Co-op City Times 7/20/19

Vol. 54 No. 29

Saturday, July 20, 2019

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Shareholders get details on proposed Penn Access Project Metro-North and Bronx City Planning personnel were met with an empty courtyard outside and a steady stream of shareholders inside the Bartow Center’s room 31 July 16, as they presented the particulars of the upcoming $1.5 billion Penn Station Access Project.

The last time transportation officials were in Co-op

BY JASON CHIREVAS

City, on June 27, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority contingent, led by New York City Transit Authority President Andy Byford, was met both inside and outside the Bartow Center by politicians, Riverbay officials and about 1,000 shareholders, all demanding the MTA not go through with its proposed bus route re-design plan for Co-op City. Work on an alternative

plan is underway.

But the July 16 Metro-North/city planning presentation was about another crucial aspect of so many commutes — and access to Manhattan, generally — the trains. With the nearest subway station nearly a mile — or a 17-minute walk, according to Google — away

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Freedomland memorial unveiled at dedication ceremony in Bartow Mall While many New Yorkers know the cluster of high-rise apartment buildings in the east corner of the Bronx as Co-op City, in June of 1960 New Yorkers knew the 205 acre plot of land as Freedomland.

Its legacy was remembered and honored this past Saturday as three pieces from Totsie, a steamboat that was used on an artificial lake in Freedomland, were donated by Rob Friedman, a private archivist who has collected several Freedomland pieces over the years.

Freedomland’s history will be remembered for years to come with the new memorial located right in front of Dunkin Donuts at the Three artifacts from Freedomland, the 1960's amusement Bartow Mall. In addition to the steamboat park that occupied the land on which Co-op City now

BY BRANDON ORTIZ

Part of an informational expo held in the Bartow Center's room 31 July 16, shareholders were invited to interact with Metro-North and Bronx City Planning personnel about the upcoming $1.5 billion Penn Station Access Project, which will, among other things, create a brand new Metro-North station in Co-op City.

Photo by Jason Chirevas

Ad hoc committee ponders routes, messaging in bus cut dilemma

If the ad hoc committee formed to combat and offer alternatives to the Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s proposed bus route redesign for Co-op City is going to achieve its goals, it’s going to be a battle fought on several fronts.

Committee members were aware of this at their second meeting two weeks ago, when they divided the overall group of about 25 into several subcommittees, each dedicated to a specific task. The most important of these, at least at this point in the process, appears to be those dedicated to outreach, and research and proposal, as those were the two subcommittees into which the group divided July 15 during its fourth meeting.

But before the committee members divided, co-chair Blossom Johns pointed out what she felt should be a motivating flaw in the MTA’s perception of Co-op City,

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sits, were unveiled in a Bartow Mall ceremony this week.

Photo by Brandon Ortiz

Building 30A Lobby Fire

NYS Division of Housing and Community Renewal (DHCR) is accepting comments from Co-op City shareholders on the 1.9 percent carrying charge increases proposed for each of the next two fiscal years of the Riverbay Corporation to cover capital projects.

Written comments must be postmarked on or before Aug. 7, and addressed to: George Simon New York State Division of Housing and Community Renewal Office of Integrated Housing Management 25 Beaver Street, 6th Fl. New York, NY 10004 In addition, HCR has scheduled a carrying charge conference to hear directly from Co-op City shareholders. That conference will take place on Wednesday, Aug. 7, in room 45 of the Einstein

BY ROZAAN BOONE

BY JASON CHIREVAS

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DHCR accepting comments on proposed carrying charge

CCPD’s investigation of a fire in the lobby of Building 30A on Monday, July 15, resulted in the arrest of a minor who was caught on security video setting fire to notices posted on the wall.

Responding officers found burnt paper on the ground below the notices, which were adjacent to the bulletin board, and fire damage to the wall in the lobby. The building’s security cameras were then checked and the individual responsible identified. The parents of the child will be held responsible for the damages caused by the fire.

—Toriea McCauseland

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at Baychester Avenue and no Metro-North station in a subway bound for Grand Central, followed by a shutsight, Co-op City shareholders don’t have the ready tle train to Times Square and a one-stop trip on a 1, 2, rail access to Manhattan many areas of the outer boror 3 train is the only way a Co-op City shareholder oughs, and certainly the northern suburbs, enjoy. Only could get from home to Penn Station using public transportation. the 5 train services the Baychester Avenue, Gun Hill The number of shareholders making their way Road and Dyre Avenue stations. Cooperators have to through Metro-North’s path of displays and interactive travel two miles to the Pelham Bay Park station if maps July 16 never tested the seams of Bartow room they want the 6 train. With both the 5 and 6 trains stopping at Grand Central Station en route to their 31 but there were enough from which to gather the finals destinations — Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn overall sentiment toward the Penn Station Access Projand City Hall, respectively — no train coming from ect was positive.

Co-op City stops anywhere on the west side of ManAlthough she hopes the Co-op City Metro-North hattan. And without any access to Metro-North comstation, proposed for Erskine Place, has sufficient means of access for riders with mobility issues, shareholder muter lines, buses and a lot of planning have become Nequara Brown of Triple Core 4 told the Co-op City a cooperator’s best ally in the journey from home to Times she’s enthusiastic about the project.

Manhattan, where so many of the city’s best jobs are “We have a solid plan on its way,” Ms. Brown said. found.

“I’m extremely excited because now we have another Enter the Penn Station Access Project. option to get to the city.”

Using existing Amtrak rails as well as its own, MetroMs. Brown said her only other concern was, once North proposes to split its New Haven line at the New Rochelle station in Westchester into two lines. One, the Co-op City station opens, it won’t mean a reduction in express bus service in the area. the existing New Haven Line, would continue its jourFor 50-year shareholder Rose Koerner of Tower 34, ney Grand Central Terminal as ever. The other would the optimism is more cautious. use existing Amtrak rails — the Metro-North name for “Every so many years, this comes out, for whatever it would be the Hell Gate line — and make stops at newly built stations in Co-op City, Morris Park, Parkchreason,” Ms. Koerner said. “In 50 years, this isn’t the ester/Van Nest and Hunts Point before travelling nonfirst, the second or the third time.” stop through Queens to Penn Station on Manhattan’s Even so, Ms. Koerner said the effort and detail behind west side. the current project is more than she’s seen in the past.

Passengers boarding a northbound Hell Gate Line “I’m trying to be positive about this,” she said.

In order for the Penn Station Access Project to even train will be able to travel as far as Stamford, Conbe a possibility, two things need to happen. One, access necticut. to Amtrak’s existing rails, has been achieved. The other, Once the project is complete, which Metro-North called the East Side Access Project, is pending. It will said is likely by 2021, thousands of northeast and east Bronx residents will have direct access to the major be the process by which Long Island Railroad trains train stations on Manhattan’s east and west sides as and facilities are moved from Penn Station to Grand well as their first crack ever at Metro-North’s commuter Central Station, thus allowing Metro-North’s trains trains and service. As it stands now, a bus or walk to and apparatus to be moved into Penn.

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or at least what the authority thought in 2014 when it conducted a survey in the area of what shareholders thought of their bus service. The results at the time were favorable, Johns said, but the sample size was too small for the results to have any real value.

Of the approximately 50,000 people who live in Co-op City, only 1,900 were surveyed by the MTA in 2014.

It’s things like that, Ms. Johns said, that have her pushing for the best representation for Co-op City from the MTA possible.

“We’re not going to get everything,” she told the committee, “but we’re going to shoot for the stars on this one.”

Although nothing has been officially requested of the MTA, one of the prevailing philosophies behind the ad hoc committee’s mission to this point is it should seek to not just stop the transportation authority’s proposed route changes, it should try to compel the MTA to restore bus routes and schedules removed as far back as 2010.

Rod Saunders, a member of two ad hoc subcommittees and the Riverbay Board second vice president, told the ad hoc membership he’s glad to have so many more people involved, emotionally and physically, in taking on the MTA this time. Back in 2010, he said, things were different.

“We didn’t show up,” Mr. Saunders said. “There’s nothing like being a chief with no Indians behind you.”

With that in mind, the research and proposal subcommittee set about its business July 15. Although nothing was made official for a proposal for the MTA, members did discuss the possibility of adding buses to the existing 26 and 28 routes during school beginning and end times.

While subcommittee members considered that idea, Ms. Johns tried to recruit members, with some success, to work on specific, alternate routes for the buses — principally the 26 and 28 — the MTA’s plan would all but remove from Co-op City.

Although the subcommittee did not make anything part of an official proposal to the MTA, once there’s an actual proposal in place, there’s a next step just as important.

Who at the MTA will receive that proposal? That answer is as nebulous as ever following the release of a preliminary report from Manhattan-based AlixPartners, a business management consultant hired by Gov. Andrew Cuomo in April with an eye toward restructuring the MTA for the first time in its history.

As speculated in published reports, AlixPartners’ preliminary findings would shift most of the oversight of subway logistics away from current New York City Transit Authority President Andy Byford, the MTA official who told Co-op City shareholders and officials in June the authority’s plans for the buses were “not set in stone.”

It’s unclear at press time whether Byford would be stripped of his control of MTA’s buses, as published reports have speculated.

In the abstract, the consensus among ad hoc committee members is existing buses should be divided into local and limited routes. That sentiment was shared

by Aaron Carnegie, the ad hoc committee’s other cochair, who suggested to the ad hoc membership things might be simplified with respect to the eventual proposal presented to the MTA. “It is my belief that we are overthinking, at times, the proposal,” Mr. Carnegie said. “I think there’s a lack of communication between us and [the MTA] and them and us because we want the bus routes but we’re actually flexible.”

Mr. Carnegie suggested, in the best case scenario, there would be a preliminary proposal ready by next week.

“Then we all could read it,” he said. “Then we have our feedback. They go back and make some corrections…and then we come back together.”

Ms. Johns presented a timeline that would see the research and proposal subcommittee finish its work

by Aug. 1.

While that subcommittee did its work July 15, the outreach subcommittee was in another room revising a letter to shareholders drafted by ad hoc secretary Leslie Peterson and intended for inclusion in an upcoming carry charge bill. When it reconvened, the committee voted to approve the revised letter, which outlines the potential ramifications of the MTA’s proposed bus cuts in general terms and asks for shareholder support

According to Bronx City Planner Carol Samol, it’s the access to Amtrak’s rails that’s really made Penn Station access a coming reality.

“It’s so rare that you can build new service without having major disruption to a community to build new lines,” Ms. Samol said. “That’s what we have here. I can’t think of any other instances of that, certainly not in the Bronx.”

Ms. Samol said, although the MTA made the final decision on where the Hell Gate Line stations would be, “it was really about spacing them out, trying to hit population centers like Co-op City, job centers like Hunts Point and Morris Park, also a population center like Parkchester.”

And, once everything is moved and the station and service are in place, 11-year shareholder Jerry McCord of Tower 35 said the results of the Penn Access Project will be “life changing” for him. He said he often has to travel at night from Brooklyn back to Co-op City.

At present, that means a 6 train to Pelham Bay Park and then an often long wait for a bus home. But not if he could catch a Metro-North train at Penn Station.

“It makes so much sense. I don’t see why it wouldn’t happen,” Jerry said, adding, with the new station in Section 5, he could easily walk home under any circumstances.

Among those perusing the maps and displays July 16 was state Sen. Jamaal Bailey. He told the Co-op City Times, although Metro-North access for Co-op City is long overdue, there’s still a significant concern, long term. “[We must make] sure this increased access to transportation does not lead to gentrification,” Sen. Bailey said. “That is a major concern of mine. I want to make sure Co-op City remains affordable for the middle class, for the people who have lived here. This place is beautiful, and it will always be beautiful. It is an urban oasis in the concrete jungle, so to speak.” when needed.

At last week’s meeting, Bob Liff of the Manhattanbased public relations firm George Arzt Communications, told the ad hoc committee he would assist in drafting an op-ed describing Co-op City’s bus plight to appear in the city’s largest newspapers.

The ad hoc committee is scheduled to meet again July 22.

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Next Meeting of Ad Hoc Committee Against MTA Cuts The next meeting of the Co-op City ad hoc Committee Against MTA Cuts will take place Monday, July 22, 7 p.m. in room 28 of the Bartow Center.

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pieces, a map of the original Freedomland is also included in the memorial.

