign plan was decidedly negative. appearances at the June 27 counter rally. He told the Co-op City Times that, although a representative from “I will be affected like everyone else with the elimBronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr’s office did ination of buses to waiting time,” Carmen Santos of not appear at the rally, Diaz has assured the Board he Section 4 said. “The winter is going to be even worse than the summer. We all have the same agenda here. fully supports Co-op City in its efforts to thwart the MTA’s proposed plan.

The only way to overcome this is togetherness and Bernard Cylich, the Board director who organized that’s exactly what we’re doing.” both the 8,000-signature petition against the MTA’s bus plans and the formation of the ad hoc committee, told the committee members June 24 simple, triedand-true methods of protest like signs and slogans were important to get the message across to transportation authority officials as well as potentially disrupt the MTA’s June 27 presentation.

“We say nay to the MTA,” was voted the slogan of choice and used extensively during the courtyard rally.

When the dust settled June 27, Mr. Cylich was happy with the results. “Andy Byford, in my opinion, made a momentous pledge to over 600 cooperators Senator Jamaal Bailey speaks in support of at the rally last night in Bartow Center’s courtyard,” concerned cooperators he said. “If my understanding … is correct that riders Carmen Telemacho, a Building 8 resident, reduced from Hunter Avenue or Casals Place will not need to transfer buses in order to commute to Montefiore the issue to what she saw as the untenable basics of Hospital or Lehman College, then he will have met the MTA’s current proposal. at least one of our demands.”

“I think it’s really bad,” Ms. Telemacho said. “So Board President Berk told the Co-op City Times it many people live here and for just two or three buses was satisfying to see various departments work with to be around; impossible.”

The strategy to hold a counter rally right outside shareholders to get a positive result from the MTA. the MTA’s informational presentation emerged over “I was so proud of Co-op City to see how we were the first meeting of the ad hoc committee formed to (Continued on page 4) confront and combat the bus redesign initiative.

Formed pursuant to a pre-MTA meeting rally June 20 that saw more than 600 shareholders attend, the ad hoc committee had its first meeting this past Monday, June 24. Traditionally, officers are determined at a temporary committee’s first meeting but, with only three days to go before the next showdown with the MTA, the membership decided an immediate strategy was more important to have in place.

Board member Rod Saunders, acting as chairman of the committee, told the ad hoc membership the only thing for which Co-op City should settle is full restoration of the area’s buses and routes to pre-2014 levels, even if it means demanding far more than that from the MTA. That request proved to be a non-starter in the closeddoor meeting with Mr. Byford, but Mr. Saunders told the Co-op City Times he was pleased overall with the outcome of both the meeting and the courtyard rally.

“I believe Mr. Byford’s comments were measured and reasonable,” Mr. Saunders said. “He did not promise to give Co-op City everything we had prior the 2010 rerouting of the Bx26, Bx28, and QBx1 bus routes, however, he would agree to having his MTA route planners try to make concessions that accommodate the special needs of our community.”

Mr. Saunders said it will now fall to the ad hoc committee, starting with its July 1 meeting, to put together “a sophisticated document [that] is structured to address every minute detail” of the committee’s counterplan to the MTA proposal.

As the head of the Board’s Legislative Committee, it was Mr. Saunders who secured the elected officials’

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50th Anniversary Pioneer Day celebrates shareholders who paved the way On Saturday, June 22, on the Section 1 Greenway, Co-op City pioneers gathered to celebrate their influence in laying the foundation of the community. It was a beautiful Saturday morning during this invite-only event, where 500 pioneers and guests gathered with old friends and new, who’ve lived in Co-op City since the beginning.

The East Side Quartet played as guests located their seats at tables decorated with street signs from around the community. Once everyone was seated, host, MamaSoul, introduced 50th Anniversary Co-op City’s Got Talent winner, Sky Caldwell, who performed the Star-Spangled Banner.

Riverbay Board president and 1969 Co-op City pioneer, Ms. Linda Berk, delivered the welcome address. She said: “As the president of Riverbay Corporation, it was important to me that we recognized the pioneers during our 50th-anniversary celebration.

Having moved into Co-op City in 1969, I knew how many challenges we went through in the beginning. How many unique situations we all worked through. Those early days were very special, and to me, we could not celebrate 50 years without setting aside a celebration for those of us who were literally pioneers!”

Councilman Andy King shortly followed, sharing brief remarks honoring the event.

A hot brunch of chicken and waffles, mac n cheese, potato salad, bacon and eggs along with a variety of pastries, was served. Pioneers dined while the program continued with an “Ode to Co-op City” read by Lori Melton – a poem submitted by a shareholder in Building 5C, in January of 1971.

During the second half of the program, the Lickety Split Band and the Soul Latin Line Dancers provided the music and entertainment. Both kept the crowd moving and engaged, adding to the family-like atmosphere. Also, weaved in between the program and dance breaks were group photo opportunities for pioneers who moved to Co-op City in 1968, 1969, 1970, 1971, and 1972.

Additionally, Riverbay Board director and chair of the history committee, Bernard Cylich, presented a segment of the program called, “Keeping Our Spirit Alive,” where he went through a brief history of Co-op City and how far the community has come since its establishment in the 1960s. He said, “Let’s keep the spirit of cooperation and working together alive.”

Before the end of the program, guests received a 50th Anniversary bag with matching baseball cap and water bottle.

Finally, pioneers participated in a celebratory toast – cheering to the last 50 years and 50 more. Although the event was over, pioneers continued to fellowship amongst each other as the Lickety Split band continued with the tunes.

Riverbay Executive Manager and pioneer, Noel Ellison, enjoyed spending time with members of the neighborhood he hadn’t seen in years and most importantly being able to serve them today. “I was happy to see all of the people whom I grew up with in this community.”

Ms. Berk admitted: “Pioneer Day was a very emotional event for me. I saw many neighbors I have known for decades. We reminisced and laughed about the good old days.”

Theadora Bernstein moved into Co-op City on March 25, 1969, because she was looking for a larger residential space for her growing family. She admits that the experience then was new. “We were pioneers – there was hardly any grass. Co-op City Boulevard was just mud. My fondest memory was meeting new people being that everybody was in the same boat in Building 2,” she said.

Section 5 pioneer of Building 31, Miriam Kravitz, moved into Co-op City on a snowy day in February of 1972 with two teenagers in tow. Looking back since her move, she expressed: “I liked Section 5 because it was off to its own. If I could move into Co-op City again, I would do it. I love having the convenience of shopping and schools in the area. I don’t have any plans of leaving Co-op City.”

Audrey Malcolm of Section 4 moved into Co-op City in the early ‘70s after sending many applications out to other housing developments. Co-op City was the first response she received.

Since her husband was in the military at the time, she thought Co-op City was the safest place to be for her and her children. “I love Co-op City, and I don’t think there’s another place as good as this!”

See page 5 for more photos.

BY TORIEA McCAUSELAND

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

Ad-hoc Committee Against MTA Cuts Co-op City’s ad-hoc committee against MTA cuts will meet on Monday, July 1, 7 p.m. in room 28 of the Bartow Center. All committee members are urged to attend this important meeting.

Census Bureau Field Rep. Assessment Session in Co-op City, July 9 The US Census Bureau will hold a Field Representative assessment session in Co-op City on Tuesday, July 9; bi-lingual applicants are encouraged to apply.

The session will begin at 11 a.m. in room 41 of the Einstein Center, 135 Einstein Loop. Seating is limited so arrive early.

If you are self-motivated and enjoy meeting people, this job could be for you. Applicants must be US citizens with valid social security numbers, and you must have a driver’s license and an insured vehicle. DD-214 or SF-50 and related documents are required for veteran preference.

If you are interested in attending on July 9, contact Toba LaCrown at (202) 603-7669 or (347) 327-6288.

Farmers Market Harvest Home Farmer’s Market is back in Co-op City. The market will be open every Wednesday from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. until November 20 at Asch Loop and Aldrich Avenue supplying freshly picked, natural produce.

Also back this year are weekly healthy recipe cooking demonstrations at the Farmer’s Market. That program will start on June 26.

Cooking sessions will run from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. so come out to learn new ways to eat healthy.

Recipes change every week so check Harvest Home’s social media pages for more information on the upcoming cooking demonstrations.

WIC, FMNP Coupons, Health Bucks, Debit/Credit, SNAP and EBT will be accepted.

Pioneers of 1968

Pioneers of 1969

Pioneers of 1970

Pioneers of 1971

Pioneers of 1972 Photos by Adrian Sanchez

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able to use our political capital effectively and quickly,” Ms. Berk said. “Thursday evening also would not have been as successful without the leadership of Noel Ellison getting the services of Commercial Leasing and Janitorial Services to prepare our courtyard, the impressive presence of CCPD and all the other staff of Riverbay Corporation."

In fact, the idea for the counter rally outside room 31 was crystalized by Mr. Ellison, Riverbay’s general manager and a shareholder who spoke in that capacity at the June pre-rally.

“I think what we’re looking for here is a division of labor,” Mr. Ellison told the ad hoc committee June 24 meeting. “Why don’t we set up chairs in the courtyard outside of room 31, put a podium up there and let the elected officials come?”

A senior cooperator rests on his walker outside rm.

And that’s basically 31 in the Bartow Center after viewing the MTA preswhat happened. entation.

In his comments to the courtyard crowd, Mr. Byford drew the most pushback with his suggestion shareholders might have to choose more transfers as part of their revamped bus service. In clarifying his remarks, the transit president made sure the crowd understood where he’d gone wrong. “Hearing you talk about transfers, I get the impression that, if we don’t give you something that is acceptable to you, you’ll be giving me a transfer,” he said.

The MTA is currently scheduled to put its bus redesign plan into effect in September or October.

Shareholders discuss the MTA bus —with reporting by Rozaan Boone redesign proposals after the rally. and Toriea McCauseland.

See page 15 for more pictures. Photos by Rozaan Boone and Toriea McCauseland

Richard Fedderman, a representative of U.S. Rep. Eliot Engel and others, tell Andy Byford, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s president of New York City Transit, about their Bronx bus experience as Co-op City shareholders.

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50th Anniversary Spotlight Co-op City Celebrates Pioneer Day

Photos by Adrian Sanchez and Toriea McCauseland

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Co-op City’s Vanishing Bus Service

To the Editor: I am a retired MaBSTOA Bus Operator who drove in Co-op City many years during my 25 years of employment.

When I started in 1983, Bx26, 28 and 30 served all sections of Co-op City. As the years go by I see service being done away with making commuting harder for those who travel instead of improvements to make commuting easier.

I wonder why buses that go to Co-op City, instead of turning off at Bartow Ave. can’t continue on Gun Hill and

stop by the shopping center where Aldi supermarket is and then proceed to Pelham Bay and enter Co-op City stopping first in Section 5.

Surely a bus stopping at Kings Harbour nursing home would be an improvement. So would the extra buses at Pelham Bay. Living in Section 5 and having all my travel hopes in one —Michael C. Kaplan bus, Bx 23, is terrible service.

my qualifications of being a shareholder, with my husband, for over 24 years, raising our four children here, and my professional experience will enable me to be a strong voice for years to come.

I look forward to implementing ideas to help our community and I hope that some necessary changes will come to fruition.

Continued blessings to you all!

—Mrs. Regina Hamilton

Board of Directors’ Meeting - June 26, 2019 Emergency Resolution #19-28 SUBMITTED BY: Leah Richardson SECONDED BY: Francine Reva Jones BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING: June 26, 2019

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Directors of the Riverbay Corporation hereby accepts the report of the 2019 Election Committee certifying that the following persons have been elected and qualified as Directors of the Riverbay Corporation for the term of office next to their name: Sonia Feliciano – Three years

Bernard Cylich – Three years Bishop Rosario – Three Years Andrea Leslie – Three years Claudia Sampson – Three years Michelle Marbury – Two years YES: Berk, Cylich, Feliciano, Jenkins, Johnson, Jones, Lambright, Leslie, Pearson, Peterson, Rice, Richardson, Sampson, Saunders ABSENT: Turner PASSED

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Thank You For Your Support To the Editor: Hello, fellow shareholders. I just wanted to thank everyone (especially Building 23) for your support during the petition phase of the 2019 Co-op City Board of Directors election.

Unfortunately, the petition I submitted with 90+ signatures did not qualify me for the ballot. More than 21 names were disqualified for various reasons.

Nevertheless, this will not deter me from my mission of keeping Co-op City one of the best places to reside. I feel

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Public Safety Report

CCPD offers summer travel safety tips

The Co-op City Department of Public Safety offers these travel safety tips if a trip is part of your summer plans. By being aware of and preparing for new travel regulations you can make your trip safe and stressfree. Whether across town or across the world, being alert and prepared will allow you to enjoy your trip to its fullest potential.

Travel safety begins when you pack. To help avoid becoming a target, do not dress in expensive looking clothing with expensive jewelry. These items identify you as an affluent tourist and a potential victim. It is better to dress low key and try to blend in with the general population of the area you are visiting.

Also try to familiarize yourself with the local laws and customs of the areas you plan to visit.

It is always best to travel light. You can move more quickly and will be more likely to have a free hand. If you can carry all your bags you won’t have to set a bag down and leave it unattended. Pick a few favorite items especially suited for travel. Wrinkle resistant garments with zipper pockets, especially designed for travel will be your first choice to wear. Always leave behind anything you would hate to lose.

Wearing practical shoes or sneakers is especially important while traveling.

Proper footwear makes it easier to speed up at the first sign of danger. Backless shoes, such as flip-flops, can make it easier to trip and put you at a disadvantage against a potential assailant. Stiletto heels might be nice to wear to social gathering, but they are not a good choice for sliding down an emergency evacuation slide.

Whether at home or while traveling, it is important to walk with a purpose and remain aware of your surroundings at all times. Speaking on a cell phone, text messaging or wearing headphones with the volume turned up high makes it difficult for you to stay in touch with your surroundings. Take a moment to look around and see how engrossed people are in their electronic devices. People trip, fall and walk into traffic on a regular basis.

Be aware of all regulations for required documents needed for the trip you plan to take. Leaving or reentering the country by plane in all cases requires a valid passport. Travel by auto, train or ship to certain destinations in Canada, Mexico and some islands allows the use of only an Enhanced Driver’s License for entry plus reentry back into the United States. Problems can arise if a change to your itinerary requires a flight added due to unforeseen circumstances.

In October of 2020, the Enhanced Driver’s License, Non-Driver Identification Card or a Passport and regular license will be required for domestic flights. Enhanced or Real I.D. will also be needed to enter federal buildings. If renewing your Driver’s License or Non-Driver Identification Card, it is recommended that you obtain the Enhanced version. Additional proof of identity and address plus an extra fee is required, but it is a valuable piece of identification for the future.

