Co-op City Times 07/01/17 by Co-op City Times

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Carrying Charge Increase Scheduled To Take Effect August 1 Vol. 52 No. 26

Saturday, July 1, 2017

BY JIM ROBERTS

Increased carrying charges are scheduled to take effect on August 1 in order to help pay for major construction projects included in Riverbay’s five-year, $112 million capital plan approved by the Board of Directors earlier this year. The average carrying charge in Co-op City now is $216.43 per room, and the proposed 1.9% increase would add $4.11 to a new average $220.54 per room as of August 1, 2017. The 1.9% increase effective August 1, 2018 will raise the then current average carrying charges from $220.54 per room, per month to $224.73 per room, per month. The 1.9% carrying charge increases will generate $28 million over a five-year period and all those funds will be earmarked for capital projects along with a 5% increase in parking fees that will generate $3.6 million over the five-year period and $700,000 in transient parking fees. The major capital projects on the list in the 50-year-old Co-op City complex include balcony and façade work, elevator replacements, waterproofing of porticos, new lobby entrances, storefronts, concrete beams on roofs, power plant heat exchanger, digital control system for the cogeneration plant, building transformers, fire alarm systems in the community centers, basketball courts and coatings in the garages. (Continued on page 30)

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President’s First Report To New Board (Delivered at the June 28th Board Business Meeting) G o o d eve n i n g , President’s Message holders. I would like Board of Directors, to take this opportuManagement and nity to welcome our staff. I would like to two new members to President take this opportunity the Board of Directo thank everyone tors, Leah Richardwho gave me their supson and Jerome Rice. I port and well wishes for believe it is safe to say that the recent Board elecnone of us knew what to tions. I am honored to expect when we first joined serve my community and the Board, but we have all to have your faith in me stepped up, just as our new to lead this Board. While members are prepared to do I realize there are many as well. opinions at large, I hope I would also like to conthat I will gain the coopgratulate Daryl Johnson and eration, if not support, of Kevin Lambright for their those who may differ as we move re-election to the Board with me. We forward this year. all endured a very long and challengWorking together as a Board and a ing election period and are ready to get community is paramount to everydown to the work of the Board. thing and most beneficial to the share(Continued on page 2)

Linda Berk

See 2017 Election Committee Response To Election Challenge On Pages 4-5

Basketball Rules The Day In Co-op City BY BILL STUTTIG

Co-op City’s renovated basketball courts, along with the athletic talents of dozens of Co-op City youth, were showcased last Saturday in two separate basketball events, one in Section 1 and the other in Section 3. Despite the early morning monsoon, the first event in Section 3’s recently renovated courts began as soon as the rains ended and it featured a three-man basketball tournament sponsored by Co-op City’s Newsong Church as part of its “Street 2 Street” initiative. David Martinez, outreach director for Newsong Church, said that the tournament attracted more than 80 teenagers who were split up into 20 teams – 8 teams in the senior division for 15 to 17 year olds, and 12 teams in the junior division for 12 to 14 year olds. Mr. Martinez said that many of the teenaged players came with already-formed teams, while other individual players were joined together into teams. He said that aside from the players, many adults from the surrounding area came to help run the event and coach the Many young Co-op City residents were taught conditioning exercises and basteams. This included ketball skills during a clinic Saturday at Darrow Place co-sponsored by the some firemen from the Brooklyn Nets and Game Over NYC, an organization founded by two former local firehouse across Co-op City residents—Eric Hicks and Marc Wald—teaching sports skills to young people communities throughout New York City. (See page 9 for more photos.) the street who took an Photo by Tamira King interest in what they were seeing and came over to help. The teams played a double elimination tournament consisting of many rounds of 16 point games. At the end of the day, team Chef Curry were the Senior Division winners. The team was comprised of Kendell Byron, who won MVP for the tournament, Tayvon Malone, and Kenneth Torrain. The Junior Division champs were The Goats, comprised of Ian Kranenberg, Edgar Castillo, Colan Coleman and Nazaiah Richardson who was named MVP of the Junior Division. (Continued on page 30)

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A New Dawn… Morning breaks over Co-op City and resident Margie Echevarria captured all the beauty of the new summer day’s promise from her Building 3 home looking east. Photo by Margie Echevarria

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President’s Report

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This is our first Board business meeting of the newly elected Board of Directors for the coming year. We have just completed a full and busy Board year for 201617 with many issues that continue to need our attention. We await HCR’s budget approval and hope to be able to move forward with the plans we submitted. First Vice President Bernard Cylich and I had our standing monthly meeting with the Executive GM, Assistant EGM, Jim O’Connor of Douglas Elliman Property Management (DE) and our General Counsel, Jeff Buss. This meeting was a comprehensive overview of the work we need to stay focused on over the course of the next year, including the review of Internal Audit reports, Restoration, Construction, Elevators, the Power Plant, IT, HR, and the 50th year anniversary. We acknowledged that DE’s contract ends on June 30th and will need to go into month-to-month status until we negotiate a new contract. A request for a new contract proposal was made to DE, expected within the next few months, preceded by an assessment report from DE and an evaluation of Management by the Board of Directors. This process should be completed in the next 90 days. It was stressed to Management that we need to make sure that shareholders begin to feel and see changes made for the benefit of the community. To that end, Restoration and Construction are two critical areas that impact shareholders’ quality of life and pocketbooks. In addition to the capital projects currently underway and the many planned over the course of the next year, we asked that we save money over the long run by retaining the services of an experienced construction attorney to insure we avoid some of the mistakes we have made in the past with contractual agreements with vendors. We asked to ensure that we have compliance with the Building Codes and confirmation of valid bids on our major capital projects. The thought was that we have wasted tens of millions of dollars over the course of time with the work on our malls and the power plant. We will be better served and save millions of dollars in the future if we have the appropriated licensed professional as part of our capital projects either contractually or as consultants. We have asked Management for a formal monthly written update of major projects to be able to stay abreast of the capital projects’ progress or lack thereof. We discussed the coming of our 50th year celebration requesting that a formal committee be established including staff, Board directors and shareholders. Our 50th year benchmark will be reached in December 2018 that could include a kickoff formal dinner with major celebrations during the spring and summer of 2019. We have requested that Management increase communication with the community, keeping them informed of the work and achievements they are accomplishing. Shareholders are far less frustrated if they know Management is working to solve the many problems they experience. Between the Internal Auditor and Management, there are many issues being addressed. We acknowledged that as a Board, we should pay more attention to the audit reports, the best way for us to identify waste and improve on efficiencies and services. I personally will follow-up with the IA recommendations. I believe it would be very beneficial to the

Board if the Internal Auditor followed up her departmental reports with a presentation to the Board to allow for an open discussion on her findings. As this Board moves forward, I would like to see every director chair a Board committee. Committee work is extremely important to the business of this corporation because it gives the shareholders an opportunity to participate in the process. While chairing committees is on a volunteer basis, I hope every director will submit their interest when the requests are sent out. We have a very ambitious year ahead with many critical projects just starting. I am looking forward to a year of improvements that will result from us all working together as a Board and along with Management. We owe this to our fellow shareholders who will be given every opportunity to be involved. Thank you to my fellow directors, Management and staff for doing the challenging work needed to change almost every aspect of this large corporation that is literally a city within city. The tasks we have all assumed is at times daunting, but the accomplishments achieved are far more gratifying. So, while we push through to improve this community that is home to approximately 50,000 people, there is much to look forward to this coming year. On that note, I say, let the work begin. Thank you!

In Memoriam We extend our deepest condolences to the family of Ms. Dolores W. Rankin, vice president of the Building 32 Association and an active member of the community, who passed away on June 25, 2017. Ms. Rankin is a long-time shareholder of the Co-op City community and has been very involved in community activities. In addition to her service to her building association, she was also a long standing secretary of the Coalition To Save Affordable Housing and a member of the Retirees of Dreiser Loop. She also served several stints on the Riverbay Election Committee, including this year’s which she began but was not able to keep up. Ms. Rankin will be sorely missed. Funeral arrangements are pending.

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Co-op City Times / July 1, 2017

Co-op City Times 2 n d A Century Of Dedication

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Support for caregivers of the mentally ill The monthly meetings of the Coop City chapter of NAMI, (National Alliance Mental Illness) will continue through the summer on the second Thursday of each month from 7 to 9 p.m. in room 35 of Einstein Community Center. The next meeting is scheduled for July 13th. The program provides support and advice for family and caregivers of the mentally ill.

Riverbay lost more than a century of experience this week as three long-time dedicated employees each called it a career yesterday. John Pulino retired after more than 45 years as a porter serving the residents of Building 1A. Barbara Penn left after 30 years of service, the last 25 years as a contract specialist in the procurement/purchasing department. Nancy Delrio Rosario is retiring after 32 years of service to Riverbay, the last 12 with the legal department. (Photo left) Executive General Manager Bob Klehammer (right) thanked and congratulated Mr. Pulino (left) for his many years of service and (photo right) General Manager Noel Ellison (right) and Assistant Executive General Manager Cary Smith (left) thanked and congratulated Ms. Penn (center). Nancy received her accolades off camera. Mr. Pulino said he will now be taking it easy while both Barbara and Nancy, both long-time residents here, plan on continuing with their volunteer work on behalf of the community while they both spend more time with their beloved grandchildren. Photos by Bill Stuttig

Bartow Mall Hosts Radio Show

Free Summer Tennis The Co-op City Tennis Club’s annual free summer tennis program for children from 5 to 18 years old will begin this Wednesday July 5th at the Co-op City Tennis Courts behind I.S. 181. The program for 6 to 18 years old will meet each weekday from 9 a.m. to noon through late August. A special program for 5 –year-old children will be held from 11 a.m. to noon each Tuesday and Thursday. A parent or guardian of each 5-year-old must be present in order for the child to participate. The program is sponsored by the office of City Councilman Andy King. Registration is on site each day. All participants must wear sneakers. Caps or sun visors are recommended for sunny days. Racquets and coaches will be provided by the program. Instruction will include several water breaks, especially on hot days. Play and instruction will not be offered on rainy days.

Free Zumba Classes ShapeUp NYC and Riverbay are cosponsoring free Zumba classes in Co-op City, Mondays at Bartow, room 31, 7;15 p.m.-8 p.m. with instructor Teneia. Classes will be held on Monday, July 3, 10, 17 & 31. Dates in August include August 7, 14 & 21.

Summer Fun Day – Part 2 Summer Fun Day hosted by Section 2 and Riverbay Community Relations Department has been rescheduled to Saturday, July 8, 2-6 p.m. on the greenway at Carver Loop & Casals Place. There will be free Summer Fun Day armbands, loads of family fun, a dunk tank and games. Come out and join the fun.

City Councilman Andy King (right) took his promotional online radio show to the Bartow Mall on Thursday afternoon to speak about the importance of voting as part of an effort to register more voters in Co-op City. As part of the presentation he interviewed Co-op City residents including Building 17 shareholder James Payne (left) who extolled about the hard work that the Councilman does on behalf of the community. Rebroadcasts of the show can be heard by logging onto kingtalkradioshow@gmail.com or blogspot.com/kingtalkradioshow. Photo by Bill Stuttig

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2017 Election Committee Responds To Election Challenge

Election Committee Decision Denying Johnson Challenge To The 2017 Riverbay Board Election

Dear Shareholders and Mr. Johnson, On June 14th, 2017, the Riverbay 2017 Board Election Committee released the results of the 2017 Riverbay Board Election. According to the Committee, a quorum was reached with 5,175 ballots being cast, 3,840 by paper ballot and 1,335 by on-line electronic ballots. On June 15th, 2017, the Committee certified the following count as true and accurate: The Official Rules for the 2017 Riverbay Leah Richardson 3,464 Board Election, adopted by the Board pursuant to the Corporation’s By-Laws, provide that the Daryl Johnson 3,430 top five (5) vote getters, without consideration of rank, are elected to the Board. Pursuant to Linda Berk 3,287 said authority, the Election Committee duly cerJerome L. Rice 3,177 tified that the following five (5) individuals were elected as Directors for a three (3) year term. Kevin Lambright 3,071 Leah Richardson Daryl Johnson Marie Smith 2,774 Linda Berk Aminah Lucio 2,716 Jerome L. Rice Kevin Lambright

Mr. Johnson asked if he could photograph the seven (7) ballots he questioned. His request was granted. Mr. Johnson, and the Committee, then photographed seven ballots bearing the following anonymous Control Numbers: 211825690, 237923347, 366116606, 874188758, 352274203, 776178550 and 752339960. [Exhibit C, photocopies of the 7 questioned ballots]. Mr. Johnson further requested, and received, (i) electronic copies of the count performed by the independent third party election service, (ii) the count by building for each candidate, and (iii) a power point presentation prepared by ElectionAmerica showing its qualifications together with a general description of the procedures followed by Election-America to collect and tabulate the ballots in this election. The next day Mr. Johnson filed a written challenge to the election. In his challenge, Mr. Johnson, pointing to the seven (7) questioned ballots, raised four (4) issues: • that the candidate selection circle on some ballots was not completely darkened; • that on some ballots voters placed a check mark within the circle to designate their selection; • that on some ballots check marks were placed next to the selected candidates rather than within the circles; and • that on some ballots more than five candidates were selected.

[Exhibit A, Certification of Election]. [See Exhibit C, copies of the questioned ballots].

A winning Director challenges his own Election On June 15th, 2017, the Election Committee received a challenge to the election results from Daryl Johnson, one of the five (5) individuals that had been declared a winner. [Exhibit B, Johnson Election Challenge]. Mr. Johnson’s complaint questioned whether any ballots were discarded, whether all ballots were counted, requested copies of all 5,175 ballots for his review, and raised four issues relating to seven ballots. Mr. Johnson further requested that the Election Committee undertake a physical recount of all ballots by the Committee. On its face, the challenge was unusual since it was lodged by an individual declared to be a winner of the very election he was challenging. Nonetheless, the 2017 Election was unique since it marked the first time that the Corporation had used the services of Election-America, an independent third party, to conduct an election using mail in ballots and on-line voting. In accordance with Section H of the Official Rules adopted by the Riverbay Board of Directors the Committee scheduled a hearing on Mr. Johnson’s complaint for Tuesday, June 20th, 2017 at 7:30 p.m., at 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, NY in Room 26A. In scheduling the hearing the Committee expressly noted that it had not made a preliminary finding that Mr. Johnson’s challenge set forth a substantial question under the Election Rules. The Committee expressly reserved the right to determine whether Mr. Johnson’s challenge had merit or no merit, to order a recount, or to uphold or void the election. The Committee’s Notice of Hearing stated that the Corporation draws no distinction between winning candidates. As such, the Committee specifically requested that Mr. Johnson explain how he was injured by an election in which he was certified as one of the five winners. The Committee further requested that Mr. Johnson address the requirement of Official Rule H (14) which imposes the following requirement to void an election: “In order to void any election result, or to disqualify a candidate, such violation must be deemed to be material by the Committee in light of the number of votes cast for the candidate and the number cast in the election.” Background When the election results were disclosed by the Election Committee on the evening of June 14th Mr. Johnson asked to review the paper ballots. That request was granted. Mr. Johnson, in the presence of the Committee, the other candidates, and Counsel, reviewed all 3,840 paper ballots that evening. Nearly all of the ballots were clearly marked and the intent of each voter easily discerned. After perusing all 3,840 ballots Mr. Johnson was only able to identify seven (7) ballots that, in his opinion, were questionable. The Committee notes that in order to change the outcome of the election, a challenger would be required to show that the candidate placing sixth in the election should have been one of the top five. In this election the vote difference between candidate number 5, Mr. Kevin Lambright, and candidate number 6, Ms. Marie Smith, was 297 votes. On its face, a challenge premised upon seven (7) ballots would not be material nor would it change the outcome of the election. Even if all seven ballots (were) counted, or not counted, the same five candidates would have won.

