Co-op City Times 07/18/15

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

Public Safety steps up patrols to Mayor demands Verizon roll out FiOS to all New York City residents combat increase in auto break-ins © Copyright 2015 Co-op City Times

Vol. 50 No. 28

BY JIM ROBERTS

Has Verizon fulfilled its obligation to bring fiber-optic TV and cable service to all New York City residents?

According to Mayor Bill de Blasio, the answer is no.

But in their response to the city’s allegations, Verizon says they have met all the requirements of the 2008 agreement and the delays in bringing their services to customers are caused by conditions beyond their control.

In a statement on June 18 accompanying the release of a city audit, Mayor de Blasio said, “Through a thorough and comprehensive audit, we have determined that Verizon substantially failed to meet its commitment to the people of New York City.

“Broadband is a key component of this administration’s fight to create opportunity and sustainable economic development in every corner of the five boroughs. As I’ve said time and again, Verizon must deliver on its obligation to the City of New York and we will hold them accountable.”

And de Blasio apparently intends to back up his complaint with a plan to pressure Verizon. According to published reports, city commissioners and

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agency heads must inform the Department of Information Technology and Telecommunications [DoITT ] of all major contract negotiations with Verizon and other service providers.

The mayor’s counsel will issue final approval of any discretionary deal.

Verizon’s voice and data business for government agencies has totaled close to $650 million during the past five years, according to city estimates.

Part of the dispute involves defining what exactly was required in the 2008 deal between Verizon and New York.

The city contends that since Verizon says it has lived up to its obligation to “pass” 100 percent of residences, thereby creating the pipeline to connect everyone to FiOS, the company should not “… indicate that cable television service is ‘unavailable’ at any premises. Instead, Verizon must inform all prospective subscribers that they can place NSIs [nonstandard installation orders],” according to the city audit. (According to the original 2008 deal, Verizon has up to 12 months to complete an NSI.) When a resident seeking FiOS service goes to the Verizon website and types in (Continued on page 2)

IMCR offers free mediation services to Co-op City residents

BY ROZAAN BOONE

The Institute for Mediation and Conflict Resolution (IMCR) offers its services free of charge to the residents of Co-op City every week day and also on Saturdays with day time and evening availability.

IMCR established the first Community Dispute Resolution Center in New York City in 1975 to examine whether certain cases of a criminal nature could be more effectively handled and resolved by diverting them from the normal court litigation process to local panels of community volunteer mediators who include attorneys and professionals with experience in alternative dispute settings.

“Even the best of neighbors may at times have disputes,” said Michael Munns, Senior Attorney, Riverbay Legal Department. “When you can’t resolve those problems yourself, IMCR offers free mediation service. In most cases, the IMCR mediator is able to guide the parties to a satisfactory solution, even though I should point out that the mediator has no authority to order

any person to do anything that they do not want to do. Cooperators are, however, fortunate that IMCR mediation service is available free on-site every week for those who would like to utilize the service. It’s one of the best kept secrets of Co-op City.”

IMCR facilitates resolution of minor criminal allegations and civil disputes which are typically referred by the police, the DA’s office, and other local agencies. Here at Riverbay, Cooperator Services Office (CSO) personnel also refer cooperators to the center for resolution of neighbor-to-neighbor disputes, family peers and consumer disputes.

IMCR also handles conflicts in several other areas, for instance, aggravated assault, aggravated harassment, animal complaint, assault, breach of contract, burglary, visitation, criminal mischief, criminal trespass, harassment, housing dispute, menacing, petit larceny, theft of services, and many others.

In addition, the center offers sessions on truancy, falling behind in school, (Continued on page 4)

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BY BILL STUTTIG

Captain James Keappock, patrol commander for the Department of Public Safety, announced this week that CCPD will continue its concentration of patrols, both plain clothes and uniformed, in an effort to stem the tide of auto crimes related to vandalism and break-ins that have occurred within and around Co-op City over the past three months.

Earlier this month, 19 vehicles parked near the intersection of Co-op City Blvd. and Baychester Avenue, the extreme northwest corner of the community, were vandalized during one overnight period. Some of the complainants reported some small valuables and loose money being taken from their vehicles, but each of the vandalized vehicles had its front passenger side window smashed and the cost of replacing those windows can be an exorbitant hit for most Co-op City residents affected, especially if their insurance policy does not cover such damage.

While recent incidents of car van-

dalism have never matched the damage caused by vandals that one July night, sporadic incidents have continued both before and after and, in response, Public Safety has increased its concentration on detecting and arresting those responsible.

“We are still concentrating the department’s efforts on the ongoing incidents of auto crimes on the streets throughout the community,” Keappock explained earlier this week. “This includes regular patrols of the community’s eight garages,” the Captain said, but added that the problem is largely being encountered on the streets in and around the community, not in the garages, for the most part.

Nevertheless, CCPD officers did arrest an individual earlier this month after reports of suspicious activity by three males inside Garage 8. That was one of several arrests the department has made over the last few months related to

Sprinklers

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If you would like the sprinklers at the kiddie parks turned on, please call the number posted on the sign at the parks, and Riverbay personnel will be dispatched. In an effort to conserve water and save on our water bills, the sprinklers will only be turned on when there is a specific request.

We thank you for your cooperation.

—Riverbay Management

Domestic Violence Insight … Doreen Lesane, a New York state certified Domestic Violence Educator spent Wednesday morning with the 17 new Public Safety Department recruits teaching them greater insight into the factors possibly causing violence in the home. “Having an insider’s perspective gives them a clearer understanding of what they may be encountering once those doors are open,” Lesane said, while explaining the purpose of the three hour training session. “My ultimate goal is to bring about a greater awareness of domestic violence, not just what domestic violence is, but what the victims of it go through. Having this knowledge places the officers at an advantage in that their safety is not being compromised.”

Public Safety Training Director Lt. Shelda Williams said: “We mostly handle the domestic violence curriculum in-house. However, Ms. Lesane is an added bonus to this class and hopefully we are able to keep the trend for her to return to give us insight on domestic violence for future officers.”

Photo by Bill Stuttig

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their address, many receive the following message: “FiOS service is available in your neighborhood just not in your building right now. Equipping your building with FiOS may take up to 6-12 months to complete. Fill out the information below and we’ll tell you when FiOS is ready to order. Don’t worry, your information is only used to notify you about FiOS - so go ahead and put yourself on the list!”

Verizon claims that wiring the many apartment buildings in New York City has been a major roadblock because the company hasn’t been able to get access inside to connect their fiber optic cables. In its response to the city audit, Verizon said city officials have failed to help win this necessary access.

“Because Verizon was the first cableservice over-builder that agreed to cover the entire city, both the city and Verizon anticipated difficulty in gaining access or delayed access to MDUs [multidwelling units] in which cable service already existed and which at times were subject to exclusive marketing agreements with incumbent providers,” the company wrote.

The original agreement between the city and Verizon called for city intervention when Verizon was blocked, according to Verizon, and the company claims the city has failed to help.

“Verizon’s hope was that DoITT would finally see the need for alternative procedures and assistance in gaining access to MDUs. Instead, all Verizon received from DoITT was a baseless claim of non-compliance that ignored three years of attempts by

Verizon to communicate with DoITT and to improve and increase the pace of access to MDUs,” the company claims.

In the case of Co-op City, which does have an exclusive marketing agreement with Cablevision, the law specifically allows Verizon to connect its fiber optic wiring within the buildings here.

Riverbay General Counsel Jeffrey Buss explained to shareholders at a July 16, 2014 Open Board Meeting that every cable provider, under the regulations of the Federal Communications Commission, has the right of access to Co-op City buildings for wiring apartments.

“They [Verizon] have every right to do that,” Buss said, adding, however, that it does not make business sense for Verizon to do so unless they can guarantee themselves a majority of the available customers within the community. “It’s a business decision. It’s about money,” Buss said.

Connecting all the apartments in Co-op City to Verizon’s fiber optic system will cost the company a major investment, but one new technique could help cut those expenses.

That technique, called microtrenching, involves saws that make a narrow, shallow cut in the sidewalk to install a cable conduit that runs into a building.

Microtrenching reduces the process of laying fiber from an avenue manhole to a midblock building, including closing up the trench, down to a single day and costs about $10,000 to $15,000. The traditional method, which involves digging up the street, can take weeks and cost well over $30,000.

this crime spree, Keappock said.

On May 22nd, two members of Public Safety plain clothes auto crimes unit arrested a man they caught rummaging through the contents of a vehicle parked on Baychester Avenue in the vicinity of Truman High School. The apprehended suspect was believed to be responsible for a rash of car break-ins in the Co-op City area and the hope was that the arrest would largely stop the troubling crime trend, but it did not, meaning that these break-ins are the work of several criminals, not just one or two.

The break-ins largely occur during the dark and deserted overnight hours in areas of the community that are not well lit. Most of the break-ins occur on the side of the car not easily visible from the street, such as areas overgrown with weeds along Baychester Avenue and Co-op City Blvd. on the side of the street not under the jurisdiction of Riverbay.

Residents who do park their vehicles on the street overnight are advised, if possible, to find spots in well-lit areas away from the natural camouflage of overgrown weeds.

Public Safety has released and distributed a series of tips for preventing yourself from being the victim of a car break-in, the most obvious and important of which is never leaving anything

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Car break-ins

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of any value visible within the vehicle.

This includes GPS devices, purses, handbags or wallets, cell phones, MP3 players or any other popular electronic device that can catch the eye of a thief.

Car owners are even advised to remove the mounts used to display these items because even the sight of a mount inside a vehicle can signal that the valuable may still be in that vehicle and lead to a break-in. Even something as small as loose change amounting to no more than a dollar or two can invite a break-in and, in almost all cases, the damage caused by the break-in far exceeds the value of the items stolen from the vehicle. A couple of dollars of loose change left visible in your car can and has resulted in hundreds of dollars in window repair bills, so Public Safety has advised it is best to not overlook anything and remove all valuables, no matter how minor, from any visible spots in your vehicle.

Public Safety patrols, particularly during the overnight hours, are continuing in both the garages and on the streets. Captain Keappock and the rest of the department asks residents who see any suspicious activities to call it into the Public Safety Dispatcher and patrols will be dispatched to the scene immediately. Tips can be called in at 718-671-3050 or by logging onto the Public Safety website, www.ccpd.us.

What’s the worth of Co-op City’s Youth?

Riverbay Fund Report

Answer: So far, a grant for $50,000 to revitalize a not-for-profit that has NEVER had a “stand alone facility” to call a not-for-profit agency. The Fund operates under the non-profit entity of the Riverbay Corporation.

The $50,000 has been well spent and for the first time in history, the Fund has put in place some incredible consultants who have spent an incredible amount of time and energy on this community project.

In June of 2014, concerned members of the community met at the former “Bingo Hall” and collectively provided a “to do” list of PROGRAM IDEAS (Flip Chart) for the newly elected President of the Fund. So now you have a building provided by the corporation with absolutely NO STAFF/PROGRAM. What do you do?

You ask the largest cooperative in the country for “seed money” to hire consultants to craft what THE COMMUNITY WANTS. It is a process that is ongoing and YES, we have something to show for it.

But before I share the progress that has been made, let me ask another question.

Why do we make Co-op City the best cooperative in the WORLD?

We have a knowledgeable and experienced Board of Directors (Voted in) • MTA has and continues to provide easy access to NYC where many of us and our loved ones earn a living.

• There’s a brand new Mall that has created jobs and boosted the economy of this entire section of the Bronx.

• We have come a long way, but of course, have a long way to go. We have a waiting list to get into Co-op City.

BECAUSE WE ARE DOING WHAT WE ARE SUPPOSE TO DO AS BOARD MEMBERS AND IT SHOWS. WHO DO WE PAY? • 6 figures here.

• 6 figures there.

• $325- $400 per hour here.

• $250 - $300 per hour there.

• $536,918.19 + for them • $436,973.00 + for them – etc.

WE PAY PROFESSIONALS WELL! However, we need the best professionals to assist us with the daily operations at the largest cooperative in the world, right?

SO WHAT’S THE $$ WORTH OF OUR YOUNG PEOPLE? (To be continued next week; stay tuned.)

—Evelyn M. Turner, President, Riverbay Fund

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Combing Co-op City

Jazz & Blues come to Tunes on Tuesdays

Guitarist King Solomon Hicks will liven up the stage on Tuesday, July 21 when he performs some of his many Blues, Jazz, Funk, R&B, Afro-Cuban and classic Rock numbers for Co-op City music lovers on the Section 1 Greenway. The show will begin at 7 p.m., so be on time.

Bring your chairs and enjoy the performance by this great young guitarist. In case of rain, the show will move indoors to Auditorium B in the Dreiser Center.

Wicked Wednesdays heats up

Lee Green & Soul Band will perform at this Wednesday’s summer concert on the Section 5 Greenway at 7 p.m. Bring your chairs and be prepared for a soulful evening of great hits.

In case of rain, please go to Dreiser Auditorium B.

Splash Day is BACK!!!!

On Thursday, July 23, Splash & Slide will be on the Section 5 Greenway, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Put on your swimsuits and come beat the heat.

Tunes on Tuesdays, Wicked Wednesdays and Splash & Slide are sponsored by the Riverbay Fund with funds generated from the recycling clothing bins at the garages, so please keep your donations coming!

Community Flea Market

A Community Flea Market for Co-op City residents ONLY has been scheduled to take place on Saturday, July 25, from 12-6 p.m. on the Section 1 Greenway. Spaces will be sold on July 25 ONLY. There is no pre-pay; one space per household, and spaces will not be preassigned. The cost is $25 for vendors, and $50 for food vendors. You must have ID with your Co-op City address to purchase a space. For information, please call (718) 3203300, Ext. 3532 to reserve your spot.

Keep Co-op City Clean!

FRONT PA G E

Riverbay’s Portico program enhances flooring choices for shareholders

Riverbay Corporation is a participant in the Mohawk Industries’ Portico Program which offers quality carpeting and flooring to shareholders of Co-op City at discounted prices while also contributing a minimal percentage of the annual sales back into Riverbay’s general fund to help offset the community’s expenses.

This program is open to both incoming and current shareholders of Co-op City and is available through TriState Interiors located at 2925 Westchester Avenue, Bronx, N.Y. 10461. Incoming shareholders are given a voucher to offset the cost of the base carpeting/flooring, while current shareholder can either replace or purchase carpeting/ flooring at reasonable prices. All shareholders can also upgrade their choices if they choose to do so with incoming shareholders utilizing their vouchers and paying the

difference of the upgrade.

Mohawk’s Portico Program is designed for homeowners, but because of the size of Co-op City, the company agreed many years ago to extend the program to the Riverbay Corporation.

The Portico Program offers two base carpets, a plush which comes in 36 colors that shareholders can choose from—and which is also a ‘green’ product—as well as a Berber, which has 6-8 different color choices.

“From here, incoming shareholders can upgrade to 3-6 different styles in each category,” said Riverbay’s Director of Special Projects Joe Boiko. “Should they choose to upgrade, the value of the voucher that Riverbay gives them will be used towards the upgrade and they just merely pay the difference.”

New shareholders who choose not to carpet can use their vouchers towards other style floors, such as Pergo floors, vinyl flooring, vinyl wood-look style

Shareholders are reminded that large electronics must be brought down to the basement area designated for bulk garage since a new state law that was implemented on January 1 of this year makes it illegal for these items to be discarded with regular trash.

The New York City Department of Sanitation informed all New York City residents, including building owners and managers late last year that starting on January 1, 2015, as a result of the ewaste ban, Sanitation workers will no longer collect electronics left at curbside.

Here in Co-op City, even though garbage is picked up from the residential buildings and the dumpster pads throughout the community by Riverbay workers and taken to the Peartree garbage facility and then from there, Sanitation picks up and carts away the community’s garbage, the law now makes it illegal for most electronics to be discarded along with regular trash, so it has to be separated out.

The Environmental Protection Agency points out that electronics are the fastest growing category of solid waste in the United States and they contain both valuable and harmful material in which case it is very important that they are recycled responsibly.

“This new law will help keep electronics, and their potentially harmful components, out of our waste stream,” NYS Sanitation Commissioner Kathryn Garcia said in making the announcement of the new law. “By recycling electronics, New Yorkers can help decrease disposal costs and protect the environment.”

Riverbay’s interim General Manager e-waste ban are: • Computers, including items such as Noel Ellison said, “Since Riverbay is tablets and e-readers. always ready to do our part to protect • Televisions, as well as cathode ray the environment for future generations, anything we can do regarding recycling and, in this case, electronic disposal, we (Continued on page 10) hope will help keep the cost of technology down for the world in the future.”