Make two photocopies of your passport identification page, airline tickets, driver’s license and the credit cards you plan to bring. Carry one copy with you separate from the originals and leave one set home with a trusted friend or family member. Having these copies will be extremely helpful if your original documents are lost or stolen. Also leave a complete itinerary at home with friends or family.

Keep them informed if you change your plans.

Airline regulations allow liquid health and beauty products three ounces or smaller to be allowed in carry-on baggage. Each passenger is allowed to carryon only one quart sized Ziploc bag containing these individual liquid containers.

Many of these travel safe products are available in drug stores or discount stores.

By being aware of these restrictions, you can save yourself inconvenience at the gate and avoid having to discard your items. Anything you are not sure about should be packed in checked baggage.

Be sure to keep all prescription medications in their original bottles with the label containing your name intact. It is also a good idea to carry an extra copy of

BY LIEUTENANT PAM APOLLO

If You See Something, Say Something!

Working Together To Keep Co-op City Safe!

• Report any unusual or suspicious persons or activity to CCPD. • Do not allow strangers access to your building by holding the door.

• Be aware of work being done in your building and when contractors are allowed to be on the premises.

• Never leave your car or apartment door unlocked.

• Do not leave packages or electronics in your car where they are visible.

• Remember: You can make anonymous calls to CCPD.

Emergency: 718-651-3050 Non-Emergency: 718-320-3330 www.ccpd.us • @CCPDnyc

Public Safety Blotter June 16-22, 2019

June 16 Responding to calls of a dispute, one male was arrested and a firearm was recovered.

June 17 – 99 Einstein Loop Officers observed a male backing into a concrete wall. Upon investigating, the male was determined to be intoxicated. He was arrested and processed for DUI. June 19 – 140 Asch Loop A male was assaulted and robbed. CCPD units conducted a search and located a male matching the description. He was arrested.

June 19 – 140 Darrow Place A special-needs male locked himself inside an apartment and refused to allow officers in. NYPD ESU forced entry to the apartment. The male was removed to an area hospital for evaluation. No injuries reported.

June 19 – 140 Asch Loop A non-verbal special-needs male was assaulted and robbed. The suspect fled the area, but was apprehended a short time later. The suspect was arrested and processed through the NYC Criminal Court System.

June 20 – 99 Bellamy Loop Officers observed a verbal dispute between two vehicle drivers. One male was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol. essential prescriptions. Avoid the temptation to purchase or use any types of drugs while traveling abroad. More than one third of United States citizens incarcerated abroad are held on drug charges. Some countries have very severe sentences even for possession of a small amount of marijuana or cocaine. If you have any questions regarding foreign drug laws, check with the U.S. embassy or consulate.

It is best to check with The Department of State’s Country Specific Information before you book a trip to any foreign country at www.travel.state.gov. They describe entry requirements, currency regulations, unusual health conditions, crime and security situations and other information so that travelers can make informed decisions about their trips. Certain countries may have a travel warning issued. It is best to know this information before you plan your trip.

When traveling, be sure to familiarize yourself with local numbers for emergency services. 9-1-1 is not always the number for emergencies. It is also a good idea to familiarize yourself with locations of local hospitals and police precincts in case of an emergency.

To minimize the impact of all crimes involving theft of property from your person, keep your keys, money, identification and cell phone in your front pocket, separate from your non-valuables. Also consider an inside-the-clothing traveltype wallet for your personal items and valuables. A pocket with a zipper, button or Velcro is ideal for this purpose. If carrying valuables and personal documents in your purse place them inside of a plastic or metal container such as a mint case, which does not look like a wallet. Keep less important items with a token amount of cash in your purse, this way the criminal will think he scored big.

Remember, property can always be replaced; your safety is the most important thing. If someone does try to rob you despite your precautions, do not resist, especially if the person is armed with a weapon of any type. Try to remember as many details of the crime as well as a description of the perpetrator. Notify police immediately if you have been the victim of a crime. If you are the victim of a crime in another country contact the U.S. Embassy for assistance.

For more information about crime prevention, contact the National Crime Prevention Council at 1000 Connecticut Avenue, NW, 13th floor, Washington, DC 20036; (202)466-6267 or on their website, www.ncpc.org.

School is open, drive carefully. Never pass a stopped school bus with a STOP sign displayed or its red lights flashing. This means children are loading or unloading.

Be aware of pedestrians and bike riders when operating a motor vehicle. Bike riders must refrain from riding bicycles near buildings and shopping centers.

Bicycle riders must give pedestrians the same level of respect that they expect from motor vehicles. Everyone needs to share the road safely.

If consuming alcoholic beverages is part of your summer festivities be sure to designate a driver who will not drink. Call a taxi if necessary. Never operate a motor vehicle if you have consumed alcoholic beverages. This is especially important while traveling. Penalties vary by jurisdiction. The consequences of drunk driving in other countries are extremely severe. Always buckle your seatbelt; it will save your life in a serious collision. Avoid distractions and excess speed when driving; these are the two leading causes of collisions within New York State.

Always remember, if you see something, say something. Call 9-1-1 and the Department of Public Safety at (718) 671-3050. Callers may remain anonymous when giving information.

Enjoy a safe and healthy summer. For those of you traveling have a safe trip.

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.

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Moving Right Along

with their presuppositions about our travel patterns asking and answering questions like, “Wouldn’t you like your bus rides to be shorter? Of course you would.

You wouldn’t mind walking a few more tenths of a Secretary mile to catch that m-u-c-h faster bus, would you? Of course you wouldn’t!”

From what I saw and heard at the June 20 MTA After everyone was finished playing with the stickers, Open House pre-meeting in Bartow, it looks like all- results were gathered, tallied, and turned into statisout war! We have the numbers and we have the vol- tics. I suspect most of the people chosen to be surume. By now the June 27 Open House has come and veyed before the event or questioned at the event were gone. Thunderously? Probably. Let’s recap. spry, computer-savvy commuters who had no issue A major redesign of the entire city bus system is with coming out on a cold, dark October night to voice underway by the state-run MTA (Metropolitan Tran- their opinions of and their displeasure with the ineffisit Authority). Why? The MTA examined the tangled, cient transit system.

The results: Riders want fast reliable buses to arrive inefficient, antiquated mess that is our transit system and decided to hire a British expert to untangle it. Andy at their stop as frequently as possible and they want Byford, with his thirty years of multi-continental tran- real-time electronic signs to let them know exactly sit experience, was brought in in November 2017 to when that bus would actually arrive. They also want do the untangling and that led to the birth of Fast For- to be charged one fare only. ward: The Plan to Modernize New York City Transit.

Who couldn’t have guessed those results? No one.

The MTA launched the Fast Forward plan last Who would disagree with that goal? No one. Who would August. They presented their ideas of speeding up the disagree with how those results could be reached and that buses; having the routes become shorter, simpler and goal met? Everyone. At least everyone who came to more direct; decreasing wait time; increasing rider- the June 20 MTA Open House pre-meeting in Bartow. ship and revenue; aiming for better connections both The general consensus from that meeting, and most bus-to-bus and bus-to-subway; providing more options likely the next, was/is: Burn the plan to the ground! for people with disabilities; and making sure the buses Perhaps we have the ability, the energy, and the will to stop bunching so they’ll arrive at each stop individu- form a strategy, do the research, and execute the tacally, not like a follow-the-leader herd of sheep. tics necessary to make that happen. Perhaps we have we’re in the middle of the political clout to stop the plan dead in its tracks.

For us up here in the Bronx, phase two of that plan. Riders have been surveyed at But what if we don’t? What if, despite all efforts, the stops and stations for months now. Additionally, the MTA still says “No?” MTA held six rider workshop events throughout the The MTA is trying to accomplish a citywide synBronx. Ours took place here last October. The facili- chronized dance of a redesign with Co-op City bus line tators used arts and crafts to gather their info. Color- changes intertwined with those plans. We lost three direct, ful dime-sized stickers were placed on maps indicat- single-seat bus routes in 2010. Nine years and an 8000ing riders’ individual routes to individual destinations. signature petition later, we have not gotten them back.

The mission of this gathered information was to tell If the new MTA plan is followed, unchecked, we will the MTA what changes Co-op City riders – and rid- lose many more direct routes. Maybe we’ll be successers from the surrounding neighborhoods – would like ful in making the MTA scrap all changes affecting to see happen to our bus lines.

Co-op City. But, maybe not. I say we need a plan B. The facilitators came to us that October evening What’s their current offer? This is what I have been

Director’s Viewpoint

Mary Pearson

told by the senior facilitators at the first two open houses I attended. We would get: • An extra, free, three-legged transfer – Relieving Sections 1 & 2 of the physical or financial burden they’ve suffered for nine years.

• A restored Express Bus to Wall Street — BxM17 routed through Queens – We’ve been asking for #1 and #2 since 2010.

• A Bx23 circulating every eight minutes and every three minutes at peak times – I was told by David Moss, the middle-management MTA representative I met at a June 12 open house that Bx23 changes its number and travels around other routes making it hard to answer the question: How many Bx23 buses currently circulate and service Co-op City?

• With the improved, promised frequency of Bx23 there would be no time for such shenanigans. The Bx23 would be ours alone to do with as we will. The Bx23 would become a self-contained circulating cog in a system engineered to meet up with all the other circulating cogs in the new design. And if that is so, and I believe it is so, we should be the sole determiners of the frequency/stop spacing balance they seek.

Therefore, if compromise becomes necessary – if it becomes necessary to go to Plan B – I suggest we insist that: 1.) We get that second free transfer for our threelegged rides 2.) We keep all current Bx23 stops as is 3.) Bx23’s 1234-5 and 5-4321 run Limited and Local, with stops of our choosing with increased frequency as promised 4.) Connectivity claims are kept 5.) A Bay Plaza stop is added to the Bx23 for our shopping convenience.

6.) Adequate bus stop shelters and benches are installed at all three “hubs” 7.) A Sound View Ferry connection is added.

8.) We get that BxM17 downtown express back 9.) Bx30 stays as is.

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

Co-op City Times July 4 deadline notice

Riverbay’s administrative offices will be closed Thursday, July 4, in observance of Independence day. Because of the holiday shortened work week, all community organizations must submit their club articles by 9 a.m. this Monday, July 1. Material received after this time will only be accommodated if space allows in the July 6, 2019 issue of the paper.

Directors’ viewpoints must be submitted by 5 p.m. on Monday, July 1.

Please note that regular business hours of the Co-op City Times are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. each weekday. Material for publication may be emailed to cctimes@riverbaycorp.com; faxed to (718) 320-2595 or slipped under the office door at 2049 Bartow Avenue, rm. 21.

We wish our readers an enjoyable and safe July 4 holiday.

MATTRESS DISPOSAL

The City of New York requires all residents to fully cover all mattresses or box springs in a sealed plastic bag for garbage disposal and collection. This rule was intended to prevent the spread of any bed bug activity.

Please note that mattresses that are infested by bed bugs must first be exterminated prior to covering for disposal. Please contact your respective CSO for an appointment with the exterminator. This is a free service provided by Riverbay Corporation.

Under the rule, failure to place a mattress or box spring in a proper bag will result in a $100 fine imposed by the City. In addition, Co-op City residents who violate this rule may be subject to a Community Complaint with related fines and legal fees. (The City of New York and Riverbay do not provide mattress or box spring bags or covers.)

Plastic bags to cover mattresses and box springs are available at department stores, home improvement centers and large moving companies. They can also be purchased online.

Please follow this rule when disposing of mattresses and/or box springs.

These covered items are then to be brought to the basement Ash Cart room where they will be picked up for proper trash collection.

Thank you for your attention and cooperation in this matter.

—CSO

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Swearing in

served six years as a Board director.

“To Leslie Peterson and Evelyn Turner, I extend a warm expression of gratitude for their work on the Board,” said Board President Berk. “Serving as a director is very time consuming and demanding. These two directors gave their all to this community they love.

“Leslie and I have served on the Board together for five years,” said Ms. Berk.

“We’ve had good challenges and we’ve had good times. We fought together, we laughed together, we cried together and I can truly say that Leslie has given of herself and her time and effort with the Board of Directors…”

Addressing the audience, Ms. Peterson said: “I want to say it has been a pleasure to serve my community and I served my community before I was on the Board and rest assured I will be around even though I won’t be on the Board. There are a lot of things that are interesting that are going on right now, there are a lot of things that we have to get done, the most important facing us is tomorrow’s meet-

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Riverbay General Counsel Jeff Buss (right) administers the oath of office to the new directors.

2019-2020 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 else has been nominated.”

Further discussion on the issue ensued before Ms. Berk was re-elected for the third consecutive year as president of the Riverbay Corporation by acclamation.

"I am honored and grateful for the support of the Board of Directors for reelecting me as president of the Riverbay Board of Directors,” said Ms. Berk. “I am excited about the improvements and changes we have made thus far, but more excited about the work we will do to elevate our shareholders’ customer relations experience.”

Director Francine Jones nominated Director Cylich for the office of first vice president and Director Rice nominated Director Richardson, however, with no second for Director Richardson’s nomination, Director Cylich won the office by acclamation.

Director Feliciano nominated Director Rod Saunders for second vice president, which was seconded by Board President Berk. There were no challengers and Mr. Saunders was reelected for the position by acclamation.

Director Mary Pearson’s nomination by Director Sampson to continue in the office of secretary was unopposed and she too was reelected by acclamation. Likewise, Director Francine Reva Jones was reelected by acclamation as assistant secretary.

Director Feliciano will continue as treasurer of the corporation as she too was

ing with the MTA … I’m sure we will be in the fight together and I will be there any time we have any type of struggle or any type of good time.”

The next item on the agenda was a report from the 2019 election committee chair, Director Leah Richardson, who certified the election results as reported by Election-America, the community independent election contractor.

“Accordingly, the 2019 election committee of the Riverbay Board of Directors hereby certifies that the following six individuals have been elected for the terms set forth next to their names – Sonia Feliciano, three years; Bernard Cylich, three years; Bishop Rosario, three years; Andrea Leslie, three years; Claudia Sampson, three years; Michelle Marbury, two years. And that concludes the report of the election committee,” said Director Richardson.

Board President Berk said: “I would like to thank Director Leah Richardson for chairing the election committee, a difficult and demanding responsibility. She The 2019-2020 Riverbay Board members held their annual election of officers at the June 26 open meetdid a wonderful job and deserves recognition for a job ing. All officers of the 2018-2019 Board were re-elected to their respective positions. Photos by Rozaan Boone well done!”