Investigation, Review and Consideration of Mr. Johnson’s Complaint Upon receipt of Mr. Johnson’s complaint, the Election Committee forwarded a copy of his challenge, together with the Control Numbers of the seven (7) questioned ballots, to Election-America. The Committee requested that ElectionAmerica provide the Committee and Mr. Johnson with specific documentation on how they processed the seven ballots, for documentation on any ballots that may have been cast but not counted, for an explanation of why any such ballots were not counted, and for a description of the quality control procedures employed by Election-America. In response, the Committee and Mr. Johnson received the attached explanation from Election-America. [Exhibit D, June 16th, 2017 explanation letter from Election-America]. As documented by the June 16th, 2017 letter: • 5,175 eligible shareholders cast a ballot in the election and were counted for quorum; • 23 paper ballots were blank and were not included in the count; • 54 ballots were “overvotes”; i.e., the voter selected more than 5 candidates, these ballots were not counted; • 3 mailed ballots were rejected as the shareholder had already voted online; • No mailed, or on-line ballots were discarded. In reviewing the documentation from Election-America, the Committee notes that the total number of ballots received but not counted was limited to 80 ballots (23 blank, 3 duplicates, and 54 “overvotes”). Since the differential between candidate number 5 and candidate number 6 was 297 votes, counting of all 80 ballots would not change the outcome of the election, and the same five (5) individuals would still be the top five (5) vote getters. The June 16th letter also sets forth Election-America’s procedures for reviewing and counting ballots, including its “Voter Intent Standard”, its “OMR Process”, and its “Quality Control” procedures. The existence of these procedures were a primary consideration in the Corporation’s selection of ElectionAmerica as the best qualified firm to assist the Corporation in conducting its election. As documented by Election-America, each ballot is coded with a unique 9digit Control Number. Each control number is encoded to preserve voter anonymity. The identity of any voter has not been disclosed to the Committee, and pursuant to the Election Rules, may only be revealed if ordered by a court. Each ballot was further coded with a four-digit candidate rotation code, i.e., 1001 through 1007, to ensure that the order in which candidate names appeared on the ballot were equally rotated. When mailed ballots were received they were processed using a multi-point checklist to verify that i) it was an official ballot; ii) it was issued to an eligible shareholder; and iii) the shareholder had not already voted. The Optical Mark Recognition (OMR) Scanning System employed by Election-America analyses the “response/target area”, (Continued on page 5)

Co-op City Times / July 1, 2017

Election Committee

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defined as the circle to the left of a candidate’s name and the surrounding area, to determine whether a selection has been made. The scanning technology and software is sophisticated and can “see” checkmarks in or adjacent to the selection circle, as well as darkened circles. If the software cannot determine with a high degree of confidence whether a selection has been made, or if the ballot appears to be blank, or appears to be an overvote, or an error, the ballot image is automatically queued for manual review by a scanning operator. If the scanning operator cannot determine the correct solution or the voter intent, the ballot is queued for further review by a scanning supervisor. The June 16th letter addresses each of the seven (7) ballots Mr. Johnson questioned. An examination of Exhibit C establishes that each of the questioned ballots has both unique 9-digit Control Number, and the 4-digit candidate rotation code. It is also evident that candidate names were rotated in accordance with the four-digit candidate rotation code. A chart on the third page of the June 16th Response identifies each questioned ballot by number, contains a description of the issue questioned by Mr. Johnson, sets forth the determination made by Election-America for each of the seven (7) ballots, and contains an explanatory note for each of the seven questioned ballots. The chart evidences the fact that four (4) of the seven (7) questioned ballots were not counted and that three (3) were counted. It also shows how the results were reported for the three (3) that were counted. The Committee examined each of those ballots and finds no error with how they were processed by Election-America or with how the vote was recorded. The Committee expressly adopts those determinations as its own. At the hearing, Mr. Johnson did not object to any of the seven determinations, nor did he offer any proof or witnesses to contradict these determinations, or to support his challenge. The Committee notes that Mr. Johnson was advised on June 17th, prior to the scheduled hearing, that the Election Committee had arranged, at his request, for all 5,175 ballots to be copied over the weekend. Mr. Johnson was provided with an opportunity to either have a messenger or an overnight mail delivery made to his home of disks containing electronic copies of all 5,175 ballots. Mr. Johnson was further advised that the original 3,840 paper ballots were available for in person review. Despite these significant and time consuming efforts made by the Committee over a weekend at Mr. Johnson’s request, he failed to make any arrangements to view the ballots in person, or to request delivery of the scanned copies of the ballots in advance of the meeting. At the hearing, the Election Committee voluntarily produced the President of Election-America for questioning by Mr. Johnson, produced the original paper ballots for further examination, and provided Mr. Johnson with disks containing scanned copies of all paper and on-line ballots. At the hearing Mr. Johnson failed to produce any evidence to support his challenge, failed to review the ballots, and failed to call any witnesses. Mr. Johnson also did not question the determinations and procedures employed by ElectionAmerica to count the ballots or the determinations made regarding the seven (7) ballots he questioned. Instead, Mr. Johnson stated that he did not understand how a woman who had not previously ran for election received more votes than he did. Mr. Johnson further demanded that the Election Committee physically count each of the 5,175 ballots. The Committee finds no basis for any request made by Mr. Johnson. First, he won the election and has not shown that he was injured in any way. If he does not want to accept the results his remedy is to decline the office. Second, Mr. Johnson failed to show any error, let alone a material error, in the election results. At a minimum, Mr. Johnson was required to establish that at

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least 297 votes were miscast in a manner that would have allowed candidate Marie Smith to rank 5th rather than 6th in the election results. Third, the fact that another candidate received more votes than Mr. Johnson did is irrelevant. The By-Laws, the Official Rules, and the long-standing procedure of the Corporation provide no distinction between winning candidates based on the number of votes they receive. A candidate is either one of five winners, or not. In addition, the Committee finds no error in the election results. Although Mr. Johnson may not wish to accept the fact that he was not the top voter getter, the election results are dispositive. Fourth, Mr. Johnson’s request that the Committee physically recount each ballot is not warranted by the facts. Mr. Johnson utterly failed to make a case that the election was unfair, tainted, or improper in any fashion. The Committee expressly finds that the election results, and the election procedures, were fair and consistent with the By-Laws and Official Rules for the 2017 Board Election. The Committee also notes that compelling the volunteer members of the Election Committee to physically recount undisputed results would defeat the entire purpose of having an independent third party conduct a modern election. Fifth, and fatal to Mr. Johnson’s unsupported challenge, is the fact that Mr. Johnson voted in favor of a Board Resolution adopting the election results in a board meeting held on June 21st, 2017. After voting in favor of the results, Mr. Johnson was duly sworn in to office and assumed his position on the Board. Accordingly, Mr. Johnson’s challenge is denied and the June 15th, 2017 Certification of Election is upheld. Respectfully,

Claudia Sampson, Chair 2017 Riverbay Board Election Committee

Co-op City Times / July 1, 2017

Letters to the Editor

United Front

Uncooperators To the Editor: Hallelujah. The Riverbay Board elections are finally over. Some directors are unhappy about the process. They appear to be the same ones who are upset that someone else wants to beautify Co-op City in exchange for ownership of a dump locked behind a fence for 50 years, half of which is under water. Errol Lewis of “The Road to City Hall” on NY1, said it best, regarding development by community: You could create the second Garden of Eden and some would complain, “I don’t approve. I wasn’t at the meeting.” I would love to believe that the common good of Co-op City is of utmost importance to all members of the Board. It is not evident; not in person and not in their viewpoints. Power, ego, retaliation seem to be the motivating forces for some. One director seems to call for ID’s to be produced in order to vote in the Board elections, pointing to the example of regressive states’ Voter ID policies, policies that are universally condemned for what they are — tools of voter suppression.

Another director, one who refuses to attend committee meetings because their time is too valuable, complains the newly utilized Election-America wasn’t available for questions – on the director’s schedule. Perhaps the director could have made that suggestion at the meeting. Oh that’s right, this director doesn’t attend meetings. The new system saved $80,000 to $100,000. That should sound good to the directors who think a less than 2% increase in rent is too much. Some of those directors proposed ending the way we gather our garbage. Some suggested eliminating our private police force. They would subject us to the stench of yesteryears. They would subject our young people to the more severe watchful eyes of the NYPD. If the Board could work together a bit more, perhaps they could tweak the new voting system to everyone’s satisfaction, perhaps figure out how to encourage more residents to take part in the process. —Mary Pearson

To the Editor: It is my sincerest hope that before the Board comes before the community again that they would work on projecting a more united front. I am still quite disheartened at the display of the divided Board at the swearing in of the new, and reelected members on June 21; it was, by no means, encouraging. It is understandable that to be on the Board is voluntary. To serve while still addressing the other daily necessities of one’s life is daunting. It is of the utmost importance that individually and collectively, they remember: “a divided house cannot stand,” and would render their efforts to serve ineffective for us all. —Novella Thomas

Board of Directors’ Meeting - June 28, 2017 First Reading - Resolution #17-38 SUBMITTED BY: Linda Berk & Evelyn Turner SECONDED BY: Claudia Sampson BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING, DATED: June 28th, 2017 WHEREAS, the Procurement Department sent out thirty-one (31) requests for proposals for Bid 3156, a twoyear contract for the printing of the Co-op City Times; and WHEREAS, three (3) proposals were received and reviewed by the Project Manager; and WHEREAS, the Project Manager, recommends that

this contract be awarded to Richner Communications, as the lowest responsible bidder (Recommendation and Spreadsheet attached); and NOW THEREFORE, LET IT BE RESOLVED: that the proposed two-year Contract # 3156 with Richner Communications be approved as submitted by Management in accordance with Board of Directors Resolution #85-16 as 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. (See page 13 for more resolutions)

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Public Safety Report

CCPD Urges Residents To Enjoy A Fourth Of July Free Of Illegal Fireworks BY LIEUTENANT PAM APOLLO

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 Monday, July 3rd 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 Monday, July 3, 2017 from 8:00 a.m. until 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 p.m. These restrictions are in place to insure safety and prevent property damage. There are numerous fireworks displays throughout the Tri-State area all summer long. These displays are an excellent alternative to using illegal fireworks. Macy’s promises that New York City’s big Independence Day fireworks, back on the East River for a few years now, are going to be more explosive than ever this year. For their 41st 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. A press release explained that there will be new effects, including "ghost peonies" and "orange bees." On Tuesday, July 4, at 9 p.m. Macy’s fireworks will launch 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 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 of your television provides the optimum viewing location with none of the hassle. Whatever you do, do not drive into New York City on July 4th. New York State is one of five states, including Delaware, Massachusetts, New Jersey and Rhode Island, in which all fireworks are illegal for use by the general public. The number of states completely banning illegal fireworks increases every year as injuries increase. 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 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 (Continued on page 30)

OPPORTUNITIES AT CO-OP CITY For information on CONTRACT OPPORTUNITIES ONLY, please contact: Lenya Garcia at Lgarcia@riverbay corp.com; and Barbara Penn at Bpenn@riverbaycorp.com. Please note that emails should be sent to both parties. Please DO NOT email resumes for EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES to the aforementioned emails. For EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES, please see bottom of the employment listings for specific directions. CONTRACT SUMMARY

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New Board Ready To Address Challenges Facing Co-op City Director’s Viewpoint

Rod Saunders Secretary

First and foremost, I would like to congratulate Riverbay Board Directors Linda Berk, Kevin Lambright and Daryl Johnson, who were successful in their candidacy for re-election, and Leah Richardson and Jerome Rice for winning their election to the Riverbay Board of Directors. While everyone is entitled to their opinions on leadership, I believe that Linda Berk will continue to be an excellent president of the Riverbay Board. Her leadership style is different from past President Cleve Taylor’s, however, Linda has a strong sense of corporate fiduciary responsibility, and I believe that should all of our colleagues on the Board give her our best strengths, we will continue at being one of the best Boards ever. Kevin Lambright will return to the Board with both his good business and common sense, coupled with his outspoken spirit of shareholder advocacy that every cooperator can learn to appreciate. In my opinion, our newest Board members, Leah Richardson and Jerome Rice, will complement this year’s Board very nicely. Both are community activists who, I’m sure, will be quick to learn the business of the corporation, be strong coming from the cooperator’s point of view, and are already politically sophisticated and connected to government in ways that can only be extremely

helpful going forward. Daryl Johnson’s role on the Board has been to ask a series of questions that often lead to the entire Board re-examining our thought process and sometimes, not. No one, though, will question his advocacy for other shareholders and I fully expect that going forward, Daryl Johnson, will continue to be Daryl Johnson! I would also like to acknowledge that the candidacies of both Marie Smith and Aminah Lucio were admirable and sincere. Although their efforts to gain a Board seat were unsuccessful, I’m certain that we will be hearing from each of them soon. To the shareholders who stepped up when the quorum was in jeopardy, I want to personally thank you for your commitment (much better late than never), which then allowed for our community’s democratic process in selecting our corporate leadership to succeed. In the coming year, this Board will continue to do its utmost to improve all of our quality of life issues here in Co-op City, and once again (and for the foreseeable future) we will be saddled with leftover issues surrounding situations that we inherited from questionable decisions made years ago, while working to resolve certain capital projects that we’ll be facing as a 50 year old infrastructure that was saddled with construction defect issues going back to the days when the first shareholders moved in. Having said that, I’m clear that as far as every cooperator reading this is concerned, “It’s this Board’s problem now!” Personally, I’m excited about the possibilities that

this year’s Board may produce better outlooks for every shareholder, and that we can do so in a manner that will impact every cooperator affordably, and yet continue to add many more improvements to our quality of life. By the time you read this article, we will have taken as many of the Best and Brightest awardees to Washington, D.C. They will have been given a tour of the Capitol courtesy of Congressman Eliot Engel’s office; the Lincoln Memorial; the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial, and we have tickets to see a new space movie experience at the Smithsonian Air & Space museum. I want to be very clear – all of the Co-op City resident students’ trip is SPONSORED!! In closing, I would like to take this opportunity to wish everyone a safe and happy July 4th, and on July 3rd, I will be sitting on my terrace, with a front row seat, awaiting another spectacular performance of Coop City’s famous fireworks display.

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Co-op City Times / July 1, 2017

Riverbay Board And Riverbay Fund Officers

Director’s Viewpoint

me to be a member of the Health Committee which she heads for the NAACP. Last Sunday at the NAACP meeting, the committee hosted a presentaFrancine Reva Jones tion on “Healthy Drinking & Eating” with guest Assistant Secretary speaker, Toni Marinucci, MS, RDN. She explained Congratulations to Ms. Linda Berk on her election how the food plate is a newer method used as a health as Riverbay Board President. Besides me, nine other guide over the food pyramid, showing that the largest Board directors voted for her. They must have seen the quantity of food we should consume is vegetables. same qualities in Ms. Berk that I saw. She is an intelli- Season them to your taste and either fresh, frozen or gent, passionate, sensitive and courageous leader. This canned, raw or cooked, they are colorful and very upcoming year will be a challenge for her and I feel healthy for you. She discussed grains, stating that confident that she will confront each issue with perse- brown rice is better than white rice because it has not verance and success. Bernard Cylich is our first vice been stripped of its fiber. On the topic of proteins, she president. He has always shown skill and dedication. stated that, aside from meat and fish, you may conOur second vice president is Claudia Sampson, who sume beans, nuts, seeds and tofu. She cautioned us to has just served in the challenging position of chair of be mindful of the sugar content in fruit juices, so that the Riverbay Election Committee. Rod Saunders will they don’t spike the blood sugar. The least of our diet serve as secretary and I as assistant secretary. Sonia should be dairy. The discussion on hydration Feliciano was elected treasurer and Jerome Rice, assis- appeared to be most important. The amount of water tant treasurer. Together, we represent the Executive we drink per day should be half of our body weight in Board of the Riverbay Board of Directors and will do ounces, i.e., a 160 lb. person should drink 80 ounces all we can to protect and serve the shareholders of the of water per day. The meeting ended with everyone enjoying a dish of healthy food prepared by the comRiverbay Corporation. Congratulations to Rod Saunders, who was elected mittee and some of the NAACP members. Please note that the NAACP Convention takes president of the Riverbay Fund. He has headed the Best & Brightest events commending the achieve- place on July 22-26. If you are interested in attending, ments of our youth, and I am certain that he will do you may register online. Black Music Month Celebration well as the Riverbay Fund leader. The other officers Thanks to all the members and friends who include: Linda Berk, vice president; I was elected secretary; Leah Richardson, assistant secretary; Andrea attended the African-American Association’s Oldies But Goodies - All White Party – last Saturday, featurLeslie, treasurer; Junius Williams, assistant treasurer. ing Dr. Bob Lee of WBLS & The Crew, including Some of the most important issues that the RiverJeff Fox. The music was fantastic and everyone bay Board must focus on are the elevator motors, the lobby doors, and completing the construction on the enjoyed dancing with their spouses, friends and community centers and balconies. It is also important neighbors. Appreciation is extended to Deborah C. to upgrade the Riverbay Information Technology, Nelson, who took the initiative to make it happen; which will go a long way in serving the cooperators also assisting were Kevin Lambright, Iris Steele, Georgette Moye and Hazel Johnson. Our young peobetter. ple came out to lend a Health Presentation I was pleased when Ms. LaVerne Wooley invited helping hand and the

Six Young Residents Named Recipients Of Assemblyman Benedetto’s Co-op City Scholarships Six recent high school graduates living in Co-op City were selected as the recipients of State Assemblyman Mike Benedetto’s annual Co-op City Scholarships. The six received their $500 check and recognition for their hard work and community service at an Awards Ceremony hosted by the Assemblyman at 11 a.m. last Saturday, June 17th at the Pelham Bay Diner and Restaurant. The six scholarship awardees are: Pearl Fletcher, a graduate of Harry S Truman High School who will be attending SUNY Cortland in the fall; Justin Cruz, a graduate of the High School of American Studies at Lehman who will be attended SUNY Buffalo’s School of Engineering and Applied Sciences; Nina Bosuo, a graduate of Harry S. Truman High School who will be attending Lehman College in the fall; Elizabeth Dugue, a graduate of Cardinal Spellman High School who will be attending the College of Mount St. Vincent; Danielle Murrain, a graduate of Harry S. Truman High School who will be attending Monroe College; and Victoria Pinnock-Toliver, a graduate of Manhattan Hunter Science High School who will be attending SUNY Albany in the Fall. The six winners were chosen on the basis of their academic performance and community service record, plus the quality of a required essay from dozens of applicants by a committee of six distinguished community leaders: Co-op City Tennis Club President Lorraine Alexander; City News Editor Mike Horowitz; Rev. Dr. Robert A. Smith; Maxine Sullivan from Congressman Eliot Engel’s Co-op City office and Leon Tulton from Assemblyman Benedetto’s office. Among those presenting the awards last Saturday were Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. and Riverbay General Manager Noel Ellison, along with Ms. Sullivan representing the congressman, and Assemblyman Benedetto. Other sponsors of the annual scholarship awards program included Prestige Properties, developer and manager of Bay Plaza, and McCall’s Bronxwood Funeral Home. Assemblyman Benedetto said: “The cost of higher education is tough on the middle class. These scholarships will help reduce that financial burden. Congratulations to the six scholarship winners and I thank the sponsors and selection committee for their dedication to the youth of Co-op City.”

association thanks Prince Lambright, Isaiah Nelson and his friend, Elizabeth. The Riverbay staff was very helpful as well. Thank you I received a lovely “thank you” note from a neighbor who needed assistance in getting the Riverbay Restoration Dept. to make the repairs that she requested. Although my assistance should not have been needed, I will always attempt to help when asked. She is now satisfied with the result of the repairs in her apartment and is a happy resident. Driving in the Garage This is a reminder that when you drive in the garage, please turn on the headlights of your car. Also, please follow the directional arrow signs. This is for your safety and the safety of everyone else who drives in the garage. Your cooperation would be appreciated. Building Association Meetings Please attend your building association meeting in September. Most building association meetings are suspended for the summer and will resume in the fall. You will meet new friends and obtain relevant information about your building and your community. Condolences My heartfelt sorry is extended to the family of Dolores W. Rankin who joined the ancestors last Sunday. Ms. Rankin was an active member of the Co-op City community and, to my knowledge, a member of several organizations, including the Coalition of African-American Churches & Community Organizations of Co-op City, Inc., the Coalition to Save Affordable Housing and the Retirees of Dreiser Loop. She also served on the 2016 and 2017 Election Committees, and probably more. She will be greatly missed. If you wish to share your ideas with me, I can be reached at 718-671-5957. Please have a terrific and safe summer.