“As we celebrate the 50th anniversary of Co-op City, it’s only fitting that we pay homage with this permanent installation,” Riverbay Board first vice president and chair of the History Committee, Bernie Cylich, said in his opening remarks. “We meet on this beautiful morning at the confluence of two historic sites, the then largest vibrant educational amusement park in the nation, Freedomland, and the largest diverse cooperative affordable housing in our nation, Co-op City.”

Cooperator and chairperson of the Coalition to Save Affordable Housing, Bruce Silberman, led the attendees in Powell, left, Sandy Krasnove, second right, and Susan Friedman, right, singing along to a special Co-op City in- Bettye were on hand to unveil the Freedomland artifacts. spired rendition of “This Land is Your Land,” following Mr. Cylich’s remarks. Rob Friedman, an American History-themed amusement park whose cost capped the ceremony off with some words on the history of production was a reported $65 million, per a 2014 NY and significance of the Totsie pieces and even shared some Post article. The park was divided into geographical sections each highlighting a unique moment or aspect in American anecdotes about what he remembered from Freedomland’s history. However, it had to close its doors in 1965 and begin time in the Bronx. deconstruction after filing for bankruptcy in 1964.

Coined the “Disneyland of the east,” Freedomland was

Free community tennis led by Ms. Lorraine is taking place Mondays to Fridays, 9 a.m. to noon at Donizetti Place in Co-op City. Registration is ongoing and only in person during hours of operation. All kids ages 5 to 18 are welcome to attend. Free racquets and equipment are provided during lessons.

History Committee members with Riverbay General Manager Noel Ellison

Coming soon…

Co-op City’s 50th Anniversary journal will be available for sale. For more information, stay tuned to the Co-op City Times.

Rob Friedman

Next Build the Block Meeting On Thursday, Aug 29, join the 45 Precinct at 1 p.m. in room 1 of the Dreiser Community Center for a discussion on the public safety challenges in our neighborhood. Meet your Neighborhood Coordination Officers and the Steady Sector Officers who work with them to ensure a better quality of life for cooperators.

The NYPD wants to hear your voices and concerns for our neighborhood. Refreshments will be served and the meeting starts at 1 p.m. For accommodations regarding any disability, please contact Police Officer Ivette Vargas at 718-822-5452 or at Ivette.Vargas@nypd.org at least 72 hours before the event.

History Committee Chair Bernard Cylich

Members of the crowd were asked to raise their hands if they had attended Freedomland in the 1960s.

Map of Freedomland at dedication site.

Three Freedomland artifacts from steamboat Totsie being unveiled at dedication ceremony July 13.

Photos by Brandon Ortiz and Alena Powell

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HCR

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Center at 6:30 p.m.

DHCR is currently reviewing the 2-year budget (2019/2020 and 2020/2021) approved by the Board of Directors at its April 3 meeting after several months of negotiations with Management to lessen financial burden on shareholders.

The proposed 1.9% carrying charge increase would raise the monthly per room charge by $4.27 this year, followed by another $4.35 next year. The proposed budget also includes a $1,000 equity increase for incoming and transferring shareholders from $4,500 to $5,500.

To further help alleviate financial strain on some of the community’s most vulnerable shareholders — seniors 62 years of age and older with household incomes of $59,000 or less, and those who meet the city’s criteria for the Disability Rent Increase Exemption (DRIE) — the Board and Management worked diligently with HCR to secure approval for the first ever Mitchell-Lama apartment downsizing waiver which allows those who meet the program’s requirements to downsize to smaller apartments without paying the current equity for their new apartment and instead having the value of their current unit transferred to the new, smaller apartment. This program is a one-year pilot that began in Co-op City July 1. (see CCTimes, June 15, 2019).

Senior and disabled shareholders who meet the criteria but have not yet applied for the NYC Senior Citizen Rent Increase Exemption (SCRIE) and DRIE programs are encouraged to do so for additional financial help with these and future carrying charge increases.

Riverbay’s operating budget, which covers day-to-day expenses, is financially sound, according to the Finance department. These expenses include such items as employee wages and related costs, mortgage payments, real estate taxes, insurance, materials and supplies, water and sewer costs and utility charges for expenses such as gas and oil, and ConEd. “For Fiscal 2019/2020, we expect to have revenue of $236 million and expenses of $224 million resulting in a surplus of $12 million,” said Peter Merola, Riverbay’s director of finance. “In fact, for the past few years, Riverbay’s operating budget has generated a surplus. Efficient management and cost reductions in a few key areas have allowed for that performance.”

On the other hand, the corporation’s capital projects budget is projected over the next five years and includes projects that must be completed complex-wide such as the ongoing elevator modernization program, Local Law 11 repair work to balconies and building facades, waterproofing under the building porticos, renovation of the lobby entrances, new power plant boiler, replacement of domestic water pumps, upgrades to the three shopping centers, removal of steel beams from the roofs of the garages and renovation of the Dreiser Auditorium.

While the $12 million surplus realized from efficiencies on the operational side is redistributed to capital projects, the cost for capital projects over the next five years is an estimated $153 million, or, on average, $30 million per year.

“Since this amount of work cannot all be completed in one year, the projects and associated costs are typically spread out over several years,” said Mr. Merola. “For example, the elevator modernization project has a remaining cost of $36 million and will take another four years to complete. Spreading out this work also makes the costs more affordable and allows Riverbay to minimize the carrying charge increases over a period of several years.”

HCR’s notice of Riverbay’s application for a carrying charge increase, information on the 30-day comment period and carrying charge conference have been posted in each building lobby and in the management office. It was also published the July 5, 2019 issue of the Co-op City Times.

Following the Aug. 7 conference, shareholders’ comments will be reviewed

by DHCR accounts, attorneys and housing management specialists. Additional analysis may be made of financial aspects of housing company operations and

Do not rescan your TV!

Shareholders may be aware from notices from their local TV stations that a few channels will be moving on August 1. This move will be done by those stations in Manhattan as part of a restructuring of their services.

Please DO NOT rescan your TV. After the TV stations have completed their adjustments, Riverbay will make the necessary changes to the master antenna to keep those channels in the same location on the MATV system.

Some shareholders may have also noticed that Fox 5 was missing “off & on” on the line-up for a couple of days. This was because of Channel 5 moving to an auxiliary Low Power Antenna in New Jersey. As a result, WNYW will only be available in analog until they are finished with their upgrade.

More information will be in next week’s issue of the Co-op City Times and on the Riverbay Crawler. the financial schedules may be revised in light of information provided by shareholders to HCR during the comment period and at the conference.

HCR staff will then make a carrying charge increase recommendation to the commissioner, and the commissioner will make the final determination as to whether or not an increase is necessary and, if so, in what amount. The HCR commissioner will then issue a Carrying Charge Order which will state the amount of the carrying charge increase, if an increase is indeed issued, the commissioner’s basis for the decision, and the effective date of the increase.

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HAPPENING in Co-op City!

Tunes on Tuesdays The Unique Band

Summer Tennis Program

On Monday, July 15, Councilman Andy King, who assists in funding the New York Junior Tennis & Learning’s Co-op City Summer tennis program, came out to spend time with Bronx youth who attended Monday’s first opening session of the season in Co-op City. The Co-op City Tennis program is headed by Ms. Lorraine Alexander.

Photo by Toriea McCauseland

On Tuesday, July 16, Co-op City was treated to another night of music featuring The Unique Band — who got the crowd dancing — as part of Riverbay’s popular Tunes on Tuesdays Summer Concert series.

Photos by Leandra Alexander-Peters

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Laundry Cards

Building 24 during laundry room renovation

Shareholders, please be aware that your old laundry card will not work in the new state-of-the-art machines being installed in your renovated laundry room. You will be issued a new $5 complimentary laundry card to be used in the new machines once your laundry room reopens.

Be mindful of this as you continue to use your current laundry card in a neighboring laundry room while your laundry facility is renovated so you only load an amount on your card that you will be able to exhaust by the time your laundry room reopens.

You will be able to use your current card in any laundry room that has not yet undergone renovation until the funds are depleted.

In addition, you may also call CSC customer service at 1-877-264-6622 and request a refund of any balance remaining on the card. A check will be mailed to you.

Thank you for your attention and cooperation.

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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.

Avoid termination of garage agreement

Shareholders are reminded that if their carrying charges are two months late their parking agreements are subject to termination and may not be renewed for six (6) months.

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Writers will be limited to one letter per topic.

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

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Public Safety offers important summer driving safety information The Department of Public Safety is bringing you a special article on summer driving safety. We have heard several media events where children have been left in cars with tragic results.

This article is extremely relevant if you drive with children or elderly persons in your vehicle especially during the summer months. The temperatures inside of a stopped vehicle can elevate very quickly. This can even occur when you are the driver of the vehicle.

Leaving any person or animal inside of a parked vehicle during the summer months is extremely dangerous. Temperatures inside of a parked vehicle can escalate rapidly even if the vehicle is parked in the shade or with the windows cracked.

When you park your vehicle all persons should exit the vehicle.

Never leave a child or pet even just for a minute.

During the summer, it may be likely that drivers might be taking more trips and transporting children or other passengers in their vehicles. Motor vehicle accidents are the number one killer of children. It is very important that all drivers are aware of the rules and regulations regarding the appropriate restraint system for passengers of all ages. Using the proper car seat greatly increases children’s safety when they ride in a vehicle. Every person riding in a vehicle should be appropriately buckled up every time you drive your vehicle.

It is a good idea to have a professional check the installation of your car seat.

Car Seat inspection check sites are available via www.seatcheck.org or via www.nhtsa.gov. Local sites are as follows: NYC Department of Transportation Access Safety City 672 W 158th Street New York, NY 10032 Hours: Weekday checks by appointment, and 2nd Saturday of each month 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Phone: 212-795-3046 Bronx Safe City (NYC DOT) 837 Brush Avenue Bronx, NY 10465 Counties Served: Bronx Hours: Spanish Speaking Technicians, by appointment only.

Phone: 718-822-4116 Never put a rear facing infant seat in the front seat of any auto. Almost every vehicle manufactured today has driver and passenger side airbags. Some cars have manual or weight sensitive disable switches but mechanical devices can fail in some situations. The airbag can propel the car seat into the seat back with enough force to seriously injure or kill the child. Never hold a child on your lap while driving or while seated in the front seat. The force of the airbag throwing the child against you could be fatal. You should never take a child out of a car seat if they are fussing. Car seat in the rear seat is always the way to go. Never regard not sitting in a car seat or sitting in the front seat as a reward.

Children need to be buckled up in the rear seat of the vehicle properly restrained.

Children aged 8 or over, weighing 100 pounds or more and taller than 4 feet, 9 inches may use a seat belt. Children between 4 and 8, shorter than 4 feet 9 inches tall regardless of weight should use a booster seat. Children 1 to 4 years of age should be in a child safety seat with a five point harness. Children younger than 1 should be placed in a rear facing infant seat in the back seat of the auto. Never use a car seat that has been in an accident, it may have sustained damage that is not visible. Car seats are now made with expiration dates; never use one beyond this date or 5 years after the manufacturing date.

Car seat installation can seem difficult at first. It is very important that you carefully read the owner’s manual for both the car seat and for your auto. The LATCH system is an attempt to simplify car seat (Continued on page 12)

Public Safety Report

BY LIEUTENANT PAM APOLLO

OPPORTUNITIES AT CO-OP CITY For information on CONTRACT OPPORTUNITIES ONLY, please contact: Lenya Garcia at Lgarcia@riverbaycorp.com; and Anatoliy Budnitskiy at abudnitskiy@riverbaycorp.com. Please note: emails should be sent to both parties.

Please DO NOT email resumes for EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES to the aforementioned emails. For EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES, please see the end of the employment listings for specific directions.

CONTRACT OPPORTUNITIES There are no contract opportunities to list this week. Please check next week.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Public Safety Blotter July 07 – July 13, 2019 July 07 – 100 Elgar Place NYPD and CCPD responded to this area to investigate an assault complaint.

Upon arrival, it was determined that a male had been slashed by an unknown male with a knife during a dispute. This matter is under investigation by both police agencies.

July 12 – 120 Alcott Place CCPD units were dispatched to an elderly male found bleeding on the floor in this building. Upon further investigation, it was determined the male was the victim of an assault by a male now wanted in connection. NYPD and CCPD units have been searching for the suspect.