The seating of the Board of Directors followed the Board’s acceptance of the election committee’s report. Riverbay General Coununopposed and unanimously supported by her fellow Board colleagues to consel Jeff Buss administered the oath of office to Ms. Feliciano, Mr. Cylich, Bishop tinue her work in that capacity. As was the case last year, Director Lambright will continue as assistant treasurer.

Rosario, Ms. Leslie, Ms. Sampson and Ms. Marbury. The Board then proceeded With the Board officers elected, Board President Berk nominated Director to elect its officers for the new year.

Andrea Leslie to continue as chair of the Audit Committee, while Director Feli“At this stage, the Board has no officers and the next step is for the Board to elect from among its members officers for the coming year,” said Mr. Buss. “Those ciano nominated Director Rice who declined. Ms. Leslie’s nomination was approved officers are president, first vice president, second vice president, secretary, assisby a 9-2 vote. tant secretary, treasurer and assistant treasurer.”

Board President Berk then nominated Director Cheryl Jenkins to continue as Director Jerome Rice nominated Director Feliciano for the office of Board chair of the Cooperator Appeals Committee and Director Rice nominated Director Richardson. Director Jenkins won stewardship of the committee, 9-6. president, but Ms. Feliciano respectfully declined the nomination. Director Leslie The Board president then appointed Directors Sampson, Feliciano and Cylich then nominated Linda Berk, the nomination was seconded, and Ms. Berk accepted. for the Board’s committee on committees.

Director Daryl Johnson questioned Ms. Berk’s nomination citing the RiverGetting to work, the Board called on shareholders to come out to a rally against bay bylaws and pointing out that Ms. Berk has already served “three terms.” the MTA bus service cuts facing the community and they responded to the Bartow Mr. Buss clarified: “The bylaws state that a person cannot be president for courtyard this past Thursday in numbers large enough to impress the president of more than three consecutive years, not terms, and the rest of your bylaws say that the New York City Transit Authority Andy Byford who assured shareholders that each officer is elected for a one year term. Ms. Berk was asked and appointed to the Bus Redesign proposal is not etched in stone. (See article on page 1.) fill a vacancy when former Board President (Cleve) Taylor resigned and she was “My re-election as well as the re-election of all officers by acclamation is clear subsequently elected to serve two one-year terms so as of this evening, she’s been expression of a united Board committed to continue our progressive trajectory of acting as president for 2½ years.” repairing our 50 year old infrastructure, keeping our homes safe, livable and affordMr. Buss added that his office has done extensive research into this issue because brought it up. able while tackling challenging shortcomings such as the MTA service cuts cura number of directors had “I am not aware of any prohibition that would make it illegal for her [Ms. Berk] rently facing us,” First Vice President Cylich said this week. “As we celebrate to be nominated. I am not aware of any interpretation in the history of the corour 50th anniversary, we remain a shining example to our nation how a diverse — multiracial, multigenerational, multi-ethnic community — the largest housing poration where this issue came up before, and so the question becomes, in my cooperative can meet the housing needs of our middle income families at the time legal opinion, it is not illegal to have the Board nominate her and elect her to serve when there is national housing crisis for working families.” because this would be her third term. However, I would think that the Board should affirmatively vote because you should do that and at this point there’s nobody "I am proud of the Board that has developed over recent years and happy that, else nominated, but if you want to nominate somebody else that’s fine, but no one together, we can continue to serve the community,” stated Board President Berk.

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Say No Way to the MTA

Director’s Viewpoint

Daryl Johnson I had to write this viewpoint last Saturday, June 22, 2019, so that it could be reviewed and edited for today’s paper. So, unfortunately, I could not print what happened at the MTA meeting on Thursday, June 27. But, as you’ll read, you’ll see that some of our cooperators came up with some good ideas to deal with our bus situation during our preliminary meeting on Thursday, June 20.

Bartow – Packed Out I had a good feeling that our cooperators were going to pack out Bartow for our preliminary meeting with the MTA. But, I didn’t know the true extent of how many cooperators were going to show up for this meeting. Starting from the front door, I saw that the hallway was full of cooperators. Then, as I was walking down the hallway, I saw our officers politely telling everyone that our room was completely full. Next, as I made my way into the room, I was surprised to see that lots of our cooperators were standing outside.

So, our maintenance crew ran wires out of the windows and they brought chairs outside. Then, shortly after 8 p.m., it was on. Some of our board directors said a few words. Then, I stated that we should have a peaceful meeting so that we could create a good agenda for our real MTA meeting. Thereafter, our cooperators approached the microphone and voiced their opinions.

So, here are some of their shortened comments: 1.

We had a fare increase in April. 2. We need to be treated better. 3. Our politicians are not here tonight. 4. I have to travel from section 5. There are people that need to get to work. 6. We need the buses to go all the way around Co-op City. 7. We have to have a strategy. Get everyone involved. Hold them to the fire. 8. Removing these buses is not acceptable. Make sure that everyone is paying. 9. Get signatures for our petitions. Write to our newspapers. 10. They’re getting rid of the Q50.

Then, a young lady approached the microphone and

made some good comments about her age group and social media. “We have social media. We use social media to get our news. We need to find out what’s going in Co-op City through social media.” Next, another young lady was right on when she said: “I think it’s safe to say that MTA treats the Bronx like a child. They treat Co-op City like a stepchild. And, they treat section 5 like a stepchild out of favor.”

Then, as the meeting was almost over, a gentleman brought up an interesting point about our cooperators with disabilities. “I already have difficulty getting on one bus. So, can you imagine the hardship that I’m going to have getting on two buses?” Next, someone brought up another point about people not paying their fare.

We will have complete chaos in our community if the MTA’s proposal gets approved. Moreover, our elderly and disabled cooperators might have a tough time traveling around from bus to bus. In reference to fare evasion, I recently caught the Bx1 bus on the Grand Concourse near the post office on 149th Street. And, without hesitation, the majority of the passengers simply walked onto the rear doors of the bus with paying their fare. But, that’s just one bus.

The MTA states that: “lost revenue from fare evasion jumped from $105 million in 2015 to $225 million in 2018.” In response to these claims, 500 police officers will be reassigned to deal with fare evasion and violence against the transit workers.

Bottom line: I want to thank all of our cooperators for showing up, making comments, and supporting our community. Also, please pick up the Co-op City Times next week so that you can read all of the articles and my viewpoint concerning the MTA meeting.

Co-op City 50th Anniversary Expenses Some cooperators asked me why I didn’t go to that lunch inside of a huge tent last Saturday for our original cooperators. Well, let me state that I appreciate all of our cooperators. But, a lot of our cooperators did not know that a budget showed that this 2-hour lunch event was estimated to cost $25,000. That’s right, $25,000!!!

Then, do you know that we have not yet received a full accounting for the gala at the Marina Del Rey

on December 10, 2018? Then, what about all of the other events wherein we spent a lot of money for this anniversary?

The flip side to this spending is that we’re getting a 1.9 percent increase on July 1, 2019 and another 1.9 percent increase on July 1, 2020. So, there is no way that I can see us spending all of this money and then cry out for additional carrying charge increases.

Congratulations, Graduates Parents, please know that we’re very proud of the work that you did by making sure that your children graduated from school. You struggled hard and now you and children have accomplished a wonderful goal.

Congratulations and thank you.

Get That Job There are a lot of unadvertised jobs that are open right now. So, please choose your desired industry first.

Then, look at all of the companies within that industry. Thereafter, go to those websites and apply for those jobs with a professional resume. Also, please remember that lots of companies use programs to scan resumes.

So, your resume must contain similar words that are used in those job postings.

Close Please make sure that you stay strong and support our community.

Thank you.

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

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

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

Building 25 Association

We continue to congratulate our 2019 graduating students of Building 25 on your well-deserved success. We are very proud of you and cannot wait to see what great things you accomplish in your future endeavors: • Michael Amoabeng – P.S. 153 The final time I will be in the lobby collecting names is July 20, between 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. If you miss this deadline, you can leave your name or your child’s name and school graduating from at our security desk so that you/they too may receive the honor of having your/their name mentioned in our Co-op City Times.

Don’t forget to come out today between 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to the Section 4 basketball courts to enjoy Hoops & Beats and the Fourth of July Fireworks on Section 1 Greenway, Wednesday July 3, as the 50th Anniversary Special Events continues.

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

Our building association meetings will resume Sept. 17, at 7:30 p.m. Please continue to log onto our building email address at building25ca @gmail.com and address your emails to any or all members of Building 25 Association. Friendly reminder, for those who have not paid their building annual dues of $5 per family, over the summer break if you see any building association member you can pass it along to them. Remember dues are collected at our monthly meetings by Carol Eilets, treasurer, or Celeste Stukes, assistant treasurer.

I will close with the following quote: “A man can fail many times, but he isn’t a failure until he begins to blame someone else.” —John Burroughs —Wanda Bailey

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Section 2 Summer Fun Day

Summer Fun Day was held last Saturday, June 22, from noon to 6 p.m.

Special thanks to the New York City Fire Department, which arrived with the mobile “smokehouse” that allowed the youth to experience and become educated on what to do in case of a fire. Periodically on the hour, youth were allowed to enter the simulated smoke condition that occurs during a fire. Adults entered the smokehouse also. Education is key to saving lives in case of a fire. Kudos to the fire department.

A thank you is also extended to the department of sanitation for attending and bringing educational materials to the community on recycling and composting. If you missed the garden self-defense workshops, you were treated to an exhibition by youth under the instruction of Kyoshi David Thomas, assisted by Matthew Miller. They did an awesome job.

Giving back to the community is important, so we thank our new establishment located in Section 5, Cupcake Me, they are delicious. Thanks also to Mr. Softee Ice Cream and Pedro with the ices for providing treats to the youth. Juan Ortega provided music for the Salsa contest winners, Rafe and Iris, first place and Virginia Garcia second place winners. Treated to movie passes by AMC Bay Plaza were the winners of Name that Tune: Nate, Monique, Adrienne and Tracy.

There was balloon twisting and face painting, carnival games and a gold rush scavenger hunt and trading post. The Adrenaline Rush Obstacle course races and basketball were exciting. This was an example of a united community having fun, meeting each other, talking, chatting and playing together.

Thanks also to Steve Tutein of Total Focus Studios and Elena Marrero for great pictures. Summer Fun Day is not possible without the time invested leading up to the event by Linda Collins, Lisa Norman, Deborah Henry, Sonja Maxwell, Josie Ferguson and Anika Green, association presidents. Special thanks also to DJ Val, Denise Shelley, Gail Sharbaan and Tiny Wood, who are there from the beginning of planning in January. Thank you to Annice Bailey, Conny Williams, Tracy Overton, Sidney Watson, Tasha Green-Watson, Hattie, Magdeline and Sheila, Vivian Campbell and the many others who volunteered. We are grateful to Winston Dinkins and Tanya Ingram from Velocity and Jesse Williams from Skills and Drills Basketball for their support and assistance.

We want to acknowledge the Summer Fun Day sponsors: Councilman Andy King, state Assemblyman Michael Benedetto, state Sen. Jamaal Bailey, U.S. Rep. Eliot Engel, Atty. Stephen Kaufman, Bob’s Discount Furniture, Amalgamated Bank, McCall’s Bronxwood, Rosenshein Associates, AMC Bay Plaza, Riverbay Fund, N.Y.C. Dept. of Sanitation, N.Y.C. Fire Dept. We appreciate the American Legion Post 1871, Juan Ortega, Balloon Kaboom, CCPD, Riverbay Community Relations and all that helped make Summer Fun Day possible. A beautiful day with beautiful people.

—Leslie Peterson Photos by Toriea McCauseland and Steven Tutein

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Congratulations, Samuel!

Congratulations on your graduation from Middle school at the Holy Rosary School. Throughout Middle school, Samuel maintained a cumulative average of above 90 percent. He was also honored at Co-op City’s Best and Brightest Award Ceremony and received many awards at his school and at the ceremony. Samuel was accepted into the Macy Honors Academy at Dewitt Clinton High School and will be attending there in the fall.

Samuel, you have worked very hard for the past years, and once again, you’ve done a great job. We wish you the best of luck in high school and all your future endeavors. We know you will do great things in the future. We are all very proud of you.

Love, Dad, Mom, Stephen, Stephanie, and Godmother

Happy Birthday, Mom! Happy 80th birthday wishes to my mom, Yvonne J. Dove, July 2.

May God continue to bless and keep you!

Lovingly, —John, Darlene and Mario

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Love, —Mom, Dad and Grandma

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Retirees host their annual luncheon

It was a perfect day for the Retirees of Dreiser Loop, Inc. to hold their annual luncheon at the colorful Marina Del Rey on Wednesday, June 12, 2019. As usual, the food was plentiful and the music invigorating. At the luncheon, they awarded scholarships to four June graduates, three of the graduates (Dionte Mayers, Elise Pinnock Toliver, Jaymal Price, Jr.) are residents of Co-op City, while the fourth (Amari Clark) lives in Maryland.

Dionte plans to study music and business at Monroe College; Elise will study dance at Pace University in Pleasantville, New York; Jaymal is going to Bronx Community College to major in computer technology and Amari is headed to Lincoln University in Pennsylvania to major in criminal justice.

Representatives presented the awardees with certificates of achievement from both Assemblyman Carl Heastie and state Sen. Jamaal Bailey’s offices. Among the guests were our co-sponsors, Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Granby of Granby Funeral Services and Patricia Myers and James Alston of McCalls Funeral Services.

Jasmine Sinkler, former scholarship awardee, spoke briefly about her college experiences and gave encouraging words to the current awardees.

The prestigious Woman of the Year plaque was presented to Ms. Sandra Y. Hardison.

She humbly accepted the plaque on behalf of herself and members of the fundraising and newsletter committee.

She also received Certificates of Merit from Assemblyman Carl Heastie and state Sandra Y. Hardison Sen. Jamaal Bailey.

It was a beautiful luncheon. DJ Sam Wilson provided the music. Custom-made hats by Lurene were on display and available for purchase.

Congratulations to all recipients.