Prior to January 1, Co-op City residents were allowed to place their unwanted electronics either in the designated areas in the basements of their buildings or at the dumpster pads for Riverbay workers to pick them up. However, with the e-waste ban and the implementation of the new law on January 1, large electronics being disposed of must be brought to the basement of the residential buildings and placed in the designated bulk garbage areas, not to the dumpster pads.

Residents in the townhouses, however, will continue to place Seth Olubiyi Sehindemi (Mr. B.) their e-waste (electronic waste) at 11/13/1946-7/1/2015 their respective dumpster pads for A Celebration of Life for the late Mr. pick up by Riverbay.

Seth Olubiyi Sehindemi, known to many Once the electronics have been as Mr. B. will be held today, Saturday, July picked up by Riverbay personnel, 18, 6-9 p.m. at the Dreiser Auditorium C. they will be taken to the Peartree A Commendation Service will be held garbage facility where they will be tomorrow, Sunday, July 18 at 11 a.m. at sorted and placed in bins for the St. Michael’s Church in Co-op City. This city’s Sanitation Department to will be followed by Internment at pick up, Kevin Keenan, Riverbay’s Woodlawn Cemetery in the Bronx, N.Y. Safety Director, said.

A reception will then be held in Dreiser According to the city’s DeAuditorium C from 2- 8 p.m. partment of Sanitation website, electronics covered under the

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flooring, ceramic tiles and the Riverbay 9x9 developed specifically for Co-op City by Mohawk, as well as a whole host of other choices, Boiko said.

On the other hand, current shareholders who would like to put down carpeting/flooring, redecorate or change their existing carpeting or flooring, can also make their purchases through the new Portico program, which includes the Mohawk wood floors that Riverbay uses in the apartments.

“All current cooperators who choose to redecorate or upgrade their carpeting or flooring can go to TriState Interiors and tell them that they live in Co-op City and would like to look at the carpeting or flooring available through the Portico program,” Boiko said. “From there, they can choose whatever they like from low end, which is excellent carpet, to a very high end carpet and purchase from the company directly who will also install the carpeting for them.”

Procedures for disposal of electronics

Celebration of Life for Mr. B

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communicating with a substitute, distribution of household chores, run-aways, early sexual activity, inappropriate friends and curfew negotiations, as well as discussing parental fears.

Titus Rich, Jr., Director of Mediation at IMCR, said: “Quite often when people have conflicts, they may not be comfortable talking to each other, but when they come to mediation, they will oftentimes open up and say things that if they did normally, they would probably end up in a fight about. In mediation, when they are clear about their thoughts, they are able to express those thoughts and that gives the other party the opportunity to know what and how the other is thinking.”

Rich explained there are no judges or lawyers at the mediation sessions, only the IMCR-assigned mediator and the parties involved sitting down in a safe, neutral place which makes it a bit easier for them to open up and express their thoughts and feelings. This is especially important for children, he said, who, in the neutral setting of mediation, may feel comfortable enough to openly express to their parents, grandparents or any other person, what they do not feel they can say when they are home.

Rich added that IMCR is currently involved with a lot of youth-related disputes to help curb youth violence all across the Bronx.

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In addition to parties being referred to IMCR’s services, IMCR also reaches out to parties who may have been referred to the agency as possibly needing their conflict resolution services.

According to Rich, IMCR has approximately 1,010 mediators on call on a consistent basis. They act as impartial “referees” during the mediation sessions, and all information and conversations are confidential.

Resolution can result in no agreement, or verbal or written agreement, which both parties sign and agree to although the mediators cannot demand that an agreement is signed since this is a voluntary process.

Whatever the outcome, IMCR reports the status of the session to Riverbay’s Legal Department although nothing discussed inside of the session is divulged.

IMCR’s mission is to promote peaceful human relations by offering mediation and conflict resolution services and training in non-violent principles and skills which empower individuals to respond constructively to conflict.

The mediator assigned to Co-op City is Nurys Laureano. In addition to referrals from CSO, Laureano is available by appointment for mediation in Co-op City Mondays through Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Accommodations can also be made for sessions after 5 p.m. at IMCR’s headquarters at 384 East 149th Street, Suite

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330, Bronx, NY 10455. Additionally, sessions can be scheduled at Mercy College, Bronx campus, at 1200 Waters Place, between the hours of 6-9 p.m. weekdays. To schedule an appointment with Laureano, she can be reached at (718) 585-1190 or by email at Yoerlinj

@imcr.org.

“We believe this is a very good tool that anybody can use to deal with everyday issues when conflict arises,” said Rich. “It is a way for people to resolve outstanding issues so they can go back to their normal lives.”

Farmers Market on Wednesdays

The Farmers Market operated

by Harvest Home will be in the park at Aldrich Street Park adjacent to the Co-op City fire house every Wednesday from now until November 25, from 8 a.m. until supplies are

deleted.

The farmers brings fresh produce for sale, most of it harvested the previous day, to Co-op City each week.

Please come out and support the local farmers.

Co-op City’s weekly Bereavement Support Group, led by Rev. Dr. Robert Smith, has resumed with meetings each Monday, 2-4 p.m. in Room 25 of the Bartow Community Center.

The support group for residents struggling to cope with the loss of a friend, spouse or other loved one previously met under the auspices

of Church of the Savior, but was temporarily suspended due to Dr. Smith’s retirement. The program is now being continued under Dr. Smith’s leadership in partnership with JASA. Residents interested in participating can contact Dr. Smith at 917734-4058 or the JASA office at (718) 320-2066, Ext. 2010.

Bereavement Support Resumes

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It’s happening in Co-op City Splash Day a big hit with youngsters

Belly dancing

Hundreds of Co-op City young people came out on Thursday for a chance at some good, clean fun during the annual Splash Day on the Greenway. The day included a giant water slide, a smaller water slide for younger children, and a rock climbing wall supervised by officers from the Bronx Outreach Community Affairs office of the NYPD. The day was hosted by the Riverbay Community Relations Department and sponsored by the Riverbay Fund.

On July 8th, the members of the Belly Dance Class held its year-end celebration in Room #2 of the Dreiser Community Center. The class is instructed by Mrs. Xonia Wilson and sponsored by the African-American Association. It will resume on Wednesday, September 9th at 7:00 p.m. in the Dreiser Community Center, Room #2. Join them for a fun and healthy way to stay in shape.

Let us know… If you have news you’d like to share

A young girl splashes down after sliding down the 20-foot high water slide.

Dozens of young people wait patiently in line for their chance to ride down the giant water slide.

Above: Community Relations Director Michelle Sajous (right) helps Diamond Small, age 6, get ready for her chance at the rock climbing wall with the assistance of Officer Johnson Allegro.

Right: A young girl reaches new heights at the top of the rock climbing wall.

Photos by Bill Stuttig

with your neighbors, please give us a call at (718) 3203300, Ext. 3375; email: cctimes@riverbaycorp.com or fax (718) 320-2595.

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Riverbay Notices

Co-op City Times

Laundry room closures

Please be advised the laundry room in the following buildings will be closed according to the schedule below to allow Coinmach to replace the 22lb. washers.

BUILDING 34

TUESDAY, JULY 21 7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

BUILDING 27A-27B-27C

BUILDING 30A & 30B

WEDNESDAY, JULY 22 7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

THURSDAY, JULY 23 7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience in this matter.

—CSO (Einstein)

Elevator Inspection Schedule for July

Elevator Category 1 and Category 5 inspections are required by city law. These inspections will be conducted in Co-op City according to the schedule below.

Each inspection will take 1½ - 2 hrs. to complete.

We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience as we work to ensure the safety of your elevators.

Domestic hot & cold water shutdown Building 12, A line & Building 10B, F line

The domestic hot & cold water will be shut down in order to do restoration work.

DATE: MONDAY, JULY 20, 2015 TIME: 9 A.M. – 12 P.M.

As soon as the work has been completed, the hot & cold water will be restored.

Please make sure that you keep your faucets in a closed position and all drains cleared of objects.

We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience in this matter.

Elevator Shutdown Building 28B – Car # 3

Please note that elevator #3 has been shutdown due to an unforeseen mechanical issue.

We will be repairing the elevator sheave and expect the elevator to be returned to service as soon as repairs are completed.

Every attempt will be made to restore the elevator to service as soon as possible. We thank you for your patience and understanding, and apologize for any inconveniences caused.

—RIVERBAY MANAGEMENT

Article SIXTH of your Occupancy Agreement provides, in part, that your lease automatically renews for an additional three (3) year period. You need to do nothing if you want your lease to extend for another three (3) year period. If you will be moving out at the end of your lease, notify Riverbay, in writing, Attention: Sales Support Office, 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475, ninety (90) days prior to lease expiration.

Important Notice to Shareholders of Building 23 Building 23

Current Lease Expiration Date

New 3 yr.

Expiration Date

140 Benchley Place

July 31, 2015

July 31, 2018

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Public Safety Report CCPD offers summer travel safety tips The Co-op City Department of Public Safety offers these travel safety tips if a trip is part of your summer plans. By being aware of and preparing for new travel regulations, you can make your trip safe and stress free.

Whether across town or across the world, being alert and prepared will allow you the chance to enjoy your trip to its fullest potential.

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

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

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

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

People trip, fall and walk into traffic on a regular basis.

Be aware of all regulations for required documents needed for the trip you plan to take. Leaving or reentering the country by plane in all cases requires a valid passport.

Travel by auto, train or ship to certain destinations in Canada, Mexico and some islands allows the use of the new enhanced driver’s license. Problems can arise if a change to your itinerary requires a flight added due to unforeseen circumstances.

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

Keep them informed if you change your plans.

New airline regulations allow liquid health and beauty products to only be 3 ounces or smaller to be allowed as carry-on baggage. Each passenger is allowed to carry-on only one quart sized Ziploc bag containing these individual liquid containers. Many of these travel safe products are available in drug stores or discount stores. By being aware of these restrictions, you can save yourself inconvenience at the gate and avoid having to discard your items. Anything you are not sure about should be packed

BY LIEUTENANT PAM APOLLO

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OPPORTUNITIES AT CO-OP CITY

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Tell your friends, relatives and employers about:

2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475 • 718-320-3300 Riverbay Corporation is an equal opportunity employer.

For information on CONTRACT OPPORTUNITIES ONLY, please contact: Lenya Garcia at Lgarcia@riverbay corp.com; AND Barbara Penn at Bpenn@riverbaycorp.com. Please note that emails should be sent to both parties.

Please DO NOT email resumes for EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES to the aforementioned emails.

For EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES, please see bottom of the employment listings for specific directions.

CONTRACT SUMMARY

Contract 3003, Distribution of the Co-op City Times: Weekly distribution of the Co-op City Times.

Bids Due: July 21, 2015 at 2:00 p.m.

Bonding: Bonding is not required Insurance: Insurance is required

Contract 3005, Owners Engineer for Boiler #2

Install: To provide construction support and administration services for the installation portion of a High Pressure Boiler Project.

Pre-bid Meeting: July 9, 2015 at 10:00 a.m.

Bids Due: July 28, 2015 at 2:00 p.m.

Bonding: Bonding is not required Insurance: Insurance is required

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

New Job Posting: Open to All applicants until July 27, 2015 • Job Reference #: 15-07 Request for transfer/promotion must be received by the Human Resources Department by July 27, 2015.

Employees are responsible for submitting the transfer forms in person to the Human Resources Department.

Employees who are promoted will receive the applicable rate scale for this position.

Parking Facilities Utility Person THIS IS TEMPORARY POSITION. This ideal employee will be responsible for the day-to-day responsibilities duties of monitoring and maintaining parking lot upkeep and minor maintenance work Job Description: Ideal candidate will: • Keep service drive, parking lot and all other areas of responsibility clean of debris to ensure that space usage is maximized.

• Perform garbage pickup in all garages and clean garage drains and troughs.

• Pump water from elevator pits.

• Repair broken or clogged toilets and sinks.

• Pressure wash stairwells, garage walls, parking lot.

• Perform minor maintenance duties such as sign installations, painting, snow removal, and repair of gate arms.

• Ensure each guest/residents receives outstanding service by providing a friendly environment, which includes proactively greeting and thanking each guest/resident contact.

• Maintain established policies, procedures, objectives, quality assurance, and safety and environmental control.

• Follow established dress code and hygiene guidelines; including being properly identified.

• Alert appropriate personnel is suspicious activity is noticed during the regular course of duty or of any unsafe driving conditions.

• Prepare and maintain accurate maintenance logs and cleaning checklists for all facilities as assigned.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements: HS Diploma or equivalent is a plus; Ideal candidate will have at least 1 year of janitorial and minor maintenance experience conducting light electrical and plumbing work; Applicant must have ability to walk for long periods of time, twist, kneel, push, stoop, climb ladders, work in inclement weather, as well as lift and carry up to 50 pounds; Ideal candidate will have knowledge of OSHA and safety requirements related to performing maintenance repairs; Valid driver’s license required; Good communication and interpersonal skills; Must be available for emergency work; Must be able to read and write in English; Bi-Lingual is a plus.

Days and Hours: Days and hours of operation will vary on a flexible schedule.

Testing Requirements: Drug Screening Test, Background check.

How to Apply: All applicants are advised to submit a resume along with the application. Applications are given out at the below address from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. _________________________________________ Repost Job Posting: Open to All applicants until July 27, 2015. Posted Originally: June 4, 2015 Job Reference #: 15-29 Maintenance Department Utility Person THIS IS A TEMPORARY POSITION. Under the supervision of a Maintenance Emergency Desk Supervisor, candidate will be responsible for perform-

ing emergency and routine maintenance repairs throughout the development. He/she will perform HVAC repairs, including clearing of condensation lines, blower fan and motor replacement. The selected candidate will be tasked with plumbing repairs on lines up to 2 1/2 inches diameter and snake sewer lines. This new employee will use manual and electric equipment and perform electrical troubleshooting techniques to repair apartments, public space circuits and devices.

Job Description: Ideal candidate will: • Test electrical circuits or components for continuity, using electrical test equipment.

• Repair or replace defective equipment, components, or wiring.

• Discuss heating or cooling system malfunctions with users to isolate problems or to verify that repairs corrected malfunctions.

• Repair or service heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems to improve efficiency, such as by changing filters and motors.

• Comply with all applicable standards, policies, or procedures, such as safety procedures or the maintenance of a clean work area.

• Record and report time, materials, faults, deficiencies, or other unusual occurrences on work orders.

• Perform preventive or general maintenance procedures, such as cleaning, power-washing, or vacuuming equipment, oiling parts, or changing filters.

• Cut or drill holes in floors, walls, or roof to install equipment, using power saws or drills.

• Measure, cut, thread, or bend pipe or tubing, using pipe fitter's tools.

• Obtain or already have and OSHA 10 hour card.

Job Requirements: HS Diploma or equivalent is a plus; Successful candidate should have 1 to 3 years of experience in maintenance; Candidate should have a working knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, or other structures; Applicant must have ability to walk for long periods of time, twist, kneel, push, stoop, climb ladders; work in inclement weather, as well as lift and carry up to 80 pounds; Valid Driver License (NY, NJ, CT, or PA) required; Knowledge of OSHA and safety requirements related to performing maintenance repairs; Must be available for emergency work; Must be able to read and write in English; BiLingual is a plus.

Testing Requirements: Drug Screening Test, Background check Days and Hours: Days and hours of operation will vary on a flexible schedule How to Apply: All applicants are advised to submit a resume along with the application. Applications are given out at the below address from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. ________________________________________ Open to: Open to 153 Union Members from July 17, 2015 to July 24, 2015 Open to All Internal applicants from July 27, 2015 to August 4, 2015 • Job Reference #: 15-43 Data Entry Clerk Restoration Department Selected candidate will be assigned in Riverbay’s Restoration Department. Candidate will be responsible for heavy call volume, customer/cooperator contact and accurate data entry. Individual will process plaster, paint, flooring and tiling appointments, requests and inspections by initiating work orders in computerized

Applications are given out at the following address from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.: Riverbay Corporation Administration Office, 2049 Bartow Ave., Bronx, NY 10475; OR Resumes can be faxed to 718-320-3672 with the Job Title and Job Reference # on the TOP RIGHT CORNER of the resume. *Riverbay Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer* (Continued on page 31)

8 I was very impressed with CompassRock and really believed that they could be our choice of management company here at Co-op City. However, not only was my mind changed over the seven months our interim GMs managed crisis after crisis over the course of a difficult winter, Legionella scare, power plant emergencies and garage defects, to name a few issues, but as I thought about the history of management here at Co-op City, I realize how concerned we should be about who manages our property.

