Co-op City Times 07/15/17 by Co-op City Times

Vol. 52 No. 28

Saturday, July 15, 2017

New District Manager Aims To Work Closely With Co-op City BY BILL STUTTIG

Matthew Cruz, the new District Manager for Community Board 10, summed up his job in just two words: conversation facilitator. The young 25-year old manager began the job just a little over a month ago, filling a seat that has been vacant for several months following the retirement of Ken Kearns late last year. He comes to the office on E. Tremont Avenue from the city’s Department of Buildings where he worked as the Bronx Borough liaison since early 2016. “I am an urban planner by trade,” said the new young district manager who touted a freshly minted Master’s degree in Urban Planning from Hunter College. A Morris Park resident who grew up in the public housing developments of east Harlem, Mr. Cruz said he is well acquainted with the concerns of multi-family housing developments and familiar with the needs of the entire district service area having worked for City Councilman Jimmy Vacca as his budget director before taking on his position with the DOB. Councilman Vacca, who served as

district manager for Community Board 10 for 26 years before being elected to the Council in 2005 told the Co-op

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City Times this week that he believes Mr. Cruz is well-suited to the job. “I believe Matt will do great,” the councilman said. “He started in my office as an intern and worked his way up to be my budget director in just a few years. He is diligent and dedicated and has great leadership qualities. He

HPD Workshop To Provide Assistance To SCRIE Applicants BY ROZAAN BOONE

New York City Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) has scheduled a Senior Citizens Rent Increase Exemption (SCRIE) workshop to assist Co-op City shareholders to complete their SCRIE applications in order to receive help paying for the 1.9% increase in carrying charges which will be implemented on Tuesday, August 1, 2017. The SCRIE workshop will be held in the Dreiser Auditorium A on Saturday, August 5 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Shareholders who have already been approved for SCRIE do not need to reapply. Riverbay has submitted all required documents regarding the upcoming carrying charge increase to HPD and your increase exemption will be processed automatically. However, if you are 62 years of age or older and you meet all of the other SCRIE criteria, and you have not yet applied for the program, you should fill out an application, submit it to HPD for processing and HPD will notify you if you qualify for the exemption. The SCRIE program provides senior citizens an exemption from paying future increases in their carrying charges, thereby helping them to remain in affordable housing. To be eligible for the SCRIE program, applicants must satisfy all of the following requirements: (Continued on page 2)

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Riverbay Board President Appoints Chairs Of 2017-2018 Riverbay Board Committees BY ROZAAN BOONE

Riverbay Board President Linda Berk announced the appointment of officers for Riverbay Board committees that will be functioning during the 2017-2018 year at the July 12th Board meeting. Riverbay Board Committees are made up of Board directors and shareholders and meet during the year to provide policy recommendations for the full Board’s consideration. Except for the Audit Committee, any sitting director may attend the meetings of any committee(s) they wish to. “Board committees are an important part of the work the Board does,” said Board President Berk. “I want us to use the committees more than we have in the past. Through the work of the committees, the Board should have a mechanism to identify areas

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Payment of August 2017 Maintenance Through PayLease Shareholders enrolled in electronic payment of monthly carrying charges through PayLease must log into their account and change the payment amount when paying their August 2017 bill to reflect the 1.9% carrying charge increase which becomes effective on Aug. 1.

that need attention, to motivate thinking of new ideas and to provide recommendations to the board. The value of the committees is that they are made up of shareholders who should be working from a vantage point of experiences as a resident.” Once again this year, to improve efficiency of the work done in the committees, while some remain under the purview of the Riverbay Board, others are placed under the Riverbay Fund. The committees that will be overseen by the Riverbay Fund are Community Relations, Education, History and the Youth Committees. Board Secretary Rod Saunders, who was elected president of the Riverbay Fund at the Board’s June 21st Open Board meeting, will also continue to chair the Board’s Education Committee. Director (Continued on page 16)

Fire Safety Riverbay’s Director of Safety Anthony Barzelatto led a fire drill and mock evacuation out of the Bartow Community Center Tuesday morning in which all employees, visitors and seniors in the senior center were escorted out of the building and assembled in the outdoor plaza at the rear of the center where Mr. Barzelatto addressed the assembly about proper procedures should it have been an actual fire. Several Riverbay employees have volunteered in recent weeks to serve as wardens and searchers in charge of evacuating all occupants quickly and efficiently in case of a fire. This was the first test of the new procedure and it went well, according to Mr. Barzelatto. Additional drills will be held in Bartow and the other two community centers in the coming months and the FDNY is expected to participate in some of those drills. Photo by Bill Stuttig

New Community Board Chair Sullivan Focused On Helping Co-op City BY JIM ROBERTS

Cruz to tackle these three prioriThe newly-elected chairman ties during his first term as of Community Board 10 is chairman. focused on three areas to help “We feel the Metro-North train Co-op City residents – the prostop will be a great thing for posed waterfront park, the Co-op City. Co-op City seems to planned Metro-North station and have been overlooked by the ongoing traffic and transit issues. MTA over the years,” Sullivan “We’re going to have to be said. “The station won’t be within effective advocates for our resiwalking distance for everyone dents on all these issues because living there and will incorporate when it really comes down to it, additional people from outside, the community board is only so we have to see if there is a posadvisory,” said Peter Sullivan, Peter Sullivan and his wife Helena sibility for some sort of parking. who was elected to a one-year term as chairman on We want to find a way to give the community a say in June 15. “Our mission is to build stronger relationwhat goes on there. It’s a very long process to do.” ships with the elected officials and work with them. The long-promised goal of commuter train service from Co-op City into Manhattan is still several years They have more say than the community boards.” away in the best possible scenario. Before service Sullivan said he is looking forward to working with the newly-appointed district manager Matthew (Continued on page 4)

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• They must be 62 years and over; • Have an annual household income not in excess of $50,000; • Have a valid one or two-year lease for an apartment that is regulated by the Division of Homes and Community Renewal (HCR), for example, a rent controlled, rent stabilized or hotel stabilized apartment; • They must pay more than one-third of their household’s monthly income for rent, or in the case of Co-op City shareholders, carrying charges. To complete their applications, shareholders attending the Aug. 5th workshop must bring proof of their age – which could be a driver’s licenses, birth certificate, passport or state ID. Copies of the following documents for the shareholder who is the head of household, as well as for everyone else in their household must also be provided: • All pages of federal tax return for 2016 • All other income for the year 2016 (SSI, pension, Interest, dividends, family contributions, capital gains, public assistance, budget letter, unemployment, worker compensation, etc.) In addition to this workshop, JASA Senior Services will also provide assistance to seniors to fill out their applications through a LiveOn NY representative who will be available beginning on August 11, August 18 and August 25 from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. on a first come, first serve basis. Some dates in September may also be added depending on need. Applications for SCRIE are available both at the JASA Office, 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, NY, and at the Riverbay Administrative Office, also located at 2049 Bartow Avenue. The form can also be downloaded online. In addition, SCRIE applications will also be available at the HPD workshop on August 5. Shareholders should note that the SCRIE application at the New York City Department of Finance website is not the correct form to be used by Co-op City shareholders. Since HPD is the administrator of the SCRIE program for Mitchell-Lama residents, the correct application can be downloaded at the HPD website, www.nyc/gov/hpd, not at the Department of Finance or the NYC Rent Freeze websites. Those

SCRIE applications are for city tenants, not MitchellLama owners, which Co-op City shareholders are. The SCRIE application cannot be completed online. It must be printed, filled out and mailed back with the supporting documents to HPD according to the instructions that accompany the application. Co-op City shareholders will be able to submit their completed applications to the HPD representatives onsite on August 5 at the Dreiser Auditorium A. New applicants who cannot attend the HPD workshop should be aware that they have 120 days from the date of the increase, August 1, 2017 to submit their SCRIE applications for their exemption to be retroactive to August 1. New applications received by HPD later than the 120 days window, will have their exemption begin on the first day of the month following the date that their application is received by HPD. All applications are date stamped upon receipt by HPD. For instance, since the carrying charge increase goes into effect on August 1, 2017, new applicants in Co-op City have until around November 29, 2017 to submit their SCRIE applications. If their application is received by HPD later than November 29, say, for instance, on December 15, the exemption will begin on January 1, 2018 and will not be retroactive to August 1, 2017. For information on SCRIE, you may contact the HPD SCRIE Unit at (212) 863-8494. The Disability Rent Increase Exemption (DRIE), on the other hand, is administered by the city’s Department of Finance (DOF) through the city’s Rent Freeze Program. DRIE applications can be requested by calling 3-1-1, from the Riverbay Administrative receptionist or JASA. In addition, DRIE applications can be downloaded at www1.nyc.gov/assets/finance/downloads/ pdf/drie/drie_appl.pdf. DRIE applicants who need an accommodation to apply for their exemption may contact the NYC Department of Finance Disability Service facilitator by calling 3-1-1 or online at nyc.gov/contactdofeeo. To be eligible for DRIE, applicants must satisfy all of the following five criteria to be eligible:

Seabrook Set To Be Released On July 14 BY JIM ROBERTS Convicted former City Council Member Larry Seabrook was scheduled to be released from detention this past week, four years after he was sentenced to federal prison following his conviction on nine counts of public corruption crimes. Seabrook was found guilty of wire fraud, mail fraud, conspiracy to commit wire fraud and conspiracy to defraud a non-profit organization by a federal jury on Aug. 26, 2012. On Jan. 8, 2013 he was sentenced to 60 months imprisonment with two years of supervised release. According to federal prison documents, Seabrook was set to be released from a Residential Reentry Management (RRM) field office in Brooklyn on Friday, July 14. He served time in the Schuykill Prison Camp in Minersville, Penn., the Brooklyn Metropolitan Detention Center and Canaan Prison in Waymart, Penn. Seabrook has vigorously pursued a series of appeals in court since his conviction seeking to overturn the decision. Several motions of his have been denied. In his latest filing in March 2017 Seabrook alleges that he received inadequate counsel from his attorneys; that the federal government withheld evidence; and that several witnesses lied at his trial. Similar appeals by Seabrook have been previously denied. In January 2016 then-US Congressman Charles Rangel wrote a letter to the Federal Bureau of Prisons requesting that Seabroook be transferred from the

Brooklyn Metropolitan Detention Center to a federal prison after being held in Brooklyn for 18 months. Rangel also asked that Seabrook’s sentence be reduced because of “…the long period of over incarceration.”

Become A NYS Licensed Master Barber FREE The SUNY Bronx Educational Opportunity Center offers a tuition-free Master Barber Program and registration is ongoing Mondays and Wednesdays from 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. for winter 2017 programs. The SUNY Bronx Educational Opportunity Center (BEOC), located at 1666 Bathgate Ave., Bronx, NY 10457, is one of 12 EOCs in the state of New York, which are programs of the State University of New York managed by local, state or city university units. The SUNY BEOC is administered by Bronx Community College of The City University of New York (CUNY). All registrants must meet income and NYS residency requirements, and must have Test for Adult Basic Education (TABE) score of 8.5 in Reading and 7.0 in Math. For further information, please call SUNY BEOC at (718) 530-7000, or visit their website at www.bronxeoc.org.

• The applicant must rent an eligible apartment. An eligible apartment is defined by the DRIE law as those regulated by the state Division of Housing and Community Renewal, for instance, rent-controlled or rent stabilized apartments; those in the Mitchell-Lama program; those owned by a limited dividend housing company, redevelopment company, or housing development fund company incorporated under the private housing finance law; or those in a building where the mortgage was federally insured under Section 213 of the National Housing Act, and the applicant was a tenant of record at the time of the mortgage termination. • The applicant must be the head of household (18 years of age or older) and named on the lease or rent order, be the tenant of record, or be the spouse or registered domestic partner with a disability; or either of the above. The tenant of record may be a spouse, domestic partner, or child who has attained the right of succession to the apartment upon the death of the leaseholder. • Applicants of DRIE must receive eligible state or federal disability-related financial assistance. Only those currently receiving Federal Supplemental Security Income (SSI); Federal Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI); US Department of Veterans Affairs disability pension or compensation (Must be Military service-related disability pension or compensation); or Disability-related Medicaid (if the applicant has received either SSI or SSDI in the past) to qualify to receive DRIE. • The applicant must have an annual household income of $50,000 or less. Income eligibility is established by using the applicant’s income from the previous calendar year. • DRIE applicants must pay more than one-third of their household’s aggregate disposable income for rent, which is the total countable wages and other sources of income, minus allowable deductions for all members of the household. Similar to SCRIE, DRIE applications should be mailed; they cannot be faxed or should not be completed online as supporting documentation must accompany the application.

Front Pa ge Section 2’s 6th Annual Summer Fun Day 2017 A Community United Co-op City Times / July 15, 2017

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Free Zumba Classes ShapeUp NYC and Riverbay are co-sponsoring 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 17 & 31. Dates in August include August 7, 14 & 21.

Free Summer Tennis The Co-op City Tennis Club’s annual free summer tennis program for children from 5 to 18 years old began on 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.

Movies Under The Stars The Riverbay Fund and Councilman Andy King will present “Summer Movies Under The Stars” on the Section 5 Greenway beginning with the showing of “King Arthur” on Wednesday, July 26, 8:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m. Bring your family, chairs and popcorn! In case of rain, come to the Einstein Community Center, rm. 45, 79 p.m.

Farmer’s Market Has Returned The Harvest Home Farmer’s Market is available every Wednesday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. through November 22nd at Asch Loop and Aldrich Avenue next to the Fire Station. WIC and Senior FMNP coupons are accepted, as well as Health Bucks, H2S2 Health Bucks, Debit, Credit, and EBT.

Our resident DJ Val played a vagreat smiles and riety of music to the delight of our the other, the youth who showed us the latest arm muscles as dance moves. Joined by members participants of the Spanish American Commupumped air to nity Organization, our Salsa contest see who could consisted of youth learning the burst the balldance and our adults showing them oons the fastest. how it’s done. Everyone really got a T h e C E RT kick out of watching Sgt. DelValle Blessed with a gorgeous day after beTeam (Commuof CCPD teach her second place ing rained out in June, Part 2 of our nity Emergency winning partner, Quion Vallerio, Summer Fun Day was fantastic, flowResponse Team) smooth dance moves. Nellie Rivera ing with good cheer and free food. headed by Khalil and Jesse Seise were our first place Also, there were various games, a Abdul-Wahhab photo booth and contests that everywinners and received a gift card one and the Monteenjoyed. Neighbors from all secfrom Stop & Shop and Men’s Wear- tions and diverse cultures in our comfiore volunteers house. Our third place winners, Fa- munity converged on Carver Loop and via Bishops Angelo and Nancy Rosario, tima and Olivia, made us proud and Casals Place to share in the fun. along with the FDNY, contributed valuable took home Modell’s gift cards. information on staying safe and healthy and Introduced at this year’s event was the Photobooth and we appreciate their participation. Boom Blaster. The kids and adults loved both additions to Special thanks to one of our sponsors, State Senator JaSummer Fun Day. One worked the face muscles with maal Bailey, who, along with JGC Skills and Drills coach Jesse Williams, presented awards to the Basketball winners to the crowd’s delight. Each winner was presented a medal and trophy for the day’s efforts and victory. We owe gratitude to our sponsors: State Senator Jamaal Bailey, Councilman Andy King, Congressman Eliot L. Engel, Assemblyman Michael Benedetto, Stop & Shop, Rosenshein-Peartree Plaza Co-op City LLC, McCall’s Bronxwood Funeral Home, Bob’s Discount Furniture, Amalgamated Bank, Stephen Kaufman, Restaurant Depot, Fairway Foods, Riverbay Fund, Allstate and Men’s Wearhouse. Contributors to Part 1 and Part 2: Juan Ortega, Cardinal Hayes Drumline, Andrea Pannell-Zumba, American Legion Post 1871 - Co-op City, JGC/Skills&Drills, NY Fire Dept., Dept. of Sanitation, CCPD and the CERT Team. Photos by Leslie Peterson and Gail Sharbaan. We want to give special thanks to our Section 2 building presidents, Linda Collins (9), Maxine Sullivan (10), Deborah Henry (11), Sonja Maxwell (12), Leslie Peterson (13), and Josie Ferguson (14), along with committee members Denise Shelley, Valerie Gunn, Gail Sharbaan, Tiny Wood, Lisa Norman and Sonia Soto. Kudos also to Annice Bailey, Connie Williams and Peter Garcia and all other volunteers I may have missed naming. Also, a special thank you to Omar De Los Angeles and Tamira King who were fantastic.