— Jo Ann Harris

Dionte Mayers

Elise Pinnock-Toliver

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Building 21 Association

Amari Clark

Be the change you want to see! We have chosen to live here, in a cooperative community. Remember we are shareholders. We are not tenants. We must coexist and cooperate with each other in order make and keep our community rated as among the best places to live in New York, for its current residents and for generations to come Floor captains are an absolute necessity in every building…

All we ask of anyone kind enough to be a floor captain is as follows: 1. Contact numbers, for your floor only: List all emergency contact numbers and distribute to each neighbor 2. Co-op City Times: Place them at each apartment door; delivered on Saturdays 3. Elevator notices: Read them and talk to your neighbors about them 4. Promot meetings, clubs and gatherings 5. Encourage your neighbors to: Vote – vote – vote in the Riverbay election Make calls to the Riverbay offices Security 718-671-3050 • CSO offices 718-320-3300 Come and join us at Building 21. We are dedicated to the self-development and empowerment of every shareholder in Co-op City. We are passionate about our community. Each one of us, multiplied by all of us, equals a force for good.

Email: 21association@gmail.com, Phone: 347-504-1821.

See you around the neighborhood!

—Michelle Marbury

NYPD’s Enforcement of Angle Parking Regulations The NYPD strictly enforces parking regulations pertaining to angle parking spaces.

Shareholders should be aware that vehicles in angle parking spaces on streets such as Asch Loop, Einstein Loop and Hutchinson River Parkway East, must be parked within the marked lines or they will be summonsed.

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On June 13, the Garvey School in Co-op City hosted a Father’s Day Breakfast for the fathers of the children who attend the school. The children did an outstanding job of greeting, assisting and entertaining the dads. One of the honorees was Mr. Karl B. Rodney, founder and president of the N.Y. Carib News. Also honored was Mr. Albert Williams of Best Deal Car Services, Inc., donor of the school’s computer lab. All were delighted to witness the ribbon cutting ceremony for the opening of the computer lab. Technicians Cortney Campbell and Julian Burrell were also recognized. It was a marvelous affair.

— Francine Reva Jones Photos by Francine Reva Jones

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Congrats, Now Do Your Job

Director’s Viewpoint

Jerome L. Rice Now that those who were elected or re-elected have taken the oath of office to serve on the Riverbay Board of Directors, I challenge them to do the job that the people of this community elected them to do. What does that means? If you see something that is wrong, don’t remain silent because you are concerned about how someone else may feel, say something. We all have a duty to closely watch how the people’s money is being spent and the quality of services that they may not be getting. Again, I am willing to work with anyone that is in the business of monitoring how Management conducts business in our community and how the people’s money is being spent.

While you enjoy the festivities in our community, we must also ensure that we are not choosing the first vendor we see or like because it is not our money to waste. We should all be provided with a side-by-side comparison of vendors who want to do business with us. We should not choose someone because they are part of this community, friend or family member, but because they can provide creditable services. So let’s not agree just to agree, let’s do the right things, and not work for the next election. Let’s work for today and the betterment of this community. In the meantime shareholders, keep an eye out as to how some are chosen on various committees. Do they have any experience or knowledge about the work of that committee? Do they belong to a group?

Animal Waste & Leash Law I have prepared Resolution #19-21 that is designed to hold those with pets more accountable. I hope I have enough Board directors who are willing to sign on to make this resolution a reality in our community. The resolution states that on an annual basis, dog owners must provide Management with proof of compliance with state and local animals laws including but not limited to the licensing, vaccination and control of dogs or be subjected to a $250 community complaint; and to encourage dog owners to keep Co-op City clean, Management shall install combined pet waste bags and disposal stations in high dog walking traffic areas. Curbing your dog is not taking them on the same greenway where we all have to be during various activities like the upcoming fireworks event on July 3. How is it that CCPD doesn’t see the same infractions that the shareholders see? I continue to hear constant barking, people not cleaning up after their pet and some not on a leash or without any tags. CCPD needs to get out of those vehicles on the greenway and make an attempt to catch anyone.

MTA Rallies I don’t want to come across negative, but why are we having these gatherings to combat the various MTA changes in locations that are too small? There are thousands of shareholders who are deeply upset about these changes and we are allowing a limited amount of shareholders to get in these rooms with limited ventilation and seating. The other concern I am having is inviting elected officials when this fight is at the state level. We need the Governor, NYS Senator Jamaal T. Bailey and NYS Assemblyman Michael Benedetto to tackle this big problem. While I am happy for the huge turnout, I really wish everyone would do the same during local,

state and federal elections. Speaking of the Governor, he wants to run for a fourth term. With that said, he needs to be in our community to win us all over.

His-Story of Co-op City As I view several videos of the history of Co-op City, I notice that they leave out some pertinent points, not all. If you are going to tell a story, it is important to tell the whole story and not leave out anything. I had the opportunity to speak to some of the pioneers and they have a different story, for example, when people of color began moving into Co-op City, they were not fully welcomed and most were immediately grouped together and placed inside Section 5. Not everything was smelling roses like some of the interviews on the videos portray. In fact, because of the increase of people of color, others took the opportunity to relocate elsewhere because they didn’t want to reside with others who may not have the same values.

So be careful and do your own research of our history and judge for yourself. Today, thankfully, we now reside in a very diverse community where everyone gets along, crime is down and almost everything is within arm’s reach for our pleasure, but our past was never the way some describe it to be.

I Drink To That As the weather begins to become unbearable, I ask everyone to closely monitor both our young and the elderly ensuring that they are putting enough fluids in their system. Make sure the elderly is in some shade and that their convectors are serviceable. For the youth who love to burn so much energy, have them drink water in front of you so that they can remain hydrated. Also monitor the temperature when they are on the playgrounds.

Remember, if you see something, say something.

Metrocard Bus To Visit Co-op City Next Month - Will Not Visit on Thursday, July 4

The MetroCard Bus will be visiting all three Co-op City locations this coming month so customers can sign up for or refill their Reduced-Fare MetroCard, purchase or add money to an existing Metrocard, and purchase E-Z Pass On the Go tags.

On Thursday, July 18, the MetroCard bus will be at the Bartow Mall on Co-op City Blvd. (in front of the Bingo Hall and the eyecare center), from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.; at Dreiser Loop (Park on Debs Place) from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and at Einstein Loop (Elgar Place) from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

MTA New York City Transit advises its customers that there are two kinds of traveling MetroCard Service Centers: the MetroCard Bus and the MetroCard Van. Both vehicles make regularly scheduled stops in all five boroughs each month. The MetroCard Bus, which stops in Co-op City, travels around the city, stopping at senior citizen centers, shopping centers and along major bus routes. Customers can handle all of their MetroCard needs, whether it is applying for or refilling a Reduced-Fare MetroCard, buying or refilling a reg-

ular MetroCard or asking MetroCard-related questions. Senior citizens and people with disabilities may apply for the Reduced-Fare MetroCard on the Bus. They will need photo ID and seniors must show proof of age (at least 65 years old). The MetroCard Van, like the Bus, travels around the city with on-board staff ready to sell Unlimited and Pay-Per-Ride MetroCards, add money to regular and Reduced-Fare MetroCards and answer questions. Reduced-Fare MetroCard applications are available. EZ Pass On The Go tags are also available for purchase on both the Bus and the Van. The MetroCard Bus and Van do not operate on the following holidays: New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas.

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American Legion Post 1871

Child’s Play In the original Child’s Play, released in 1988, Chucky the doll had the soul of a serial killer trapped inside him.

This time, the devious doll is smartphone compatible, can control all synced devices via an app and, when 13-year-old Andy’s Buddi app goes out of whack — so does his doll, Chucky! Think of Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant in toy form, but without all of the safety features.

Although technically a remake, this version of Child’s Play is nothing like the original. This Good Guy really wants to be Andy’s best friend — whatever it takes — and will stop at nothing to make sure they’re friends ‘til the end.

The new Chucky is voiced by Mark Hamill — best known as Luke Skywalker in the Star Wars films but also a renowned voice actor — who brought vengeful life to the dynamic doll.

Although the $15 I used to see the movie could have been better spent, overall, viewers can expect a few thriller scenes that deliver in true Chucky fashion.

There were funny moments along with one or two gory scenes during which I might have accidentally covered my eyes. Still, reminiscing afterward about how deathly afraid of the original Chucky I was when I was younger made viewing this new movie priceless.

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Monthly General Meeting The last general meeting for this fiscal year was held on Saturday, 15th June, and we will be gone on recess for two months before coming back in September.

However, during the recess months, we have both the Department Convention in Buffalo, NY (Jul. 18-20) and the National Convention in Indianapolis, IN (Aug. 23-29). I want to encourage every member to plan ahead and attend these summits. During the meeting, new executive board was set up.

New Executive Board The new executive board to run the organization for another one year was elected during the general meeting. The following officers were formally elected with their respective portfolios: Adeyemi LaCrown Oloruntoba (Toba) – Commander Norman Thomas – Vice Commander Antonio Codrington – Adjutant Williams Gordon – Finance Officer Katherine Penn – Service Officer Richard Lawson – Chaplain Kenneth Nelson – Sgt.–at-Arms Bernadette Matthews-Wells – Historian In his acceptance speech, Commander Toba thanked the legionnaires for returning him as the commander for another term and also reminded the board that next year, Post 1871 would be 50 years that it was chartered. So, everyone should be ready to celebrate our success.

American Legion Auxilliary The auxiliary hosted a special meeting of the unit on Friday, June 14, at Dreiser Loop. Supervised by Commander Toba of the American Legion Post 1871, officers to serve the unit for another year were confirmed. Frances Wilson will officially serve the unit as the president while Getty Brown will continue to serve as the secretary of the unit for another one year. The complete slate of officers for the unit includes but not limited to: Frances Wilson – President Daisy Young – Vice President Gertrude Brown – Secretary Evelyn Watson – Assistant Secretary Doris Rowe – Treasurer Stephanie Corbette – Assistant Treasurer Barbara Wattley – Chaplain Olive Glasgow – Sergeant-at-arms County Convention This year’s county convention was held on Friday, June 07, at the Samuel Young Post 620 on Hutchinson Avenue. Delegates from different posts were in attendance and both Commander Toba and Past Commander Robert Feliciano represented Post 1871. Election of officers for another year was conducted. Past Commander Feliciano was returned as the 1stVice Commander for Membership while Commander Toba was returned as the 3rd Vice Commander to chair the oratorical contest for the fourth year in a row. Delegates to the Departmental Convention in Buffalo, NY were elected and commander Toba will be representing Post 1871 at the convention Census Jobs Post 1871 opened its room for the United States Census Bureau to conduct a job assessment fair here in Co-op City in June. A lot of job applicants attended the job fair in greater number. Unfortunately, a lot of cooperators saw the announcement after the fact. Due to numerous calls that had been entertained after the exercise, Commander Toba had agreed that the job fair be repeated again. Thus, on Tuesday, July 2, at the American Legion Hall in room 41 of Section 5 community center by 11 a.m., there will be another session. Interested applicant should call 347-327-6288 for details.

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Traditional Synagogue of Co-op City

General information: The Traditional Synagogue is located in Section 5, 120 Erdman Place, in the rear Lobby of Building 27B. It is handicapped accessible, no steps. Phone: 718-379-6920. Office hours are Thursday and Sunday from noon to 2 p.m. Please call the office before you attempt to come over. If no one is in the office, please leave a message.

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

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

The synagogue needs men to help make a minyan.

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

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

Sabbath ends on Saturday, June 29, at 9:23 p.m.

Candle lighting for Friday, July 5, 2019, 8:10 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 all good health. If you asked the Rabbi to say prayers for a sick person, you should make your donation to the synagogue.

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

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

Your support of the Traditional Synagogue is greatly appreciated.

Wishing all our members, and friends, peace and good health.

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Co-op City Baptist Church

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

We invite you to worship, study, and pray with us.

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

Our telephone number is 718-320-3774.

Visit us on the web at coopcitybaptist church.org Wednesday noon day service and all Bible classes is on hiatus for the summer and will return in September.

All prayer services are also on hiatus for the summer and will return in September.

Tomorrow, Sunday, June 30, we will celebrate Children’s Day at our 11 a.m. service in the church. The celebration of our children will continue in Room 45 at 3:30 p.m. Please join us for the day as we celebrate our children and their accomplishments and talent.

The 2019 Vacation Bible School continues next week. Classes will be held from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. There will be no class on July 4. Please join us.

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

— Hattie L. Lucas

Co-op City Working Families Party

Here Comes Summer WF/Indivisible meetings are on holiday till the fall, but trouble never takes time off. Who ya gonna call?

For City level issues: NYC District 12 Council Member Andy L. King; Andy.King@council.nyc.gov; 135 Einstein Loop, room 44, Bronx, NY 10475; (718) 684-5509.

Jumaane Williams at The Office of the Public Advocate; GetHelp@pubadvocate.nyc.gov; 1 Centre St., 15 floor North, New York, NY 10007; (212) 669-7250.

For State level issues: State Assemblyman Michael Benedetto, benedettom@nyassembly.gov; 177 Dreiser Loop, rm. 12 Bronx, NY 10475; (718) 320-2220, 718-892-2235, 518- 4555296.

State Senator Jamaal Bailey, bailey@nysenate.gov; 959 East 233rd St., Bronx, NY 10466-3207; (718) 5478854.

For Federal level issues: U.S. Congressman Eliot Engel, engel.house.gov/ contact-me; 177 Dreiser Loop, rm. 3, Bronx, NY 10475; (718) 320-2314; Lori Copland U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer, www.schumer.senate.gov/contact/email-chuck, 322 Hart Senate Office Building Washington, DC 20510; (202) 224-6542 U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, www.gillibrand. senate.gov/contact/email-me, 478 Russell Senate Office Building, Washington, DC 20510; (202) 224-4451.

Drastic Bus Line Changes Still calling all bus riders! Outrageous cuts to Co-op City’s bus routes and stops are still heading our way, with the next step coming in Sept. Study the complete proposed changes to our bus lines by Googling MTA Bus Network Redesign (https:// new.mta.info/system_modernization/bus_network).

Prepare to fight the worst of the MTA proposals.

Do your homework, pay attention, stay active, and watch this space for updates. Don’t let the bus line changes railroad us!

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

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

As Co-op City WF/Indivisible members, we do both.

We embrace progressive values by modeling inclusion, respect, and fairness in all of our actions; we work to make Co-op City a stronger community; and we insist our representatives serve as our voice in Co-op City, in the Bronx, in Albany, and in Washington, D.C. In these divisive times it is of the greatest importance to maintain a progressive point of view. In essence, the mission of Working Families/Indivisible Co-op City is to promote tolerance and end second-class citizenship.

Become a warrior for justice and equality. That’s what this group stands for. Stand with this group.

Next Meeting/See you in September Next season the Co-op City Working Families/Indivisible group will be changing time slots. We will meet on the third Tuesday of each month starting with September 17. As usual, meetings will be held in Einstein, room 35, at 7 p.m.