Why? First, the only time we had a management company run our property, we had the longest running history of issues that cost this development millions and millions of dollars from improper personnel policies, hundreds of change orders causing tens of millions of dollars in construction errors with the garages and the power plant, outsourcing that was costing us millions of dollars and low staff morale for their fourteen year tenure here. When MSI started in 1999, we had $68 million in reserves. After depleting our reserves, they proceeded to turn down options for an HFA conventional loan for two balloon loans that cost us over $70 million in interest alone in six years.

Who says that only a managing agent can perform the management of this property well? Based on what facts? When we had MSI as our managing agent, we had the most experienced agent for large cooperatives in the City of New York and

CCPD

in checked baggage.

Be sure to keep all prescription medications in their original bottles with the label containing your name intact. It is also a good idea to carry an extra copy of essential prescriptions. Avoid the temptation to purchase or use any types of drugs while traveling abroad. More than one third of United States citizens incarcerated abroad are held on drug charges.

Some countries have very severe sentences even for possession of a small amount of marijuana or cocaine. If you have any questions regarding foreign drug laws, check with the U.S. embassy or consulate.

It is best to check with the Department of State’s Country Specific Information before you book a trip to any foreign country at www.travel.state.gov. They describe entry requirements, currency regulations, unusual health conditions, crime and security situations and other information so that travels can make informed decisions about their trips.

Certain countries may have a Travel Warning issued. It is best to know this information before you plan your trip.

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

To minimize the impact of all crimes involving theft of property from your person, keep your keys, money, identification and cell phone in your front pocket, separate from your non-valuables. Also

Why We Should Be Concerned Co-op City Times / July 18, 2015

Linda Berk

Director’s Viewpoint First Vice President

what did that get us?

Only now through an investigation are we learning the amount of waste and mismanagement in MSI’s performance.

However, here is my biggest concern with a large, multi-million dollar company managing Co-op City; can we, the cooperators, retain control of our own cooperative? My summation of the history of large financially lucrative managing companies has shown that these companies have undue control over developments by controlling boards. I do not believe this current Board and our management are vulnerable to such control, however, all we need are a couple of elections financed by a wealthy company and we will not know who we will have on our Board of Directors. I ask myself, how do we allow an entity with more money and power than the corporation has to be in a position of power? Moreover, HCR, the agency which supervised MSI while MSI mismanaged Riverbay Corporation, is now insisting we have a managing agent. This business model has proven to be completely ineffective for Co-op City.

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consider an inside the clothing travel type wallet for your personal items and valuables. A pocket with a zipper, button or Velcro is ideal for this purpose. If carrying valuables and personal documents in your purse, place them inside of a plastic or metal container such as a mint case, which does not look like a wallet. Keep less important items with a token amount of cash in your purse, this way the criminal will think he scored big.

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

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

School is open, DRIVE CAREFULLY. Never pass a stopped school bus with a STOP sign displayed or its red lights flashing. This means children are loading or unloading. Be aware of pedestrians and bike riders when operating a motor vehicle. Bike riders must refrain from riding bicycles near buildings and shopping centers. Bicycle riders must give pedestrians the same level of respect that they expect from motor vehicles.

agents here. It is my opinion that most of the Directors on our previous Boards genuinely believed that MSI had a better handle on the management of a large cooperative development and allowed them the free reign to do what needed to be done. I also believe that MSI also made sure that they kept the Board stacked with Directors who would allow them to do what they wanted. What was uncovered during the suspension of MSI is just how costly their time at Riverbay Corp. was to us as cooperators!

I also believe this current Board has shown that we can provide good oversight to ensure that our property is run efficiently, effectively and progressively. While we cannot guarantee that all future boards will provide the same kind of oversight, we can establish a system of checks and balances to include an independent progress review of Riverbay Corporation management to ensure the company is properly managed. Let me remind you, to date, I have not been shown where in the mortgage documents it states that Riverbay is required to hire a management company. My summation of the past year on this Board is that we are better off controlling our own destiny. If we go off the track, I’m sure Wells Fargo will take action to protect their money, unlike the lack of oversight from HCR during MSI’s years here. But I strongly believe that to allow a wealthy, powerful company the power to manage Riverbay Corporation would be a mistake by HCR, HUD, Wells

Fargo and us as cooperators! In the end, we, the cooperators, will pay out more money and we will be the ones who will lose out when we lose control of our own Board of Directors. It has happened before; it can happen again, that is my strong opinion!

Committees The Board President has assigned the chairs for our Board Committees and I am happy to know that I will be chairing the Disabilities and Accommodation Committee (DAAC) again this year; we still have much more to accomplish. I look forward to the committee members returning to continue our work. However, if there are new residents interested in joining the committee, please write to me ASAP; we will have to limit the size of the committees.

I have also taken on the chair of the IT Committee. I am excited about the possibilities with this committee, not just in getting our website up and running. There are so many ways that we can and should communicate with residents via modern technology. It is my hope to start some efforts immediately. Please contact me if you are interested in IT and/or Communication, they both go hand in hand in 2015.

As usual, I am always interested in your thoughts and concerns. Please feel free to contact me at Board of Directors Office, 20149 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475 or lberk@riverbayboard.com.

Have a safe and wonderful summer!

Everyone needs to share the road safely.

If consuming alcoholic beverages is part of your summer festivities, be sure to designate a driver who will not drink. Call a taxi if necessary. Never operate a motor vehicle if you have consumed alcoholic beverages. This is especially important while traveling. Penalties vary by jurisdiction. The consequences of drunk driving in other countries are extremely severe. Always buckle your seatbelt; it will save your life in a serious collision.

Avoid distractions and excess speed when driving; these are the two leading causes of collisions within New York State.

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

Callers may remain anonymous when giving information.

Enjoy a safe and healthy summer.

For those of you traveling, have a safe trip. The Co-op City Department of Public Safety would like to thank all persons who have called in suspicious activity or sent information via our website. It is by your actions that the crime rate remains low and a high quality of life is maintained.

Public Safety Blotter: July 10-13, 2015

July 10 - Bartow Ave./Baychester Ave. CCPD assisted NYPD with the arrest of one male charged with driving without a license, obstruction of governmental administration and resisting arrest. The male was transported by NYPD for further processing.

July 12 - 120 Casals Place One male and one female were arrested for Trespass.

Universal summonses and community complaints were issued and both were processed and released.

July 13 - Baychester Ave./Co-op City Blvd.

Subsequent to a motor vehicle accident, one male was arrested for DWI. Male was transported to Central Booking for further processing.

July 13 - 2440 Hunter Avenue One male was arrested for harassment, obstruction of governmental administration and resisting arrest. A warrant check was conducted with positive results.

Male was charged accordingly and transported to Central Booking for processing.

If You See Something, SAY SOMETHING!!!

Co-op City Public Safety 718-671-3050

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Co-op City Times / July 18, 2015

Co-op City Spotlight Matthew does it again!

Congratulations to Co-op City Black Sash Matthew Miller who represented Co-op City and the Martial Way King-Fu Training Center last weekend at the Summer Classic Martial Arts Tournament in Brooklyn, N.Y. Matthew won First Place in Weapons, Black Belt Division; Grand Champion Weapons, Black Belt Division; First Place in Forms, Black Belt Division and 2nd Place in Sparring, Black Belt Division.

Congratulations and continued success to Matthew.

Congratulations, Adrienne!

Adrienne Huggins of Building 28A graduated from Fordham High School for the Arts with a Chancellor Endorsed Diploma in the Arts. Adrienne will be attending college upstate New York.

Adrienne has been involved with the Visual Arts Theater, All Stars Project, JASA’s Grandparent Connection in Co-op City, as well as the Section Five Teen Center.

Good luck in all of your future endeavors, Adrienne (Adee). Always keep God ahead of you. We are very proud of you.

With all of our love, —Your parents: Adrien, Dora; brother Jihad; Great Grandma Ruth; Grandparents Edna, Elinor (Ellie), Melvin; Godmother Elaine; Great aunts and uncles, aunts, uncles, and extended family. Remembering also Aunt Dee and Aunt Nicole & Uncle Tony

In memory It is with much sadness that Building 15A announces the passing of one of our original cooperators, Virginia Oliver. She will certainly be missed by all those who had the pleasure of knowing her all these years.

Sincere condolences to her family from her friends and neighbors at 100 Aldrich Street.

May she rest in peace.

Let us know…

If you have news you’d like to share with your neighbors, please give us a call at (718) 3203300, Ext. 3375/6; email: cctimes@ riverbaycorp.com or fax (718) 320-2595.

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Looking back – Moving forward Co-op City Times / July 18, 2015

As a re-elected Riverbay Corporation Board called “Transitioning to Middle member, I would like to look back and reflect Director’s Viewpoint School” for parents and chilon the importance of not giving up or in to the dren and listing these programs in the Co-op City Times. first “NO.” Building 18 History Makers First Readings Second Vice President were honored and the Chairman On February 11, 2013 a request was made assisted in getting the Plaque for to the President of the Board on behalf of the Building and a Proclamation from our Assemblyman.

Building 30 Association for more transparency One student, Bryce Campbell, attended the meeting for and printing of the entire “First Reading of the first time Resolutions in our Co-op City Times by Board member Evelyn M. Turner. The request was The Co-op City owner of Lorants Tours Corporation denied! offered his services for educational tours for our youth.

Cooperators were only getting the “First This initiative was explored by a cooperator, Norma Jean Barnes.

Reading Title and no phone number to call.

One of our Youth members, Garvin Reid, organized Therefore, they had no idea that attached to an awesome “Town Hall Meeting” and participated in these headings presented by Marion Scott other events impacting our youth.

Management have been expenditures of As we move forward with the new co-Chairman, Rev. $98,000.00, $900, 00.00 etc. First Readings give cooperators Deborah Jenkins, cooperators should contact me right away a fair chance to freely engage in the exchange of ideas before if they wish to remain on the committee. First time volunteers the final vote and stop the deliberate suppression of your right to full transparency. will be considered (917-324-1033).

Read your Co-op City Times dated July 11, 2015, page 23.

We look forward to continuing our partnership with all You have the ENTIRE first reading. The phone number to reach a Board member is: 347-913-4224.

This is our land I listened to the request of cooperators worried that the former management company would allow developers to explore and build more building, eliminating green space.

Cooperators reminded us that most communities are not blessed with the nature and beauty we have. It was shared that land closer to the water on Co-op City Boulevard is not built on anything and that keeps cooperators from going close to the water and seeing the water. What has happened is a group of cooperators came together and started a wonderful “community garden!”

Community Relations Department When the former Management Company attempted to make the Director part-time, it was this Director who said NO WAY and had a not so friendly written exchange to ensure this department has a full time staff person. Moving forward, under the present management, there is possibility that this too will change from 1 staff to 2 or more.

College, Career & Resource Fair The 4th Annual event is scheduled for Saturday, October 3, 2015. This event has benefited youth, parents and community organizations who have utilized resources from the event. A group of devoted and incredible volunteers and organizations are working hard every day to make this event a continued success. There are young people with College Saving Plans earning interest resulting from this event.

Young people have “Tablets” as a result of this event. Parents have new information about applying for the millions of free dollars available for college, thanks to “The Scholarship Lady’s Workshop.”

Youth Committee/Looking Back A Mission Statement was developed.

The Youth Committee for the first time was able to establish a relationship with Parent Coordinators of our local schools. For the first time, the committee developed a Nominating Form for schools to use to identify a “Co-op City Youth of the Week.” Our editor has devoted a page for the Youth Committee and during the past year, several of Co-op City’s shining stars have been featured. This will continue.

One of our cooperators became a “LEARNING LEADER” to volunteer in our community school. He not only completed the training, but is recruiting other cooperators.

Calls have been received and referred to our “Learning Leader.” Training covers strategies for working with children in reading, math, writing, including child development and learning styles. The minimum requirement is only 2 hours a week.

Ms. Kwafi Gray from PS 160 would like to follow-up with an initiative to bring Co-op City community organizations, such as day care centers, business organizations, mentoring groups, etc. together for a monthly meeting to mutually support the schools, the organizations and to facilitate communications. She also talked about a workshop

Evelyn Turner

Disposal

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tubes.

• Small Scale Servers.

• Computer peripheral, which include monitors, electronic keyboards, electronic mice or similar pointing devices, facsimile machines; document scanners and printers.

• TV peripherals, such as VCR’s, Digital Video Recorders, DVD players, Digital Converter boxes, Cable or Satellite Receivers and electronic or video game consoles • Portable devices, including Portable Digital Music Players, tablets and e-readers (considered computers).

Appliances, for example, microwaves and toasters; light bulbs, cell phones, loose/rechargeable batteries, gps devices, and loose cables are not specifically covered under any local or state regulations, according to the Department of Sanitation website, and residents may continue to dispose of these items with regular trash.

our local schools in order to provide sustained help on the community level.

Upcoming Youth/Celebrity Project This is a children’s talent show where youth can interact with celebrities and theater professionals. There will be a storytelling festival and selected productions.

Management Interviews All the interviews were recorded and cooperators can call the President and ask that they be televised. This would afford cooperators who may not read the paper the opportunity to see for themselves why the Board was not able to make a decision of an outside management company at this time.

Quality of Life Issues Please continue to support our Public Safety Department. Guns are in the streets in our city. They are in the hands of our young people and older adults. Parents of youth especially should consider stopping and frisking your own child before they leave home. Be safe and if you see something, say something.

Continue to reach out with your concerns: Evelyn M. Turner, eturner@riverbayboard.com or 917-320-8088. Your voice matters!

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Take That Mortgage Threat Seriously Co-op City Times / July 18, 2015

It's incredible that some directors have printed articles in this paper that would have you believe that there wasn't a June 30th deadline for signing a contract for a new management company.

But, you can read about this deadline and the details surrounding our possible mortgage default if you go to the May 30th issue of this paper.

Setting the Record Straight There are many negative things that can happen when a default on a mortgage occurs. In our case, the consequences of defaulting on our $621.5 million mortgage can be devastating to this entire community. And, that is why I want to make sure that everyone knows exactly what's going on with this matter.

Sure, some directors have downplayed this entire matter. But, in a May 30th article, this paper reported on a letter from Mark Colon, Deputy Counsel, of the NYS Homes and Community Renewal (HCR) agency.

This letter advised the board, "that they need to tell HCR the identity of the new managing agent and have a contract in place no later than June 30th or else face the possibility of receiving a 'notice of non-monetary default’.”

Thereafter, this same article attributed a few statements to our general counsel, Jeffrey Buss, that were allegedly made during a community-wide board meeting on May 28.

According to Buss, the board should take the threat by HCR seriously.

Additionally, Buss stated that our loan agreement stipulates that we must be managed by a qualified managing agent with at least five years of experience in running a community the size and scope of Co-op City.

Therefore, as you can clearly see, all of my previous viewpoints on this matter were correct. And, now, were waiting for the next steps from HCR and HUD. We Get New Labor Lawyers On Wednesday, July 8, the board voted to hire the White Plains office of Jackson Lewis as our new labor lawyers for a period of three years. Jackson Lewis is a national law firm with 800 attorneys.

Once approved by HCR, this law firm will handle all of our "employment and labor matters, arbitrations, grievances, collective bargaining negotiations, legal counseling to the management, and PBA pension plans."

The board resolution also calls for "representation at all administrative hearings and administrative trials regarding any and all claims brought before the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission" and other governmental agencies. They will also conduct a thorough review of all of our labor practices and all matters in regards to our human resources department. Lastly, this resolution stipulates that "the flat rate for their services is $186,000 per year."

Thereafter, state and federal litigation will be charged at an hourly rate of $325 for partners, $225 for associates, and $95 for paralegals.

We hope you are enjoying your summer so far.

Activities During our summer break, the building association’s executive committee will present our winners the scholarship award. Presentation of the awards will be held on August 1, at 11 a.m. in the building’s meeting room located in the rear of Building 4B. Each of you is invited to join us in the presentation.

Also, at 1 p.m. on August 1st, we will have our Annual Ice Cream Social.

Come and have an ice cream cone with toppings on us!

Trip We will be going to The Ace In The Hole in Patterson, NJ on September 19, to see a tribute to Tina Turner, What’s Love Got To Do With It, starring Latrice Cherry. Also on stage will be comedian Melvin George II. We will have a family style menu: fresh garden salad, rolls, corn chowder, braised tips of beef, roast chicken, potatoes, vegetable medley, dessert, coffee/tea and unlimited soda, plus 2 complimentary drinks. There will be live music, dancing and lots of fun and…Oh don’t forget, the Boutique Corner.

