Co-op City Times 06/30/18

Broadcast Of Swearing-In of New Board Members

Bronx BP’s Public Hearing Scheduled for July 19

Airing of the broadcast of the Open Board Meeting held on Wed., June 13 when newly-elected directors were sworn in will continue today and tomorrow at 12 p.m., 4 p.m. and 7 p.m.

Bronx BP Ruben Diaz Jr.’s has called for a Public Hearing on Thurs., July 19, on the proposed animal shelter to be built at 2050 Bartow Ave. The hearing will begin at 6 p.m. at 851 Grand Concourse, Room 600, Bronx, NY 10451.

(See notice on page 3. More details will follow.)

Be sure to tune in to Channel 12 (MATV) or Channel 591 (Cablevision).

Vol. 53 No. 26

Saturday, June 30, 2018

Public Safety Steps Up Enforcement Of NYC Parking, Quality Of Life Laws Navigating Co-op City streets clogged with double-parked and illegally parked cars can be annoying for residents. It can also be dangerous.

“This is a major issues affecting the community,” said Captain David Perez, Co-op City’s acting Public Safety Chief. “There are a large number of senior citizens living in Co-op City and there is no reason an elderly person should have to walk around a car parked illegally in the pedestrian crosswalk and out into traffic when they are doing their shopping.”

Increased traffic accidents and the risk of injury to pedestrians due to double-parking and illegal parking are preventable hazards that Public Safety has targeted in the past month.

“The issues were raised repeatedly when I attended building association meetings,” Captain Perez said.

As a result, Lt. Edward Branch of the CCPD started retraining the Public Safety Department’s new and existing officers on the proper method of writing a summons for parking violations.

“We are emphasizing to our staff the need to issue parking violations summons that affect the safety of

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members of the community,” Captain Perez said.

Parking tickets issued by CCPD are considered A-summons under New York State law and are returned to the New York City Parking Violations Bureau in the same way tickets issued by NYPD are processed. Moving violations are not covered by Asummons. CCPD does not enforce New York City moving violations laws (B-summons) in Co-op City.

To ensure proper oversight and integrity of the system in Co-op City, officers are issued a book of 20 summons. When a summons book is filled, the officer turns it in with an inventory listing of details of each ticket and is issued a new summons book.

Captain Perez got a first-hand look at the importance of the issue of illegal parking when he was working on a Saturday morning shift recently and handled a call from a 76-year-old resident who was reporting a car that blocked the crosswalk near her home. “She told me she could barely walk and the car was making it more difficult to get around,” Perez said. He called the towing company and instructed them to remove the car right away. “I take

Income Surcharges Will Appear On July 1 Carrying Charge Invoices

Shareholders who reported incomes above the limits for MitchellLama residents on this year’s income affidavits will see their income surcharges each month beginning on the July 1, 2018 carrying charge invoice.

Residents who failed to submit their income affidavits as required by state law will see surcharges automatically applied under the rules of the state Department of Housing and Community Renewal (DHCR).

—Riverbay Finance Department

HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY!!!

Riverbay’s Executive offices will be closing at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 3rd.

This includes Bartow reception and Rent Bookkeeping.

Maintenance/CSO offices will close at 4:00 p.m.

All offices will be closed on Wednesday, July 4th in celebration of Independence Day. Emergency services will be available by calling 718-320-3300, press option 3.

Public Safety, 718-671-3050 We wish our readers a Happy & Safe July 4th!

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Co-op City Fireworks Show Co-op City’s Fireworks Spectacular will be held on Tues., July 3, on the Sect. 2 Greenway at 7 p.m. Bring your chairs, enjoy the show and live entertainment

by The Unique Band NYC. No Parking will be allowed on Co-op City Blvd. from Bellamy Loop to Peartree Ave. on July 3, 8 a.m. to midnight. Vehicles subject to towing at owner’s expense. Also, this strip of roadway will be closed to vehicular traffic from 8:30 p.m. – 10 p.m. for the fireworks show.

Board President’s Address To 2018-2019 Board $1.25

Linda Berk

President’s Message

President

(Remarks delivered at the June 27, 2018 Riverbay Board meeting.)

Good evening, fellow Directors, management and staff.

This should be the winding down of this year’s Board meetings allowing for a summer break. However, since I have been on the Board we have not been able to break for the summer. My goal is to minimize and consolidate the need to meet during July and August to handle the business

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Bicycle Patrol Enhanced For The Summer

Just in time for summer, six Public Safety officers and a sergeant were trained this week in the Law Enforcement Bicycle Course of the New York State Department of Criminal Justice Services. The course was held throughout Co-op City and led by trainer Detective Steven Grosvenor and Training Director Lt. Shelda Williams.

Photo by Bill Stuttig

Congressman Engel Wins Democratic Primary In A Landslide; Crowley Defeated

In a tale of two Congressman both of whom have a long history of representing Co-op City in Washington, D.C., current incumbent Congressman Eliot Engel easily won the Democratic Primary on Tuesday which determined who will run on the Democratic ticket for representation of the 16th Congressional District in November’s General Election.

On the same evening, Congressman Joe Crowley who represented Co-op City in Congress from 2002 to 2012 before district lines were redrawn, was shockingly defeated in the primary for the 14th Congressional District by the 28-year-old Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, a progressive Democrat (Continued on page 4)

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of the corporation. Let’s see if we can get that done!

While this is not the beginning of a new year, I am happy to welcome our two new Board directors, Cheryl Jenkins and Mary Pearson. Congratulations on your election to the Board of Directors. You may have already figured out that we are an active board and take seriously the responsibilities we have volunteered to assume. Every one of us on this Board takes our role to heart and though we may have different opinions on various issues, we are all working towards the same goal, the efficient, dependable, quality operation of the company that services the housing needs of over 15,000 families. Serving on this Board is not easy, and I want to thank the outgoing directors, Deborah Jenkins and Evelyn Turner, for their years of service to our community.

Over the past few years, we have gone through a concerted effort to turn Riverbay Corporation around from hiring a new management company to changing the corporate culture. In many ways, the world left Riverbay Corp. behind, as our talented internal auditor found out when she made her first audit attempt and she was presented with boxes of paper; when the website that represents this massive corporation was ineffective, inaccurate and unattractive; when we tinkered on the brink of loosing our rent roll because our technology was so outdated, the slightest thing could have crippled us from collecting our main source of revenue.

As those of you who have just completed the RAM course have learned, the main job of any property management is to “collect the rent,” in our case, “carrying charges.” Most notably, as a corporation, we went from having NO money in the bank to having $53 million in cash as of this month, enabling this corporation to be self-reliant and with options for dealing with the myriad of issues we face unexpectedly on a regular basis.

These accomplishments came about because we focused on the need to move Coop City forward into the twenty-first century. We, as a Board, initiated change because it was necessary if we were to become solvent and sustainable as the largest affordable housing community in this country. We have many new pieces in place and there are plans and contracts to deal with very critical and practical issues around the property from replacing 160 elevators to renovating our main meeting facility in Dreiser to upgrading our lobby doors.

Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom

JURASSIC WORLD: FALLEN KINGDOM was great! It was a worthy entry to the whole franchise. In my opinion, this was honestly one of their better ones because it was sort of a genre change and felt more like a horror. Especially towards the end. All of the homages to ALIEN were visible and it was amazing!

By the way FALLEN KINGDOM ended, there are definitely more JURASSIC PARK films coming.

Everyone is rubbing off on MARVEL UNIVERSE to create their own universe type anthology films. JURASSIC PARK is definitely heading in that direction.

These films, to me, are highly enjoyable. Because they have everything; Comedy, thrills, action set pieces, etc.

Chris Pratt was pretty damn awesome in this. He had a lot of action scenes.

Pretty sweet fighting sequences, too.

This is one of his better roles, I thought.

Bryce Dallas Howard is gorgeous and was great in this one. Did a lot of crazy stuff for sure, and I read up on how she was legit terrified to do many scenes in this film and her reactions definitely showed on screen. Justice Smith was pretty funny, and provided great comedic relief for some of the more serious stuff. He was good. I really like Daniella Pineda too as the no-nonsense type woman. The villains were actually a bit subpar in this, but you come to already know this in the JURASSIC

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PARK films. They are very generic villains. They did ok though, Rafe Spall as the money-hungry scientist and the equally money hungry soldier Ted Levine. Jeff Goldblum was good too, but this was more of a fleshed-out cameo rather than a fullfledged role in the film.

JURASSIC WORLD: FALLEN KINGDOM, I thought, was equal, maybe even a bit better than, JURASSIC WORLD. Felt a little different as I mentioned before about the genre change. Also, in a way kind of similar to the first JURASSIC PARK. It was a great film and even a better time at the theater with all of the thrills, twist and turns and the action spectacles. J.A BAYONA, the filmmaker, did a fantastic job. The dino stuff was epic! A lot of amazing dino designs and the action was awesome! He knows his genre and he crafted a great film with many one-takes. The scene in the Sphere-Car or whatever it was, that was intense! Especially when they were underwater. 8.5/10 JURASSIC WORLD: FALLEN KINGDOM, 2018, 128 minutes, RATED PG-13 Director – J.A Bayona Chris Pratt – Owen Grady Bryce Dallas Howard – Claire Dearing Rafe Spall – Eli Mills Justice Smith – Franklin Daniella Pineda – Zia Rodriguez

But, there’s more. We have major issues with the echoing issues from the legionella outbreak, a high-pressure boiler replacement that needs to be completed, to the transition of our updated Yardi system from the old to the new, in what we hope will be a seamless transition. We have a very aggressive capital project plan, hundreds of millions of dollars on the line to complete without the errors of the past. If we are to accomplish these ambitious goals in a successful fashion, then we must do a few things. We must keep our eye on the prize and stay focused about the business of this corporation. We must put personal issues aside and work as professionals with a unified goal. We must work with Management to get the task complete and we must communicate with the community we serve, as we all serve at the pleasure of the shareholders.

If we can do these things, I believe there is much we can all accomplish and take pride in. There is so much we can all benefit from as shareholders. However, it will be our choice. Thank you.

Please have a safe and wonderful 4th of July! See you at the Co-op City fireworks on July 3rd.

As always, I am interested in your thoughts and ideas. Please contact me by leaving a message at 347-913-4226 or writing me at 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475 or Lberk@riverbayboard.com.

Census Bureau Hiring Field Reps.

A testing session to work as a Field Representative for the U.S. Census Bureau will be held in Co-op City on Monday, July 2, at 9 a.m. at the American Legion Post 1871, 135 Einstein Loop, room 41, Bronx, NY 10475.

Registration is required; please call the New York Regional Recruitment Office at (212) 584-3495. Two unexpired forms of ID are required, one of which must be a photo ID. If you would like to take the test in Co-op City on July 2, and did not have a chance to register, walk-ins are welcome.

If you would like a different testing date and/or location, submit your contact information via email (new.york.recruit@census.gov) or call the Recruitment Office and leave your name, email address, zip code and phone number.

Candidates must be US citizens, at least 18 years, have a valid Social Security number, private phone, driver’s license and insured vehicle. You must also pass a background check, and male candidates born after December 31, 1959 must be registered with the Selective Service System.

For information on local Census jobs, visit: https://www.census.gov/about/ regions/new-york/jobs/all.html. For Federal employment, visit: www.usajobs.gov.

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History Committee Meeting

The History Committee of the Riverbay Board will meet on Tuesday, July 17, at 7 p.m. in room 26A (Board room), in the Bartow Center. All members of the committee are urged to mark the date and plan on attending.

Director Bernard Cylich chairs the History Committee.

Co-op City Outdoor Summer Concert Series…

...begins in two weeks with Tunes on Tuesdays on the Section 1 Greenway from 7-8:30 p.m. and Wicked Wednesdays on the Section 5 Greenway from 7-8:30 p.m., thanks to sponsorship from the Riverbay Fund and Council Member Andy King. Grab a blanket or lawn chair and come enjoy these free summer concerts.

On July 10, Sage (Jazz) will be on the Section 1 Greenway followed by Malika Mo & the Band of Soul on July 17.

On July 18, the R&B sounds of Harvey Morris & Deep Cover Groove will start things off on the Section 5 Greenway.

(In case of rain, come to room 31 in the Bartow Center for Tunes On Tuesdays and room 45 of the Einstein Center for Wicked Wednesdays.)

Only Electric B-B-Q's Allowed

It is illegal within the City of New York to use gas or charcoal type B-B-Q’s in multiple dwelling buildings and townhouses such as in Co-op City.

Such B-B-Q’s will create open flames which may cause fire.

Only electric type B-B-Q’s may be used.

We thank you for your cooperation.

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Board Defeats Resolution To Fine Shareholders Who Fail To Vote In Elections

A resolution to fine any shareholder who fails to vote in the annual Board election was defeated at the Riverbay Board of Directors meeting on Wednesday night, June 27.

By a vote of 9-3, with three members recorded absent, the proposal to impose a $50 penalty for not voting was rejected. Resolution #18-20 was introduced by Director Kevin Lambright and seconded by Director Francine Reva Jones. The third vote in favor was cast by Director Mary Pearson.

According to the resolution, failure to reach the necessary quorum at a Board election “can result in low shareholder satisfaction, wasted staff time, increased election costs, legal fees and negative media coverage.”

In this year’s election, the needed vote total of 5,037 to make a quorum was not reached by the original May 23rd deadline, which was then extended to June 12. Still lacking 302 votes to make the quorum, the Board passed a resolution allowing early ballots to be counted, and the quorum was then declared.

In other business, the Board approved a contract award

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CCPD

for $789,000 to Express Plumbing Sewer and Water Main Corp. for domestic water main replacements for Buildings 4, 10 and 21. The contract includes a 10% contingency amount if approved by the project manager and engineering firm. The vote was 9-1 with two abstentions and three members absent. A $79,200 contract was awarded to FITECH for services related to the upgrade and enhancement of Riverbay’s Yardi inventory control system by a vote of 12-0 with three members absent.

Peter Gaito Architects received a contract worth $215,000 to prepare construction documents, review bids and oversee the construction phase for the Tower and Triple core lobby entrance and replacement project. The vote was 11-1 with three absent. A change order for $445,720 was approved by a vote of 9-2 with one abstention and three absent to Rock Group NY Corp. to cover a 14-month extension of the rental and maintenance of the sidewalk safety bridging being used in Local Law 11 work and installation of an additional 700 linear feet. The vote was 9-2 with one abstention and three absent. (See resolutions on page 26 of this issue.)

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these cases very seriously because of the to the station and returned to the borhazardous condition that is created and ough where that arrest warrant was isParking tickets issued by because of my utmost respect for the eldsued.

CCPD are considered erly members of this community.”

This past March, a new $350 comPublic Safety is also pursuing a more A-summons under New York munity complaint fine for public urinaaggressive approach to quality of life issues. State law and are returned to tion went into effect following approval Co-op City Public Safety officers will issue the New York City Parking by the state Department of Housing and C-summons for violations, including open Renewal. The fine was first Violations Bureau in the same Community container consumption of alcohol, public approved by the Riverbay Board of Diway tickets issued by NYPD rectors. urination and illegal posting of signs. are processed. Moving “Lt. Christopher Bulat came up with the Traffic and quality of life violations idea of retraining our officers on the are both areas that impact the life of violations are not covered proper way to write criminal court sumCo-op City residents on a daily basis.

by A-summons. mons and properly fill out all the informaEnforcement of the law makes for a bettion and we started that program two ter life for the families who live here. weeks ago,” Captain Perez said.

“We are on top of it and aware of the situation of how vioOfficers first see if the offender has any outstanding lations of traffic and quality of life laws impact the residents,” warrants that would make them ineligible for release Captain Perez said. “Any shareholders who have concerns or with just a criminal summons requiring them to appear in ideas for improvement should know I’m always open to court. If a warrant exists, that person will then be brought hearing from them.”

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE

A PUBLIC HEARING IS BEING CALLED BY the President of the Borough of the Bronx, Honorable Ruben Diaz Jr. on Thursday, July 19, 2018 commencing at 6:00 p.m. The hearing will be held in the office of the Borough President, 851 Grand Concourse, Room 600, Bronx, New York 10451. The following matters will be heard: CD #10-ULURP APPLICATION NO: C 180346 PSXBronx Full Service Animal Shelter: IN THE MATTER OF an application submitted by the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene and the Department of Citywide Administrative Services, pursuant to Section 197-c of the New York City Charter, for the site selection of property located at 2050 Bartow Avenue (Block 5141, p/o Lot 1085) for a full service animal shelter, veterinary clinic and accompanying office space facility.

Anyone who wishes to speak may register at the hearing. A maximum of two minutes will be allocated for those wishing to speak. Please direct any questions concerning this matter to the office of the Borough President, 718590-6124.

Legislative Committee Meeting

(Left to right) Board Director Rod Saunders, state Assemblyman Mike Benedetto and state Senator Jamaal Bailey) at the MTA discussion, sponsored by the Riverbay Board’s Legislative Committee in the Dreiser Auditorium on May 25. A representative from the MTA attending the meeting announced that the Bronx will be the next borough that the agency will study to evaluate and upgrade service throughout the Bronx, including Co-op City. The Legislative Committee is chaired by Director Rod Saunders.

Photo by Jim Roberts

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Primary Elections

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and a first time candidate.

Congressman Engel represented Co-op City first as a New State Assemblyman from 1977 to 1988 when he won the Congressional seat by defeating the once powerful Mario Biaggi. He served as Co-op City’s Congressional representative until 2002 when Co-op City was removed from his district.

When District lines were redrawn again in 2012, the congressman and former Co-op City resident and school teacher was assigned to the 16th Congressional District which again gave him responsibility over Co-op City after winning the seat. He took office in 2013.