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Directorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Viewpoint

Daryl Johnson A lot of our cooperators are angry over a series of carrying charge increases that are going to start on August 1, 2017. Therefore, some of them assembled on Monday, June 19, in Dreiser with the NYS Homes and Community Renewal (HCR) agency to speak out against some things that are going on here. Telling it Like it Is The meeting started off with a series of questions for our finance director. "What happened to our elevators?" asked a cooperator. Response: "The elevator motors are too small." Then, the cooperator asked some questions that seemed to capture the overall mood of this community towards the board and management. "Why? How can we trust you with new elevators and $40 million when the old elevators didn't work out?" Later, the discussion focused on the upcoming increases. "A five percent increase is too much to park in our garages," stated a cooperator. Response: "We're recoating the driveways and the concrete." After that response, you could feel the pressure mounting in the room. "Cooperators cannot continue to afford Co-op City," stated a cooperator. "We just had a 4.5 percent increase two years ago. People do not have faith in Co-op City. We're headed towards not being affordable. Plus, some people are subletting." Then, I asked the two officials from HCR if they would listen to the complaints from our cooperators and make some adjustments with these upcoming increases. Their response was that they would consider all of the complaints, suggestions, and income levels within this community. Then, they would make their own decision on the size of the increase that's needed for our budget and our 5-year capital plan. Currently, we have a monstrous budget for this fiscal year. Plus, we have an aggressive 5-year capital plan that will cost well over $100 million. And, as mentioned last week, management had wanted this community to pay an outrageous price of $7.3 million for a park on our waterfront. Thereafter, we were going to get trees, sprinklers, benches, and paths for that park.

We're Facing A Rough Road Now, yes, that figure was removed from this 5-year plan. However, we're going to get hit with a 1.9 percent carrying charge increase and a 5 percent parking charge increase on August 1, 2017. Next, we're going to get hit with another 1.9 percent increase on August 1, 2018. Then, based on the language in the resolution, I believe that we're going to get hit with another increase in 2019. Nevertheless, with all of these increases that are going to negatively affect a lot of people here, can you believe that some people here are actually praising this budget? Horrible! Big Changes At The City News The management at the City News has been making some big changes to their paper. The first big change was that they fired their executive editor, Michael Horowitz, on Thursday, June 22. Horowitz called me at 12:30 p.m. on this same day and said that he was just "terminated" and that he had to immediately leave their building. Other editorial changes are expected to occur soon. Fireworks Show Last year, we had a spectacular fireworks show here. And, on Monday, July 3, we're going to have another wonderful fireworks show. So, please come on down and join us while we have a great time. Zero Tolerance For Illegal Fireworks Lots of people have been severely injured because they played with illegal fireworks. So, please make sure that you and your family do not play with any fireworks. Also, please call our Public Safety department immediately at 718-671-3050 if you see anyone using fireworks here. Fall 2017 - Free Tuition At All CUNY AND SUNY Schools in NYS According to several online sources, the average college graduate in 2016 carried a whopping student loan debt of more than $37,000. Overall, these online sources indicate that more than 44 million individuals had student loans that totaled more than $1.3 trillion. Previously, just looking at these numbers probably caused some people to give up on going back to school. However, thank-

fully, things are changing in NYS. So, starting in the fall of this year, eligible students will be able to go to any CUNY or SUNY school in NYS and receive free tuition. That's right! Under the Excelsior Scholarship program, your tuition will be free. There are several requirements that the state has listed on their website to enroll into this scholarship program. So, please go to this website to get the requirements: hesc.ny.gov/excelsior/ Applications will be accepted until July 21, 2017. So, before you forget, please cut this viewpoint out and go online right now and look up this program. Thereafter, please send a message to all of your family members and friends that might be interested in this program. And, please tell them to go online today and register for this free program. You will never know the full impact that you will have on a person's life once they go to school. So, please make a good decision to reach out and help them. Thank you. Close I hope that everyone will reach out to their family and friends and share this information about the free tuition at all CUNY and SUNY schools. Additionally, I hope that everyone will have a wonderful and a safe July 4th holiday. Thank you. Questions or comments? Please send a letter to: Daryl Johnson, Riverbay Board Director, c/o Riverbay Corporation, 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475. Or, please send a message to me at darylhjohnson@optonline.net (There are absolutely no problems with this email address. So, please doublecheck the spelling of this address if your message bounces back to you.) Also, please call me at 718671-4544 if you don't receive a response from your message. You can also join me on Facebook by typing in: Daryl H. Johnson. Okay, thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s it for now. So, please have a wonderful week. And, may God bless you and your family. Thank you.

Co-op City Times / July 1, 2017

First Reading - Resolution #17-37 SUBMITTED BY: Francine Reva Jones SECONDED BY: Claudia Sampson BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING DATED: June 28th, 2017 WHEREAS, voting in the Riverbay Board of Directors elections is one of the most important functions that a shareholder performs and the Riverbay By-laws state that it is the shareholders’ responsibility to vote; and WHEREAS, all new shareholders are required to attend a New Cooperators’ Orientation meeting; and WHEREAS, several members of the Leasing and Sales Committee have attended the New Cooperators’ Orientation meeting and found that there was no mention of the annual Board of Directors elections; and WHEREAS, most shareholders exhibit a lack of interest and participation in the Board of Directors elections and in 2015 and 2017 the elections only reached quorum after an extension of time to vote; and WHEREAS, the Riverbay Corporation Board of Directors could not function unless the shareholders abide by the By-laws and vote to elect five Board Directors each year; and WHEREAS, in order to reach quorum at least onethird of the 15,372 shareholder units must vote; and WHEREAS, in 2015 and 2017, the Election Committee needed to extend the time period for the election in order to reach a quorum; and WHEREAS, it is very costly to extend the time for the annual elections; and WHEREAS, the Election Committee has done all it

First Reading - Res. #17-32

can to promote voting; and WHEREAS, many cooperators have stated that they do not know the candidates running in the Board of Directors elections, even though the information is printed in the Co-op City Times, flyers are distributed and forums are held. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that Management shall develop a comprehensive Voter Turnout plan, that includes (i) discussing annual board voting at the New Cooperators’ Orientation; (ii) including annual board voting in the New Cooperators’ Orientation Pamphlet (or other written document); (iii) encouraging new shareholders to attend at least one Open Board meeting, one Town Hall meeting and one Election forum during their first year of residence; (iv) requiring new shareholders to sign a statement that they will make their best effort to vote; and (v) notifying shareholders that failure to vote in two consecutive elections will result in a six (6) month revocation of their parking license agreement and their storage license agreement; and be it further RESOLVED, that Management shall include any other requirements to increase the voting turnout in order to reach a quorum without having to extend the voting period; and be it further RESOLVED, that Management shall present its written plan to the Board within 90 days of the approval of this Resolution; and be it further RESOLVED, that the Board President hereby authorizes Management to take all steps necessary to make this action effective.

Second Reading - Resolution #17-25 SUBMITTED BY: Bernie Cylich SECONDED BY: Francine Reva Jones BOARD OF DIRECTORS, MEETING DATED: June 28th, 2017 WHEREAS, Patriot Hardwood Flooring & Supply, Inc. is Armstrong Flooring’s sole source New York distributor of the Hartco Floor tile used by Riverbay; and WHEREAS, Management recommends that the Board approve a one year contract (#P1062) with Patriot Hardwood Floor & Supply, Inc. for the purchase of approximately five (5) truckloads (36,000 sq. ft./truckload – 25 sq. ft. per box) of Hartco tiles; and WHEREAS, the tiles will be at a cost of $2.20 per square foot, which is no increase over current price, and be delivered in truckloads directly from the factory. NOW THEREFORE, LET IT BE RESOLVED: that the Board approves Contract #P1062 with Patriot Hardwood Floor & Supply, Inc. for the purchase of Hartco wood floor tiles at a not-to-exceed cost of $400,000 + tax as submitted by Management in accordance with Board of Directors’ Resolution #85-16 and as 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, Peterson, Richardson, Rice, Sampson, Saunders, Turner, Williams NO: Johnson PASSED

Second Reading - Resolution #17-36 SUBMITTED BY: Linda Berk SECONDED BY: Francine Reva Jones BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING DATED: June 28th, 2017 WHEREAS, Nazmin Chowdhury d/b/a Boost Mobile has requested a new lease from Riverbay Corporation for the premises at 2043B Bartow Avenue, (1,201 sq. ft.) Bronx, New York, to be used as a Boost Mobile store and like products; and WHEREAS, the term of the lease is ten years with a five month rent concession and annual rental rates are within the provisions of Resolution #85-16 as amended by Resolution #95-44; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the lease agreement for the premises at 2043B Bartow Avenue, Bronx, New York, by and between Riverbay Corporation, Owner, and Nazmin Chowdhury d/b/a Boost Mobile, Tenant, containing the terms as negotiated by Riverbay Corporation’s management is hereby approved as submitted by management in accordance with Resolution #85-16 as amended by Resolution #95-44; and be it FURTHER RESOLVED, that the President of the Corporation is authorized to sign the lease agreement and related documents on behalf of Riverbay Corporation. YES: Berk, Cylich, Feliciano, Jenkins, Johnson, Jones, Lambright, Leslie, Peterson, Richardson, Rice, Sampson, Saunders, Turner, Williams PASSED

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SUBMITTED BY: Bernard Cylich SECONDED BY: Linda Berk BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING, DATED: June 28th, 2017 WHEREAS, On March 8, 2017, the Board, via Resolution 17-13, approved Contract 3139, Removal & Installation of the STG Condenser Tubes in the amount of $315,726 with Frank Lill & Son, Inc.; and WHEREAS, when executing the work the contractor found that the new tubes could not be reinserted into the condenser because over time the preexisting baffle holes had become distorted which necessitated the contractor performing the extra work of re-drilling all 3,720 baffle holes at an additional cost of $38,562.40; and WHEREAS, the Project Manager is in agreement that the extra work could not have been foreseen until after the contractor took the condenser off-line, disassembled it, removed the tubes and then measured the baffle holes. See attached May 5, 2017 memo from Project Manager; and WHEREAS, Management is now requesting that the Board approve Change Order One (1) in the amount of $38,562.40; and NOW THEREFORE, LET IT BE RESOLVED: that the proposed Change Order One (1) to Contract 3139 with Frank Lill & Son, Inc. for an additional cost of $38,562.40 be approved as submitted 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.

Second Reading - Resolution #17-29 SUBMITTED BY: Francine R. Jones SECONDED BY: Leslie Peterson BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING DATED: June 28th, 2017 WHEREAS, the rental of community center rooms is restricted to shareholders and approved organizations for social purposes only, with restrictions that include no advertising outside of Co-op City and no ticket sales at the door; and WHEREAS, the Community Relations Committee believes that the development of a comprehensive plan to allow external businesses rent community center rooms would increase revenue for the benefit of all shareholders and help defray future carrying charge increases; and WHEREAS, the Community Relations Committee recommends that the Board have the Executive General Manager develop a comprehensive plan that includes, but is not limited to, contracts, insurance, and other use conditions for external businesses to rent community center rooms; and WHEREAS, the room rentals to external businesses should be reserved no more than three months in advance, in order to give consideration to Co-op City residents and approved community organizations. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Executive General Manager develop a comprehensive plan, that includes, but is not limited to, contracts, insurance and other conditions for external businesses to rent community center rooms; and . BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Executive General Manager present his comprehensive plan to the Board for review and approval within ninety (90) days of the approval of this Resolution. YES: Berk, Cylich, Feliciano, Jenkins, Johnson, Jones, Lambright, Leslie, Peterson, Richardson, Rice, Sampson, Saunders, Turner, Williams PASSED (See page 15 for more resolutions)

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Co-op City Times / July 1, 2017

Director’s Viewpoint

Protect Our Progress

pets. We already have dog filth all over the walkways And yes, cooperators have a right to be concerned and lawns. “We have beautiful Greenways where about maintaining affordability in Co-op City and people can walk and sit.” In her opinion, once you making sure we are not adding on new expenses open up to the surrounding community, we will have when we are behind schedule with several capital projects. Therefore, it’s the Board’s responsibility to more problems, etc. A cooperator posed a question about the on-going put personal agendas and pet projects on the back VOICES of Cooperators: An original cooperator carrying charges that, in my opinion, the Board burner pending taking care of the following: • Balcony and façade work. shared how distressed she is about the previous should analyze further. “So we just have to keep • Elevator replacements that is monitored and Board signing a “Memorandum of Donation” of land. increasing the carrying charge for every insufficient done correctly Some of her concerns are that: Co-op City was not amount of work that goes on.” Also, to be explored further the comment, “I think • Waterproofing of porticos built to be “affordable luxury.” She shared informa• New lobby entrances tion about the rent strike and how the carrying charge this 1.9% is only the beginning of unaffordability. • Storefronts increase was on a dollar amount and not a percentage. Eventually, we will have subsidized and high income • Concrete beams on roofs This director was challenged to take a look at Dresier earners here, but those in the middle will find it unaf• Power Plant heat exchanges Loop and questioned how water was running for fordable.” • Digital control systems for the cogeneration Working in the field, it is a fact that rents are at the months without repair. Reportedly when Co-op City was built, it was point where many people pay 35 to 50 percent of their plant & building transformers • Fire alarm systems in the community centers designed to have “green space.” We have greenways, income for rent. At a recent “Policy Forum on Pre• Basketball courts trees and flowers so why are we even debating venting and Ending Homelessness in New York City,” • Coatings in the garages another so-called “waterfront park.” This director the following was revealed: The shortage of affordIt is the cooperators’ responsibility to monitor the was reminded that cooperators can take the 26 Bus to able housing is serious and the city is losing the New the Botanical Gardens and suggested if what we have Yorkers who are its foundation. As of March 2017, above list of projects YOU are paying for. Ask for 61,000 plus individuals in New York City are home- these projects at your Town Hall Meeting. is not enough, then consider moving out. Please know that this director, along with others, The question was asked, “How many develop- less. Of this number, 23,445 are children. It was disments can you find in the Bronx where you can walk covered by our City Controller that 1,100 vacant lots will NEVER, EVER, agree to donating “OUR out of your door and see trees, benches and green in New York City have been identified and hopefully, LAND” to the city for a Public Park. As a matter of space? A concern that is echoed by many is why a the city will build more affordable housing. It was fact, the city should spend money to CLEAN WaterPublic Park and lack of control of who comes and/or suggested that rents are too high and that to have a front Water. Keep the letters coming about the “possibility” of what people will do. Her advice to concerned coop- modest lease, one needs to earn at least $58,240 a year. New York City has the largest number (1 million) losing land. This is your home and your voice is erators is to pick up a pen and write government officials and ask them not to approve the proposed Pub- of undocumented in the USA. Reportedly, 70% of important. In the words of a cooperator, “pick up a the undocumented work in the service industry such pen and write!” lic Park. Yours In Service, I may be reached at: Evelyn M. Another concerned cooperator writes, “There are as cooks, janitors, construction, housekeeping and so many important projects that should have been waiters. Eighty-two percent of the undocumented are Turner, LCSW – Board Director, 2049 Bartow started and were put on a back burner.” She wonders mixed status meaning one parent is not legal. New Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475 – evelyntinez@aol.com why the Mayor rushed to Co-op City so quick to York City is a Sanctuary City and as such is provid- 917-324-1033. announce the development Waterfront Park. In her ing services for the In opinion, Co-op City needs a youth and adult recre- undocumented. ational center “where they can go for games, activi- New York City, every ties and sports.” ALSO, “Why is it taking so long to individual has “a right complete the lobby doors?” The elevators need repair to shelter” therefore and all we hear is how much money it will cost. She advocates are pressuralso writes that “our bus service was changed in a ing the mayor to come up with a plan to build hurry not giving consideration for our needs.” Additionally, in her opinion, people from all over more affordable houswill have access to the park. Undesirables will hang ing for “low income” Stephanie Ogunbiyi at it again. CONGRATULATIONS!!! out and bring their dogs and not clean up after their New Yorkers.

Evelyn Turner

Co-op City Spotlight

Co-op City NAACP Hosts Presentation On Healthy Eating & Drinking

Congratulations Stephanie Ogunbiyi who just graduated from 5th grade at PS 41 Gun Hill Road School Bronx, NY with flying colors with all 4 aggregate in her report card which earned her an honor at the Best and Brightest award ceremony held in Co-op City on the 10th of June 2017. She will be going to middle school in September at PS/MS 89, the Williamsbridge School also in the Bronx NY. Stephanie also wants to thank Rev. Dr. Williams of Co-op City Baptist Church and all the members for their support over the years. We wish her the best of luck in her future endeavors and thank you [OMO OBA] for making your family proud!!!! CONGRATULATIONS. —From Dad, Mom, Stephen and Samuel

Congratulations, Jhordin!

The NAACP Co-op City branch held a presentation hosted by the organization’s health committee last Sunday addressing “Healthy Eating & Drinking.” In the photo above are (left to right): LaVerne Woodley, Health Committee Chairperson; Guest Presenter, Toni Marinucci, MS, RDN; and Committee members: Joyce Wilson, Marie McCants and Francine Reva Jones. Photo by Alfred Lynch, Jr.

JASA Notary Hours JASA’s Notary Hours are as follows: • 135 Einstein Loop, rm. 34, every Tuesday and first, second and third Wednesday of the month, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. • JASA Main Office, 2049 Bartow Avenue, 4th Wednesday of the month, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. • 177 Dreiser Loop, rm. 13, 4th Thursday of the month, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. For additional information, please contact JASA at 929-399-1394.

Congratulations and best wishes to my grandson, Jhordin Romar McDuffie, on his graduation from Gulfport High School in Biloxi, Mississippi with distinction and National Technical Society Honors. Jhordin will be attending Mississippi State University in the fall where he will major in Aerospace Engineering. I am so proud of you, Jhordin. Continue to excel in all of our endeavors. With all of my love, —Grandma Essie

Congratulations, Hailey! Congratulations to my granddaughter, Hailey Adele Davisberg, on your graduation from Monroe Woodbury High School on June 23, 2017. Hailey has been accepted to Tampa University for the fall. Love, —Grandma Liz and Grandpa Carlos Pelaez

Co-op City Times / July 1, 2017

First Reading - Resolution #17-34 SUBMITTED BY: Bernard Cylich SECONDED BY: Claudia Sampson BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING, DATED: June 28th, 2017 WHEREAS, Riverbay’s Procurement Department sent out 14 requests for proposals to elevator consulting companies for Bid P1052, 3rd Party Elevator Consultant for Category 1 & Category 5 Inspections; and WHEREAS, Procurement received 9 proposals, which were sent to Management for review; and WHEREAS, upon review of the proposals it was decided by Management that Omega Industries was lowest qualified bidder; and WHEREAS, Management recommends that the Board approve this contract for a three (3) year term with an option, at Riverbay’s discretion, for two additional years to be negotiated before approving the optional years. NOW THEREFORE, LET IT BE RESOLVED: That Contract P1052, 3rd Party Elevator Consultant with Omega Industries for a not to exceed cost of $140,000 for three (3) years with a two year option to renew be approved as submitted by Management in accordance with Board of Directors Resolution #8516 and amended by Board of Directors Resolution 95-44 and the President is authorized to execute the contract and Management is authorized to take all steps necessary to make this action effective.