If you would like to join us, we still have a few seats available. A deposit of

$25 is needed to hold your seat as soon as possible, but no later than August 2nd. The final payment is due on or before Sept. 8th. The total cost of the trip is $80. The bus will leave at 9:30 a.m. sharp from 120 Donizetti Place, so please be on time. For more information, you may contact Yvonne, (718) 671-6922, or Mary, (718) 671-0425 or Diane, (347) 275-7565.

Nominations Election time for officers for our building association is approaching. You will be able to make nomination for officers at our next meeting on September 10. Start now to think about nominating yourself or someone else you would like to see as a candidate for a position on the board. The election will be held at our October monthly meeting. It is important to come because your presence and vote will determine the outcome.

Congratulations to all those celebrating a birthday or special event/occasion in July and August. Get well wishes are extended to the sick and shut-in; additionally please take the time during the summer weather to check on the elderly.

Remember, this is our home, “IF YOU SEE SOMETHING, SAY SOMETHING.” —Yvonne Burrus (DW)

Daryl Johnson

Director’s Viewpoint

Donizetti Building Four Association

Please Refrain From Littering in the Garages. There are Several Trash Cans on Every Level For Your Convenience.

Keep Co-op City Clean! Thank you!

Riverbay Fund On January 14, 2015, this board passed a resolution "to make a $50,000 unrestricted contribution to the Riverbay Fund."

This money was to be "disbursed in five (5) payments of $10,000 each conditioned on the fund submitting a written progress report to the board documenting how each $10,000 disbursement will be spent and the board voting to authorize each such $10,000 dispersal."

Currently, this fund has spent over $30,000. And, now, several board members are now raising serious questions about this entire project. Really?

Look, from the beginning, this project didn't even have a business plan to explain how this program was supposed to function. Regardless, the president of this fund made gigantic plans for a youth center at the former bingo hall. One of her plans called for another floor to be added to this bingo hall. Cost? Forget the cost. The architect that she hired created plans that would bring the cost to over $4.5 million.

Did she or Riverbay have $4.5 million? No. Regardless, she continued with her plans. Then, HUD stepped in and twice scuttled her plans for renting this bingo hall. So, no bingo hall.

Then, she recently wanted to rent out a space in Building #1, at 920 Baychester Avenue. Again, her mission was to make a 'Community Enrichment Center' for our youths. But, other than Riverbay's donation, did she have any money? No! So, we're back to square one and one big question: "Why did this board set aside $50,000 of our money for this Riverbay Fund?"

New Basketball and Other Courts New plans are underway to renovate

all of our basketball and other courts in Co-op City. Work will begin on a 2month renovation project for the courts near garage 4 (behind the library) around the time of the publication of this article.

Then, at a later date, work will be started on the basketball and tennis courts near building 21, Bellamy Loop.

But, this work will be extensive and will be completed by next summer.

There will be three basketball courts on Bellamy Loop that will be laid out according to the lines of this diagram: || == ||. The courts will be very colorful and new seating stands will be built for upcoming tournaments. There is also talk about professional sponsorships for these basketball courts.

Improvements will also be made to the tennis courts. Finally, new drainage systems will be installed to stop the constant flooding within this entire play area.

Close The threat of a possible mortgage default still looms over our heads. So, I will do my best to keep you informed of everything. Thank you.

Questions or comments? Please send a message 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 (Please double-check the spelling of this address.) Also, please call me at 718-671-4544 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.

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In my opinion, the Board of Directors took two actions at the last Board meeting that will result in our money being spent unnecessarily.

Though the amounts may be small when compared to our total budget, I feel the actions reflect the attitude of the Board on how to spend our money On Thursday, July 16th, the Bronx County Democratic Party is holding a dinner at Marina Del Ray, the price for tickets is $300 per person. The original proposal at the meeting was to purchase a table of 12 for $3,600; I protested the need of even attending the dinner, but the Board felt it was necessary and then decided they would only purchase enough tickets for Board members who wanted to attend and for our interim general manager. As of Sunday, July 12th, there are 7 Board members and the General Manager scheduled to attend the dinner at a cost of $2,400.

Now even if you feel the corporation should have a presence at the dinner, does it take more than two people, say The Drammeh Center invites you to our next LUNCH AND LEARN! Grant Writing Workshop for AUDIO and VISUAL ARTS scheduled for TUESDAY, JULY 28 from noon to 3 p.m. at the Drammeh Center, 140 DeKruif Place (ground floor). This 3-

the President and the General Manager, to represent our interests.

The Board also had a first reading of Resolution 15-54, which was published in our July 11th edition of the Co-op City Times. This resolution would replace Resolution 05-83, which currently gives the President and Treasurer $100 a month and all other Board members $50 to offset cost of their cell phones. The original resolution, 05-83, was done in 2005, and the Board, at that time, felt it was cheaper to provide the stipend to the Board members, than it was to provide corporate cell phones. The new Resolution, 15-54, evidently wants us to believe that cell phone and data rates have risen

to the point that each Board Director Officer and our technical liaison should get $200 a month and all other Board Directors $100. So right now, our monthly cost is $750. The new cost with 7 officers and the liaison receiving $200 a month, and the 8 other Directors receiving $100 a month, would be $2,200 a month.

In 2005, the majority of cell phone owners had phones that only did phone calls and texts and you bought a plan based on how many minutes of talk time and how many texts you expected to use monthly. This has radically changed in 2015; the majority of cell phone users now have a smart phone which lets us make phone calls, texts and use the internet.

Resolution 15-54 would have us believe that because of the use of smart phones, we need to raise our stipend. I disagree. The standard plan for all cell phones providers now includes unlimited calls and unlimited texts. You purchase data based on your need, though quite a

few companies now include unlimited data has part of their standard plans. All Board Directors are customers of Optimum, which gives them access to Wi-Fi throughout the Tri-State area, which means less use of data. I feel that a raise in the stipend is unnecessary, and that even if the Board members could justify raising the rate, there is definitely no reason to extend the higher rate to any other individuals besides the President and Treasurer.

You are reading this July 18th, so the money has already been spent on the democratic dinner, but Resolution 15-54 has not been voted on yet, though it was originally on the July 8th agenda as an emergency resolution which would have meant we would have voted on it without giving you, the cooperator, the opportunity to voice your opinion on this expenditure. It was my protest that caused it to be changed to a First Reading. Now that you have this opportunity, contact Board Directors and let them know how you feel about this expenditure.

hour seasonal workshop will cover practical strategies for better writing and explore the principles of phrasing compelling stories. Receive instruction on how to avoid the pitfalls that can lead to rejection of your proposal or grant, and learn the secrets of grant

reviewers’ expectations. Seating will be limited. $20 for members, $40 nonmembers. Refreshments will be provided. Contact us at: drammehcenter @gmail.com.

Consider becoming a member to support multimedia programs in Co-op

City, or you may also write to us and send your tax-deductible contribution by check/money order payable to: The Drammeh Institute, Inc., P.O. Box 558, Co-op City Station, Bronx, NY 10475; email: Drammehcenter@gmail.com.

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MOVIE REVIEW - Jurassic World

BY ANATOLIY BUDNITSKIY

JURASSIC WORLD was fantastic. It was pure nostalgia for me. The feel of the film was great. Hearing that beautiful John Williams score going to the ‘park’ being sort of remixed a bit gave me goosebumps. It was a beautiful touch by the filmmaker Colin Trevorrow. He hasn't done much besides a few great independent feature films. So to be trusted with such a popular series is a hard task.

But he did phenomenal work; I'm sure Spielberg was there every day consulting just in case something wasn’t up to par.

The feeling was very much there with all of the Spielberg-esque stuff. That's where it might throw some people off, when it becomes very family oriented. I loved it.

The kid actor, the little kid from IronMan 3, Ty Simpkins, was fantastic. He should be great in the future. His brother was a bit of the typical mean older brother who was perpetually annoyed with his younger sibling, but the actor did what he was supposed to. Being that ‘mean bro-ther’ at first, then warming up to his younger brother when stuff gets going. It is "very Spielberg." Bryce Dallas Howard was also pretty good. I thought she was very awkward at first. But then towards the middle, the film warmed up with her being given more to do.

Having said that, besides the Dinoaction and phenomenal CGI, the real hero of the film for me is Chris Pratt.

This actor is quickly becoming one of

the best actors working. He does supremely well in blockbusters (He was in last year’s phenomenal Guardians of The Galaxy). And in such a short span of time he is very, very good and he makes it look easy every time. I don't think Owen is ‘Starlord’ (hero of Guardians of the Galaxy) by any means, but this just very well may be a precursor to the next Indiana Jones. And if it is true, he will do phenomenal as Indy as well.

I loved JURASSIC WORLD a lot. The IMAX was tremendous, the 3D was superb and one of the best. The action was very well done. See it!

(Anatoliy Budnitskiy is a resident of Building 15B.)

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18 So much of what goes into making Riverbay a success is the work of the various important oversight committees.

This is an opportunity for cooperators to get involved on a deeper level. Each committee is responsible for developing goals for its work and working collaboratively with respective Corporate Directors to ensure that the overall goals of the corporation are being met and, most importantly, reporting back to the full Riverbay Board of Directors making recommendations. Committees do not set policy, but we act as conduits between the departments and the full Board.

Having said all of that, I have been appointed to chair the Contract/ Compliance and Purchasing Pastor Anne L. Palmore and the congregation of the Church of the New Vision extend a warm and friendly invitation to everyone to worship with us every Sunday at 8:00 a.m. or 11:00 a.m.

We are a church where inspirational messages from the Word of God, the Bible, are delivered every Sunday morning.

The church is designed to meet the spiritual needs of our community by offering anointed singing and preaching, and a general atmosphere of Christian love and friendly hospitality.

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Committee. I welcome members of our community who have backgrounds in contracts and purchasing to sit on this committee with me. If you heard me speak during the election period, you know that I believe we can probably save money in these areas. We have a new Director of Contracts and he too is eager to plug up areas where there may be duplication

and/or waste. This committee will work with him and our Interim General Managers to meet what is the overall goal of our corporation. I am seeking 78 interested cooperators to join me on 3rd Mondays at 5:30 p.m. beginning September 21st.

Youth Committee: It is my pleasure to equally co-Chair the Youth Committee with Director Evelyn Turner.

The youth of our community has been a passion for both of us and we are excited to work together on behalf of our 6,000 youth. As with each committee, we have 7-8 openings for committee members and we welcome requests from cooperators to join us in planning outstanding programs with and for our youth.

Finally, it is my pleasure to coChair the Audit Committee with Director Andrea Leslie and the Security Committee with Director Junius Williams and co-Chair Rev. Calvin Owens.

We are as a Board cohesive and working on your behalf; please join us and if you can't join a committee, please let us all know what your concerns are. You can reach me easiest and for the quickest response at djenkins@riverbayboard.com or by phone at (718) 644-0951.

Closing: Please feel free to call me at (718) 644-0951 or email me at djenkins@riverbayboard.com with your concerns and good news—we all win together!

We also invite the youth of our community to attend our Sunday Morning services, starting a 9:30 a.m. with Sunday School, designed to meet the spiritual needs of our young people.

Parents, please send your children to learn of the Lord Jesus.

Bible teaching from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.; and Prayer Service from 8 p.m. to 9 p.m. every Wednesday evening. Be with us to learn the Truth from the Word of God. LIST OF EVENTS • Sunday, July 19th, the Women's

Fellowship will celebrate their Anniversary during our 11 a.m. Service. All are invited to join with us for a worship filled service.

• What's your shoe size? We are having a Building Fund Shoe Rally, during the months of July and August.

Everyone can participate in this spirit fun filled event: men, women, and children, from the youngest to the oldest.

All you have to do to participate is donate an amount equal to your shoe size. (i.e.: if you wear a size 5 your donation would be $5 and so on, what-

ever your shoe size.) Cash and check donation are accepted. Make all checks payable to Church of the New Vision.

For more information see any member on the Pantry Ministry.

The Church of the New Vision is located at 115 Einstein Loop, Bronx, NY 10475; Telephone: (718) 671-8746 or (718) 320-0409. Our mailing address is: P.O. Box 753037, Bronx, NY 10475.

Please visit our website at www.churchofnewvision.com.

—Carole Haque

Deborah Jenkins

Director’s Viewpoint

The Church of the New Vision

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Building 13 Association

Today at 11 a.m., services will be held for Olubiyi Sehindemi, aka Mr. B at St. Michaels Church, located at 765 Co-op City Blvd. (near MCU). He will be buried at Woodlawn Cemetery. An African celebration of Life will be held at Dreiser Loop Community Center from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Building 13 expresses deep condolences to the family. He will be missed.

Reminder: Foxwoods and Tanger Outlet Stores trip is scheduled for October 3, leaving from 100 Casals Place at 8 a.m. The cost is $65. Payment is due on August 28. The Tanger Outlets is located on the premises of Foxwoods and recently opened with over 80 brand name stores such as Coach, Crocs, Easy Spirit, Eddie Bauer, JCrew, Kids Apparel, Michael Kors, NY & Co., Old

Navy and Torrid to name a few.

Join us as we go shopping, dining and gaming. The trip includes the casino stay with a bonus (offered by the casino and subject to change), luncheon buffet and shopping with special discount booklets. Get on the bus with us and have some fun! Seats go fast so don’t miss out.

Checks for Building 13 events should

be made payable to Building 13 Assoc.

Inc. and mailed to Building 13 Assoc., 100 Casals Place #32K, Bronx, NY 10475. For information, contact Gail Sharbaan, Treasurer, at 718-671-3801 or Leslie Peterson at 718-320-1370. Our website is www.bldg13assoc.com or email us at building13assoc@yahoo.com.

As always, thanks for making our —Leslie Peterson team work.

MARK YOUR CALENDAR – The Section Five 2nd annual Fun Day will be August 22, and the rain date will be August 29th from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. The association is up and running.

We are planning an even bigger event this year. The Section 5 Association consists of the presidents and representatives from Buildings 26 thru 35 and the Earhart Lane Townhouses. This event is when we celebrate our children, youth, families and getting to meet our

neighbors.

VOLUNTEERS - The Section 5 Association is asking that all names and phone numbers be submitted to your association by July 23. If you will need a tee-shirt, you need to get that order in right away.

There will be free popcorn, cotton candy, icings, franks and other goodies, face paintings, clowns, just to name a few of the many activities.

Youth under 18 years old must have a

parent sign a waiver form to participate in games. This is our 2nd annual Fun Day, and we anticipate an even better event this year, and, of course, with your help. The Section Five Association will keep Section 5 updated on the progress.

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; to enlighten and educate all shareholders in Section 5.

If there are any questions or creative ideas, please contact the President of Section 5 Association, Mr. Robert Hedgepeth, at (718) 320-2656 and the chairperson of the Section Five Fun Day is Ms. Linda Werner.

—H. Overman

From Broun Place Townhouse Association, phone call alert, if you get a call, for example, saying: “This is a call from ‘PSI,’ medical offices calling for Dora Smith to confirm your appointment on July 20, and you think, “whoops, they have the wrong number, I will be a good Samaritan and call them back to correct the caller,” DON’T! This is a scam, a ploy, to get your number. This scam almost happened to me. We realized, “What is PSI?” and tried to verify it. If this call comes to you, leave it, forget it, delete! Again, it is a scam! Don’t return the call. Please get into the “Do Not Call” program that blocks some calls.

This also reminds us, it is vacation time.

Let a trusted neighbor know your schedule and ask, please discard flyers and newspapers at the door. Why advertise you are not home!

This week, Broun Place Townhouse Association is following up on the following items of concern: 1 - The loaded shopping cart of garbage in our dumpster pad, it has been there for a week loaded with personal belongings; someone was too lazy to dispose of it properly. 2. - Next

very prominently, the grooming of our trees especially in the cul de sac in front of 9A Broun Place and also regarding the trees on the sidewalk around the basketball side and Bellamy Loop in general. 3 - Our garden hoses, in front of 30 Broun Place. As of Sunday, the 12th, there were two sets, neither has a secure hold on the water spigot and we are wasting water. 4 – A garden hose keeper. Some of last week’s issues were responded to and we appreciate that very much.

With regard to littering, what will it take for cooperators to follow the rules?

There are huge, conveniently placed garbage cans throughout Co-op City.