This year, Congressman Engel won the primary by taking 20,394 votes or 73.67% of the vote. His three challengers did not come close. Jonathan Lewis won 4,468 votes or 16.4% of the votes; Derickson K. Lawrence, 1,150 votes or 4.15 % of the vote, and Joyce N. Briscoe, 1,551 votes or 5.6% of the votes.

After his Primary victory, Engel said: “I’m humbled by the overwhelming support I received from voters in every corner of my district, especially in Co-op City. I am very proud of the work we have done in Co-op over the years, especially when it comes to helping constituents with their issues. My Co-op office has helped thousands of people, and, in return, those constituents responded for the Primary. Our campaign was always based on real progressive values and leadership—two things we desperately need in Washington today to fight the radical Trump agenda. Co-op City saw that.”

It is not known at this time whether Congressman Engel will be opposed by a Republican candidate in the general election four months from now, but whatever the case, he is widely expected to win.

Crowley represented Co-op City for ten years and hosted an annual African American History Month celebration here in the community which brought some of the most powerful people in the nation to celebrate along with this community, including former President Bill Clinton, Rep. John Lewis, and Attorney General Eric Holder.

While Co-op City was cut out of his district in 2012, he still represented much of the east Bronx, including Throggs Neck, City Island and Pelham Bay. In recent years, he became a powerful representative of the Democratic minority in the House and was widely expected to be the successor to former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi should the Democrats win back control of the House in November.

But that is all in the past now as the progressive wing of the party successfully ran Ocasio-Cortez, a Bernie Sanders protégé. If she wins in November, she will become the youngest member of Congress in U.S. history.

Ms. Ocasio-Cortez took 57.10 % of the vote or 15,897 to Mr. Crowley’s 42.27% of the vote or 11,761 votes.

After his defeat, Congressman Crowley said: “I wish nothing but the best for Ms. Ocasio-Cortez. I want her to be victorious in the November elections.”

National Council Of Negro Women

School Graduations – NCNW Co-op City Section always supports the students in our educational park. This year, we awarded certificates to outstanding students who graduated from PS 160, PS 153, MS 180, MS 181, PS 178, Truman HS and Equality Charter School. Our 1st VP Camille Worrell presented certificates for Academic Achievement to Cheyenne Vereen and for Community Service to Nancy Asante, graduates of Truman High School at their program on June 6th. Alma Walther presented certificates for Academic Achievement to Madison Quartson and Jasmin Molin of PS 160 on June 18th.

Akeisha Neely awarded certificates for Academic Achievement to Amara Miller and for Community Service to Cheyenne Cunningham of MS 180 on June 19th.

Our section president, Lori Melton, awarded certificates for Academic Achievement to Janae Rose and for Community Service to Jeronique Campbell of MS 181 on June 19th.

Lisa Wade Stewart presented a certificate for

Funeral Arrangements For Donovan Plummer

Final arrangements for the late Donovan Plummer, director of the Riverbay Grounds Department, are as follows: VIEWING: Sunday, July 1, from 3-5 p.m.

FUNERAL SERVICE: Sunday, July 1, @ 5 p.m.

LOCATION: Grand Concourse SDA Temple 1275 Grand Concourse Bronx, NY 10452 REPAST: Immediately Following Service INTERNMENT: Monday, July 2, at Rose Hill Memorial Park, Putnam Valley, NY. A memorial plant box in honor of Mr. Plummer, a dedicated member of the Riverbay family, is being constructed behind Garage 5. Once it is completed, a dedication ceremony will take place. Details will be announced as they become available.

We ask that you continue to keep Mr. Plummer’s family in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

Academics and Community Service to Morgan Champion of PS 153 on June 20th.

Sandra Wiggins awarded a certificate to Journey Hunter for Academics at the ceremony for PS 178 on June 21st. Solange Corinthian and Raven Reed each received certificates for Academics and Community Service at the ceremony for the Equality Charter School on June 26th. Congratulations to our youth who are building a strong foundation for successful lives.

Sight and Sound Theatre – Join us on Saturday, August 18, to see the performance of “Jesus.” Your friends who have seen it told you how fantastic it is.

We will also have lunch at the Shady Maple Buffet and have time for shopping at the Farmers’ Market.

It is guaranteed to be a wonderful experience for $175 (adults) or $120 (children under 12). We will leave the theater at 5:30 p.m. to return home. Please send check or money order made out to NCNW Coop City Section to P.O. Box 93, Bronx, NY 10475. If you have any further questions, contact: (718) 379-

3788 or (917) 670-4012 or (347) 602-5600. There will be no refunds.

Health Program – Save the date, Saturday, September 15, 2018 for our Health Program. In room 4, Dreiser Community Center, from 1 – 4 p.m., we will have eight medical professionals discussing Medicaid, Medicare and information about health topics that we are concerned about.

NCNW 58th National Convention – the 58th National Council of Negro Women, Inc. National Convention will take place Friday, November 9 to Sunday November 11, at the Grand Hyatt Washington, 1000 H Street, NW, Washington, DC 20001.

The convention opens at 12 p.m., November 9th.

Online registration has already begun and will close once capacity is reached. All members are strongly encouraged to register and attend the convention and Gala. There will be opportunities for everyone to learn, share best practices, ideas and ideals, grow together and have a little fun.

—Joyce Howard

It’s

HAPPENING in Co-op City!

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Newsong Church’s 3On3 Basketball Tourney

PS 153 Students Visit the Community Garden

More than 90 youths (boys and girls), ages 12-17, participated in the Newsong Church “Against the Flow” basketball tournament last Saturday, June 23 held on the Bartow courts. There were also about 30 volunteers, including many Co-op City residents, as well as food and refreshments. Each youth received a tournament T-shirt and there were trophies for the finalists. This was a free tournament presented by Newsong Church’s Youth Ministry, Against the Flow, and led by Co-op City residents, Jonathon and Aida Davila.

Photos by Torie McCauseland and David Martinez

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Students and teachers from PS 153 visited the Rivers Run Community Garden recently where they enjoyed a range of activities from planting to fun and games. The garden is an extension of their classrooms where they learn about the environment and conservation.

Google Volunteers at Rivers Run Community Garden

Thank you, Citizens Committee of New York, for choosing Rivers Run Community Garden for the volunteer services program. On Monday, June 25th, Google volunteers came out to Rivers Run Community Garden located here in Co-op City to help with weeding, watering plants, assembling a picnic umbrella, rebuilding planter beds, and building a decorative bathroom structure. Additionally, they also worked on putting together an access ramp for the Gazebo. Rivers Run Community Garden supports the community by providing composting services, maintaining an outdoor classroom, and offering gardening experiences for children and adults. If you haven’t yet done so, visit the garden soon!

Photo courtesy of Citizens Committee of New York

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

– •the– authenticity • – • – of•–the•authors.

– • Anonymous – • – •cannot – •exceed – •–350•words.

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

Letters to the Editor

Of Interest

Heartfelt Gratitude

To The Editor: I am appreciative of the beautiful plaque received from the Riverbay Corporation for six years of service to my beloved community. I am proud to have been an advocate for the new Riverbay Corporation Whistleblower Policy, effective July 1, 2018.

A whistleblower can expose information that is deemed illegal, unethical or not correct. An employer cannot retaliate against the whistleblower. An outside company called “Lighthouse” will receive the calls for investigation. Details will be forthcoming from our Board members. Hopefully, this will enhance transparency and send a message to those seeking favoritism at the expense of others. Wrong doing will now be put in check on all levels.

A special thanks to the Community Relations Committee members who attended the few meetings I chaired. Hopefully, your ideas of shining the spotlight on cooperators by section who are doing wonderful things, and having Sunday evening musical Thanks For Your Support events in Bartow will be followed-up on.

It was a pleasure working with the Parking and Leasing direcTo the Editor: tor and a group of dedicated cooperators interested in our garages.

Hotep, thank you and gracias to everyone of my HCR has approved the contract for the upgrade of the parking team "Progress is Our Mission" and the 1,758 shareaccess and revenue control system. We will also be getting the holders who said, "Yes! I want Deborah C. Nelson reflective signs. serving us on the Board of Directors." I also thank Thanks to the Coalition of Affordable Housing for the lesson all the shareholders who wanted to vote for me, but learned/bookkeeping when fundraising for “winning slates” to be for whatever reason, weren’t able to do so.

Riverbay Corporation Board directors. The Board reportedly Exercising our right to vote counts and it's very spent $27,338 for the election and reportedly may spend important. So many of our sisters and brothers fought and died for us to have the privilege and right to vote. “$400,000” for the 50th Year celebration.

This shareholder joined others stranded by two non-working eleLet's work together to keep Co-op City affordvators in Building 35 on Saturday, 6/23. A special thanks to our valuable, safe, clean, upgraded and beautified. I am able lobby attendant for keeping us all calm until help finally arrived. always concerned and committed to where I live.

Prior to leaving the Board, the elevator modernization/upgrade and "Unapologetically Unbought and Unbossed." maintenance control had been approved. Work should start soon.

–Shirley Chisholm —Evelyn M. Turner —Deborah C. Nelson To the Editor: To my fellow cooperators, it is with extreme gratitude that I once again thank you for the opportunity to serve as a representative on the Riverbay Board of Directors for the last three years. I leave knowing that I represented our best interest and that I served with integrity every step of the way.

Please remember that we are 15K+ strong and a powerful collective. Let's never lose sight of our collective ability, beyond a 15 member Board of Directors, to change the trajectory of our community for the better. Farewell.

—Rev. Dr. Deborah D. Jenkins

Misguided Protest

To the Editor: On Monday, June 18th, I attended Community Board 10’s public hearing at the Bartow Community Center, hoping to show support for the city’s proposal to build a full service animal shelter/veterinary clinic to be located at 2050 Bartow Avenue. Presently, the site is an unsightly, open-air depository for many trucks sitting in a weed and trash-filled lot.

There were several animal-care professionals who spoke in favor of the proposal, with computer generated visual aids showing architectural renderings of the outer and inner building. Additionally, it was noted the shelter would provide community outreach services: educational information, pet food pantry, pet-training, intake, etc. And openings of over 100 jobs to be filled, possibly, by people in our community.

The shelter was on the table to be voted “For” or “Against” by the CB10 members. Unfortunately, supporters for a long-awaited youth center believed that by raucously disapproving the shelter, they would, in turn, get the center.

Scores of people, some with signs claiming the bigger need for the youth center, protested the shelter. But the shelter was the only item on the agenda involving Co-op City!

The end result: CB10 voted for a shelter to be built in another Bronx community. We lost a new building to Article SIXTH of your Occupancy Agreement provides, in part, that your lease automatically renews for an additional three (3) year period. You need to do nothing if you want your lease to extend for another three (3) year period.

If you will be moving out at the end of your lease, notify Riverbay, in writing, Attention: Sales Support Office, 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475, ninety (90) days prior to lease expiration.

replace the existing eyesore, veterinary services for the many pets living here, jobs for our seniors and youths who enjoy working with animals, and the possibility of future careers for our young people.

We were never going to get a youth center on Monday night because it was never on the agenda. Who misinformed so many cooperators? We could have gone for both! One after the other – not one instead of the other!

Remember this when you look at that vermin-filled lot for the next 10 years or more!

—Sonja Brown-Clarke

Load Shedding Event Early Next Week

Shareholders, please be advised that with this weekend’s heat wave lasting into early next week, the Riverbay Power Plant is anticipating that Con Ed may call a load shedding event possibly between Monday, July 2 through Thursday, July 5 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.

If this is the case, you will be notified via the Riverbay crawler and Phone Tree notification system. This will require the closure of the laundry rooms in each building, half of the elevators in the high-rise buildings and the back elevator in each garage.

If there are any changes, you will be informed when the updated notification is sent out.

Important Notice to Shareholders of Building 13 Building 13

Current Lease Expiration Date

New 3 yr.

Expiration Date

Building 13 100 Casals Place

September 30, 2018

September 30, 2021

Co-op City Times

Co-op City’s official newspaper serving the world’s largest cooperative community.

(718) 320-3300, ext. 3375 cctimes@riverbaycorp.com

Rozaan Boone Editor-in-Chief

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Production Manager

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

Writers will be limited to one letter per topic.

Anonymous or unsigned letters will not be accepted for publication.

Letters cannot exceed 350 words. Ideally, they should be typed. All letters must be in the Co-op City Times office in Room 21, Bartow Community Center, by 3 p.m. every Monday to be considered for publication in that week’s edition. Views and opinions expressed in letters and Directors’ Viewpoint are solely the writer’s, and not necessarily shared by the Co-op City Times or Riverbay Corp.

Advertisements and classified advertisements in the Co-op City Times do not necessarily reflect an endorsement from Riverbay Corporation of goods and services, but present greater options to cooperators of products and services available.

The Riverbay Corporation does not assume any responsibility nor is it a party to any contract or agreement between the cooperator and the vendor.

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Permission for reprints of advertising or editorial contents produced by the Co-op City Times must be obtained in writing from Riverbay Corporation, 2049 Bartow Ave., Bronx, New York 10475.

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Public Safety Report

Co-op City Times / June 30, 2018

CCPD Urges Residents To Enjoy A Fourth Of July Free Of Illegal Fireworks

The Fourth of July is a great time of the year to enjoy the summer and reflect on America’s Independence. The use of illegal fireworks has, unfortunately, become associated with this holiday. Illegal fireworks present serious risks of injuries resulting in trips to the Emergency Room. Children are especially at risk for injuries from illegal fireworks.

Fortunately, professional fireworks displays are plentiful this time of year and provide a safe and breathtaking alternative to illegal fireworks. This year, the Riverbay Fund presents Fireworks on Tuesday, July 3, to be viewed from Greenway 3 located between Buildings 10 and 25 opposite the little league fields located on Co-op City Boulevard. The fireworks begin at 9:00 p.m. Bring a chair and join your neighbors for a fun-filled evening.

Residents who live in the area and usually park on Co-op City Boulevard from Bellamy Loop to Peartree Avenue please be advised that there will be no parking on Tuesday, July 3, from 8:00 a.m. until 12:00 midnight. Vehicles are subject to being summonsed and towed at the owner’s expense. In addition, Co-op City Boulevard from Bellamy Loop to Peartree Avenue will be closed to all vehicular traffic from 8:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. These parking restrictions are in place to insure safety and prevent property damage.

Although it is legal to buy or use sparklers, other handheld or ground fireworks within some counties of New York State, it is still illegal in New York City.

From a safety point of view, this this is a wise choice by New York City with the intent of keeping residents safe. Even though you may see fireworks for sale in New York State’s upstate counties, do not be tempted to buy them and bring them into New York City. There are numerous fireworks displays throughout the Tri-State area all summer long. These fireworks displays are an excellent alternative to using illegal fireworks.

Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks’ 42nd anniversary celebration will feature Kelly Clarkson and the West Point Band and Glee Club paying tribute to the 100th anniversary of Irving Berlin’s God Bless America. Other musical guests include Ricky Martin and Keith Urban. The show is hosted by Akbar Gbajabiamila and Matt Iseman. Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks are always the largest Independence Day fireworks display in the nation. The 25-minute display will feature dynamic pyro effects. Macy’s July 4th Fireworks Show gets larger every year.

Macy’s promises that New York City’s big Independence Day fireworks, rightfully back on the East River for a few years now, are going to be more explosive than ever this year. For their 42nd Annual Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks, the company says they’re going even bigger with their “pyrotechnic spectacle,” delivering the “largest display in more than a decade, igniting the skyline with more than 60,000 shells launched from five barges positioned in midtown on the East River.”

The show draws an estimated 3 million spectators a year, from rooftops and the river shorelines, and other nearby viewing points, and is already the largest in the nation. Last year’s display was the largest display and they are going even bigger for 2018; there will be new effects, including “neon pinwheels,” “pulsing hears,” “swirling water fountains,” and “brocade horse tails.”

The 42nd edition of the festivities will showcase a 25-minute display featuring never-before-seen shells and effects. Pyro Spectaculars by Souza is once again at the helm of the pyrotechnics that will feature multiple new shells including color changing chrysanthemums, purple crackling ghost peonies, orange bees, and pulsing happy faces in 23 electrifying colors including fuchsia, lemon and aqua.

As the basis for the Fireworks choreography, the score will feature performances from the West Point Band, which has lent its instrumental talents to create “ANTHEM,” the show’s inspiring all-American musical tribute. Featuring new arrangements of Independence Day favorites like “Yankee Doodle,” “You’re A Grand Old Flag,” and “America the Beautiful,” the show will ignite patriotism in the hearts of millions.

On Wednesday, July 4, at 9:00 p.m., Macy’s presents fireworks from barges on the East River from 24th-41st street with prime viewing locations along the East River from elevated portions of the FDR Drive which will be closed to vehicular traffic on this date. You can access the elevated portions of the FDR Drive from Houston Street, 23rd Street, 34th Street, 42nd Street, Broad Street ground level, Old Slip upper level, Pearl Street and Frankfort Street. Fireworks are shot 1,000 feet into the sky (three times the height of some Co-op City buildings) also creating excellent viewing areas from locations in Brooklyn, Queens, New Jersey and Staten Island.

While it is nice to see the fireworks live, in front your television provides the optimum viewing location with none of the hassle. Hosting a viewing party in your home is highly recommended on the Macy’s website. Red, White and Blue entrees and desserts make an excellent menu for this event. Whatever you do, do not drive into New York City on July 4th.

New York State is one of five states in which aerial and explosive fireworks are illegal for use by the general public. The other four states are Delaware, Massachusetts, New Jersey and Rhode Island. The number of states completely banning illegal fireworks increases every year as injuries increase. Rhode Island was the last state which added itself to this list because of an indoor fireworks display which resulted in the death of 100 people.