First Reading - Resolution #17-39 SUBMITTED BY: Junius Williams SECONDED BY: Evelyn Turner & Leslie Peterson BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING, DATED: June 28th, 2017 WHEREAS: On May 24, 2017, the Board voted in favor of Resolution #17-33 to approve the President signing a Memorandum of Donation between Riverbay Corporation and the City of New York, dated May 25, 2017 authorizing negotiations for the donation of a 2.28 acre parcel of Riverbay land to be developed by the City of New York as a Public Waterfront Park; and WHEREAS, Upon further review and consideration, the Board believes it would not be in the best interests of the Shareholders to donate this 2.28 parcel of land to the City of New York to use as a Public Waterfront Park and therefore Emergency Resolution #17-33 should be rescinded and instead Riverbay Corporation should continue to maintain ownership of this parcel of land for further use and development by Riverbay Corporation, and WHEREAS, the Riverbay Corporation should continue to clean up the 2.28 acres of land, which it began on February 23, 2017 and restore to its original Waterfront condition, and WHEREAS, in the future, any plans to sell or give away the land should be voted on by the Cooperators of Co-op City and not the Board of Directors, and NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Emergency Resolution #17-33 is fully rescinded and the President and Management shall notify the City of New York of this decision and take all other necessary actions to carry out this Resolution.

Second Reading - Resolution #17-27 SUBMITTED BY: Deborah Jenkins SECONDED BY: Francine Reva Jones and Evelyn Turner BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING DATED: June 28th, 2017 WHEREAS, Riverbay has no limitation on the number of cars that each shareholder may park in the garage and 306 shareholders have three or more parking leases; and WHEREAS, there are currently 489 shareholders on the waiting list for spaces in Garages 2, 7 and 8; and WHEREAS, The Board favors limiting shareholders to no more than 2 car parking spaces in Garages 2, 7 or 8 which would eventually free up 153 car parking spaces. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, That effective immediately Management may not issue car parking license agreements to any shareholder in Garage 2, 7, or 8 who already has 2 such agreements; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that effective January 1, 2018 Management shall, after due notification, begin cancelling car parking license agreements for those shareholders in Garages 2, 7 or 8 who have three or more such agreements. Such shareholders may maintain up to two of their car parking license agreements.

First Reading - Resolution #17-35 SUBMITTED BY: Evelyn Turner SECONDED BY: Kevin Lambright BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING, DATED: June 28th, 2017 WHEREAS, On June, 15, 2016 the Board awarded Contract #3051, via Res #16-41, to City and County Paving Corporation in the amount of $1,669,000 for the reconstruction of the Bellamy Loop basketball courts; and WHEREAS, After the work began boring and soiling testing disclosed the need for a $268,000 drainage system and a $140,000 pile system to support the bleachers and scoreboard; and WHEREAS, To offsite the $408,000 additional costs for the new drainage system and piles, four items (stamping/coloring of concrete; landscaping; chess tables; & security cameras) were removed from the project for a savings of $270,000 and therefore reducing the cost of the change order to $138,000; and WHEREAS, Management requests that the Board approve Change Order #1 in the amount of $138,000, See Attached Project Manager memo. NOW THEREFORE, LET IT BE RESOLVED: that the proposed Change Order #1 in the amount of $138,000.00 for Contract #3051 with City & County Paving Corp. be approved as submitted 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.

Second Reading - Resolution #17-28 SUBMITTED BY: Linda Berk SECONDED BY: Kevin Lambright BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING, DATED: June 28th, 2017 WHEREAS, Riverbay terminated Contract P878 with Van Deusen & Associates (VDA) for consulting regarding elevator modernization and maintenance; and WHEREAS, Bill Warr, who was the only elevator consultant with VDA that worked on Co-op City matters, left VDA and is now with DTM, Inc.; and WHEREAS, Management recommends entering into Contract P1063 with DTM, Inc. for elevator consultation that will include finalizing the specifications for the modernization and maintenance of Co-op City’s elevators (see attached memo from J. Boiko dated 4/28/17). NOW THEREFORE, LET IT BE RESOLVED: That Contract P1063, Elevator Consultant for the Modernization & Maintenance of Co-op City’s Elevators with DTM, Inc., at a not to exceed cost of $1,000,000 for writing the modernization and maintenance specifications and to oversee the modernization through final sign-off of the project 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, Jenkins, Jones, Lambright, Peterson, Rice, Sampson, Saunders, Williams NO: Johnson, Turner ABSTAIN: Leslie, Richardson PASSED

Second Reading - Resolution #17-41 SUBMITTED BY: Francine Reva Jones SECONDED BY: Jerome L. Rice & Evelyn Turner BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING DATED: June 28th, 2017 WHEREAS, Lil Rainmakerz Inc., has requested a lease from Riverbay Corporation for the premises at 4180 Hutchinson River Parkway, Bronx, New York, to be used for day care; and WHEREAS, the term of the lease and annual rental rates are within the provisions of Resolution #85-16 as amended by Resolution #95-44; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the lease agreement for the premises at 4180 Hutchinson River Parkway, Bronx, New York, by and between Riverbay Corporation, Owner, and Lil Rainmakerz Inc., Tenant, containing the terms as negotiated by Riverbay Corporation’s management is hereby approved as submitted by management in accordance with Resolution #85-16 as amended by Resolution #95-44; and be it FURTHER RESOLVED, that the President of the Corporation is authorized to sign the lease agreement and related documents on behalf of Riverbay Corporation. YES: Berk, Cylich, Feliciano, Jenkins, Johnson, Jones, Lambright, Leslie, Peterson, Richardson, Rice, Sampson, Saunders, Turner, Williams PASSED

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Co-op City Times / July 1, 2017

Deserving Students Awarded Building 11 Scholarships Great things are continuing to happen for young adults furthering their education in Co-op City. Not even torrential rains thwarted the enthusiasm of cooperators who gathered to encourage and support the young adults in our buildings. Two students were each awarded $500 scholarships from the Building 11 - Carver Loop Civic Association fund. The scholarship students awards are residents of Building 11, pursing their education and meet the application requirements. The application process comprised of the following: • General application/recommendations • Scholastic information: grades/transcripts • Essay (personal) • Extra-curricular activities, hobbies, commu-

nity involvement, honors & distinctions, affiliations/clubs • Interview (with committee) The Scholarship Committee consists of eight building residents: Kandi Harris, chair; Sheila Manley, Jean Mickens, Toni Thomas-Lyons, Francine Berkowitz, Magdalen Lewis, Deborah Henry and Hattie Robinson. This was the eighth annual scholarships awarded to date. This year, the following individuals were awarded: • Aaron Greene, Cardinal Spellman H.S. • Gabriel Matos, St. Raymonds H.S. We wish them both the best of luck in their future endeavors! —Toni Thomas

Above, Gabriel Matos (3rd from left) and his father (left) are joined by Scholarship Committee members Jean Mickens (second, left), Toni Thomas-Lyons (third, right), Francine Berkowitz (second, right) and Sheila Richburg (right).

Father Oscar Matos with his son, Gabriel, scholarship recipient.

Aaron Greene and his family with members of the committee as identified above.

Scholarship awardee Aaron Greene (center) with his brother Adam and mother, Annette.

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Director’s Viewpoint

Andrea Leslie

We can achieve so much more if we work together. While we may not all agree on every action we make to get there, we should be able to agree that no cooperator has a monopoly on how much they care for the community. Passion is good, but all our decisions can’t be emotional; as a matter of fact, it is usually advised to not make major decisions when overly emotional, angry or upset. Decisions made in such circumstances may later be severely regretted. We must also keep in mind that regardless of good intentions, there are always detractors ready to confuse us. Don’t let them! Not Enough Facts I have lived here long enough to remember our swim days at Truman High School. I long for those days to return, and hope that our return to Truman will be sooner rather than later and not for the pool alone. We plan to work tirelessly as we have been doing in the past to accomplish this goal. We have been in conversation with our public officials and I hope we can get their help to speed up that process. I am the treasurer of the Riverbay Fund (the Fund), the non-profit entity of the corporation, and as such,

A Brighter Future is Up To Us sign checks for activities sponsored by the Fund. I am responsible per Fund resolution 16-02 for signing checks and I won’t do so unless I have answers to questions about such activities. I recently refused to sign a check for the Fund which would pay for a permit to access the Truman High School swimming pool and locker area. This permit was going to be for twelve (12) cooperators to use the pool for five (5) days. This, in a community of over 50,000 residents with over six thousand (6,000) children would, literally, be a “drop in the pool” at a cost of almost three thousand dollars, ($3,000) – insurance cost was not included. I’m informed that a pool lifeguard was hired by Riverbay Corporation, and while I understand that the Youth Committee interviewed the lifeguard, I am not aware if Riverbay Corporation Human Resources also interviewed the lifeguard on behalf of the Fund. The permit has information that conflicts with information supplied to me days before the scheduled start of the program. There was scrambling to find staff volunteers even though the discussion of the program was started months ago. The decision apparently in the Youth Committee, not at the Board, was to have selected community organizations be the conduit through which cooperators would participate in swim program. I did not believe that should have been the process and that there would not have been suffi-

cient promotion of the program in order to create an equitable opportunity for cooperators to participate. When it came time to sign the check for activity, no written document was presented to detail the intricacies of the program. I found out after the fact that an attempt was made two days before the program was scheduled to start with an hour and a half notice for Board members to meet to agree to a verbal, not a written, resolution to go forward with the program. I believed there was too much of a rush and, therefore, increased opportunities for things to go wrong. For such a serious undertaking, we needed to step back for a minute and properly review things so we would be better prepared to launch the program, or better yet, get our public officials on board to get an even better deal with access to the school. There was no effort on anyone’s part, least of all mine, to ruin the program. Swimming pools come with much liability. We must make sure that all our “t”s are crossed and our “i”s are dotted. It is ironic that questions are made about the integrity of this Board – this Board, which, in my opinion, has been more transparent than Boards of the past and which has created more opportunity for shareholder participation. Turning a ship around is a huge undertaking. Turning on a dime appeals to the impatient, but is not a safe way to make progress, as far as I am concerned. Keep Your Eyes On The Prize

Building 24 Association

Retirees Of Dreiser Loop

We held our last meeting of the season on June 15th. We took some money from our treasury to buy some nice wraps from a local deli to celebrate the completion of our first year as a new association. During the year, we concentrated primarily on attending to some of the Building and Grounds issues we thought needed attention. We also undertook a successful year-end collection for our porters and a Cake Sale that was also a success. Both events brought many of our cooperators together and fostered a greater sense of solidarity in our building and hopefully for the community at large. One of things we worked on was having the lot immediately opposite our rear entrance on Co-op City Blvd. cleared of all construction debris for which the lot had become a dumping ground. With the assistance of Mark Warren, asst. general manager for construction, we were able to have the lot cleared of much of the debris with a promise to clear the lot completely and reserve its use for only the collection of plant matter to be used for gardening projects in the co-op. That lot is part of the property now being considered for the building of a riverside park. At our last meeting, Director Rod Saunders spoke to us about past donations of Co-op City land to NYC. Approximately 35 acres were donated on which the education park, fire house and little league fields were constructed. Discussions with the Mayor’s Office will take place to see if an agreement can be reached about the donation and development of the land in question, 1.4 acres just south of the little league fields, for the creation of a riverside park. NYC will build the park if Co-op City agrees to donate the land to the city. The city cannot use public funds to build a park on private property. Board President Linda Berk has assured cooperators that the Board will not proceed with the donation unless she is sure that it has the approval of the community. Public forums will be held to allow cooperators to weigh in with their concerns and surveys to gauge opinions and take suggestions will also take place. Some of the other things that Director Saunders talked about were pool access at Truman High School, his support for the use of solar panels installed on the garages for an alternative source of energy and the detection of elevated levels of lead in some of the water fountains in one of the schools here. I want to thank all the cooperators who attended our meetings and especially thank our officers: treasurer Judy Camacho, secretary Shenita Dowdy, financial secretary Francillia Atkins and Sergeant-atArms Andromeda George without whose help none of this would have been possible. We wish all our fellow cooperators a wonderful summer and hope to see more of you at our meetings when we start up again in September. —Bruce Silberman

FYI: Our room #19 will be open during the summer. All are welcome to join us from 12:30 p.m. – 6 p.m. for games of your choice on Mon., Tues., Thurs. or Fri. (Tonk, Bridge, Rummy Que, & Pokeno). Or, just stop by to watch television and socialize with friends in an air conditioned room. Travel Events: (price includes transportation via Coach Bus; located at Dreiser Loop, in front of H&R Block) • July 5-7, Dover Downs Hotel & Casino, Del. Price: double, $400pp; single, $490. Final payment due. Meet/depart: 10:30 a.m. Dreiser Loop/H&R Block. Contact Serita G., 347-564-5722/Barbara W., 718-320-0500. • Sept. 9-16, (8 days/7 nights), “Canada & New England Cruise on the beautiful Carnival “Sunshine.” NYC departure/return. Cabin/category prices from $929 to $1399 which includes your cabin, meals, port charges and taxes. FINAL PAYMENT due now. Travel insurance (additional cost) encouraged. Contact: Serita G., 347-564-5722. • Oct. 5-7, “National Museum of African American History & Culture, Washington, DC” – Price: double $385 pp; single $440. Deposit: $100 due ASAP. Payment plan: 1st due 6/19; double, $140 pp/single, $170; 2nd due 7/17; double, $145 pp/single, $170. NO RFUNDS. Includes: 1st day - lunch at Phillips (Baltimore Inner Harbor); 2 Continental breakfasts; dinner at Golden Coral; Maryland Live Casino and shopping at Arundel Mill Outlets on 10/7. Contact: Serita G., 347-564-5722/Barbara W., 718-320-0500. Theatre Committee: (price includes Van transportation, from Dreiser Loop opposite Rehab Center): • July 12th (Wed.): “WICKED,” Gershwin Theater, Manhattan, 2:00 p.m. show. Price: $102. Contact: Eleanor B., 718-324-7847. REMEMBER – Your DEPOSIT, along with your name and telephone number, is required to reserve your trip &/or theatre seat. ONLY a check or money order, payable to RETIREES OF DREISER LOOP, will be accepted. Committee members will be available in Dreiser clubroom 19 (718-379-0377) on Mondays and/or Thursdays, 2:30-5 p.m. Good And Welfare: Our heartfelt condolences to Carrie Boone and family on the loss of their mother who recently passed away. A big “Get Well” soon shout-out to Albertha Manley who is ill and in the hospital. To those of you still under the weather, know that you are thought of warmly and wished brighter days. Call Josephine Flowers, 718-320-0539, regarding illnesses and bereavements. If interested in joining us during our next September/October SPA DAY (dates to be determined), call 718-379-4784 (Claudette D) or 718-671-8449 (Hattie L) and leave your name and phone number. “Keep calm cuz Summer is finally here.” –Author unknown —Claudette Davis

Concerned About Senate Health Care Repeal Bill? The Senate health care repeal bill will cut as much as $800 billion from Medicaid. If you are concerned or have a health care story to share, call NY Senators Charles Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand at 202-224-3121 or 855-999-1663.

Co-op City Times / July 1, 2017

Building 13 Association

Reminder: Help our community recycle, reduce and re-use because Earth Day is every day! Summer Fun Continues: We had a meeting this week and have proposed a date of July 8 for part two of our day. Barring any unforeseen circumstances, we are planning to have a fun afternoon with activities everyone will enjoy. The hours will change and as of this writing are not totally determined but you will be notified via flyers, email and Facebook. Plan to join the fun as we enjoy the summer together. Those of you traveling with us to the Nordic Lodge and Foxwoods Casino please remember the date, July 15. We will leave from 100 Casals Place at 7:30 a.m. and depart for home at 6:30 p.m. Please be prompt. Join us on our next adventure to Warmdaddy’s Dinner, Jazz and Blues and time also at the Sugar House Casino in Philadelphia, Pa. Bus will leave from Casals Place: at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, October 21, and departing from Warmdaddys at 9:00 p.m. The cost is $105 and can be paid in two installments, $55 due July 30/$50 due August 30. Book early because seats go fast. Have a wonderful summer, stay safe and healthy. Enjoy all that Co-op City has to offer and see you in September. Checks for Building 13 events should be made payable to Building 13 Assoc. Inc. and mailed to 100 Casals Place #32K, Bronx, NY 10475. For information, contact Sherrie Hernandez at 914-837-5970; Gail Sharbaan, treasurer, at 718-671-3801 or Leslie Peterson at 718-320-1370. Our website is http://www.bldg13assoc.com or e-mail us at bthirteen.assoc@yahoo.com. Again, thanks for making our team work. —Leslie Peterson

Building 9 Association Greetings Please allow me to pay tribute to the ‘small number of mighty women’ whose hard work and dedication ensure the function of the executive board of the Building 9 Association is effective, efficient, and engaging. Please give a standing ovation to Shirley Wells and Gwen Anderson. They provide us more volunteer hours, effort and enthusiasm than you may realize. It has been my great pleasure to serve you, side by side, with these two wonderful women. Our Building 9 Association bus ride to The Brotherhood Winery and Woodbury Commons Shopping Outlet was awesome. We started the day in stormy weather, but the skies put on a happy face for our outdoor shopping and music events.