There are at least three in the basketball court next to Garage 6, but the bottles, papers and bags line the border of the court. We ask that you be vigilant, call Public Safety, 718-671-3050, and CSO or even drop your president a note, if you witness community abuse.

Reverend Grace Emanuel, Recording Secretary has brought a new program for young people to our attention. There are many aspects to computer education.

The folks creating apps and games lack

a female presence. If you are interested in that training; parents, if you want to open your child to that opportunity, get the information. Rev. Que English and the Bronx Clergy Roundtable invite you to call: 718-231-1033. Get the information over the summer and decide. This program begins in September.

As summer 2015 is really underway, keep hydrated and keep cool! Thanks again to the Broun Place Executive Board and Lana and Jesse for all their continued help. Please share your tidings and Broun Place issues with Eva or a member of our board.

—Eva Lazaar

Section 5 Association

Broun Place Townhouse Association

Building 33 Association

Upcoming meetings: Tech Tuesday, July 28th at 7 p.m. This month's topic will be tablets.

Section 5 Fun Day is fast approaching and we need volunteers. If you are interested in helping, please contact us.

Wicked Wednesdays has started...so come on out to the Greenway and enjoy the music and show your support.

Thoughts and prayers for any other of our sick and shut-in neighbors. Get well soon.

We have a Facebook page: Building 33 Association. We also have a website: www.building33.org and you can email us at: bldg33Assoc@gmail.com.

You can also call or text our Building 33 hotline number, 347-746-0608.

—Tobias Garcia

Co-op City Public Safety Dept.

Emergency: 718-651-3050 www.ccpd.us

Non-Emergency: 718-320-3330 @CCPDnyc

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Co-op City Sports

North Bronx Youth Sports Association

The North Bronx Youth Sports Association (NBYSA) provides recreational youth sports to keep youth physically fit, engaged in positive activities during after school. Participants from our sports program have gone on to compete in their respective sport at Penn State, University at Buffalo, Temple University, University at Albany among many others.

North Bronx Cowboys Youth Tackle Football Registration for the 2015 Tackle Football season is ongoing. The Cowboys Tackle Football program caters to ages 6-14. Practices for all Football teams have begun. Tackle Football is one of the safer sports for youth who are properly trained in the skills and fundamentals of the sport. All participants play within their age group against youth of similar size. All of the Cowboys Football Coaches are USA Football Heads Up certified and NYS Fit2Coach certified.

Additional Volunteer Coaches are always welcome.

Tackle Football registration will take place on Tuesday, Thursday, 6:30-8 p.m. and Saturdays, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Einstein Community Center, 135 Einstein Loop, Room 52, lower level, Co-op City, Bronx, NY. North Bronx Flag Football Registration for Flag Football for ages 5-7 has begun. Practices will start Thursday, August 20th. Season will start Sunday, September 20th. Teams will play 5v5 or 7v7 Flag Football. The season will run through November 15th with Championship games on Sunday, November 22nd.

North Bronx Cowboys Youth Cheerleading The Cowboys Cheerleading program will resume in February 2016.

North Bronx Cowboys Soccer The Cowboys Soccer program will resume in April, 2016.

Summer Tennis Program begins Monday The Co-op City Tennis Club, under the flagship of the New York Junior Tennis League, began its annual summer program on Monday, July 6th at the Coop City Tennis Courts behind I.S. 181.

All Co-op City children between 5 and 18 years old are welcome to participate in the free program which meets from 9 a.m. to noon each weekday through the end of August.

Free instruction is offered each day and no prior experience with the sport in necessary. To register, parents should

come to the courts with their children beginning at 9 a.m. weekdays. Long-time tennis club director Lorraine Alexander will be registering the children, along with her assistant coaches and community volunteers. Registration in ongoing through the summer session and everything is free, including loaner racquets.

Tennis shoes or sneakers will be required.

The program is funded through the offices of City Councilman Andy King and City Council Speaker Melissa MarkViverito.

I hope everyone is having a great summer. I want to wish our awesome Lobby Attendant, Andy, a happy birthday. I also want to wish my close friend and member of our building association, Margaret McKinney, a happy 90th birthday. We will start having building meetings in our association room in September. We are starting to plan guest speakers for the coming months ahead. In the coming months, we are planning a cake sale and collecting building dues to help the building association to buy a Christmas tree and Christmas lights for our lobby. We can’t do it alone, we need help from you. We hope to see all of you at our building

meetings, too. If you want to see things in the building get better, we all need to work together. We have game night every first and third Friday of every month. I complained about many of our washing machines that are out of order, they told me they will be replacing them with all new washing machine soon.

This is your home, please don't throw things out the windows and off terraces. There have been many complains from cooperators from the L line about throwing things out of windows and off terraces. We want everyone to be safe.

—Jeffrey Schwartz

Building 6 Association

If you SEE something, SAY something!

Notify Public Safety, 718-671-3050, if you observe suspicious activity in the stairwells and hallways.

Williamsbridge Club

The Williamsbridge Club of the National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women’s Clubs Inc. (NANBPWC) is an organization dedicated to community service in the areas of health, employment, education and economic development. The Adult Club meets at Dreiser Center on the second Friday of every month.

Young women, 18-35, who are in or preparing for a business/professional career can become members of the Young Adult Club.

The Williamsbridge Club is moving forward with our partners in planning for the College Fair. We will be meeting over the summer to plan a grand event.

If you are interested in serving an internship or community service project, please contact the club at the address listed.

Of interest …Have you checked out the Summer African Film Festival? So far, we’ve seen White Wedding, which takes place in South Africa. It is funny and gives a good view of South Africa.

On Sunday, we saw The Amazing Nina Simone at the Jackie Robinson Historic Harlem Park. This is a documentary which traces Nina Simone’s life and career through over 50 inter-

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views while giving a serious review of her music and the inspiration behind her songs.

SAVE THE DATE, SAVE THE DATE: Sunday, October 25,1–6 p.m.

NANBPWC announces its “GOURMET GENTS” at Dreiser Community Center. General admission brunch tasting $60; VIP $150 (sit down brunch) will include live music, line dancing and onair broadcasting by Ken Spider Webb organization. Proceeds will be used to award scholarships to deserving AfricanAmerican youth.

Our next public event will be participation in the College Fair to be held on October 4, at Dreiser Loop Community Center. We are looking to restart our Youth Club. If you know of a youth age 13 – 18, please forward the information to us. Please check this column for ongoing information.

Information concerning the National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women’s Clubs, Inc. (NANBPWC) may be found at www.nanbpwc.org or our mailing address: Williamsbridge Club, P.O. Box 6, Co-op City Station, Bronx, New York 10475.

—Joetta Brown

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.

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African-American Association

Belly Dancing – On July 8th, the members of the Belly Dance Class held its year-end celebration in Room #2 of the Dreiser Community Center. The room was filled with family and friends and lots of tasty refreshments. This class is instructed by Mrs. Xonia Wilson and sponsored by the African-American Association (“Association”). It will resume on Wednesday, September 9th at 7:00 p.m. in the Dreiser Community Center, Room #2. Join them! For a nominal fee, you will have fun and stay in shape. Call Xonia, 646-301-9438.

Soul Latin Line Dance Showcase – On July 11th, Cynthia Dixon and the Soul Latin Line Dancers presented a Line Dance Showcase featuring line dance groups from throughout the Metropolitan area, including Harlem Smooth Movers, I Just Wanna Dance, Brooklyn Groovers,

Najah & The Brick City Soul Line Dancers, B.E.S.T., DJ Danny’s ProFessional Line Dancers, Mary J. Line Dancers, The Connecticut Line Dancers and the Soul Latin Line Dancers from Co-op City. Ms. Ebony Lambright was a terrific MC and the music by DJ Woody really rocked. All went smoothly, thanks also to the efforts of Ms. Kim Umstead, of the Riverbay Corp. staff for resolving an important matter.

Summer Day Camp – The Association has a full camp of happy children which began 7/6 and will end 8/21.

Along with fun, games and trips, your child will receive an enrichment experience of storytelling, arts and crafts, science and mathematics review.

The Association sponsors the following ongoing programs and encourages your participation.

Yoga & Pilates Mat Classes – Tuesdays, 7:15 p.m., Dreiser Center, Rm. #2. Call Meena, 718-671-8364.

Soul Latin Line Dance Classes – Dance to Soul, Latin, and Gospel music.

This class will resume on Thursday, September 10th at 7:00 p.m. in Dreiser Center, Room #2. Call Cynthia, 917-9037073.

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, 917-5616211, or Iris, 917-838-7723.

Adult Study Group – The Institute for Youth meets on the 2nd & 4th Mondays, 7:00 p.m. The Book Study Group meets every 3rd Sunday, 1:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room 15. Call 718-379-5555.

General Membership Meeting – The Association is on a summer recess

There is a severe shortage of blood for the New York City area and the Hudson Valley Blood Services is appealing for blood donations. The Riverbay Community Blood Bank will be hosting a blood drive on Thursday, July 23, Bartow Community Center, Room 31, 3-7 p.m. with the assistance of Riverbay Corporation.

To encourage donations, all who respond to this call will receive two (2) free tickets to a Mets game. Those who are rejected for one reason or another will also receive tickets. Tickets will be mailed to those who donate.

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.nyblood center.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, and the collection syringe is smaller than that used in the conventional method. The choice is yours, 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 questions you may have.

All donors must be able to show picture ID and provide their Social Security number. Donating blood is relatively quick and easy. Most persons who are in reasonably good health is eligible to donate, even those on medications may donate with few exceptions. Should you have any questions regarding medical eligibility, you may contact the Hudson Valley, NY Blood

Hello, neighbors, happy summer.

Enjoy and please stay safe.

We are fortunate to have wonderful groundkeepers, and porters, the gardens in my area are so beautiful. I tell the groundkeeper thank you when I see him and I hope he stays right here for the next 25 years (smile). It’s just good to express appreciation.

SECTION 5 FUN DAY - is still in the works. The Section 5 Association is requesting all volunteers to contact your association to give your names

and phone number by July 23. If you need a tee-shirt, get your order in right away.

THE NEWSPAPER - We are fortunate enough to receive two community newspaper, the Co-op Times and the City News once a week conveniently delivered on each floors, but for some reason for weeks and months, it appears the papers are not touched or read by the shareholders. Now if someone knows how we can encourage the cooperators to pick up the

papers and read it, please share. I can only think perhaps the cooperators are busy working to provide for their homes that reading a paper is the least of their worries.

GAME NIGHT- for the summer will be Fridays, July 17th and August 14th. Flyers will be posted.

REMINDER - During the summer, if you encounter any issues regarding your apartment, etc., please call CSO (Cooperator Service Office) at 718320-3300.

and the next general membership meeting will be changed to Thursday.

The exact date will be announced. Said meeting will be held in Room 15 of the Dreiser Community Center. 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: CoopcityAfrianamericanassoc.

Please enjoy the lovely summer weather safely. Don’t drink and drive!

Don’t text and drive!

—Francine Reva Jones

Blood is Urgently Needed - Blood Bank coming July 23rd Donate & Receive 2 Free Tickets to the Mets

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Center at 1-800-688-0900. Please be sure to eat prior to donating. Light refreshments will be available upon completion of your donation.

Remember, close to 2,000 men, women and children, including cancer, transplant and surgery patients, trauma victims, newborn babies and many more in our community need blood transfusions each day.

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 718-3203300, Ext. 3409.

“Live and Let Live is Good – Live and Help Live is Better” —Joe Boiko CONGRATULATIONS - to all of the graduates, and may they reach their goals and dreams in life.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY – to those in the month of July. To those celebrating that special occasion, congratulations.

We wish all of our sick and shut-in a speedy recovery.

To those who lost a loved one, we extend our deepest sympathy and condolences. Please keep our Board members in prayer and pray for this nation.

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Defensive driving returns in September Black Forum defensive driving course is on hiatus until September 12 in Rm. 1, Dreiser Community Center, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Lower your liability insurance cost by 10% and remove up to 4 points from your driver’s license.

Sound Off, Co-op City, coming soon We will be starting Sound Off, Co-op City, for all cooperators to discuss and debate issues of particular relevance to living in Co-op City, matters that affect our quality of life, social interactions, education, commercial, jobs, and other topics. Meetings will be held once or twice a month. More to follow. Tentative start in early September. If interested, please call (718) 320-8035.

Black Forum Aerobics and Zumba It’s time to get in shape, get healthy

and feel healthy. Aerobics classes are held Mondays and Wednesdays; 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.

Cooking classes coming If you enjoy cooking or would like to learn how to prepare healthy meals for yourself and your/or your family, please give contact us at (718) 320-8035.

Harrah’s Casino & Golden Corral Buffet We are going to Harrah’s Casino and Golden Corral for all you can eat on Saturday, September 26. Cost is $65. Two payments, first one due on July 31 in the amount of $35; Second payment of $30 due August 28. No refunds. Call (718) 320-0033 or (917) 209-5334.

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. – 12:45 p.m.

Likewise, residents of Building 26, 30, 31, 34 and 35 must go to the Evangelical Church, 2350 Palmer Avenue, 11 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. on Thursdays to pick up food. For information, please call (718) 320-8035.

Male volunteers needed If you are a male between 16-20 years of age and live in the Dreiser Loop or DeKruif Place area, and have some time to volunteer with us at least 2 days a week, please call (718) 3208035.

Emergency Food Program We are open on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, 11 a.m. to 12:45 p.m., Room 20 in the Dreiser Center. Also, due to budget con-

Installation of new officers for the year July 1 -June 30, 2016: Outgoing President L. Jaysura proudly installed the following officers at the June 9 meeting: Kim Robinson, President; Judith Welsh, VP Edu-cation; Nicole Howerton, VP Membership; Miniimah Saafir, VP Public Relations; Novella Thomas, Treas.; Iris Soto, Sec'y; Joyce Wright, Sgt-at-Arms.

Said the new president, "We are eager and have already started helping members to improve in their communication and

leadership skills." In Toastmasters, “communication is not an option!”

Guests are welcome to visit the club the 1st and 3rd Thurs. of the month at 2049 Bartow Ave, Bronx, NY, LL at 7:30 p.m. sharp. Come and join. The only requirement is to be 18 years of age.

Meetings will be held throughout the summer, July 16, Aug. 6, and Aug. 20 and we look forward to seeing you at any one of our meetings.

Thanks to all our members and guests who came and helped us have a great meeting last Thurs. Thanks to Iris, Angela, Novella and Nicolle for their inspiring speeches and Joyce for her great Table Topics session.

It's the Toastmasters way to becoming a better public speaker and leader.

Toastmasters’ newly elected officers being sworn in.

—Lauretta Jaysura

Co-op City Toastmasters

Building 22 A&B

Our building’s trip to the Taj Mahal was a huge success. The weather was beautiful, everyone enjoyed the beach, boardwalk and shopping. Unfortunately, no one was a big winner, maybe next time.

Hope you join us on our next trip.

Check the bulletin board for next event.

Sad news…our secretary Elizabeth Williams’ son on the A side was in a car accident on Monday, July 6th. He did not survive. Our condolences to the family.

Thank you.

—Betty Leak

Rivers Run Community Garden

At the meeting last week, Victor Velez proudly plucked a nice ripe pound and a half eggplant from his bed and presented it to another lucky gardener. We heard it was seasoned with our fresh herbs and made the best eggplant parmesan. After the meeting, a few of us ran out and purchased eggplant seedlings to go with the tomatoes and basil and thyme...

We started constructing the children’s garden with Bronx Green Up and the Osborne Associates and will continue today between 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Try to make it if you can.

Victor Velez with his Rivers Run-grown On Sunday, July 19th, Elena “Mama- eggplant. razzi” Marrero will be conducting “Come Rock With Us,” a rock painting workshop Garden members are also encourbeginning at 2 p.m. All ages are welcome aged to take workshops sponsored by so bring your creativity.

GreenThumb and The Botanical GarWatch out for other creative programden, as well as working in other garming to be announced soon. dens. Knowledge is power and particiThe garden is open on Tuesday (4 p.m. pation in some of the workshops quali– dusk), Wednesday (10 a.m. to 1 p.m.), fies Rivers Run to receive FREE stuff, Friday (10 a.m. to 1 p.m.), Saturday (10 like fruit trees, plants, seeds, dirt, coma.m. to 5 p.m.) and Sunday (11 a.m. to 5 post, mulch and tools. p.m.) weather permitting. There are lots If you’d like to reach out to us, please of opportunities for members and volunemail us at Rivers_run@yahoo.com or teers at the garden so stop by, grab a tool call Denise Shelley at 917-232-2982 or and get dirty. Or just come by and take a me at 718-671-3801. See you soon. stroll.