The Dunk Tank is always a hit and mom Jacqueline Mason (below) took it in stride as the superstar throwers sent her tumbling down with a splash several times, while her granddaughter, Jayda, (below right), a culinary student, joyfully twirled cotton candy.

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knows how to meet people and relate to people on a day-to-day basis and that is a big part of this job. Matt has always been a good listener and beyond that he knows how to think outside the box. In that job, it is important to know how to come up with solutions which might not be exactly what the residents wanted at first, but at the same time, can solve or alleviate the problem. That is what I learned how to do on that job and I believe Matt already has that ability.” Community Board 10 member and also Riverbay’s Director of Special Projects Joe Boiko said that he also believes that Mr. Cruz is a great fit for the job. “He is young, well-educated and very familiar with the workings of city agencies and the overall needs of the district.” He has already reached out to Riverbay and begun meetings on the needs of the community with management and community leaders, Mr. Boiko said. Mr. Cruz added that he hopes to also meet with the Riverbay Board of Directors in the near future. When discussing Co-op City, in particular, Mr. Cruz said that knows that traffic and the lack of parking are a major concern of residents and he plans on working with the community to find solutions particularly as it relates to the coming commercial development on the other side of I-95 off of Gun Hill Road. That development is not in the Board 10 service area, but Mr. Cruz said he will be working with Community Board 12 to make sure everything that can be done will be done to minimize the impact of that development on Co-op City streets already inundated by traffic coming from Bay Plaza and the Mall at Bay Plaza. “There are some good ideas coming out of Co-op City,” he said. “I believe the waterfront development idea is a good thing and I would love to see the residents there be able to enjoy that parkland.”

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He also said that he is open to ideas to improve public transportation to and from the community in the wake of the bus service cuts of 2010 that were never rescinded. “As district manager, my job is to support the residents there. I have to keep my eye on the traffic concerns. I know there is a new mall coming and folks are not content with that yet. My office is here and any concerns that I can help bring to the forefront for them, I will. Traffic is always a concern everywhere, but in Co-op City, it is heightened. ” Cruz added: “We have the largest geographic district in the borough and I think the best thing that I can do is to facilitate conversations and keep the voices in the room going. I won’t make any decisions, but I will confide and confer and get as much knowledge as I can from the stakeholders, and that is the residents of the community. I want to make sure that residents from all the communities stay in the room with me and work together. My job is to bring everyone to the table. This is not a one-person show. It has to involve everybody.” Mr. Cruz added: “I hope to help address Co-op City’s needs particularly in regards to recreation space and waterfront planning and work to do whatever I can to expedite the Metro North service coming there. I think the people there deserve that and I hope to do whatever I can to help people get to and from work. I hope to be the transportation district manager.” As far as his overall responsibilities, Mr. Cruz said: “Part of my job is to teach people. There are nuances to zoning that many people are not aware of. If you want to fight against something or you want to fight for something, I think knowing the basics is helpful and I will teach what I know. There is no sense in me learning something if I can’t give that knowledge to others.”

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along Metro-North’s New Haven line can add a Co-op City stop here, completion of the massive East Side Access project to send some Long Island Railroad trains into Grand Central has to be finished. Diverting LIRR trains into Grand Central would free up tracks to send new Metro-North trains into Penn Station. That $10 billion project has a target completion date of 2022, but faces the real possibility of an extended build-out due to the possible diversion of capital funding that might be needed to address upgrades and repairs to the overall New York City transit system. Sullivan, a long-time resident of the district, has been a member of Local 3 International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers for close to 25 years. The proposal by New York City to build a waterfront park in Co-op City is another project he wants the community board to help achieve. “The city has money available to do projects now and they are always pushing waterfront access. Co-op City has a lot of that and they are finally looking to build that up by working with Riverbay to make something nice for the residents,” said Sullivan. During his designated Bronx Week tour on May 25, Mayor Bill de Blasio came to Co-op City to announce the signing of a Memorandum of Donation marking a non-binding agreement that the city and Riverbay are interested in building a waterfront park here. In September, a town hall meeting will be held to give all cooperators the opportunity to express their opinions on the idea and to ask questions. In addition, a survey of all shareholders will be conducted to determine the desire of the overall community, whether or not to pursue proceeding with construction of the proposed waterfront park along the Hutchinson River. Improving existing bus service and addressing the long-term problem of traffic congestion are other areas that Sullivan has identified. “We were discussing at a recent meeting that students going to Truman High School can’t get there on time because of the mass transit situation with the buses,” he said. “It’s hard to blame mass transit because there’s a major traffic problem over there. We’re going to have to reach out to the other community boards and work with elected officials and see how we can overcome some of this.” Addressing the issue of traffic will require Community Board 10 to work with surrounding community boards to tackle the issue that affects all the residents in the neighboring area. “The biggest problem is overdevelopment,” Sullivan said. “Now you have the Gun Hill Mall coming in and, while it’s not in our community board, it’s going to affect the traffic flow here. We have these developers coming in here building these vast estates, but for some reason the city doesn’t have anything that these developers have to contribute for the infrastructure. The infrastructure is failing and we have to take a look at it. “Our new district manager Matt Cruz is full of a lot of energy and he has a lot of things going. We’re discussing a lot of ideas and one of the focus is to look at Co-op City regarding transit issues which includes traffic. My predecessor Martin Prince had meetings with the DOT and we’re going to continue on to push and somehow help out,” Sullivan said. Sullivan said he looks forward to working with officials from Riverbay, as well as Prestige Properties, the owners of Bay Plaza, and all the elected officials who have a say over what happens to the residents of Co-op City. Sullivan observed: “It’s a lot more than just working within our boundary. We

have to go to the city officials and then the state officials – it’s not an easy task to take on, but we can try and get the ball rolling and do the best we can.” Community Board #10 serves the communities of City Island, Co-op City, Country Club, Pelham Bay, Throggs Neck, Westchester Square and Zerega. Community Board #10 has seven standing committees focusing on Economic Development, Health and Human Services, Housing and Zoning, Municipal Services, Parks and Recreation, Planning and Budget and Youth Services.

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Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

HAPPENING in Co-op City!

BY GAIL SHARBAAN & LESLIE PETERSON

The members of the Co-op City garden dreamed of having a gazebo where the community could come and sit, share stories, read a book or just catch a breeze. Councilman Andy Kingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s belief in the significance of an urban garden and its effects on the community provided funding to make our dream a reality. In a unanimous vote, garden members proudly named the gazebo, â&#x20AC;&#x153;KINGâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S CORNER.â&#x20AC;? From the very beginning, Councilman Andy assisted whenever called. Dressed in the bright colors he is famous for, he got down in the dirt to plant daffodils with the fourth graders of PS 153. He has spoken with the members and guests at various events held in the garden and provided funding for health related workshops and art classes. King also accepted our application in the Parks Equity Initiative earmarked for community gardens resulting in our dream gazebo! Members and community friends joined in the celebration and were treated to a tour of the garden, music, and refreshments. As promised, the breeze was embracing and the laughter was infectious. Visitors were treated to special drinks made from the various garden grown mints. The day turned into an old fashion good time featuring a Temptationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s song sung by gardener, Ronald Scott and his â&#x20AC;&#x153;so coolâ&#x20AC;? dancer, Councilman King. So when you enter and want to relax, just say, â&#x20AC;&#x153;whereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s KINGâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S CORNER,â&#x20AC;? the pathway leads the way.

Rivers Run Community Garden Steering Committee pictured above, from left with Councilman Andy King (3rd from right): Gail Sharbaan, Lelia Dickerson, Leslie Peterson, Denise Shelley, Valerie Gunn

Because of Councilman Andy Kingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s belief in the significance of an urban garden and its effects on the community, Co-op City now has a gazebo that garden members proudly named, â&#x20AC;&#x153;KINGâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S CORNER.â&#x20AC;? On Sunday, July 9, we thanked Councilman Andy King for funding Rivers Run Community Gardenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s open air classroom and gazebo and for his exceptional service in the community. He was also honored with a plaque to commemorate the occasion. Photos by Leslie Peterson and Gail Sharbaan

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Letters to the Editor

Safe from Gentrification – So Far To the Editor: I just finished reading Peter Moskowitz’s How to Kill a City. The sub-title is Gentrification, Inequality, and the Fight for the Neighborhood. The book is quite an eye-opener. In essence, what we witness as the cyclical rise and fall of neighborhoods doesn’t just happen naturally. It’s actually a calculated plot that started way before most of us were born. Gentrification always follows a specific recipe. Its two main ingredients are racial discrimination and profit. Letting certain areas rot is called “benign neglect,” but in many cases, it’s much more malignant than benign. The South Bronx didn’t burn all by itself. In 1976, because of budget cuts, 34 firehouses throughout the city were closed, all in poor sections. People want to live close to where they work. Poor neighborhoods are left to decay on purpose to chase out residents. Once an area hits rock bottom then in comes the realtors and investors and maybe an urban development project to further displace and segregate the poor. Next it’s in with the pioneers – younger, wealthier, whiter

home-buyers. Then once they’ve revived the area – with the help of increased policing – they themselves get priced out. This could never happen to Co-op City. Never say never! Right now we’re safe. We have a Board that protects us from those who would allow the place to decline to a point that only big money could save it. (Read: Privatization.) Some on the Board, those who fight any maintenance increase, play into the hands of future profiteers (including some current residents). Does one Board member aggressively work to that end? It’s important to note that the Mitchell-Lama program originally oversaw 70,000 rental apartments. Only 35,000 units (including our 15,000+) remain in the program. The rest rent at market rate, due to one of Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s deals. For now, we’re safe. We’re too out of the way, too far from Manhattan’s hub. What could change all that? A Metro North station. We can’t let that happen. Fight for the neighborhood. —Kelly Canzoneri

Venom-Free Viewpoints To the Editor: I’d like to thank Rod Saunders for his delightful viewpoint about our school children’s success and their trip-toD.C. reward. His viewpoint, as a whole, was uplifting, informative, and totally venom-free, a rarity for some directors’ viewpoints. I like the Board majority, individually as people and collectively for their progressive bent. I, too, am a member of the Coalition to Save Affordable Housing and I’m relieved DHCR accepted the 1.9% increase. I feel with Ben Carson in charge of HUD anything could happen to our affordable deal in Co-op City. Any day he could lift his sleepy eyelids and say, ”Hey, why do these people get such a break? These apartments are WAY below market value. The Affordable Housing experiment is OVER!” But I digress. I don’t always agree with the Board majority. For instance, I believe the suggested punishment for not voting in our Board elections (of losing parking and storage privileges) is both too severe and not sufficiently inclusive. How about a $20 fine for not mailing the enve-

lope? How about other suggestions and fewer accusations? I don’t always disagree with the minority position, but I do very often disagree with their tone. I also disagree with their practice of cherry-picking inflammatory details of plans and cherry-bombing them into the court of public opinion. We are fed little tidbits of information, too little to form a rational opinion. A million dollars for a consultant… What’s the time frame? How many years will the elevator replacement take? Is that consultant here for the duration? Is that consultant taking on the cost of a study or other analysis? I don’t know. YOU don’t know. This is a case of too much AND too little information. We have to trust that we’ve elected a Board that will seriously and dedicatedly oversee Management’s expert decisions regarding each project that ultimately affects our homes and the quality of our lives. In the meantime, how about more news about what the community is doing for our youth? Gap summer camp, the Renaissance Project, more basketball courts…great! —Mary Pearson

Exploring healthier options To the Editor: Director Jones’ health concerns are commendable for this community as many here are overweight and do not eat right. We have illegal ice carts that tease our children with sugar at strategic locations and times. We have control to rid these illegal carts if they are on our property, but I don’t see anything being done.

Why? I can’t get an answer from anyone. We also have control over giving away cooperators’ land that can be used to possibly expand Rivers Run Community Garden, and, at the same time, I say clear the land and, with a small investment, fence along the waterfront and expand the farmers market renting small parcels to good food distributors.

No buildings necessary!!!! Look Stew Leonard’s started with a fruit and vegetable stand. Many of the people here, I think, would love the idea of a marketplace with healthy foods. We need more ideas to better the health of the people here. We have enough parkland here; we don’t have to offer it to outsiders. —Nick Liberati

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Public Safety Report

Lobby Attendants Are The EYES And EARS Of The Co-op City Department Of Public Safety BY LIEUTENANT PAM APOLLO

The Co-op City Department of Public Safety utilizes the Lobby Attendant program as one of the tools to help keep the community safe. Co-op City’s 65 lobbies are manned by lobby attendants during the hours of 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday, and from 4 p.m. to midnight on Fridays and Saturdays. This coverage is provided by a total of 70 lobby attendants and three supervisors. When each lobby attendant comes on duty they set up their podium and notify Public Safety that they are present. The lobby attendant proceeds to conduct an inspection of the lobby. This inspection includes the elevators, doors and windows. They are responsible for noting any broken items, malfunctioning equipment or hazardous conditions. Any deficiencies are noted in the Log Book and Public Safety is notified. During the course of their tour of duty, a lobby attendant is responsible to monitor the lobby for illegal activity or violations of the lease. Illegal activities include any crimes, Disorderly Conduct, Trespassing, and Public Consumption of Alcohol or Use of Controlled Substances. Violations of the lease monitored by the lobby attendant include smoking, loitering, bike riding and dogs without permits entering the building. Public Safety is to be notified when any violations of the law or lease are observed. Log Book entries documenting this notification are also to be made. All lobby attendants are responsible to maintain an up-to-date Log Book. In this Log Book, all inspections, referrals and notifications are recorded. All move-ins, move-outs, deliveries and other visitors are entered into the Log Book. Public Safety is to be notified if a move-in or move-out does not have a valid permit. Log Book entries are also made when Public Safety, New York City Police Department, Fire Department or any other authorized agency enters the building. Public Safety is to be notified if there is any question regarding allowing access to any party. The lobby attendant must also make entries in the Log Book when leaving post for any reason, such as a meal period or a break. Lobby attendants are not authorized to receive mail, packages or any other deliveries. Lobby attendants are not required to hold or open the front door except in the event of a disabled person or elderly person carrying packages. Residents are required to utilize their key for entry into the building. Lobby attendants are not permitted to run errands or perform outside jobs for cooperators or other Riverbay employees. Lobby attendants are not permitted to leave their assigned area without permission. Engaging in unnecessary conversation is also against the rules. Lobby attendants may not identify themselves as Public Safety officers, police officers or security officers. Lobby attendants are not permitted to arrest or detain violators. In the event a violation of the lease or the law is observed, it is the responsibility of the lobby attendant to notify the Department of Public Safety. As the “civilian” EYES and EARS of the Co-op City Department of Public Safety, the lobby attendants effectively serve to reduce crime and maintain a high quality of life within the community. By being aware of the duties and responsibilities of the lobby attendants, residents can feel comfortable with the extra level of security their presence brings. Just this week, a lobby attendant in Section 4 (Continued on page 30)