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This Viewpoint is a Bus-Free Zone (Almost)

heard/seen Goussy Celestin once or twice, singing and dancing with the above-mentioned Mimi Jones’ ambitious multi-media D.O.M.E. project. From what I recall, we’re in for a treat. Also on the festival line-up today Secretary is fusion bassist Ritchie Goods, vibraphonist Jay Hoggard, and trumpet-voice duo Sounds of A&R. I’ll be The Ad Hoc Committee Against MTA Cuts and its there for sure! subcommittees are taking on the work needed to assemOther Community Offerings ble and present a unified workable alternative plan to I am ashamed to say that I have skipped several the MTA Bus Network Redesign, one which will bal- Monday ShapeUP NYC classes but I am aiming for ance MTA’s need for speed and savings against Co-op this week. Even when I do go, I tend to be tardy since City’s need for affordable and adequate public trans- a full hour workout is a bit much for me. And besides, portation options. I’m lending a hand and my two-cents it’s been too darn hot!

I really try not to miss the beginners line dance class to the effort and I, and others, will be sure to keep you in the information loop. in Einstein, room 38, at 6 p.m., two Tuesdays a month, In the meantime, prepare to add your two cents to the first and third Tuesdays (unless a holiday gets in the discussion. Think about the bus lines and routes the way). I can proudly say after more than a year of you take. Time your trips. How much time is spent on hoofin’ I can flawlessly get through one, sometimes your ride within the community compared with the even two, dances.

The leader, Cynthia Dixon, whose Soul Latin Line rest of the ride to your destination? Write it down. Keep a log. The committee can use all the data you can pro- Dancers performed at two 50th Anniversary events in vide. Save it up. The bus you save may be your own! June – Junteenth and Pioneer Day – brought the group Hot, Hot, Hot! on a shoe-shopping trip last year. Such bargains! I Some like it hot. Not me. July 3rd had already bought two pair that day. I only wear the red-trimmed become too fiery for my taste and sizzled me back to ones when my dancing buddy Ida Edwards wears hers. my air-conditioned car to head back to my air-condi- We like to be matchy-matchy. tioned home before the fireworks even began. The Usually, I just wear the solid black pair which goes crowds were enormous! I know, I know, I missed quite with everything so this week I take my red-trimmed a show, but I didn’t miss the pre-show show. So much shoes to the Section 5 shoemaker who will transform my line dancing shoes to tap shoes in time for the Sattalent on our planet!

Then on the 12th of July Councilman Andy King urday, Aug. 3, Tap Takeover in Einstein.

Anybody try the Tai Chi on Wednesdays at Dreiser, blew away the Broadway in the Boros organizers with his cool 9,000 degrees greeting and emceeing. We’re room 10, 1:30 to 2:30? You might notice, I’m describused to our dazzling and eloquent legislators (Coun- ing my activities or potential activities in strenuouscilman King, state Assemblyman Benedetto and state to-less strenuous-to-genSen. Bailey), but I do think the visitors were wowed. tle order! I’m aiming to check out the Tai Chi It was quite a turnout.

Wicked Wednesday weather joined terrible tem- group this week.

Thanks to the city for perature Tunes on Tuesdays on the 17th. The weatherpermitting outdoor music evenings continue through- the free ShapeUP classes, out the relentless Summer of 2019. More on the year’s to the African American premiere Wicked Wednesday performance by the Mimi Association for the line Jones band next week (since the 17th hasn’t yet arrived dancing lessons, Counas of this writing). But another somethin’ hot comes cilman Andy King and our way today, Saturday, 7/20, from noon till 6 p.m. the Riverbay Fund for the on the Section 1 Greenway. Goussy Celestin is one of past and coming Tap the featured acts in this Jazz Festival. I’ve only workshops, and JASA

Director’s Viewpoint

Mary Pearson

DID YOU KNOW... There is a Lost and Found located in the Bartow Community Center Public Safety office. Please check there if you have recently lost keys, glasses, or other items.

for Tai Chi. And thanks, CCTimes, for continuing to guilt me into getting fit by posting the ads within your pages each week.

Speaking of the Co-op City Times, there’s a new guy at the paper and he’s added some tiny but very helpful bit to his reporting. He doesn’t write building# this or building # that, rather, he refers to Triple Core 28 or Tower 34. I do like the specificity and the visual. Thanks!

And speaking of JASA, what’s the word on the free senior breakfasts coming our way? Anyone know?

The timeline, I thought, for the program to be up and running, was June 2019, but perhaps that was just the planning stage timeline. We await our bagels!! Any extra incentive for our seniors getting up and out and partaking can only be a positive.

Hopefully, the free promised JASA breakfast will join the “mission complete” list of the Memorandum of Understanding between the city and Co-op City. I refer to the brand new dedicated left turn lane and signal at the intersection of Connor Street and Boston Post Road. I hear it has happened. I must check it out for myself. Maybe later. First I’m heading off to the Ad Hoc Committee Against MTA Cuts meeting to get organized and activated.

But Before I Go… I need to add one more shout-out to Assemblyman Benedetto for pushing Erin’s Law, Bill # A2577B, through the Education Committee he chairs and on to a vote. Thanks to him and the New York State legislature, we can teach our children how to better protect themselves from abuse in all its forms. Good job!

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

Co-op City Times / July 20, 2019

Committee Report

Residential Sales Committee Report

Francine Reva Jones, chairperson Kevin Lambright, co-chairman Meeting date: May 16, 2019

Co-op City Poster Contest Winners Receive Their Checks

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Attendance: Directors Francine Jones, Kevin Lambright, Cheryl Jenkins; Six committee members Riverbay: Sheena McNeill, sales department director; Cary Smith III, assistant exec-

utive general manager Vendors: Chris Swain Jr. of Chris Swain Films; Carl McIver of McIver Design.

Minutes The minutes from the April 18, 2019, were read.

A motion was made and seconded: To accept the April 18, 2019 minutes. The motion passed unanimously.

Enhancing the new cooperator orientation meetings Mr. Smith gave a brief introduction to the topic of improving the new cooperators’ orientation meetings, stating he was seeking to create a video with shorter presentations so they would be consistent and professional; that the prospective cooperators need to see and feel what living in a cooperative is like; that we would hear from two vendors and select one of them to create the video.

Presentation by vendors Presentations were made by Chris Swain Jr. of Chris Swain Films and Carl McIver, creative director of McIver Design. Co-chair Kevin Lambright, having recommended one of the vendors, recused himself and left the room while the committee deliberated on the proposals and selection. A vote was taken and a majority decided on Chris Swain Films.

Residential Sales update Director McNeill reported the following for the month of April 2019: Move-ins end of month total: 55 Move-outs end of month: 38 Transfers end of month: 5 Applicants on waiting list end of month total: 6,079 Applicants on transfer waiting list end of month total: 119 Available Units end of month total: 127 Vacant Units end of month total: 256 Next meeting, June 20, 6:30 p.m., Bartow Center, room 26A. —Francine R. Jones

Chria-Nichole Thompson (left) and Donae Pryce (right) display their $200 checks they each received for winning Co-op City’s 50th Anniversary Poster Contest. All the poster submissions are currently on display in the Bartow Community Center.

Photos by Brandon Ortiz

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Get ready for a new transit station

Then, according to their plan, “Commutes from the four new stations to Penn Station will take as little as 20 minutes.” A stretch? Yes. But, in my opinion, the bigger picture might be that the Bronx is being prepared for some dramatic changes in our demographics. So, will lots of properties be bought out? Will rents This viewpoint was written last Saturday, July 13, skyrocket throughout the Bronx? Will people be forced 2019, so that it could be sent to our editorial depart- to move out of the Bronx? Can these things happen ment by Monday, July 15. Therefore, the discussion throughout the Bronx? about our upcoming transit station that was supposed Absolutely! In fact, the rents in several areas of the to occur on Tuesday, July 16, will be published in next Bronx are continuing to skyrocket. For instance, I week’s paper. recently saw an online ad for a two-bedroom apartBronx Metro-North Station Study ment in Hunts Point for $1,950 a month. But, that’s a About a year ago, the NYC Economic Develop- steal because lots of two-bedroom apartments in Mott ment Corporation, the NYC Department of Trans- Haven and Morris Park are going for way above $2,000 portation and the Department of City Planning cre- a month. Parkchester? The rent for a two-bedroom is ated a presentation to discuss their plans for four new not that far behind these listed prices. transit stations in the Bronx. The new stations will be The plan? Well, a few things about this plan caught located at Hunts Point, Parkchester/Van Nest, Morris my attention: 1. Less time spent in transit; 2. More Park and at Co-op City. The plan concentrated on pop- options in where they choose to work and play; 3. The ulation figures, jobs and travel trends. Furthermore, city wants to create 15,000 jobs within the healthcare this presentation was supposed to be a guide for mem- and life sciences industries. bers of a ‘Working Group’ to use as they travel to difQuestions: Do you think that lots of developers ferent communities in the Bronx. know about these plans? Do you think that it will be A review of these areas, known as the Bronx Metro- advantageous for them to get the Metro-North to run North Study (BMNS), is supposed to “lead to short- throughout the Bronx? If the south Bronx can easily term and long-term recommendations and improve- command more than $2,000 a month for rent, then ments around the proposed stations, including safety what do you think will happen to the rents in other and access improvements such as crosswalks, side- areas of the Bronx when these four train stations are walks and wayfinding elements; better coordination installed in strategic areas of our borough? Do you with existing and planned subway and bus service. think that some developers might have their eyes on BMNS will also evaluate land uses and economic Co-op City right now? development opportunities at Morris Park and ParkchBottom line: Some of the good benefits of this new ester/Van Nest.” plan is to provide “access for Bronxites to jobs cenStarting from Penn Station in Manhattan, the plan ters in Midtown, Westchester, and Connecticut.” calls for improved service connections throughout Another good benefit is to have another option to get Manhattan, the Bronx, Connecticut and beyond. In the to Manhattan at a rapid pace. But, we’re also going to Bronx, Bay Plaza is a big factor in jobs and economic have to watch out for real estate developers if, no when, development. In terms of housing, we have more than they want to try to take over our development.

15,000 beautiful and large apartments spread out over Caught by the Camera 320 acres of land. So, naturally, agencies will consider A few years ago, there was a case wherein a guy this area for a train station. allegedly entered an apartment through a fire escape.

Director’s Viewpoint

Daryl Johnson

Building 27 Association

Hello neighbors, summer is here, enjoy and stay safe.

Section 5 Family Fun Day Building 27, are you ready to volunteer Saturday, Aug. 17, noon to 6 p.m.?

Please confirm with the association president, Ms. Roach, name and phone numbers are on the bulletin board. Thank you in advance for your continued support.

Convectors Executive General Manager of Riverbay Mr. Klehammer informed the community via the Co-op City Times Management will seek bids from mechanical engineering firms for a study of our convector system to determine if an upgrade or replacement of the system is needed.

Mr. Klehammer said the convector issue is an important task and it will be a huge construction challenge to tackle the persistent leaks that have impacted the quality of life for residents over and over. It is vital to the future of Co-op City. Thank you, Mr. Klehammer, and General Manager Noel Ellison for recognizing the depth of this ongoing problem. The reality is how can the buildings’ infrastructure survive repeated leakage and flooding for years to come?

DHCR Conference NYS Division of Housing and Community Renewal has scheduled a conference with Co-op City shareholders on the two proposed 1.9 percent carrying charge increases over the next two years. This will take place Wednesday, Aug. 7, at 6:30 p.m., room 45 at the Einstein Center, Section 5. Now is the time to voice your comments and concerns. Please don’t complain to one another, but let your voice be heard to those who make the decisions that will affect your livelihood.

Citizen preparedness training Tuesday, Aug. 23, at 6:30 p.m., room 31, Bartow Center. With so much unpredictable weather, this is very important. Put the date on your calendar.

Happy Birthday to all celebrating during this month.

Then, the tenant received an alert on his phone. Thereafter, he could see a suspect sitting on his couch. So, the police went to that apartment and arrested the guy.

Then, a lady in Florida was on her computer at work and she allegedly saw a burglar inside of her home.

Next, she called 911 and reported that the burglar was walking around her home “looking for things.” Thereafter, another man appeared on the video while she was on the phone with the operator. “Oh, here comes another one,” she emotionally stated.

The 911 operator then said: “Ma’am, it’s okay. Officers are surrounding your house. They’re not going to get away with anything.” Then, several officers raced into that home with their guns drawn and arrests were made. Later on, a report stated that those two men along with two accomplices were convicted of burglary when they went to trial.

As previously reported, a representative from the Ring Doorbell company attended our board meeting on April 3, 2019. And, he explained that the Ring Doorbell can replace our peephole. Next, he explained that your cellphone will ring if motion is detected by someone that is standing at your door. So, we’re waiting for this representative to return here with an offer for these devices.