—Gail Sharbaan

straints 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. Help us keep independent community organizations alive in Co-op City. Everyone is encouraged to join. Call or visit us, Room 20 in the Dreiser Community Center.

—Tony Illis

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Travel Events: (Coach Bus, Dreiser Loop – opposite H&R Block) ● August 17-19. (Mon.-Wed.), DOVER DOWNS HOTEL & CASINO, Dover, DE. Price: Double, $400 pp/single, $490. Casino rebate: TBD. Package includes - All You Can Eat Crabs at Woody’s Crab House, shopping at Rehoboth Outlet Stores; on day of return, stopping at the Harrington Raceway & Casino, Bonus: free slot play and free buffet. Contacts: Serita G., 347-5645722/Barbara W, 718-320-0500. ● September 12, (Saturday). GOSPEL LOBSTER FEAST IN THE POCONOS. Price: $175. Now $150 required payment. (FINAL PAYMENT of $25 due August 10th or sooner. All You Can Eat Lobsters and a variety of 50+ items on menu, such as crab legs, shrimp, scallops, mussels, Salmon, prime rib of beef, etc. Live Choir with uplifting Gospel Music. Shopping

Community Protestant 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) 8629172.

SUMMER CHURCH SCHEDULE (DRESSDOWN ATTIRE, JULY 5 – SEPTEMBER 13) Adult Sunday School - 9:00 a.m.

Worship Service - 10:00 a.m.

Communion Service - Every first and third Sundays Prayer Meeting and Bible Study – Wednesday at 7:00 p.m.

The following programs are at the Church’s Annex: 2053 Asch Loop North (Co-op City) Morning Prayer Services - Tuesday, 6:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.

Neighborhood Bible Study - Thursday at 10:00 a.m.

Extension of Prayer and Worship Service – Every first, second and third Fridays at 7:00 p.m.

OTHER SCHEDULED EVENTS July 26th, 10:00 a.m., FAMILY AND FRIENDS DAY CELEBRATION at Community Protestant Church. All are welcome.

Saturday, October 17th, 9:00 p.m. - 2:00 a.m. – Enjoy a great evening of entertainment at the South Carolina Committee’s Annual Black and White Affair in Dreiser Auditorium, 177 Dreiser Loop, Co-op City. Music by DJ Jimmy Pressley. Ticket: $25 in advance (no tickets sold at door) available by calling (718) 379-8514, (718) 671-5493, (718) 6710231.

The Women’s Guild invites you to join us on our Christmas/New Year extravaganza, December 22, 2015 – January 3, 2016. A fantastic 12-night Southern Caribbean cruise aboard the magnificent Queen Mary 2, departing from New York, Red Hook in Brooklyn. Ports of Call: St. Thomas, Charlotte Amalie; St. Kitts, Basseterre; St. Lucia, Castries; St. Maarten, Phillipsburg; Tortola, Road Town.

To make a reservation or for additional information about the cruise, please call (718) 320-1435 or (718) 671-5961.

For Devotion …

“Let us run with patience the race that is set before us, Looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher Of our faith.” —(Hebrews 12:1-2) 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

Retirees of Dreiser Loop

Woodbury Commons. Travel by coach bus, Bob Mann Tours. Contacts: Serita G., 347-564-5722/Barbara W, 718-320-0500.

Theatre Committee: (*prices include transportation/Dreiser Loop): ● Wed., Sept. 16th, 11:15 a.m. show. Price: $68.

BACKWARDS IN HIGH HEELS. Westchester Broadway Theatre. The Ginger Roger Music. SOLD OUT! Wait list. Contact: Marie Green-Ryan, 718379-0377. ● Fri., Nov. 20th, 11:00 a.m. show. Price: $69.

RADIO CITY CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR. $30 deposit required now to reserve seat. Pay in full ASAP. (NOTE: After July 1st, ticket price increased to $69.) Contact: Ione Edwards, 718379-7756. ● March 10, 2016. Price: $117. COLOR PURPLE.

Jacob Theatre, 242 W. 45 St. Contact: Eleanor Barlow, 718-324-7847.

Good And Welfare Those of you still under the weather, know that you are thought of warmly and wished brighter days.

Call Josephine Flowers, 718-320-0539, regarding illnesses and bereavements.

A deposit is required to reserve your seat, and please note - NO deposit, NO seat. Check/money order addressed to RETIREES OF DREISER LOOP. Committee members will be available in Dreiser clubroom 19 (718-379-0377) on Mondays and/or Thursdays, 2:30-5:00 p.m.

"God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change; Courage to change the things I can; And wisdom to know the difference.” - Reinhold Niebuhr —Claudette Davis

On July 11, 2015 the National Council of Negro Women, Inc. and the Community Education Group will be having their 7th Annual HIV Testing Event at the Dorothy I. Height Building at 633 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, DC. Free, confidential HIV testing and health information will be available for the general public. Just as our national body is vitally interested in health issues in our communities, our Health Committee is busily preparing for our annual Community Health Fair which will be on Saturday, September 26, from 1 to 4 p.m. in Dreiser Auditorium, 177 Dreiser Loop. This health fair will have exhibitors from AARP, Council of Senior Centers & Services, Jackie Cauthen, RN, an exercise specialist, Poison Prevention Services and Domestic Violence Prevention Program and many, many more.

For more information, call 718-379-3788.

Please, members of NCNW, also remember that our organization was established in 1935, so in 2015, we are celebrating our 80th anniversary. Please step up to the plate and donate a gift of $80 to our national headquarters as was read in correspondence at our last membership meeting. Checks made payable to National Council of Negro Women can be mailed to our P.O. mailbox and they will be forwarded as a group by our treasurer to our national headquarters. That will show the strength and

commitment of Co-op City Section.

Members are reminded of the NCNW Northeast Regional Leadership Training Conference that will take place October 30-November 1, at the Crystal Springs Resort in Vernon, NJ. All NCNW sections in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Pennsylvania and Massachusetts will be meeting to discuss such topics as Membership, Section Operations, Protocol, Programs and Finance. All members of NCNW Co-op City Section are invited to attend. Please contact President Dorcas Lay if you are interested in attending.

Start planning now to travel with NCNW to Italy in 2016! We will be sponsoring a perfect one-week vacation from September 11-18, 2016 in Florence, Rome and Venice. A delicious Italian dinner with wine at a famous restaurant awaits you on the first day in each city. Our trip will include seeing the Colosseum, the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel, Michelangelo’s David, gondola ride on the Venetian canals, St. Mark’s Square and Doges’ Palace and so much more. For more information, call: 718-320-2366 or 718-655-9034 or 718-538-8606.

We need volunteers to donate a couple of hours during the summer to help beautify our meeting rooms.

Volunteers, please contact Maxine Sullivan.

—Joyce Howard

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120 DeKruif Place (street level).

Praise and Worship begins at 9:30 a.m. Church telephone (347) 346-5790, email: fatwcc@aol.com.

Weekly Worship Experiences: 6:00 p.m., Wednesday Prayer Service; 6:30 p.m., Wednesday Bible Study; Sunday Morning Worship, 9:30 a.m. Teen Church, 10:00 a.m., 2nd Sundays; Children's Church, 3rd Sundays (K-3); Older Children's Church, 4th Sundays (4th-7th).

Church Motto: "We are Christ-centered, family-focused with power and authority."

Church Mission: To empower, educate and motivate men, women, boys and girls to reach their full potential and live abundant lives through preaching and teaching the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

Come worship with us—where we honor tradition, but are not bound by it!

All are welcome to join us any and

every Sunday because our goal is to share the Gospel of Jesus Christ in LOVE through teaching and preaching the Word of God from the Bible.

August 2 is Education Sunday at FATWCC and we are pleased to welcome Rev. Dr. Dale Irvin, President of New York Theological Seminary and World Christianity Scholar as our Guest Preacher/Teacher! If you have never heard him preach, you don't want to miss this at 9:30 a.m. I'm asking all disciples of FATWCC to wear your church pride tee-shirts and come with your questions. We will celebrate the Lord's Supper following the sermon.

Better Youth Generation Performing Arts and Choir: We will be auditioning for 20 spots of youth between the ages of 7 and 18. This is a Christian-based group which will perform both Gospel and Inspirational materials throughout the 5 boroughs

and Lower-Westchester County. All graduating performers will receive a college scholarship. Auditions will be scheduled and held September 12th from 12 p.m. - 2 p.m.

HOLD THE DATE: 10th Church Anniversary…We would like to invite you to celebrate the life of our church on October 10 for our Anniversary Luncheon at Maestro's where Rev. Dr. Demetrius Carolina will be our guest preacher at noon. Adult tickets are $65 and children up to 12, $35. On Sunday, October 11th at 9:30 a.m., Rev. Dr. Carl Washington, Jr. will be our guest preacher. We are so excited with how God has used us in the community!

This is our first celebration in 10 years because we wanted to actually do work on God's behalf and the community before celebrating.

2nd Worship Service: Beginning October 18th at 12:30 p.m., we will be

adding an additional worship service!!

It will be a non-traditional Free 2 Worship Hour of Power!! We are so excited!! Like our current worship service, this will be for everyone!!! If you love Jesus and for whatever reason have felt marginalized and kept from him, this is for you!! If you're trying to start or grow a business and need godlyencouragement and inspiration, this is for you!! If you are raising a family and want the guidance of the Holy Spirit, this is for you!! Prepare to join us!! If you are in between churches and want to take an active role in our preparation for this new move of God, please email Pastor Jenkins expressing your interest at fatwcc@aol.com.

God will be praised!!

Remember, it's never about us, but always about the goodness of the Lord.

—Pastor Deborah D. Jenkins

"You have heard that it was said, 'You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy.' But I say to you, love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who spitefully use you and persecute you, that you may be sons of your Father in heaven; for He makes His sun rise on the evil and on the good, and sends rain on the just and on the unjust."—Matthew 5:43-45 Spiritual Food For Thought: God is vitally interested in how you treat others. It is His desire that you respect and value every human being regardless of their position or station in life. It is time for God’s chosen ones to be done with all prejudice and unrighteous judgment. You may disagree with the

decisions and actions of others, but that must not be a basis for mistreatment.

On behalf of Pastors Boyce and Carol Landrum and the Greater Love family, we welcome and encourage you to fellowship with us. Greater Love is a teaching, preaching, tithing, faith and Bible way ministry. We believe that anyone can be saved according to our foundational Scripture, Romans 10:9, “For if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.” Our vision is to change hearts, change minds and change lives by teaching you about the salvation that is graciously offered and freely given in Jesus Christ.

Praise God for Greater Love’s born

again believers who were water baptized in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit on Saturday, July 11th: Michael Allen, Ophelia Hall, Tyann Salter, and Richard States. Following their baptism, the participants shared in the Lord’s Supper, received a certificate of baptism and a congratulatory luncheon was held on their behalf.

Greater Love Baptist Church is conveniently located at 900 Co-op City Blvd. (Bldg. 2A), on the ground level, Bronx, N.Y., 10475; main entrance red buzzer. Free parking is available in Garage #1 on Darrow Place Weekly Schedule Church phone: 347-920-5607; email: glcubc@optonline.net.

Sunday Bible School for Young People: 10:00 a.m. (sharp) Sunday Morning Worship: 11:00 a.m.

Holy Communion – First Sunday Adult Bible Study/Discipleship Class: Tuesday evenings, 7:00 p.m.

Training for Service - A Survey of the Bible: Thursdays at 7:00 p.m.

Family Movie Nite: Third Friday: 6:30 p.m.

Youth Bible Study/Rehearsal: 2nd & 4th Fri. at 6:30 p.m.

We still accept non-perishable and toiletry donations for our Food Pantry.

Feel free to stop in or give us a call.

God bless all in the community who continue to support our pantry and Christian library.

—Pastor Carol Landrum

Fr. Taylor and the congregation of St. Joseph’s cordially invite you to worship with us in Co-op City at 155 Dreiser Loop, lower level. All are welcome.

Weekly Schedule: Sunday service with Holy Communion and Sunday School are both at 9 a.m. Every 4th Sunday, our children participate in the reading of the lessons and every 5th Sunday, our young adults assist in the

service. Bible study is held each Wednesday at 7 p.m. Choir rehearsal is on Thursday at 7 p.m.

The (ECW) Episcopal Church Women meet immediately after service on the 1st Sunday of each month. Membership is open to all women of the church and dues are $2 per month. The men hold their meeting after service on the 2nd Sunday of each month.

P.S. Summer Break: The Sunday

School is officially on summer break.

The choir will continue to August 2 and then, together with all other groups, break for the remainder of summer and return to regular schedule on Sunday, September 13.

We look forward to welcoming everyone to service at 9:00 a.m. on Sunday, July 19, when we will celebrate the Eighth Sunday after Pentecost.

Outreach Program: We continue to

collect non-perishable food for the feeding program at Grace Episcopal Church in West Farms. Please remember to donate.

For additional information on all of the above, please call the church at 718-320-0844, or visit our website: http://www.stjosephsepcbronx.org.

“The Lord is my shepherd; * I shall not be in want.” (Psalm 23:1) —M. Chambers

Greater Love Baptist Church

St. Joseph’s Episcopal Anglican Church

Wed., July 22

Tues., July 21

Mon., July 20

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Bartow,

Einstein,

Dreiser,

Activities in Room 31 unless otherwise noted

Activities in Room 49 unless otherwise noted

Activities in Room 7 unless otherwise noted

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 1-3 p.m., Rm. 35 Pokeno 3-4 p.m., Rm. 35 Diabetes Support Group 2nd Monday of the month, 1 p.m.

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

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

Stay Well Exercise (On Vacation July & August) Mind Teasers 12-1pm, Rm 4 Diabetes Support Group 1 p.m. – Last Monday of the month Gentle Yoga 1:15-2 p.m., Rm 2 Basic Cell Phone & iPad Training 1:30-2:30 p.m.

Intermediate Yoga 2-3 p.m., Rm. 2

Word Games 9:30-11am Bingo 12:30-2:00 p.m.

Weight Management 10 - 11:30 a.m., Bartow Office Arthritis Exercises 11 a.m.-noon Library 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m.

Tablet class 1st & 3rd Bereavement Counseling 2:00pm, Rm. 25, 12:401:40pm, Bartow Office Cell Phone Class 2nd & 4th, Bartow Office, 12:401:40 p.m.

Card Games 2-4 p.m.

Dominoes 2:30 p.m.

Word Games 9:3011:30 a.m.

Current Events 10 a.m.

Health Current Events Club 10 a.m., Bartow office Bingo 12:30-2 p.m.

Walking Club 9:3010:30 a.m. (For summer) Caregiver Support Group 1 p.m., 1st & 3rd Tues Card Games 2-4 p.m.

Dominoes 2:30 p.m.

Blood Pressure 9-10 a.m. 1st & 3rd Wed. Word Games 9:3011:30 a.m.

Stay Well Exercise (on vacation until September) Line Dancing 11 a.m.12 p.m.

Bingo 12:30-2 p.m.

Card Games 2-4 p.m.

Dominoes 2:30 p.m.

Thurs., July 23

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

Word Games 9:3011:30 a.m.

Chat Session 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m.

Bingo 12:30- 2 p.m.

Card Games 2-4 p.m.

Dominoes 2:30 p.m.

Men’s Line Dancing

Fri., July 24

9 -10am

Dominoes 10 a.m.

Tai Chi 11 a.m., Rm. 45

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

Alert & Alive (On Vacation July & August)

Matinee Movie 10 a.m.-noon, Rm. 45 Pokeno 1-3 p.m., Rm. 35

Cultural Dance 10:30– 11:30 a.m., Aud. B Mind Teasers 12-1 p.m., Rm. 4 Zumba 1-2 p.m., Aud. A

Dominoes 10 a.m., Rm. 45

Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session 9:3010:30 a.m.

Spelling Bee 10 a.m.

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

Spanish Practice Class 10:30 a.m., Computer Lab

Tai Chi (On Vacation July - Sept. 9)

Zumba 11 a.m.-12 p.m., Rm. 45

Mind Teasers 12-1 p.m., Rm. 4 Art Class 1-3 p.m.

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

Dominoes 10 a.m., Rm. 45 Stay Well Exercise 10-11 a.m., Rm. 45 Spelling Bee 11 a.m.

Grandparent Connection 1st & 3rd Thurs. computer lab, 10:30 a.m.

Arthritis Exercise Class 11 a.m.-12 p.m., Rm. 45 Word search 11 a.m.-12 p.m.