Remember, you don’t have to have a family or a job to join us, you can be single or retired and still join the Co-op City Working Families Party. All progressives are welcome. Feel free to text 718-219-2211 or email mpjazz@optonline.net anytime at all.

Happy summer everyone.

—Mary Pearson

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Building 10 Association

Greetings, fellow cooperators.

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

Pizza and ice cream social Today, Saturday, June 29, we will host a pizza and ice cream social in the Building 10 Association Room, rear lobby of 10B. This event is for all Building 10 residents, children and adults.

Free indoor healthy BBQ On Saturday, July 13, from noon till 4 p.m. at Raymour & Flanigan located at 2264 Bartow Ave., our very own Chef Lenise Streeter of Building 10C, in conjunction with BCA Global, will present a free indoor healthy BBQ. Stop by for some healthy food samples.

Foxwoods Casino/Nordic Lodge Only four seats left. On Saturday, Aug. 17, 2019, we are having a bus trip to Nordic Lodge for an all-you-can-eat Lobsterfest buffet. The trip includes a visit to Foxwoods Casino and shopping at Tanger Outlets. The cost of the trip is $175 per person, non-refundable. A payment of $130 is due immediately to reserve your seat. Final payment is due on July 12. All collections will take place in the Building 10 Association Room from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. For more information, please call 718-320-4059 or 646-220-0802.

Association dues Collection of building association dues has begun for the year 2019. Building association dues are $10 per apartment. If you missed the dues collections in your building, you can bring it to the association meeting or please see any executive board member.

Graduating Class of 2019 Congratulations to the graduating class of 2019. We wish you success with your future endeavors.

Have a happy and safe Fourth of July.

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

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

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

Have a great week.

—Jewel Crawford-Duncan

Building 22 A&B Association

Pioneer Day was Saturday, June 22, on the greenway.

Our building was well represented. Many cooperators from our building enjoyed all the fanfare. Thank you all for making Co-op City what it is today.

Our next association meeting is Sept. 23, from 7 to 8 p.m. in the association room.

Watch the bulletin board for our next trip.

The elevators on the A side are being installed. The lobbies are finished and are looking great. New machines are to be installed in the laundry room in July. Continue to report any machines that are not working to CSO. Happy birthday to all. Get-well greetings to all the sick and shut-in. Prayers to all who lost loved ones.

If you see something, say something.

Have a wonderful summer.

—Betty Leak

Hello, neighbors. Summer is here, enjoy and stay safe. Would you believe our groundkeeper still uses the old fashion lawn mower from time to time? Some people just enjoy their job and we believe he does.

Good people, we don’t ever want them to leave us.

Riverbay election: Thank goodness the quorum of 5,059 votes was met June 10, 2019. With a community of 55,000 plus, it should be 10,000 or more votes accounted for. A call, work has to be done, my neighbor agreed, Riverbay Board of Directors will have to zero-in on educating the community why it is pertinent a vote is represented from each apartment. Riverbay/directors need to explain in detail the consequences of what could happen. Do the people want HCR/State to take over Co-op City? We don’t think so. Well, this is real and can happen if we do not step up and be responsible and cast your vote each election year.

We should be proud we are a part of the process of running this community. We really have to get to the root of what the problem could be. Why? My goodness, we cannot continue to go through this each year. Are the people disappointed? Don’t care? Not interested? If not, why not? This should be the last year Co-op City has to beg for one to vote. You will be advised of the consequences of not voting.

A board director acknowledged some complaints as to the shareholders lack of interest in voting. She has pledged to look into what can be done to inspire the people to do their due diligence in voting in the future.

MTA Co-op City Turnout: It was an overflow of 600 or more people in attendance at the pre-plan rally June 20, 2019 at Bartow, room 31. Let’s keep the momentum going until we are respected and the people’s traveling needs are met.

MTA redesign plan: A workshop was held Oct. 9, 2018, here in Co-op City. It appears as if MTA did not take our suggestions, comments and concerns, as described in the workshop into consideration.

Now MTA wants us to send in more comments. Please attend an open house with MTA Thursday, June 27, at 6 p.m., Bartow, room 31.

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

Dirty diapers and trash: It is again brought to our attention dirty diapers and trash are being thrown out of Building 27C. According to CH591/12, Public Safety is monitoring these buildings where the activities are taking place. Please continue to contact Public Safety about any issues of concern.

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

Happy Birthday to all celebrating this month. The best of health to all. Contact Lydia Rondon at 718583-3040 to share news of an illness, or the passing of a neighbor.

Pray for peace among the world leaders, now more than ever. Leaders and leadership choices and decisions affect our very daily lives. At the end of the day, be nice, respectful and offer kindness to your neighbor, life is too short.

“The three great essentials to achieve anything worthwhile are hard work, second, stick-to-itiveness and third, common sense.” –Thomas A. Edison —H. Overman

Building 9 Association

Greetings, Building 9 family.

Happy 93rd birthday to Eloise Coleman.

Congratulations to Anyah, Jarren, and Cassidy on your graduations. Our best wishes for a great summer vacation and continued success in your future endeavors. Great job, moms and dads.

I trust you attended and enjoyed the eighth annual Section Two Summer Family Fun Day event held Saturday, June 22, at Carver Loop and Casals Place. Wanda Rodriguez, Wanda Randall and Shirley Wells manned the balloon challenge. Wanda Randall helped at the Cupcake Me table, Wanda Rodriguez helped at the New York City re-cycle table, and Sgt. Del Valle and I could have won the Name That Tune contest. Tiny Wood, Anika and I manned the table games.

Congratulations to Building 9 Pioneer Evelyn Mavins, who was honored at the Pioneer Day celebration. Congratulations to all Co-op City Pioneers. You deserve the recognition and the honor.

Leslie Peterson, Wanda Randall, Wanda Rodriguez, Shirley McCann, Shirley Wells and I participated in the SFD FDNY fire and smoke-filled room safety exercise. Complete and total darkness can be disorienting on its own. Add heat and the threat of fire to the mix, and it can become an overwhelming and daunting experience. The FDNY controlled environment was a good safety reminder for all. In smoke situations, crawl, don’t walk. Heat rises. There is cooler and more oxygenated air closer to the ground.

Thank you to Shirley McCann, Tommie, Gabriella and Camryn, Jerome Wells, Taylor Key, Mimi Hilliard, Michael Collins, Cynthia, Ariana and Savannah, Carol and Jimmie, and all who joined us for a fantastic community day in the sun. My apologies to Barbara Nesby and to Robert and Janice Rosario for the confusion about the Summer Family Fun Day event location.

The Juneteenth Celebration was exceptional. Shirley Wells was on the front page of the Co-op City Times, as she enjoyed the program. The Juneteenth Celebration should become an annual event in Co-op City. History should always be taught and celebrated.

The proposed MTA bus route re-design plan will have a devastating impact on our seniors, our working population and our school children, who depend on public transportation. Our community is under siege. War is being waged against our access to transportation. We must assemble our best defense and offense in order to prevail. The MTA bus re-design plan will leave us out in the extreme cold, heat, rain, snow, dark of night, dangerous conditions, etc. The additional transfer points are un-intelligent. We must fight back to protect and preserve our way of life. The June 20 meeting at Bartow, room 31, was the kind of response and turnout we should expect all the time. Every seat taken, standing room only, in the corridor, and out on to the patio. Thank you to Shirley Wells, Wanda Randall, Wanda Rodriguez, Linda Holley, Florence, Domingo & Maria, Lonnie Woods, Evelyn Mavins and others who joined us. I hope to see you at the scheduled June 27 MTA meeting.

The vacant lot at 801 Co-op City Blvd. has been cleared of all trailers in preparation for construction of the Montefiore Primary Care and Diagnostic Treatment Facility.

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Co-op City Times / June 29, 2019

Building 32 Association

Hello, fellow cooperators.

The Building 32 Association would like to thank Bernard Cylich, second vice president of the Riverbay Corporation Executive Board, as guest speaker at our June 18 general meeting. Mr. Cylich, a Co-op City pioneer who traces his roots in this community back to 1971, brought a level of experience and extensive knowledge about the current situations and concerns affecting cooperators and Riverbay.

Perhaps the most pressing concern of the night, MTA bus route changes. You may have read the proposed changes and how they don’t take into account Co-op City’s unique situation as a community. If you haven’t read them, please familiarize yourself, because these changes concern you directly. As of this reading, there will have been two Riverbay MTA meetings for cooperators, June 20 and June 27. Mr. Cylich proposed cooperators protest outside MTA headquarters and write letters to all of our politicos, from Riverbay board members, to city assembly, the city council, the mayor, and all the way up to the governor in Albany. That is where MTA control ultimately rests. Co-op City has the potential to become a two and three-fare zone and Gov. Cuomo twice vetoed the concept of a second free transfer, something a community with many seniors on fixed incomes truly need. Please get involved and make your voices heard.

Mr. Cylich’s major concern, he wanted to impress upon us, was to understand the 2019 Riverbay budget and how it relates to our 1.9 percent carrying charge increase. Riverbay has delayed the increase, which will occur over a two-year period, until August. Mr. Cylich believes this is cooperators’ most pressing issue and we need to educate ourselves about it. He touched on the 25 capital improvements Riverbay is facing. You may have noticed two of them: New elevators and new lobbies. A bonded consultant has been hired to oversee contracting and upgrades of the elevators, giving us much needed checks and balances of the process. Also repairs of the sides of several of our buildings is ongoing, for which scaffolding needs to be paid.

The audience in attendance brought many concerns.

One held by many, was the increased presence of dogs.

For decades, Co-op City was a dog-free environment and for good reason. Those days are gone now due to our loss in a lawsuit brought by a fellow cooperator, so we need to learn to live together with dog owners.

Part of co-existing is ensuring that all dogs are registered with Riverbay and have a license. If you suspect an unregistered/unlicensed pooch, contact Public Safety. If you see a dog off leash or an owner not cleaning up after their dog, take a picture of both dog and owner, then contact Public Safety. If a dog has relieved itself inside on a Riverbay building or on building grounds, call Public Safety. This is especially important if a dog has defecated or urinated inside of an elevator, which now occurs. Each elevator has a camera, so please take the time to call Public Safety.

Currently, they require the complainant to remain on the scene so that they can set up a time to review camera footage of the offender.

Neighbors, please remember to curb your dog.

It is the law!

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We are the eyes and ears that make sure Riverbay and the city guidelines are being followed. Mr. Cylich suggests an issue like this and the problem of smoking in elevators and stairwells should be brought up at the Buildings & Grounds meetings, which are held monthly. This puts us in a better position to make change.

Also write a letter to not just the Co-op City Times, but to our citywide newspapers as well. According to Mr. Cylich, this gives a sense people truly want change and are willing to stand up for it.

Another concern was downsizing. You may have noticed this topic in CC Times.

If you are age 62 and older, make a maximum of $52,000 a year and want to go from a three-bedroom to a one-bedroom, you might be eligible for discount downsizing. Call Riverbay for details and see if you qualify. You may experience a $6,000 savings, according to Mr. Cylich.

Last, the Section 5 Fun Day is coming soon. If you can, please volunteer and get involved. Help convince local merchants to donate time, supplies and money to the event. Every bit counts.

More details to come in future issues of CC Times, so be on the lookout.

—Ezekiel Springer, Jr.

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Co-op City Times / June 29, 2019

Building 8 Association

Congratulations to all the graduates of 2019. May you continue to soar in your many life endeavors.

We would like to welcome all the new cooperators that have moved into the building. We encourage you to come out to the building association meetings and enjoy the many building functions.

There has been a noticeable increase of garbage around the building. Please use the available trash receptacles to deposit your garbage, and cooperators, please stop throwing garbage out of your windows. Remember if a cooperator is caught throwing something out of their window, it can result in a community fine.

There have been complaints regarding the cleanliness of the laundry room. We must do our part to ensure that the laundry room stays clean. Please place all finished detergent containers and dryer towelettes into the trash receptacle.

We want to thank Mr. Silfrido Frias for being our guest speaker at our March general association meeting. He provided excellent information to all who attended the meeting.

The association is wrapping up the 2019 dues collection. We thank all the cooperators who paid their dues. It’s cooperators like you who understand how vital dues are for the growth of the building. Dues enable the building to participate in community events as well as provide functions for the building. The money has been used to replace the pictures in the lobby, enhance the building association room and purchase lights for the building’s dedicated garden. These are just a few things that we’ve done with the association dues money. If a cooperator has any questions regarding how the dues money is used, you’re welcome to sit down with the treasurer and review the association ledger. Although the dues collection for 2019 has finished, a cooperator can still pay dues at any association event, and we do accept donations.

We want to thank all the cooperators who come out to support the building association functions. It is your dues money that allow us to have these quality events.

Congratulations to the newly elected and returning board members.

Today we will be hosting our second annual summer kick-off event. The event will be in two parts. The first part consists of hamburgers, hot dogs, watermelon, potato chips, drinks and ice pops served in the association room from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. The second part features a movie. The association room will reopen at 7:15 p.m. and the movie will start at 7:30 p.m. Check the lobby bulletin board for more information.

Come on down to the association room and start your summer off with a kick. Please beware that items are in limited quantity.

Before heading out on your summer journey, remember our building’s summer rules; drink plenty of water, use plenty of sunscreen or sunblock and, most importantly, have lots and lots of fun.

Have a great summer.

—Lee Rivers

Black Forum of Co-op City

Food pantry reopening The emergency food pantry will have limited distribution of food beginning Tuesday, July 9, 2019. Residents of Sections 1, 2, 3 and 4 can pick up food from the pantry’s new location at 920 Baychester Ave. The pantry’s entrance is at the back of the building and faces the yellow school house and basketball court. The Baychester location distributes food on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, 10 a.m. to noon and Thursdays 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. New and returning guests from Sections 1, 2, 3 and 4 can preregister for pantry services Tuesday, July 2, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the pantry located at 920 Baychester Ave. Those who preregister before July 9 will receive food packages before those who do not. Please note this location will adapt an appointment-based system in the near future. More details to follow.

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

Pantry guests do not have to be church members to receive food support.

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

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

Defensive driving Thank you to everyone who joined us for the defensive driving classes this year. The next class will be Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.; 177 Dreiser Loop, Room 1, top floor; $35 per person. We look forward to meeting you.

Harrahs Casino trip Join us Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019, for a trip to Harrahs Casino in Chester, Pennsylvania. The cost is $45, which includes transportation. Call 917-209-5334 or 718-3200033 if you have questions. No refunds.

Nordic Lodge & Mohegan Sun Casino trip There is a waiting list for the Saturday, Aug. 17, 2019, trip to the award winning Nordic Lodge in Charlestown, Rhode Island. Boarding times will be posted in the near future.