Bottom line: I can fill up this entire viewpoint with some extremely horrible cases that were caught on camera. But, I want everyone to see why lots of cooperators want to install a camera on their front door.

Close We have cameras in several areas of our buildings here. But, lots of cooperators want their own cameras.

So, please, let’s be respectful when this Ring Doorbell comes to Co-op City.

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

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

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

The best of health to all. Contact Lydia Rondon at 718-583-3040 to share news of an illness, or the passing of a neighbor.

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

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

Co-op City Times / July 20, 2019

Co-op City Spotlight

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Wicked Wednesdays — Mimi Jones

Co-op City shareholder inducted into Stickball Hall of Fame

On Friday, July 12, Juan Rondon, front row, 4th from right, a longtime Co-op City resident, was inducted into the New York City Stickball Hall of Fame during a ceremony held at the City Museum of New York on 5th Avenue.

Stickball is a uniquely New York City game which originated in poorer city neighborhoods because it’s an inexpensive activity to engage in. However, in the Latino communities of east Harlem, it was much more organized. Now, there is a stickball world series which involves teams from all over the country. And, according to Carlos Diaz, president of the Stickball Hall of Fame, the institution exist to honor the best of the best in stickball and keep the sport alive.

The induction ceremony which was attended by Manhattan Borough President Gale Brewer and representatives of the office of NYC Comptroller Scott Stringer, Councilmember Diana Ayala and representatives from the office of state Sen. John Liu. Mr. Rondon is now 83 years old. He is a highly motivated individual who enjoyed long distance jogging and bike riding while being a great father and husband. He has been a positive role model in Co-op City through his example of being a gentleman and doing kind deeds for people in and around the community. I’m always impressed by the positive response he gets from others, and now we know him to be one of the best of the best stickball players in the city of New York. —Ulysses G. Barnes Jr.

On Wednesday, July 17, Co-op City welcomed bassist and vocalist Mimi Jones and her band to its Wicked Wednesdays Summer Concert series, for a great evening of Jazz. Due to the inclement weather, the event was held indoors, but that didn’t stop residents from venturing out to enjoy the fantastic concert.

Photos by Leandra Alexander-Peters

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The Big Picture

I here? And wouldn’t it be nice to get there? That is the big picture. We, as a community, still standing after 50 years; yes, we’ve got lots of work to do, and to give our children the absence of worry financially is a goal I am willing to work towards. I hope you will join hands with me as I asked of you during the campaign.

First things first…

To get there, you have to know that I hear you. You I must start by thanking each and every shareholder must know that I am listening. I heard the major topand resident who voted for me, who had a kind word ics and the concerns – convectors, cable costs, washto share, who showed me love and nudge a of support. ing machines, security concerns, and, of course, mainYou know who you are. You told me to hang in here. tenance/carrying charge increases and much more.

You told me I was made for this. You encouraged me. Miss Nieves, Miss Hattie, Miss Voncile, Mr. Horace, You believed in me, because you know I believe in Miss Odessa, some of you have complaints and othyou, and for that, please know that the gratitude I feel ers of you have ideas for progress. I hear all of you, and if I hear you, then the Board will hear you, and is immeasurable. we will go forward from there. You can contact me by Know who you are… (A short lesson) If you don’t know who you are, if you don’t under- calling 917.284.2880 or email: mmarbury@riverbaystand your history, then you have no idea of the pos- board.com. sibility of what your future could be. We are 50 years Keep showing up shareholders… of sustainable affordable housing. The sustainabilYou showed up for the MTA rallies, not once but ity can be defined as meeting the needs of today with- twice, and you know what? You’ve got to keep showout compromising the needs of future generations. Sus- ing up until we all get what we want and need.

• Please be advised: In your August 2019 carrytainable housing has the potential to produce good quality housing at a price that is affordable both in the ing charge invoice, you will see a flyer with important additional verbiage underneath. PLEASE READ short and long term.

I understand that wherever there is a hierarchy, wher- IT. The flyer portion urges you to “Say Nay to the ever there is someone who is the superior, there is this MTA.” It reads: “We must STOP!!! The Bus Servfeeling that “oh, I’ve got make myself dominant or ice Cuts. The MTA proposes to cut bus service in CoI’ve got to kick somebody around.” My role will be op City. WHAT!!! A two fare zone? WHAT!!! A three to mitigate that…to open people’s hearts, so that we fare zone? UNITY IS A MUST – SAY NAY TO THE can see that we are all more alike, than unalike – to CURRENT MTA PLAN.” • Shareholders, we must contact: mta.info/ quote, Dr. Maya Angelou.

The big picture…

BronxBusRedesign and express our concerns about We need an absence of worry in a key area, and that this bus redesign plan. is “financially.” Once we get there, we can move on to In addition, stay tuned in to the Ad Hoc Committhe broader picture, which begs the question, why am tee’s efforts to oppose the suggested MTA bus serv-

Director’s Viewpoint

Michelle Marbury

Public Safety

installation and make it universal from one car to another. The acronym LATCH stands for Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren. It includes Lower Anchorage points and top tether straps to fasten car seats. All vehicles manufactured after 2003 must have at least two LATCH points in the rear seat. Seat belts can still be used to install car seats. This is an option for a third seat or if installation in the center seat is desired. Information regarding the LATCH system and the installation of car seats may be found at the National Highway and Transportation Safety Administration at 1(888) DASH2DOT or on their website at www. nhtsa.dot.gov/ Certified child passenger safety technicians are available at various locations to check for the proper installation of car seats. To find out about car seat check locations, call 1(866) SEAT CHECK or at their website at www.seatcheck.org.

Every person riding in an automobile should wear a seatbelt. Seatbelts save lives. Airbags are not a substitute for seatbelts and are designed to be used in connection with seatbelts. An airbag comes out of the steering wheel or dashboard at a speed of 250 miles per hour. Without a seatbelt the force of an airbag can cause serious injuries to the front seat passenger and driver. Wearing a seatbelt in a vehicle equipped with airbags will minimize injuries in otherwise life threatening collision.

Seatbelts will prevent the wearer from being thrown from the automobile in case of a collision. Today’s automobiles are designed to keep the passenger compartment intact in the event of a collision. Without a seatbelt you will not remain within that safety zone. Unsecured persons in a vehicle continue to travel at the vehicle’s speed until they strike a solid object within or outside the vehicle. Internal organs of the unbelted person then collide with the skeletal system causing serious internal injuries. An unbelted person also serves as a projectile and can cause injuries to other persons in the vehicle. A person properly restrained stays within the vehicle’s safety zone and comes to a slower stop thereby minimizing injuries.

Drivers should consider taking a Defensive Driver Training Course. These courses teach drivers tactics in becoming a safer driver plus provide an insurance discount and possible point reduction. The National Safety Council offers an online 6-hour course available at www.ddcnsc.org/ny. The course is an interactive, informative course. You have one month to complete the course in as many sessions as you desire. Users have three attempts to score at least 75 percent on the exam at the end to receive credit. The online course offers the same benefits as the live course. A computer with a flash drive is required; Visit the website for more information.

Summer school is open, DRIVE CAREFULLY. Never pass a stopped school (Continued from page 7)

ice redesign plan for Co-op City. If you’d like to lend your “much needed” support, send an email to the address above or come to the rallies which you will hear about via the Co-op City Times, robo calls and word of mouth.

It’s not only for the largely popular rallies that we must show up in big numbers, but we must show up for our building associations and committees. This is how you will become informed. This is how the Board can grasp what you want and communicate what you want back to the governing authorities. This is how I can bring the information and knowledge back to you. Countless others of you are standing by, watching and listening. I am asking you to step up and do just-a-little-bit more.

In September, committees will be formed and you will have the opportunity to join them. Each committee is chaired and co-chaired by a Riverbay Board member. Each building can and should be represented in these committees. When you “show up,” this will give you information to take back to your respective building association. You then share the information you retrieve from the committee meetings with your neighbors and fellow shareholders and at the next committee meeting you bring your feedback and hopefully you will have answers and positive responses to your needs. Do you see how this works? It’s not about putting us in office and then seeing what we will do. It’s about being a responsible shareholder, interacting with your Board and committees not just to complain, but to learn and to contribute your talent or just the smallest of ideas and as a result of that, you will be contributing to your community and making your community a better more sustainable place to live. You will be laying the foundation of the next 50 year celebration. Let’s get it done!

bus with a STOP sign displayed or its red lights flashing. This means children are loading or unloading. Be aware of pedestrians and bike riders when operating a motor vehicle. Bike riders must refrain from riding bicycles near buildings and shopping centers. Bicycle riders must give pedestrians the same level of respect that they expect from motor vehicles. Everyone needs to share the road safely.

If you consume alcoholic beverages, be sure to designate a driver that will not drink. Never operate a motor vehicle if you have consumed alcoholic beverages.

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 911 and the Department of Public Safety at (718) 671-3050. Callers may remain anonymous when giving information.

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

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Building 9 Association

Donizetti Building 4 Association

Greetings, Building 9 family. I trust you are enjoying Happy Saturday, hope everyone is doing well a happy, healthy and fun-filled summer. and enjoying the warm weather, as it won’t be long As always, we do have a plethora of community activbefore the freezing cold returns. ity this summer.

Today we are off having much fun in the sun at We are planning a t-shirt making workshop to be facilHershey Park. Woo hoo! Saturday, Aug. 5, is our itated by member Gabriella Concepcion. Stay tuned for Atlantic City trip to Resorts Casino. There are still date and time. seats left, so if anyone would like to go to Resorts The Rivers Run Community Garden presents ‘La Casino in Atlantic City on Aug. 3, the cost is $40, Bomba y Plana’ on July 21, 3 p.m. to 5 p.m., at the garyou get $10 back in slot pay and a continental breakfast served in our association room at 7 a.m. Deparden.

The Black Forum Emergency Food Pantry will be ture time is 8 a.m. sharp! Tickets are on a first comeopen Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10 a.m. to noon; Thursday first served basis and there are no refunds. Seats are evenings, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. You must register. Please bring selling fast so, for tickets to Resorts Casino, please photo ID with your address in order to receive provisions. contact me at 212-942-8645.

MTA bus re-design neighborhood outreach Family Fun Day, which is taking place Saturday, “On-street” engagements will be at selected locations Sept. 14, is still accepting volunteers. So anyone throughout the borough this month. Bronx riders will be who enjoys good people with a great, positive mindBronx bus redesign set is encouraged to join a happy winning team. able to obtain information about the project from transit authority personnel, who will be manAnyone interested should contact Adelaide Martinez ning a specially wrapped van. MTA personnel visited at Aellie49@optimum.net or 718-679-6802.

Co-op City on Thursday, July 18, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Over the last several weeks, we’ve experienced Bartow Center. several water leaks. One was in the portico under The Citizen Preparedness Corps Building 4C and the storage area in Building 4C. I Training Program was informed by the CSO office they were fixed. The The program is meant to provide citizens with the other leak was in the laundry room, where the contools and resources to prepare for emergencies and disvectors along the back wall were leaking profusely.

The covers to those convectors were so corroded asters, respond to emergencies and disasters, and recover as quickly as possible. The training is scheduled for TuesRiverbay is going to replace them. On Monday mornday, July 23, at 6:30 p.m., to be held at Bartow Center, ing, I sent the CSO office an email inquiring about room 31. Please register at NYPrepare@dhses.ny.gov. when the many washing machines that are currently Build-a-Block out of service going to be repaired? Hopefully, I will The NYPD officers serving our community invite us have an answer by the time this article is printed and to participate in a discussion of the public safety challenges will post it in the next issue of CC Times. facing our community. This is a new way of doing busiI’ve reviewed the information regarding the proposed carrying charge increase that is in a binder ness with the NYPD. Neighborhood Coordination Officers P.O. Griesinger and P.O. Williamson of the 45th Pct. Sector ‘C,’ Co-op City & City Island, will be on hand to speak with you. Please join us.

Census Bureau training Please see our bulletin boards for information on jobs with the Census Bureau.

Misc.

If you have information about drug transactions, in and/or around our building, please contact the CCPD Detective Squad. Your name will be kept confidential.

Please do not give non-residents access to our laundry room bathroom. It is unsafe for our residents.

If you spill or drop anything in our public spaces, elevator, lobby, hallway, etc., it is your responsibility to clean it up.

Please clean up after curbing your dog.