Pokeno 1-3 p.m., Rm. 35

Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session 9:3010:30 a.m.

Blood Pressure 1011:30 a.m., 1st & 3rd Thu., 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 Drama Club (On Vacation July & August)

Dominoes 10am, Rm. 45 Crochet & Knitting

Word Games

Art 10am, Rm. 45

9:30am-11:30am

Bingo 1pm

Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session

Card Games 2-4pm

9:30-10: 11am-12:00pm

Women’s Line Dancing 10-11:30am

Chat Session 10am Bingo 12:30-2:30pm

Meditative Moments

Rm. 25

Blood Pressure 2nd & 4th Friday 10:00 -

Piano Sing-along

11:30am, Rm. 45

11am-12pm

Bingo 1-3pm, Rm. 35

Card Games 2-4pm Dominoes 2:30pm

10am-12:00pm

11am–12pm Rm. 8 Mind Teasers 12pm1:00pm, Rm. 4 Card Games, Dominoes 2-4:00pm

Pokeno 3-4pm, Rm. 35 (Schedule subject to change without notice)

Fee for lunch is $2.00 & $4.00 for guest *Menu subject to change without notice.

Alternate Kosher Meals are also available

ALL meals served w/margarine and fresh milk Bartow Center (718) 320-2066, Ext. 2010 Dreiser Center (718) 320-1345 • Einstein Center (718) 671-5161

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

New Payment Schedule - Payments for trips @ the Bartow office can be made Monday – Friday: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. & 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. (Only) Funded by: The NYC Department for the Aging, The NYS Office for the Aging and Riverbay Corporation.

Date:

Kosher

Non-Kosher

Soups, Breads and Desserts

Alternate Kosher Meals are also available

Mon., July 20

Vitamin C enriched 100% Pineapple apple juice Breaded fillet of Sole Pasta marinara Kale & garlic

Salmon fettuccine alfredo Normandy blend

Whole wheat bread Fresh fruit

Mango chutney pork roast Baked sweet potato California blend vegetables

Whole wheat bread Fresh fruit

Alt Veggie cutlet

Tues, July 21

Vitamin C enriched 100% Orange juice Vegetable Spanish omelet Corn Alt: Tuna salad

Wed., July 22

Vitamin C enriched 100% Pineapple apple juice Baked Tilapia Francaise w/mustard sauce Rice a Roni Green beans & tomatoes

Chicken parmesan Mushroom barley soup Pasta Whole wheat bread Avocado Fresh fruit Italian blend vegetables

Alt: Egg salad

Thurs., July 23

Fri., July 24

Vitamin C enriched 100% Apple juice Beef stroganoff Vegetarian cutlet Baby carrots w/parsley Whole wheat pita bread Hummus Fresh fruit Tossed salad Garlic mashed potatoes Alt: Tuna salad Vitamin C enriched 100% Orange juice Cold Gefilte fish Potato salad Cabbage & carrot slaw Alt: Egg salad

Codfish salad Baked brown rice pilaf Spinach, apple & red onion salad

Upcoming Events/Trips

There will be no refunds for all trips.

All trips include roundtrip transportation!

All trips must be paid in advance - No exceptions.

JASA has a system which is called Phone Tree. We will be using this system periodically to send announcements to you by phone about JASA's activities and services.

(FREE) LiveOn NY - SCRIE Application Assistance/SNAP (food stamps) Medicare Savings Program & Medicaid, Friday, July 31st, August 14th & 28th, September 11th & 25th. Bring documents that verify the following: Government issued ID, Address/affidavit, and Total household income (such as 2015 Social Security award letter which will include monthly or yearly benefits, 2014 pension letter, 2014 income tax returns & Maintenance/Carrying charge Receipt) 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. First come, first served!

(FREE) Senior Splash 2015 – Tuesdays, July 21st through August 18th & Thursdays from August 6th through August 20. JASA will provide transportation to Senior Splash at the Highbridge Pool (Amsterdam Avenue & West 173rd St. in Manhattan) for aquatics from 10 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. Pick-ups: Bartow, 8:15 a.m.; Einstein, 8:30 a.m. & Dreiser, 8:45 a.m.

Bereavement Support Group – Mondays at 2 p.m., 2049 Bartow Avenue, Room 25.

Farmers Market Coupons will be distributed on Thursday, July 23rd at 9:30 a.m. in all 3 senior centers. You must be 60 years or older. Only one booklet may be issued to a household. Seniors must provide proof of income and sign the 2015 statement of eligibility. First come, first served!

Jersey Gardens Indoor Outlet Mall $15. Wednesday, July 22nd. Bartow, 8:30 a.m.; Einstein, 8:45 a.m. & Dreiser, 9 a.m.

Empire Casino – Friday, July 24th, $5. Bartow, 9:30 a.m.; Einstein, 9:45 a.m. & Dreiser, 10 a.m. (Wait list only.)

Union Square Green Market Tour – Monday, July 27th, $4. Bartow, 8:30 a.m.; Einstein, 8:45 a.m. & Dreiser, 9 a.m.

(Wait list only.)

Woodbury Commons – Monday, July 27th, $15. Bartow, 8:30 a.m.; Einstein,

Whole wheat Fresh fruit

8:45 a.m. & Dreiser, 9 a.m.

Birthday Party –Wednesday, July 29th, 2049 Bartow Senior Center, Room 31, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Celebrate with Signore Louise on her 103rd birthday!

Music by DJ Woody. Menu: TBA. Super Wal-Mart – Thursday, July 30th, $15. Bartow, 8:30 a.m.; Einstein, 8:45 a.m. & Dreiser, 9 a.m. (Wait list only.)

Fairway – Friday, July 31st, $3.

Bartow, 9:30 a.m.; Einstein, 9:45 a.m. & Dreiser, 10 a.m.

City Island - Seafood City, Friday, July 31st, $3. Bartow, 11:15 a.m.; Einstein, 11:30 a.m. & Dreiser, 11:45 a.m. (Wait list only.)

Hawaiian Island Show – Lake Harmony, PA – Thursday, July 30th, $40.

(Coach Bus). Trip includes Welcome Reception w/homemade cake, coffee, tea, juice. Luncheon/dinner buffet, w/beer, wine/soda. Indoor pool, bowling, movies, miniature golf and other activities to be announced. Bartow, 8 a.m.; Dreiser, 8:15 and Einstein, 8:30 a.m. (Wait list only.)

Computer Courses – Computer courses on Monday & Thursday for beginners, 9 a.m. to 10 a.m.; Intermediate, 10:05 a.m. – 11:05 a.m. & advance, 11:10 a.m. – 12:10 p.m. at the 135 Einstein Computer Lab, Room 35. To register for the courses, please call the Bartow office, 718-3202066. The courses are for 8 weeks. (Only 6 seats available for each course.)

Tablet/Cell Phones classes, Mondays – Tablet class is every 1st & 3rd Monday and the cell phone class is every 2nd & 4th Monday in the JASA 2049 Bartow Avenue office from 12:40 p.m. – 1:40 p.m. Please call to register.

Statue of Liberty Lunch Cruise on Spirit Cruises – Friday, August 14th, $50.

Boarding time: 11:30 a.m.; Cruise time: 12 p.m.-2 p.m. Boarding at Chelsea Pier 62.

Bartow, 9 a.m.; Einstein, 9:15 a.m. & Dreiser, 9:30 a.m. (Only 33 seats available.) Lunch buffet– Organic mixed field greens, organic spinach & kale salad, Mediterranean couscous & chick pea salad, roast Salmon & Tilapia, chicken parmesan, meatballs, baked ziti, roast broccoli, maple & mustard glazed pork loin & desserts.

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WEEKLY SCHEDULE

AARP Chapter #4997

FYI - 1: Caregivers Outreach Ministry Empowerment & AARP Chapter #4997 presents FREE one-on-one Computer Training Sessions – starting Monday, July 6th – August 14; 3 sessions/day: 10 a.m.11 a.m., 11-12 p.m. or 1 p.m.-2 p.m., Monday-Thursday. Classes are held at 177 Dreiser Loop, Room O, 2nd floor.

Feel free to bring your own iPhone, iPad, Tablet, Laptop and other Mobile devices.

You will be shown how to set-up an email, a Facebook account, save your pictures, make-up a flyer and other documents. Please RSVP, 718-379-3159 to secure your place.

FYI - 2: With the sponsorship of Blue Sky Travel, we will be raffling off an Evening for Two on the Essex Clipper Dinner Train – October 3. It will include: a 2-1/2 hour train ride; 4-course meal w/coffee/tea (gratuities and beverages not included); departing from the Bronx; deluxe Coach Bus transportation to/from Essex, CT. Raffle tickets are $5 – on sale NOW! Drawing will be held on WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30th at 1 p.m. in the AARP Office, Room “O” in Dreiser Community Center. Contact Stella Baker, 718-379-2088, or 718-3201946 (office) for raffle tickets and additional information.

Get well wishes to President Collins.

To our sick, on the mend and shut-in members, and those bereaved members, please know that you are in our prayers. Contact Frances Wilson, Good & Welfare Coordinator, 718-671-5493.

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2015 Tour Activities JULY 23 – Ace in the Hole: A Tribute to the Temptations at the Brownstone – Deluxe Motorcoach, family-style luncheon; entertainment w/a live Band and the Boutique Corner. $98/person. WAITING LIST AVAILABLE. Contact Jean, 718-379-3742.

OCTOBER 30-NOVEMBER 13 – Autumn repositioning 15-day Cruise on the Norwegian Dawn – WAITING LIST ONLY. Deluxe Motorcoach to Boston, MA to board the ship going to San Juan, PR; Bonaire Curacao and Aruba; Ocho Rios, Jamaica; Georgetown in Cayman Islands; Cozumel, Mexico; returning to New Orleans, LA to fly back to New York….Double Occupancy - Inside State Room - $1,853; Ocean View - $2,253 and Balcony - $2,553; Insurance and 1st deposit ($600/person) due at time of reservation; 2nd payment due June 5th and final payment due 7/15. Contact Jean, 718-379-3742.

DECEMBER 30 – JANUARY 1, 2016 – Royal New Year’s Eve Gala at the Desmond…$559/double; $669/ single and $549/triple. Trip insurance available. Contact Jean, 718-379-3742.

2016 Tour Activities MARCH 28 - 29, 2016 – Sampson: the Strongest Man who ever lived...at the Sight & Sound Theater; w/a stop at the Sands Casino – 2 days/1 night; $293/double; $341/single; $277/triple.

Contact Jean, 718-379-3742, for additional information. —Delores Debnam

Goose Island Seniors

Baychester Library Events VISIT THE LIBRARY - A GREAT WEALTH OF INFORMATION Events for July CR Program - Mondays, 3:30 p.m.: July 20 - Superhero Bookmarks; July 27 - Build-a-Superhero.

Toddler Time - Tuesdays, 11 a.m.

Teen Tech Time - Tuesday, July 21, 3 p.m.

Summer Reading Kick-Off Celebration! Tuesday, July 21, 2:00 p.m.: Stop by and accompany us as we kick off our Summer Reading 2015 season with light refreshments, socializing and performances by the Bartow Swingers and the Dancing Gents!

Knitting Basics for Adults — Wednesday, July 15, 11 a.m.

CR Spy Academy - Wednesdays, 3:30 p.m.

Tech Connect (Excel) - Wednesday, July 29, 5:00-6:30 p.m.

YA Program Craft it w/Comics — Thursday, July 23, 3 p.m.

CR Program Color Me Crazy — Thursday, July 23, 3 p.m.

Line Dancing Performance by The Bartow Swingers & The Dancing Gents! Tuesday, July 28, 2:00 p.m. with instructor Ms. Voncile Mallory Click On - Fridays, 10:30 a.m.; July 24 (Email); July 30 (MS Word) Toddler Crafternoon Flying Airplanes — Friday, July 24, 11 a.m.

YA Program Science of Superheroes — Thursday, July 30, 2 p.m.

Hot Spot Lending Event — Saturday, July 18 & July 25, 11 a.m.

Film — Saturday, July 18, 2 p.m.; The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Pt. 1 Summer Superheroes program for 1-8 Grades - July 6 - August 20, Mondays/Wednesdays or Tuesdays/Thursdays, 2-5 p.m. Enrollment required.

The New York Public Library Baychester Branch • 2049 Asch Loop • Bronx, NY 10475 (Fully Wheelchair Accessible) HOURS: Monday & Wednesday, 10-7; Tuesday & Thursday, 10-6; Friday & Saturday, 10-5. Libros En Español (Books in Spanish). HORARIO DE LA BIBLIOTECA: Lunes 10-7, Martes 10-6, Miércoles 10-7, Jueves 10-6, Viernes 10-5, Sábado 10-5, Domingo Cerrado.

718.379.6700 FREE ADMISSION TO ALL

On Wednesday, July 18, Bingo will be played in Room 39 at 1:30 p.m.

Coffee, tea, and cookies served during intermission.

Our trip to the Tropicana Casino in A.C. is on July 28. Cost is $33. Return $25 slot cash. Don’t forget your picture I.D. Wednesday, October 14, our trip to Westchester Broadway Theater On Wednesday, August 12 is our trip to LaNevis to see a rollicking Motown show. The price is $75. Lunch is included.

Menu: Pasta marinara, chicken Francais, roast beef with gravy, vegetables, cheesecake, coffee or tea. Soda on table. Tickets for free bar drinks are also included. Final

payment must be in by July 23. Pick-up time is 8:30 a.m.

See the iconic musical Showboat.

There are 6 entrees to select from and will be at your table, including dessert, coffee or tea. Price is $80, which may be paid out at your convenience. Final payment must be made by Sept. 1.

Pick-up time is 9 a.m. Designated spots for all trips are Einstein Loop, Asch Loop, and Dreiser Loop.

Our club hours are Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Call us at 718-379-9613.

Leave your name and number, and we will return your call.

We wish everyone a happy and healthy summer. —Ann Schlanger

Einstein Cancer Fund

We will be going to Bally’s Casino on Tuesday, August 11th. The cost per person is $33 and the casino package of $20 slot play. The time of pick-up is 8 a.m. starting at Einstein Loop, followed by Asch Loop and Dreiser Loop.

Thursday, September 17th – Social Security comedy at the Hunterdon Hills Playhouse. Enjoy their delicious entrees served with salad and vegetables and of course their famous unlimited desserts buffet.

The cost per person, $79, can be paid off in part or whole amounts.

Saturday, October 3rd – Annual Raffle Luncheon at the Seashore

Restaurant – City Island. Cost per person, $52. Enjoy their five selections of entrées you choose from. All served with antipasto to their delicious strawberry layered cake. Donations of gift cards are gratefully accepted. As in any of our functions, all profits are donated to our three charities.

For all of the above agendas, call Loretta at 718-671-2958, Annie E at 718-320-1874 or Lydia at 718-6713005, Monday to Saturday, 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., and 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Good health and healings are wished to all.

—Lydia Ruas

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Reflections

by Rabbi Solomon I. Berl Spiritual Leader of Young Israel Synagogue The way we approach life can make the difference between misery or contentment, frustration or fulfillment.

A distraught woman in a Boston hotel called the manager, and said, “I’m dizzy and faint, my whole body is trembling. Someone in the next room has been banging on a piano all day. If you don’t have it stopped, I will collapse.”

“I wish I could help you, Madam, but I don’t dare. That pianist is rehearsing for his concert tonight in Symphony Hall.”

The complaining woman responded with excitement and immediately began inviting friends in to listen.

Different attitudes have improved all of our lives.

In the past three decades, our changed attitudes toward converts, minorities, and women have enriched our lives. Our openness about aging, sexuality, and death has made us less fearful. Our acceptance of different lifestyles has reduced stress and opened new channels of communication. We are able to live more harmonious and productive lives when we see things from a positive perspective.

For a person’s attitude will determine whether life will be filled with fears or fulfilled with growth, achievement and significance.

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 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 7 p.m. Saturday morning

services start at 9 a.m., Rabbi Berl delivers his sermon at 10:30 a.m.

The Rabbi’s class on the Ethics of Our Fathers 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.

Rev. Dr. Gladys R. Little, Apostle, and Pastor & Evangelist Vernon Little greet everyone in the name of Jesus, that name which is above every name.

We want you to know that you are welcome in this house of the Lord! It is His house by ownership: it is our house by stewardship: and it can be your house by membership; so come on in and join with us. May God bless you in this house!

God, in His grace, can use anyone.

He desires willing hearts ready to be used. You might be surprised at what he can do through you. Let's look at

Scripture to support this. 1st Corinthians 1:25-31 says: 25 Because the foolishness of God is wiser than men, and the weakness of God is stronger than men.