New York City put in effect a Zero Tolerance policy regarding the sale or use of illegal fireworks within the limits of New York City. Here in Co-op City, the Zero Tolerance laws are enforced by both the New York City Police Department, as well as the Co-op City Department of Public Safety. Co-op City residents are also subject to receiving a Community Complaint if they are arrested by any

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police agency within the geographical confines of Co-op City.

Emergency rooms in the United States see an average of over 9,000 persons per year injured by illegal fireworks. A majority of fireworks-related injuries occur in the time period just before and just after the 4th of July. Injuries to children under the age of 15 represent more than one third of the injuries. Males sustain 75 percent of fireworks related injuries. The most common body part injured by fireworks is the hands followed by the eyes. Injuries include burns, contusions, lacerations, amputations and blindness.

Fireworks often thought to be safe are one of the leading causes of injuries.

Seemingly harmless metal sparklers, with their over 1,000 degree white hot burning wire are the leading cause of injuries to children under five years of age.

Injuries to hands, eyes or feet are the most common. Sparklers have also been known to ignite children’s clothing. Bottle rockets and firecrackers are responsible for a majority of fireworks injuries because they are commonly used. Every type of consumer firework has been associated with serious injury or death.

Quality standards are non-existent on most consumer fireworks which are generally mass produced and imported from China.

Leave fireworks displays to the professionals and enjoy a safe and Happy Fourth of July. Nobody wants to spend their holiday weekend seeking the help of an eye doctor or a hand specialist. Enjoy the “OOHS” and “AAHS” of a professional fireworks display and know that you will be safe.

Residents are reminded that barbequing is not permitted on any of the public areas of Co-op City. Strict guidelines set forth by the New York City Fire Department do not permit barbecuing in within 10 feet of any residential building. The exception to this is electric barbecue grills for grilling on terraces and patios.

Propane tanks are strictly prohibited by the New York City Fire Department in any multiple family dwellings. Residents are also reminded that Bike Riding is not permitted near buildings, in shopping malls or anywhere else signs prohibiting bicycle riding are posted.

The Public Safety Department would like to wish everyone a safe and Happy Fourth of July. Remember to stay safe this summer, especially near pools, beaches and other bodies of water. Throughout the summer, we will be featuring articles that focus on the rules that affect the quality of life in the community.

Always remember, if you see something, say something. Call 9-1-1 and the Department of Public Safety at (718) 671-3050 or online at www.ccpd.us.

Callers may remain anonymous when giving information. The Co-op City Department of Public Safety would like to thank all persons who have called in suspicious activity. It is by your actions that the crime rate remains low and a high quality of life is maintained.

ALL CONSUMER FIREWORKS ARE ILLEGAL IN NEW YOR RK CITY. INDIVIDUALS BUYING, SELLING OR USING FIREWORKS WILL BE SUBJECT TO ARREST. THE CO-OP CITY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY WILL STRICTLLY ENFORCE LAW WS RELATIVE TO THE USE OF ILLEGAL FIREWORKS.

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Addressing Shareholders' Service Concerns

Director’s Viewpoint

Rod Saunders

Second Vice President

In my letter to the editor last week, I reached out to thank everyone who voted and participated in any way in this year’s Riverbay Board of Directors elections.

For obvious reasons, I’m very happy and appreciative with the majority of votes cast by the shareholders.

Pastor Deborah Jenkins and I ran as teammates back in 2015 with the Cooperators with Vision Team.

She chose not to seek re-election to the Board.

Although we became distanced as Board members, she absolutely reached out to me personally when my health was less than 100%. It meant a lot to me for her to do that, and despite whatever differences we had as Board members, Pastor Jenkins offered her assistance at a vulnerable moment of time in my life. I greatly appreciated her outreach to me. No matter what, I truly wish Pastor Jenkins the very best!

Restoration of the Bx26, Bx28, & Wall Street Express Bus Riverbay Election rules prohibited my writing or appearing in the Co-op City Times since April 14th.

Back on May 24th, I held a legislative committee meeting in Dreiser Auditorium.

The committee invited NY State Senator Jamaal Bailey and Assemblyman Michael Benedetto to attend the meeting (which they both did) and to express that despite our ongoing efforts to restore the original routing of the Bx26, Bx28, and Wall Street express bus service, so far – nothing!

We reminded the attendees of our outreach to Lt. Governor Cathy Hochul on this issue when she addressed the Co-op City community with the State of the State review back on January 8th; so far – nothing!

Joining our state senator and assemblyman was MTA’s Jacqueline Carter, assistant director, Government & Community Relations, Office of the Executive Vice President.

Despite the fact that the MTA originally cited the cause for the route changes as budgetary, they chose not to restore the service when additional MTA funding became available during the 2013/2014 fiscal year (see Co-op City Times, May 25, 2013), yet doing so in many other, if not every other community where bus routes had been altered or discontinued.

Bay Plaza, our commercial neighbor, was given 5

new bus routes, and an additional (Bx5) bus route there on weekends.

With the current routing of the Bx26 & Bx28, many cooperators residing at the middle to northern parts of Sections 1 thru 4 of Co-op City are forced to pay an additional fare for continuance to their intended destination. I fail to see why the MTA cannot understand our frustration.

In a follow-up communications with Ms. Carter, she reminded me of the point made at the meeting by Assemblyman Michael Benedetto, where he stated that MTA president Andy Byford had just completed his study of Staten Island’s bus plan, and that under the MTA’s Fast Forward: The Plan to Modernize NYC Transit (which includes the reimaging of the bus networks), that the Bronx is to be the next borough to be studied.

Ms. Carter has stated that she will reach out to me throughout the process, going forward.

The Number One Campaign Topic Without question, the number one concern that the Progress is Our Mission team ran on was Cooperator Services. Bernie Cylich and I made it the number 1 issue at a management meeting this past Friday (June 22nd).

We discussed the issues raised by cooperators at all three forums during the campaign relating to customer services – 1. Communications; 2. Scheduling deference to cooperators who work; and 3. The quality of the work performed. These were (but not limited to) our focal points.

At the forums, and all over Co-op City, cooperators are demanding change in the way their calls into Maintenance are handled. No one should be put on hold for an indeterminate amount of time listening to music, and subsequently spoken to in any manner other than respectfully. We addressed that with our executive manager, Bob Klehammer, and members of his Management staff.

I raised the necessity of implementing an emergency repair protocol. Based on Maintenance’s need to access an area within your apartment, enabling them to reach a problem inside your walls, to repair an item within your apartment, or to access someone else’s.

The restoration repair to your apartment must be

Building 10 Association

Happy Saturday, everyone.

Our General Membership Meeting on Wednesday, June 20th, went well. We covered a number of issues including those related to specific events planned for the remainder of the year and ideas for new activities/events being considered by the association. This was our last meeting before we break for summer (July and August). We will resume full association business in September.

We sincerely thank everyone for their support throughout the year. We appreciate your commitment to helping us keep our building association a cohesive one. It's a team effort and you are part of the team. We look forward to having your continued support.

Today is Summer Fun Day. Let's pray for sunshine, blue skies and low humidity. From noon to 6 p.m. in the park area between Carver Loop and Casals Place, the party's on so come out and enjoy the festivities. It's free and promises to be filled with food, fun and excitement.

On Saturday, July 7th, we will host a Pizza and Ice Cream Social in the Bldg.

10 Association room (rear lobby of Bldg. 10B). This event is for all Bldg. 10 residents, children and adults. Flyers will be posted shortly.

Just a reminder, our Nordic Lodge bus trip is a go. A full day of eating, drinking, shopping and playing will be the order of the day. Saturday, July 28th is the date. Bus will leave from 140 Debs Place at 7:30 a.m. sharp.

Building 10 Association Mission Statement – The overall goal of the Building 10 Association is to continually seek improvements in the quality of life for Building 10 cooperators and its families. The mission of the Building 10 Association Board is to be advocates for the Riverbay Corporation and for Building 10 cooperators and families. We will seek opportunities to source information that will be useful to its members and plan for activities that will enhance the life and well-being of all.

Have a safe, exciting, enjoyable summer.

—Carol Campbell

scheduled to take place within the next 72 hours.

Clearly, there’s room for improvement. However, we’ve identified several cooperator concerns, and fully expect that Management will be able to report back when they’ve made the transition to satisfy those areas of concern.

In the past, I have addressed items that cooperators are currently being charged fees for when these items are broken, worn out, or otherwise cease to be of practical use. I fully intend to bring a discussion before the full Board to address a more equitable fairness regarding those items and charges.

In closing, I want to congratulate all of the youngsters who we honored back on June 9th at the Education Committee’s Best & Brightest Awards ceremony.

I want to personally thank New York State Senator Jamaal Bailey, Riverbay Corp.’s General Manager Noel Ellison, and Rev. Dr. Sheldon E. Williams for their support and for their incredible words of wisdom and encouragement to the graduating young students, all achieving a report card grade of 90 percent or better.

Thank you, Assemblyman Benedetto, for awarding our youngsters.

Thank you, parents, for your wonderful children!

I want to thank committee members Christine Adderly, Tamira King, Kemi Olorunseni, Shirely Saunders, Rev. Dr. Sheldon E. Williams, Sandy Krasnove, Annette Newman, Rev. Dr. Robert Smith, Bishops Angelo & Nancy Rosario and Josie Ferguson for their contributions all year long. Thank you to Board members Andrea Leslie and Leah Richardson for your Education Committee contributions.

Thank you to Riverbay Board Director Jerome Rice who took incredible pictures for both the morning and afternoon events, and to our Board liaison, Sharan White, who has worked very hard in making the first two, and this, the third, Annual Best & Brightest Awards program a complete success every year.

Thanks again, everyone!

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Congratulations, Graduates!

Great Job, Bocheng!

2018 Co-op City Scholarship Awardees

Congratulations, Bocheng Hu, on graduating from High School of Computers and Technology at Evanders Child. You made the family proud and we wish you the best in your new future at Baruch College.

Also, great job on earning the Bronx entrepreneurship scholarship.

Love, —Mom, Dad and your sister

So Proud Of You, Jaminah!

Board Director Francine Reva Jones, also known as Elder Jones, attended the May 12, 2018 graduation ceremony of Jaminah Norman (right) from the North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University with a Master of Science in Biology. Elder Jones mentored Young Daughter Jaminah Norman through the youth program called Blue Nile Passage, Inc. sponsored by the Abyssinian Baptist Church of Harlem, Rev. Dr. Calvin O. Butts, III, Pastor. Ms. Norman will continue her education in order to obtain a doctorate degree. The Jones and Norman families are very proud of Jaminah's accomplishments and wish her continued success.

—Francine Reva Jones

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Building 9 Association

Greetings.

Happy July 4th! I hope you all enjoy our very own Co-op City fireworks display, Tuesday, July 3rd, on the greenway.

Congratulations to the recently installed Riverbay Board directors.

Bartow Avenue Animal Shelter proposal update: Thank you Wanda, Michelle, Evelyn, Vanessa and the 500+ others who joined us for this important discussion. We are grateful for the overwhelming majority vote of support by Community Board 10 members, as well as the continued support from our Bronx District 12 City Council Member Andy King.

Wars are won battle-by-battle. We must remain vigilant and continue to steer the decision-making process. The land use process does not end with the Community Board 10 vote. The community board is only one step in the process. The New York City Charter requires certain actions that are reviewed by the City Planning Commission to undergo a Uniform Land Use Review Procedure (ULURP). ULURP is a standardized procedure whereby applications affecting the land use of the city are to be publicly reviewed.

The next step in the review process is the Bronx Borough President's review/recommendation. Please call, fax, email, petition, etc., to gain support from BP Ruben Diaz, Jr. to protect and preserve our community. Next will be a review and recommendation by the City Planning Commission. Contact the City Planning Commission by phone, fax, email, petition and/or online (call 311 or google CPC).

After CPC review and recommendation, the application/certification goes to the City Council (not only the District 12 Council member) for review and recommendation. Let's support our council member by letting the entire city council know what Co-op City does not want in our community. The Mayor's office has shown support for the application/certification. Do not be deterred. Contact City Hall and make clear your demands. Act now. Yes, we can. Si, se puede. This is our forever home. It is worth fighting to make it the best home it can be.

Our 2018 Summer Fun Day was postponed due to thunderstorm forecast.

Rain date is scheduled for today, Saturday, June 30th, 12-6 p.m. If you have not done so already, please contact me for delivery of your pre-ordered 2018 t-shirts.

For those who did not pre-order our 2018 Section Two Summer Fun Day t-shirts, we will offer the t-shirts as a fundraiser at a later date.

The Amano automated garage system has begun rollout in Garage 3. Hopefully, the kinks will be worked out before they begin implementation in Garage 2.

The NYPD 45th Pct. NCO (Neighborhood Coordination Officers) initiative will begin this summer. Co-op City and City Island will be a single sector assignment. The concept is similar to the old 'Beat Cop' neighborhood policing format.

More information to follow after July 17th.

"Do not react to toxic people. Not giving them a reaction when they desperately seek it, is far more powerful." —Unknown —Linda Collins

Funders and scholarship judges gathered on Saturday, June 16th to honor the six winners of this year’s Assemblyman Michael Benedetto’s Co-op City Scholarship competition. Each recipient was presented a $500 prize. The winners, holding their Citations from Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz, Jr., are (L-R) Nancy Asante, Kayla Pluviouse, Jayda Gwyn, Avana Francis, Kaitlyn Yawson and Kamrin Pressley. Joining the honorees are (L-R) Leonard Murrell (judge); Congressman Eliot Engel (funder), Leon Tulton (judge), Reverend Dr. Robert A. Smith (judge), James Alston of McCall’s Bronxwood Funeral Home (funder), Noel Ellison of Riverbay Corporation (funder), Monica Major representing the Office of the Bronx Borough President (funder), Reverend Dr. Deborah Jenkins (judge), Assembly Member Michael Benedetto (funder) and Prestige Properties and Development (funder, not pictured). This scholarship was the brainchild of Rose Kaufman, a former Co-op City resident.

Photo by Iris Figueras

It’s Graduation Time!

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

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Director’s Viewpoint

Mary Pearson Secretary

Hello, Co-op citizens. Just look what you’ve done.

You elected me to the Board. My, oh my. Thank you!

Let me take my first viewpoint to reintroduce myself, to tell you what I’ve done, and to let you in on my ideas for Co-op City.

Who am I? I’m a feminist, a democratic socialist, a married woman, a double step-mom and a quadruple stepgrammy. I’m a musician, an entertainer, a bandleader, and a producer. I’m a perennial student, a late bloomer, a Co-op City resident, and a troublemaker.

You can wear a ton of different hats by the time you reach the age of 69.

What Have I Done with My Life?

I went off to college with the other 96% of my Rockville Centre classmates in 1967, squeaked through three and a half years at Stony Brook, and dropped out to sing in dives for a couple of decades.

Halfway through that glamorous adventure, I met the love of my life and continued singing and playing and slogging through the business until I became a full-time working New York City musician.

I had a play produced, got a record deal, watched the label slip under, lost my voice, got it back, went back to school, and in 2009 became a City College Communications grad.

I’ve always been good with words. I’ve written jazz reviews, grants, songs, plays and dozens of politically charged “Letters to the Editor.” Perhaps you’ve read a few of them in the Co-op City Times over the years.

Trouble-Maker I’m passionate about justice. I’ve been a diversity-loving political activist, from my anti-war college days to my time spent in the early 80’s with my dear friend and East Village neighbor, civil rights lawyer Haywood Burns.

My activist streak rekindled in August 2014 when Eric Garner was killed for selling loose cigarettes. I rallied in Staten Island, I rode the Co-op City protest bus to D.C., I joined ACLU’s People’s Power and rallied in Albany with NYCLU (New York Civil Liberties Union) for police transparency.

I helped reinstate the Co-op City Working Families Chapter and helped build Indivisible Co-op City. I’ve petitioned and rallied against the Bartow billboards and for Bernie Sanders. I believe what Bernie Sanders believes. I march, rally and lobby in the name of economic, racial, social, criminal, and environmental justice.

I've supported SPLC (Southern Poverty Law Center) in its fight for tolerance and justice for 20 years. Every month, I donate a little bit of money to the ACLU (American Civil Liberties Union), WFP (Working Families Party), Move-On, and Emily’s List.

I also contribute frequently to the United Farm Workers, Easter Seals, and several Gay rights organizations.

I contribute to Black Lives Matter whenever I shop online. AmazonSmile automatically contributes a tiny percentage to a non-profit of your choice when you shop. You can be cheap and philanthropic at the same time.

Co-operation vs. Competition I strongly believe co-operation beats competition. I don’t live in Co-op City by accident.

I ran with the Coalition to Save Affordable Housing team because I believe in what the Coalition stands for and what it stands against: It stands for an affordable and well maintained community and against dilapidation, privatization and gentrification.

Haven’t you noticed greener grass, more trees in bloom, more flowerbeds, less litter? We’re getting more beautiful every day.

I’ve Got Pet Peeves We need better signage. Have you ever stood in a

Greetings and Thanks

rainstorm facing a trio of Towers not knowing which one was which? I have, more than once.

We need more stop signs, more yield signs and fewer lethally placed pedestrian crossings. We need buffer zones painted on troublesome roadways, especially in Section Five.

We’re getting our garage back doors replaced soon. How about installing a hotel-style swipe card system on the doors to gain entry to all of the garages? How convenient would that be for visitors from other garages!

New York City is initiating a Fair Fare. How about a Senior Fair Fare? Why are senior discount MetroCards honored on express buses only 75% of the time? Those cards can be used on other buses and the subway at all times. Why do express buses discriminate?