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Director’s Viewpoint

Francine Reva Jones Assistant Secretary Resolution #11-32 was passed in order to give the shareholders an opportunity to review and comment on proposed resolutions before the Board voted. This was an act to show transparency and permit the printing of the First and Second Readings in the Co-op City Times. Thereafter, former Board directors interpreted the resolution in their own way and instructed the CC Times editor to print only a one-line description of the resolution. A one-liner did not reveal the substance of the resolution. It was only after years of repeated discussions on the interpretation of this resolution that the full First Reading was printed. It was also due to the Coalition to Save Affordable Housing-backed candidates winning more seats on the Board that we were able to DO THE RIGHT THING. When a resolution comes before the Board, it needs to be presented by two Board members for a First Reading. They offer their names as maker (submitted by) and to support the maker (seconded by). If the resolution fails to be seconded, it is rejected. There is no discussion at the Board meeting on a First Reading. Resolution #17-37 – Voting At the First Reading on June 28th, Director Daryl Johnson pressured me to withdraw Resolution 17-37, calling it illegal. I informed him that an attorney assisted in drafting it. In addition, the attorney that was present informed Johnson that it was not an illegal resolution. I stood my ground because I knew that something needed to be done about the lack of voting in the annual Board elections. Mr. Johnson has known for years that the lack of voting was a problem. Why hasn’t Mr. Johnson pro-

Board Resolutions – Part 2 posed a way to resolve the issue? If there is something lacking or something wrong, it is our duty to change or fix it. It is the responsibility of Board directors to set policy. Have you ever seen a resolution proposed by Mr. Johnson to change or fix anything? Neither have I! And he has been elected for another three years! Following comments from cooperators, I revised Resolution #17-37. I encouraged Mr. Johnson to give some input, and he finally did. Other Board directors commented as well. The Resolution was revised to increase voter education and to eliminate penalties. I used the First Reading as it should be used, and that is to make the proposal to increase voter turnout in Board elections, listen to the cooperators and attempt to give them what they want while giving the community what it needs. Had I withdrawn the resolution, there would be no discussion at all. On July 12th, Resolution #17-37 is scheduled to be voted up or down. If the resolution passes, it will be Management’s responsibility to incorporate voting into the New Cooperators Orientation and develop a plan to encourage the community to vote. The community is not getting one-third of the shareholders to vote in the annual Board elections and that must change. In my opinion, voting in community and local elections is just as important as voting for the U.S. President because we are more directly affected. Everyone’s time is important. I realize that we must work to earn a living and I know that we like to have fun. However, all shareholders should take a little time to know their Board directors and take a little time to vote. Involvement I am a proud member of the Coalition to Save Affordable Housing. Had it not been for this organization, this community would still have an ineffective Board of Directors and an incompetent management company. Most of the present Board directors sought and received the support of the CTSAH and I believe this community is in a better place because of it. Also, I am a proud member of the AfricanAmerican Association of Co-op City, having

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served as president for nine years. This organization offers many programs to the community. For several years, I served as president and secretary of the Coalition of African-American Churches & Community Organizations of Co-op City, Inc. Presently, I support the NAACP Co-op City Branch and the Retirees of Dreiser Loop. I served for three years as the Board Secretary, chaired the Community Relations Committee for two years and the Leasing and Sales Committee for two years (formerly Residential Sales and Commercial Leasing). I have also cochaired committees. With what community organizations or Board chairmanships is Mr. Johnson affiliated? Some people want to lead, but have no idea or experience as to how! Nevertheless, the shareholders have reelected Johnson for another three years. Watch to see if he submits any resolutions. It is my hope that he will represent you better in the upcoming three years than he has in the past. I also chaired the 2016 Election Committee and was a member of the 2017 Election Committee. Since Mr. Johnson was a candidate this year, he had the right to question or challenge anything. Also, since the election process changed from using voting machines to using online and mail-in ballots, I was not surprised that someone would question this new procedure. When Johnson challenged the election, the attorneys gave him explanations and evidence for everything that he questioned. However, Johnson continued to dispute the same issues over and over again. When it seemed that all had been done to satisfy Mr. Johnson, he commented that he was still not convinced that the election was fair because, he stated, that there was no way that Leah Richardson could have beat him. Unbelievable! However, this is an example of the behavior the Board must deal with for another three years. It is uncharacteristic of me to write unpleasantly about anyone. However, I must defend my reputation and that of the CTSAH. The Section 4 Partnership Please save the date and plan to attend the first Ice Cream Social sponsored by the Section 4 Partnership on Saturday, August 12th. If you live in Section 4, please attend the Friday gatherings, 7:30 p.m. in the Building 21 association room, 120 Bellamy Loop. Contact: 718-671-5957

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Co-op City Spotlight Artwork Of Co-op City Second Grader Receives Wide Acclaim BY BRANDON ORTIZ

Jessica Dukes

Co-op City second grader Jessica Dukes is among the 103 New York City public school students selected from over a thousand submissions to have their artwork displayed in The Metropolitan Museum of Art until the end of October as part of the P.S. Art exhibition. The exhibition is a NYC Department of Education and Studio in a School NYC partnership with The Met that promotes and supports creativity in the city public schools. 2017 marks the 15th year the exhibition has been in place. In addition

to being displayed at The Met, Dukes’ piece was also shown along with the other selected works in Times Square. The piece, titled “Coming to NYC on the Great Wave,” was “inspired by Under the Wave off Kanagawa by Katsushika Hokusai, she (Dukes) imagined what nineteenth-century immigrants arriving to New York Harbor would see for the first time,” said her art teacher, Veronica Doherty, in the NYC Department of Education official publication of all the pieces selected for this year’s exhibition. Jessica said in her reflection on her work and love for art, which is also included in the NYC Department of Education official publication: “Art makes me want to sing and dance. I made a lot of designs in my picture and used a lot of color. I want people to feel amazed when they look at my work because I worked really hard on it. I could make different types of artwork, even if I didn’t have crayons. I could even make a collage.” Using only crayon, permanent marker and watercolor, “her comp-

osition is balanced, and her sense of color, use of materials and techniques are controlled and measured,” Doherty said about Jessica’s artwork. Giving her students free range for the assignment, Doherty wanted to make sure her students would feel comfortable to create in a space without the fear of judgement or comparison. Fortunately for Dukes,

her teacher saw the potential in her piece and her talents. Studio in a School NYC is in its 40th year providing programs at public schools and early childhood development centers throughout New York City. According to the publication that has the collection of this year’s selected artworks, “Studio provides scholarships to graduating high school seniors whose work is included in P.S. Art to continue their art studies in college.” Jessica’s artwork is also included in a Huffington Post article from this past June.

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HCR Approves The Carrying Charge And Parking Increases Director’s Viewpoint

lars a year for their services. So, as you can see, people can make a lot of money here. However, on the flip side, our cooperators will have to continuously take more and more food off of their table and stay in debt so that Riverbay can continue to operate in this The NYS Homes and Community Renewal manner. So, this is why I fight for our community. Safety Tips (HCR) agency has approved the increases that the We had an amazing fireworks show on July 3. majority of our board wanted for this community. So, beginning next month, we're going to get a 1.9 per- Thousands of people came out and had a great time. cent carrying charge increase and a 5 percent garage And, after running into Chief Frank Apollo from the increase. Thereafter, we're going to get another 1.9 Co-op City Police Department, I decided to call him about a day later to get his opinions on some safety percent carrying charge increase in August 2018. issues that we have here. It Doesn't Stop Question: Can you give us some safety tips about We received a huge 4.5 percent carrying charge increase in June 2015 to pay for a massive employee robberies in the community? Response: "Always be alert to your surroundings. wage lawsuit. However, the plaintiffs have already received their money from that case. So, a lot of our Someone can be following you as you're walking and cooperators are asking: "What's going on with the talking on your phone. So, please keep your head up and look around. Also, please be cognizant of the call rest of the money from that 4.5 percent increase?" As you can see, the logical answer is that Riverbay boxes with the blue lights that are located on the did have a lot of extra money left over from that law- greenway. If someone is following you or if someone suit. Regardless, Riverbay decided to hit this com- steals your phone, you can go to a call box and push munity with a lot of new expenses. So, now, we're a button. Thereafter, you will be able to talk to a dislooking at a 5-year capital plan that's going to cost patcher and get help. Also, please tell your children well over $100 million. Then, after 5 years, you can to use the call boxes if someone steals their phone." Question: What advice would you give on elevabe sure that Riverbay will bring up something else. So, from my perspective, this community will proba- tor safety? Response: "When you enter a building, be alert bly stay in debt forever. But, in my opinion, this is not the way that a so- and call our department (718-671-3050) if something called affordable housing development should be is wrong. Don't get on an elevator if you feel uncommanaged. No, as mentioned before, we're spending fortable. We have call buttons in the elevators. So, well over $100 million to run 27 different depart- please use them if there is a problem. Lastly, Chief Apollo stated that he grew up in Co-op ments here. And, there continues to be a lot of shenanigans going on in some of these departments. City. Therefore, he also encouraged our young ones to Therefore, instead of issuing these increases to our work hard and to set a goal for their lives. I want to thank our Public Safety force and the shareholders, we should have forced management to make at least a 15 percent cut to these departments. 45th Precinct for their work at our fireworks show and in our community. This way, we could have saved a lot of money. Friday, July 21, 2017 Deadline - Free Tuition Bottom line: Currently, we have an elevator conAt All CUNY AND SUNY Schools in NYS sultant that's going to get $1 million to work with our Starting in the fall of this year, eligible students will new elevators. Then, we have 3 consultants at the power plant that are getting well over a million dol- be able to go to any CUNY or SUNY school in NYS

Daryl Johnson

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/ The deadline for the acceptance of applications will be July 21, 2017. So, please go online right now and look up this program. Thereafter, please tell your family and friends that might be interested in this program to go online today and register for this program. Thanks. Close I will let you know how things worked out with that horrible resolution for penalizing shareholders that will not violate their beliefs to vote for board candidates. According to this resolution, new shareholders will be required "to sign a statement that they will make their best effort to vote." Then, shareholders that didn't "vote in two consecutive elections" will have their parking license agreement and their storage license agreement revoked for six months. This resolution was sponsored by Francine Reva Jones and Claudia Sampson. And, as mentioned before, both of these directors are members of the Coalition To Save Affordable Housing group. 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, that’s it for now. So, please have a wonderful week. And, may God bless you and your family. Thank you.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Donizetti Building Four Association Have a joyous and safe summer! We are on hiatus for the summer but we will have the following events during this time. The morning of Saturday, August 5th we will present two high school graduates with a $500 scholarship award each. Also, that afternoon we will hold our Annual Ice Cream Social. General meetings will resume on Thursday, September 14. Come back with new ideas of what you would like to do for the remainder of the year and the year 2018. What guest speaker(s) you would like to invite to our meetings? Also note that Thursday game days has ended but will resume on September 21. Thank you for participating. Our fundraiser Cruise/Luncheon on August 19th is almost here. We will travel by motorcoach to Perth Amboy, NJ to sail on the Cornucopia Princess along the NJ coast line. Look forward to enjoying an all you can eat buffet luncheon with unlimited soft drinks, good music, dancing and loads of fun. The cost of the trip is $125 per person. The bus will depart from 120 Donizetti Place (Bldg. 4) at 9 a.m. sharp. Final payment is due by July 22nd. For more information, you may call Yvonne (718) 671-6922, Diane (347) 275-7565 or Mary (718) 671-0425. Congratulations to those who may be celebrating a special occasion in July and August. Drink plenty of liquids, especially water and stay cool. “Remember, this is our home. “IF YOU SEE SOMETHING, SAY SOMETHING.” —Yvonne Burrus (DW)

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Evelyn Turner Please Save The Date: The Section 5 Association will host its annual Summer Fun Day on Saturday August 19, from 12 to 6 p.m. The rain date is the August 25th. At absolutely no cost to you, there will be food, music, popcorn, cotton candy, entertainment, basketball and plenty open space for young children to just run and have fun in the sun. Chairs will be available for those who wish to just sit, relax and observe. The Section 5 Association would love for you and your family to celebrate with us. Do stop by if only for a few minutes. For Section 5 residents who would like to volunteer, please call 718-3208088 and leave your contact information. Family & Individual Support Groups Mental illnesses are traumatic events and many times you need someone to talk to and find strength. Please be reminded that now in Co-op City, we have the NATIONAL ALLIANCE ON MENTAL ILLNESS OF NEW YORK CITY, NAMI-NYC METRO. Meetings are held monthly on the 2nd Thursday of the month. The next meeting will be on Thursday, August 10. The location is in Section 5, Einstein Community Center, room 35, and the time is from 7:00 p.m to 9:00 p.m. This is a meeting where you can talk freely without fear of being judged. Many times we can learn coping strategies from each other. Having lost a younger brother who struggled with mental illness for many years, it helps to find strength in sharing experiences. We don’t judge anyone’s pain as less than our own. We recognize that mental illnesses are medical illnesses and may have environmental triggers. We aim for better coping skills. Reportedly, in the face of widespread and often inappropriate prescribing of powerful psychotropic medications, recent research is now showing that diet, exercise and

Section 5 Fun Day 2017 stress management fall under the broad heading of lifestyle changes and, among these diet is certainly the most important. Cooperators are invited to take advantage of this service. Additionally, NYC Well is also a 24/7 service that is FREE and confidential. NYC Well helps with problems like depression, anxiety and drug or alcohol abuse. Call: (1-888-692-9355) or Text: WELL to 65173. Throw A Cop A Kiss Given the most recent tragedy in our borough and the sadness being experienced by those who risk life daily to protect us (police officers), try throwing a kiss and saying, “Thank you,” to the men and women in blue. I did and it brought a smile on the sad faces of two officers on a corner near Jerome Avenue. End Of Life Planning Many people are uncomfortable thinking and talking with others about the end of their lives. In some cultures, death is accepted as a part of life, while in others, there is a fear to talk openly about it. Since we all have a chance to make preparations in advance of a terminal illness or an unexpected death, it is suggested that a discussion is held with significant persons in your life now. In advance, it is wise that we have a Living Will, a Health Care Surrogate designation and a written document if you wish to be an organ donor. I have known someone who went so far as to write out their obituary prior to her death. Her rational was she wanted certain songs and things said about it, etc. It is important that we set up a file or files where we keep important paperwork and make loved ones aware of your wishes. Town Hall Meeting An invitation was ex-tended by Joshus Cortes, Bronx Borough Director, Office of the Mayor/Community Affairs Unit, 347-5154198, to a Town Hall Meeting on Wednesday, July 12, hosted by the Mayor at Creston Academy at E. 181st Street.

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This event provided residents with a great opportunity for community members to ask questions of the Mayor, commissioners and staff from different agencies across the city. Are Co-op City Shareholders Smarter Than A 3rd Grader? Co-op City residents are shareholders whose land was “proposed to be Donated” by eight Riverbay Board members without a prior Town Hall Meeting with the Mayor and Parks commissioner and other elected officials. The Mayor has posted/announced on his official website that a 1.4 Acre Waterfront Site for Parkland has been “donated by the Co-op City cooperative management company and Riverbay Corporation.” Co-op City’s management company is Douglas Elliman Property Management. We are talking about a PUBLIC PARK on land being paid for by cooperators via monthly carrying charges. We are talking about Prime Real Estate! Again, the Riverbay Board president saw no prior urgent need for a Town Hall Meeting for community members in Co-op City to ask questions of the Mayor and others. It’s encouraging to know what other Bronx communities are doing. Please call the Bronx Borough director (347-515-4198) for the next scheduled Bronx Town Hall meeting as we can learn from others. Many thanks to cooperators who have shared their concerns about how to use “our land” in ways other than a PUBLIC PARK, such an extension of the community garden to grow more vegetables. We are all smarter than 3rd Graders and will reportedly have an “after the fact” Town Hall meeting soon. Yours in Service: Evelyn M. Turner, LCSW – eturner@riverbayboard.com or 718-320-8088.