Please contact the CSO and/or CCPD with any quality of life, safety, or other questions or concerns you may have.

“True love is built on free will and free choice, not control and manipulation.”

–Ken Poirot —Linda Collins

The Beginning Never Ends Have you ever wondered why when you seem to be doing everything right, and following the right paths to accomplish your goals, you still fall short?

It is written that we are charged to overcome “bad debts” that we inherit from our ancestors or from “souls of our past life experiences.”

Many philosophers call this the debts of “karma.”

If this is true, we are led to believe that our world and our lives now are just a prerequisite of time, and we are just preparing our souls to enter in the real world that leads to everlasting life, the portal of paradise, the kingdom of God. And so we are to believe that we live on in our exchanging bodies until our “karma debts” are validated and meet the approval of the almighty “God.” Are we to believe that we live in this world in preparation for what’s to come? It is written that man was created in the image of God, but in our unholy world we are blinded with ignorance of the unknown.

Our lives are like entering into a dark room seeing nothing but the longer you stay in you begin to see more.

We are challenged to overcome the lure and temptation of Satan through each life episode as we rehearse for our final destination.

Do we turn the pages of each life only to open a new chapter?

Could this be the end or just another beginning?

BY FRANK MAYES

Riverbay has placed in our lobbies for our review.

There is a conference scheduled for Aug. 7 at 6:30 p.m. at 135 Einstein Community Center, room 45, where representatives from New York State Homes & Community Renewal (NYS HCR) are scheduled to come to Co-op City to meet with us and hear our comments and concerns regarding the proposed carrying charge increase.

The financial reports of Riverbay Corporation, Inc. are available for inspection by cooperators or their representatives at: Riverbay Corporation, Administration Office 2049 Bartow Ave. We will try to get a copy of that report to then call a meeting to discuss it amongst the association members.

Our building association now has an email address with which everyone can feel free to share any building-related issues, concerns or ideas they may have they’d like us to address and/or get more information on. The email address is building4association@gmail.com. I encourage all paid-up members to email their email address so we may email you building related information if and when needed such as the info contained in the binder left in our lobbies. It’s another way of getting pertinent information out to our members.

Coming soon, we will have our very own webpage on which we can share building association information such as the yearly calendar of events, details to future upcoming events, photos of our many events and inspirational messages as well.

“The power to break through the walls that limit us arises from our indomitable prayer and actions! Let’s chronicle a great joyous history together!” —Dr. Daisaku Ikeda —Steven Vega

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Co-op City Student Spotlight It’s Graduation Time!

Well done, Honor!

Shareholders, if you have a graduate or a student who excelled this past school year, let us know so their accomplishments can be shared with your neighbors.

Send your submissions to cctimes@riverbaycorp.co m or call us at 718-3203300, x3375/6.

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Daddy and Mommy are so proud of you “Moving on Up” to First Grade. So are your grandmother, GiGi, and your lit t le brot her, Honor. What an accomplishment.

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Riverbay Summer Intern Program – Thirty-nine Co-op City residents who were lucky enough to get their names drawn in this year’s Riverbay Institute Summer Internship Program raffle, attended orientation on Monday, July 8. The interns spent the day in the Bartow Center filling out paperwork, getting their official IDs along with receiving information from Riverbay department directors. In photo at right, Co-op City Public Safety Chief Joseph Riley addresses the interns.

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National Council of Negro Women

Cruise to Bermuda Members and guests who will be enjoying our cruise to Bermuda next month from Aug. 4 to Aug. 11, will be attending our “Meet & Greet” party tomorrow, July 21, at 3 p.m. in room 14, Dreiser Loop. Our travel agent will be available to help with check-in, answer questions and distribute literature to us. It’ll be the first chance all the travelers will get a chance to meet each other. Our long awaited cruise is just a few weeks away!

Miracle of Christmas Join Co-op City Section NCNW on Saturday, Nov. 16, as we travel to Lancaster, Pennsylvania, to Sight & Sound Theatres to see “Miracle of Christmas.”

Our price is $170 per adult and $120 per child under 12 years of age. The ticket price includes admission to Sight & Sound, roundtrip motor coach transportation and lunch at Golden Corral. The payment schedule is $50 deposit due by July 13, $50 due by Aug. 24 and the balance is due by Sept. 30. Non-refundable checks payable to NCNW Co-op City Section may be mailed to P.O. Box 93, Bronx, N.Y. 10475. Our bus will depart from 177 Dreiser Loop at 9 a.m. sharp. For more information, contact 718-379-3788, 646-270-1985 or 917-399-2643.

Save the date Mark Sept. 28 on your calendars now. On that date, NCNW will have its Community Health Fair in room 31, Bartow Community Center, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

We will have health information, blood pressure screening, prizes, exercise and more.

Book club Looking for a few good books to read this summer? Join NCNW Co-op City’s Book Club. Our book discussions will resume in October. Meanwhile, we are all reading “The Sun Does Shine” by Anthony Ray Hinton. This Oprah’s Book Club Summer 2018 selection will be the first book we will discuss in October. For updates on our book club, contact: NCNWcoopcitysocial@gmail.com.

Social Media Remember, you can find us on Facebook: NCNWCoopcity Bethune; Twitter: @NCNWCoopCity; Instagram: NCNWCo-opCity and email: ncnwco.opcity @gmail.com.

—Joyce Howard

Section 5 Association

The Section Five Association’s annual Family Fun Day will be Saturday, Aug. 17, from noon to 6 p.m., with a rain date of Aug. 24, on the Section 5 greenway.

Buildings 26 thru 35 and the Earhart Lane Townhouses will be celebrating with families, neighbors and friends.

Join us for positive fun and free hot dogs, popcorn, icings, cotton candy, face painting, balloons by Vegas, DJ Smooth’s music, the bounce house, Voncelli and the Dancing Gents, Ellie Minor and the Marvelous Dancers, Velocity team, Section 5 teen center basketball tournament. And more. Stay tuned.

Wanted Griller for the hot dogs.

Volunteers Please contact your building association to confirm your availability to serve. If you need a t-shirt, contact Mr. Robert Hedgpeth at 718-320-2656. Thank you all in advance.

DHCR-NYS The Division Housing and Community Renewal has scheduled a conference with Co-op City shareholders for Wednesday, Aug. 7, at 6:30 p.m. regarding the 1.9 percent carrying charge for the next two years. Let’s not talk to one another, but talk directly to DHCR and the Board that will make these decisions. Do you get the point?

MTA It appears there are a lot of issues going on within the MTA establishment. The Co-op City ad hoc committee is working on options but if the buses are not returned to meet the ridership needs of this great community boycotts may be in the works. Sounds like a plan.

If there are any questions regarding the Family Fun Day, please contact Chairperson Ms. Linda Werner at 718-862-3295, cell 718-490-3431 or Mr. Robert Hedgpeth, president of the Section 5 Association, at 718-320-2656.

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

Come & Visit Us – You’re always welcome in God’s House, Your House! We are a Bible-centered congregation with spirit-filled worship, offering a variety of opportunities for spiritual growth, fellowship and service to God and our community. We are a multi-ethnic, multi-cultural and bilingual congregation, all are welcome! Services are held at 2350 Palmer Avenue, across from Building 30.

Parking is available. Our pastor is Rev. Arnaldo Sánchez-Orta. Telephone number: (718) 320-3795, email: coopcityevangelicalumc@gmail.com.

Schedule for Sundays - Come and Receive a Blessing: English Service: 9:30 a.m. – 11 a.m. Spanish Service: 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. Bilingual Service: First Sunday of each month, 10 a.m. -12 p.m.

Children Sunday School: 9:45 a.m., bring your children, they will have a great time while learning God’s word.

Adult Sunday Bible Study: English, 8:45 a.m./Spanish, 10 a.m.

English Prayer/Bible Study Night & Spanish Prayer/Bible Study Afternoon: The Lord said: “For where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them.” Matthew 18:20 (NIV) Monday Evening Bible Study: 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.; Tuesday: Spanish Prayer/Bible Study: 12:30 p.m.-2 p.m., Tuesday English Prayer Service: 7 p.m.-8 p.m.; Young Adults Bible Study: Tuesday, 8 p.m. – 9 p.m. Come, let’s pray together! “Lord my God, give attention to your servant’s prayer and his plea for mercy. Hear the cry and the prayer that your servant is praying in your presence.” 2 Chronicles 6:19 (NIV) Friday Night is Fun Night for the Youth (ages 13 to 21) – 7:30 p.m. – 10 p.m. This is a great time for the youth of our community to learn God’s word, enjoy each other’s company and make new friends. There will also be many activities. Exciting things are happening...

Food Pantry Update: Food Pantry distribution center at our church is now open. We are registering and distributing on Thursdays, 12 p.m.-2 p.m. Those registering must present one of the following government issued up-to-date ID’s showing a 10475 zip code: Driver, Non-Driver, or NYC ID. Anyone 18+ of age can register. Only one participant per household may register.

Health Fair: On Saturday, July 27, there will be a Health Fair on Boller Avenue from 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. There will be health/insurance information and children activities. Come out with your family and join us for an informative fun-filled day!

Vacation Bible School: “Splash Canyon-God’s Promise on Life’s Wild Ride” – Monday, July 29 to Friday, August 2, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. for children ages 4 to 12. Come by the church to register your child/children and let your family/ friends know of this great opportunity for children to fellowship together during a fun-filled week of activities! To REGISTER today, TEXT: 347-675-2469.

“Jesus called the children to him and said, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these.” Luke 18:16 (NIV) Blessings, —Marilyn Mendez-Gonzalez

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Black Forum of Co-op City

Emergency food pantry The food pantry is at 920 Baychester Ave., the entrance faces the yellow school house and basketball court at the back of the building. We open on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, from 10 a.m. to noon. We also open 5:30 p.m to 7 p.m.

Thursdays for working guests who cannot come during the day.

Guests who preregistered before July 9 will receive food before those who did not. Pantry guests do not have to be affiliated with a church or place of worship to receive food support. Please note this location will adopt an appointment-based system in the near future. More details to follow.

Guests must live within 10475 to join the pantry due to budget constraints and food shortage. Please bring an up-to-date photo ID when registering or picking up food for the first time. The only accepted ID is the ID NYC card or a non- or driver’s license. Your ID must show a 10475 address. Bring two clean shopping bags and a shopping cart. Guests will be issued a card that must be shown on every visit in order to pick up food.

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

Animals cannot enter the pantry because of health and safety reasons. Reasonable accommodations will be made for guests with animals to pick up food.

Our return to the community would not have been possible without the help of former Board member Leslie Peterson. She brought clarity when there was confusion, calmness when there was angst and ingenuity when we thought there was no hope in sight. She was our voice when no one wanted to listen. She stood beside us when others turned away. Ms. Peterson has continuously shown her dedication to Co-op City and this time was no different. To this end, we are eternally grateful. Thank you, Leslie.

Defensive driving Next class is Saturday, Sept. 14, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., 177 Dreiser Loop, room 1, top floor; $35 per person. We look forward to meeting you.

Nordic Lodge & Mohegan Sun Casino trip Bus pick-up times/locations: 7 a.m., 920 Baychester Ave.; 7:30 a.m., Asch Loop behind library; 7:45 a.m., in front of Section 5 Community Center. Kindly be on time and please remember your assigned seat number.

Harrahs Casino trip Join us Saturday, Oct. 19, for a trip to Harrahs Casino in Chester, Pennsylvania. The cost is $45 and is due by Sept. 27. We are collecting money now. No refunds. Call 917-209-5334 or 718-320-0033 if you have questions.

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

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Broun Place Townhouse Association

Broadway has been to Co-op City in a big, bright way and our cooperators came out in great number to enjoy.

Broun Place cooperators really came out.

We thank neighbor David for helping us find a seat, especially next to Broun Place neighbor, Ms. Powell. Also, from Broun Place, Ann V., Carolyn N. and grandchild, and of course, Mr. Ellison, were present.

The music aired perfectly, no hitch with mics. Water was distributed too; a true blessing. Thank you, Alena Powell, for working with “Broadway in the Boros,” hope this becomes a tradition.

Monday, July 8, at 10 p.m., Maintenance was called. Something needs to be done to see that repair procedures are accomplished efficiently. Just before 5 a.m. the phone rings. Dispatcher says Maintenance is outside the door. They didn’t bring the needed part. He promises to generate a chit to the dayshift. I say, I will also call the section manager. Real morning comes, CSO, and the Section 4 manager are emailed. The Maintenance manager writes this is the first I am hearing of this. No chit was generated! Additionally, not enough manpower to have repair on Tuesday. This job gets put off to Wednesday and no sink till then.