Contact: We look forward to hearing from you at coopcityblackforum@gmail.com.

—D. Illis

AARP Chapter #4997

Reminder Caregivers Outreach Ministry Empowerment, Inc. and AARP Peachtree #4997 will begin their Intergenerational Summer Program. Free one-on-one basic computer/device sessions will begin July 8 to Aug. 16 – five sessions daily – Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 10 a.m., 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. and 11 a.m.to noon, 1 p.m to - 2 p.m. and 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Classes will be held at 177 Dreiser Loop, second floor, room 0. Bring your iPhone, iPad, tablet, laptop and other mobile devices. You will be taught how to set-up an email, log-in to FaceBook, Twitter and Instagram, save your pictures, create a flyer and take selfies. RSVP by calling 718-379-3159 or 718-320-1946.

FYI Welcome Back Luncheon and Fashion Show scheduled for Thursday, Sept.

26, noon to 4 p.m. at Marina Del Rey; $90, transportation info. to be determined. Contact Stella Baker, 718-379-2088 for tickets.

Good & Welfare Please contact our Good & Welfare coordinator, Frances Wilson, 718671-5493, if you have a family member who has passed or one of our members who is sick, in the hospital or in a nursing home.

2019 Tour Activities Sept. 17 - 19, Ride the Rails in West Virginia – Ride two trains in one day: The Cheat Mountain Salamander and the Durbin Rocket; three days/two nights; two breakfasts, one lunch and two dinners; $539/person Double; $708 Single; $50 deposit due immediately. Contact Hannah, 718-379-7962, or Judith, 718-379-3370.

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

Attention: When signing up for the above trips, please give your name, phone number and a deposit. Checks/money orders made payable to AARP Chapter 4997 with the name of the trip in the memo section of your check/money order. Room 0, Dreiser Community Center, is open Monday or Thursday, noon to 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

Broun Place Townhouse Association

Congratulations Broun Place neighbors on being the third-highest percentage of voters in the Co-op City community to have cast ballots in the Board of Directors election 2019. We had more than 50 percent of residents voting. Let’s try to beat that next year.

Congratulations also to the winning team and to the other candidates for seeing this process through. Next year, we need another process adopted to ensure we reach quorum earlier. Your vote counts, please place it earlier.

A final congratulations to all the 2019 graduates from kindergarten to college and beyond. Here’s to everyone’s success in the future. We are looking to September 2019 for fresh starts and success in 2019 and 2020.

Next, we must get the MTA working with us, not against us, in developing new and more efficient routes that service all the people. I will have attended the meeting Thursday, June 27, how about you?

Sadly, we must report the destruction of property and wrongful disposing of house garbage in community waste cans. This is still going on but eyes and ears are on the doers and, when caught, they will be served a community complaint. The dome lid on the new red waste cans was found on the ground and the metal cord attachment split. What an unnecessary destruction of property. Also, a mattress was dumped minus a cover and left in the dumpster pad. Mattresses must have a plastic cover to be allowed disposal on a dumpster pad. This is a sanitary measure and protects everyone.

Pioneer Day on Saturday, June 22, looked to be a tremendous success. It was a beautiful day; pioneers were recognized appropriately. The entertainment, food and gift bags were great and fun was had by all.

Today attend the Section 4 Partnership supported “Hoops and Beats” in the wonderful new basketball court, Bellamy, Benchley and Broun Place.

There will lots of fun, games and surprises.

Neighbors, now that summer is here, please remember the rules of terrace care and for cooking out. Only electric grills are acceptable and you may not cover your terrace floors with carpeting of any kind.

New phone scam efforts include: Caller ID says Deborah Miller, recording very enthusiastically says, “Hi this is Chrissy, we have been trying to reach you to let you know you qualify for a much lower interest rate on your credit card…etc.” Then there is a letter received this week, “Response to this Notice Requested.” They are trying to get your attention and response to sell you something. Don’t do it. Then in another phone call, Jason says, we have been trying to reach you to give you an ID Emergency Bracelet.

Don’t do it.

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

Keep dancing, guarantee happy days ahead.

—Eva Kindaichi-Lazaar

Co-op City Times / June 29, 2019

NCNW

Miracle of Christmas Join Co-op City Section NCNW on Saturday, Nov. 16, as we travel to Lancaster, Pennsylvania to Sight & Sound Theatres to see “Miracle of Christmas.” Our price is $170 per adult and $120 per child under 12 years of age. The ticket price includes admission to Sight & Sound, roundtrip motor coach transportation and lunch at Golden Corral. The payment schedule is $50 deposit due by July 13, $50 due by Aug. 24 and the balance is due by Sept. 30.

Non-refundable checks payable to NCNW Co-op City Section may be mailed to P.O. Box 93, Bronx, N.Y. 10475. Our bus will depart from 177 Dreiser Loop at 9 a.m. sharp. For more information, contact 718-379-3788, 646-270-1985 or 917-399-2643.

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

Book Club Looking for a few good books to read this summer? Join NCNW Co-op City’s Book Club. Our book discussions will resume in October. Meanwhile, we are all reading is “The Sun Does Shine”

by Anthony Ray Hinton. This Oprah’s Book Club Summer 2018 selection will be our first book that we will discuss in October. For updates on our book club, contact: NCNWcoopcitysocial@gmail.com.

Happy Independence Day The Fourth of July is the day in 1776 the Declaration of Independence was adopted by the Continental Congress. We celebrate this important day with fireworks, concerts, barbecues, picnics and parades. However you celebrate, please remember the reason for the celebration. This young country fought to free itself from the tyranny of an all-powerful king. It was the earliest expression in this country of “power to the people.” We are beginning a season in which we must exert that power or we may lose it.

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

—Joyce Howard

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Co-op City Times / June 29, 2019

Goose Island Seniors

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

Resorts Casino: Thursday, July 11, in Atlantic City, New Jersey. Bus leaving from our three usual bus stops: 8:30 a.m., Einstein Loop; 8:40 a.m., Asch Loop by library and 8:50 a.m., Dreiser Loop in front of hardware store. Price: $40.

Rebate: $25 play. Come and also enjoy the beach, boardwalk and shopping. There is a waiting list only. Money is due.

On Your Feet: Thursday, July 25, at the Westchester Broadway Theatre in Elmsford. Price: $89. Bus leaving 9 a.m., Einstein; 9:10 a.m., Asch Loop and 9:20 a.m., Dreiser. This is the story of Emilio & Gloria Estefan. Her voice. His Vision.

Their story. From their humble beginnings in Cuba, they came to America and broke through all barriers to become a crossover sensation at the very top of the pop music world. But just when they thought they had it all, they almost lost everything. In the face of adversity, they found a way to end up on their feet. There is only one bus, so the first 55 people who pay get to go. A few seats available.

Money is due by Saturday, July 13.

Mohegan Sun Casino: Thursday, Aug. 8, in Uncasville, Connecticut. Price: $40. Rebate: $30. That’s $15 for food and $15 for table bet. Bus leaving our three usual bus stops: Starting 8:30 a.m., Einstein Loop. Waiting list only. Money is due by July 27.

Mambo Italiano: Thursday, Sept. 5, at the Westchester Broadway Theatre, Elmsford. Price: $89. Bus leaving from our three usual bus stops: Starting 9 a.m., Einstein Loop. Follow the dominating but lovable matriarch, Maria Barbieri, as she and her devoted husband Gino struggle to keep the family restaurant afloat while adjusting to the newly found independence of their New Jersey born adult grandchildren who they have raised since birth. Laugh out loud funny. Money due by Aug. 21.

Bingo: Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Time: 1:15 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Members only, in our club room 39. Admission, $5 for 3 cards, 12 games and Jackpot. Extra cards are 25¢ each.

Karaoke: Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. with Stephen in room 45. All are welcome.

To all members: Happy Birthday to our members who celebrate their birthday in the month of June: Valerie Santos and Julia Rivera. July: Carmen Ponce, Jonathan Felix, Iris Delgado, Florence Barnes — who died June 15 — Regina S. Usher, Miriam Kravitz, Ann Perez, Thomas Gordon, Audrey Chambers, Rosa Copeland and Richardine Sullivan.

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

Good health to all.

—Stephen Roberts Sr.

Retirees of Dreiser Loop

The Retirees would like to express their appreciation for the outstanding services rendered by Ms. Delores Debnam as an active and spirited president of the Retirees of Dreiser Loop organization.

The Dreiser Clubroom 19 will continue to be open during July and August, after 1 p.m., for your daily pleasure except Wednesdays. Come relax and join in the fun by playing cards — game of choice — and a variety of board games, or just come in to socialize, sit and watch one of your favorite TV shows with others.

Travel Events: Price includes coach bus located on Dreiser Loop, front of H&R Block.

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

Theatre committee Price includes van transport from Dreiser Loop, front of rehab center.

Wednesday, July 31 – “Ain’t Too Proud: The Life and Times of the Temptations,” Imperial Theatre. Showtime: 2 p.m. Contact: Dorothy Lindo, 718-379-0314 Wednesday, Sept. 1 “Mambo Italiano,” Westchester Broadway Theatre. Showtime: 11 a.m. Price: $75. Deposit: $40. Balance due: $35 by Aug. 9. Contact: Marie Green-Ryan, 718-671-4949.

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

Good and Welfare To members and friends on the mend, we hope each new day bring you renewed strength. Call Josephine Flowers, 718-320-0539, regarding illnesses and bereavements.

Mark your calendar, our next Jazz Up Your Health With a Senior Spa Day will be in September, date to be determined. Call Claudette D. at 718-379-4784 or Hattie L. at 718-671-8449 if interested in joining us.

“Get out the dogs, chips, and soda! The fourth of July is coming, and we want to wish you a great Independence Day.” Best wishes to all for a safe fun-filled summertime.

—Claudette Davis

Velocity Track Club

The Velocity Track Club competed in the USATF New York District Championship/Regional 1 qualifier at Icahn Stadium June 15 to 16. Medals were awarded to the top six athletes in their event/gender and age division. The top eight athletes qualified to compete in the USATF Region 1 Championship, July 11 to 14 in Port Jefferson, New York. All major events were contested, from the sprints to distance races, field events and relays. The best USATF New York youth track & field athletes were in attendance.

Co-op City Sports

Velocity Track Club athletes at Co-op City Section 2 Fun Day

Velocity continues to make great strides as we forge toward the National Championship. We had 35 athletes compete in this meet, with 34 qualifying for the Region Championships, and 29 athletes medaling. As a team, Velocity earned 53 medals — 14 Gold, 5 Silver, 13 Bronze, eight fourth-place, eight fifth-place and five sixth-place medals.

All the medals and personal records set were great, but it is special to have four athletes come together and become champions in a relay. Our Girls 9/10 age division ran a great 4x100 and 4x400 meter relay. After many days of practice and track meets, Hannah Deflorimonte, Ryann Joseph, Kaylin Strachn and Shyenne Blake are the USATF New York Champions in the 4x100 meters. Hannah Deflorimonte, Ryann Joseph, Kaylin Strachn and Savannah Minter are the USATF New York Champions in the 4x 400 meters relay.

Other champions were: Cameron Joseph in the eight and under division 100 meters. Brianna Burrell in the nine and ten age division high jump. Candice Palmer in the 11/12 age division 1500-meter race walk. Tiarra Jackson in the 13/14 age division 3000-meter race walk. Allyson Wright in the 13/14 age division triple jump.

Additional medalists are: Savannah Blake, Drea Santiago (2 medals), Chloe Foster (2 medals), Saniah Caldwell (2 medals), Talia Dixon (2 medals), Dakota Hickman (2 medals), Kamaris Hickman, Olyvia Burrell (2 medals), Saggi Hemmings, Andonijah Washington (2 medals), Justyce Moore (2 medals), Adeyemi Senior (3 medals), Sachin Ramharak (3 medals), Pierce Parker, Marcus Fisher, Matthiaus Love-Anderson, Dontae Lindo and Julian Caldwell. Congratulations to all who competed.

Our next meet will be the USATF Youth Outdoor National Champion in Durham, North Carolina, June 25 to 30, following is the AAU Regional 1 Championship at St John’s University June 27 to June 30.

Velocity Track Club New York is a 501C3 Not-for profit. Once hundred percent of your donation will go toward helping our children. Support your youth, so they can continue to do great things.

For additional information, you can go to our web site, Velocitytrack.org, or contact me, Coach Winston Dinkins at 914-441-6196 or email watclt@aol.com.

—Coach Winston Dinkins

Online payment of monthly carrying charges

Shareholders can now pay their carrying charges online by logging onto the Riverbay website at www.riverbaycorp.com, and clicking on the “PayLease” icon on the home page, or by signing in directly at the PayLease website at www.paylease.com.

Go green, go paperless! Register today.

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Co-op City Times / June 29, 2019 When a Soul Lacks a Center (Adapted from John Ortberg)

Open Door Ministries

of Numbers, the people grew impatient with the wilderness journey, “their souls grew short.” The same usage occurs in the book of Judges; Samson’s soul has no center because he rambles from pursuit of power to pleasure to women to revenge; the nagging of one woman makes this powerful man “grow short in soul.”

On the other hand, the character of proverbially patient Job is said to be “long-souled.”

A soul without a center finds its identity in externals.

My temptation when my soul is not centered in God is to try to control my life. In the Bible this is spoken of in terms of the lifting up of one’s soul. When my soul is not centered in God, I define myself by my accomplishments, my physical appearance, my title, or my important friends. When I lose these, I lose my identity.

A soul without a center is like a house built over a sinkhole. On the other hand, the soul comes alive when it is centered on God. When we reach out to God, we are lifting our souls up to be nurtured and healed. A soul centered in God knows it has a Heavenly Father who will hold its pain, its fear, its anxiety. This is spiritual life: to place the soul each moment in the presence and care of God. Staying centered on God — his word, his ways — is the essence of life for the soul.

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. Full sermon at opendoorministries.net —Blessings in Christ, Pastor Luis Ramos

James 4:7-8 Submit to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. Wash your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded. James uses a fascinating word to describe this condition. It’s often translated “double-minded,” we might think of as double-souled, or split-souled, or the un-centered soul.

A soul without a center has difficulty making a decision. One of the pictures James uses of this condition is the double-souled person is like a wave on the sea, driven forward one moment and backward the next.

People whose souls are rooted in a center find it brings clarity to their decisions. When the soul is not centered, one is never sure what temptations are worth resisting or what sacrifices are worth making.

A soul without a center feels constantly vulnerable to people or circumstances. 1 Kings 19 tells of Elijah’s soul, which grows terrified under the threat of Jezebel.