Section Five has gorgeous views of the water, except when the brush takes over. Why can’t the brush be cut down and benches placed along the river’s edge fences?

You’ve Got Pet Peeves I’ve already gotten an earful from several neighbors I’d never met before my run for the Board. I expect to hear more comments, complaints, and suggestions every time I head out to the supermarket or line dancing class or karaoke.

If we don’t run into each other in person, here’s a number you can use to reach me by voice message or text: 718-219-2211. Once I figure out how to access it, you can also email me at mpearson@riverbayboard.com.

Just look at that email address – riverbayboard.com.

My, oh my. Thank you.

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Free Pre-K For All seats now available! All children born in the year 2014 are eligible!

• Free Pre-K Program • Prepares for Success in Kindergarten • Department of Education Program • Open Mon.-Fri., 8:00 a.m. - 2:20 p.m.

• Certified Teachers in All Classrooms • Daily Meals and Snacks Provided • Field Trips / Community Outings

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Building 21 Association

Co-op City Times / June 30, 2018

You Are Everything And Everything Is You “We,” the people of CO-OP City, have chosen to live here, in a cooperative community. We are not tenants; we are shareholders and cooperators. CO-OP City is the best kept secret in New York, hands down. We must cooperate with each other in order to make and keep our community one of the best places to live in New York. How do we do that? Our intention is to answer that question in The Tank.

THINK TANK at Building 21 needs your input…Everyone is welcomed.

Come and lend your intention to The Tank every Friday evening, 8:30 -10 p.m. in the “Gathering Room” in the rear of Building 21B (120 Bellamy Loop). All of us want a better CO-OP City, and the best way to have that, is to be informed and take advantage of the infrastructure that protects and guides us. You are Riverbay and Riverbay is you.

Floor Captains will make CO-OP City Work Better All we ask of anyone kind enough to be a Floor Captain is as follows: 1. CONTACT NUMBERS (FOR YOUR FLOOR ONLY) LIST ALL EMERGENCY CONTACT NUMBERS AND DISTRIBUTE TO EACH NEIGHBOR 2. CO-OP CITY TIMES PLACE THEM AT EACH APARTMENT DOOR (Delivered on Saturdays) 3. ELEVATOR NOTICES READ THEM AND TALK TO YOUR NEIGHBORS ABOUT THEM 4. PROMOTE: MEETINGS, CLUBS AND GATHERINGS 5. ENCOURAGE YOUR NEIGHBORS TO: VOTE – VOTE – VOTE! IN THE RIVERBAY ELECTION MAKE CALLS TO THE RIVERBAY OFFICES SECURITY — 718-671-3050 CSO OFFICE — 718-320-3300 Rewards Points Program Winner will be announced in the next edition of the Co-op City Times. The 21 Association Rewards Point Program 2018 ended yesterday (after this article was written). The rewards are for all 21 Association members, but not 21 association board members. Note: A member is ANY shareholder who has paid their annual $5.00 dues to the Building 21 Association.

Every shareholder of CO-OP City is eligible to be a paid member of the Building 21 Association.

We are dedicated to the self-development and empowerment of every shareholder in CO-OP City. We are passionate about our community are you? Each one of us, multiplied by all of us, equals a force for good. See you around the neighborhood!

—Michelle Marbury

Black Forum

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Food Pantry Update Black Forum has not been allowed entry into the food pantry since the fire which occurred at a restaurant in March 2018. We want to thank community members who have supported us through making phone calls on our behalf or signing petitions. We will not give up until the pantry reopens or we are able to find a temporary location within Co-op in order to continue serving the community. Black Forum was born of this community over 20 years ago and we have no plans on leaving it behind.

We continue to seek signatures for the petition being circulated. It asks Riverbay to act now to make every effort to provide a viable, independent space for the food pantry to exist. Black Forum is in constant talks with Riverbay to find a space so that we can restart operations. The voice of the community is critical to helping us reopen. Please sign the petition.

To those who stop us on the street or call the office expressing the need for pantry services, we hear you. Please know we are doing all that we can to reopen, but we need your help. Call 718-320-8035 if you are able to work with us as we get petition signatures from Co-op City residents. We seek your support whether you are a guest of the pantry or not. The petitions will be delivered to Riverbay management and elected officials.

Defensive Driving Course Defensive Driving courses have ended for the season. The classes will return in September 2018. The dates will be posted during the summer. Thank you to all students who joined us this season. We look forward to meeting new ones come fall. Remember, you can lower your liability insurance cost by 10% and remove up to 4 points from your driver’s license. The class is $35 and is held in Dreiser Loop. Hope to see you this fall.

Sugar House Casino – Philadelphia, PA (only 13 seats available) Saturday, September 22. The cost is $45 with a $20 slot play casino rebate.

We are accepting monies now. Payment is due by September 8. Seats are issued when complete payment has been received. No exceptions. We look forward to winning with you! Please call 917-209-5334 or 718-320-0033 if you have questions.

Nordic Lodge & Foxwoods Casino Trip The Saturday, August 18th trip to Nordic Lodge and Foxwoods Casino is SOLD OUT. We appreciate everyone who expressed interest. Pick-up and dropoff are at Dreiser Loop, Asch Loop and Section 5. Pick up times will be posted shortly. Please call 917-209-5334 or 718-320-0033 if you have questions.

Contact (718) 320-8035 or coopcityblackforum@gmail.com. We look forward to hearing from you.

—D. Illis

Throwing garbage and other objects from apartment windows is UNLAWFUL, DANGEROUS and could cause you to receive a community complaint and fine.

Coalition To Save Affordable Housing

The Coalition to Save Affordable Housing invites cooperators to join us for a Pot Luck Celebration of our great victory in the Board of Directors election. This marks the third consecutive year the Coalition’s candidates have won, by far, the most seats in the annual Board elections. We must be doing something right. Responsible leadership that has brought new, better management is winning the day for Co-op City and affordable housing. We want Co-op City to remain the best example of the benefits affordable housing can bring to communities everywhere.

So please join us on Monday, July 2nd at 7 p.m. in Dreiser Community Center, rm.1, and meet your new Board directors. It’s a Pot Luck celebration so bring something if you would like to. Let me know what you want to bring so we can have a good variety of dishes. With or without something, all are welcome to join the celebration. We encourage shareholders to be more active in the community and our celebration is a good place to start.

Call and let me know what you want to bring. If I’m out when you call, just leave a message with your name, number and what you would like to bring and I’ll get back to you. Don’t wait too long though. The celebration begins on July 2nd.

—Bruce Silberman

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Director’s Viewpoint

Francine Reva Jones Assistant Secretary

To those shareholders who voted, I thank you. To those shareholders who voted for me, I thank you very much. The community has elected me and three members of my team, “Progress is Our Mission,” Rod Saunders, Cheryl Jenkins and Mary Pearson. Unfortunately, Deborah C. Nelson did not make it this time and I hope she will try again. I was unsuccessful in my first two attempts, but victorious on the third try. I especially thank the members of the Coalition to Save Affordable Housing for their devotion and hard work.

The 2018 Riverbay Election Committee, headed

by Director Claudia Sampson, worked diligently in order to reach the required quorum of 5,037, which is one-third of the eligible shareholders. However, the voter turnout was low and I was disappointed. I believe this is the fourth consecutive year that our community was unsuccessful in reaching a quorum by the deadline date.

Following last year’s election, I proposed a resolution on voting, with input from the Sales and Leasing Committee, which I chaired. My Board colleagues opposed the resolution because it involved a consequence for not voting. It was suggested that educating the cooperators was a more acceptable solution to the non-voting issue. The Board president also suggested that my committee should continue discussing this issue and bring recommendations to the Board.

In the meantime, educating the community about the importance of voting was considered the best thing to do. This was done, and we still failed to reach a quorum by the deadline. Recently, another Board director proposed Resolution #18-20 that includes reasonable choices. Shareholders can vote for up to five candidates. Shareholders can also vote for zero candidates. They would merely need to check the appropriate box/circle, and their ballot would be counted. Should a shareholder choose to ignore these choices and not vote at all, a $50 surcharge would be assessed. I will attempt to amend Resolution #18-20 by adding another choice, i.e., that the non-voting shareholders attend a New Cooperators Orientation session where information about the obligation to vote would be stressed. I believe it is a mistake to allow shareholders to reject their responsibility to decide on the leadership of the Co-op City community. I have also asked the Board president to research the pros and cons of proxy voting and

Thanks for Your Vote

majority voting. What do you think? If you have suggestions, please contact me. I have heard from one shareholder and I thank her for her ideas.

My team campaigned hard before the deadline of May 23rd and, when we failed to reach a quorum. I campaigned even harder when the deadline was extended to June 12th. During my campaigning, I spoke with many shareholders. Some had already voted, most said that they had not yet voted, while others said that they would not vote. Being curious about why someone who lives in the community would not vote, I questioned them as to “why not?”

Some said that they did not know the candidates, to which I responded that they could read about them in the Co-op City Times; that they could watch them on our cable station because the forums were still being televised; and they could read the candidates’ online ballot statements. The complaints were that there were too many illegal dogs, apartments being sublet, rising cable costs and the smoking and smell of marijuana.

Cooperators, we are moving into a dangerous era when residents are reluctant to vote in their own community election. And that is why we have the U.S. President that we have today. African-Americans, as well as many other Americans, liked former U.S. President Barack Obama and elected him twice.

In the last Presidential election, Bernie Sanders was my choice. When he was no longer in the running, I felt it my obligation as an American citizen to make a choice. Candidate Hillary Clinton lost for several reasons. However, had Americans come out strong for her, I believe she would have won. Under the current President, some Americans have stated that our country is moving from a democracy to a dictatorship. This is what can happen when you relinquish your voting right.

Remember, evil will prevail when good people sit back and do nothing.

Board Committees The Board committees will be announced shortly. Please consider joining one of them.

Co-op City’s 50th Anniversary I am so looking forward to celebrating our 50th Anniversary with friends and neighbors. It is my understanding that slow progress was being made in the planning

Co-op City Working Families Chapter

Election of Officers The officers of our chapter for 2018/2019 are Alethea Cherebin, president; Kelly Canzoneri, vice president; and Mary Pearson, secretary/treasurer, with Members-at-Large John Gale and Stuart Edwards.

The Co-op City Working Families Mission As a political party, Working Families works 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. Next Meeting Beginning with September 2018, meetings will be held on the 4th Tuesday of each month through June 2019 (with the exception of December) at 7:30 p.m. in room 35, Einstein Center, Section Five.

Happy Summer to All For details or information email: mpjazz@optonline.net.

—Mary Pearson

and, therefore, the Board president became involved.

The request for a budget was made and it amounts to about $400,000.00. I voiced my objection on spending that much.

Spelling Bee Televised The African-American Association and the Riverbay Fund sponsored the 5th Annual Spelling Bee on April 28th. Children in the 4th-8th grades participated in this friendly competition. The first, second and third prizes were gift cards for $100, $50, and $25, respectively. The recording of the event will take place in the next week or so. The candidates running in the Riverbay Board race could not be viewed on television, as it would give them additional exposure, which would be unfair to the other candidates. Therefore, the Riverbay Fund President, Rod Saunders, and I, could not be televised and the broadcast could not be shown until after the election was completed. Please watch for notices regarding the broadcast and have your children and grandchildren view it also. The Spelling Bee was a positive community event for the whole family.

Many thanks for the participation by Ebony Raé Lambright, Elder Barry E. Lee, Cheryl Birdsall, Rod Saunders, Tamira King, Janie Williams and all the parents who involved their children in this contest.

We would like to have twice as many children participate next year and look forward to seeing many of the families again.

Building Association Meetings Most of the building association meetings have adjourned for the summer. Have a safe and enjoyable summer.

I can be reached at fjones@riverbayboard.com or 718-671-5957.

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American Legion Post 1871

Retirees Of Dreiser Loop

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American Legion Leadership (Bronx County) seat. A check or money order only Travel Events: (Price includes The American Legion Family across the nation elects new officers this Coach Bus; located at Dreiser Loop, payable to RETIREES OF DREISER LOOP will be accepted. Committee in front of H&R Block) month to run the affairs of the organization for another one year according • July 10-12th (Tues.-Thurs.), “DOVER members will be available in the Dreiser to the organization’s by-laws and constitution. The Legion Family includes DOWNS HOTEL & CASINO.” Price: clubroom 19 (718-379-0377) on MonLegionnaires, the Auxiliaries and The Sons. Here in Post 1871, we do not Double $400/Single $490. Contact: Serita days and/or Thursdays, 2:00-5:00 p.m. have The Sons as part of the family, like the other posts.

Good And Welfare 347-564-5722/Barbara W., 718-320G., The very first and great news is that at the County Convention, which was wishes to Sylvia Polite and Wini Best 0500. held on Friday, June 8, at the Samuel Young Post #620, two members of Post Saltus for a speedy recovery.

• Sept.

9-14th (Sun.-Fri.) MYRTLE 1871 were elected and sworn in as members of the board. Past County ComThose of you still under the weather, BEACH & CHARLESTON, SC. Price: mander, Robert Feliciano, was elected as the vice commander (membership) know that you are thought of warmly and Double $729 pp/Single $819.

Deposit while Post commander Toba was elected the vice commander (Oratorical wished brighter days.

Call Josephine required ASAP $100 payment each for Contest). This is a great achievement for Post 1871 and I just want to use this 718-320-0539, regarding illFlowers, and for single as follows: Double doubles medium to congratulate the two vice commanders, as well as American $243 and Single $273. Due by each date - nesses and bereavements.

Legion of Co-op City. It is definitely going to be a great year, as American Our next JAZZ UP YOUR HEALTH 5/2, 6/4 & final, 7/2. Travel protection Legion will mark its 100th year as an organization in 2019. insurance available. Contact: Serita G., WITH A SENIOR SPA DAY will be Post 1871 Auxiliary 347-564-5722/Barbara W., 718-320-0500. Wednesday, July 25th. Call Claudette D., On Monday, June 11, at the Dreiser Loop office of the AARP, the Legion 718-379-4784, or Hattie L., 718-671-8449, Theatre Committee: (Price Auxiliary of Post 1871 had their last meeting before summer. With the if interested in joining us on our upcomIncludes Van Transportation, direct supervision of Post 1871 Commander, the Auxiliary elected new Dreiser Loop Opposite Rehab Center) ing SENIOR SPA DAY. officers to run the affairs of the organization. The new officers of the organAttention! The RETIREES need expe• Aug. 8th (Wed.) “DONNA SUMization for the 2016/18 are: president (Deloris Cornelius); vice president MER MUSICAL” at the Lunt Fontanne rienced part-time freelance drivers ASAP (Frances Wilson); secretary (Gertie Brown); treasurer (Doris Rowe) and Theatre. W. 46 St. Showtime: 2:00 p.m. with a CDL license with passenger enassist. treasurer (Stephanie Corbett).

Price: $107. Deposit: $50. Balance $57 dorsement with at least 3 years’ experiAmongst several issues discussed and ratified at the meeting was the due by July 26th (Thurs). Contact: Lois ence and a clean driving record. This volissue of meeting days and time. Going forward, the Legion Auxiliary will unteer position requires transporting Scott, 347-207-0523.

• Oct. 24th (Wed) “PHANTOM” play, members and friends safely to and from continue to meet in room 0 at the Dreiser Loop on the first Friday of every "…a gripping story, richly drawn charac- special events within the Bronx, as well month at 11 a.m. All Auxiliary members should take note of this new develters, and music that can break your heart as to outer boroughs. Stipend can be opment, as they return on Friday, September 7, for the first meeting. At the with its beauty.” Showtime: 11:00 a.m. at expected for each trip. Please call C. September meeting, the new officers will be sworn in. Commander Toba the Westchester Broadway Theatre. Price: Davis at 718-379-4784 and leave your commended the Auxiliary for the success of the election and for the high $75.

Deposit: $40/Balance $35 due by name, phone number and a brief message. confidence of returning President Deloris as the leader of the group.

Summer is here. “Ah, summer, what Sept.

20th (Thurs). Contact: Marie GreenPost 1871, The Legion power you have to make us suffer and Ryan, 718-671-4949.

At the regularly scheduled monthly meeting of June, which was held on like it.”

— Russell Baker.

Remember – Your deposit, along Saturday, June 16, the last meeting before the summer, the Legion elected Happy 4th of July! with your name and telephone number, is their new board. In a no-contest but one position, the Legion elected the fol—Claudette Davis required to reserve your trip &/or theatre lowing comrades to serve the organization for 2016/18 tenure. They include, but not limited, to: Post commander (Adeyemi LaCrown Toba); vice commander (Norman Thomas); Post Adjutant (Antonio Codrington); finance officer (Bill Gordon); service officer (Katherine Penn); sergeant-at-arm (Kenneth E. Nelson) and chaplain (Richard Lawson).

The election was conducted by Bronx County Vice Commander, Robert Feliciano, and was supervised by the new Bronx County Commander. The new officers were sworn in except for the commander and the sergeant-at-arms who were unavoidably absent. These two officers will be sworn in during the SepSECTION 5 • BUILDING 29C tember meeting on Saturday, September 15. Congratulations.

4240 HUTCHINSON RIVER PARKWAY EAST —Lsjc Adeyemi LaCrown O'toba

CO-OP CITY FOOT CARE CENTER

Co-op City Baptist Church

Rev. Dr. Sheldon E. Williams and the Co-op City Baptist Church family invite you to join us tomorrow at 8:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. for worship service. Sunday School for children and adults is held at 9:15 a.m. We invite you to worship, study, and pray with us.

The Co-op City Baptist Church is located at 135 Einstein Loop, lower level, room 50. Our telephone number is 718-320-3774.