Cooperators should not be left in the lurch. A letter is on the way. Need to give kudos to our Maintenance person, Leo, who ultimately installed the necessary parts.

Have you noticed the terrible pothole that was more like an opening in the road around Bellamy Loop and Broun Place has been filled? Others have also been filled but there are many more. Call 311 to report them.

Read the Co-op City Times for all the news on the MTA and the Metro North proposals. They are doing a great job reporting on this.

The ceremony Saturday for the unveiling of Totsie artifacts from Freedomland, with a map of Freedomland, were interesting, historical and just great. Thank you, Mr. Friedman, for the donation. Thank you to all participants, especially Mr. and Mrs. Cylich, for the extra steps taken to make this event a success.

Have a good neighbor as your confidante and to leave your key with in case of emergency when vacationing. Please give this a try, trust a neighbor. Always let them know when you are going away.

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

Our Broun Place Executive Committee wishes those recovering from illness and hardships a speedy, complete recovery and many good days ahead. Get well Michelle Sajous, the community misses you.

We want to recommend the tried and true vendors doing their work here for 50-plus years. Think about it, what vendors have been doing business for that long and are still here?

Keep dancing and guarantee happy days ahead!

—Eva Kindaichi-Lazaar

Building 21 Association Every Year we are here for you; All Summer!!!

The fiscal year of the building association begins in September and ends in June.

The Building 21 Association will remain active throughout the summer, in the form of events like our Annual Ice Cream Social which was held during the Hoops and Beats Event this year and Think Tank. Come and join us. All are welcomed.

Co-op City’s History Committee Kudos to the History Committee for a job well done. From February’s Open Mic Event to Pioneer Day to the pictures and posters lining the halls of the Bartow Center, the History Committee – lead by Linda Berk and Bernie Cylich along with members Alena Powell, Eva Lazaar, Michelle Marbury, Iman Drammeth, Dorothea Castle, Lori Melton, Sandra Krasnov, Annette Newman, Kevin Lambright, Karen “GG” Morrishow and Michelle Sajous – have done a tireless and stellar job to say the least. We would venture to say that the celebration continues, since, in actuality, it took Co-op City until 1973 to finish opening all apartments to the shareholders. Here we are (above) four nights before Freedomland artifact “Totsie” was unveiled to the public, scoping out the site. We still have a Time Capsule to install and the 50th Anniversary signs along Co-op City Boulevard can go back up to adorn the streets of our fabulous community after the next winter thaw.

Let’s see what the committee decides. Stay tuned.

THINK TANK at Building 21 needs your input. We all want a better Co-op City, and the best way to have that is to be informed and take advantage of the infrastructure that protects and guides us. Come and lend your intention to The Tank. We convene every Friday evening, 8:00 - 9:30 p.m. in the Gathering Room in the rear of Building 21B. Floor Captains will make Co-op City Work Better All we ask of anyone kind enough to be a Floor Captain is as follows: 1. Contact Numbers (for your floor): List all emergency contact numbers and

distribute to each neighbor 2. Co-op City Times: Place at each apartment door (delivered on Saturdays) 3. Elevator Notices: Read them and talk to your neighbors about them 4. Promote: Meetings, clubs and gatherings 5. Encourage your neighbors to: Vote – Vote – Vote! in the Riverbay Election Make calls to the Riverbay offices: Security 718-671-3050; CSO 718-320-3300 This is your community. What are you doing to help make it better???

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

See you around the neighborhood! —Michelle Marbury

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Velocity Track Club New York

Velocity Track Club competed in the International Youth Championship in Landover, Maryland on July 12 – July 14. Teams from across the USA, and from Canada, Barbados and Jamaica were present.

The competition was sanctioned by USA Track and Field (USATF). Medals were presented to the top eight places in their event and trophies to the top three teams. Our athletes qualified to attend this meet by placing in the top eight in a local meet. The competition was intense, and medals were hard to earn. But that didn’t stop our children from excelling in their events and taking a spot on the podium. We had 23 athletes who competed in this meet. Altogether they were blessed with 31 medals (2 Gold, 1 Silver, 6 Bronze, 5 - fourth place, 6 - six place and 3- seventh place medals). Plus, Tiarra Jackson broke the meet record in the Girls 13/14 age division 3000-meter Race Walk and Pierce Parker broke the meet record in the Boys 11/12 age division 3000 meters run. Both, Tiarra and Pierce are at the bottom of their age division, therefore they have another year in that division.

Other athletes who medaled were: Cameron Joseph, 4th in the Girls 8 & under 100 meters dash and 6th place in the 200 meters. In the Girls 9/10 age division, Shyenne Blake is one of two athletes who won three medals, 5th place in the Long Jump & 100 meters race and 6th place in the 4x100 meter relay. Also, on that relay team were Hannah Deflorimonte, Savanna Minter & Ryann Joseph. Savannah also took 7th place in the Long Jump. Drea Santiago, competing in her 1st outdoor championship, muscled out a 6th place medal in the Turbo Javelin. In Boys 9/10 age division, Adeyemi Senior won Bronze medals 800 & 1500-meter races. In the Girls 11/12 age division, Talia Dixon took 5th place in the Long Jump and 4th place in the 4x100 meter relay with teammates Saniah Caldwell, Dakota Hickman and Kamaris Hickman. Candice Palmer won a Bronze medal in the 1500-meter Race Walk. In the Boys 11/12 age division, Pierce Parker also won a 7th place medal in the 1500 meters race. In the Girls 13/14 age division, Saggi Hemmings took 5th place in the Long Jump. Adonijah Washington won a Silver medal in the 3000-meter Race Walk and Jada Clark, who also won three medals—Bronze

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medals in the Long Jump and High Jump, plus 5th place in the 100 meter hurdles.

In the Boys 13/14 age division, Matthiaus Love-Anderson took 6th place in Discus.

Julian Caldwell won a Bronze medal in Discus and took 7th place in the 800 meters.

Dontae Lindo took 5th place in 1500 meters and 6th place in the 800 meters. Congratulations to all participants, you’re all are winners!

Our next meet will be the AAU Junior Olympics July 27 to August 2 in Greensboro, NC. Please put us in your prayers that we have a safe journey.

Velocity Track Club New York is a 501(c)3 not-for profit. One hundred percent of your donation will go towards helping our children. Support our youth, so they can continue to do great things! For additional information, you can go to our website, Velocitytrack.org, or contact me, Coach Winston Dinkins, at 914-4416196 or email watclt@aol.com.

—Winston Dinkins

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AARP Chapter #4997

FYI Welcome Back Luncheon and Fashion Show scheduled for Thursday, Sept. 26, noon to 4 p.m. at Marina Del Rey; $90, transportation provided for a small charge. Contact Stella Baker, 718-379-2088, for tickets.

Reminder Caregivers Outreach Ministry Empowerment, Inc. and AARP Peachtree #4997 are providing free, one-on-one basic computer/device sessions through Aug. 16, five sessions daily, Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 10 a.m.; 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.;11 a.m. to noon; 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.; 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Classes will be held at 177 Dreiser Loop, second floor, room 0. Bring your iPhone, iPad, tablet, laptop and other mobile devices.

You will be taught how to set up an email, log in to Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, save your pictures, create a flyer and take selfies. RSVP by calling 718-379-3159 or 718-320-1946.

Good news!

Evan Mitchell and Josephine Flowers are recovering “splendidly” from their recent medical procedures.

Good and Welfare Please contact our Good and Welfare coor-

dinator, Frances Wilson, 718-671-5493, if you have a family member who has passed or one of our members who is sick, in the hospital or in a nursing home.

2019 tour activities Sept. 17 to 19: Ride the Rails in West Virginia – This tour has been cancelled. Contact Hannah, 718-379-7962.

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

Attention When signing up for the above trips, please give your name, phone number and a deposit.

Checks/money orders made payable to AARP Chapter 4997 with the name of the trip in the memo section of your check/money order.

Room 0, Dreiser Community Center, is open Monday or Thursday, noon to 3 p.m. for checks to be dropped off in an envelope w/group/trip leader name. They may also be mailed to the group/trip leader.

—Delores Debnam

Goose Island Seniors

Retirees of Dreiser Loop

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

Travel events Price includes coach bus located on Dreiser Loop, front of H&R Block Sept. 16 to 19, Monday through Thursday, Niagara Falls, Canada.

Price—double: $589, single: $709. Final payment due now. Passport required. Meet and greet upon arrival, guided tours, three breakfasts, three dinners and Niagara Falls cruise. Contact: Serita Grayson, 347-564-5722.

Theatre Committee Price includes van transport from Dreiser Loop, front of rehab center July 31, Wednesday, “Ain’t Too Proud: The Life and Times of the Temptations,” Imperial Theatre. Showtime: 2 p.m. Sold out!

Contact: Dorothy Lindo, 718-379-0314.

Sept. 11, Wednesday, “Mambo Italiano,” Westchester Broadway Theatre. Showtime: 11 a.m. Price: $75. Deposit, $40; balance due, $35, by Aug. 9. Contact: Marie Green-Ryan, 718-671-4949.

Nov. 15, Friday, “Radio City Christmas Spectacular.” Showtime: 2 p.m. Price: $80. Down payment, $40, ASAP. Balance due Wednesday, Oct. 2. Contact: Eleanor Barlow, 917-952-0861.

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

Good and Welfare Get well wishes to Kim Parker, daughter of Lorraine Parker, who is in the hospital. We are sending Kim healing thoughts and a little sunshine to brighten her day. To members and friends on the mend, we hope each new day brings you renewed strength. Call Josephine Flowers, 718-320-0539, regarding illnesses and bereavements.

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

I hope you enjoy: “So, to answer your question, I like being old.

It has set me free. I like the person I have become. I am not going to live forever, but while I am still here, I will not waste time lamenting what could have been or worrying about what will be. And I shall eat dessert every single day, if I feel like it.”

Best wishes to all for a safe, fun-filled summer!

—Claudette Davis

On Your Feet Thursday, July 25, at the Westchester Broadway Theatre in Elmsford. Price: $89. Bus leaving 9 a.m., Einstein; 9:10 a.m., Asch Loop, and 9:20 a.m., Dreiser. This is the story of Emilio and Gloria Estefan. Her voice. His Vision. Their story. From their humble beginnings in Cuba, they came to America and broke through all barriers to become a crossover sensation at the very top of the pop music world. But just when they thought they had it all, they almost lost everything. In the face of adversity, they found a way to end up on their feet. Menu: Broiled fillet of Sole (white fish w/baked potato), Pernil (roast pork w/rice & black beans), cheese ravioli w/ meatballs, chicken marsala, fillet of Sole florentine (white fish stuffed with spinach), eggplant parmigiana. Vegetables served with some orders. Menu subject to change. Bus is full, waiting list only. Money is due by Saturday, July 13.

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

Bus is full. Waiting list only. Money is due by July 27.

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

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A dignified funeral every family can afford.

• Cremations • Casket Showroom Extra cards are 25 cents each.

All areas are handicapped accessible on premises Karaoke Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. with Personalized & Professional Care • 53 Years Serving Our Community Stephen in room 45. All are welcome.

To all members Worldwide Shipping including Caribbean, Africa & South America Happy Birthday to our members who celebrate their birthday in the month of July: Carmen Ponce, Jonathan Felix, Iris Delgado, Florence Barnes — who died June 15 — Regina S. Usher, Miriam Kravitz, Ann Perez, Thomas Gordon, Audrey Chambers, Rosa Copeland and Richardine Sullivan.

Serving all Note Call Call Ann or Stephen at Goose Island Seniors, 718cultures 24 379-9613, or visit us at 135 Einstein Loop, room 39, NOW WEBCASTING TO FAMILY AND FRIENDS ABROAD & faiths Hours Bronx, N.Y. 10475. Office hours: Monday to Friday 10 a.m. to noon. Monday, Wednesday and Friday, noon www.mccalls.net • director@mccalls.net to 8 p.m., and Tuesday and Thursday evenings, 4 p.m.

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Community Protestant Church

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Temptation or Desire On behalf of our pastor, Rev. Dr. Calvin E. Owens, and our church family, welProtestant Church, a church of love and understanding, 1659 come to Community Full sermon on Open Door Ministries YouTube channel East Gun Hill Road, Bronx, N.Y. 10465; telephone: 718-862-9172.