Building 32 Association

All you folks who made our Bake Sales a big success, thanks a thousand times. We are going to the Haight-Brown Winery on Saturday, September 23rd. There will be pick-ups and drop-offs at Asch Loop, Dreiser and Building 32. There will be a tour and wine tasting. Then, we shall go to Foxwood Casino, where you will receive $10 for gambling and a free buffet. The TOTAL cost for this fun-filled day is $55, payable in two installments of $30 and $25. First payment was due June15th and the remainder by July 15th. There will be NO refunds because we must pay these vendors for the trips. Change of person to send funds to is Ms. Sonya Brown-Clark, at 4160 Hutch. Rvr. Pwy. E. #9A, Bronx, N.Y. 10475 with checks and M.O. made out to Bldg. 32 Association. Her phone number, 1-718-671-1685. —Eleanor Bailey

Building 29 Association The last meeting of the Building 29 Association was held this month. We will not meet again until September. As usual, general topics of concern were addressed and updates were given. In addition, it was announced that our excellent vice president, Norma Jean Barnes, will be leaving us as she is relocating. Thank you, Norma Jean, for all your hard work. We will miss you! Also, as our guest speaker, we had Leslie Peterson, who gave us a lively and informative presentation. Many thanks to her from us all. The following week on Saturday afternoon, we had our first Flea Market. Despite the rain, it was a great success—both for the vendors, who made a profit and for the buyers, who got excellent bargains. Nuts and dried fruits, handmade and vintage jewelry, household goods, custom handbags and totes were among the items offered. We hope to repeat this next year. Meanwhile, wishing everyone a wonderful summer! See you in the fall. —Katharine Wood

Sunny day shopping at Woodbury Commons. Thank you to all our friends who weathered the storm and shared the day of camaraderie, shopping, munching, wine tasting, and outdoor music with us: Gwen, Shirley, Sister Pat, Bernadine, Mimi, Michelle, Dot and Patrice; Sonia and Eleanor; Terri and Karen; Ken and Brenda; Neil and Rosie; Lydia, Marguerite, Martha, Melba and Ramonita; Genaro and Elie; Wanda and Wanda; Linda and Gail; Catherine and Peggy; Donna and Kayla; Rita and Roslyn; Allison and Mark; Dietra and Sandy; Janet and Ponle; James, Carolyn and Whitney; Gerald, Cynthia and Dinsha; last, but not least, Blanche and Dorothy. The annual Co-op City Fireworks Display on the Section Two greenway is scheduled for July 3rd at sundown. Music will start at 7 p.m. The 2017 Section 2 Summer Family Fun Day rain date is scheduled for Saturday, July 8th, same time, same place. Please come out and enjoy the day with your family and ours. Back by popular demand: Foxwoods Casino bus ride! We are planning our bus ride to Foxwoods for Saturday, October 21st to see Patti LaBelle in concert. We will enjoy 4 hours shopping, casino with $10 play back; free buffet or $10 meal credit; then the Patti Labelle show. The per-person cost is $99. $50 deposit due on or before July 21st, then $49 balance due on or before August 21st. Seats will go quickly. Contact Linda, Gwen or Shirley for details. The Building 9 Association does not convene in July and August. See you in September. Be in the know when you’re on the go. Read and follow the Co-Op City Times at www.issuu.com/cctimes. If you want to go swiftly, go alone. If you want to go far, go together. —Linda Collins

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Co-op City Times / July 1, 2017

I’m Still Standing! Director’s Viewpoint

Deborah Jenkins I am so grateful for the numerous telephone calls, emails, conversations in the streets and text messages from members of the community who have supported my leadership as Board treasurer and as president of the Riverbay Fund. To have received support from former Board directors who were also officers is also very special. My service speaks for itself and in truth! Remember I had already shared with you the truth about the way those who I ran with operate and time and time again others who once ran with them have also said the same, they turn on you at the first sign that you disagree. I wasn’t aware that I was elected to vote in lock-step with any individual, but rather that I was supposed to represent the 15K+/50K+ cooperators/residents who I represent. To be sure, I have had a wide range of emotions and there was only one surprise as I already knew how most were, but to be blindsided as I was by one, wow! I’m a big girl and honestly am over it. Why so quickly? Because to allow venom to build up after a betrayal will destroy me and I won’t be destroyed by such madness. I don’t seek to repay as I know that I have only to watch as my vindication continues and the truth is revealed. I read where someone wrote that they desire peace and positivity. One who operates without a sense of peace and positivity is hard-pressed to desire something that is not within their own character. What I will promise you, the cooperators, is that I will continue on in integrity and dignity as I have during this my last year representing you. I will not, however, give the “leaders”

of the Board another opportunity to yell at and scream at me simply because I disagree, NEVER AGAIN! Here’s how I will proceed: Calling for an RFP to contract a NEW General Counsel: In my opinion, our current General Counsel does not represent the entire 15 member Board of Directors! I’ve watched during these last two years and it appears to me that the GC has done only what the president said and that is not, as far as I know, what GC is paid for. I would have expected the GC to speak up and not stay quiet time and time again as I was being rebuked by Board “leaders.” This is a volunteer Board and at the very least the 15 volunteer Board members deserve a GC who represents us all. Do I believe the change will happen? NO, but it certainly won’t be for lack of trying. Elevator Replacement RFP: This is the most critical issue facing our community. While I will no longer chair the Contracts and Compliance Committee, I will assure you that I will continue to report to you the progression around this critical issue. If one has to attempt to destroy another in order to “win” what does that say about that one? I am so thrilled that you, the community, re-elected Daryl Johnson! He, like me, endured a lot and even had another director cuss him and he never retaliated— that’s character! I had a neighbor who saw Mr. Johnson come to my defense at the election of officers, on June 21, 2017, and though her initial opinion of him was that of skepticism, that simple act of fairness gave him a new supporter. Riverbay Fund: I am extremely proud of what I accomplished as the president of the Riverbay Fund and will continue to do all that I did as president through my work at the church, as I’ve always done. I will not participate in any of the exercises of the Fund going forward. There are 14 other directors and

10 made it very clear that they do not desire my input and therefore they will not receive it. You can’t double-cross, betray and act without integrity and expect one who did nothing but stabilize an unstable structure and shared authority with all the officers (all of whom voted against you) to subject herself to this type of “leadership” and I won’t. My Leader (Jesus) said, “Shake the dust” and that is what I am doing. Thank you, Director Turner for asking GC how is it that the president of the Fund can be sitting here but still you allow another to call a RF meeting? No, I don’t play ball when I know the game is fixed. You will never hear that I behaved any way other than professional and the two times that I had to go there was, I assure you, after the “leaders” verbally attacked me for daring to have a different opinion. You know that it’s bad when even Riverbay staff, who, for all intents and purposes, should respect the Board of Directors, undermine your authority and it’s accidentally revealed through email. Fight only battles where the weapons are the same otherwise you are fighting a losing battle. I promise that I will only speak to Management to seek clarification and vote “yes” or “no,” that’s all! I have one resolution that I presented to try to get passed this Wednesday and there is one other that I will present at the next Business Board Meeting. Other than that, I will not give any additional time to a Board where I believe that 10 (two without knowing what is really the truth) members have tried, albeit unsuccessfully, to break my spirit and tarnish my name. I serve you, the cooperators, and will continue to do so, as my oath to uphold the Bylaws of the Riverbay Corporation, NYS Business Laws and the United States Constitution means as much as my word means to me. I can be reached, for this next year, at (718) 6440951 or by email at djenkins@riverbayboard.com.

Building 21 Association Here for you; All Summer!!! The fiscal year of the building association begins in September and ends in June. The Building 21 Association will remain active throughout the summer in the form of events like Think Tank and the 1st Annual Section 4 Partnership Ice Cream Social. The newly formed Section 4 Partnership meets every Friday in the Gathering Room at 120 Bellamy Loop, that’s in the rear of Building 21B at 7:30 p.m. Come and join us. We’ll talk more about the Section 4 Partnership in next week’s edition of the CO-OP City Times. Stay tuned in!!! THINK TANK at Building 21 needs your input. The best way to have a better CO-OP City is to be informed and take advantage of the infrastructure that protects and guides us. Do

you know how that infrastructure works? Come and get the knowledge. Come and lend your intention to The Tank. THINK TANK at Building 21 is in session every Friday at 8:30 p.m. in the Gathering Room in the rear of Building 21B (120 Bellamy Loop). THINK TANK is where we develop each other’s ideas for the progression of the CO-OP City community. Be a part of something to change your life, your community, and the lives of others, for the better. Floor Captains 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 DISTRIB-

UTE TO EACH NEIGHBOR 2. CO-OP CITY TIMES • PLACE THEM AT EACH APARTMENT DOOR (Delivered on Saturdays) 3. ELEVATOR NOTICES • READ THEM AND TALK TO YOUR NEIGHBORS ABOUT THEM 4. PROMOTE: • MEETINGS, CLUBS AND GATHERINGS 5. ENCOURAGE YOUR NEIGHBORS TO: • VOTE – VOTE – VOTE! IN THE RIVERBAY ELECTION • MAKE CALLS TO THE RIVERBAY OFFICES SECURITY 718-671-3050 CSO OFFICES 718-320-3300 Questions regarding the Building 21 Association…You have three ways

of gaining information. EMAIL your building association at 21association @gmail.com. CALL your association at 347.504.1821. ATTEND the monthly meetings which are held every 4th Thursday in the Gathering Room in the rear of the B-section at 7 p.m. FYI, all monies collected (annual dues, etc.) are turned in to our treasurer and installed in the association’s bank account. This is your community... What are you doing to help make it better??? We are dedicated to the self-development and empowerment of every shareholder in CO-OP City. We are passionate about our community. Join us at Building 21 (120 Bellamy Loop) in “The Gathering Room.” Each one of us, multiplied by all of us, equals A FORCE FOR GOOD. See you around the neighborhood! —Michelle Marbury

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Co-op City Sports

Matthew Scores Impressive Trifecta

Co-op City’s Matthew Miller competed at the Family Martial Arts Youth Tournament at the St. Mary's Recreational Center in the Bronx on Saturday, June 24. He represented Martial Way Kung-fu Center, located right here in Co-op City, in the Black Belt division winning 1st Place in the Kata (forms) division, 1st Place in the Weapons division, and 1st Place in the Sparring division for an impressive trifecta. Photo by Mike Miller

Velocity Athletes Move Closer To 2017 USA Track & Field Junior Olympics! On Saturday & Sunday, June 17th & 18th, we competed in the USATF New York Junior Olympic Track & Field Championship/Region 1 qualifier. The top eight individuals and relay teams in each event of each age division will advance to the USATF Region 1 Championships to be held July 6-9 at Fitchburg University.The National Junior Olympic Championships will be from Monday, July 24th to Sunday, July 30th in Lawrence, KS. USATF Junior Olympic medals were awarded to the top six (6) individuals and the top six (6) relay teams in each event of each age division. Plus, USATF New York offered grants to the top scoring teams going to the Region 1 Championship. Competition was fierce, but VTC scored 35 medals (4 Gold, 8 Silver & 23 Bronzes)! 95% of our time advance to the USATF Region 1 Championship and earned $500 in traveling grant funds! Great job to all student athletes! On Sunday, June 25th, we competed in the Northeast Invitation at Icahn Stadium, Randall’s Island where over 1000 athletes participated. Medals were given to the top 3 athletes in the division! Velocity Track Club muscled up 19 medals (8 Gold, 6 Silver & 5 Bronze), which was great, but how we earned them was different. We don’t run many relays, because of the needed commitment for parents to bring their child to the national meets. Most national meets are away and the travel expense can be costly. However, at the Northeast Invitation, we ran 3 relay teams and all 3 teams medaled. Our 8 & under girls of Hannah Deflorimonte, Shyenne Blake, Jenelle Bryan & Brianna Burrell won the Gold with a time of 106.92. Our 8 & under girl’s time was faster than the winning time at the USATF New York Junior Olympic Championship. Our 9 & 10 girls 4 x100 meters relay of Saniah Caldwell, Kimaris Hickman, Eternity Piper and Dakota Hickman won the Silver medals with a time of 1:01.40; their time would have placed them in 3rd place at the USATF New York Junior Olympic Championship. Our 4 x 400 meter relay of Allyson Wright, Jada Clarke, Samya Clarke & Aysya Brown won Gold medal in the 11 & 12 girls’ age division with a time of 4:51. The 2nd place time at the USATF New York Jun-

VTC athletes at the Northeast Invitation.

ior Olympic Championship was 4:51. With just two relay practices, they were able to have some good times; just imagine the results if we ran relay more often! Our other medalists at the Northeast Invitation were: Darius Gordon, 2nd place in the Long Jump; Julian Caldwell, 3rd place in the High Jump. Kiana Davis, 3rd place in the Discus. Pierce Parker, 3rd place in the 1500 meter run. Hannah Gadpaille, 3rd place in the 400 meter race. Dakota won Gold in the High Jump. Brianna won Gold in the 100 meters and Long Jump. Shyenne won Silver in the Long Jump and Bronze in the 200 meters. Dontae Lindo won Gold in the 3000 meter race. Congratulations to all who participated. Our next meet is on June 30 – July 2nd, AAU (Amateur Athletic Union) Region 1 Championship and National Qualifier in Hub Stine Field in Plainfield, NJ. For additional information on VTC, visit our website, Velocitytrack.org or contact Coach Winston Dinkins at 914-441-6196 or by email: watclt@aol.com. —Winston Dinkins

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NAACP Co-op City Branch #2210 National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, Inc. Mailing Address: P.O. Box 75-3111, Einstein Station, Bronx, NY 10475. President: Jerome L. Rice. Office telephone: (718) 320-3210. Address: 135 Einstein Loop Community Center, room 36, 2nd Floor. Office Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Theme: Steadfast and Immovable Did you know? The Senate will take up bill to repeal the Affordable Care Act next week! The “Better Care Reconciliation Act” repeals the Affordable Care Act and does not adequately replace health coverage for most low and middle-income Americans, children, people with disabilities, seniors, people of color and others. Information about this issue is at the office. If you choose to oppose the Senate health care bill, the Better Care Reconciliation Act, call Senator Chuck Schumer @ 212-486-4430 or Fax 202-288-2838 and Senator Kirsten Gillibrand @ 212688-6262 or Fax 202-228-0282, as well as Congressman Eliot Engel @ 718-320-2314 or Fax 202-225-5513. Remember to contact both senators! This requires an URGENT ACTION. Voter registration is an ongoing community activity — Registration forms available in the office. Be prepared to VOTE! IF YOU DON’T VOTE, DON’T COMPLAIN! Founded in 1909, the NAACP is the nation’s oldest and largest nonpartisan civil rights organization. Its members

throughout the United States and the world are the premier advocates for civil rights in their communities. Membership Campaign Is An Ongoing Activity; It Is The “Lifeblood Of The Association.” Your membership dollars help to lead the fight for freedom, justice and equality. The community at large is invited to join the Co-op City Branch #2210. Become a new member, renew, recruit, gift or sponsor an annual membership for self or another. Adult regular membership is $30 and Youth membership is $10. We have some exciting and challenging projects planned and we need your help. We look forward to working with you to go forward and meet the mandates of the NAACP. Your voice is needed NOW more than ever. Join the movement, join the NAACP CO-OP City Branch. Make check/or money order payable to NAACP Co-op City Branch and use the mailing address above. Save the Date September 23— Third Community Service Awards, 9 p.m.–2 a.m. The honorees are: Kevin Shaw, Posthumously, President’s Award; Victoria Boddie, Youth Volunteer & NAACP Youth Member; Robert Hedgepeth; Georgette Moye; Nancy Rodriguez and Jacqueline Williams. Come out and celebrate the honorees, your birthday, anniversary or any special occasion with us. For tickets and to reserve a table seating 8, call the office. —Brenda Brown

Rivers Run Community Garden “I just want to celebrate another day of living… I just want to celebrate another day of Liiiife” *me, bobbing head and humming the Rare Earth’s tune - I Just Want to Celebrate*. That is what walking over and being at the garden does for me: puts a song in my heart and lightens up my step. Even stories of pain simmer to smiles and gratitude when the sun is shining and the birds are singing their tune. Please join us on Sunday, July 9th at 3 p.m. for a gazebo dedication in honor of Councilman Andy King for helping us to come this far. There will be music, refreshments and lots of friends you haven’t met yet. Please tell your friends and family about this amazing place where we not only grow fruits and vegetables, but we grow knowledge and friendships. Rivers Run Community Garden is a movement towards improved mental and physical health. We provide all types of workshops including nutrition, meditation, edible and medicinal wilds identification, planting, building and crafting. We are the outdoor classroom for the local schools, daycares as well as residents and neighbors. We are a place of beauty and peace. Visit. Stay. Experience us. Important dates (All are welcome): • Sunday, July 9th – Gazebo Dedication & Celebration – 3 p.m. Rivers Run is open: • Tuesdays, 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. (or until dusk) • Wednesdays & Fridays, 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. • Saturdays & Sundays, 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Membership requirements: $20 per year fee and 20 hours of work. There is a waiting list for beds. Members who are actively fulfilling the 20 hours of volunteer work requirement are moved up on the waiting list. Volunteers are welcome. To schedule your volunteer hours for July, please email jam239@aol.com and rivers_run@yahoo.com. If you’d like to reach out to us, please email us at Rivers_run@yahoo.com or call Denise Shelley at 917-232-2982 or me at 718-671-3801. —Gail Sharbaan

National Council of Negro Women National Museum of African American History & Culture – Our bus is full! Our waiting list is full! We will be spending August 6 through 7, Sunday afternoon and Monday morning at the museum. Monday afternoon, on the way home, we will visit Arundel Mills (back to school shopping) and the Live Casino! Student Graduations – We at NCNW Co-op City Section were very proud to take part in the graduation ceremonies of the students at the schools in our community. Camille Worrell presented awards to Beatrice Akua Serwaa Kobi for Academic Achievement and Kiara Copeland for Community Service at Truman High School. Akeisha Neely presented awards to Latoya Webber for Academic Achievement and Dejanae Carter for Community Service at M.S. 181’s ceremony. She also presented awards to Alexandrea Jackson for Academic Achievement and David Matthews for Community Service at M.S. 180’s ceremony. Pamela Johnson presented an award to Naomi Anderson for Academics & Community Service as she graduated from P.S. 153. Ella Spruill presented an award to Daisy Amarteifio from P.S. 178, “Struggled to Make the Grades and Succeeded.” Eleanor Donnley presented an Academic Achievement award to Yesutor Adabe from P.S. 160. Leslie Peterson presented awards to Kaila Johnson and Chauntae Wildman from the Equality Charter School, each for Academics and Community Service. Congratulations also to our youngest member of NCNW Co-op City Section, Alexandra Lay, who graduated from 5th grade. Dorothy I. Height Stamp – NCNW members were excited by the unveiling of the new Dorothy I. Height Stamp at the African Burial Ground, 290 Broadway, on Tuesday, June 20th from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Our section was represented by Deborah Gadsden at the unveiling. Ingrid Saunders Jones, National President of NCNW – has asked members to embrace the idea of Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Day on the anniversary of her birth on July 10th. Many activities will be taking place as we incorporate her birthday into our J.O.I.N. NCNW year-long national membership drive. Our goals are to raise public awareness of NCNW and to double the size of NCNW by each member bringing in at least one new member. Each member of NCNW is asked to wear yellow on July 10th and wear your NCNW pins. See more about us on Facebook.com at Ncnwcoopcity Bethune. Health Fair – Save the date, Saturday, September 23, 2017 for our annual Health Fair. We are looking forward to once again bringing to our community health information, health testing and healthy snacks. —Joyce Howard

Co-op City Times / July 1, 2017

Black Forum Defensive Driving On Hiatus The Black Forum defensive driving course will be on hiatus until Saturday, September 17, 8:50 a.m. – 3 p.m., Dreiser Center, rm. 1. Lower your liability insurance cost by 10% and remove up to 4 points from your driver’s license. Please make your check in the amount of $35, payable to “the Black Forum of Co-op City,” and mail to P.O. Box 563, Bronx, N.Y. 10475 at least 1½ weeks before the class, or you can walk in on the day of the class, but you must have $35 in cash to pay for the course. Please also bring your current driver’s license and a pen. Call (718) 3208035. After this class, we will be on hiatus until Saturday, Sept. 16. Black Forum Aerobics and Zumba Get in shape, get healthy and feel healthy. Body by Andrea’s aerobics classes are held Mondays and Wednesdays, and Zumba on Thursday. Classes are in the Dreiser Aud., 7:30 p.m. To register, please call (718) 320-8035. Nominal fee for each class. Sound Off Sound Off is temporarily suspended. A new schedule is being planned. Food Pantry Volunteers Needed Volunteers are needed for Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 5-6:30 p.m. and on Saturdays from 10 a.m. -12 p.m. Please call (718) 320-8035. A planning meeting will be held soon. Please call for more information.