Wednesday midday worship service, all Bible Study classes, the Prayer Warriors and Friday noon prayer service, Sunday School classes and the Friday evening Prayer conference call line are on hiatus for the summer and will resume in September.

Vacation Bible School continues through July 6. VBS will not be held on Wednesday, July 4. Join us for our last week of VBS. We are looking forward to an exciting and inspirational VBS this year. Please save the dates and plan on being uplifted spiritually, God is going to bless our time together.

On Saturday, July 14, the church will hold its annual picnic at Quassy Amusement Park in Middlebury, CT. You are invited to join us for a relaxing day with rides, Live Gospel music and food. Donation is $75 for adults and $55 for children aged 3-12. For additional information, call 718-671-1918, 718-3789-4488, 718-320-3893 or 718-320-3774.

On Friday, October 19, and Saturday, October 20, the Scholarship Ministry will be going to Museum of the Bible in Washington, D.C. Trip includes roundtrip motor coach transportation, overnight accommodations, one breakfast, one all-you-can-eat buffet dinner, and admission to the museum. We will also spend time at National Harbor in Baltimore, MD. Cost is $310.00 pp double room. A non-refundable deposit of $100.00 is due on or before July 29. For additional information, call 917-747-4338, 718-671-1271 or 718-320-3774.

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

—Hattie L. Lucas

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Director’s Viewpoint

Kevin Lambright Assistant Treasurer

KL Bright, a noted writer, once said that “belief is stronger than the truth.” With that in mind, I invite you to take a peek into a community where apathy has become the norm. Not because the people in the community have become disenfranchised, but because it is the easiest, acceptable way to release individuals of responsibility. When someone that they look up to co-signs on their reasoning to be apathetic, they feel elated and justified. When their misinformed leader speaks, they cheer and rally to that leader’s defense because that leader pacifies their will and desire to do nothing and eventually perish into a controlled state of complacency.

The word ignorance is defined as the lack of knowledge, information, learning, etc. It is very different from the word stupidity. Stupidity is when someone has all the knowledge and information and chooses to disregard. Let’s deal only with the assumption of ignorance. For an example of: proof that a person can have academic degrees in Finances/ Criminal Law/Statistical Engineering, etc. But if you ask them to set a formal dining table for six; they would most likely fail. Or if you asked them to wash and set your daughter’s hair, they would undoubtedly

The Audacity Of Responsibility falter at the task.

We all know that a community cannot thrive when divided in policy, social and economic structure.

Their survival can be one of prosperity or continuous struggle. It is a fact that when people are divided and are serenated into continuous struggle, someone else is profiting tremendously.

It is a fact that if we do not turn in our yearly income affidavit, the State of New York issues a penalty of a 50% continuing carrying charge increase for not complying. When we do not meet a quorum for our corporate elections, it costs us, the shareholders, every day that we don’t meet that quorum. This is a cost created by those who do not vote. Just like with our contractors, employees and our management company, if there are no consequences, compliance is non-existent.

Strength In Unity Resolution #18-20 was created to allow the shareholders to participate in completing the process on time and without extra cost to the community. It does not impede on the rights of any individual because it only requires a response, not a choice vote. Shareholders will have the right to mark a box stating none of the above if they choose not to vote for any of the candidates. This will guarantee a quorum every time.

However, if you choose to do nothing, you could either be subjected to re-orientation or pay $50 toward the bill that you will create for all shareholders.

We should be moving in the direction of inclusion as opposed to division. We should not be looking for

Co-op City Seventh-day Adventist Church

For Taming A Horse: A Kingdom History tells of the taming of some pretty wild horses that made their owners, and themselves, of great renown. One such is the massive creature with a massive head, Bucephalus, given in 344 BC to Alexander the Great at twelve or thirteen years of age. Another was the ungovernable stallion of the wealthy Bhuyias in India in 1580. For a long time, the whole country was offered to anyone who could tame the horse. The offer was taken up by an itinerant pilgrim and won. He was elected ruler of the vast estate of 800 square miles with 200,000 people.

Returns on your investments in your life are given to those who strive for it.

You can set something great motion today believing in the promises of God to prosper you with ‘a hope and a future’ (Jer 29:11). Today is promised, tomorrow is not (Matt 6:34). “The living at least know they will die, but the dead know nothing. They have no further reward, nor are they remembered. Whatever they did in their lifetime—loving, hating, envying—is all long gone. They no longer play a part in anything here on earth” (Ecc. 9:5, 6 NLT).

Adam Clarke, the British Methodist theologian and biblical scholar, said of this scripture, “The living know that they shall die – this is so self-evident that none can doubt it ...But the dead know not anything – cut off from life, they know nothing of what passes under the sun. Their day of probation is ended, and therefore they can have no farther reward in living a holy life; nor can they be liable for any farther punishment for crimes in a state of probation, that being ended.” While we are yet alive choose God, and all will be added; including joy, and rest, and peace.

Services and Community Outreach Sabbath School — Saturdays, 9:15 a.m.

Divine Worship Service — Saturdays 11:00 am Adventist Youth Society (AYS) — Saturdays, 3:30 p.m.

Midweek Afternoon Bible Studies — Wednesdays, 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Midweek Prayer meeting — Wednesdays, 7:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Food Pantry — 1st and 3rd Wednesdays, 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. (last name A to M) Food Pantry — 2nd and 4th Wednesdays 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. (last name N to Z) Women’s Bereavement Group Lunch meeting — July 28 “Daniel” Bible Study Teleconference — Mondays, 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. All are invited join us at 712-451-0929 Access Code: 248075# Special Needs Bible Study — Tuesday, June 26, Dreiser Community Center, room #10, 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. For individuals who because of sight impairment, arthritis, multiple sclerosis, paralysis, accident and so forth, cannot read the regular ink-print. Super Giant Print Bibles and audio, among other tools will be used to suit the pace and learning style of each participant. Presently, there are no ASL interpreters to assist. All are welcome.

The Co-op City Seventh-day Adventist Church is located at 1010 Baychester Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475; http://coopcity22.adventistchurchconnect.org/ —Cheryl Silvera

alternative ways to get people not to participate. It is easy to find ways to excuse people from obligatory responsibility. It is easy to find fault in others for our non-participation. It is also easy to rally a couch potato not to stand up. As I respect the opinion of others and look to find ways to bring us together, I comprehend the fact that alternative means of pacification in lieu of responsible co-operative living should be deemed unacceptable in any co-op community. So when someone tells you that it’s snowing, it’s ok to look out the window to check. It’s also ok to consider the fact that it is near impossible for there to be snowfall in 75 degree weather.

My obligation to serve all Co-op City shareholders stands stronger than ever. My oath commits me to serve all shareholders even when we may disagree on certain issues. My service and respect to my fellow Board members have increased since taking that oath.

Yes, to all of them.

Keep in Touch These are times when we need to keep an eye on our family, friends and neighbors. There are people who want what we have and look for opportunities to take it. We must protect and defend one another and our property. Remember, this all belongs to us.

If you see something that seems suspicious, do not hesitate to call Public Safety. I look forward to your correspondence and feedback. I can be reached at klambright@riverbayboard.com or by phone at 646-721-8185.

Building 15A Shareholders Association

There seems to be a huge misunderstanding by not only the residents of Building 15A, but most all shareholders of the Co-op City community as to what are some responsibilities that they have with regard to their ownership.

One of the ground rules is that each cooperator is required to keep the outside of their apartment frame and marble door saddle clean on a regular basis. There is no heavy lifting involved. Just a little spray cleaner and a sponge a few times a year will do it. If everyone cooperates, the hallways will stay in tip-top shape as they should always be.

The second very important issue is that there seems to be an even bigger misunderstanding as to what is considered bulk garbage and thereby requires all residents to bring such items to the area in their basement and cart location designated for such articles and not left in the compactor room at any time.

It would be greatly appreciated by your neighbors and Riverbay staff if you would cooperate with and adhere to this rule. As residents of your buildings, you have an obligation to keep the building clean and safe for one and all. The procedure is part of cohesive living and helps ensure the quality of life we all deserve. Please do your share, as it affects everyone on a day-to-day basis and it is the least you can do to participate in cooperative living.

The following are items considered bulk garbage and are always to be taken to the basement designated location: • All Furniture – Including But Not Limited To: Couches, chairs (all types), tables (all types), bed (including frames, mattresses and box springs (must be wrapped in plastic), lamps and lamp shades (all types) desks and any other type of furniture.

• Appliances: Cooperators should have the company who sold them the new appliance take away the old one – if not, bring it to the basement. These include, but are not limited to: refrigerators, stoves (which can be picked up by Riverbay on Thursdays), dishwashers, ice boxes, microwaves, convection ovens, blenders, TVs, stereos, and any other appliance and/or electrical devices including computers.

• Other Items: Which includes, but are not limited to, carpets and padding, ironing boards, large boxes (fridge, stove, furniture, etc.) should be flattened, all other appliances boxes (flattened), Christmas trees (fake), mats, rugs, paint cans, mirrors (all types) clothing, larger metal items (shelves, frames) large picture frames, etc.

• Compactor Room Items: Items that are to go the compactor room on each floor are: wet trash (to be placed down the chute), small plastic items (bottle, containers etc.), glass bottles (all in the plastic bag) and newspapers, magazines, flattened toilet paper rolls and small boxes (shoe, cereal and similar sized boxes) should be flattened and placed on the wooden shelf.

Condolences to family and friends of Donovan Plummer. The community has lost a loyal friend.

A happy, healthy and fun summer is wished to everyone!

—Dorothea Castle

Co-op City Times / June 30, 2018

Co-op City Sports

Velocity Track Club New York

Velocity Track Club New York athletes have choices to make.

We qualified for the 2018 International Youth Championship, which will be held on July 12th to July 15th at Morgan State University, Baltimore MD. We also qualified for the 2018 USATF Region 1 Junior Olympics Track & Field Championships which will take place during the same dates. The USATF Region 1 is the qualifier for the USATF Hershey National Junior Olympics Track & Field Championship at North Carolina’s AT&T University in Greensboro, NC. Plus, on June 28th to July 1st, we will be competing in the 2018 AAU Region 1 Championship and National Qualifier in Kinston, NY. The top 6 finishers in their individual events and relays, top 4 in their multi-events may advance to 2018 AAU National Junior Olympics Games in Des, Moines, IA at Drake University on July 28th – August 4th.

Through hard work and the Lord’s blessings, we can choose which of the National Championships we want to attend.

Our children have the Velocity Track Club 2018 Indoor USATF Hershey National Track & Field medalists. opportunity to visit the many universities from competing in track & field! This motivates them to attend college/universities and help them decide which one they would like to attend. This summer, we can visit AT&T University, Morgan State University and North Carolina AT&T. If you know or have a child who may be interested in joining this outstanding family, we are having orientation on Thursday, August 23rd in the Bartow Community Center of Co-op City. Parent/guardian must attend orientation for child to try out for the team.

Velocity Track Club will be placing a shed outside the gates of Truman High School’s track, near the tennis courts. The shed is needed to store our training equipment. We need to store our equipment near our training facility, so we can have easy access to the equipment on practice days. Residents, please contact me if your see someone tampering with it.

Our next meet will be on Thursday, June 28th – Sunday, July 1st, the AAU Region 1 Championship at Dietz Stadium, Kingston, NY. Velocity Track Club New York is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit. One hundred percent of your donation will go towards helping our children. Support our youth, so they can continue to do great things! For additional information, you can go to our website Velocitytrack.org or contact me, Coach Winston Dinkins, at 914441-6196 or email watclt@aol.com.

—Winston Dinkins

Matthew Wins Big At Martial Way Kung-Fu In-House Tournament

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On Saturday, June 16, Matthew Miller, 16 year old Co-op City Martial Arts Champion, won big at the Martial Way Training Center’s 2018 In-House Tournament.

Matthew won First Place in the Black Belt division as the youngest competitor of five other Black Belts and one Under Belt Brown sash and then went on to win the grand championship. He also won Second Place in the Black Belt sparring division.

The tournament was hosted

by Martial Way’s founder and owner, Sabonmin Christopher Robinson.

Many parents filled the Matthew is congratulated by the Martial Way Kungdojang watching their child Fu Training Center’s staff and some competitors after compete along with other his grand championship win on June 16. guest spectators.

The previous Saturday, June 9, Matthew won First Place in the Black Belt forms division at the 2018 Open Martial Arts Tournament held here in the Bronx.

Matthew didn’t spar because there were no competitors left.

Last Saturday, June 23, Matthew won the grand championship in the Weapons Division at the Kid’s Free Martial Arts tournament at the Al Oerter Recreational Center in Flushing, Queens. He didn’t compete in the Sparring and Forms division because of no one was in his division. Matthew then gave his championship trophy to the runner up as a kind gesture. Upon his return home, news that he had passed both his English and geometry regents exams awaited him. The 10th grader needs to pass only two more Regents to get the advanced diploma, according to his father, Michael Miller.

In August, Matthew will travel to the US Capitol Classics and China Open where he has won First Place every year since entering the competition. The Capital Classic is the biggest and most prestigious martial arts tournament on the entire East coast. Then, he will close out the year in November at New York’s Karate Tournament Of Champions to be held in Queens, NY.

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Here’s What Really Happened At That Animal Shelter Meeting

Plus, we pay taxes and we support every business in Bronx site.” Audience: “Boo, boo, boo. What do we this entire community. So, we have a right to voice our need for our children?” opinion on every project that involves this community.

The director then went on to explain that they But, unfortunately, some outsiders feel that they looked at 20 sites across the Bronx. But, he stated that this “site fits our needs.” Audience: “Boo, boo, have the right to come here and force us to take a $60 million animal shelter that they don’t want in boo.” A board member then pointed out that ACC their community. My position on this matter? Let had reviewed larger properties on Spofford Avenue On Monday, June 18, 2018, a company named certain good, responsible, and no-nonsense commuand on Bruckner Boulevard.

Animal Care Centers of NYC (ACC) and their supnity leaders from here and from the mayor’s office Councilman Andy King, seated along with the porters came to Co-op City and tried to get Comboard members, then stated, “I grew up with dogs. work together. Then, let us build an incredibly nice munity Board 10 to back their plan for an animal center for our community. It will have educational But, do we put animals over people or do we put peoshelter. But, over 500 of our residents came out and and recreational activities for everyone. Thereafter, ple over animals? We have to listen to the constituents said “no” to their plan, and “yes” to a youth center. this community will be proud of this center. of our communities.” He then proposed that the land We Fight For What is Right Business Operations from the MTA site near Home Depot could be used In anticipation of a tremendous turnout against an Unfortunately, there are several vacant stores in for an animal shelter. Then, he told our residents, animal shelter, Riverbay workers took every single Dreiser. So, we need to rent these stores out and folding chair in the entire Bartow community center “You have my support.” Thereafter, the room was make improvements to this entire area. One filled with applause and praise for what he had said. and placed it in room 31. Then, by 7 p.m., Bartow improvement might occur if the former pharmacy Next, the supporters of this project starting was completely packed out. So, for the most part, our in Dreiser becomes a 99-cent store. Then, the pressing on about this animal shelter. Then, exactly residents had filled up 475 chairs. And, they packed supermarket, Food Universe, is continuing with at 8:44 p.m., thunder violently roared through the out the back and the side areas of room 31. stormy sky. Shocked, the audience started yelling, their plans to improve their store layout. Lastly, we And, as expected, the front area was packed out have to get those other stores fixed and ready for with board members from Community Board 10, “Whoo, whoo, whoo.” business.

Then, as these supporters started coming on employees from ACC, ACC supporters, and our resiCo-op City’s 50th Anniversary - Nearly $400,000 stronger, our residents booed them all out. Supporter: dents. Then, it was on!

Do we really need to spend over $76,000 on two Community Board 10 first reviewed a case about a “You will not get a youth center!” Audience, “Boo, separate party planners for different events? What boo, boo.” So, she sat down. van service that wanted to expand their business into about spending over $30,000 for a PR firm for Thereafter, this meeting sank to a lower level when the Bronx. Then, the next order of business was about these events? Do you honestly think that we need a supporter said, “Not in my backyard! That goes an animal shelter for 2050 Bartow Avenue. to spend our money in this way to celebrate our back to slavery.” So, the audience erupted and booed “We take in about 30,000 animals a year,” the ACC 50th anniversary? her out, “That’s offensive!” director stated. “We’re open 12 hours a day and seven Carrying Charge Increase Noticing that the time was approaching 9 p.m., days a week. We do adoptions and rescues. ACC has a As mentioned before, we are going to get a 1.9 perthe community board had enough of this nonsense food pantry for pets. We do training. And, we will cent increase in August 2018. from these supporters. So, one of the board memhave 100 positions in the Bronx.”

Close bers said that they had heard about this animal Continuing, the mood in the room changed when I do not agree with the way that our money is being shelter through a newspaper article. Then, he crethe director stated, “We spent 2½ years looking for a spent on these so-called anniversary events. ated a resolution “in favor of an animal shelter in Thank you. the Bronx. But, not at this location.”

Questions or comments? Please send a letter to: A vote was then called. And, the vote count Daryl H. Johnson, Riverbay Board Director, c/o Rivershowed that there were 23 affirmative votes and 3 bay Corporation, 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, NY no votes. Thereafter, all you could hear in the room 10475. was joy, “Yeah, yeah, whoo, whoo!!!”

Greetings, Building 14 cooperators! As a candiAlso, please call me at 718-671-4544 if you would Bottom line: As soon as this meeting was over, alledate during this year’s election for the Riverbay like to have a discussion with me. Okay, that’s it for gations were made that someone had called us “lowBoard of Directors, I was not permitted to write artinow. So, please have a wonderful week. And, may lives.” This is a shame because that alleged comment is cles for the Co-op City Times, thus it’s been a few false and we have good residents in this community. God bless you and your family. Thank you. months since we’ve been in touch.