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Building 31 A/B Association Scholarship Winners What a wonderful note to end our current year with â&#x20AC;&#x153;IT TAKES A VILLAGE TO RAISE A CHILD,â&#x20AC;? June 30th. We were fortunate enough to celebrate five of our children living in our building who graduated from high school this year and we were able to give them a scholarship. Each one is planning to attend college this fall to pursue their career goals. The association has always wanted to help students along their journey, therefore 10 years ago, a Scholarship Committee was formed to make sure this happened. It was because of Roger Abel, Loretta Paul, Robert Hedgepeth and Marilyn McDaniel that a program within the association was formed. With the commitment of the current committee, we will continue to do fundraising. The current committee members are committed to make sure there is a sufficient amount to be distributed by the end of June 2018 with your support. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a great reward giving and we ask that you consider how your gift of

giving helps a child in their endeavors making this a better world by helping with their education. We ask from each student that they do their best and they will see what they can do to achieve their goal for their future as they owe it not only to all of us, but mostly to themselves. Once again, thanks to those individuals who gave a financial donation to the scholarships being given in 2017 and designated to be part of the scholarships given. Some of our pictures show our night of happiness. We ended our program for the evening with refreshment as this was not only a celebration for the scholarships, but a break for the summer for the association. We will return in September 2017 looking for continued support in scholarships and all other programs, such as our knitting and crochet group, game night and our monthly meetings. Looking forward to your support. Please be safe and remember, this is our building; letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s keep it clean and safe.

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Returning Former Scholarship Winners: Elijah Mohammed, Kiana Holden, Ceion Barton (Not pictured: Monique Gyampo, Raina Robinson)

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Rivers Run Community Garden

Blood Bank Coming THIS THURS., July 20th

Last weekend was delightful. We stood in front of our new gazebo naming it after Councilman Andy King, who helped us secure funds for our urban green space. Among the audience were members who have been there from the beginning, moving through our trials and successes. They stood or sat, smiling proudly with their guests as testament to all of our gratitude. Thank you for King’s Corner. We need all hands on deck to help us build rainwater catchment systems. Citizens Committee has awarded Rivers Run funding, along with an instructor for this task. We need all the help we can get. Bring a neighbor, friend – anyone willing to learn and swing a hammer. 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): • Saturday July 22nd – Membership meeting • Wednesday July 26th – Rainwater Harvesting and Building Workshop 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

Please Donate & Receive 2 Free Tickets to the Mets There is a severe shortage of blood for the New York City area, and the Hudson Valley Blood Services is appealing to all to please donate. The blood drive will be held Thursday, July 20, in the Bartow Community Center, room 31, from 3:00 p.m. till 7:30 p.m. Given the severe shortage of blood, as incentive to all who respond to this call, those who donate will receive two (2) free tickets to a Mets game. Even those who are rejected for one reason or another, will also be given tickets. This year, donors will have the opportunity to choose the date, game, and seats they wish to attend through a website, as well as print out your voucher. Available dates are determined by the Mets Organization. Anyone in good health between the ages of 17 and 75, a minimum of 110 lbs. and who has not donated within the last 56 days is an eligible blood donor. Those above the age of 75 may donate providing they have a note from their doctor stating that they may do so. Individuals 16 years of age may donate providing they have a consent form completed by a parent or legal guardian. Consent forms are available at the donation site, or online at www.nybloodcenter.org. Also available will be the use of the Alyx System should you choose to use it. The Alyx System allows a donor to donate the same one (1) pint of blood, the difference being that as you donate, the Alyx System will separate your blood components into two, allowing two persons the opportunity to receive a complete blood transfusion from your one donation. The Alyx System only takes a few minutes longer when donating, and the collection syringe is smaller than that used in the conventional method. You will be asked at the time of registration which type donation you wish to make, the conventional method or by using the Alyx System. The blood center staff will be glad to answer any of your questions. All donors must show picture ID and provide their Social Security number. Donating blood is relatively quick and easy. Most persons who are in reasonably good health are eligible to donate, even those on medications with few exceptions. Should you have any questions regarding medical eligibility, you may contact the Hudson Valley, NY Blood Center at 1-800-688-0900. Please be sure to eat prior to donating. Light refreshments will be available upon completion of your donation. Please be a caring person and donate; the life you help to save may be that of a family member, friend or neighbor. For additional information, please contact Joe Boiko at 718320-3300, Ext. 3409. “Live and Let Live is Good – Live and Help Live is Better” —Joe Boiko

Co-op City Times / July 15, 2017

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 DISTRIBUTE TO EACH NEIGHBOR 2. CO-OP CITY TIMES

Building 27 Association

• PLACE AT EACH APARTMENT DOOR (Delivered on Saturdays) 3. ELEVATOR NOTICES • R E A D T H E M A N D TA L K TO YO U R 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 (during the fiscal year), in the “Gathering Room” in the rear of the Bsection at 7 p.m. FYI, all monies collected (i.e., 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

Building 17 Association Quality of Life Hello all neighbors, friends and cooperators. I would like to wish everyone a happy summer. Hoping all of your getaways, weekends, cruises, and your vacations are enjoyable, pleasant and safe. Remember what quality of life means – it doesn’t start or stop with your health. It also includes looking out for your neighbors, putting your garbage which must be physically put into the compaction chute and not on the floor of your garbage room. Please put all bulk garbage such as furniture, boxes and household items and leave them outside the ash cart room in the basement across from the laundry room. Quality of life also means keeping your children from playing in the hallways and the lobby which includes ball-playing, scooters, roller-skates and toys. These activities are made for playgrounds and parks. I really hope that everyone is taking advantage of all the free activities that are afforded to you this summer, such as the outdoor concerts which are held Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Don’t forget the farmer’s market is back, next to the fire department from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. Remember, it’s everyone’s responsibility to help with the quality of life not just in your building but around it. Remember if everyone did a little no one has to do a lot. —James Payne

Section 5 Association Mark Your Calendar – The Section Five Association will have its ANNUAL FAMILY FUN DAY on August 19th, 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. Presidents and representatives from Building 26 thru Building 35 and the Earhart Lane Townhouses will be celebrating with families, neighbors and friends on the Greenway in Section Five. Join us for positive, fun and free activities, including Open Mike for all talents, adults and children games and trophies to be won for the best competitive. Grab free hot dogs, icings, popcorn while they last. More information to come, we will keep you posted. Volunteers - We thank you and look forward to your presence again this year. New shareholders, this will be an opportunity to meet your neighbors, please join us. Information will be posted on your building bulletin boards and in the Co-op Times newspaper. If there are any questions, partipation, contributions or ideas, please contact chairperson, Ms. Linda Werner, at (718) 862-3295 or cell (718-490-34310). Also, you may contact Mr. Robert Hedgpeth, president of the Section Five Association, at (718) 320-2656. Mission Statement – The mission of the Section Five Association is to obtain the maximum quality of life for all shareholders residing in Section 5. To act as a liaison between management and the building and townhouse associations in all problem areas; to assist maximum participation in each individual association, and to enlighten and educate all shareholders in Section 5. —H. Overman

Greetings, neighbor, summer is here. Make sure to keep cool and drink plenty of water. Enjoy and stay safe. Building 27 Association…will be on summer break and will see you in September. Any apartment issues, contact CSO your Cooperator Services Office. Always get the name, date and time you spoke to someone concerning any problems. Also, the building association contact phone number is posted on your bulletin board. The Fundraising Committee will be working on a fall entertainment and would love for our neighbors to join us. More information to follow over the summer. Riverbay Dog Policy – Please neighbors, follow the rules to avoid penalties of a fine. The fine amounts and codes are listed in the Co-op City Times and there are cameras everywhere. Happy birthday to all celebrating this month. We extend our sympathy and condolences to those who have lost a loved one. Please share with the Sunshine Committee, Ms. Lydia Rondon, by calling her at (718) 583-3040. If a neighbor in our building is ill, homebound, celebrating birthdays, or experiencing bereavement, Ms. Rondon will respond on behalf of the association. Please keep our board and community in prayer. We wish the new directors and the board well as they continue to move forward to protect the interests of the people and their homes. Pray for leaders in the world for peace and stability. —H. Overman

Please Be Respectful Of Your Neighbors

Committees

Co-op City Times / July 15, 2017

Evelyn Turner will chair the Community Relations Committee and First Vice President Bernard Cylich will maintain chairmanship of the History Committee. New Board director Leah Richardson was tapped to chair this year’s Youth Committee. “The History Committee will be working with an ad hoc 50th Anniversary Committee established by Management to commemorate in 2019 fifty years of Co-op City, the largest affordable housing complex in the United States,” said the Board president. The Board’s other committees include one that is new this year, the Management Evaluation Committee, which will be comprised of the Board as a whole. Several directors who chaired committees last year were reappointed to continue their work in their respective committees. These include Board Treasurer Sonia Feliciano who will keep the Buildings and Grounds Committee, First Vice President Cylich who will once again chair of the Construction/Power Plant and Restoration Committees, and Assistant Board Secretary Jones who will continue as chair of the Commercial Leasing and Residential Sales Committees. The Board’s Disabilities and Accommodations Committee will move its work forward under the stewardship of its reappointed chair, Director Andrea Leslie. “The Disabilities Committee will be working through the summer to prepare for our third annual Disability Expo which will be held on October 1st this year,” Board President Berk said. Board Secretary Saunders will also continue on as chair of the Board’s Legislative Committee. The final committee, the 2018 Board of Directors Election Committee, will be chaired by Director Claudia Sampson, who also served as the 2017 Election Committee chair. At the Board’s June 21st meeting, Director Andrea Leslie was reappointed chair of the Board’s Audit Committee and Director Junius Williams was appointed to continue his work as chair of the Cooperator Appeals Committee. At that meeting, the Board president also announced the formation of the Committee on Committees which is designed to define the process by which Riverbay Board Committees are formed and operate. First Vice President Cylich chairs the Committee on Committees. For the 2017-2018 year, Director Richardson will also chair the IT Commit(Continued from page 1)

tee, and Director Jerome Rice will chair the Board’s Security Committee. The Budget Committee is a committee of the Board as a whole,” stated Board President Berk. “Management will present the Board with a year-in-review of the two-year budget just passed. The Labor Relations Committee is also a committee of the Board as a whole. We are also looking to include Contracts Compliance and Inventory and Purchasing with the Audit Committee which naturally covers these areas. However, this needs to be considered by the Committee on Committees which will then come back to the Board with a recommendation.” Any shareholder who is interested in serving on a particular Board committee(s) may contact the chair of the respective committee or the Riverbay Corporation Board Office, 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, N.Y. 10475; 347-913-4225. Membership is limited and all appointments will be determined by the chair of each committee.

Riverbay Board Committees 2017-2018

Audit Committee – Andrea Leslie, chair Buildings & Grounds – Sonia Feliciano, chair Construction/Power Plant/Restorations Committees – Bernie Cylich, chair Commercial Leasing & Sales Committees – Francine Reva Jones, chair Cooperator Appeals – Junius Williams, chair Disabilities and Accommodations Committee – Andrea Leslie, chair IT Committee – Leah Richardson, chair Legislative Committee - Rod Saunders, chair Parking Committee – Evelyn Turner, chair 2018 Board of Directors Election Committee – Claudia Sampson, chair Security Committee – Jerome Rice, chair

Riverbay Fund Committee 2017-2018

Community Relations – Evelyn Turner, chair Education Committee – Rod Saunders, chair History Committee – Bernard Cylich, chair Youth Committee – Leah Richardson, chair

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Board of Directors’ Meeting - July 12, 2017 First Reading - Resolution #17-43 Revised SUBMITTED BY: Junius Williams SECONDED BY: Evelyn Turner & Francine Jones BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING DATED: July 12th, 2017 WHEREAS, The Board believes that many times shareholders are the first to know when an apartment on their floor has been illegally sublet; and

WHEREAS, Shareholders should be encouraged to provide information that assists in the eviction of a shareholder for illegal subletting; and WHEREAS, The Board believes that shareholders who report illegal subletting perform a valuable service to the entire Co-op City community and should be rewarded for their service. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that Management may pay a reward, of up to two months of a shareholder’s carrying charges from a collected

subletting administrative fine, to any shareholder who reports and provides information to management that is material to the successful eviction of a shareholder for illegally subletting. Management shall, in its sole discretion, determine if the reported information was material and the amount of the reward; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That this resolution will take effect thirty (30) days after approval by HCR.

First Reading - Resolution #17-44 SUBMITTED BY: Junius Williams SECONDED BY: Evelyn Turner & Francine Jones BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING DATED: July 12th, 2017 WHEREAS, Co-op City was planned and operates as an affordable housing community for residents who meet DHCR and Riverbay eligibility requirements; and WHEREAS, All prospective Co-op City applicants go through the NYS on-line waiting list, pass criminal, credit and home inspection background checks and thereafter must maintain their Co-op City apartment as their primary residence and file annual

income affidavits ; and WHEREAS, Some shareholders have vacated their apartment and allowed unapproved persons to illegally sublet their apartment, sometimes charging excessive rents; and WHEREAS, Subletters do not go through the required background checks and may pose a risk to their neighbors and the community and may not meet the mandated income limitations; and WHEREAS, Subletters cannot participate in the annual board election, serve as Board Directors and may not be accountable to Riverbay for unpaid carrying charges or lease violations; and WHEREAS, Present penalties may not deter certain shareholders from illegally subletting their apartments due, in part, to the collection of excessive rents

and the avoidance of mandated surcharges; and WHEREAS, the Board believes that any shareholder who is found by Housing Court to have illegally sublet their apartment shall, in addition to any other penalties, have an administrative fine imposed of $10,000 or the amount of equity paid by that shareholder, whichever is greater ; and THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, That any shareholder who is found by Housing Court to have illegally sublet their apartment shall, in addition to any other penalties, have an administrative fine imposed of $10,000 or the amount of equity paid by that shareholder, whichever is greater; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Resolution shall take effect thirty (30) days after approval by DHCR.