Jesus faced temptation just as we face temptation. In our case, however, tempSummer church schedule: tation is more like desire. We want things and our adversary, the devil, knows this.

Dress-down attire July 7 to Sept. 1 Matthew 4:1 Adult Sunday school: 9 a.m.

Then Jesus was led by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted there by the Worship service:1 a.m. devil. 2 For forty days and forty nights he fasted and became very hungry. 3 DurCommunion service: Every first and third Sunday ing that time the devil came and said to him, “If you are the Son of God, tell these The following program is at the church’s annex, 2053 Asch Loop North: stones to become loaves of bread.” 4 But Jesus told him, “No! The Scriptures say, Neighborhood bible study: Thursday at 10 a.m.

Worship service begins at 10 a.m. Everyone is invited to come and be a part ‘People do not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of this special moment set aside each Sunday morning to be in the presence of of God.” God. We will be delighted to blend our spirits with yours as we bend both body The first temptation was to gratify the flesh over the spirit. As we often say, and soul before our heavenly father. We encourage you to spend time with God, “take care of yourself first.” Jesus’ response was clear. Physical gratification must and if it be his will, with us at community protestant. take second place to the needs of our spirits — our relationship with God. In so many ways, we feed ourselves first then make room for God when we are already Other scheduled events: satiated. God should never be second.

Sunday, July 28, 10 a.m. A very special service! It is family and friends day service at community protestant church. All are welcome.

5 Then the devil took him to the holy city, Jerusalem, to the highest point of Glorify his name the Temple, 6 and said, “If you are the Son of God, jump off! For the Scriptures Are your pathways all uncharted? Let god’s wisdom be imparted. say, ‘He will order his angels to protect you. And they will hold you up with their Let him change with love divine, making all your lives sublime. hands so you won’t even hurt your foot on a stone.” 7 Jesus responded, “The Scriptures also say, ‘You must not test the LORD your God’.”

He will hear your supplication, he will answer every prayer.

The second temptation had to do with taking risks then asking God to protect Let him walk beside you, he will guide you never fear. … you. If you are spending your money unwisely, participating in unhealthy relaGod’s comfort and peace assure us not to murmur or complain.

Let us rest upon his promises, let us glorify his name. –Sister Georgiana Moses tionships or engaging in gossip, don’t ask God to join you. When you willingly The doors of Community Protestant Church are open to all to worship and felparticipate in the kingdom of darkness you have left the kingdom of light and are subject to the power of the devil. lowship with Christian believers of the gospel of Jesus Christ. You are cordially 8 Next the devil took him to the peak of a very high mountain and showed him invited to come in, join in and receive your blessing. all the kingdoms of the world and their glory. 9 “I will give it all to you,” he said, —Evan G. Mitchell “if you will kneel down and worship me.” 10 “Get out of here, Satan,” Jesus told him. “For the Scriptures say, ‘You must worship the LORD your God and serve only him.”

General information: The Traditional Synagogue is located in Section 5, 120 The third temptation had to do with power and popularity. Satan was proposErdman Place in the rear lobby of 27B. It is on the ground floor of Building 27B, ing Jesus could easily fulfill his mission by bowing to him. How sad, however, it is handicap accessible, no steps. The phone number is 718-379-6920. Office when we bow and even worship the devil with our ideologies and unbiblical hours are Thursday and Sunday from noon to 2 p.m. Please call the office before beliefs. you attempt to come over. If no one is in the office, please leave a message.

11 Then the devil went away, and angels came and took care of Jesus.

The synagogue has services on Saturday morning starting at 9 a.m. After servWhen we biblically align ourselves with God, the supernatural is open to us ices, we always have a kiddush. The synagogue has a Facebook page: Traditional and, after a time of testing, we can freely enjoy rest through God’s provision.

Synagogue.

Sunday services are at 11 a.m. in the Bartow Community Center, room 28 Contact Pastor Luis by text 917-334-4407 or email opendoorministries.net.

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

—Pastor Luis Ramos The synagogue needs men to help make a minyan. There are a lot of Jewish men who live in Co-op City who don’t come to services. Please come by 9:30 a.m., so we can take out the Torah.

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

Sabbath ends on Saturday, July 20, 2019 at 9:14 p.m.

Candle lighting for Friday, July 26, 2019 at 7:57 p.m.

Good and Welfare: We sell tree certificates in honor or memory of a loved one. The cost is only $15 per tree. Mazel tov to all having simchas. If you’re ill, wishing you good health. If you asked the rabbi to say prayers for a sick person you should make your donation to the synagogue.

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

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

Your support of the Traditional Synagogue, is greatly appreciated.

Wishing all our members and friends peace and good health. —Bruce Gitelson

Traditional Synagogue of Co-op City

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Room 49 unless otherwise noted

Room 7 unless otherwise noted

Alternate Kosher Meals are also available

Mon., July 22

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

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

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

YOGA w/Peggy 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.

JASA main office Arthritis Exercises 11 a.m. - noon Card Games 2-4 p.m.

Dominos 2:30 p.m.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Stay Well Exercise will return Sept. 9 Basic Cell Phone & iPad training 11 a.m.

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

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

Walking Club 10:30 a.m.

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

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

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

Fri., July 26

Thu., July 25

Wed., July 24

Bartow Room 31 unless otherwise noted

Tues., July 23

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

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

Stay Well Exercise 10 a.m. – 11 a.m.

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

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

Dominoes 2:30 p.m.

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

Smartphone Class Beginner 12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.; Intermediate 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.; Bartow main office Library 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

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

Crochet & Knitting 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.

Spanish Class 11 a.m. - 12 p.m., JASA Main Office Dancercise w/Damion 1 - 2 p.m., JASA Main Office Card Games 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.

Kosher

Non-Kosher

Orange Juice Eggplant Rounds Meat sauce, Roasted Butternut squash, Garden salad, Whole wheat bread, Baked Apple, Alt: Baked breaded fish

Beef Salisbury steak w/mushroom sauce Yellow rice Carrots

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

Computer Class 11 a.m.–12 p.m.

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

Apple Juice Oven fried chicken Orzo Roasted Zucchini w/tomato sauce Whole wheat bread Fresh fruit Alt: Veggie burger

Lemon Chicken Egg Noodles Italian blend vegetables

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

Body in Motion w/Ola 10 a.m.–11 a.m.

Spanish Practice Class 10:30 a.m., Computer Lab Zumba 11 a.m. - 12 p.m., rm. 4 Arts w/Becky 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.

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

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

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

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

Orange Juice Yankee Pot roast Roasted potatoes California blend vegetables Whole wheat bread Fresh fruit Alt: Egg Frittata

Homemade fish cake Cole slaw Roasted potatoes

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

Dominoes 10 a.m., rm. 45 Grandparent Connection Meeting & Exercise class 1st Thurs., rm. 40, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

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

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

Karaoke by Steven 1 p.m., rm. 45 Arts w/Becky 10 a.m.-12 p.m., rm. 49 Men’s Line Dancing 9 a.m. - 10 a.m. Dominoes 10 a.m., rm. 45 Word Games 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Art 10 a.m., rm. 45 Bingo 1 p.m. – 2 p.m.

Women’s Line Dancing 10 a.m. Pokeno 2-4 p.m., rm. 35 11:30 a.m.

Blood Pressure 2nd & 4th Fri., 10 Chat Session 10 a.m. a.m. - 11:30 a.m., rm. 45 Piano Sing-along 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. Free Oil Painting Classes 10 a.m. – Card Games 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.

11:30 a.m., rm. 38

For information, please call: (718) 320-2066 (Schedule subject to change without notice) Payments for trips @ the Bartow office can be made Monday – Friday: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m., & 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. only Funded by: The NYC Department for the Aging, The NYS Office for the Aging and Riverbay Corporation.

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

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

(FREE) LiveOn NY - SCRIE/SNAP (Food Stamps) Assistance – Fri., July 26, & Aug. 9 & 23, 9 a.m. – noon, JASA Main Office, 2049 Bartow Ave. No appointments! Walk-ins! First come! First served!

Please make copies of your documents before coming to the office.

JASA TimeBank – A free intergenerational volunteer service exchange program. Members bank their time providing and receiving services, such as doing errands, tutoring, English/Spanish lessons, alterations, assisting neighborhood organizations & much more. For additional information or to become a volunteer, contact Helen Atkins, 929-399-1388.

St. Mary’s Pool – $3; Fri., July 26; Fri., Aug. 2; Mon., Aug. 12; Fri., Aug. 23; Mon., Aug. 26 & Fri., Aug. 30. Pool aerobics for seniors, 10 a.m.–noon; Bartow, 8:30 a.m.; Einstein, 8:45 a.m., & Dreiser, 9 a.m.

(FREE) Paint & Sip – Starting Aug. 29, JASA Main Office on the first & last Thurs. of the

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

Alert & Alive will return Sept. 10 Cultural Dance 10:30 – 11:30 a.m., Aud. B

Apple juice Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session, Filet of Sole Florentine 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

Quinoa Blood Pressure 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m., Zucchini w/onions 1st & 3rd, rm. 8 & peppers Line Dancing, 10 a.m. - 11 a.m., Aud. A Whole Wheat bread Piano Sing Along 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Fresh fruit Drama Class will resume Thurs., Sept 12. Alt: Tuna Croquets Crochet & Knitting 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

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

Meditative Moments will return Sept. 13 chicken, Bowtie pasta Purple Life Trail Fitness – 11 a.m. Greenway w/kasha, Vegetable Ratatouille, Challah Pokeno 3rd Fri., 1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. bread, Fresh fruit Bingo rm. 7, 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.

Yoga w/Peggy 11 a.m. - 12 p.m., rm. 2 Alt: Gefilte Fish

Pork stir fry w/vegetables White rice Broccoli w/toasted garlic

Chicken salad Classic macaroni salad Pita Halves Israeli salad

Fee for lunch is $2.00 & $5.00 for guest

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

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

Upcoming Events/Trips

month from 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. Space is limited, only 12 participants. Join us for this painting class, have fun while you paint on canvas. No experience necessary. Refreshments will be served. Register at 718.320.2066.

Jersey Gardens Outlet Mall (The Mills) – Wed., July 24, $15; Bartow, 8:30 a.m.; Einstein, 8:45 a.m., & Dreiser, 9 a.m.

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

Bartow & Einstein Sr. Ctr. Advisory Council 2nd Annual Bake Sale – Sat., Aug. 3, from 10 a.m.

– 2 p.m., across from the Dollar Tree Store in the Bartow Mall. Free face painting for children, prizes and surprises. They will be accepting donations of cakes or cash to purchase cakes for this event. Donations must be dropped off by 3 p.m., Fri., Aug. 2, in the Bartow main office.

Costco – Fri., Aug. 2, $5; Bartow, 9:30 a.m.; Einstein, 9:45 a.m., & Dreiser, 10 a.m.

Shoprite New Rochelle – Mon., Aug. 5, $4; Bartow, 9:30 a.m.; Einstein, 9:45 a.m., & Dreiser, 10 a.m.

Empire Casino – Tues., Aug. 6, $5; Bartow, 9 a.m.; Einstein, 9:15 a.m., & Dreiser, 9:30 a.m.

Ridgehill – Thurs., Aug. 8, $7; Bartow, 9:30 a.m.; Einstein, 9:45 a.m., & Dreiser, 10 a.m.

Stew Leonard’s – Fri., Aug. 9, $6; Bartow, 9:30 a.m.; Einstein, 9:45 a.m., & Dreiser, 10 a.m.

Fairway/BJ’s – Fri., Aug. 9, $4; Bartow, 9:30

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

IKEA/Christmas Tree Store/Bed Bath and Beyond – Tues., Aug. 13, $15; Bartow, 9 a.m.; Einstein, 9:15 a.m. & Dreiser, 9:30 a.m.

Walmart – Wed., Aug. 15, $15; Bartow, 8:30 a.m.; Einstein, 8:45 a.m. and Dreiser, 9 a.m.

Central Ave. – Thurs., Aug. 15, $13; Christmas Tree store, Trader Joe’s and Amazing Savings; Bartow, 8:30 a.m.; Einstein, 8:45 a.m., & Dreiser, 9 a.m. There is a Shoprite right next door to Amazing Savings.