Let me first thank all of you who actively participated and/or supported my bid though it was unsuccessful. I will run again next year. The voter turnout for our building was in the 30-39% range as was the case for the majority of buildings/townhouses throughout the community. Turnout for a handful of buildings (8) topped at 40-45%, while 2-4 fell in the teens. Just as there are lessons that I learned about my campaign process, the election process for our Family Owned and Operated community needs amendments as well. Let’s hope • Large Chapel • Pre-need counseling we won’t have to repeat another 20-day extension. on premises On a separate note, the Board of Elections now • Out of town services allows 17-year-old individuals to work the polls on • Ample Parking on premises election dates. This is a fantastic opportunity to A dignified funeral every family can afford.

• Cremations engage our young people in civic activity and to put • Casket Showroom a little cash in their pockets.

All areas are handicapped accessible on premises The Section 2 Summer Fun Day was postponed until this Saturday, June 30th. Please come out and Personalized & Professional Care • 50 Years Serving Our Community enjoy the festivities. Our committee has worked Worldwide Shipping including Caribbean, Africa & South America hard to make it a fun day for our families and the community. If you ordered an event T-shirt and have not yet picked it up, please call 718.379.4260 as soon as possible to retrieve it.

As has been done in the past, the association will recess for the summer. The executive committee will meet to plan for building association elections Serving all Call and projects to commence in September. I will concultures 24 tribute articles to the paper periodically and to report NOW WEBCASTING TO FAMILY AND FRIENDS ABROAD & faiths Hours any critical news.

Congratulations to all of the graduates, big and www.mccalls.net • director@mccalls.net small, old and young! Enjoy your summer and be 4035 Bronxwood Avenue, Bronx, N.Y. safe.

—Josie Ferguson

Director’s Viewpoint

Daryl Johnson

Association of Building 14 Cooperators

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

Circle of Christ Church

The Circle of Christ Church family extends a warm welcome to you and your family and invites you to come and worship with us at 147 Dreiser Loop, patio level (located in the Dreiser Community Center).

La familia de la Iglesia Circulo de Cristo les extiende una cálida invitación a usted y su familia para que vengan a alabar a Dios junto con nosotros. Nos encontramos en el 147 de Dreiser Loop, al nivel del patio (localizado en el centro Comunal de Dreiser).

We are a multicultural church that embraces God’s love for all. Family unity is very important to us. We have a wonderful Children Ministry focused on learning God’s word.

Somos una Iglesia multicultural que recibe y da del amor the Dios para todos.

La unidad de la familia es muy importante para nosotros.

Our Youth Ministry is very active and dynamic. The youth are involved in music, retreats, concerts, debates, conferences, drama, counseling among many other activities.

Tenemos un ministerio para los jóvenes que es muy dinámico. Los jóvenes disfrutan de música, retiros, conciertos, debates, conferencias, dramas, consejería, y mucho mas.

We also have a food pantry for those in need in our community. Our phone number is 347-945-1992. In case there is no one in the office, please feel free to leave a message, we will call you back.

Suplimos comida a aquellos en nuestra comunidad que lo necesitan. Nuestro teléfono es 347-945-1992 de no haber nadie en la oficina sientancen libres de dejar un mensaje, le devolveremos su llamada.

Co-op City Times / June 30, 2018

Thought for the week Jeremiah 29:13-14 English Standard Version (ESV) 13 You will seek me and find me, when you seek me with all your heart. 14 I will be found by you, declares the Lord, and I will restore your fortunes and gather you from all the nations and all the places where I have driven you, declares the Lord, and I will bring you back to the place from which I sent you into exile.

Reflexion para la semana Jeremías 29:13-14 Nueva Biblia al Día (NBD) 13 Me buscarán y me encontrarán, cuando me busquen de todo *corazón.

14 Me dejaré encontrar —afirma el Señor— y los haré volver del cautiverio. [a] Yo los reuniré de todas las naciones y de todos los lugares adonde los haya dispersado, y los haré volver al lugar del cual los deporté», afirma el Señor.

English services Wednesday, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., Prayer & Bible Study Friday, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., Youth Night Sunday, 11 a.m., Worship and the Word Children Church 5 years old to 12 years old Little lamb nursery.

Thursday, 9 a.m., Prayer and the Word Horario de Servicios en Español Domingo, 9:00 a 10:30 a.m., Alabanzas y Predicación Jueves, 12:00 p.m., Oración y Estudio Bíblico Special Events Vacation Bible School staring July 16 to July 20; Time: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Registration Monday, July 16, at 9 a.m. This is a free event.

—Pastor Sam Colon

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Our Work Continues On The Proposed Animal Shelter

Director’s Viewpoint

Leslie Peterson

My condolences to the family of Donovan Plummer, Riverbay director of the Grounds Department.

Our community has lost a valuable employee who will be missed.

Summer is here so make sure to take part in the many activities provided by our Community Relations Department and the various organizations that make up our diverse community. Start by visiting Section 2 today for SUMMER FUN DAY from noon to 6:00 p.m. near Carver Loop and Casals Place.

I want to congratulate all of the candidates who participated in the recent Riverbay Board elections.

It was disappointing that we did not reach a quorum in the allotted time frame. Whether successful or not, your dedication and commitment to this community is appreciated. There have been several shareholders who have made suggestions about the new voting process. I am sure there will be active debate about the process going forward as we learn what can be adjusted to make it better. I want to give a special thank you to the Rev. Dr. Deborah Jenkins, former Board director, who provided friendship and knowledge during her tenure on the Board. I also hope that former Director Turner continues promoting the college fair and supporting social service issues in the community.

I am very proud of my fellow shareholders who showed up at the recent Community Board 10 committee meeting regarding a proposed animal shelter.

On Monday, the 18th, a Community Board 10 public hearing was held at the Bartow Center and this community showed up to express their opinion regarding the placement of an animal shelter in our community when the majority would rather have a Youth Sports/Community Center. Many speakers from outside the community had an opportunity to state their case for why it should be located here. It was very disturbing to hear some of the comments made, however, the community board voted to support our position. What does that mean?

It means the process continues with the borough president making a recommendation, as well as the NYC Council voting. Although many shareholders signed up to speak, the meeting was halted and the vote taken. It is important for the borough president to know how we feel regarding the placement of this shelter. Our councilman stated that he will vote the will of his constituents and support our position, but he is one vote in the council. In my opinion, it is important for all council people to know how we feel. Councilman Andy King, who will be asked to vote when this proposal is presented, unequivocally stated he would vote based on the will of the people, we love animals, but cherish our youth more.

An opportunity for organizations to learn and understand the process of becoming a 501c3 nonprofit entity is being offered. Many groups ask for funds, but do not understand that granting most

NYC funds to organizations comes with restrictions, one being you must have the 501c3 status.

Check your bulletin board for information so you can RSVP and attend the upcoming workshop, the first will be held on July 17, 2018 at the Dreiser Center, room 10.

Soon you will see poster and information regarding our Whistleblower program. Collectively, we are the eyes and ears of this community and we must protect our investment. Shareholders have commented on issues of concern and feel they fall on deaf ears. This will give you the opportunity to expose or complain about misconduct, such as complaints about health and safety code violations, shareholder fraud, financial mismanagement or other illegal activities.

When the garbage compound was first proposed, a meeting was held with the surrounding buildings and we were assured several items would be addressed. One of those items was a sidewalk on that side of the street so shareholders would not be forced to walk in the street. Although our new management company was not here at that time and may not be aware of the problem, I will bring the situation to them and request they look into the matter.

“You must never be fearful about what you do when it's right.” –Rosa Parks I am always interested in hearing your thoughts. I can be reached by mail at: Leslie Peterson, Riverbay Board Director, 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bx, NY 10475, Tel. @ 718-320-1370, or email at lpeterson @riverbayboard.com.

Broun Place Townhouse Association

The July 4th firework Independence Day celebration is coming up. Please be safe, enjoy and be respectful of community residents.

Congratulations, graduates, and we are especially proud of our grandson, Antonio Evan Miranda. There was a beautiful ceremony celebrating his pre-K graduation and congratulations to Matthew Cavouto, grandson of Mary and Michael Jaye, former cooperator and long time Riverbay employee. Matthew graduated high school and goes on to college.

Congratulations to the five newly sworn in Riverbay Board of Directors and to all the candidates on their hard work and efforts. Next year, it is hoped cooperators will make this process easier. It shouldn’t take a month to deliberate and wait for quorum. A letter to the editor on the subject by Ms. Hattie Overman offers suggestions. Broun Place continues to wonder, what happened to our ballots?

Special thanks and recognition to Sonia Feliciano and Marie Smith. Particularly noteworthy is the “director’s viewpoint” of June 16th. It was remarkable in its content and summation of the “Buildings and Grounds Committee.” This committee’s meetings get the job done and they bring our activists together.

Please read Ms. Felciano’s columns for important community information and updates.

Thank you to all the powers that be for the report on last week’s hot water shut-down and the follow-up on the repair. This was a major problem for a few days, but the agencies are working together on the repair, that is Con Ed and our specialists. We especially appreciate that they were able to turn it back on tem-

porarily while repairs continued.

This week, we received a letter addressed to our home, but a “configured” named occupant, not us. Similar to the phone scam, wanting us to contact them in order to consolidate a debt. Neighbors, be alert to phony letters, emails and telephone scams. Look at where the correspondence comes from. For example, we had an email claiming to be from Chase Bank, but the telltale address of origin was not Chase, result Delete. The phone scams keep coming, do not press for more options or think a lower APR is on the other side. Only, “trouble” is on that side!

June 19th, Broun Place attended the local election debate. It was important to hear what the candidates had to say. Two of the candidates running, opposing long time Congressman Eliot Engel attended, Joyce N. Brisco and Derickson K. Lawrence. By next week, we will have the winner. Thanks for setting up the debate.

Regarding garbage and broken glass, it’s really bad around the basketball court and the double parked and gathering of people blocking traffic is concerning. We support Public Safety taking a role moving the standing vehicles on.

What do you think?

Our deep, heartfelt sincere sympathy and condolences to the family of Donovan Plummer, former director of Buildings and Grounds, on his passing and prayers are sent for the recovery of Cooperator Services Manager and resident of Section 4, Valerie Hayes.

—Eva Lazaar

The Section Five Association Annual Family Fun Day will be Saturday, August 18th. Time: 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. Rain date will be Saturday, August 25th, on the Section 5 Greenway/Buildings 26 thru 35 and the Earhart Lane Townhouses will be celebrating with families, neighbors and friends.

Join us for positive, fun and free face painting, balloon animals, Tap Dance, women’s self-defense demos, fashion show and much more, so stay tune.

Organizations and Churches – Are welcome to set up a table. Contact chairperson Ms. Evelyn Turner, at 917-324-1033 or Mr. Robert Hedgpeth, president of the Section 5 Association, at (718) 320-2656.

Community Board 10 – held a public hearing on Monday, June 18, at Bartow, room 31, at 7 p.m. in the matter of the city application to build a full-service animal shelter/veterinary clinic at 2050 Bartow Ave. Again, it was standing room.

Mr. Hedgpeth and representatives of the Section 5 Association also attended the public hearing.

Cooperators let it be known that they rejected the state-of-the-art animal shelter being built over the priority of a youth center. Councilman Andy King explained the mayor and city council’s plan to have an animal shelter in every

borough and they have until the year 2024 to accomplish this. However, Councilman King stated he supports the will of the people and how is it that animals can take priority over our youths? Joe Beider of CB10 expressed that of the potential sites, there were sites larger than the site at Bartow. Why choose this location which is not ideal? Also, Co-op City has been requesting a youth center for years.

Joe Boiko spoke again regarding the Gun Hill Road vacant land which is state property and said that something could be worked out with the state.

The hour was open up for speakers, those who were in favor of the shelter were met with boos, unfavorable remarks were made, to the point CB10 chairperson, Mr. Peter Sullivan, moved to shut down the speaker’s gallery and go for the vote. An amended resolution was voted on that CB10 is in favor of an animal shelter in the Bronx, but not at the 2050 Bartow location and it was passed to the applause of the Co-op City community.

My fellow cooperators, this is what can happen when we come together to show and voice what we feel and want for our community. We, as a strong community, will not allow outsiders to come in and dictate to us what we should do or have.

—H. Overman

Section 5 Association

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Open Door Ministries

FAITH in Action Full sermon at opendoorministries.net

Community Protestant Church

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Hebrews 11:23 By faith Moses, after his birth, was hidden for three months by his parents, because they saw he was a beautiful and divinely favored child; and they were not afraid of Pharaoh’s decree. 24 By faith Moses, when he had grown up, refused to be called the son of Pharaoh’s daughter, 25 because he preferred to endure the hardship of the people of God rather than to enjoy the passing pleasures of sin. 26 He considered the reproach of the Christ that is, the rebuke he would suffer for his faithful obedience to God to be greater wealth than all the treasures of Egypt; for he looked ahead to the reward promised by God. (The author is probably suggesting two things here: 1) Moses’ reproach was like what was endured by Jesus in His suffering and death, and 2) Moses’ reproach was for the sake of Christ.)

27 By faith he left Egypt, being unafraid of the wrath of the king; for he endured steadfastly, as seeing Him who is unseen. 28 By faith he kept the Passover and the sprinkling of the blood on the doorposts, so that the destroyer of the firstborn would not touch the firstborn of Israel. 29 By faith the people of Israel crossed the Red Sea as though they were passing through dry land; but when the Egyptians attempted it they were drowned. 30 By faith the walls of Jericho fell down after they had been encircled for seven days by Joshua and the sons of Israel. 31 By faith Rahab the prostitute was not destroyed along with those who were disobedient, because she had welcomed the spies sent by the sons of Israel in peace.

1 Faith when perceiving the Divine moves without fear - trusting in God 2 When God actuates faith, that faith outweighs the decrees of human law and government 3 Faith leads one to withstand pain and suffering while cooperating with God 4 Faith in God sees the riches of Divine favor as better than the world’s riches 5 Faith causes one to see beyond the obvious to the work of God 6 Faith will give impetus to the unlikely and impossible as God stretches our understanding 7 Faith leads to obedience which leads to victory through the manifestation of God’s power 8 Faith goes beyond personal sin and weakness and latches on to God’s favor Sunday services are @ 11 a.m. in Bartow Community Center, room 28.

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

Blessings in Christ.

—Pastor Luis Ramos

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

Summer Church Schedule (Dress-Down Attire: July 1 – September 2) Adult Sunday School — 9:00 a.m.

Worship Service — 10:00 a.m.

Communion Service — Every first and third Sundays The following program is at the Church’s Annex: 2053 Asch Loop North (Co-op City) Neighborhood Bible Study — Thursday at 10:00 a.m.

Worship Service begins at 10:00 a.m. Everyone is invited to come and be a part of this special moment set aside each Sunday morning to be in the presence of God. We will be delighted to blend our spirits with yours as we bend both body and soul before our Heavenly Father. We encourage you to spend time with God, and if it be His will, with us at Community Protestant.

Other Scheduled Events Sunday, July 22nd, 10:00 a.m., Family And Friends Day Service at Community Protestant Church. All are welcome.

Shirley Caesar At CPC Saturday, August 25th – Bro. Gary Radio Show presents the Living Legend PASTOR SHIRLEY CAESAR, Live in Concert, at Community Protestant Church.

Tickets: $60. Doors open at 5:00 p.m.; Showtime: 6:00 p.m. For tickets and or additional information, call the church at (718) 862-9172.

September 4 - 7 – The Missionary Ministry sponsors a trip to The Holy Land Experience In Orlando, Florida, the only entertainment park that celebrates the Biblical Word of the Christian Faith. Package includes: Round trip airfare; round trip airport transportation from Bartow Ave. (Co-op City, Bronx); 4-days/3nights hotel accommodation; 3 buffet breakfasts; 1 group dinner, 2-day admissions to the Holy Land Experience; Lunch-To-Go at the Holy Land Experience; transportation from the hotel to the Holy Land and Travel Insurance. $1,055.00 per person double occupancy; $1,003.00 per person triple; $1,295.00 single. $113.00 deposit due May 3, 2018 (nonrefundable after 7/3/2018). For reservation and/or additional information, call (718) 671-0425 or (718) 379-8514.

The doors of Community Protestant Church are open to all to worship and fellowship with Christian believers of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. You are cordially invited to come in, join in and receive your blessing.

—Evan G. Mitchell

Today: Summer Fun Day, June 30, from noon-6 p.m. Summer Fun Day will have refreshments and games including a giant Connect Four. We have fantastic entertainment planned, one man band Juan Ortega, Caribbean Vibes, Music with a Message and throughout the day DJ Val, to celebrate the diversity of our community. Free popcorn, cotton candy, franks and more. The Department of Sanitation and the NY Fire Department (provided no emergency) will attend with recycling and safety information. All are invited. Free t-shirts for the first 50 Youth. Come play with our giant Connect Four, join the neck game races and Name That Tune.

This fantastic day is sponsored by Councilman Andy King, Congressman Eliot Engel, Assemblyman Michael Benedetto, State Senator Jamaal Bailey, Stop and Shop, Bob’s Discount Furniture, Plaza Co-op City LLC, Amalgamated Bank, Stephen Kaufman, Fairway Foods, Riverbay Community Relations and the Riverbay Fund. Thank you to all who assisted in the collection for the Summer Fun Day shirts and to those who pre-ordered their shirt. This fundraiser was very successful and we appreciate your patronage.

The Turkey Hill Ice Cream/Golden Corral trip scheduled for Saturday, July 7, is sold out, but remember the date and be on time for the bus leaving from Bartow Avenue near Sangria restaurant.