Second Reading - Resolution #17-32 SUBMITTED BY: Bernard Cylich SECONDED BY: Linda Berk BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING, DATED: July 12th, 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 pre-existing 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 #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, Leslie, Peterson, Richardson, Sampson, Saunders, Turner and Williams No: Johnson Absent: Rice Passed

Second Reading - Resolution #17-34 SUBMITTED BY: Bernard Cylich SECONDED BY: Claudia Sampson BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING, DATED: July 12th, 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 $145,000 for three (3) years with a two year option to renew be approved as submitted by Management in accordance with Board of Directors Resolution #85-16 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. Yes: Berk, Cylich, Feliciano, Jenkins, Jones, Lambright, Leslie, Peterson, Richardson, Sampson Saunders, Turner and Williams No: Johnson Absent: Rice Passed

Second Reading - Resolution #17-38 SUBMITTED BY: Linda Berk & Evelyn Turner SECONDED BY: Claudia Sampson BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING, DATED: July 12th, 2017 WHEREAS, the Procurement Department sent out thirty-one (31) requests for proposals for Bid 3156, a two-year 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. Yes: Berk, Cylich, Feliciano, Jenkins, Johnson, Jones, Lambright, Leslie, Peterson, Richardson, Sampson, Saunders, Turner and Williams Absent: Rice Passed (See more resolutions on page 19)

Co-op City Times / July 15, 2017

Board of Directors’ Meeting - July 12, 2017

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Second Reading - Resolution #17-37 SUBMITTED BY: Francine Reva Jones SECONDED BY: Claudia Sampson BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING DATED: July 12th, 2017 WHEREAS, voting in the Riverbay Board of Directors elections is one of the most important functions that a shareholder performs and the Riverbay Bylaws 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 one-third 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 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. Tabled

Second Reading - Resolution #17-39 SUBMITTED BY: Junius Williams SECONDED BY: Evelyn Turner & Leslie Peterson BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING, DATED: July 12th, 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. Yes: Jenkins, Johnson, Peterson, Turner and Williams No: Berk, Cylich, Feliciano, Jones, Lambright, Leslie, Richardson, Sampson and Saunders Absent: Rice Defeated

Second Reading - Resolution #17-35 SUBMITTED BY: Evelyn Turner SECONDED BY: Kevin Lambright BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING, DATED: July 12th, 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 offset 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 #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. Tabled

153 health plan would increase current costs by 4%; and WHEREAS, Riverbay’s broker, Corporate Plans Retirement Strategies, LLC/Benefit Malls, reviewed a variety of plan options under the current medical insurance provider and recommends Riverbay renew with Oxford’s Exclusive Provider Organization (EPO) plan tier only, using the Freedom Network, effective August 1, 2017 to July 31, 2018, with a -2% below the current costs. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board approves that Riverbay renew

medical coverage for Local 153 employees with Oxford’s Exclusive Provider Organization (EPO) plan tier only, effective August 1, 2017 to July 31, 2018, with a -2% below the current costs. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Resolution shall take effect immediately. Yes: Berk, Cylich, Feliciano, Jenkins, Johnson, Jones, Lambright, Leslie, Peterson, Richardson, Sampson, Saunders, Turner and Williams Absent: Rice PASSED

Emergency Resolution #17-42 SUBMITTED BY: Rod Saunders SECONDED BY: Evelyn Turner & Kevin Lambright BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING: DATED: July 12th, 2017

WHEREAS, Riverbay provides medical insurance to Local 153 employees; and WHEREAS, the present medical insurance for such employees ends July 31, 2017; and WHEREAS, the renewal of the current Local

Let us know…If you have news you’d like to share with your neighbors, please give us a call at (718) 320-3300, Ext. 3375/6; email: cctimes@riverbaycorp.com or fax (718) 320-2595.

Co-op City Times / July 15, 2017

Building 9 Association

Building 13 Association

Greetings. Summer Family Fun Day Part 2 was held last Saturday. Thank you, friends and neighbors, for coming out to make SFFD Part 2 an awesome event. The Section 2 Building Association Presidents: Leslie Peterson, Linda Collins, Deborah Henry, Sonja Maxwell, Josie Ferguson and Carol Campbell, as well as dedicated committee members Gail Sharbaan, Valerie Gunn and Denise Shelley, Tiny Wood and Lisa Norman worked tirelessly to bring this event to fruition. I worked the Carnival games stall, across from the Dunk Tank, with Mr. Tiny Wood. Thank you, Tiny Wood, for your energy and your enthusiasm. Tiny and I enjoyed the endless lines of young people who continued to line up to compete even though they knew we had run out of prizes. Kudos, kids! The Rivers Run Community Garden King's Corner Gazebo Dedication was held this past Sunday in honor of Councilman Andy King. The gazebo is such a great space. Who knew Council Member Andy King could dance backup to The Temptations! 2017 Summer Fun Day The Building 9 Association Event Committee has arranged another opportunity for us to spend an evening together as we reminisce with the music of our younger years. Please contact us if you are going with us to Foxwoods Casino on Saturday, October 21st, to see Patti LaBelle's, "The Wonder of it All" concert. For those of you who asked us to hold tickets for you, we must receive your payment ASAP or we must release those tickets on a first come, with cash, basis. Showtime at Foxwoods' Grand Theatre is 8 p.m. Be there. Buses will depart Dreiser Loop at 2 p.m. Our estimated time of return to Dreiser Loop will be around midnight. There will be a $10 meal credit or free buffet and a $10 casino playback bonus, as well as onsite designer outlet stores (you may spend your pre-show time eating/gambling/shopping), allinclusive in the price of only $99 per person. $50 deposit payable on or before July 23rd and $49 balance payable on or before August 21st. Cash or money orders only. Seats are going quickly. See our flyers posted in all 65 building lobbies. Please contact Linda, (718) 3285683; Gwen, (347) 326-8553; or Shirley, (718) 813-2188 for details and payments. When we know each other better, we treat each other better. Somos unidos! As you know, the Building 9 Association does not convene in July and August. Have a great summer. See you in September. The Co-op City Times is available online. Read and follow us at www.issuu.com/cctimes. If you want to go swiftly, go alone. If you want to go far, go together. —Linda Collins

Reminder: Help our community Recycle, Reduce and ReUse—Earth Day is every day! TODAY, those of you traveling with us to the Nordic Lodge and Foxwoods Casino, please remember we will leave from 100 Casals Place at 7:30 a.m. and depart for home at 6:30 p.m. Please be prompt. Our 6th Annual Summer Fun Day-Part 2 was a great success. The weather was with us and the day turned out to be awesome. It appears many were waiting for the return date and we tried our best not to disappoint. We thank everyone who came out and enjoyed the day with us. Congratulations to Nellie Rivera and Jesse Seise, our 1st place Salsa winners, Sgt. DelValle and Quion Vallerio, our 2nd place Salsa winners; and Fatima and Olivia, our 3rd place Salsa winners. Our DJ Val was great and kept the party going and our volunteers on the grill, Annice Bailey and Connie Williams, from Bldg. 13 were great as were Sandy and Peter from Building 14. I would love to mention more names and if I haven’t, feel free to send me an email, I will shout you out from now until because without you, we are at a loss. We truly appreciate the community spirit that has always been extended. Tamira King and Omar De Los Angeles were terrific and shout out to Eddie Diaz and his crew and special thanks to Nelson. As always, kudos to CCPD. On Sunday, July 9, Rivers Run Community Garden dedicated the Gazebo in honor of Councilman Andy King. “King’s Corner” is located in the garden at the end of the pathway; you don’t have to be a member to enter, just have a peaceful soul. Join us on our next adventure to WARMDADDY’S DINNER, JAZZ and BLUES and time also at the SUGAR HOUSE CASINO, 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. Cost: $105 and can be paid in two installments, $55 due July 30/$50 due August 30. Book early, seats go fast. Have a tremendous summer and stay safe and healthy. Enjoy all that Co-op City has to offer and as the song goes, “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 914-8375970; Gail Sharbaan, treasurer, at 718-671-3801, or Leslie Peterson at 718-320-1370. Our website is http://www.bldg13assoc.com or email us at bthirteen.assoc@yahoo.com. Again, thanks for making our team work. —Leslie Peterson

Broun Place Townhouse Association From Broun Place Townhouse Association: Let’s talk about new scams; man calls saying this is the “New York Police Chief’s Commission to benefit families of fallen officers.” In today’s world, of course, our hearts go out to the families of fallen officers. However, this caller is trying to scam you and get personal information and pledges. We investigated, first there is no such organization and the PBA does not make phone solicitations. Deep and sincere condolences are extended to the families of fallen officers and innocent bystanders. If you want to donate, donate to the Stephen Siller Foundation, Tunnel2tower organization and trust your donation is going to the right place. Did you see the Riverbay Co-op City Fireworks? Sincere appreciation to all those involved especially, Counselperson Andy King, Michelle Sajous, Leandra Peters and volunteers of Riverbay Fund. Tuesday, July 11, marked the start of “Tunes on Tuesdays.” This is a wonderful summer program for all. Read the Co-op City Times to keep track of our “goings on.” Especially read the Board of Directors Resolutions. Thanks to the Co-op City Times for the information and drawing of the new basketball courts. Work is continuing, progressing nicely. Neighbors, please report to Public Safety or get a photo when you see stuff, i.e., dogs without leashes, fights going on, litter not disposed of correctly, etc. You don’t have to accept this behavior. Use the system and make it work. Our Groundskeeper Martin has done a great job by redoing a number of green spaces in Broun Place. Thank you for going above and beyond. By the way, we will be meeting outside in late July; keep an eye out for the flyer. Bring your problems and knit while you share. 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. Here is a consumer beware tip when 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. Special Projects Director Joe Boiko and I visited townhouse clusters reviewing all signage. Broun Place’s 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? I will be following up on this matter and others at the Building and Grounds Meeting on July 11. “If you see something, say something;” call Public Safety: 718-671-3050. Thank you Public Safety, for all your recent follow-up work on protecting neighbors from anti-social behavior. Don’t forget, time to clean your convectors! Please feel free to contact us with your tidings and issues! —Eva Lazaar

Building 10 Association Greetings, Building 10 neighbors. I hope everyone is enjoying their summer. Last week's Fireworks Display was magnificent in all its splendor and will not soon be forgotten. Folks, many from outside the Co-op City area came out to enjoy an evening of relaxation and fun. A couple of our neighbors set up tables offering lots of good food, beverages and snacks. Kudos to those Building 10 residents who consistently and graciously show up to support and supply us, most times out of pocket, with everything we need to make our social events enjoyable. You know who you are so "no names." We thank you all profusely. A big thank you also to the Groundskeepers tasked with the next day's cleanup of the unsightly mess left on the greenway. They did an awesome job. Last Saturday's Summer Fun Day Event was just that, fun! A good time was had by all. The weather definitely cooperated with the rain holding off until later in the evening. A big thank you to the organizers and supporters of this yearly event. We appreciate the time, effort and resources necessary to "make it happen." If you thought about joining us on our bus trip to Atlantic City's Tropicana Casino, but didn't reserve a seat and think it's too late to do so, think again. A couple of seats are still open. The trip will take place on Saturday, July 29th. Bus departs from 140 Debs Place at 8 a.m. sharp. Cost of trip is $45 (non-refundable) including driver gratuity with $15 bonus. For information, please call (718) 3202366, (718) 671-5475 or (646) 334-3739. If you've never had the pleasure of accompanying us on one of our trips, this is your chance to experience a really good time. Although the building association board is on a break during July and August, please feel free to present us with any suggestions for future guest speakers and/or possible topics for discussion at future meetings. You may also leave a note under the door of the building association room (rear lobby of Bldg. 10B) with your suggestion(s). New neighbors are strongly encouraged to get involved in their building association. We welcome you. Have a wonderful week. —Carol Campbell

Co-op City Times / July 15, 2017

Co-op City Sports

Velocity Track Club New York

Velocity Track Club New York had an awesome weekend! We competed at three track & field meets and had great success! On Thursday, July 6th, Brianna Burrell, Shyenne Blake and Hannah Gadpaille competed in the Tracktown USA Summer Series at Icahn Stadium (Randall’s Island). Tracktown USA, Inc. is a non-profit organization committed to setting a standard of excellence in the sports of track and field and running by hosting premier events. The organization is responsible for organizing the 2014 IAAF World Junior Championships and the 2015 USA Track & Field Outdoor Championships. Our athletes qualified to compete at this meet at the USATF New York Championship. At the Tracktown meet, which was aired on ESPN, Brianna took 1st, Shyenne 2nd and Hannah 7th, earning medals in front of a packed stadium. They also had the opportunity to meet Olympians such as Allyson Felix, one of the most decorated US women in Olympic track & field history! On Saturday, July 8th, we had 10 athletes compete in the 28th Annual Johnson & Johnson HONOR Meet at Somerville HS Track, Somerville, NJ. This was a well organized meet with good competition and free!!! Lovely trophies were given to the top three athletes in their event and medals to all 6 years old & under athletes in the 50 meter dash. The following events were contested: 4x100, 1500m, 100m, 50m, 800m, 200m, long jump, triple jump and 4x400 meter relay. The following athletes earned trophies: Saniah Caldwell won two trophies for the 200 & 400 meters races. Hannah Deflorimonte won two trophies for the 400 & 800 meters races. Darius Gordon also won two trophies for who participated! Friday, July 7th – Sunday, July 9th, we had eight athletes travel to Fitchburg State University, Fitchburg, MA for the 2017 USATF Region 1 Junior Olympic Track & Field Championships and National Junior Olympics qualifier, which will be held Lawrence, KS. Region 1 consists of Adirondack, Connecticut, Long Island, Maine, New York and New England. Most of the best athletes from throughout the Region were in attendance for an opportunity to advance.

In all individual events, the top five finishers in each event may advance to the National Championships. We were blessed with 6 athletes advancing to National Championship and earning lovely USATF medals. In the 8 & under girls division, Brianna Burrell took 1st in the 100m, 200m & long jump. Shyenne Blake took 2nd in the long jump & 200 meters and 3rd in the 100 meters. In the girls’ 9 & 10 years old division, Dakota Hickman took 2nd in the high jump, 3rd in the 200 Velocity Track Club New York athletes meters and 4th in the 100 meters. Kimaris Hickman took 4th in the 400 meters race. In the 11 & 12 years old division, Olyvia Burrell took 1st in the 200 meters and long jump. In the 13 & 14 years division, Hannah Gadpaille took 3rd in the 200 meters & 400 meters and 4th in the 100 meters race. Great job to all athletes who competed, especially Aysya Brown, who ran her personal best 11 & 12 years division 3000 meter race. Our next meet is on Sunday, July 16th—the Jersey City Recreation Youth Invitational at Lincoln Park in Jersey City, NJ. Velocity Track Club New York is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit. One hundred percent of your donation will go towards helping our children. Support your youth, so they can continue to do great things! For additional information, you can go to our website Velocitytrack.org or contact Coach Winston Dinkins at 914-4416196 or by email at watclt@aol.com. —Winston Dinkins

Retirees Of Dreiser Loop 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

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via Coach bus, located at Dreiser Loop in front of H&R Block) • 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., 718-564-5722. • Sept. 21st (Thurs.), St Paul Community Baptist Church, Brooklyn, NY. The MAAFA Suite is a stage presentation that takes us on a healing journey commemorating the “Great Disaster” that was slavery. Price $50. Performance: 7 p.m. – 11 p.m. Traveling by Lorant bus. Meet/Depart: 5:15/5:30 p.m. sharp! Contacts: JoAnn H., 718-710-9082/Sandra H., 646-319-4303. • Oct. 5-7 (Thurs.-Sat.) “National Museum of

African American History & Culture, Washington, DC” – Price: double $385 pp; single $440. Double, $140 pp/single, $170; 2nd due, 7/17 – double, $145 pp/single, $170. SOLD OUT/WAITLIST. NO REFUNDS. 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. 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 (718-3790377) on Mondays and/or Thursdays, 2:30-5:00 p.m. Good And Welfare: We would like to express our sincere condolences to you, Evan Mitchell, and to your family for the recent loss of your nephew, Dale Nibbs. To those of you still under the weather, know that you are thought of warmly and wished • ABSOLUTE LOWEST FEES • FREE CONSULTATION brighter days. Call Jose• EVENING APPTS. AVAILABLE • FLEXIBLE PAYMENT PLANS phine Flowers, 718-320• IMMEDIATE FILING 0539, regarding illnesses and bereavements. “COURTEOUS AND PROMPT SERVICE If interested in joining AT AN AFFORDABLE FEE” us during our next September/October SPA DAY (dates to be determined), 633 Lydig Ave • Bronx, NY call 718-379-4784 (Clau1 block from Pelham Parkway & White Plains Road dette D) or 718-671-8449 Accessible by #2 & #5 trains • #12, #22 & #39 buses (Hattie L) and leave your name and phone number. “Keep calm cuz Summer is finally here.” –Author unknown. —Claudette Davis

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Co-op City Times / July 15, 2017