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Food distribution sites On Thursdays, residents of Buildings 27, 28, 29, 32 and 33 must pick up food at the New Vision Church, 115 Einstein Loop, 11 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Likewise, residents of Buildings 26, 30, 31, 34 and 35 must go to the Evangelical Church, 2350 Palmer Avenue, 11 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. on Thursdays to pick up food. Residents of all other buildings and townhouses can pick-up at Dreiser Center, room 20. For information, please call (718) 320-8035. Emergency Food Program We are open on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, 11 a.m. to 12:45 p.m., rm. 20 in Dreiser Center. Also, due to budget constraints and shortage of available food, you must live within zip code 10475 to participate in this program. You must also have your card with you and bring two clean plastic shopping bags. Please also have your current photo ID, such as a non- or driver’s license or any photo ID card with proof of address. You will then be issued a card in order to pick up food in the future. We Need You - Join Us Today Membership is $5 per year/person. Call (718) 320-8035 or write to Black Forum, P.O. Box 563, Bronx, NY 10475; email: coopcityblackforum@ gmail.com or tonyshome10475@gmail .com. Call or visit us, room 20 in the Dreiser Community Center. —Tony Illis

A fun time was had by all who attended the Oldies but Goodies All White Party last Saturday. Doctor Bob Lee and Crew of WBLS set the tone with great music and celebrity appearances. Are you ready to do it even bigger in August? Stay tuned!!!! We are seeking individuals to march with us in the upcoming African American Parade in the Fall. If you are interested, contact us through email or phone and keep an eye on our articles in this paper. There will be an exclusive invitation only workshop “Free Rent Investment Program” on July 10th. This invitation-only workshop will teach you how to become rent free in a capitalistic society. If you are selfmotivated, are head of your household but desire more, contact us via email or phone for your free invite. The association sponsors the following ongoing programs and encourages your participation. Acting Classes – Children’s and Adult classes are available. Contact: Meca Talent. For more information, call us at: 646-373-4122. Belly Dance Classes – Wednesdays, 7:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, room #2. For a nominal fee, you will have fun and stay in shape. For more information, call Xonia, 646-301-9438. Children’s Programs – For information about the early morning school drop-off program, contact Ms. Hines at 347-283-3809 and for the after

American Legion Post 1871 Post 1871 begins the summer break (JulyAugust) with the submission of an impressive fiscal year 2016-17 Consolidated Post Report (CPR) to the National Office of the American Legion. Guided by the four founding pillars (Veterans Affairs & Rehabilitation, National Security, Americanism, and Children & Youth) CPR documents every activity fulfilled in the reporting period. Examples of “doings” are visiting veterans at the VA Hospital and nursing homes; providing color guards for partnering Co-op City community events; sponsoring Flag Day oratorical youth contests; and, conducting fundraising events (e.g. raffle) for our youths to attend a Legion program. During the May 27th Memorial Day ceremonies, Fundraising chairperson Llewelyn C. Waterman was acknowledged by Commander Toba as our 2016-2017 Legionnaire of the Year. Legionnaire Waterman sold over $3,500 raffle tickets along with other contributions to activities under the four pillars. The recently submitted 2017 CPR highlighted herculean contributions from newly legionnaire Julius C Harrison Jr. Legionnaire Harrison is a retired US Navy Chief Petty Officer. He is a Persian Gulf (Operation Noble Eagle/Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom) war era veteran with 25 years of service. Of the 4,867 2016-2017 CPR community-service volunteer hours submitted for 125 members, Legionnaire Harrison contributed 594 hours of that total. Organizations benefiting from these volunteer hours are American Red Cross, USO, and New York Cares. Post 1871, highlighted by the contribution of Legionnaire Harrison, is proud to report these metrics as support to National Commander Char-

lie Schmidt’s report to Congress planned testimony in February 2018. The American Legion Ladies Auxiliary Olive Glasgow, working side-by-side with veterans belonging to Post 1871, received the Auxiliary of the Year Award from Commander Toba. Memorial Day raffle winners: 1st prize winner Rebecca Miller ($500), an active member of the Retirees of Dreiser Loop, Inc.; 2nd prize Cecil Kornreich ($300); 3rd prize Gregory Hood ($200). Congratulations go out to immediate Past Commander Jerome L. Rice on being elected to the newly-seated Riverbay Board of Directors. Post 1871 sends its heartfelt sympathy and comfort to the family of Legionnaire Salvatore LoBello on his homegoing to “Post Everlasting.” Legionnaire LoBello joined Post 1871 in November 1, 2004 as a retired WWII US Air Force Veteran. He loved his Post and even when he was unable to attend membership meetings, due to illness, he kept his financial status in good standing. Comrades, as you commence to enjoy the warm weather and summer breezes with family and friends, keep this quote in mind to improve interservice communications during executive and general meetings resuming on September 6 and 16, 2017: The reason the Air Force, Army, Navy and Marines bicker amongst themselves is that they don’t speak the same language. For instance, Take the simple phrase “secure the building.” The Army will post guards around the place. The Navy will turn out the lights and lock the doors. The Marines will kill everybody inside and setup headquarters. The Air Force will take out a 5-year lease with an option to buy – SK Bright —Antonio E. Codrington

school program, call 718-379-5555. Evening Line Dance Classes – Dance to Soul, Latin, and Gospel music on Thursdays, 7:00 p.m. in Dreiser Center, room #2. Also 1st and 3rd Tuesdays in Einstein, Section #5. Call Cynthia, 917-903-7073. Music, Rhythm & Dance – Most Fridays, 7:30 p.m., Dreiser Center, rm. 15; most Saturdays, 10:00 a.m., Dreiser Center, room #2. Call Keith, 917-561-6211. Yoga & Pilates Mat Classes – Classes on Tuesday, 7:15 p.m., Dreiser Center, rm. 2. Lose weight, tone and strengthen your muscles with exercises that reduce stress through breathing techniques. For more information, call 718-671-8364. Yoga and Zumba – Classes on Saturday start at 9:30 in Dreiser Center, room #2. General Membership Meeting – The next meeting will be Tuesday, September 12. If you are unable to attend the meeting, please read our weekly column for updates. Also, if you wish to join or update your membership, please send a check or money order (DO NOT MAIL CASH) of $15 for a single membership or $25 for families to: African-American Association of Co-op City, P.O. Box 702, Co-op City Station, Bronx, NY 10475. Donations are welcomed. Like us on Facebook: CoopcityAfricanamericanassoc/ Email us at: aaaccpower@gmail .com. —Kevin Lambright

Building 22A & B Association Our last association meeting was June 26. We will post our agenda for next season in the Co-op City Times and on the bulletin board. Have a wonderful and healthy summer. Congratulations to all our graduates, continue to strive to be the best you can be. See you at the fourth of July celebration on July 3, on the greenway. Happy birthday to all. Our sympathies to all who lost a loved one. Pray for the sick and shut-in. If you see something, say something. —Betty Leak

Building 10 Association Summer Fun Day Event – As a result of inclement weather and other previously planned activities this event has been rescheduled. It will now take place on Saturday, July 8th from noon to 6 p.m. in the area between Carver Loop and Casals Place. Please come out and show your support. Atlantic City's Tropicana Casino – On Saturday, July 29th, we're headed to the big "AC" for a day of fun, frolic and perhaps for some, a lucrative "pay day." The cost of the trip is $45 per person (non-refundable) including driver gratuity. Casino bonus is $15. The bus will depart from 140 Debs Place at 8 a.m. sharp! For information or reservations, please call (718) 320-2366, (718) 671-5475 or (646) 334-3739. Members of the fundraising team will also be available to accept reservations or payment on Thursday, July 6 and again on Thursday, July 13 (if any seats remain available) from 7 to 8 p.m. in the Building 10 association room (rear lobby of Bldg 10B). Don't miss out on a good time. Co-op City Fireworks - This yearly event will take place on Monday, July 3rd on the Section 2 Greenway opposite the ball field. It's always pretty spectacular and rivals that of Macy's. There will also be live entertainment and food. So come out early and claim your spot. Here's wishing everyone a happy and safe 4th of July holiday. That's all for now. —Carol Campbell

Co-op City Times / July 1, 2017

Broun Place Townhouse Association

Evangelical Church of Co-op City – UMC

From Broun Place Townhouse Association: We made it to July 4th weekend. Have a safe and great holiday. Be sure to attend the Riverbay Co-op City version of Macy’s Fireworks. The Co-op Times has the information. Next, congratulations to all the newly sworn-in Riverbay Board members. Remember, by not having viewpoints for already seated candidates, it equalizes opportunity. Candidates have plenty of newspaper free space to write about their issues. They can talk about themselves in the section devoted to candidates. Let’s celebrate our system and its democratic procedure. Next year, please let’s get out the vote. Congratulations again to all the graduation milestones and success be yours as you go forward. We were justifiably upset by the abrupt arrival of the construction crews and machines to Broun and Bellamy blocks. Our sidewalks and normal paths out were blocked for two and almost three days. It is a truly amazing improvement and we appreciate the ease of shopping cart walking. Two weeks ago, the Co-op City Times ran the lowdown on the “park” proposal. We recommend every cooperator read this press release and refrain from jumping to conclusions. Here’s the thing, it seems that cooperators complain but pulling teeth is easier when it comes to getting out the vote. Putting people in positions to represent your views enables a vote reflecting your positions. Congratulations on the vote count finally qualifying this year’s election of Riverbay Board members. We are sorry to see Marie Smith not make the cut. Kudos to her hard work and sincere efforts. I am glad I got to know her better and renewed our acquaintance. The basketball courts are looking good. Work is continuing, progressing nicely. We can’t wait for the grand opening. Broun Place supports Ms. Michelle Marbury, president of Building 21 Association, to remove the word “tenant” from all Riverbay documents. This is with particular reference to work-order signature documents. Residents are not tenants. We are cooperators, residents and neighbors. As you plan your vacation, be careful how you research your hotel sites. Make sure you verify the phone numbers so that you are not using a hotel central site that charges for making your reservations. You will save money calling the hotel directly. We encourage community activists to attend Riverbay committee meetings. Right now, most are on hiatus. Buildings and Grounds will continue to meet as these problems don’t go on hiatus. Special Projects director Joe Boiko and I visited townhouse clusters reviewing all signage. Broun Place is the most deteriorated. Our townhouse ID signs will be repainted or replaced. High rise building representatives reported their sidewalk signage issues too, at the Building and Grounds Committee Meeting. We wonder, when is this work starting? “If you see something, say something;” call Public Safety: 718-671-3050. Thank you, Public Safety, for after-school patrols. Time to clean your convectors! Contact us with your tidings and issues! —Eva Lazaar

Open Doors, Open Hearts and Open Minds

St. Joseph’s Episcopal Anglican Church The congregation of St. Joseph’s cordially invites you and your family to worship in Co-op City at 155 Dreiser Loop, lower level. All are welcome. Weekly Schedule: Sunday service with Holy Communion and Sunday School are both at 9 a.m. Every fourth Sunday, our children participate in the reading of the lessons and every fifth Sunday, our young adults assist in the service. Choir rehearsal is on Thursdays at 7 p.m. The (ECW) Episcopal Church Women meet immediately after service on the first Sunday of each month. Membership is open to all women of the church. The men hold their meeting after service on the second Sunday of each month. Summer Break: Sunday School will be on break for the months of July and August, except for one Sunday in each month. These dates will be announced. We look forward to welcoming everyone to service at 9 a.m. on Sunday, July 2, when we will celebrate The Fourth Sunday after Pentecost. Our Supply Priest, Father Simeon Johnson, will be the preacher and celebrant. Fundraising Event ECW Day Trip on Saturday, July 22, to Pindar Valley Winery in North Fork, Long Island. Enjoy wine tasting at the famous Pindar Vineyards, shopping at Tanger Outlets, and a delicious sit-down luncheon at the Cooperage Inn. $105 per person. Down payment of $50 required to hold your seat with the balance of $55 due by July 1. A few seats are still available. Deluxe motor coach transportation leaves from Dreiser Loop at 9:00 a.m. Outreach Program: We continue to collect non-perishable food for the feeding program at Grace Episcopal Church in West Farms. Please remember to donate. For additional information on all of the above, please call the church at 718320-0844, or visit our website: http://www.stjosephsepcbronx.org “They rejoice daily in your Name; ·they are jubilant in your righteousness.” — Psalm 89:16 —Merville Chambers

Come & Visit Us – We welcome you to God’s House – Your House – One Family in Christ. We are a congregation with spirit-filled worship, offering opportunities for spiritual growth, fellowship and service to God and our community. We are a multi-ethnic, multi-cultural and bilingual congregation and all are welcome. Services are at the church at 2350 Palmer Avenue, across the street from Building 30. Parking is available. Our phone number is (718) 320-3795, and leave a message if there is no answer. Pastor Magaly Beltre is at the church on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Sundays. Come & Join Us On Black Friday: November 24, we will be going to Lancaster, PA. to do Christmas shopping at Rockvale Square Mall, then to Sight & Sound to see “The Miracle of Christmas” and finishing with dinner at Miller’s Smorgasbord. This package includes transportation to and from. Cost is $160 per person and $120 per child (5 yrs. to 12 yrs.). If you are interested in coming with us, call Barbara at (347) 603-7473. $50 per person deposit required to hold a seat. Deposit or full payment needs to be in by July 26. Also join us for our services, Bible studies and prayer times. Sunday Services – The first Sunday of the month is a bilingual service with communion. Service starts at 10:00 a.m. Every other Sunday, the English Service is at 10:00 a.m. and the Spanish Service is at 12:30 p.m. Remember the importance of worship & fellowship of all who believe and have a relationship with the Lord. Sunday (Bible Study) School – We are now having Sunday School for Adults at 8:45 a.m. in English, 10:30 a.m. in Spanish and 10:30 a.m. for children. Prayer Night (English) & Prayer Morning (Spanish): The Lord said, “Whenever two or more are gathered in my name I am in the midst of them.” Matthew 18:20. Tuesday evenings at 7:30 to 8:30 p.m., Thursday at noon to 1:00 p.m. Come and bring your prayer needs so we can pray together. Remember that prayer brings many blessings, which God has promised to all his children. Family Night: Friday nights at 7:30 p.m., we have family night with Bible studies in English & Spanish and all kinds of activities for children, teens and young adults. —Barbara Penn

Open Door Ministries When God Stops You (Full sermon at opendoorministries.net) “You will certainly carry out God’s purpose, however, you act, but it makes a difference to you whether you serve like Judas or like John.” -C.S. Lewis Genesis 3:22 And the Lord God said, Behold, the man has become like one of Us, to know how to distinguish between good and evil and blessing and calamity; and now, lest he put forth his hand and take also from the tree of life and eat, and live forever—This sentence is left unfinished, as if to hasten to avert the tragedy suggested of men living on forever in their now fallen state. Jonah 1:3 But Jonah rose to flee to Tarshish from being in the presence of the Lord as His prophet and went down to Joppa and found a ship going to Tarshish [the most remote of the Phoenician trading places then known]. 3:3 So Jonah arose and went to Nineveh according to the word of the Lord. Acts 7:24 Seeing one of them being unjustly treated, he defended the oppressed man and avenged him by striking down the Egyptian and slaying him. 25 He expected his brethren to understand that God was granting them deliverance by his hand taking it for granted that they would accept him; but they did not understand. 30 When forty years had gone by, there appeared to him in the wilderness of Mount Sinai an angel, in the flame of a burning bush. Acts 16:6 And Paul and Silas passed through the territory of Phrygia and Galatia, having been forbidden by the Holy Spirit to proclaim the Word in the province of Asia. 9 There a vision appeared to Paul in the night: a man from Macedonia stood pleading with him and saying, come over to Macedonia and help us! 10 And when he had seen the vision, we at once endeavored to go on into Macedonia, confidently inferring that God had called us to proclaim the Gospel to them. 1 God stops us to prevent worse things happening to us or others 2 God stops us so we can have mercy on people just as He does 3 God stops us so we can reflect on how we are living our lives 4 God stops us because He has something better in mind than we do 5 God stops us because he knows that our testimony will be useful to others 6 God stops us because He knows where our service will be greater and accepted 7 God stops us so we can see that He is configuring our lives and making it fruitful Open Door Ministries’ Therapeutic Mentoring Program meets Mondays & Thursdays by appointment in Dreiser Loop Room 9. Sunday services are at 11 a.m. at Bartow Community Center, room 28. Contact Pastor Luis by texting 917-334-4407 or email opendoorministries.net. Blessings in Christ. —Pastor Luis Ramos