Everyone is invited to attend worship service at 100 I brought thee up out of the land of Egypt, and redeemed He runs and hides. Meanwhile God treats all his “parts.”

Co-op City Blvd. Building 22A, Bronx N.Y.10475. out of the house of servants; and I sent before thee God gives his body a rest and some food; he allows Moses, Aaron, and Miriam.

Sundays Elijah’s mind to hear his still small voice; he appeals O my people, remember now what Balak king of Sunday school for all age groups begins at 10:30 to Elijah’s will to return to the battle. His soul is restored, Moab consulted, and what Balaam the son of Beor a.m. Midday worship service starts at 11:45 a.m. because he found his Center. The disconnected soul answered him from Shittim unto Gilgal; that ye may Wednesday lives in vulnerability.

Prayer and fasting service every Wednesday morn- know the righteousness of the Lord, Wherewith, shall A soul without a center lacks patience. In the book ing, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Bible study and prayer meet- I come before the Lord, and bow myself before the ing will also be held Wednesday evening starting at high God? Shall I come before him with burnt offerings, with calves of a year old?

7:30 p.m.

Will the Lord be pleased with thousands of rams, Effective fervent prayers change things. Come and A message of empowerment for our pastor: experience the power of biblical prayer. God’s power or with ten thousand of rivers of oil? Shall I give my Respecting the Power of Love, Part 2 is released through His Word. Come and study the firstborn for my transgression, the fruit of my body In recent years, one of the fastest growing crimes for the sin of my soul? He hath shown thee O man, word of God; it can change your life. has been identity theft. Sadly, it seems the Church of what is good; and what doeth the Lord require of thee, Friday Jesus Christ has become a victim of this crime. but to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly Youth service will start at 7:30 p.m.

According to John 13:34-35 (NKJV), Jesus says, “A There will be a fundraising breakfast serving Satur- with thy God? new commandment I give to you, that you love one day morning, June 29, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. You are invited The Lord’s voice crieth unto the city, and the man another; as I have loved you, that you also love one to attend. Menu: Ackee and codfish. Green, bananas, of wisdom shall see thy name; hear he the rod, and another. By this all will know that you are My disciples, festival, fried dumplings, callaloo and much more. who hath appointed it. What God requires of us is to if you have love for one another.” Love for one another do justice, or strict equity and mercy desiring to do Focus: Right Living and not love for our jobs, money, or even our own good to everyone at all times. To walk humbly with Micah 6: 1-9 families is the one characteristic that identifies us as Hear ye now what the Lord saith; Arise, contend God in obedience to his words, also be constant in being Christians. thou before the mountains; and let the hills hear thy prayer.

Today, show someone your identity has not been 1 Thessalonians 5:17 states that we should pray voice. Hear ye, O mountains, the Lord’s controversy stolen by the adversary and reach out and encourage and ye strong foundations of the earth; for the Lord without ceasing. them. Be very nice, loving and say something in the hath a controversy with his people, and he will plead For further information, call 718-324-0334 or 718conversation like, “I have been missing you. I would with Israel. O my people, what have I done unto thee? 320-4218. love to hang out with you soon.” Say something like, —Rev. R. Sibblies A wherein have I wearied thee? Testify against me. For “Do you think we can sit together at church next Sunday?”

Happenings and invitations of the Family of God Join us for the Holy Communion on Sunday, July 7, and then for our first baptism on Sunday, July 14.

Each service starts at 12:15 p.m.

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

Family Owned and Operated We now offer special activities for children each Sunday during our services. Sign in your children at • Large Chapel • Pre-need counseling our safe space for them and then come worship with us. on premises If you are a young man or have a young man ages • Out of town services • Ample Parking 9 to 12 or 13 to 17, personally sign up or sign your on premises son up for our new Co-op City group for boys and A dignified funeral every family can afford.

• Cremations young men called Young Bros. We will meet one to • Casket Showroom All areas are handicapped accessible two times a month for sports, trips, food, cooking, on premises cultural outings, chess, gaming, art, music and socials.

Our Family of God is growing. Since our Family Personalized & Professional Care • 53 Years Serving Our Community officially started May 5, we have added nine new Family Members including four as new converts for Worldwide Shipping including Caribbean, Africa & South America Christ. There is still room for you. Remember we are offering special Charter Member status to all who join us within our first six months.

For more info regarding any Family of God Church activities, call 929-430-4413 or contact us at FOGCoOp@gmail.com. Also, visit us on Facebook.

Serving all Call Join us for our next Empowerment Hours each cultures Sunday, 12:15 p.m. Our message topics will be: 24 NOW WEBCASTING TO FAMILY AND FRIENDS ABROAD Let the Children Come - Matthew 19:13-15 (June & faiths Hours 23) I Need the Question Mark! – Psalm 121 (June 30) www.mccalls.net • director@mccalls.net Staying Free – Galatians 5:1 (July 7) 4035 Bronxwood Avenue, Bronx, N.Y. The Rock We Need – Psalm 61 (July 14) — Pastor DeQuincy Hentz

Co-op City Pentecostal Tabernacle

Family of God Church

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

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Mon., July 1

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Health & Wellness Support Group 10 a.m. – 11 a.m.

YOGA w/Peggy Hill 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. JASA main office Arthritis Exercises 11 a.m. - noon Card Games 2-4 p.m.

Dominos 2:30 p.m.

Tues., July 2

MENU Alternate Kosher Meals are also available

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

Walking Club 10:30 a.m.

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

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

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

Mardi Gras in June 12:30 p.m.

Wed., July 3

Dreiser Room 7 unless otherwise noted

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

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

Stay Well Exercise 10 a.m. – 11 a.m.

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

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

Dominoes 2:30 p.m.

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

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

Dominoes 10 a.m., rm. 45 Spelling Bee 10 a.m.

Body in motion w/Ola 10 a.m.–11 a.m.

Spanish Practice Class 10:30 a.m., Computer Lab Zumba 11 a.m. - 12 p.m., rm. 4 (New) Arts w/Becky 10 a.m. – 12 p.m., rm. 49 NEW – Weight Management Support Group w/Clifton – 2nd Wed., 1 p.m. – 2 p.m.

Thu., July 4

Einstein Room 49 unless otherwise noted

JASA Closed in Observance of Independence Day

JASA Closed in Observance of Independence Day

Fri., July 5

Bartow Room 31 unless otherwise noted

Men’s Line Dancing 9 a.m. - 10 a.m.

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

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

Chat Session 10 a.m.

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

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

Dominoes 10 a.m., rm. 45 Health & Wellness Support Group 10 a.m. – 11 a.m.

Karaoke by Steven 1 p.m., rm. 45

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

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

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

Basic Cell Phone & iPad training 11 a.m.

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

Kosher

Non-Kosher

Apple juice Pepper steak Chinese style spaghetti, Cabbage w/shredded carrots Whole wheat bread Canned pineapple Alt: Tuna salad

Beef Pot Roast Italian blend vegetables Roasted potatoes

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

Alert & Alive 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

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

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

Orange juice Spanish style roast chicken Rice & beans Wax beans Whole wheat bread Fresh fruit Alt: Salmon salad

Baked chicken quarters Brown rice Cabbage carrot slaw

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

Orange Pineapple juice Shepherd’s Pie w/beef & turkey Tossed salad w/dressing Whole wheat bread Fresh fruit Alt: Egg salad

Sweet & sour pork loin Cauliflower w/carrots & parsley Instant mashed potatoes

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

(New) Tai Chi 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m., rm. 10, until Aug 28 Art Class 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.

Yoga 2 p.m. - 3 p.m., rm. 2

JASA Closed in Observance of Independence Day

JASA Closed in JASA Closed in Observance of Observance of Independence Day Independence Day

Dominoes 10 a.m., rm. 45 Crochet & Knitting 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

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

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

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

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

Free Oil Painting Classes 10 a.m. – YOGA w/Peggy 11 a.m. - 12 p.m., rm. 2 11:30 a.m., rm. 38

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.

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

Free LiveOn N.Y. SCRIE/SNAP (Food Stamps) Assistance – Friday, July 12, 26 and Aug. 9, 23, 9 a.m. to noon, JASA main office, 2049 Bartow Ave. No appointments. Walk-ins. First come, first served. Please make copies of your documents before coming to the office.

New weight management support group – Every second Wednesday of the month at 1 p.m. 135 Einstein Loop, room 49. To register, contact Clifton Hamlett at 929-399-1371.

Aldi – Mon, July 1, $3, Bartow - 9:30; Einstein 9:45 and Dreiser - 10 a.m.

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

Apple juice Grilled Caribbean chicken breast Noodle Kugel Beet salad, Challah bread, Fresh fruit Alt: Gefilte Fish

Baked fish w/black bean sauce Egg noodles Steamed green beans

Fee for lunch is $2.00 & $5.00 for guest

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

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

Upcoming Events/Trips

Costco – Fri, July 5, $5. Bartow - 9:30; Einstein 9:45 and Dreiser - 10 a.m.

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

Spirit of New York White Party – Tues July 9, $115. Pickups: Bartow - 8:45 a.m.; Dreiser - 9 a.m. and Einstein - 9:15 a.m. Deluxe coach bus. Enjoy a fabulous White Party event on the Spirit of N.Y. with all-youcan-eat lunch buffet, music, dancing, DJ and two-anda-half hour cruise. 52 seats available. No refunds. Payments due no later than Friday, June 28.

Ridge Hill – Wednesday July 10, $7. Bartow - 9:30; Einstein - 9:45 and Dreiser - 10 a.m.

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

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

Empire Casino – Tues July 16, $5. Bartow 9 a.m.; Einstein - 9:15 a.m. and Dreiser - 9:30 a.m.

Free paint and sip — JASA main office, on the first and last Friday of the month from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Space is limited, only 12 participants. Join us for this painting class, have fun while you paint on canvas. No experience necessary. Refreshments will be served.

Register at 718-320-2066. Started July 26.

Central Avenue: Christmas Tree Store/Trader Joe’s and Amazing Savings – Wednesday July 17, $13. Bar-

tow - 8:30; Einstein - 8:45 and Dreiser - 9 a.m.

Wal-Mart – Thursday July 17, $15. Bartow - 8:30; Einstein - 8:45 and Dreiser - 9 a.m.

Palisades Center Mall in Nanuet – Thursday July 18, $120. Bartow - 9:30; Einstein - 9:45 and Dreiser 10 a.m.

Target at Throggsneck Mall – Mon July 22, $3.

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

Jersey Gardens Outlet Mall (The Mills) – $15.

Bartow - 8:30; Einstein - 8:45 and Dreiser - 9 a.m.

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

Bartow and Einstein Senior Center Advisory Council Second Annual Bake Sale – Saturday, Aug. 3, from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. across from the Dollar Tree Store in the Bartow Mall. Free face painting for children, prizes and surprises. They will be accepting donations of cakes or cash to purchase cakes for this event. Donations must be dropped off by 3 p.m. Friday, Aug. 2 in the Bartow main office.

We are shareholders, not tenants!

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Evangelical UM Church of Co-op City

Come and visit us. You’re always welcome in God’s house, your house! We are a Bible centered congregation with spirit-filled worship, offering a variety of opportunities for spiritual growth, fellowship and service to God and our community. We are a multiethnic, multicultural and bilingual congregation. All are welcome. Services are held at 2350 Palmer Ave., across from Building 30. Parking is available. Our Pastor is Rev. Arnaldo Sánchez-Orta.

Telephone number: 718-320-3795 Email: coopcity evangelicalumc@gmail.com.

Schedule for Sundays, Come and receive a blessing: English service: 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.; Spanish service: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Bilingual service: First Sunday of each month, 10 a.m. to noon. Children’s Sunday school: 9:45 a.m., bring your children, they will have a great time while learning God’s word. Adult Sunday Bible study: English, 8:45 a.m., Spanish, 10 a.m.

English prayer/Bible study night & Spanish prayer/Bible study afternoon: The Lord said: “For where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them.” Matthew 18:20 (NIV) Monday evening Bible study: 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Tuesday Spanish prayer/Bible study: 12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m.; Tuesday English prayer service: 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.; young adults Bible study: Tuesday, 8 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Come, let’s pray together. “Lord, let your ear be attentive to the prayer of this your servant and to the prayer of your servants who delight in revering your name.” Nehemiah 1:11a (NIV) Friday night is fun night for youth ages 13 to 21: 7:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.: This is a great time for the youth of our community to learn God’s word, enjoy each other’s company and make new friends. There will also be many activities. Exciting things are happening.

Food pantry update: Food pantry distribution center at our church is now open. We are registering and distributing on Thursdays, noon to 2 p.m. Those registering must present one of the following government issued, up-to-date IDs showing a 10475 zip code: driver, non-driver, or NYC ID. Anyone 18 and over can register. Only one participant per household may register.

Fourth of July BBQ/picnic: Thursday, July 4, at 11 a.m. there will be a potluck BBQ/picnic at the church. If you’re attending, please call and leave message. Please bring a dish or beverage to share with the community.

Health fair: On Saturday, July 27, there will be a health fair on Boller Avenue. There will be health and insurance information and children activities. Come out with your family and join us for an informative fun-filled day.

Vacation Bible school: Will start Monday, July 29 to Friday, Aug. 2, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Come by the church to register your child/ren and let your family and friends know of this great opportunity for children to fellowship together during a fun-filled week of activities. Please call the church if you need additional information.

“You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden.” Matthew 5:14 (NIV) Blessings.

—Marilyn Mendez-Gonzalez

Community Protestant Church

On behalf of our pastor, the Reverend Dr. Calvin E. Owens, and our church family, welcome to Community Protestant Church, a church of love and understanding, located at 1659 East Gun Hill Road, Bronx, N.Y. 10469; telephone 718-862-9172.

Regular church schedule: Sunday school: 9 a.m.

Worship service: 11 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 p.m.

The following program is at the church’s annex, 2053 Asch Loop North: Neighborhood Bible study: Thursday at 10 a.m.

Sunday school is now in session every Sunday at 9 a.m.

Sunday school is really a part of our history, and because someone cared and was concerned enough, many of us benefitted and know its value. We encourage you to bring your child, children or grandchildren to Sunday school and we look forward to seeing you.

Worship service begins at 11 a.m. Everyone is invited to come and be a part of this special moment set aside each Sunday morning to be in the presence of God. We will be delighted to blend our spirits with yours, as we bend both body and soul before our Heavenly Father.

We encourage you to spend time with God, and if it

be His will, with us at Community Protestant.

Other scheduled events On Wednesdays at noon, you are cordially invited to noon day prayer at CPC, an hour of power, prayer, praise and testimony. Refreshments will be served.