National Council Of Negro Women

Coalition To Save Affordable Housing

Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Day – The National Council of Negro Women (NCNW) continues the J.O.I.N. (Join, Organize and Implement Now) membership campaign. You may have noticed this past Monday, July 10, members of NCNW were wearing yellow to honor Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune’s 142nd birthday. The goal of this birthday celebration is to raise awareness of Dr. Bethune’s legacy and the work of NCNW. Each member will encourage at least one friend, family member, co-worker or neighbor to J.O.I.N. NCNW during the month of July. NCNW was founded in 1935 by Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune, who was a policy advisor to President and Mrs. Roosevelt, founder of Bethune-Cookman University, the United Negro College Fund and the Association for African American Life and History (ASALH). The USPS issued a postage stamp in 1985 featuring Dr. Bethune to commemorate the 50th anniversary of NCNW. The new Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture features an exhibit of NCNW artifacts and a recording by Dr. Bethune. Today, NCNW continues its mission to lead, develop, empower and advocate for women of African descent, their families and communities. Ms. Ingrid Saunders Jones, National Chair of NCNW, is excited that “NCNW is alive, well, solvent and ready for the future.” NCNW is a coalition of national women’s groups and is open to all persons without regard for race, ethnicity or gender. Please join us on Facebook.com at Ncnwcoopcity Bethune. Look for the picture of Dr. Bethune with a yellow background. We are hoping to have at least 142+ people “like” our post in memory of Mary McLeod Bethune. Not on My Watch – Combatting Domestic Violence and Human Trafficking – Our president, Lori Melton, has been representing our section and attending training classes for this very important effort in our community. She graduated on June 25, 2017 in a ceremony held at the new Covenant Temple on Amsterdam Avenue. She will be sharing more information with us over the summer and in 2017-18 we in NCNW can spread awareness and share resources. Eleanor Donnley has worked in the past with our president and they hope that more members will become involved. Health Fair – Save the date, Saturday, September 23, for our annual Health Fair. The fair will take place in room 4, Dreiser Community Center from 1 – 4 p.m. We are looking forward to once again bringing to our community health information, health testing and healthy snacks. The Mammography ScanVan will be outside the center from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. performing free mammograms. Dr. Viren Patel from Dreiser Physical Therapy will be giving workshops during the afternoon. —Joyce Howard

Dolores Rankin With great sorrow, the Coalition to Save Affordable Housing lost one of their housing activists. Ms. Rankin was very active in our community advocating for affordable housing. She also was active in her building association, the Retirees of Dreiser Loop and Riverbay Election Committee. Our organization has lost a great friend and devoted member. May you rest in peace, Ms. Rankin. Conserve Please always remember that it's important to conserve our water and electric. If you are not using water, shut the valve. If you are not in a room, flick the light switch off. These small measures will go a long way with the annual budget for Riverbay. Our water bill is in the millions due to wasteful drip. Water is one of our most valuable natural resources and demands our discipline and protection. Let's all be vigilant and proactive and wear any shade of blue on July 31st, 2017 to raise awareness for water conservation and on August 31st, 2017 please wear any shade of yellow to raise energy awareness. Cooperators As a resident of Co-op City, you are a shareholder in the Riverbay Corporation. This means you have a civic duty to vote in every Riverbay Board of Directors election. You have a duty to show up to Riverbay Board meetings to advocate and be informed in community issues. You are the corporation and what you do with your right to make changes is your responsibility. Recruitment Our organization is always looking for housing activists. On September 11, our general meeting will be held at 7:30 p.m. at Bartow community center, room 31. Come be a part of the solution so that Co-op City can stay the best deal in town. Leading the way to a more affordable Co-op City – The Coalition to Save Affordable Housing. —Sebastian Ulanga

Pentecostal Tabernacle The Pentecostal Tabernacle invites everyone to worship service every Sunday morning at 100 Co-op City Blvd, Bronx N.Y.10475. Services for this week are as follows: Sunday school for all age groups begins at 10:30 a.m. Mid-day Service will be from 11:45 a.m. to 2 p.m. Prayer and fasting service will be held every Wednesday morning from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Bible study and prayer meeting will also be held Wednesday evening starting at 7:30 p.m. Youth service every Friday evening at 7:30. Focus: The End Time, we are moving toward a grand finale. Therefore, be ye also ready: for in an hour as ye think not the son of man cometh. {Matthew 24: 44} Then shall the kingdom of heaven be like unto ten virgins, which took their lamps, and went forth to meet the bridegroom. And five of them were wise and five were foolish. They that were foolish took their lamps and took no oil with them, but the wise took oil in their vessels with their lamps. While the bridegroom tarried, they all slumbered and slept. And at midnight there was a cry made, behold, the bridegroom cometh; go ye out to meet him. Then all those virgins arose and trimmed their lamps. And the foolish said unto the wise, give us of your oil, for our lamps are gone out. But the wise answered, saying, not so; lest there be not enough for us and you, but go ye rather to them that sell, and buy for yourselves. And while they went the bridegroom came; and they that were ready went in with him to the marriage and the door was shut. Afterward came also the other virgins, saying, Lord, Lord, open to us but he answered and said, verily I say unto you I know you not Watch therefore, for ye know neither the day nor the hour wherein the son of man cometh. (Matthew 25:1-13). The son of man will soon return in an hour that we think not. We must give ourselves to prayer and patiently studying the word of God, and be prepared for His return. Whenever, you decide to go on a journey it is important to check to see if there is enough gas to take you to your destination. Therefore, it is important that we keep our heart right with God with oil in our vessels, and do not be like the five foolish virgins. Noah had spent many years building the ark, and he knew that the season for divine judgment was near, but he did not know the exact day. The same apply to us in this time, we have seen signs and wonders, strange things are happening all around us, but we do not know the day and time of Christ return. Therefore, let us maintain a sweet fellowship with God and prepared for the coming of our Lord and savior. Watch therefore, for ye know not what hour your Lord doth come. For further information call (718) 324-0334 or 717-320-4218. — Rev. R. Sibblies

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

CO-OP CITY FOOT CARE CENTER SECTION 5 • BUILDING 29C 4240 HUTCHINSON RIVER PARKWAY EAST

(718) 671-2233 DR. LOUIS JACOBS, DIRECTOR ALL FOOT CONDITIONS TREATED The in-office surgical correction of BUNIONS • HAMMERTOES • INGROWN TOENAILS PAINFUL CORNS and CALLOUSES The treatment of traumatic foot injuries, heel spurs, bursitis and arthritis of the joints of the feet, toenail and skin infections, as well as other conditions.

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Co-op City Times / July 15, 2017

Black Forum

Defensive Driving On Hiatus The Black Forum defensive driving course will be on hiatus until Saturday, September 16, 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. Trip to Harrah’s Casino Come join the Black Forum at the Harrah’s Casino in Chester, PA on Saturday, Sept. 23. Bus leaving from three sections: Dreiser Center, Asch Loop and Section 5. Casino rebate: TBA. Donation is $45. No refunds. For information, please call (917) 209-5334 or (718) 320-0033. 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 56:30 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. 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

African-American Association of Co-op City Summer is here and we are well on our way to preparing for some incredible events for the Fall. As you can see, most of our programs are continuing throughout the summer, though I suggest you call to confirm in advance. 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 another exclusive invitation only workshop, “Free Rent Investment Program,” on July 18th. This invitation-only workshop will teach you how to become rent free in a capitalistic society. If you are self-motivated, are head of your household, but desire more, contact us via email or phone for your free invite. You may call Kevin at 646-721-8185. 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 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 718671-8364. 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

Throwing garbage/objects from apartment windows is UNLAWFUL, DANGEROUS and could cause you to receivea community complaint and fine.

American Legion Post 1871 I am of hope that you are enjoying your summer. So, I want to take this moment to remind you that it is that time of the year again when you receive those letters from the National Headquarter in Indianapolis about your DUES RENEWAL. As some of you would note, though the year 2017 is just halved, our dues actually covers a period of July 1st through June 30th. The card you are carrying is valid for calendar year 2017, but the fiscal year 2017 ends on June 30th. I hope it makes sense because some of you who paid your dues late might be thinking I just paid my dues not too long ago. On a serious note, I want to appreciate you for giving me the opportunity to serve as your commander. I am convinced beyond doubt that with your support, this executive committee in its second year of tenure will be better prepared to lead the charge for this noble Post. Most importantly, I want to take this opportunity to express my sincere “thanks” for your 2018 Membership renewal in advance and it will be for the period of 1st July, 2017 to 30th June, 2018. I personally welcome your partnership with other comrades to make this post a successful post within the county, vis-à-vis the department. Also note that you can renew your membership online at www.mylegion.org or in-person at the post, or by usual mail. This Post #1871 is home to all veterans regardless of whether someone is in one type of war or not as long as the individual was honorably discharged from the service. This is a new paradigm that this board wants to embrace and I am trusting you that you will extend the hand of camaraderie to fellow veterans in your neighborhood who once felt that they are not qualified to join the legion. Post #1871 will be more diverse this year and be more community oriented, as we will continue to do the following faithfully: • Honor our veterans on Memorial Day. • Support our Legion Auxiliary. • Sponsor a Boys Scout troop • Carry out the precious duties of guarding our flag. • Keep you abreast of the issues that will affect us all (via the internet, please register at www.mylegion.org and monthly Legion Magazine).

• Educate our veterans through Legion’s NY State and National College. I want to specifically thank all the comrades who have chosen the option of LIFE MEMBERSHIP (PUFL) and I hope that several others would try the same. I am always at ease to listen to your new ideas and what you want to see happening in your post. Feel free to stop by the office anytime and remember our general meetings are an opportunity to fellowship with other veterans. So, let us spend this break time to pay up our dues. Once again, thank you for renewing your membership, thus serving our community, state and nation. —Lsjc Adeyemi LaCrown O'toba, MSA

Co-op City Times / July 15, 2017

Community Protestant Church

Co-op City Baptist Church

On behalf of our pastor, Reverend Dr. Calvin E. Owens and our church family, welcome to Community Protestant Church, a church of love and understanding, located at 1659 East Gun Hill Road, Bronx, NY 10469; telephone: (718) 862-9172. Summer Church Schedule (Dress-Down Attire July 2 – September 3) Adult Sunday School - 9 a.m. Worship Service - 10 a.m. Communion Service - Every first and third Sundays Prayer Meeting and Bible Study – Wednesday at 7 p.m. The following programs are at the church’s Annex: 2053 Asch Loop North (Co-op City) Morning Prayer Services - Tuesday, 6 a.m. – 8 a.m., and 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. Neighborhood Bible Study - Thursday at 10 a.m. Extension of Prayer and Worship Service – Every first, second and third Fridays at 7 p.m. Other Scheduled Events Saturday, July 22nd, CPC ANNUAL FAMILY AND FRIENDS’ DAY BBQ - 12 p.m. 6 p.m. The bill of fare includes hot dogs, hamburgers, fried chicken, ribs, roasted pig, beef sausage, corn on the cob, potato salad, baked beans, watermelon and desserts. Donation: $15/adults; $5/children 6 years and older. FLEA MARKET TABLES ARE AVAILABLE AT THIS EVENT AT $30 EACH. For tickets, tables and/or additional information, please call the church at (718) 862-9172. Sunday, July 23rd, 10 A.M. FAMILY AND FRIENDS DAY SERVICE at Community Protestant Church. All are welcome. September 12–15 – The Missionary Ministry sponsors a trip to THE HOLY LAND EXPERIENCE IN ORLANDO, FLORIDA, the only entertainment park that celebrates the Biblical Word of the Christian Faith. Package includes: Round trip airfare; round trip airport transportation from Bartow Ave. (Co-op City, Bronx); 4 days/3 nights hotel accommodation; 3 buffet breakfasts; 1 group dinner, 2 day admissions to the Holy Land Experience; Lunch-To-Go at the Holy Land Experience; transportation from the hotel to the Holy Land and Travel Insurance. $1,013 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 and/or additional information, call (718) 671-0425 or (718) 379-8514. The doors of Community Protestant Church are open to all to worship and fellowship with Christian believers of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. You are cordially invited to come in, join in and receive your blessing. —Evan G. Mitchell

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. And be sure to extend your worship with us today and every Saturday, 4 – 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 Williams). Please “Like” the page and share the posts. Only those who “LIKE” the page will qualify for upcoming contests and rewards. 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. On Sunday, July 16, the Pastoral Lay Shepherd Ministry will celebrate their 7th Anniversary at the 11 a.m. service. All are welcome to attend. 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; 1 breakfast and 2 dinners at an all you can eat buffet. The price of the trip is double $295 pp; triple $275 pp; single $345; children 12 and under with two adults $200. A non-refundable deposit of $100 is due immediately. To make your reservation, you may call 718-379-0541 or 917-6121245. On March 6 to March 15, 2018, we will be going to the Holy Land in Israel. Worship sailing on the Sea of Galilee; be baptized in the Jordan River; share 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, 2017. For a flyer, along with the itinerary and reservation form, please call 718-6711918, 718-379-0541, 718-379-1776, 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

Co-op City Toastmasters Fellow cooperators, we can all agree that daily we are faced with challenges that can be overwhelming. The thought of speaking before a room full of people can be one of them. Causing hearts to pound, knees to knock, and fainting, more than a possibility. There’s no need to spend countless hours in a doctor’s office and pay a co-pay when you can make an appointment with Toastmasters on the first and third Thursday of each month. Our office hours begin at 7:30 p.m. in room 28, lower level of 2049 Bartow Ave. Our prescription is to give speakers honest feedback in a fun, encouraging, friendly and non-judgmental atmosphere. Our next meeting will be held on July 20. Walk-ins welcome! —Novella Thomas

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718-379-8029 Medicare and many insurances accepted. DOCTOR’S HOURS: MONDAY: 1:30 - 7:00 PM • WEDNESDAY: 2:00 - 7:00 PM FRIDAY: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM • SATURDAY: 8:30 AM - 2:00 PM CALL FOR AN APPOINTMENT!