26 For you see your calling, brethren, that not many wise according to the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble, are called.

27 But God has chosen the foolish things of the world to put to shame the wise, and God has chosen the weak things of the world to put to shame the things which are mighty; 28 and the base things of the world

Traditional Synagogue

Traditional Synagogue of Co-op City, Young Israel of Baychester, Section 5 at 120 Erdman Place (behind the lobby 27B), welcomes you to pray with them. Tel. for the Synagogue: 1718-379-6920.

Note: Our office hours are on Thursday from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. and on Sunday from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m.

Candle Lighting on Friday, July 24, is at 7:59 p.m.

Shabbat ends on today, Saturday, July 18, at 9:14 p.m.

Coming Events From now through the summer, Friday night services will be held at 7 p.m.

Services will be held today, Saturday, July 18, at 9 a.m. Join Rabbi Daniel Kronengold in prayer.

We hope that you will sign up to sponsor a Kiddish to take place after services on Saturdays.

August 16 – Due to the bad winter,

REMINDER: Be careful

If you are having work done in your apartment, shareholders – especially those who are elderly and/or who live alone – are reminded that all personal items should be secured in a safe location. This is for your own peace of mind, as well as the protection of the Riverbay workers/contractors coming into your home.

Riverbay employees wear identification badges and so do the various Riverbay-approved contractors seeking access to your home. Ask to see identification before allowing anyone to enter your apartment. If you are unsure, you should contact your local CSO at (718) 320-3300 (follow prompts), or Public Safety at (718) 671-3050.

Faith In God Church & Bible Institute

Shalom Jewish Funeral Home, Inc. George Farr - Funeral Director

(718) 828-1700 / 914-654-1700 Keeping Tradition Under Rabbinical Supervision

1528 Castle Hill Avenue Bronx, NY 10462 www.shalomjewish.com Services from Our Chapel, Graveside or Synagogue Parking Facilities • Pre-Arrangements

the Sisterhood brunch will take place on Sunday, August 16. Must be paid-up prior to the Bruch.

For Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, we are happy to announce that Cantor Ringel will be returning to us.

Dues are due for both the synagogue and Sisterhood.

Good and Welfare Keep open the date of November 8 for a Kosher Chinese luncheon. More details to follow at a later date.

Best wishes to all celebrating special occasions this month. We have tree certificates “in Honor of” or “in Memory of” a special occasion or a condolence.

The cost is $15 per tree.

If you are feeling under the weather, we wish you all a speedy recovery.

Mimi Berlofsky welcomes all calls at 347-427-4526.

We look forward to seeing you soon.

—Miriam Berlofsky

and the things which are despised God has chosen, and the things which are not, to bring to nothing the things that are 29 that no flesh should glory in His presence.

30 But of Him you are in Christ Jesus, who became for us wisdom from God - and righteousness and sanctification and redemption 31 that, as it is written, "He who glories, let him glory in the Lord."

Invitations Sweet Hour of Prayer is today at 3 p.m. Sunday School is tomorrow at 10

a.m. Our Sunday Morning Worship Service is at 11 a.m. Every 3rd Sunday following the morning worship, we serve Holy Communion.

If you’re into gospel rap/holy hiphop, go to www.soundcloud.com and download music from Vernon Little free of charge. He also has videos on YouTube. You will be blessed, encouraged, and inspired.

We are located at 171 Dreiser Loop in Section 1. Our phone # is (347) 276-4925. Jesus loves you, and so do we.

—Apostle Gladys R. Little

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Co-op City Baptist Church

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

The Co-op City Baptist Church is located at 135 Einstein Loop, Room 50. Our telephone number is 718320-3774. Visit us on the web at

www.coopcitybaptistchurch.org.

Mid-week worship service and Bible study classes are on hiatus for the summer and will resume on Wednesday, September 9. Prayer Services are also on hiatus and will resume on Friday, September 11.

On Sunday, July 19, the Lay Shepherd Pastoral Ministry will cele-

brate their 5th Anniversary at the 11 a.m. service. All are invited.

The annual church picnic will be held on Saturday, July 25, at Lake Compounce located in Bristol, CT. All tickets are $65, no children prices, and must be paid for immediately. Call 718-671-1918 or 718-320-3774 for additional information or reservations.

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

Pastors Nancy & Angelo Rosario and the membership invite you to worship and learn God’s Word for instructions in your life. You may visit us and maybe stay, but please visit and become a member at any of the many houses of worship in the Co-op City community that are teaching God’s Word. We are located at 127 Dreiser Loop (to the right of the Montefiore Health Clinic). 718-7909120. You can call the office and leave your prayer request for our prayer group that meets on Monday & Wednesday.

Schedule: Sunday Worship, Spanish, 9:30 a.m.; English Worship, 1:15 p.m.;

Sunday School, 11:30 a.m. for men, women and children. Separate classes for each. Monday study/prayer: 9:3011:30 a.m., Brother Steve. Wed. Prayer, 7-8:30 p.m. Office hours: Tues./Thurs., 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Visit our Goodwill Ministry at 163 Dreiser for a free coat and other items.

For credit restoration services, call 718-320-3873, churchofgodschildren @gmail.com.

Series of teachings with Q&A every Sunday in July & August: “Mold me, Shape me, Until I think like you, Lord.”

Romans 12:2. Come and receive the

freedom in Christ. Our vision of God is dependent upon the condition of our character. Our character determines whether or not truth can be revealed to us. Before we can say like Isaiah 6:1 “I saw the Lord,” there must be something in our character that conforms to the likeness of God. Until we are born again and really begin to see the kingdom of God, we only see from the perspective of our own biases. What we need is God’s surgical procedures—how He uses external circumstances to bring out the internal purification. Our priorities must be God first, God second and God third,

until our life is continually face to face with God and no one else is taken into account. Our prayers will then be, “In all the world, there is no one but You, dear God; there is no one but You.” Keep paying the price. Let God see that you are willing to live up to the vision. God bless.

For all our seniors who need technical help with computers, laptops, notebooks, etc., training classes are offered Mon.-Thursday, 10-11 a.m., 11-12 p.m. and 1-2 p.m. at 177 Dreiser Loop, Rm 0.

—Bishop Nancy Rosario

The Pentecostal Tabernacle invites everyone to attend worship service at 100 Co-op City Blvd., Building 22A, main lobby.

Sunday School for all age group will be held every Sunday morning beginning at 10:30 a.m. Mid-day worship service will begin at 11:45 a.m.

Evangelistic service will also be held Sunday evening at 7:30 p.m. Prayer and fasting service Wednesday morning at 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Bible study and prayer meeting Wednesday evening starting at 7:30 p.m.

Friday evening youth service starts at 7:30 p.m.

Focus: STAY IN THE SHIP. Fear not, Paul, thou must be brought before Caesar, and lo, God hath given thee all them that sail with thee, where-

fore, Sirs, be of good cheer: for I believe God, that it shall be even as it was told me.

ACTS 27: 24-25.

Although no one enjoys the trip, the journey of suffering is not our enemy. It is built into life to provide resistance and the struggle against it actually serves to make us stronger. The butterfly’s struggle to break out of its cocoon is what gives him the power to fly.

Without the struggle, it does not have the strength to perform and soon dies.

Paul even declared, Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me’ (11 Corinthians 12:9 some of those were personal struggles like his thorn in the flesh, but others were at the hands of people who considered Paul an enemy.

In the storms that life brings, God may seem far away from us, however, the Scriptures reveal: And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God. To them who are the called according to his purpose.

Romans 8:28) Paul was not indicating that all things are good, but that the mix of all things—both good and bad will work together to bring about results in a person’s life, if he loves the Lord. Paul further stated that a person must remain among those who are called according

to his purpose, in other words he must stay in the ship and remain committed to the purpose of God. Paul said to the centurion and the soldiers, that except these abide in the ship, he cannot be saved. Acts 27:31 Let us remain faithful to God every day in doing the work that He has called us to do.

For further information, call 718324-0334, 718-320-4218 or 718-2131727.

—Rev. R. Sibblies

Church of God’s Children

Pentecostal Tabernacle

Evangelical Church of Co-op City – UMC Open Doors, Open Hearts and Open Minds

Come & Visit Us – We welcome you to God’s House – Your House – One Family in Christ. We are a congregation with spirit-filled worship, offering a variety of opportunities for spiritual growth, fellowship and service to God and our community. We are a multi-ethnic, multicultural and bilingual congregation and all are welcome. Services are at the church at 2350 Palmer Avenue, across the street from Building 30. Parking is available. Our phone number is 718-3203795, and leave a message if there is no answer.

Sunday Services – The first Sunday of the month is a bilingual service with communion at 10 a.m. Each Sunday, the English Service is at 9 a.m. and the Spanish Service is at 11:30 a.m.

Children: Sunday School is at 10:30 a.m. Classes are for 3 yrs. – 12 yrs. The curriculum being used is The Super Book.

Prayer Night (English) & Prayer Morning (Spanish): The Lord said, “Whenever two or more are gathered in my name, I am in the midst of them.”

Matthew 18:20. Tuesday evenings at 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Thursday mornings at 10:30 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. Come and bring your prayer needs so we can pray together. Remember that prayer brings many blessings, which God has promised to all his children that have a personal relationship with Him. Crescendo Christian Music School:

Are you interested in learning how to play an instrument or to sing, come and join the music school. They teach piano, guitar, drums, violin, voice and other instruments. Registration for the summer & fall seasons are beginning and cost is 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 seniors.

Trip to Lancaster Pa.: On Friday, December 18, 2015 we are going to Sight & Sound Theater to see “Miracle of Christmas” also included in the trip is shopping at Rockville Square Mall and Dinner at Shady Maple. Transportation is included. The cost is $140/person and $100 for children 12 and under. A $50 deposit is required when making reservations. Call Barbara at 347-603-7473. If no answer, leave a message and someone will get back to you as soon as possible.

Flea Market: On Saturday, September 5, we are having our second annual flea market. Anyone interested in being a vendor, please call Pauline, (718) 320-1552 (mornings, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. or evenings between 5 p.m. & 8 p.m. only), Priscilla, (347) 987-8219 (if no answer, leave a message). Church number (718) 320-3795 (if no answer, leave a message). Applications will be mailed up to August 29th. For those who just want to shop, please come out and join us.

—Barbara Penn

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system, forwarding to appropriate departments for service. Applicant may work via telephone, two-way radio, and email in addition to communicating in person with various other field supervisors, departments, vendors and managers alike. Candidate must be detail oriented coupled with excellent customer service skills.

Job Description: Ideal candidate will: • Operate office machines, such as photocopiers and scanners, facsimile machines, voice mail systems, and personal computers.

• Answer telephones, direct calls, and take messages.

• Maintain and update filing, inventory, mailing, and database systems, either manually or using a computer.

• Communicate with shareholders, employees, and other individuals to answer questions, disseminate or explain information, take orders, and address complaints.

• Compile, copy, sort, and file records of office activities, business transactions, and other activities.

• Compute, record, and proofread data and other infor-

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mation, such as records or reports.

• Type, format, proofread, and edit correspondence and other documents, from notes or dictating machines, using computers.

• Complete work schedules, manage calendars, and arrange appointments.

• Review files, records, and other documents to obtain information to respond to requests.

• Conduct inventory and order materials, supplies, and services.

• Train other staff members to perform work activities, such as using computer applications.

• Count or organize materials.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements: • HS Diploma or equivalent is required. College degree is a plus.

• Successful candidate will have 6 months to a year of clerk experience.

• Candidate should have a working knowledge in Microsoft Office that includes MS Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint & Adobe products.

• Candidate should be able to type 30 to 40 wpm.

• Applicant must have ability to sit or walk for long periods of time, twist, kneel, push, stoop as well as lift and carry up to 20 pounds.

• Must be available for emergency work.

• Must be able to read and write in English.

• Bi-Lingual is a plus.

• Knowledge of Yardi and Foxpro is a plus Testing Requirements: Drug Screening Test, Background check.

Days and Hours: Monday – Friday; Hours will vary between 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

How to Apply: Applications are given out at the below address from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. All applicants are advised to submit a resume along with the application.

Applications are given out at the following address from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.: Riverbay Corporation Administration Office, 2049 Bartow Ave., Bronx, NY 10475; OR Resumes can be faxed to 718-320-3672 with the Job Title and Job Reference # on the TOP RIGHT CORNER of the resume. *Riverbay Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer*

MetroCard Bus to visit Co-op City next month

The MetroCard Bus will be visiting all three Co-op City locations again next month, 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.

On Thursday, August 6 and again on Thursday, August 20, 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 Einstein Loop (Elgar Place) from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

The MetroCard Bus, which stops in Co-op City, travels around the city, stopping at senior citizen centers, shopping centers and along major bus routes. Customers can handle all of their MetroCard needs, whether it is applying for or refilling a Reduced-Fare MetroCard, buying or refilling a regular MetroCard or asking MetroCardrelated questions. Senior citizens and people with disabilities may apply for the Reduced-Fare MetroCard on the Bus. They will need photo ID and seniors must show proof of age (at least 65 years old).

For more MetroCard information, please visit MTA’s website at www.mta.info and click on Fares and Tolls.

NYPD warns community about Green Dot MoneyPak and Money Gram scams

Co-op City residents, and especially seniors, are advised to be vigilant and not become victims of scammers using Money Grams and Green Dot MoneyPak cards.

According to the NYPD, while Money Grams and Green Dot MoneyPak cards are legitimate products, scammers are using them to steal money from their intended victims.

The scammers utilize a variety of schemes with some of the most common being the utility company, government agencies and IRS scams in which the victim is told that they owe money and the call is to immediately collect what is owed or else service will be shut off, or worse.

Additionally, the scammers may claim that a loved one is being held against their will, or has been involved in an accident and payment is needed to gain their freedom. They may also say that a grandchild or relative has been locked up in another country and needs bail money.

Victims are also told that they won the lottery or some type of sweepstakes and money is needed to claim the winnings or for taxes on the prize. If you have to pay for a prize you won, you didn’t win, the NYPD warns.

The Green Dot MoneyPak scam is a phone scam where the victim is called by someone claiming to work at a utility company, for example, Con Ed or a cable company, or a government agency, such as the Department of Finance, and they are collecting money that is past due.

The caller then informs the victim that they can avoid service interruption, arrest or deportation, if they immediately bring their account up to date by paying the past due amount using a Money Gram or Green Dot MoneyPak card that can be purchased at a local store.

The caller instructs the victim to purchase a Money Gram or a Green Dot MoneyPak card in a specified amount and call a phone number that the caller gives to the victim once this has been done.

The victim proceeds to purchase the Green Dot card at a local store and then calls the number they were given by the caller to satisfy the debt. The victim is then instructed to scratch off and read the MoneyPak card serial number to the perpetrator. The perpetrator then drains the funds from the Green Dot MoneyPak card.

The NYPD notes that while many schemes still involve victims being asked to wire money to the scammers, MoneyPaks have the added benefit of the scammer not having to show up at an office or bank to claim the funds loaded onto the card. The cards can only be purchased using cash and consumers never have to disclose their personal or financial information to a retail cashier or to make a payment. Anyone with the 14-digit number located on the back of the MoneyPak card can drain the funds.

In the IRS scam, the victim is contacted and told that they owe back taxes, fees or fines to the IRS and that if they do not make immediate payment using a Money Gram or Green Dot MoneyPak card, they will be arrested or deported. The scam is perpetrated in the same manner as the utility scam with the results also being the same – the victim’s money is stolen.

The NYPD is warning residents to be alert and not fall victim to these crimes. Crime Prevention Officers also point out that the scammers can purchase computer apps whereby their true telephone number is disguised and can appear as a legitimate number, for example, the 45th Precinct, NYPD, 9-1-1, Con Ed, etc.

In addition to cautioning the public that the NYPD does not solicit money, and that utility companies and government agencies would not contact you demanding payment for outstanding bills using Money Grams or MoneyPak card, the NYPD is also warning residents not to call any of the phone numbers provided by the scammers since this is another layer to the scam. If you think a call is suspicious, call the number listed on your bill.

The NYPD offers the following tips to avoid becoming a victim of this scam: • Be suspicious of any caller who demands immediate payment for any reason.

• Remember that anyone who has the number on a Green Dot MoneyPak card has access to the funds on the card.

• Never give out personal or financial information to anyone who emails or calls you unsolicited, and • Never wire money, provide debit or credit card numbers or Green Dot MoneyPak card numbers to someone you do not know.

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