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Co-op City Baptist Church Rev. Dr. Sheldon E. Williams and the Co-op City Baptist Church family invite you to join us tomorrow at 8:00 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. The Wednesday worship service, Wednesday Bible study classes and Prayer Service held on Fridays are on hiatus for the summer and will resume in September. Be sure to extend your worship with us today and every Saturday, 4 to 5 p.m. on Principle Centered Living Radio, redeemradiofm.com. Also, learn more about our Pastor and the principles of our church, while enjoying a laugh or two on Facebook (Principle Centered Living with Rev. Sheldon

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 (lcalizado 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’s ministry focus on learning God’s word. Our youth ministry is very active and dynamic. The youth are involved in music, retreats, concerts, debates, conferences, drama and counseling among many other activities. Somos una Iglesia multicultural que recibe y da del amor the Dios para todos. La unidad de la familia es muy importante para nosotros. 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 347-9451992. 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 347945-1992 de no haber nadie en la oficina sientancen libres de dejar un mensaje, le devolveremos su llamada. Thought for the week 3 But You, O Lord, are a shield for me, My glory and the One who lifts up my head. 4 I cried to the Lord with my voice, And He heard me from His holy hill. Psalm 3: 3-4 Reflexion para la semana 3 Mas tú, Jehová, eres escudo alrededor de mí; Mi gloria, y el que levanta mi cabeza. 4 Con mi voz clamé a Jehová, Y él me respondió desde su monte santo. Salmo 3: 3-4 English services Wednesday, 7:00 to 9:00 p.m., Prayer & Bible Study. Friday, 7:00 to 9:00 p.m., Youth Night Sunday, 11:00 a.m., Worship and the Word Children Church, 5 to 12 years old Little lamb nursery. Tuesday and Thursday, 9:00 a.m., Prayer and the Word Thursday, 5:00 p.m., Boys and Girls Club 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 All are welcome, —Reverend Samuel Colon

Williams). Please “like” the page and share the posts. Only those who “like” the page will qualify for upcoming contests and rewards. On Friday and Saturday, October 27 and 28, the Scholarship Ministry will be going back to the National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington D.C. We will spend two days at the museum which includes motor coach transportation; hotel accommodations; one breakfast and two dinners at an all-you-can-eat buffet. The prices of the trip are as follows: double $295 per person, triple $275 per person; single $345; children 12 and under with 2 adults $200. A non-refundable deposit of $100 is due immediately. To make your reservation, you may call 718-379-0541 or 917612-1245. On March 6 through March 15, 2018, we will be

going to the Holy Land in Israel. Worship sailing on the Sea of Galilee, baptizing in the Jordan River and sharing in communion in the Garden Tomb, all where Jesus walked. The price per person from JFK is $2,995 for a double room, an additional $586 for a single room. A non-refundable deposit of $500 is due immediately. Final payment is due on or before November 12. For a flyer, along with the itinerary and reservation form, please call 718-671-1918, 718-379-0541, 718-3791776, 718-671-1271 or the church at 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

Community Protestant Church On behalf of our Pastor, Reverend Dr. Calvin E. Owens, and our church family we welcome all to Community Protestant Church, a church of love and understanding, located at 1659 East Gun Hill Road, Bronx, NY 10469; telephone: (718) 862-9172. Summer Church Schedule (dress down attire July 2 through September 3) Adult Sunday School — 9:00 a.m. Worship Service — 10:00 a.m. Communion Service — Every first and third Sundays Prayer Meeting and Bible Study – Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. The following programs are at the Church’s Annex: 2053 Asch Loop North (Co-op City) Morning Prayer Services — Tuesday, 6:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. — 11:00 a.m. Neighborhood Bible Study — Thursday at 10 a.m. Extension of Prayer and Worship Service – Every first second and third Fridays at 7:00 p.m. Other Scheduled Events Sunday, July 23rd, 10:00 a.m., Family and Friends Day service at Community Protestant Church. All are welcome. September 12–15, 2017 – 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), four days and three nights hotel accommo-

dation, three buffet breakfasts, one group dinner, two day admissions to the Holy Land Experience, lunch at the Holy Land Experience, transportation from the hotel to the Holy Land and travel insurance. $1,013 per person double occupancy; $961 per person triple; $1,253 single. $113 deposit was due December 3, 2016 (non-refundable after 5/17/17). For reservation or additional information, call (718) 671-0425 or (718) 379-8514. Congratulations to all our children who have been promoted this school year. Special salutation to our graduates: From High School – Abyl Harris From Middle School – Jada Phillips From Kindergarten – Malcolm Nembhard God bless you always. May you all have a wonderful summer and a bright and shining future. LOL – Live Out Love! “Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud, it is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered. It keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil, but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. Love never fails.” (1 Corinthians 13:4-8a) The doors of Community Protestant Church are open to all to worship and fellowship with Christian believers of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. You are cordially invited to come in, join in and receive your blessing. —Evan G. Mitchell

Church of the New Vision Pastors Kenneth Hodge, 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 44 years, we offer a warm, friendly, spirit-filled atmosphere of Christian Love where 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: 7:009:00 p.m. Youth Ministry: Fridays, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. 1) Friday, July 14 at 7:00 p.m., we invite you and everyone in the community to join us for movie night to see “God’s Not Dead 2.” Come out to enjoy the movie and family time. There will be popcorn, hotdogs and refreshments. 2) Please join us for the Women's Fellowship Anniversary on July 16 during the 11:00 a.m. service. 3) Women's Bible Study: Second Saturday of each month at 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., (cancelled for July) the next scheduled date is August 12th.

Thank you for your support! Church of the New Vision is located at 115 Einstein Loop, Bronx, NY 10475. Telephone, (718) 671-8746 or (203) 374-3020. Mailing address: P.O. Box 753037, Bronx, NY 10475. Visit our Facebook page: Church of the New Vision concerning upcoming events and trips, or call the church. —Carol Haque

Building 16 Association Thank you to Mr. Joe Boiko for attending our last meeting until September. Actually, this was the best meeting ever. The information about the new laundry coin machine was very helpful. For the people who are going to Washington, D.C. with Building 16 on July 15, please arrive at the building by 6:30 a.m. The bus will be leaving at 7 a.m. on time. Everyone, enjoy your summer and be safe. There will be an ice cream day. Watch out for a notice in your lobby. —Teri Ann Garcia

Co-op City Times / July 1, 2017

Bartow

Einstein

Dreiser

Room 31 unless otherwise noted

Room 49 unless otherwise noted

Room 7 unless otherwise noted

Alternate Kosher Meals are also available

Library 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Dominoes 10 a.m., Rm. 45 Line Dancing 10-11 a.m., Rm. 45 Around The Lunch Table 11:30 a.m. Word Search 11 a.m. -12 p.m. Bingo 1:00-3:00 p.m., Rm. 35 Diabetes Support Group 2nd Monday, 1:00 p.m. Pokeno 3:00-4:00 p.m.

Crochet & Knitting 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session 9:3010:30 a.m. Stay Well Exercise 10-11 a.m., Rm. 2 Color Your Stress Away 11 a.m., Rm. 4 Mind Teasers 12-1 p.m., Rm. 4 Diabetes Support Group 1 p.m. – Last Monday of the month Bereavement Counseling Rm. 13, 1 p.m. Gentle Yoga 1:15-2 p.m., Rm. 2 Basic Cell Phone & iPad 12:30-1:30 p.m., Rm. 7 Intermediate Yoga 2-3 p.m.

Word Games 9:30-11 a.m. Library 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Weight Management Bartow Center – 10 a.m. Arthritis Exercises 11 a.m.-noon Bingo 1-2 p.m. Card Games 2-4 p.m. Dominoes 2:30 p.m.

JASA Closed July 4th in Observance of Independence Day

Apple juice, Turkey meat w/BBQ sauce, Whole wheat hamburger bun, Mashed potatoes, Mixed vegetables, Whole wheat bread, Fresh fruit Alt: Pork stir-fry with vegetables

White rice cauliflower w/ carrots & parsley

JASA Closed July 4th in Observance of Independence Day

Wed., July 5

JASA Closed July 4th in Observance of Independence Day

Non-Kosher

Blood Pressure Every 1st & 3rd Wednesday, 9-10 a.m. Games 9:30-11 a.m. Stay Well Exercise 10 - 11 a.m. Line Dancing 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Bingo 1-2 p.m. Card Games 2-4 p.m. Dominoes 2:30 p.m. Smartphone Class Bartow Main office Beginner – 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. Intermediate 1:30 – 2:30 p.m.

Walk Group 9:30 a.m., Rm. 40 Dominoes 10 a.m., Rm. 45 Spelling Bee 10 a.m. Spanish Practice Class 10:30 a.m., Computer Lab Zumba 11 a.m.-12 p.m., Rm. 45

(New) Computer Class – Rm. 13; Beginner 1011 a.m.; Intermediate – 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. Only 7 seats available. Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session 9:3010:30 a.m. Sewing 9:30 -11:30 a.m. Tai Chi 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Mind Teasers 12-1 p.m., Rm. 4 African Brazilian Dance 1 p.m., Rm. 2 Art Class 1-3 p.m. Yoga 2 p.m.-3 p.m., Rm. 2

Thurs., July 6

JASA Closed July 4th in Observance of Independence Day

Kosher

Library: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Word Games: 9:30-11:30 a.m. Crocheting & Knitting: 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. 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.

Dominoes: 10 a.m., Rm. 45 Grandparent Connection: 1st Thursday, 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

Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session: 9:30 Orange juice 10:30 a.m. Baked fillet of Sole fish Blood Pressure: 10-11:30 a.m., 1st & 3rd w/Moroccan fish sauce, Thursday, Rm. 8 Cous Cous Sautéed spinach Line Dancing: 10-11 a.m., Aud. A Piano Sing Along: 11 a.m.-12 p.m. California blend vegeta- Sweet baked yams Mind Teasers: 12-1 p.m., Rm. 4 bles, Whole wheat (New) Purple Life Trail Fitness w/Damien bread, Apple sauce 1 – 2 p.m., Section 1 Greenway Alt: Lemon garlic Tilapia Drama Club: 1:30-4 p.m.

Fri., July 7

Tues., July 4

Mon., July 3

Men’s Line Dancing: 9-10 a.m. Word Games: 9:30-11:30 a.m. Women’s Line Dancing: 10-11:30 a.m. Chat Session: 10 a.m. Bingo: 1 -2 p.m. Piano Sing-along: 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Card Games: 2-4 p.m. Dominoes: 2:30 p.m.

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

Crochet & Knitting: 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session: 9:30-10; 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Meditative Moments: 11 a.m.–12 p.m., Rm. 8 Mind Teasers: 12-1 p.m., Rm. 4 Bingo: 1-3 p.m. Card Games, Dominoes: 2-4 p.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.

Orange pineapple juice Pepper steak Plain hamburger White rice bun Asian cabbage Baked French fries Fresh fruit Garden salad Whole wheat bread Alt: Deluxe cheeseburger w/onions

Apple juice Spanish style roast Pasta w/sweet peas chicken, Roasted Meat sauce potatoes, Green beans Italian blend Challah bread vegetables Fresh fruit Alt: Gelfite fish

Fee for lunch is $2.00 & $5.00 for guest

ALL meals served w/margarine and fresh milk *Menu subject to change without notice. Alternate Kosher Meals are also available Bartow Center (929) 399-1394 Dreiser Center (718) 320-1345 • Einstein Center (718) 671-5161

Upcoming Events/Trips JASA WELCOMES EVERYONE AGE 60 AND OLDER! Trip registration policy: Payments for trips can be made at all three centers. 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 – SNAP (Food Stamps) Assistance – Friday, July 7th, 14th & 21st, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. First come, first served! JASA Main Office, 2049 Bartow Ave. Medicare Presentation – Thurs., July 20th at 1 p.m. in the JASA main office, 2049 Bartow Ave. FDNY Fire Safety – Mon., July 17th at 10:30 a.m. in the JASA main office, 2049 Bartow Ave. Bronx Opera is having a performance on July 6th in the Bartow Senior Center, Room 31, 11 a.m. Call the Bartow Senior Center to register, 929-3991394. Refreshments will be served! NEW Smartphone/Tablet class at the JASA main office starting Mondays, 2049 Bartow Avenue at 1 p.m. Call the JASA office to register, (718) 320-2066. New Computer Class – Dreiser Senior Center, rm. 13. Every Wed., Beginners/Intermediate, 10 a.m.–12 p.m. 7 seats available. Call the Dreiser

Senior Center to register, 718-320-1345. Next Smartphone/Tablet Class at the JASA Bartow main office will begin Wed., July 12th at 12:30 p.m. Call the JASA office to register, 718320-2066. Computer Class – 135 Einstein Loop, rm. 34. Starts Mon., July 10th. Beginners, 9:30–10:30 a.m. Intermediate, 10:30–11:30 a.m. & Advanced, 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Call the JASA office to register, 718-320-2066. JASA Closed Tuesday, July 4th in Observance of Independence Day. Shopping - Greenburg/Ardsley, NY – $13. Thurs., July 6th - Kmart, Home Goods, Christmas Tree Shop. Bartow, 9:30 a.m.; Einstein, 9:45 a.m. & Dreiser, 10 a.m. Dreiser’s Summer Wednesdays, Lunch and dance w/DJ Woody, $2 – Kickoff, Wed., July 12th, Dreiser Center, rm. 4, 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Please call 718-320-1345 a week in advance to sign up for lunch. St. Mary’s Pool – Fri., July 7th, 14th & 21st, $3. Pool aerobics for seniors, 10 a.m.–12 p.m. Bartow, 8:30 a.m.; Einstein, 8:45 a.m. & Dreiser, 9 a.m. Shoprite – Mon., July 10th, $3. Bartow, 9:30 a.m.; Einstein, 9:45 a.m. & Dreiser, 10 a.m.

Aldi – Mon., July 10th, $2. Bartow, 9:30 a.m.; Einstein, 9:45 a.m. & Dreiser, 10 a.m. Empire Casino – Tues., July 11th, $5. Bartow, 9:30 a.m.; Einstein, 9:45 a.m. & Dreiser, 10 a.m. Wait list. Ridgehill – Wed., July 12th, $7. Bartow, 9:30 a.m.; Einstein, 9:45 a.m. & Dreiser, 10 a.m. Louis Armstrong Home Museum – Wed., July 12th, $10. Bartow, 9 a.m.; Einstein, 9:15 a.m. and Dreiser, 9:30 a.m. Tour starts 11:30 a.m. (Lunch included). Wait list. Central Avenue – Mon., July 17th, $13, Xmas Tree Store, Trader Joe’s & Amazing Savings. Bartow, 9:30 a.m.; Einstein, 9:45 a.m. & Dreiser, 10 a.m. Empire Casino – Wed., July 19th, $5. Bartow, 9:30 a.m.; Einstein, 9:45 a.m. & Dreiser, 10 a.m. Wait list. IKEA/Bed Bath & Beyond & Christmas Tree Store – New Jersey – Wed., July 19th, $15. – Bartow, 9:30 a.m.; Einstein, 9:45 a.m. & Dreiser, 10 a.m. Fairway/BJ’s – Thurs., July 20th, $3. Bartow, 9:30 a.m.; Einstein, 9:45 a.m. & Dreiser, 10 a.m. El Museo del Barrio Art Museum – 5th Ave Manhattan, Self-guided Tour, 11 a.m.-12 p.m., Wed., July 26th. $3. Bartow, 9 a.m.; Einstein, 9:15 a.m. & Dreiser, 9:30 a.m. (Lunch included).