Co-op City Times / July 15, 2017

St. Joseph’s Episcopal Anglican Church

Newsong Church

The congregation of St. Joseph’s cordially invites you and your family to wor“Praying Bold Prayers” ship in Co-op City at 155 Dreiser Loop, lower level. All are welcome. 29 And now, O Lord, hear their threats, and give us, your servants, great boldness in preaching your word.30 Stretch out your hand with healing power; may Weekly Schedule: Sunday service with Holy Communion and Sunday miraculous signs and wonders be done through the name of your holy servant School are both at 9 a.m. Every 4th Sunday, our children participate in the readJesus.” 31 After this prayer, the meeting place shook, and they were all filled with ing of the lessons and every 5th Sunday, our young adults assist in the service. the Holy Spirit. Then they preached the word of God with boldness. –Acts 4:29Choir rehearsal is on Thursdays at 7 p.m. 31 NLT (emphasis mine) The (ECW) Episcopal Church Women meet immediately after service on the Prayer is essential to the follower of Jesus. Jesus modeled a life of prayer, not first Sunday of each month. Membership is open to all women of the church. only did He pray for us (John 14) but He also taught us how to pray (Matthew 6). The men hold their meeting after service on the 2nd Sunday of each month. We look forward to welcoming everyone to service at 9:00 a.m. on Sunday, Yet far too often when we’re in trouble, prayer is more of our last resort, instead of our first response! Think about this: What you pray for reflects what you July 16, when we will celebrate The Sixth Sunday after Pentecost. Our Supply Priest, Father Simeon Johnson, will be the preacher and celebrant. believe about God. Maybe you’re thinking, “well I don’t pray.” That reflects that either you don’t Summer Break believe in God, or that God doesn’t want to or is unable to answer your prayer. - Sunday School will be on break for the months of July and August except for Maybe your prayers are small and a little self-centered like, “God, bless me” or one Sunday in each month. These dates will be announced. - Vestry and Choir will be on break for the month of August. “God, help me get that raise.” That reflects that you believe God is only here to Fundraising Events serve you. (Just for the record there’s nothing wrong with asking God to bless us - ECW Day Trip on Saturday, July 22, to Pindar Valley Winery in North Fork, and keep us safe, but that shouldn’t be our only prayer). When we pray small Long Island. Deluxe motor coach transportation leaves from Dreiser Loop at prayers, it reflects that we believe in a small God, but when we pray BOLD 9:00 a.m. Sold out!! prayers, it reflects that we believe in a BIG God! - Cake Sale at the church on August 19. Two of Jesus’ disciples had been arrested and threatened by the religious lead- Dinner Sale at the church on September 30. ers to not preach or teach in the name of Jesus. After their release, Peter & John Outreach Program: We continue to collect non-perishable food for the feedgathered together and prayed a bold selfless prayer. They prayed: God, give us a ing program at Grace Episcopal Church in West Farms. Please remember to boldness to do what You’ve called us to do; And God, stretch out your hand and donate. do miraculous things! For additional information on all of the above, please call the church at 718Bold prayers are usually about other people. The disciples could have asked 320-0844, or visit our website: http://www.stjosephsepcbronx.org. God to get them out of their situation, but instead they prayed for boldness to “Awesome things will you show us in your righteousness, O God of our salvation, continue what God had called them to. *O Hope of all the ends of the earth and of the seas that are far away.” –Psalm When was the last time you prayed for Boldness? When was the last time that 65:5 —Merville Chambers you asked God to strengthen you and give you the courage to press on? When was the last time you asked God to allow you to be the answer to somebody else’s prayer? When was the last time the place where you were praying was shaken by the power of the Holy Spirit? “This is the message which we have heard from Him and declare to you, that It’s time for followers of Jesus to pray BOLD prayers for God’s glory! God God is light and in Him is no darkness at all. If we say that we have fellowship with uses ordinary people in extraordinary ways every day. He’s looking for a generHim, and walk in darkness, we lie and do not practice the truth.” 1 John 1:5-6 ation that’s not afraid to be BOLD. We invite you to join us this Sunday at 10:30 a.m. as we continue our teaching Spiritual Food for Thought: Make your witness and testimony sure. Your series “BOLD.” testimony is not credible when you quote God’s word and yet do not exhibit his Need more information about Newsong Church? character and nature. Your witness of the gospel message is more powerful when Location: 177 Dreiser Auditorium not just spoken but demonstrated. Do not be a hearer only, but a doer of the word. Service Time: 10:30 a.m. Senior Pastor Boyce Landrum, Pastor Carol Landrum and the Greater Love Website: www.newsongchurchnyc.org family welcome you to worship with us on Sunday mornings at 11:30 a.m. Our Email: centralteam@newsongchurchnyc.org corporate worship means gathering with people of all ages and cultures to express our love for God, our Heavenly Father, and Jesus Christ, our Savior. We Facebook: www.facebook.com/newsongchurchbx are conveniently located at 900 Co-op City Blvd. (Bldg. 2A), on the ground level, Against the Flow: www.facebook.com/NewSongYouth/ Bronx, N.Y. 10475; main entrance - red button. The church telephone number is Twitter: @newsongchurchBX 347-920-5607. Instagram: @newsongchurchBX. —Pastor Mike Tolone Sunday Bible School & Foundational Scripture Teaching: We believe Sunday School is still vital to our growth and development in the Lord. We welcome adults and children to participate each Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Our adult lessons are from the Urban Ministries curriculum which transforms ancient biblical texts into an understanding that is relevant today. Our youth are learning Family Owned and Operated about Salvation taken from our foundational Scrip• Large Chapel • Pre-need counseling ture, Romans 10:5-9. A light continental breakfast is on premises provided after class. • Out of town services Mid-Week Prayer: Please join our prayer war• Ample Parking on premises riors for our Wednesday afternoon prayer meetings A dignified funeral every family can afford. • Cremations from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Come out and learn • Casket Showroom All areas are handicapped accessible about the power of prayer and receive your blessing on premises through our corporate prayer. Open to all. Personalized & Professional Care • 50 Years Serving Our Community New Member’s Ceremony & Member Recognition Day: Sunday, July 23rd during Morning WorWorldwide Shipping including Caribbean, Africa & South America ship. Swag Youth Weekend: Our Youth Group, SWAG (Spiritual Wisdom & Guidance) invite young people of all ages to join us on Friday, July 28th at 7:45 p.m. for Movie Night. Our feature presentation is Disney’s, Zootopia. Free hot dogs & popcorn will be provided. On Sunday, July 30th, our youth will lead Serving all Call Morning Worship following Sunday Bible School. cultures 24 Bro. Rahlique Batista will preside over the service NOW WEBCASTING TO FAMILY AND FRIENDS ABROAD & faiths Hours and our special guest speaker is Carrie Marie Conyers of New Beginnings Restoration Center (Bronx, www.mccalls.net • director@mccalls.net NY). All are invited! 4035 Bronxwood Avenue, Bronx, N.Y. Peace & blessings. —Pastor Carol Landrum

Greater Love Refuge Ministries

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

Co-op City Times / July 15, 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 ON VAC. until Sept. 11 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.

Mon., July 17 Tues., July 18

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

Wed., July 19

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 ON VAC. until Sept. 6th 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

Thurs., July 20

Non-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 10:30 a.m. Blood Pressure: 10-11:30 a.m., 1st & 3rd Thursday, Rm. 8 Line Dancing: 10-11 a.m., Aud. A Piano Sing Along: 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Mind Teasers: 12-1 p.m., Rm. 4 (New) Purple Life Trail Fitness w/Damion 1 – 2 p.m., Section 1 Greenway Drama Club: ON VAC. until Sept. 7th

Orange Juice Tilapia Francaise Cuban style yellow rice Green beans Whole wheat bread Fresh fruit Alt: Grilled chicken breast

Stewed chicken Rice pilaf Steamed cabbage mix

Fri., July 21

Kosher

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.

Exercise w/Jennifer 9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Word Games: 9:30-11:30 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: ON VAC. until Sept. 8th Mind Teasers: 12-1 p.m., Rm. 4 Bingo: 1-3 p.m. Card Games, Dominoes: 2-4 p.m.

Apple Juice Baked chicken legs Mashed red potatoes Spinach soufflé Challah Bread Fresh Fruit Alt: Gelfite Fish

Spanish style fish Baby beets & carrots w/dill Red bliss potatoes

Dominoes 10 a.m. Matinee Movie 10 a.m., Rm. 45 Karaoke by Steven 1-2 p.m., Rm. 45

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

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

Orange Juice Beef hamburger Plain hamburger bun Mauzone Potato Knish Mixed green salad Gentle Yoga 1:15-2 p.m., Rm. 2. Call site for dates Fresh fruit Basic Cell Phone/iPad 12:30-1:30 p.m. Alt: Turkey salad Intermediate Yoga 2-3 p.m.

BBQ chicken Rice & beans Collard greens

Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session Apple juice 9:30-10:30 a.m. Shake & Bake chicken Mashed sweet Roast beef Alert & Alive ON VAC. until Sept. 5th potatoes Mashed potatoes Cultural Dance 10:30–11:30 a.m., Aud. B Cole slaw Steamed green Mind Teasers 12-1 p.m., Rm. 4 Canned pears beans Zumba 1-2 p.m., Aud. A Whole wheat bread Afternoon Movie 1 p.m. Alt: Tuna Nicoise salad (New) Computer Class – Rm. 13; BeginPineapple Juice ner 10-11 a.m.; Intermediate – 11 a.m. - Orange Turkey burger Salisbury steak 12 p.m. Only 7 seats available. w/cheese w/mushroom Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session Fusilli pasta w/parsley Plain hamburger 9:30-10:30 a.m. Steamed peas Sewing 9:30 -11:30 a.m. bun & carrots gravy Tai Chi ON VAC. until Sept 6 Baby spinach salad Healthy wildberry Mind Teasers 12-1 p.m., Rm. 4 & applesauce Toasted sweet African Brazilian Dance 1 p.m., Rm. 2 Whole Wheat Bread potato fries Art Class 1-3 p.m. Alt: Vegetarian chopped liver Yoga 2 p.m.-3 p.m., Rm. 2

Fee for lunch is $2.00 & $5.00 for guest

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

Upcoming Events/Trips JASA WELCOMES EVERYONE AGE 60 AND OLDER! Payments for trips can be made at all three centers. Trip registration policy: There will be no refunds for all trips. All trips include roundtrip transportation! All trips must be paid in advance – JASA will not accept checks under $5. (FREE) LiveOn NY- SNAP (Food Stamps) Assistance – Friday, July 21st, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. First come, first served! JASA Main Office, 2049 Bartow Ave. SCRIE Assistance begins August 11th, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Walk in. Medicare Presentation – Thurs., July 20th at 1 p.m. in the JASA main office, 2049 Bartow Ave. Empire Casino – Wed., July 19th; $5. Bartow, 9:30 a.m.; Einstein, 9:45 a.m. & Dreiser, 10 a.m. Wait list. (Date change) - IKEA/Bed Bath & Beyond & Christmas Tree Store, NJ – 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. Walmart – Thurs., July 20th; $15. Bartow, 8:30 a.m.; Einstein, 8:45 a.m. & Dreiser, 9 a.m. Wait list. St. Mary’s Pool – Fri., July 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. Orchard Beach – Fri., July 21st; $3. Bartow, 9 a.m.; Einstein, 9:15 a.m. & Dreiser, 9:30 a.m. Arrive at beach, 10 a.m. Leaving beach at 1:30 p.m. Lunch included. Bring your own beach/picnic chairs. (Date Change) Aldi – Mon., July 24th; $2. Bartow, 9:30 a.m.; Einstein, 9:45 a.m. & Dreiser, 10 a.m. Empire Casino – Mon., July 24th; $5. Bartow, 9:30 a.m.; Einstein, 9:45 a.m. & Dreiser, 10 a.m. Intrepid Museum – Tues., July 25th; $45. Visit includes general admission, the Space Shuttle Pavilion, Submarine Growler & topping off with lunch. Arrival time is 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Lunch in mess deck. Bartow, 9:15 a.m.; Einstein, 9:30 a.m. & Dreiser, 9:45 a.m. (34 seats available). When you call to register, you will have a choice of a sandwich to select. Wear comfortable shows (sneakers/rubber soled shoes are suggested). Some areas are not accessible for visitors with limited mobility. No Refunds! Enjoy the Sounds of Jazz by Barbara Purdy, Singer/Actress with the Cabaret Experience Jazz Combo, Wed., July 26th; 12:30 p.m., Bartow Center, rm. 31. Free admission. El Museo del Barrio – Wed., July 26th; $3. (Art Museum) 5th Ave. Self-guided tour, 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Bartow- 9:00. Einstein 9:15 & Dreiser-9:30am (Lunch included) – Wait list.

Dreiser’s Summer Wednesdays, Lunch and dance w/DJ Ang – Wed., July 26th; $2 contribution can be given at the door, Dreiser Center, rm. 4, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Please call 718-320-1345 a week in advance to sign up for lunch. (Deadline to sign up for lunch will be July 20). Spirit Cruise – Statue of Liberty Lunch Cruise, Thurs., July 27th; $70. Boarding time: 11:30 a.m. at Chelsea Piers, Pier 62. Cruise time: 12-2 p.m. Pick-ups: Bartow, 9:15 a.m.; Einstein, 9:30 a.m. & Dreiser, 9:45 a.m. (34 seats available). No Refunds! City Island–Lunch-Sea Shore Restaurant, Fri., June 28th; $25. Food choices taken from lunch menu. Bartow, 11 a.m.; Dreiser, 11:15 a.m.; Einstein, 11:30 a.m. FDNY and Fire Safety Presentation – Tues., Aug. 8th, 11 a.m.-12 p.m., Dreiser Center, rm. 7. Last Senior Summer Splash Outing! – Courtyard outside room 31, Tues., Aug. 8th; $6 in advance, $8 at door, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Pick-ups: Dreiser, 9:15 a.m. and Einstein, 9:30 a.m. Music by DJ Mickey and Barbara Purdy w/The Cabaret Experience Jazz Combo. Menu: Baby back BBQ ribs, rotisserie chicken, corn-on-the-cob, baked potato, corn bread, watermelon and Dessert. Tickets are sold at Einstein, Bartow and Dreiser Senior Centers.

Co-op City Times / July 15, 2017

Scheduling Activities Calendar

AARP Chapter #4997 REMINDER: 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-August 16; 5 sessions daily Monday-Wednesday, 9 a.m.-10 a.m.; 10 a.m.-11 a.m.; 11 a.m.-12 p.m.; 1 p.m.-2 p.m. and 2 p.m.-3 p.m. Bring your iPhone, iPad, laptop & other mobile devices. You will be taught/shown how to set-up an email, login to Facebook, Twitter and Instagram; save pictures, create a flyer and take selfies. RSVP: 718-320-1946 (AARP room). 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 September 18 -21: 4-day/3-night trip to Cape Cod – SEATS AVAILABLE. Motor coach transportation, 3 full breakfast, 2 dinners, 1 Lobster dinner; Foxwood Casino (w/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; 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 (2-night lodging to & from Savannah); 4 breakfasts; 2 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; $150 due 8/30; Balance due 10/31. Trip insurance available. Contact Judith, 718-379-3370. —Delores Debnam

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Goose Island Seniors I hope everyone is enjoying the summer season. Bingo—Wednesday, July 19th 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, N.J. 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. All money is due. There are some seats left. Pick-up time is Sam 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 17 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, N.Y. Directions: Take the BX29 bus to Ditmars St. and continue walking 1 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 deserts you can eat. They are de-li-cious. Price is $79.00 for show, lunch and transportation. All money must be paid by September 21st. See Ann, Mary or Stephen. To all members: Happy Birthday and Happy Anniversary to all members that celebrate their day in the Month of July: Carmen Ponce, Jonathan Felix, Florence Barnes, Regina S. Usher, Ann Perez, Rosa Copeland and Richardine Sullivan. 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 718-379-4899 and she will return your call. Leave a message and your phone number. To reach Stephen, call 347847-1941. 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

I want to thank all who made our trip to the Sands Casino enjoyable. 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. Cost of trip is $35 per person. Casino bonus is $20 slot play, $5 food voucher. Pick-up time is 8:30 a.m. at Asch Loop, followed by Einstein and Dreiser. Please bring your casino card or a photo ID for those who do not have a card. 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

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.