Remember The Date! Lobsterfeast at the Nordic Lodge, and 4- hour casino stay at Foxwoods with outlet shopping at Tangers, Saturday, July 14. The bus will leave from 100 Casals Place at 7:30 a.m. Our first stop is at the Nordic Lodge where we will break bread together. We will leave Nordic at 1:30 p.m. and head to the Foxwoods Casino/Tanger Outlets departing for home at 6:30 p.m. We have reservations at the Nordic Lodge, so please arrive on time to board the bus.

Our condolences to the families of those we have recently lost. Our longtime neighbor, Leon, will be missed. Our sympathy to the family of the Director of Grounds, Donovan Plummer.

Join Rivers Run Community Garden on Saturdays in June for Meditation with Latik at 10 a.m. and Bomba by the River on Sunday, July 22 (details to follow).

Checks for Building 13 events should be made payable to Building 13 Assoc.

Inc. and mailed to 100 Casals Place #32K, Bronx, NY 10475. Contacts: Sherrie Hernandez at 914-837-5970, Gail Sharbaan, treasurer, at 718-671-3801 or Leslie Peterson at 718-320-1370, daddpeterson@aol.com. Our website is http:// www.bldg13assoc.com or email us atbthirteen.assoc@yahoo.com.

Again, enjoy the summer and thanks for making our team work.

—Leslie Peterson

Building 13 Association

VISION CARE SPECIALIST

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120 ALCOTT PLACE

(Bldg. 17 • Sect. 3) • Co-op City

718-379-8029 Medicare and many insurances accepted.

DOCTOR’S HOURS: MONDAY: 1:30 - 7:00 PM • WEDNESDAY: 2:00 - 7:00 PM FRIDAY: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM • SATURDAY: 8:30 AM - 2:00 PM CALL FOR AN APPOINTMENT!

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633 Lydig Ave • Bronx, NY 1 block from Pelham Parkway & White Plains Road Accessible by #2 & #5 trains • #12, #22 & #39 buses

DAVID BRODMAN,Esq.

718.239.7110

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Einstein

Dreiser

MENU

Room 49 unless otherwise noted

Room 7 unless otherwise noted

Alternate Kosher Meals are also available

Mon., July 2

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

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

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

Arthritis Exercises 11 a.m. - noon Bingo 1-2 p.m.

Card Games 2-4 p.m.

Dominoes 2:30 p.m.

Library 9:30 a.m.–1 p.m.

Dominoes 10 a.m., Rm. 45 Line Dancing 10-11am, Rm. 45 (NEW) Artopia w/Ivan 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Around The Lunch Table 11:30 a.m.

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

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

Computer Class for Beg, Int. & Adv., 9:30 a.m., Rm 34

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

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

Stay Well Exercise On vacation until Sept. 10 Color Your Stress Away 11 a.m., Rm. 4 Basic Cell Phone & iPad training 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., Rm. 7 Mind Teasers 12 - 1 p.m. Rm. 4 Diabetes Support Group 1:00 p.m. – Last Monday of the month Bereavement Counseling 1:00 p.m., Rm. 13 Gentle Yoga 1:15 p.m. - 2 p.m., Rm. 2 Intermediate Yoga 2-3 p.m.

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

Walking Club 10:30 a.m.

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

Caregiver Support Group 1:00 p.m., 1st & 3rd Tues.

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

Dominoes 2:30 p.m.

Dominoes 10 a.m.

Karaoke by Steven 1–2 p.m., Rm. 45

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

Alert & Alive 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Computer Class – Rm. 13, Beginner 11:00 a.m. – noon Cultural Dance 10:30–11:30 a.m., Aud. B Mind Teasers 12–1 p.m., Rm. 4 Zumba 1–2 p.m., Aud. A Matinee 1:00 p.m.

JASA CLOSED IN OBSERVANCE OF INDEPENDENCE DAY

JASA CLOSED IN OBSERVANCE OF INDEPENDENCE DAY

JASA CLOSED IN OBSERVANCE OF INDEPENDENCE DAY

Library 9 a.m.–1 p.m.

Word Games 9:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m.

Crochet & Knitting 10 a.m. – 11 a.m.

Spanish Class 11 a.m.–12 p.m., Bartow Main Office Chat Session 9:30 a.m.–1 p.m.

Bingo 1–2 p.m.

Card Games 2–4 p.m.

Dominoes 2:30 p.m.

Men’s Line Dancing 9a.m.-10 a.m.

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

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

Chat Session 10 a.m.

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

Bingo 1 p.m. -2 p.m.

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

Dominoes 2:30 p.m.

Dominoes 10 a.m., Rm. 45 Grandparent Connection 1st Thurs., Rm. 35 10:30 a.m.

Arthritis Exercise 11 a.m., Rm. 45 Spelling Bee 11 a.m.

Word Search 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Karaoke by Steven 1 p.m., Rm. 45 Dominoes 10 a.m., Rm. 45 Art 10 a.m., Rm. 45 Bingo 1 p.m. – 2 p.m.

Pokeno 2 p.m.-4 p.m., Rm. 35 Blood Pressure 2nd & 4th Fri., 10 11:30 a.m., Rm. 45 Free Oil Painting Classes Room 38, 10 a.m.-11:30 a.m.

Fri., July 6

Thu., July 5

Wed., July 4

Bartow Room 31 unless otherwise noted

Tues., July 3

Co-op City Times / June 30, 2018

Matinee Movie 10 a.m., Rm. 45 Health & Wellness Support Group 10–11 a.m.

For information, please call: (718) 320-2066

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

JASA WELCOMES EVERYONE AGE 60 AND OLDER! Payments for trips can be made at all three centers. Trip registration policy: There will be no refunds for all trips. All trips include roundtrip transportation! All trips must be paid in advance – JASA will not accept checks under $5.

(FREE) LiveOn NY – SCRIE/SNAP (food stamps) Assistance – Fri., July 6th & 20th, Aug. 3rd & 17th, 9 a.m.-12 p.m., JASA Main Office, 2049 Bartow Ave. No appointments! Walk-ins! First come! First served! Please make copies of your documents before coming to the office.

JASA CLOSED WED., JULY 4TH IN OBSERVANCE OF INDEPENDENCE DAY. Movie Thurs., July 5th, featuring “Black Panther,” Bartow Sr. Center, rm. 31. Showtime: 12:45 p.m.

New Computer Classes at 135 Einstein Loop – Rm. 34, Mon., July 9th for Beg., 9:30-10:30 a.m.; Int., 10:30 a.m.; 11:30 a.m. & Adv., 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Please call 718-320-2066 to register (only 6 seats available).

Shoprite – Mon., July 9th; $3. Bartow, 9:30 a.m.; Einstein, 9:45 a.m. & Dreiser, 10 a.m.

Costco – Mon., July 9th; $5. Bartow, 9:30 a.m.; Einstein, 9:45 a.m. & Dreiser, 10 a.m.

Kosher

Non-Kosher

Apple juice Turkey Burger Whole wheat hamburger bun Potato salad Tossed salad Canned pineapple Alt: Tuna salad

Beef stew Perfect white rice Green bean Sauté

Orange juice Pepper steak White rice Asian cabbage Whole wheat bread Fresh fruit Alt: Egg salad

Oven fried chicken Cous Cous Italian blend vegetables

JASA Closed in Observation of Independence Day

JASA Closed in Observation of Independence Day

Orange juice, Baked Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session fillet of sole fish w/ 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. dill lemon sauce, Blood Pressure 10 – 11:30 a.m. 1st & 3rd, Rm. 8 Green beans & tomatoes, Mashed butterLine Dancing 10 – 11 a.m., Aud. A nut squash, Wheat Piano Sing Along 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. bread, Apple sauce, Drama Club 1:30 – 4:00 p.m.

Alt: Turkey salad Crochet & Knitting 10 a.m.-12 p.m.

Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session 9:30 a.m.-10 a.m., 11 a.m.-12 p.m.

Meditative Moments 11 a.m.–12 p.m., Rm. 8 Pokeno 3rd Fri., 1 p.m.- 2:30 p.m.

Bingo 1 p.m.-3 p.m.

Apple juice Spanish style roast chicken, Roasted potatoes, Steamed carrots, Challah bread, Fresh fruit Alt: Gefilte fish

Pork stir-fry w/vegetables Yellow rice Steamed broccoli

Tuna fish salad Classic macaroni salad Pita halves Garden salad

Fee for lunch is $2.00 & $5.00 for guest

*Menu subject to change without notice.

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

ALL meals served w/margarine and fresh milk

Upcoming Events/Trips

Empire – Tues., July 10th; $5. Bartow, 9 a.m.; Einstein, 9:15 a.m. & Dreiser, 9:30 a.m.

Aldi – Tues., July 10th; $2. Bartow, 9 a.m.; Einstein, 9:15 a.m. & Dreiser, 9:30 a.m.

New Computer Classes at 177 Dreiser Loop, rm. 13 – Tues., July 10th; Wed., July 11th. For Beg., 10-11 a.m.; Int., 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Please call 718320-1345 to register.

Central Avenue – Thurs., July 12th; $13. Christmas Tree Store, Trader Joe’s & Amazing Savings; Bartow, 8:30 a.m.; Einstein, 8:45 a.m. & Dreiser, 9 a.m.

Ridgehill – Fri., July 13th; $7. Bartow, 9:30 a.m.; Einstein, 9:45 a.m. & Dreiser, 10 a.m. Wait list.

Stew Leonard’s – Fri., July 13th; $5. Bartow, 9:30 a.m.; Einstein, 9:45 a.m. & Dreiser, 10 a.m.

Empire – Tues., July 17th; $5. Bartow, 9 a.m.; Einstein, 9:15 a.m. & Dreiser, 9:30 a.m.

Throggsneck Shopping Mall, Target, TJ Maxx, Skechers, etc., – Wed., July 18th; Bartow, 9:30 a.m.; Einstein, 9:45 a.m. & Dreiser, 10 a.m.

Fairway/BJ’s – Fri., July 20; $3. Bartow, 9:30 a.m.; Einstein, 9:45 a.m. & Dreiser, 10 a.m.

IKEA – Mon., July 23rd; $15. Bartow, 9 a.m.; Einstein, 9:15 a.m. & Dreiser, 9:30 a.m.

Woodbury Commons – Wed., July 25th; $15.

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

Wal-Mart – Tues., July 31st; $15. Bartow, 8:30 a.m.; Einstein, 8:45 a.m. & Dreiser, 9 a.m.

Tropicana Casino in Atlantic City – Thurs., Aug. 2nd; $45. Bonus package: $25 slot play & $25 food voucher. Pick-up: 8 a.m., Bartow; 8:15 a.m., Dreiser Loop, & 8:30 a.m., Einstein Loop. Coach Bus; departure from casino, 5 p.m. Continental breakfast served on bus. Payment deadline is Mon., July 2nd. Wait list.

National Museum of African American History, Washington, DC – Thurs., Oct. 4; $85. Payment due Sept. 1st. Light breakfast served on bus.

Bartow, 7:15 a.m.; Dreiser, 7:30 a.m.; Einstein, 7:45 a.m. Return 5:15 p.m. (No refunds).

Please be courteous to your neighbors.

Curb your dog.

Co-op City Times / June 30, 2018

Scheduling Activities Calendar

Mohegan Sun Casino — Thursday, July 19th in Uncasville, CT. Price $35. Rebate, $10 slots and $15 toward food. They have a wonderful buffet and mall for shopping. Pick up at our usual bus stops. Times: Einstein Loop, 8:30 a.m.; Asch Loop by library, 8:40 a.m. and Dreiser Loop by hardware store, 8:50 a.m. If you plan to go, please pay for your trip as soon as possible. Full payment is due 7/5. Bus almost full. When making reservations, please visit the club room or call. If no answer, please leave a message. My schedule is at the end of this article, please respect it. For check pick-up, please call to schedule a pick-up time.

Bingo — We have added two days to our Bingo every week. Mondays and Fridays, all are welcome, l p.m. – 3 p.m. Must be a member after July 31st. $7 for half the year. Starting January 1st, $15.

There is Bingo Wednesday on the 4th of July, if center is open, 1:30 p.m., with Stephen in our club room #39.

Goose Island Seniors

Admission $5 for 3 cards, 12 games and Jackpot.

Extra cards are 25¢ each. Refreshments will be served.

Game Days — Tuesdays and Thursdays. Our club room is set up for Dominoes, Spades, UNO, Kalooki, Mahjong, Exercise DVD and Wii games (Bowling, Tennis, etc.) from 10:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Come and play. Members only. (Members may bring a friend or two to play with them). $1 is collected for refreshments. Wi-Fi available.

Matinee Movie — July 24th, the fourth Tuesday this month at 10 a.m. in room 45. Movie to be announced.

Nunsense — Thursday, August 2nd at Hunterdon Hills Playhouse, Hampton, NJ. Time, 8:30 a.m.

Price, $86, for lunch and show. Joyce DeWitt (Janet from “Three’s Company”) takes the stage in this musical hit comedy with tap & ballet.

Run For Your Wife — Thursday, September 27th at Hunterdon Hills Playhouse, Hampton, NJ. Very funny play. Time: 8:30 a.m. Price $86 for lunch and show.

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FYI: AARP Peachtree Chapter & Caregivers Outreach Ministry Empowerment presents FREE one-on-one Technology Sessions. Bring your mobile devices and you will be shown how to set-up an email, log-in to social media, save your pictures, create flyers and more. Dates: July 9th - August 15th; 5 sessions daily: 9 – 10 a.m., 10 – 11 a.m., 11 – 12 p.m., 12 – 1 p.m. and 1 – 2 p.m. LOCATION: 177 Dreiser Loop, 2nd floor, room 0. Please call 718-379-3159 or 718-320-1946 to reserve a session.

Reminder – Our Holiday Luncheon is scheduled for Wednesday, December 5th at Marina Del Rey; $90/person, 12 p.m.-4 p.m. See Stella B. for tickets.

Get Well Wishes to Sylvia Polite.

Good & Welfare – Please contact our Good & Welfare coordinator, Frances Wilson, 718-6715493, if you have a family member who has passed or one of our members who is sick, in the hospital or in a nursing home.

2018 Tour Activities July 21: Nordic Lodge & Foxwoods Casino – AllYou-Can-Eat lobster buffet; 4-hour stay at Foxwoods Casino; deluxe motor coach transportation. $170.

Seats available. Contact Hannah, 718-379-7962.

September 5 — September 6 – Dover Downs Hotel & Casino w/Live Marvin Gaye Tribute Show; $50 slot play; 1 night stay at hotel; 1 breakfast, 1 dinner; tour of Dover Delaware & farmers market.

Price: $309/person double; $395 single; $100 deposit due ASAP; $100 due May 1; Balance due June 30. Contact Hannah 718 379-7962.

2019 Tour Activities April 1-12, 2019: Panama Canal 11-night Cruise on the Norwegian Jade – Price includes roundtrip flight to Miami (FL); ports of call include Cantagina, Columbia; Panama Canal/Gatein Lake; Puerto Limon; Roatan Bay Islands; Harvest Cape, Costa Maya, Mexico; 3 days at sea; valid passport is required; all meals on board the ship. Only SINGLE Oceanview Category available - $3,954 (price change); $350/person DEPOSIT DUE IMMEDIATELY to hold your reservation; insurance available and must be paid with deposit; Final payment due October, 2018; only 5 cabins available in each category. Contact Judith, 718 379-3370 Attention: When signing up for the above trips, please give your name, phone number and a deposit.

Checks/money orders made payable to AARP Chapter 4997 with the name of the trip in the memo section of your check/money order. Room 0 (Dreiser Community Center) is opened Monday or Thursday, noon – 3 p.m. for checks to be dropped off (in an envelope w/Group/Trip Leader Name).

They may be mailed to the Group/Trip Leader.

—Delores Debnam To all members: Happy Birthday to all members who celebrate their day in the month of July: Cannen Ponce, Helena Kent, Jonathan Felix, Regina S. Usher, Ann Perez, Audrey Chambers, Rosa Copeland and Richardine Sullivan.

Special Mass — September 16th for Lydia Ruiz, president of the Cancer Care Fund, Einstein. Mass given at St. Michael’s Church presented by Joyce Wilson & The Senior Citizens Social Club of Goose Island. Please try to attend.

Note: Call Ann or Stephen at Goose Island Seniors, 718-379-9613, or visit us at 135 Einstein Loop, rm. 39, Bronx, NY 10475. Visit Ann, Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Visit or call Stephen in room #39, every Mon. & Fri. from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. and 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.; Tues. & Thurs., 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. and 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. and Wed., 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. – 8 p.m. Call Stephen on cell at 347-847-1941.

Good health to all.

—Stephen Roberts Sr.

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Pentecostal Tabernacle

The Co-op City Pentecostal Tabernacle, 100 Co-op City, Building 22A, Bronx, NY 10475, invites everyone to worship service on the following days: Sunday School for all age groups begins at 10:30 a.m. Worship service begins at 11:45 a.m.

Prayer and fasting service will be held every Wednesday morning at 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Regular prayer meeting and Bible study will also be held at 7:30 p.m.

Bible study will be held every Friday evening at 7:30 p.m.

Focus: The power of the incorruptible Word of God is able to lead souls to a new experience and the eternal life.

Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, which, according to his abundant mercy, hath begotten us again unto a lively hope by the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead.

To an inheritance incorruptible, and undefiled, and that fadeth not away, reserved in heaven for you, Who are kept by the power of God through faith unto salvation ready to be revealed in the last times.