Co-op City Times / July 1, 2017

Scheduling Activities Calendar

Goose Island Seniors We hope that everyone will enjoy the 4th of July weekend and holiday. To all members: Happy birthday and happy anniversary to all members who celebrate their day in the month of July: Carmen Ponce, Jonathan Felix, Florence Barnes, Regina S. Usher, Ann Perez, Enid Nurse, Rosa Copeland and Richardine Sullivan. Bingo — Wednesday, July 5th at 1:30 p.m., with Stephen, in our club room 39. Members only. Admission $5 for 3 cards, 12 games and jackpot. Extra cards are 25¢ each. Refreshments and snacks will be served. Come and join us. Resorts Casino — Tuesday, July 25th in Atlantic City, NJ. You may also enjoy the beach and boardwalk or shop in the many stores. Price is $33. Rebate $20 for games and $5 for food. If you haven’t given money yet, please start paying for your trip. All money is due by July 11th. There are a few seats left. First pay, first serve. Pick-up time is 8 a.m. at our 3 usual bus stops: Einstein Loop, Asch Loop (by library) and Dreiser Loop (by the hardware store). See Ann, Mary or Stephen. Crab Shanty — Thursday, August 17th in City Island, Bx, NY. Time 12:30 p.m. Price $30. Let’s have a delicious lunch together. See Ann, Mary or Stephen. Come to 361 City Island Ave., Bronx,

NY. Directions: Take the BX29 bus to Ditmars St. and continue walking one block to Tier St., the red awning. “Come Blow Your Horn” — Thursday, October 12th at the Hunterdon Hills Playhouse, Hampton, N.J. It’s a very funny play by Neil Simon. Also, you will enjoy a scrumptious lunch and all the desserts you can eat. They are de-li-cious. Price is $79 for show, lunch and transportation. All money must be paid by September 21st. See Ann, Mary or Stephen. Our Lounge — Come sit and relax, read a book from our large library, play cards every Tuesday and Thursday from 12:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Play Bingo every Wednesday and last Sunday of each month for only $15 per year. Also, come with us on wonderful trips. Note: Call Ann, Mary, or Stephen at Goose Island Seniors, 718-379-9613 or visit us MondayThursday, 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., at 135 Einstein Loop, rm. 39. You can also call Mary at 718-3794899 and she will return your call. Leave a message and your phone number. To call Stephen, 347-847-1941. Visit Stephen in room 39 every Wednesday, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. and 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. Good health to all. —Mary Pilla

AARP Chapter #4997 FYI: Caregivers Outreach Ministries Empowerment, Inc. and AARP #4997 are sponsoring an Intergenerational Summer Program. One-on-one basic computer/device sessions – “FREE.” The program is scheduled for July 10 through August 16, with 5 sessions daily Monday through Wednesday: 9 a.m.-10 a.m., 10 a.m.-11 a.m., 11 a.m. - noon, 1-2 p.m. and 2 -3 p.m. Bring your iPhone, iPad, laptop & other mobile devices. You will be taught and shown how to set-up an email, how to login to Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, save pictures, create a flyer and take selfies. RSVP at this number, 718-379-3159. Get-well Wishes to Albertha Manley. Please contact our Good & Welfare Coordinator, Frances Wilson, 718-671-5493, if you have a family member who has passed or one of our members who is sick, in the hospital or in a nursing home. 2017 Tour Activities July 7 - 9, 2017: Smithsonian National Museum of African American History & Culture, Washington (DC) – Sold out – waiting list only: round-trip transportation via Deluxe Motor coach, with three breakfast buffets, two dinner buffets – including a seafood buffet; a professional guided tour of Washington, DC, one full day at the Smithsonian African American Museum, and a full day shopping at Arundel Mill mall, which includes the Maryland Live Casino before traveling home. —Arrive at 8:00 a.m. Asch Loop (in front of the library) to get bus seating and luggage tags; leaving at 8:30 a.m. sharp - contact Judith at 718-379-3370. September 18 -21, 2017: Four day/three night trip to Cape Cod – Seats still available - Motor coach transportation, three full breakfasts, two dinners, one lobster dinner; Foxwood Casino (with bonus); guided escort to African American tour of Martha’s Vineyard site; Hyannis, John F. Kennedy Memorial; Provincetown along scenic route 6A; Cape Cod National Seashore Visitors Center; admission to Zion Union Heritage Museum-$599/person – double; $739 – single; final payment due 6/30/17; trip insurance is available. Contact Hannah, 718-379-7962. December 29, 2017-January 2, 2018: Swingin’ New Year’s Eve Celebration in Savannah (GA) – Motor coach trip (two night lodging to & from Savannah); four breakfasts; two full course dinners including a Riverboat Dinner Cruise; guided tour of Savannah, historic Davenport House, and Savannah’s River Street District, New Year’s Eve Show & Party at the Savannah Theater, New Year’s Day Buffet Lunch - $609/person; double, $798, single; $50 deposit due with reservation, $150 due 7/30/17, $150 due 8/30/17. Balance due 10/31/17; trip insurance available. Contact Judith, 718-379-3370. —Delores Debnam

Einstein Cancer Fund I want to thank all who made our trip to the Resorts Casino enjoyable despite the heavy rain going and coming home. Thursday, July 13 – The Sands Casino: The cost for this trip is $35 per person. Casino bonus play: $20 for slot play and a $5 food voucher. Time of pick-up will be 8:30 a.m. starting at Einstein, followed by Asch Loop and then Dreiser Loop. Please bring your casino card or a photo ID for those who do not have a card. We are returning to the Sands Casino on Thursday, August 10. Hopefully, everyone will be in the best of health for this return trip. Thursday is a day of perks by the casino. Please call Lydia at 718-671-3005 or Annie Eutsey at 718-320-1874. As always, remember to give a call to those who are homebound or in nursing homes. Your calls will cheer them up and will know that they are in your thoughts and prayers. Good health and healings are wished to all. —Lydia Ruas

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Traditional Synagogue of Co-op City The Traditional Synagogue is located in Section 5, 120 Erdman Place in the rear lobby of Building 27B. Phone: 718-379-6920. Note: 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, leave a message and we will get back as soon as possible. Shabbat ends today July 1st at 9:21 p.m. Candle Lighting for Friday, July 7, at 8:11 p.m. The synagogue has Services Saturday morning at 9 a.m. After Services, we always have a Kiddush. We need few Jewish men, if you can give two hours Saturday between 10 a.m. and noon, we need your help to make a minyan. Sometimes, we are short one or two men. The Synagogue now has a Facebook Page, Look under Facebook Traditional Synagogue. Good & Welfare: We sell Tree Certificates in honor or memory of a loved one. The cost is only $15 per tree. Mazel Tov to all having Simchas. If you’re ill, wishing all a speedy recovery. Birthday wishes for the month of July: Eileen Satinoff, Beverly Davidoff, Mike Lubliner and Happy 46th Anniversary to Martin and Shelia Linder. Please remember to honor your donations for Yizkor. Bingo: The Synagogue will have a Bingo on Sunday, July 9th at 1 p.m. The cost is only $3 admission, which includes refreshments and 10 games of Bingo. Also, there is a Jackpot game which costs $2. This is a 3-part game in which you have a chance to win $30 if you win all three games. Come on down and have an afternoon with your friends and neighbors. The Bingo games are open to all residents in the community. Your support of the Traditional Synagogue, and Men’s Club is greatly appreciated. Wishing all our members and friends, a happy July 4th holiday, peace and good health. —Gary Schwartz

Reflections by Rabbi Solomon I. Berl Spiritual Leader of Young Israel Synagogue A perusal of history proves beyond a reasonable doubt that the U.N. is an institution that is unworthy of American support. Besides failing to stop the aggression against Israel in 1946, 1967 and 1973, it has also failed to stop Soviet aggression against Hungary in 1956 and against Czechoslovakia in 1967, Iraq’s aggression against Kuwait in 1990, the slaughters in the Balkans in the 1990’s, the ongoing massacres in Africa from the 1960’s to the present, the Chinese subjugation of Tibet and the Iranian-Syrian destruction of the once-free Lebanon. Sadly, this is an incomplete list. As the innocents die, the U.N. turns away from its stated duty and instead passes resolution upon resolution condemning Israel for defending herself. U.S. should leave the U.N. and expose its hypocrisies. It is time to quit the U.N. and proclaim to friend and foe alike that we, the United States stand for freedom, peace and justice – and that the U.N. stands for none of’ these sacred values.

Young Israel of Co-op City Young Israel of Co-op City (lower level of the Dreiser Loop shopping center) is a house of worship that opens its doors every morning from 6 a.m. until 7 a.m. Anyone who wishes to start the daily routine with prayers, during which our spiritual leader Rabbi Solomon I. Berl offers a brief Bible teaching, is welcome. On Friday evening Sabbath services begin at 10 minutes after, the candlelighting time. Saturday morning services start at 9 a.m. Rabbi Berl delivers his sermon at 10:30 a.m. The Rabbi’s class on the Torah reading of the week begins one hour before sunset every Saturday afternoon. For office hours or any information you may seek, feel free to call (718) 6712300 and leave your name, phone number and a brief message on the synagogue’s answering machine and your call will be returned as soon as possible.

Men’s Club Traditional Synagogue Try your luck with the Men’s Club Last Monday, we had our trip to the Tropicana Casino in Atlantic City. The weather in Atlantic City was nice and sunny. When we left, the rains came. We saw the movie Hidden Figures on the bus, and we all had a good day, and came back to Co-op City around 8 p.m. Our next trip is Sunday, July 30th to the Resorts Casino in Atlantic City. Walk the boardwalk, shop at the outlets, enjoy the sights, enjoy the food, and have a good time. Everyone in the community over 21 years old can attend our trips and functions. The cost of the trip is $35 per person. Receive a $25 slot bonus. You need a Resorts Casino card or a government ID, passport, non or driver’s license to receive the bonus. It’s almost the same as costing you only $10 for a round trip to Atlantic City after bonus. On the bus, we provide a drink, snack, play Bingo, 50/50 raffle, and on the way back show a movie. We keep you entertained so the trip goes fast to Atlantic City. The bus stops by all three shopping centers going and returning. We leave Einstein Loop at 8 a.m. by the supermarket, Asch Loop 8:15 a.m. by the library, and Dreiser Loop, 8:25 a.m. by the hardware store. For a reservation, call Gary at 718-671-8424 or Bruce at 718-320-2234. If no one is home, please leave a message at either number. Please make out check or money order to Men’s Club of Traditional Synagogue and mail it to Men’s Club Traditional Synagogue, 120 Erdman Place, Building 27B Lobby, Bronx, NY 10475. Our following trip is Monday, August 28 to the Tropicana Casino in Atlantic City. The cost for this trip is $35 per person. Receive $15 slot play bonus and a show ticket to the famous Nik Wallenda’s Circus Show. Nik is the holder of 10 world records. This is a thrilling variety show. The show combines suspense, amazement and laughter. Last week, Nik’s grandmother performed on the Steve Harvey show for seniors. This trip will sell out fast. For a reservation, call Gary or Bruce at the above numbers. Your support of the Men’s Club is greatly appreciated. Wishing everyone a happy and enjoyable July 4th holiday, peace and good health. —Gary Schwartz

Strict enforcement of angle parking regulations by NYPD The NYPD has begun begin strict enforcement of parking regulations pertaining to angle parking spaces. Shareholders should be aware that vehicles in angle parking spaces on streets such as Asch Loop, Einstein Loop and Hutchinson River Parkway East, must be parked within the marked lines or they will be summonsed.

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Newsong Church 25 While they were in high spirits, they shouted, “Bring out Samson to enterGod, strengthen me just once more, and let me with one blow get revenge on the tain us.” So they called Samson out of the prison, and he performed for them. Philistines for my two eyes.” 29 Then Samson reached toward the two central pilWhen they stood him among the pillars, 26 Samson said to the servant who held lars on which the temple stood. Bracing himself against them, his right hand on the his hand, “Put me where I can feel the pillars that support the temple, so that I one and his left hand on the other, 30 Samson said, “Let me die with the may lean against them.” 27 Now the temple was crowded with men and women; Philistines!” Then he pushed with all his might, and down came the temple on the all the rulers of the Philistines were there, and on the roof were about three thourulers and all the people in it. Thus he killed many more when he died than while sand men and women watching Samson perform” -Judges 16:25-27 (NIV) he lived. -Judges 16:28-30 (Emphasis Mine) Samson had failed miserably. He was supposed to be Israel’s deliverer. The Samson owned his failure, turned away from his selfish ways, and rememone set apart by God to rescue God’s people from the hands of the enemy. Yet bered that God still had a plan for Him! We have a saying at Newsong Church, time and again, Samson made bad choices. Time and again, he allowed his lust, “If you’re not dead, God’s not done.” It’s time to get up, child of God, and move anger and pride to drive his decision making, leading him out of God’s purpose forward in God’s plan for you! Turn away from doing things your way, and foland plan for him. His emotions finally led him out of God’s will and into the low Jesus! You’ll never regret doing things God’s way! enemy’s hands, a failure. What do we do when we realized that we’ve failed? Need more information about Newsong Church? The truth is, all of us fail in life. As followers of Jesus, God has set us apart, He Location: 177 Dreiser Auditorium has a purpose and plan for our lives, but so many of us end up making choices that Service Time: 11:00 a.m. lead us out of God’s plan for us. Once we realize that we’ve sinned against God, Website: www.newsongchurchnyc.org we tend to dwell on it, we feel that God could never use us again. We stop going Email: centralteam@newsongchurchnyc.org to church, we stop reading His word, we end up “entertaining the enemy” instead Facebook: www.facebook.com/newsongchurchbx of walking in God’s plan for us. Friends, just because you’ve failed, that doesn’t Against the Flow: www.facebook.com/NewSongYouth/ make you a failure. Failure is an event, not a person. God can use you, despite Twitter: @newsongchurchBX your failure… Instagram: @newsongchurchBX. 28 Then Samson prayed to the Lord, “Sovereign Lord, remember me. Please, —Pastor Mike Tolone

Pentecostal Tabernacle Co-op City Pentecostal Tabernacle welcomes everyone to attend worship service at 100 Co-op City Blvd., Building 22A (main lobby), Bronx, NY 10475; Tel. 718-320-4218 or 718-324-0334. SERVICES ARE AS FOLLOW: Sunday School for all age group begins at 10:30 a.m. Worship service starts at 11:45 a.m. Wednesday morning: Prayer and fasting service will be held at 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Bible study and prayer meeting will also be held every Wednesday evening at 7:30 p.m. Youth service will be held every Friday evening at 7:30 p.m. Focus: Protection by peace God provides a covering to equip and protect the feet, the gospel of peace to give stability and mobility that allow the believer flexibility to move and advance as God directs. Believers need to have their feet protected. Ephesians 6:15 stated: And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace. The enemy is aligned against us whose purpose is clearly defined by the scriptures: “The thief cometh not, but to steal, and to kill, and to destroy’ (John 10:10) Satan is bent on the complete destruction of every child of God. He will take what he can from and what he cannot take he will seek to slaughter, what he cannot kill, he will attempt to ruin to render it unfit for its divine purpose. Ephesians 6: 10-14, 16-18] Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might. Put on the whole armour of God that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places, Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that he may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all to stand. Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness. Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able

Faith @ Work Christian Church 120 DeKruif Place (street level). Praise and Worship begins at 9:30 a.m. Church telephone: (347) 346-5790; email: fatwcc@aol.com. Weekly Worship Experiences: Tuesday Prayer Service, 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study, 6:30 p.m. (on Summer break). Sunday Morning Worship, 9:30 a.m. Teen Church, 10:00 a.m., 2nd Sundays; Children’s Church, 3rd Sundays (K-3); Older Children’s Church, 4th Sundays (4th-7th). Church Motto: “We are Christ-centered, family-focused with power and authority.” Church Mission: To empower, educate and motivate men, women, boys and girls to reach their full potential and live abundant lives through preaching and teaching the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Come worship with us where we honor tradition, but are not bound by it! All are welcome to join us any and every Sunday because our goal is to share the Gospel of Jesus Christ, in LOVE, through teaching and preaching the Word of God from the Bible. Faith S.T.E.A.M. Summer Camp begins July 5, hours are 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. (7:30 a.m. early arrival and 6:30 p.m. Late pick-up: Additional $15 per week fee. Registration fee is $50 and camp fee is $750 (excludes weekly trips). Please contact Pastor Jenkins for additional information at (718) 644-0951 or email fatwcc@aol.com. September 23 – Fashion Show and Luncheon, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Adult tickets, $25; children, 5-12, $10 and children under 5, FREE! Please contact the church office for tickets at (347) 202-7006. Remember, it’s never about us, but always about the goodness of the Lord. —Pastor Deborah D. Jenkins

to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked. And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the spirit, which is the word of God. Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints. We are absolutely engaged in a battle in which our enemy is more than willing and capable of being the aggressor. The armour of God in general and the gospel of peace in particular provide for us safety against his attacks. Our footing is sure, our foundation will never move or crumble. We are protected, God is our shield, our fortress, our high tower, our bulwark, and our refuge. For in the time of trouble He shall hide me in His pavilion in the secret of His tabernacle shall He hide me; He shall set me upon a rock Psalm 27:5 Psalm 91:10 There shall no evil befall thee, neither shall any plague come nigh thy dwelling. —Rev. R. Sibblies

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Dela Bilson, a young lady who competed with the young men, won the Best Sportsman Award and she was a key player on the second place team in the Senior Division. When asked why the church would sponsor such a tournament, Pastor Mike Talone said, “We are committed to serving Co-op City with the love and compassion of Jesus Christ.” A similar commitment was visible on the other side of the community on the Section 1 courts at Darrow Place as GameOverNYC, with the support of the Brooklyn Nets, hosted a free basketball clinic beginning at 11 a.m. on Saturday. Eric Hicks and Marc Wald are two former residents of Co-op City who learned the game on the community’s courts and went on to play successfully at the collegiate level after that. “Back in those days, the basketball courts were our home,” Hicks told the Co-op City Times. “If it wasn’t for the existence of those courts, I would never have had the opportunities that I did.” A number of years ago, Hicks and Wald formed GameOverNYC, an organization that brings sports, particularly basketball, to urban communities throughout the New York City area. Two years ago, the organization was instrumental in helping get the Section 5 Courts renovated and they have hosted clinics here in the months since then. On Saturday, they teamed with the Brooklyn Nets organization to host a fullday clinic complete with conditioning classes in the morning and then basketball lessons after that. The day also included music, free pizza and many giveaways, including Brooklyn Nets merchandise and GameOverNYC t-shirts. Hicks said that approximately 100 young people participated with many of them also taking part in the tournament in Section 3 a few blocks away. He said that next year maybe we can work together to combine the two events. He thanked Riverbay and its Community Relations Department for greatly helping to make the event a

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After a carrying charge conference held on June 19 in Dreiser Auditorium and a public comment period that ended on June 27, the state Department of Homes and Community Renewal (DHCR) will make its final determination on the increases. The state agency has been reviewing the operating budgets that Riverbay submitted for the next two fiscal years of 2017-18 as well as the five-year capital spending plan. Riverbay’s $219.6 million operating budget for the 2017-18 fiscal year includes $23.5 million for building and community center janitorial; $16 million for the power plant; $13 million for maintenance, all divisions; $12.8 million for Public Safety; and $10 million for restorations – maintenance/plaster & painting. The spending plan also provides $33.17 million for debt service, fees and reserves; $24.8 million for utilities; $17.1 million in water & sewer costs; and $9.3 million for insurance. Seniors may be eligible for SCRIE (Senior Citizens Rent Increase Exemption) and those who qualify, or are currently on SCRIE or DRIE (Disability Rent Increase Exemption), may be minimally affected by the carrying charge increase on August 1. For more information, call the city’s 3-1-1 hotline or visit the NYC Dept. of Finance website. SCRIE applications are also available at the Bartow Administrative office. Applications must be filed after receipt of the HCR Commissioner’s Carrying Charge Increase Order is handed down since a copy of the order must accompany the application.

An architect’s rendering of the new Bellamy Loop courts which will include three new regulation courts and new bleachers that can accommodate up to 75 spectators.

tremendous success. Hicks said that many of his former Co-op City friends came out to help and also to reminisce about the old days on the community’s basketball courts. Some of those courts here have enjoyed a renaissance in recent years, with Section 5’s and Section 1’s having been completely renovated in 2015 and 2016, respectively. Currently, the Section 4 courts on Bellamy Loop, by far the largest grouping of basketball courts in the community, are undergoing an extensive reconstruction and that project should be completed by the end of the summer, said Riverbay Construction Department Director Mark Warren earlier this week. Riverbay General Manager Noel Ellison said that the new basketball area will be state-of-the-art, complete with new stands, and hopefully, it will attract some of the outstanding New York City playground tournaments to the community to give Co-op City’s players a chance to compete and test their skills against some of the city’s finest playground basketball stars.

Public Safety 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% 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 are one of the leading causes of injuries. Seemingly harmless 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 nonexistent 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 spe-

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cialist. 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.

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