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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 July15th at 9:14 pm CANDLE LIGHTING, for Friday, July 21at 8:03 pm. 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, and be able to pray from the Torah. Sometimes we are short one or two men. The Synagogue now has a Facebook page, look under Facebook Traditional Synagogue. Rabbi Kronengold will conduct Services for this weekend. GOOD WELFARE: We sell TREE CERTIFICATES, in honor or memory of a loved one. The cost is only $15 per tree. Mazel Tov to all having Simchas. If you’re ill, wishing you a speedy recovery. Birthday wishes for the month of July, Eileen Satinoff, Beverly Davidoff, Mike Lubliner. Welcome back to Nora Singer. Get well wishes to Eli and Faye. Please remember to honor your donations for Yizkor, and prayers for the sick. Condolence to Rabbi Berl on the death of his granddaughter Shari in Israel. Wishing you and your family no more sorrow. BINGO: The Synagogue will have a Bingo Sunday, August 6th, 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 cost $2. This is a three-part game 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, peace and good health. Thanks, —Gary Schwartz

Men’s Club Traditional Synagogue Try your luck with the Men’s Club Our next trip is only two weeks away on Sunday, July 30th to the Resorts Casino in Atlantic City. Walk the Boardwalk, shop at the outlets, enjoy the sights, enjoy the food, take a dip in the ocean, 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 $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 like 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, 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 at 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 Traditional Synagogue and mail it to Men’s Club Traditional Synagogue, 120 Erdman Place, Building 27B Lobby, Bronx, NY 10475. Also check the Men’s Club sign in your LOBBY SHOWCASES. Our next trip is at the end of Summer, Monday, August 28th to the Tropicana Casino in Atlantic City. The cost for this trip is $35 per person. Receive $15 slot play bonus and a complimentary show ticket, a $30 value to NIK WALLENDA’S CIRCUS SHOW. This is a thrilling variety show. The show combines suspense, amazement and laughter. This show is about 1 hour long. Nik is the holder of 10 world records. This trip will sell out fast. For a reservation, call Gary or Bruce at the above phone numbers. Your support of the Men’s Club is greatly appreciated. Wishing everyone a happy and enjoyable summer, peace and good health. —Gary Schwartz

Reflections by Rabbi Solomon I. Berl Spiritual Leader of Young Israel Synagogue Before there was electricity, people had to resort to candle light during the evening hours. Light is the source of many illuminating stories in Jewish literature. One telling tale tells how a man, deeply troubled, was once wandering restlessly through the streets of the European village in which he lived. He knew that he had sinned, but he did not know how he could make amends. He happened to pass a little shop and through the window he saw a tailor repairing a garment by the light of a flickering candle. The man went into the shop and said, “It is late at night, the candle is almost out, and you are obviously very weary. Why don’t you stop?” The tailor replied, “As long as the candle is burning, we can still mend.” The man gazed at the industrious tailor and his spirits lifted. “As long as we live,” he thought, “we have a chance to correct our mistakes.” As long as we live, we have the opportunity to repent, to change, to improve, to do good. As long as the fire of life burns in us, there is hope. The Slichos-Penitential service which this year will be held on Saturday evening, September 24th at 8:30 p.m., sets the mood for the High Holy Days which is a period of retrospection that leads one to repentance and to a fuller and richer life. We welcome all to this meaningful service which begins on Saturday evening, September 24th at 8:30 p.m. at Young Israel.

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) 671-2300 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.

Building 32 Association We, the officers, friends and members of Building 32 Association, are mourning the loss of our executive vice president, Ms. Dolores Rankin. She peacefully passed on Sunday, June 25, 2017. Whenever we receive information from the family, we shall share it with the Co-op City community. The Haight-Brown Winery and Foxwood Casino trip for Saturday, September 23rd has been cancelled due to lack of participation. Refunds will be forthcoming. Compactor Rooms: Our compactor room is not a garbage disposal, but a place for the porters to pick up what you have put together, not thrown into the room. The little shelf is for paper and newspapers and the bags that are hung off the wall are to be utilized for reusable items, such as bottles, and if the bag is full, how about stacking it neatly on the floor? All boxes should be flattened. People create infestations. Continue to enjoy the summer. —Eleanor G. Bailey

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Church of the New Vision

Evangelical Church of Co-op City – UMC

Pastors Kenneth Hodge, Deborah Hodge and the New Vision congregation Open Doors, Open Hearts and Open Minds invite you and your family to come and worship the Lord with us. Come & Visit Us – We welcome you to God’s House – Your House – One 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, Family in Christ. We are a congregation with spirit-filled worship, offering a variety of opportunities for spiritual growth, fellowship and service to God and spirit-filled atmosphere of Christian Love where all are welcome. our community. We are a multi-ethnic, multi-cultural and bilingual congregation Order of Services: Sunday Worship Service: 8:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. and all are welcome. Services are at the church at 2350 Palmer Avenue, across Adult and Youth Sunday School: 9:45 - 10:45 a.m. the street from Building 30. Parking is available. Our phone number is (718) Mid-day Bible Study: Tuesdays, 12:00 - 1:30 p.m. 320-3795, and leave a message if there is no answer. Wednesday Night Prayer and Bible Study: 7:00-9:00 p.m. Sunday Services - Come & and Receive a Blessing. Youth Ministry: Fridays, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. Sunday Services – The first Sunday of the month is a bilingual service with 1) Please join us for the Women's Fellowship Anniversary on July 16 during communion at 10 a.m. Each Sunday, the English Service is at 10 a.m. and the the 11:00 a.m. service. Spanish Service is at 12:30 p.m. 2) Women's Bible Study: Second Saturday of each month at 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 Children: Sunday School time will be at 10:30 a.m., bring your children, they p.m., (cancelled for July) the next scheduled date is August 12th.Thank you for your support! will have a great time while learning God’s word. Church of the New Vision is located at 115 Einstein Loop, Bronx, NY 10475. Prayer Night (English) & Prayer Morning (Spanish): The Lord said, Telephone, (718) 671-8746 or (203) 374-3020. Mailing address: P.O. Box “Whenever two or more are gathered in my name I am in the midst of them.” Matthew 18:20. Wednesday evenings at 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Thursday morn753037, Bronx, NY 10475. Visit our Facebook page: Church of the New Vision ings at 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Come and bring your prayer needs so we can concerning upcoming events and trips, or call the church. pray together. Remember that prayer brings many blessings, which God has —Carol Haque promised to all his children that have a personal relationship with Him. Friday Family Night: starts at 7:30 p.m., come and enjoy the different groups for parents, young adults, teens and children. Learn the Bible and also Learning to be Content other activities. It’s a fun time for all. Crescendo Christian Music School: Are you interested in learning how to (Full sermon @ opendoorministries.net) play an instrument or sing, come join the music school. Piano, guitar, drums, vioContent - a state of satisfaction regardless of circumstances; not wanting less lin, voice and other instruments. Registration for the fall season is here and cost is things but wanting things less. very reasonable. Registration is free. Call Maestro Frank Colon, (917) 753-3644, to set up a time to come and register. Students range in age from 5 years to 100. “Be thankful for what you have; you’ll end up having more. If you concentrate Trip to Lancaster Pa.: Come join us on Black Friday (11/24/17) to see the on what you don’t have, you will never, ever have enough” —Oprah Winfrey “Miracle of Christmas” at Sight & Sound Theater, Shopping at Rockvale Square “Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication.” —Leonardo da Vinci Mall and dinner at Miller’s Smorgasbord. Cost is $160/person and $120/child 12 Luke 15:12 The younger son told his father, “I want my share of your estate now before you die. So, his father agreed to divide his wealth between his sons. and under. If you are interested in going with us, call Barbara at 347 603-7473; if 25 The older son was in the fields working. When he returned home, he heard no answer leave a message and someone will get back to you. Deposit of $50/permusic and dancing in the house. 28 The older brother was angry and wouldn’t son will hold a seat. Payment plan available. Hurry because seats are going fast. go in. His father came out and begged him, 29 but he replied, “All these years —Barbara Penn I’ve slaved for you and never once refused to do a single thing you told me to. And in all that time you never gave me even one young goat for a feast with my friends. 30 Yet when this son of yours comes back after squandering your money on prostitutes, you celebrate by killing the fattened calf!” 31 His father said to him, “Look, dear son, you have always stayed by me, and everything I have is yours. Philippians 4:11-13 Not that I speak from any personal need, for I have learned to be content and self-sufficient through Christ, satisfied to the point where I am not disturbed or uneasy regardless of my circumstances. 12 I know how to get along and live humbly in difficult times, and I also know how to enjoy abundance and live in prosperity. In any and every circumstance I have learned the secret of facing life, whether well-fed or going hungry, whether having an abundance or being in need. 13 I can do all things which He has called me to do through Him who strengthens and empowers me to fulfill His purpose—I am self-sufficient in Christ’s sufficiency; I am ready for anything and equal to anything through Him who infuses me with inner strength and confident peace. 1 Sometimes we ask God for things we do not need and in receiving them we are hurt 2 The Lord blesses us equally yet we often complain of what other people have 3 We lie saying God withholds from us – He gives more than He receives 4 Contentment is a state of heart and reflects an ordered spirit 5 If we are not content with Jesus no other relationship can be fully expressed 6 Contentment with what we have leads to mental peace and spiritual rest 7 The Lord empowers us to live with what we have not squandering his blessings 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 917334-4407 or email opendoorministries.net. Blessings in Christ. —Pastor Luis Ramos

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provided valuable assistance when he noticed that a young child wandered out of their apartment, onto the elevator and down to the lobby. This lobby attendant immediately notified Public Safety and the child was Co-op City Public Safety Dept. returned safely to their home. The actions of this lobby attendant were instrumental in maintaining the safety and well-being of a very young child. Public Safety is honored to have this member on our team. This is just Emergency: another example of a lobby attendant doing a great job. 718-651-3050 Be sure to buckle your seatbelt, obey speed limits and avoid distractions when driving. Texting while driving carries a minimum fine of $150 plus 5 points added to your license. Texting while driving has proven to be Non-Emergency: one of the leading causes of accidents in this country. Be sure all drivers in your family are aware of this law. 718-320-3330 According to the National Safety Council, more than 100,000 accidents per year involve a driver who was texting. Young adults and teens are the most susceptible to getting in an accident due to texting, yet they continue to do so. 75% of teens state texting while driving is common among their friends as per the National Safety @CCPDnyc Council. Texting & Driving can change your life in an instant. No text is worth the risk. Take a pledge with your family members – TEXTING & DRIVING-IT CAN WAIT at www.itcanwait.com. Never drive if you have been drinking; never drink if you will be driving. Penalties for Drunk Driving are severe and can be very costly. CAMP is open, drive carefully; never pass a stopped school bus from either side of the street with its red lights flashing or its STOP sign out. Children are a precious resource, we must keep them safe. 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 BY BILL STUTTIG www.ccpd.us. Callers may remain anonymous when giving information. The A three-year project to replace at least one of the two functioning, but aging, Co-op City Department of Public Safety would like to thank all persons who electrical transformers serving each of the community’s 35 buildings is on have called in suspicious activity. It is by your actions that the crime rate remains schedule. In July, beginning this past week, four buildings in Section 5 will be low and a high quality of life is maintained. receiving new transformers – Buildings 26, 27, 33 and 35. Residents of these buildings have been notified that they may experience a slight blip in their service lasting less than a second during the changeover, but should have no other noticeable interruption in service. Power Plant director Brain Reardon explained this week that all of the 70 electrical transformers serving Co-op City’s 35 buildings are approaching 50 years old as they were installed with the original construction of the community dating back to 1968. BY ANATOLIY BUDNITSKIY Thirteen of these transformers have already been replaced over the past 7 The latest “Spider-Man” film pretty much solidyears due to failures. ifies just how much of a well-oiled machine MarMr. Reardon said that in 2014, the Board of Directors approved a schedule to vel really is. It is legit in every sense of the meanbegin replacing these nearly half-century old transformers over a three-year ing, “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.” Film in, film out, period from 2016 to 2018. Last year, six new transformers were installed and Marvel Studios has been pretty much solid. this year an additional eight are scheduled to be installed, with eight more “SPIDER-MAN: HOMECOMING” is no scheduled for 2018. Mr. Reardon explained that each building is served by two transformers each exception. In my opinion, it is by far the best Spiwhich operate at 50% capacity so that they have the capacity to take up the addider-Man yet. It is a shame they finally get it right tional load should one of the transformers go out. At the end of the replacement after the 6th try. HOMECOMING was a darnschedule, 35 of the 70 transformers will have been replaced, giving each buildnear perfect adaptation of Spider-Man. Tom Holland IS Spider-Man. He captures the ing at least one new transformer. young innocence of teenage years that was in A few years ago, as temporary brief outages due to the aging transformers began occurring more frequently, the Board approved the purchase and instalSpider-Man comics/cartoons. He didn’t look 40 lation of the new transformers at the urging of the power plant supervisory staff. like Tobey McGuire did, nor did he look emo like In addition to the new transformers for each building, the Power Plant keeps Andrew Garfield. Tom Holland played it to the several spares of each size transformer used in the community so if a transtee. He was incredible. The cast was uniformly excellent. From his friend, the former blows, it can be quickly replaced, minimizing resulting outages to the sidekick, providing good laughs, to both the girls played by Zendaya and Laura affected building, Mr. Reardon said. Harrier, with Zendaya being someone very important without spoiling anything. liked Jon Favreau and his return of Happy. Awesome character and had a I really lot of fun with it. I was also very happy that Robert Downey Jr./Iron-man wasn’t in too many scenes in HOMECOMING. It was just enough. He didn’t steal any thunder from SPIDER-MAN. Excellent decision making there. To me, the film stealer was Michael Keaton/Vulture. He was by far the best Marvel villain yet. It is amazing how such a secondary villain to Spider-Man made such a huge impact in the film and to Spider-Man. This is all because of Keaton’s menacing and intense performance. I felt that if Keaton was not in the film, it would lack big time. His star power is insane in this film. So crazy good! His Adrian Toomes was insane. I loved it! The film went really dark after the mid-way point. It was for the better because there were so many memorable scenes! The drive to the prom was one of the most intense scenes this year! So incredibly good. Kudos to Holland and Keaton for that! MARVEL studios got another hit. They seem to be winding down in a few years from an endless run of films this decade. I enjoy them for the most part. I say some are actual phenomenal films and could be taken very seriously for sure. SPIDER-MAN: HOMECOMING is exceptional and is definitely a blast to watch even if poor Spider-Man has been to the death. MARVEL did the dude justice and it was excellent! 9/10. WHERE YOU MAY ASK? CO-OP CITY FARMER’S MARKET! If you missed out on this Spider-Man: Homecoming, 2017, 133 minutes, Rated PG-13 week’s Farmer’s Market, you can catch it every Wednesday up to November 22nd at Jon Watts – Director Asch Loop and Aldrich Avenue next to the fire station between 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Jonathan Goldstein, John Francis Daley – Writers Shopping at our ##Co_op_City farmer’s market will allow you to improve your health overall. You will be eating fresh, ripe fruits and veggies that are not covered with Tom Holland – SpiderMan/Peter Parker chemicals and pesticides. Michael Keaton – Vulture/Adrian Toomes Also, stop by the new stand called “Story Time Homemade Baked Foods” which Zendaya – Michelle sells delicious, freshly made breads, and muffins along with different kinds of cheeses and garlic butter that will have your mouth watering at the sight. Visit Laura Harrier – Liz http://www.storytimefoods.com/ for more information. Please come support your Robert Downey Jr – Tony Stark/IronMan local farmer’s market and eat fresh. For more information about the farm, go to Jon Favreau – Happy https://www.harvesthomefm.org/bronx-markets/ Photo and caption by Caitlin Thomas Marissa Tomei – May Parker

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On the first and third Thursday of each month, the MetroCard bus will be at the Bartow Mall on Co-op City Blvd. (in front of the Bingo Hall and the eyecare center), from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.; at Dreiser Loop (Park on Debs Place) from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and at Einstein Loop (Elgar Place) from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. enabling customers to sign up for or refill their Reduced-Fare MetroCard, purchase or add money to an existing MetroCard, and purchase E-Z Pass On the Go tags. The MetroCard Bus does not operate on the following holidays: New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas.

THIS DAY IN HISTORY July 15, 1965 Mariner 4 studies Martian surface The unmanned spacecraft Mariner 4 passes over Mars at an altitude of 6,000 feet and sends back to Earth the first close-up images of the red planet. Launched in November 1964, Mariner 4 carried a television camera and six other science instruments to study Mars and interplanetary space within the solar system. Reaching Mars on July 14, 1965, the spacecraft began sending back television images of the planet just after midnight on July 15. The pictures–nearly 22 in all–revealed a vast, barren wasteland of craters and rust-colored sand, dismissing 19th-century suspicions that an advanced civilization might exist on the planet. The canals that American astronomer Percival Lowell spied with his telescope in 1890 proved to be an optical illusion, but ancient natural waterways of some kind did seem to be evident in some regions of the planet. Once past Mars, Mariner 4 journeyed on to the far side of the sun before returning to the vicinity of Earth in 1967. Nearly out of power by then, communication with the spacecraft was terminated in December 1967. Source: History.com

Co-op City Times / July 15, 2017

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