RSVP: 718-862-9172.

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

Congratulations to all our children who have been promoted this school year. Special salutation to our high school graduate, Dionte Mayers. God bless you always. May you all have a wonderful summer and a bright and shining future. Live out love!

“Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud, it is not rude, it is not selfseeking, it is not easily angered. It keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil, but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. Love never fails.” –1 Corinthians 13:4-8a 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.

—Hattie L. Lucas

Scheduling Activities Calendar

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St. Joseph’s Episcopal Anglican Church

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

Weekly schedule Sunday service with Holy Communion and Sunday school are both at 9 a.m. Every fourth Sunday, our children participate in the reading of the lessons and every fifth Sunday, our young adults assist in the service.

We look forward to welcoming you to church tomorrow, Sunday, June 30, at 9 a.m., when we will celebrate the third Sunday after Pentecost. Father Simeon Johnson, our supply priest, will be the preacher and celebrant.

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

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

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

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

Upcoming fundraising events Tomorrow, Saturday, June 29: Bus trip to Pindar Vineyards, the largest in Long Island.

Trip includes wine tasting, sit-down luncheon at J&R Steakhouse, and shopping at the Tanger Outlets with discount coupon booklets. The bus leaves from Dreiser Loop, in front of the Rehab Center. Please be there at 8 a.m. The church will be open for your convenience. This event is sold out!

Stay tuned for other upcoming events.

General information To those celebrating birthdays during the month of June, we wish you all a happy birthday and best wishes for many more. To the sick and shut-in, we have you in our prayers and wish you a speedy recovery.

There is still time to submit your 2019 pledge cards and you are encouraged to complete and submit them as soon as possible.

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

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

“I have set the Lord always before me; * because he is at my right hand I shall not fall.” —Psalm 16:8 —Merville Chambers

Williamsbridge Club

Greetings, friends. The National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women’s Clubs, Inc.; The Williamsbridge Club which meets on the second Friday of each month in Dreiser Loop Community Center is an organization established in 1935 for the purpose of supporting and encouraging women in business and the professions. We sponsor a Founders’ Luncheon each spring at which we recognize members of the community who have excelled and give scholarships to high school seniors going on to college. At this time, we are accepting nominations for women in the community who should be recognized for achievement in the business, profession, education, community service and/or ministry. Please contact us at P.O. Box 6, Co-op City Station or 718-328-2302 for more information.

Current Events: Sat., June 29, at 6 p.m., there will be an Unveiling of the Artwork honoring the Founders of the National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women’s Clubs, Inc. This artwork was created by world-renown artist Lucian Pinckney for auction at the Williamsbridge Club’s Founders Day Observance/Luncheon. Come out and see this outstanding work of art at McCall’s Funeral Home, 3045 Bronxwood Ave., Bronx, NY. 10466.

We invite persons who are interested in learning about The National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women’s Clubs, Inc., The Williamsbridge Club to contact, Joetta Brown, 718-328-2302. You may stop by our meetings on the second Fridays, at 7 p.m., room 8, Dreiser Loop Community Center to indicate an interest in joining our organization. We have had our last meeting for the club year – see you in September, all good women who are interested are welcome.

I found good in myself and I loved her fiercely. – Ntozake Shange —Joetta Brown

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Faith In God Church & Bible Institute, Inc, HQ

Pastor & Evangelist Vernon Little greets everyone in the name of Jesus, that name which is above every name. We want you to know 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!

Children of God are never alone. The Holy Spirit is our helper, comforter, encourager and counselor. Let’s look at scripture to support this. John 14:15-18 says: 15 “If you love me, keep my commands.

16 And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another advocate to help you and be with you forever— 17 the Spirit of truth. The world cannot accept him, because it neither sees him nor knows him. But you know him, for he lives with you and will be in you.

18 I will not leave you as orphans; I will come to you.

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. We have clothing items available donated to the church. If interested in picking some up, stop by the church in the 11 o’clock hour Sunday. Every third Sunday following the morning worship, we serve Holy Communion.

Vernon Little has an EP on the market. It’s titled ‘Double Minded’. It’s available on iTunes, Amazon, Spotify, etc. It’s a fusion of gospel, r&b and rap. He also has videos on YouTube. His music encourages, inspires and informs.

We are located at 171 Dreiser Loop in section 1. Our phone is 347-276-4925.

Jesus loves you, and so do we.

—Evangelist Vernon Little

Greater Love Refuge Ministries

“For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the Lord, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope.” -Jeremiah 29:11 Word for the week: When breakthrough comes, it will begin with your thoughts and intentions. You cannot move forward until you have a solid plan. Without definitive direction, you will only go in circles. If you seek God for His perfect plan, he will inspire and guide you into His purposes for your life. But you must develop a mindset that will motivate you to take the next step. It’s not too late.

Senior pastor, Presiding Elder Boyce Landrum, Pastor Carol Landrum and the Greater Love family invite you, friends and family to worship with us Sunday mornings at 11:30 a.m. Sunday Bible school for children and adults is held from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. We are conveniently located at 900 Co-op City Blvd., Building 2A, on the ground level, Bronx, N.Y. 10475; main entrance, red button. Parking vouchers are available at the church. Our telephone number is 347-920-5607.

Christian prayer line: All are invited to join our weekly prayer line on Wednesday afternoon from 1:30 p.m. to 2 p.m. and Thursday night from 9 p.m. to 10 p.m.

The dial-in number is 712-775-7031 and the access code is 578165132#. The Prayer Line is canceled on Thursday, July 4.

Deacon board to host morning prayer and meditation hour Our Deacon board invites family, friends and neighbors to morning prayer and meditation Sunday, July 7 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Morning worship begins at 11:30 a.m. and a scripture teaching for the day will be given by Deacon Harvey Fullwood; Walking Deacon Alecia Benjamin will preside over the service.

New member’s ceremony Will be held Sunday, July 14 during Morning Worship. Come out and hear the recent graduates from our New Member’s Class explain the privilege of being an integral part of the body of Jesus Christ and a kingdom builder. Pastor Carol Landrum will deliver God’s word to the congregation during the ceremony.

Annual beach baptism at Orchard Beach will take place Saturday, July 20 at 8:30 a.m. If you would like information about being baptized and the necessary requirements, please call the church. The final pre-baptism class will be at Greater Love on Sunday, July 14 from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. We will celebrate the newly baptized believers during our Sunday morning worship and Holy Communion July 21 beginning at 11:30 a.m.

Five loaves and two fish food Pantry Will host an outdoor rummage sale Saturday, Aug. 3, beginning at 10 a.m. Suggested offerings for each item will range from a penny to $5. Proceeds will go toward the purchase of pantry supplies. Leftover items will be donated to the Salvation Army; details to follow in the upcoming weeks. The food pantry and prayer station will also be open from 10 a.m. to noon; come out and allow our deacons to pray for you.

—Pastor Carol Landrum

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Call 718-320-3300, ext 3384 for more information.

Church of God’s Children

Bishops Angelo & Nancy Rosario invite you with open arms to visit our church or one of the many houses of worship in Co-op City. 718-790-9120.

Community: Congratulations to Bishop Angelo Rosario on being elected to the Riverbay Board of Directors. We will pray for unity within the board and management; prayer and action for better services to our community. Please participate by joining a committee, where your knowledge will be appreciated. Qualified individuals are needed to improve services and keep Co-op City affordable.

We were blessed at the prayer table during the Co-op City Fair. All prayer request submitted will be a part of Wednesday night prayer.

Summer Registration at Ms. Melinda’s Garden is still open. Email: msmelindasgarden@gmail.com or call 718-671-7265.

COGC Schedule: Monday: Bible study & prayer: 9:30 a.m.

Tuesday Bible Study 6:30 p.m. at 159 Dreiser Loop Wednesday Prayer in Sanctuary at 6:30 p.m.

Our mission trip to Puerto Rico was successful, in partnership with The Unstoppable Foundation and Men and Women of Action, with a total of 33 volunteers from eight states. The campground was repainted and repairs were done and there was one baptism in the pool. Praise God. Trip To Israel: Dec. 9 to 16, all inclusive. For pricing and information inbox on FaceBook Messenger; email: cogcministries@aol.com; call 718-790-9120.

“Neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.” –Romans 8:39 (NIV) Sometimes we get caught up in our sin. We all have moments in which our mistakes take control, in which our hearts are weighed down with heaviness, when we feel so far away from God. But here’s the thing: God sees all of that.

He sees our mess, our brokenness, our guilt. And He loves us anyway. There is nowhere we can go to hide from His love. There is no point in our lives at which He sees us as undeserving or unworthy of love. There is nothing we can do to separate ourselves from Him. So even when you feel like you’ve gone so far from His grace, know that He hasn’t left your side. Know that all you need is to ask for forgiveness, to clean your heart, and to trust in Him to lead you out of temptation and back into healing and light.

Just remember to never doubt yourself, we are all capable of amazing things.

—Bishop Nancy Rosario

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Coalition of African American Churches & Community Organizations

Greetings to our members and friends. At our meeting June 4, the Coalition warmly welcomed two new organizations that joined with us. The two new organizations are Faith at Work Christian Church, under the pastoral leadership of the Reverend Deborah Jenkins, and American Legion Post 1871 under the leadership of Commander La Crown Toba.

The Coalition is happy to have these two organizations join us as we continue to address those issues and concerns that affect the quality of life in this community.

The Coalition vehemently opposes the MTA’s proposal for the bus schedule designed for Co-op City.

This plan will negatively impact all the residents who use public transportation in this community. We are urging all cooperators to please attend all meetings scheduled to address this vital issue. We must present a strong, united voice to prevent this drastic plan from going into effect.

The Coalition thanks all its members and friends, wishing everyone a safe and healthy summer. Our next general membership meeting will be Tuesday, Sept.

10. We will be in recess July and August. Please watch this column for further information. It is important two representatives should be sent from each organization to attend all coalition meetings.

Please inform the Coalition of any suggestions you

may have. Ms. Virginia Stewart is the president of the Coalition. Her phone number is 718-671-4506.

The Coalition is a non-profit organization dedicated to maintaining and improving the quality of life of cooperators while providing educational and culturally enriching programs for the community. We also act as one voice for all coalition members where there are issues of common concern and human rights. We also sponsor the Friends & Family Day Celebration, and the Annual Kwanzaa Celebration events; both events are free for the community.

Members of the Coalition include the following: African-American Association; Co-op City Baptist Church; Retirees of Dreiser Loop; Harriet Tubman Independent Democratic Club; NAACP, Co-op City Branch and St. Joseph’s Episcopal Church.

Churches and organizations that desire to join the Coalition may apply for membership by calling 718671-4506 or 718-671-9610 for a membership application, which should be returned with a letter on your church/organization’s letterhead and signed by the minister/president. Read the Coalition’s weekly column for information about events and issues.

Remember the Coalition’s motto is, “Coming together is the beginning, keeping together is progress, and working together is Success” —Harman T. Leacock

Co-op City Democratic Club

The last meeting of the CCDC was awesome. We had a few more new members join us and we have decided to network with the other clubs in the Bronx to make every effort to flip the presidency. We will need volunteers to help with this effort and there is always something for everybody to do. Therefore, if you believe in what we will be doing, please do not hesitate to contact Shirley Saunders at 646-2451795.

We would also like to thank those who have already submitted their payments for our fundraiser on Sept.

21. We will be going to the Nordic Lodge for all-youcan-eat seafood: lobsters, crabs, shrimp and more.

Then we will be moving on to the Mohegan Sun Casino for gambling and shopping, all for $180 pp. For further information on this outstanding trip, please call Ms. June Grimes at 347-457-8249.

We thank all our club members who attended the

meeting of the MTA Bus Service June 20, and June 27, 2019. The MTA’s most recent proposal advises what they want to give to our community; this is not acceptable. What our ridership want is to restore the Bx26 and Bx28 bus routes to what they were prior to 2009. We need the buses to go around the perimeter of our entire community and once again stop at almost every building to make life more convenient and safe for us all, especially for mothers with babies and our seniors, who cannot transfer with two bags of groceries in their hands and possibly in the rain. Cut the transfers and give us back our full bus service routes of years ago. This is for our safety, efficiency and convenience. We stand united to restore our bus routes. It is about time the MTA work for us.

All cooperators must join this fight — you’ll never know when you might need a bus.

—Shirley J. Saunders

We welcome your letters to the editor, however, if you would like your letter to be considered for publication, it must be signed, and include your address and telephone number – which will be kept confidential – so the authenticity of the writer can be verified. The Co-op City Times does not print anonymous or unsigned letters.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Building 13 Association

Special note: We are a part of the second phase of buildings included in the elevator project.

Elevator modernization The project is about to be in full swing. Please be patient, leave earlier to allow yourself time for the delay you will experience waiting for the elevator to arrive. Workers from Champion Elevator will wear Riverbay issued badges at all times. Please report any unusual issue or excessive debris to the CSO office.

Read all bulletins.

Please see page 11 of this week’s paper for coverage of our Summer Fun Day. Checks for Building 13 events should be made payable to Building 13 Assoc. Inc. and mailed to 100 Casals Place #32K, Bronx, N.Y. 10475. Contacts: Gail Sharbaan, treasurer at 718-671-3801, Vivian Campbell 718-671-3012 or Leslie Peterson at 718320-1370 daddpeterson@aol.com or e-mail us at building13assoc@yahoo.com.

Thanks for making our team work.

—Leslie Peterson

Building 19 Association

Hello, Building 19 family. I want to thank those who attended our general meeting last Friday, which, coincidentally, was on the first day of summer. I also want to thank everyone who bought a ticket for the Father’s Day raffle when we were selling them in the lobby early this month.

The raffle drawing was held during our June 21 general meeting and a winner was picked to be the recipient of the $50 gift card raffle prize. The reason the winner is not being identified is she asked to remain anonymous. So, the association is respecting her wish. Congratulations to the cooperator who won the raffle.

Summer is officially here. It’s that time when the kids are off and adults start planning to take their vacation during the next two months. Like them, the association will be taking the summer off as well. So there’ll be no committee or general meetings in July and August. The first committee and general meetings after the summer break will be held Tuesday, September 10 and 27, respectively.

This Sat., the association will be hosting a bake sale. It’ll be held noon-4 p.m. in the lobby. Come on down and help support this fun fundraiser by buying a cupcake or a slice of cake, or even both. Shhh, we won’t tell.

Whether you’re doing an actual vacation or a staycation, I want to wish everyone a happy and safe summer. I hope to see you at our bake sale on June 29.

—Leon Tulton

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