For as much as ye know that ye were not redeemed with corruptible things, as silver and gold, from your vain conversation received by tradition from your fathers; But with the precious blood of Christ, as of a lamb without blemish and without spot; Who verily was foreordained before the foundation of the world, but was manifest in these last times for you, Who by him do believe in God that raised him up from the dead, and gave him glory; that your faith and hope might be in God. Seeing ye have purified your souls in obeying the truth through the spirit unto unfeigned love of the brethren, see that ye love one another with a pure heart fervently. (1Peter 1: 35, 18-22) A new commandment I give unto you that ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if ye have loved one to another. (John 13:3435) In St. John, Chapter 13, Jesus speaks of love while experiencing betrayal which would lead him to the cross, where he sufferers pain and insult from the ones he loved the most. Abandonment from his close disciples while his enemies closing in on him yet he was teaching them love and forgiveness.

One great example is 1 John 3:16 Hereby perceive we the love of God because he laid down His life for us: and we ought to lay down our lives for the brethren.

Behold, what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called the sons of God. (I John 3:1) God loves us with an everlasting love; therefore, we should love one another.

For further information, call (718) 324-0334.

—Rev. R. Sibblies

Co-op City Times / June 30, 2018

Traditional Synagogue

General Information: The Traditional Synagogue is located in Section 5, 120 Erdman Place in the rear lobby of Building 27B. It is on the ground floor of Building 27B and 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 Saturday morning starting 9 a.m. After services, we always have a nice kiddush.

The synagogue has a Facebook page, Traditional Synagogue.

The synagogue needs men to help make a minyan.

There are a lot of Jewish men who live in Co-op City who don’t come to service. Please come by 9:30 a.m. so we can take out the Torah. The Traditional Synagogue is the only synagogue in Co-op City.

Sabbaths ends on Saturday, June 30, at 9:22 p.m.

Candle lighting for Friday, July 06, at 8:11 p.m.

Good & Welfare: We sell Tree Certificates in honor or memory of a loved one. The cost is only $15 per tree. Mazel tov to all having simchas. If you’re ill, wishing you good health. If you asked the rabbi to say prayers for a sick person, you should make a donation to the synagogue. Get Well to Beverly Davidoff, Karla Klaus, Marty Linder and Gary Schwartz.

July Birthdays: Wishing Beverly Davidoff, Mike Lubliner a happy and healthy birthday. Also wishing Martin and Shelia Linda a happy 47th anniversary.

Fun And Games: After services and kiddush, some men and women play Rummy-Cube.

Your support of the Traditional Synagogue, and Men’s Club is greatly appreciated.

Wishing all our members and friends, peace, good health and a happy July 4th Holiday.

—Gary Schwartz

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Co-op City Times / June 30, 2018

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 4th Sunday, our children participate in the reading of the lessons, and every 5th Sunday our young adults assist in the service. Please join us for an uplifting midday 15-minute service on Wednesdays starting promptly at 12 noon. Choir rehearsal is on Thursdays at 7 p.m. and we are always looking for new members.

The (ECW) Episcopal Church Women meet immediately after service on the 1st Sunday of each month. Membership is open to all women of the church.

The men hold their meeting after service on the 2nd Sunday of each month. We look forward to welcoming you to service at 9:00 a.m. on Sunday, July 1, when we will celebrate the Sixth Sunday after Pentecost. Our Supply Priest is Father Simeon O. Johnson who will be the preacher and celebrant.

Members who have not yet submitted their 2018 Pledge Cards are encouraged to complete and submit them as soon as possible.

Fundraising Event Our next event is a Gospel Cruise on board The Spirit of Philadelphia on Saturday, September 22. The package includes transportation by Deluxe Motorcoach, 2-hour delightful buffet luncheon, cruise with live Gospel music and time at Philadelphia Premium Outlets with discount coupons. All seats are $110. If you plan to go, please get your payment in as soon as possible. Motorcoach departs from Dreiser Loop at 7:45 a.m. You are expected to arrive at least 15 minutes before that time.

Outreach Program: Collection of non-perishable food for the feeding program at Grace Episcopal Church in West Farms is ongoing. Please remember to donate.

For additional information on all of the above, please call the church at 718-3200844; You may also visit our website at http://www.st.josephsepcbronx.org for information on St. Joseph’s Episcopal Anglican Church, Co-op City, Bronx, New York.

“Sing to the Lord, you servants of his; *give thanks for the remembrance of his holiness.” —Psalm 30:4 —Merville Chambers

Newsong Church

This Sunday’s Schedule Location: 135 Einstein Loop (room 45). Validated parking available in Einstein Garage Service Time: 11 a.m. *Kidsong available in rm. 49; *Deaf Interpretation available during adult service. For more information about Newsong Church, our beliefs, or our ministries, please go to our website, www.newsong churchnyc.org.

Good News!

1 This is the Good News about Jesus the Messiah, the Son of God… –Mark 1:1 (NLT) Our world is filled with bad news. If you dare to watch the television for very long, you will be quickly inundated with images of violence and bloodshed. Neighborhoods grieving a senseless murder, acts of bigotry and racism, child abuse, sex scandals, natural disasters, and politicians promising hope for your vote, but being unable to really change anything!

Truth be told, bad news has been around since Genesis chapter three. If there was such a thing as television and 24-hour news channels, the “Breaking News” would be something like: “Crafty Serpent takes humanity captive with a lie,” “Naked and Afraid!”

“Adam blames it all on Eve.” Ever since that day, bad news just keeps getting worse, but God had a plan!

In the Gospel of Mark, Mark opens his testimony with this crazy idea! Amid all the chaos and mayhem that surrounds us daily, there’s still Good News! This Good News can’t be found in a political or religious system. It’s found in a person and his name is Jesus. Mark’s saying, “Hey I have some Breaking News for you… It’s the Good News about Jesus.” Now you may be thinking, “What’s the big deal about Jesus?” “How can that be good news?” Truthfully, if Mark had said, “This is the good news about Jesus,” people in his day would have said which Jesus are you talking about? Because Jesus was a very common name. Mark, however, uses the words, “Jesus the Messiah, the Son of God.” “Messiah” meant the promised and anointed Savior of mankind. The Good News is that Jesus, our Savior, has come! Jesus, “the Son of God,” really lived. He really died. He really rose again in victory! Jesus’ perfect life, substitutionary death on the cross, and physical resurrection from the dead, took back everything that the enemy had stolen from mankind back in Genesis chapter three! This means that by trusting in Jesus, we are forgiven and set free from the bondage of sin and death, and we have eternal life with God! Now here’s the thing…It’s only “Good News” for you if you accept it in time! In other words, Jesus is the Savior of the world, but He needs to be your personal savior.

Jesus is Lord, but He needs to be your Lord. Sadly, many people reject the Good News of Jesus Christ. For those who reject Him, this world, as bad as it is, is as good as it’s going to get for them. That’s not what God wants for you!

Join us this Sunday as we start our new summer teaching series, “The Gospel of Mark: Jesus, The Servant King.”

—Pastor Mike Tolone

Church of the New Vision

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Pastors Kenneth Hodge and Deborah Hodge and the New Vision congregation invite you and your family to come and worship the Lord with us.

Church of the New Vision is designed to meet the spiritual needs of God’s people. Serving the community for over 45 years, we offer a warm, friendly, spirit-filled atmosphere of Christian love. All are welcome.

Order of Services Sunday Worship Service: 8:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.

Adult and Youth Sunday School: 9:45 – 10:45 a.m.

Mid-day Bible Study: Tuesdays, 12:00 – 1:30 p.m.

Wednesday Night Prayer and Bible Study: 7:00 – 8:30 p.m.

Youth Ministry: Fridays, 6:00 – 9:00 p.m.

Events • Today, June 30th at 3:00 p.m., please join us at our Youth Department Annual Graduation/Promotion Dinner. This event is open to all youth in the community. If you know of a young person graduating or being promoted, please give their name to a youth leader, Rev. Deborah Hodge, Sis. Indria Drayton or Sis. Dominique Hodge at (475) 225-1878.

• Sunday, July 15th, you are invited to join us for our Women’s Fellowship Anniversary at the 11:00 a.m. service.

• The Food Pantry at our church in Section 5 is suspended due to a fire at the distribution center. We are closed until further notice.

Church of the New Vision is located at 115 Einstein Loop, Bronx, NY 10475. Office: (718) 671-8746 or (203) 374-3020. Mailing address: P.O. Box 75303, Bronx, NY 10475. Visit our Facebook page: Church of the New Vision concerning upcoming events and trips or call the church.

—Sis. Carol Haque

Building 27 Association

Congratulations To All Graduates – Have a blessed summer and stay safe. Note: Deadline is today to turn in your completed application for the scholarship grants. Contact Thalia Roach at 718-320-0435, if there are any questions regarding the requirements to qualify for a $500 scholarship award.

Cooperators – We showed up and again it was standing room on Monday, June 18, at 7 p.m. for the public hearing regarding the full services animal shelter/veterinary clinic to be built at the location of 2050 Bartow Avenue.

Special thanks to Community Board 10 who made it happen. Our people were adamant and rejected the animal shelter as not the proper nor ideal location. Councilman Andy King stated that the mayor’s and city council plans are to have an animal shelter in every borough and the city has until the year 2024 to accomplish this. However, Councilman King stated that he is in support of the people’s will and wishes.

Joe Beider stated that there were other sites that were larger than Bartow location. Joe Bokio reiterated that the Gun Hill location is state property and that something could be worked out with the state.

There were some from the ASPCA who spoke in favor of the animal shelter to boos from the people. Also, there was a negative remark made that it is obvious that we will not get a youth center, causing an uproar. Another made a remark not worth repeating, which caused CB 10 chairperson Peter Sullivan to shut down the speakers gallery and go for the vote.

Chairperson Peter Sullivan moved for an amended resolution to vote CB 10 is in favor of an animal shelter in the Bronx, but not at 2050 Bartow location. CB10 went for the vote and it passed that no animal shelter is to be built at 2050 Bartow. We have passed this hurdle, now let’s see what may come next regarding this site.

My fellow cooperators, attending the public hearing was an example of being proactive.

The Fundraising Committee – Invites you to join us on the Spirit of Philadelphia Scenic Cruise along the Delaware River. Buffet lunch on cruise; entertainment on Saturday, October 6. Cost: $110. Leaving from Einstein Center, Sect. 5 at 8:00 a.m.

Three installments: First payment of $40 due July 12; August 9, $35; final payment Sept. 13 of $35. NO REFUNDS after Sept. 13. Make checks, money orders to: Building 27 Cooperators Association and mail to Lillian Sumpter, 140 Erdman Pl., Apt. 6D, Bx, NY 10475. Contact phone numbers: Margie, 718-379-4629, and Sharon, 718-671-1905, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Happy birthday to those celebrating this month, and best of health to all.

Contact Lydia Rondon at (718) 583-3040 to share news of sickness or if a neighbor has deceased.

Pray for peace amongst the nations and world leaders. At the end of the day, be nice, respectful and offer genuine kindness and love to your neighbor; life is so short, and we do not know who will be there to lend a helping hand.

—H. Overman

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

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.

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Board of Directors’ Meeting - June 27, 2018 Second Reading – Resolution #18-12

SUBMITTED BY: Linda Berk SECONDED BY: Kevin Lambright BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING, DATED: June 27, 2018

WHEREAS, the Procurement Department sent out fifteen (15) requests for proposals to vendors for Bid #3259, Domestic Water Main Replacement for Bldgs. 4, 10 & 21; and WHEREAS, we received two (2) responsive proposals which were sent for review; and WHEREAS two (2) proposals were evaluated by the Project Manager and the Project Engineer, Bladykas Engineering; and WHEREAS, the Project Manager and Bladykas Engineering recommend this contract be awarded at a cost of $789,000.00 to Express Plumbing Sewer and Water Main Corp. as the lowest responsible bidder (Recommendations attached); and WHEREAS, this will be a one year contract for the Domestic Water Main

Second Reading – Resolution #18-15 SUBMITTED BY: Linda Berk SECONDED BY: Francine Reva Jones, Leslie Peterson and Andrea Leslie BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING, DATED: June 27, 2018

WHEREAS, Riverbay is seeking the services of an IT firm to work with Riverbay through our Yardi upgrade and Yardi enhancement initiatives; and WHEREAS, the Procurement Department sent out four (4) request for proposals; and WHEREAS, we received three (3) proposals which were reviewed in detail by the Project Manager and the IT department; and WHEREAS, the Project Manager reviewed all the bids and has determined FITECH is the lowest qualified bidder (Recommendation attached).

NOW THEREFORE, LET IT BE RESOLVED: that the proposed contract 3237 with FITECH for the fee of $479,200.00 plus 10% contingency ($47,920) be approved as recommended by Management in accordance with Board of Directors Resolution #85-16 and amended by Board of Directors Resolution #95-44 and the President is hereby authorized to execute the contract and Management is authorized to take all steps necessary to make this action effective.

YES: Berk, Cylich, Feliciano, Jenkins, Johnson, Jones, Lambright, Leslie, Pearson, Peterson, Rice, Saunders ABSENT: Richardson, Sampson, Williams PASSED

Second Reading – Resolution #18-18

SUBMITTED BY: Andrea Leslie SECONDED BY: Francine Reva Jones BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING, DATED: June 27, 2018

WHEREAS, On May 10th, 2017 the Board approved Contract 3160, via Resolution 17-30, with Rock Group NY Corp. for the installation, rental and maintenance of Local Law 11 Sidewalk Safety Bridging for Buildings 26, 30 & 31 in the amount of $456,271.50; and WHEREAS, management is now requesting that the Board approve Change Order One (1) in the amount of $445,720.00 plus tax to cover a 14 month extension of the rental and maintenance of the bridging plus to cover the costs of installing an additional 700 linear feet of bridging; and WHEREAS, the Project Manager is in agreement with the request change order as indicated in the attached memo.

NOW THEREFORE, LET IT BE RESOLVED: that the proposed Change Order One (1) to Contract 3160 with the Rock Group NY Corp for an additional cost of $445,720.00 and an extension of time of 14 months be approved as recommended by Management in accordance with Board of Directors Resolution #85-16 and amended by Board of Directors Resolution #95-44 and the President is hereby authorized to execute the contract and Management is authorized to take all steps necessary to make this action effective.

YES: Berk, Cylich, Feliciano, Jones, Lambright, Leslie, Pearson, Peterson, Saunders NO: Johnson, Rice ABSTAIN: Jenkins ABSENT: Richardson, Sampson, Williams PASSED

Replacement.

NOW THEREFORE, LET IT BE RESOLVED: that Contract # 3259, in the amount of $789,000.00 plus a 10% contingency amount of $78,900.00 for any unforeseen events if confirmed by the Project Manager and Bladykas Engineering, with Express Plumbing Sewer and Water Main Corp. for a period of one (1) year be approved as submitted by Management in accordance with Board of Directors Resolution #85-16 and amended by Board of Directors Resolution #9544 and the President is hereby authorized to execute the contract and Management is authorized to take all steps necessary to make this action effective.

YES: Berk, Cylich, Feliciano, Johnson, Jones, Lambright, Peterson, Rice, Saunders NO: Leslie ABSTAIN: Jenkins, Pearson ABSENT: Richardson, Sampson, Williams PASSED

Second Reading – Resolution #18-17

SUBMITTED BY: Sonia Feliciano & Leslie Peterson SECONDED BY: Francine Reva Jones BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING, DATED: June 20, 2018

WHEREAS, Riverbay is seeking an architectural/engineering firm to prepare construction documents, review bids and oversee the construction phase for the Tower and Triple core lobby entrance replacement project; and WHEREAS, the Procurement Department sent out request for proposals; and WHEREAS, we received six (6) proposals which were reviewed in detail by the Project Manager; and WHEREAS, the Project Manager reviewed all the bids and has determined Peter Gaito Architects is the lowest qualified bidder (Recommendation attached).

NOW THEREFORE, LET IT BE RESOLVED: that the proposed contract 3246 with Peter Gaito Architects for the fee of $215,000 + 10% contingency ($21,500) be approved as recommended by Management in accordance with Board of Directors Resolution #85-16 and amended by Board of Directors Resolution #95-44 and the President is hereby authorized to execute the contract and Management is authorized to take all steps necessary to make this action effective.

YES: Berk, Cylich, Feliciano, Jenkins, Jones, Lambright, Leslie, Pearson, Peterson, Rice, Saunders NO: Johnson ABSENT: Richardson, Sampson, Williams PASSED

Second Reading – Resolution #18-20

SUBMITTED BY: Kevin Lambright SECONDED BY: Francine Reva Jones BOARD OF DIRECTORS’ MEETING DATED: June 27, 2018

WHEREAS, The Riverbay By-Laws call for Board elections every May and require a quorum of one-third of eligible shareholders to vote; and WHEREAS, Failure to reach a quorum can result in low shareholder satisfaction, wasted staff time, increased election costs, legal fees and negative media coverage; and WHEREAS, The Board recommends that all eligible shareholders be required to vote in the annual Board elections for any or no candidates or be subject to a $50 dollar fine.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, That the Board directs that General Counsel, within sixty (60 ) days of the passage of this Resolution prepare, and seek DHCR approval of, rules that would require all eligible shareholders to vote in the annual Board election by any approved manner but without a requirement to vote for any candidates and that those who fail to vote shall be subject to a $50 fine and that all collected fines be utilized for the improvement of the election process and that the Election Committee be authorized to waive the fine for any shareholder who submits timely proof of a valid excuse; and BE IT FUTHER RESOLVED, This Resolution and the related rules shall take effect thirty (30) days following approval of such rules by DHCR. YES: Jones, Lambright, Pearson NO: Berk, Cylich, Feliciano, Jenkins, Johnson, Leslie, Peterson, Rice, Saunders ABSENT: Richardson, Sampson, Williams DEFEATED

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