Foxwood – Ledyard, CT., Sat., Sept. 14; $35 per person. Pick-ups: Bartow, 8 a.m.; Einstein, 8:15 a.m., & Dreiser Loop, 8:30 a.m. Lunch will be served on the trip. 52 seats available. Bonus package is free buffet & $10 bonus slot. Payment due no later than Fri., Aug. 30. No refunds. Depart casino, 5 p.m. Location of restaurant: TBD. The Essex Steam Train and Riverboat – Thurs., Oct. 10, $100. Pick-ups: Bartow, 7:45 a.m.; Einstein, 8 a.m.; & Dreiser, 8:15 am. Deluxe coach bus, 49 seats available. Enjoy a delicious plated luncheon aboard the Essex Train with a choice of roast beef or baked chicken, salad, veggies, rolls, dessert, coffee, water & tea. Cash bar for soda. Enjoy an hour & a half cruise abroad the Mississippi Style Riverboat.

When registering for the trip, please tell the person at the front desk your choice of baked chicken or roast beef. Payment due no later than Thurs., Sept. 5. No refunds.

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St. Joseph’s Episcopal Anglican Church

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

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

We look forward to welcoming you to church tomorrow, Sunday, July 21, at 9 a.m. when we will celebrate the Sixth Sunday after Pentecost. Father Simeon Johnson, our supply priest, will be the preacher and celebrant.

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

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

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

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

Upcoming fundraising events Our next bus trip is planned for Saturday, Sept. 7, to the Pennsylvania Dutch Country.

Trip includes: Penn Dutch sampler luncheon at Good & Plenty, tour of Amish farmlands, time at farmer’s market, and shopping at Tanger Outlets with discount booklets. The cost is $100 per person, and a deposit of $25 will hold your seat. Please make your reservation early. The bus leaves from Dreiser Loop in front of the Rehab Center at 7:30 a.m.

Stay tuned for other upcoming events.

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

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

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

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

“There is no guile upon his tongue; he does no evil to his friend; * he does not heap contempt upon his neighbor.” –Psalm 15:3 —Merville Chambers

Faith In God Church & Bible Institute

Pastor & Evangelist Vernon Little greets 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!

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

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

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

Invitation: Sweet Hour of Prayer is today at 3 p.m. Sunday School is tomorrow at 10 a.m. Our Sunday Morning Worship Service is at 11 a.m. We have clothing items available that were donated to the church.

If interested in picking some up, stop by the church in the 11 o’clock hour on Sunday. Every 3rd Sunday following the morning worship, we serve Holy Communion.

Vernon Little has an EP on the market. It’s titled ‘Double Minded.’

It’s a fusion of Gospel, R&B, and Rap. He also has videos on YouTube.

His music encourages, inspires, and informs.

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

—Evangelist Vernon Little

Scheduling Activities Calendar

ANONYMOUS WHISTLEBLOWER HOTLINE

If you have knowledge or a concern of possible violations of law, accounting irregularities, or other suspected wrongdoing affecting Riverbay, you are encouraged to report it to law enforcement, or you may report it through an anonymous hotline by the following methods: Go to an independent website, www.lighthouse-services/riverbaycorp, to complete an online disclosure form; Call the following independent third party whistleblower hotline at 1-833-290-0009 (English); or 1-800-216-1288 (Spanish); Send an e-mail to: reports@lighthouse-services.com (the email must include “Riverbay” in the subject); or Send a fax to (215) 689-3885 (the fax must include “Riverbay” in the subject of the report).

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Building 25 Association

Neighbors, let’s get educated about the dangers of sun rays during the summer months. For those who think certain skin color exempts them from having to worry about sun protection, dermatologists says damaging UV rays can penetrate all types of skin, regardless of your ethnicity, so even people with dark skin need sunscreen. And while skin cancer rates are significantly lower in African Americans and Hispanics than in Caucasians, low risk doesn’t mean no risk. Regardless of the color of your skin, everyone should be applying a sunscreen with an SPF 30 and reapplying it every two hours or immediately after swimming or heavy sweating during the summer months.

Our building association meetings will resume Sept. 17 at 7:30 p.m. Please continue to log onto our building email address at building25ca@gmail.com and address your emails to any or all members of the Building 25 Association.

Friendly reminder for those who have not paid your building annual dues of $5 per family over the summer break, if you see any building association member you can pass it along to them. Remember dues are collected at our monthly meetings by Carol Eilets, treasurer, or Celeste Stukes, assistant treasurer.

Because skin cancer is important to talk about, I will close with the following: “Always wear sunscreen and wash your makeup off at night.” –Gail Simmons —Wanda Bailey

Co-op City Democratic Club

The CCDC is having its major fundraiser Sept. 21.

We will be going to the Nordic Lodge for an all-youcan-eat buffet of lobster, shrimp, crab and more. We will be leaving from Asch Loop Library at 9:15 a.m. sharp for a fun-filled day at the Mohegan Sun Casino to shop and win some lucky bucks. All for $180 per person. We will be making two stops in our day.

For further information on our trip, please call June Grimes at (347) 457-8249.

On behalf of the club, I want to thank my husband, Rod, who was able to speak to the right person to get Mr. Andy Byford, president of New York City Transit Authority, to come to our community. He was impressed with our community and he heard some of our demands. But it’s not over yet. We still have not gotten our bus routes back. So we still have work to do. Committees are forming and preparing for the next level of talks with MTA. Stand by and get ready to help your community get what we feel we deserve.

Come out and get involved. —Shirley J. Saunders

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Greater Love Refuge Ministries

Newsong Church

Victory Over Temptation – Part 1

13 “Then they are glad because they are quiet; so He guides When tempted, no one should say, “God is them to their desired haven.” Psalm 107:30 tempting me.” For God cannot be tempted by evil, Word for the Week: If you listen carefully you will nor does he tempt anyone; 14 but each person is tempted when they are dragged away by their hear the screams of situations that require your attention own evil desire and enticed. 15 Then, after desire has as well as the loud voices that want your attention. But conceived, it gives birth to sin; and sin, when it is God wants you to hear His still small voice that you can full-grown, gives birth to death. –James 1:13-15 only discern when you get quiet. He wants to give you (NIV) assurance that He knows you and is with you. God wants to give you the wisdom necessary to navigate your current When my daughter was around 4 years old, she helped my wife make a cake. She stirred the batter, circumstances successfully. poured it into the pan, and helped to frost it. My Senior pastor, Presiding Elder Boyce Landrum; Pastor Carol Landrum and the Greater Love family invite you, wife told her that the cake was for after our dinner, and she wasn’t to touch it. My daughter, intently friends and family to worship with us on Sunday mornings staring at the cake, promised not to touch it, only at 11:30 a.m. Greater Love Refuge Ministries is a multilook at it. An hour or so later we noticed little finger generational, teaching, preaching faith & Bible way church with an old school flavor and a new school feel. marks through the frosting, and my daughter had SWAG Youth Church is held on the 1st, 3rd & 5th Sunchocolate smudges on her cheeks…The temptation was too much for her! day. Interactive Bible School for children and adults is Anytime that God opens a door of opportunity held on Sunday from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. We are conveniently you can expect Satan to bring opposition. located at 900 Co-op City Blvd. (Bldg. 2A), on the ground Three Temptation Truths level, Bronx, NY 10475; main entrance-red button. Parking A Life with Jesus is war – When you become vouchers are available at the church. Our telephone number a follower of Jesus, you become an enemy of the is 347-920-5607.

Annual Beach Baptism at Orchard Beach will take devil. Although Satan cannot stop you from followplace today, Saturday, July 20, at 8:30 a.m. We will celebrate ing Jesus, he will try to trip up your walk through the newly baptized believers during our Sunday Morning deceit and temptation. Following Jesus isn’t easy, and it doesn’t make your life “problem free,” and Worship and Holy Communion on July 21 beginning at 11:30 a.m. A light luncheon will follow morning worship. although the battle may be raging, the good news is, Jesus has already won the war!

Five Loaves & Two Fish Food Pantry Temptation is not a sin – In Luke 4, Jesus was The outdoor rummage sale is rescheduled for Saturday, tempted by the devil, yet we know that He lived a August 10, at noon. Suggested offerings for each item will range from a penny to $5. Proceeds will go toward the sinless life. It’s easy to think that because you’re purchase of pantry supplies. Leftover items will be donated tempted you already lost…not true! Temptation to the Salvation Army.

Outreach Ministry Want to learn more about our church? Do you need prayer or a word of encouragement? Or, if you just want to share in friendly conversation and experience God’s love, come out for our meet and greet table hosted by Chaplain Gunjia Fullwood and Elder William Yancey on the atrium directly outside the church on Saturday, August 10, beginning at noon.

Christian Prayer Line: All are invited to join our weekly Prayer Line on Wednesday afternoon from 1:30 p.m. to 2 p.m. and Thursday night from 9 p.m. to 10 p.m. The dial-in number is 712-775-7031 and the access code is 578165132# Enjoy the summer & stay cool!

—Pastor Carol Landrum

Building 10 Association

Greetings, fellow cooperators.

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

Free indoor healthy BBQ BCA Global and Chef Lenise Streeter of Building 10C would like to thank everyone who stopped by Raymour & Flanigan and enjoyed the healthy BBQ. MTA proposed bus changes The MTA has proposed changes to the Co-op City bus routes. Let your voice be heard on the proposed bus route changes. Go to the MTA website: new.mta.info/BronxBusRedesign and take the survey. We must fight these changes.

Laundry room washing machines and dryers If a washer or dryer is inoperable, please report to Coinmach at http://servicerequest.coinmach.com or call 877-264-6622.

Laundry room etiquette Please remember to remove your laundry from both the washers and dryers promptly upon completion of the cycle. Please pick up your dryer sheets from the floor, they are very slippery.

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

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

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

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

Have a great week.

—Jewel Crawford-Duncan

isn’t an indication of defeat, it’s an opportunity for victory!

You will be Tempted – When you’re tired, after a long battle, you will be tempted. It happened to Jesus, it will happen to us. Because Jesus knows and understands what it’s like to be tempted he can sympathize with us when we’re weak, and help us win the battle. I’ll share more about that next week!

We invite you to join us as we continue our teaching series “The Book of James; A Blueprint for Making Faith Work.”

Join us this Sunday! Newsong Church is located at 135 Einstein Loop in room 45. Discounted parking is available in parking garages 7 & 8.

While you’re enjoying our worship experience, your children will be enjoying “Kidsong.” At Kidsong, children from nursery to 6th grade will learn about Jesus in fun interactive ways!

We also have a youth ministry called Against the Flow. At “ATF,” teens from 12-18 years old, enjoy Christ-centered discussion groups, café nights, and other outings. ATF meets every Friday night at 7 p.m. at 2049 Bartow Ave., rm. 28!

If you have any questions, you can contact us: Church Office: 718-708-8385 Website: www.newsongchurchnyc.org Facebook: www.facebook.com/newsongchurchbx Twitter: @newsongchurchBX IG: @newsongchurchBX @againsttheflow.nyc Our Newsong Family is here for you! Join us this Sunday and experience the difference!

—Pastor Mike Tolone

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Co-op City Baptist Church

Rev. Dr. Sheldon E. Williams and the Co-op City Baptist Church family invite you to join us tomorrow at 8 a.m. and 11 a.m. for worship service. Sunday school for children and adults is suspended for the summer and will resume on Sunday, Sept.

15, at 9:15 a.m. We invite you to worship, study, and pray with us.

The Co-op City Baptist Church is located at 135 Einstein Loop, lower level, room 50. Our telephone number is 718-320377. Visit us on the web at coopcitybaptistchurch.org.

Wednesday noon day service and all Bible classes are on hiatus for the summer and will return in September. All prayer services are also on hiatus for the summer and will return in September.

Tomorrow, Sunday, July 21, we will celebrate the Lay Sheherd Pastoral Care Ninth Anniversary at the 11 a.m. service.

Please join us.

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

—Hattie L. Lucas

Co-op City Pentecostal Tabernacle

Co-op City Pentecostal Tabernacle, 100 Co-op City Blvd., Building 22A, Bronx, N.Y. 10475; (718) 324-0334, (718) 320- 4218, (646) 345-6707.

We invite everyone to worship service on the following days: Sunday School for all age groups begins at 10:30 a.m.

Worship service begins at 11:45 a.m. Prayer and fasting service will be held every Wednesday morning at 11 a.m.

- 12:30 p.m. Regular prayer meeting and Bible study will also be held at 7:30 p.m. Bible study will be held every Friday evening at 7:30 p.m.

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

Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, which, according to his abundant mercy, hath begotten us again unto a lively hope by the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, To an inheritance incorruptible, and undefiled, and that fadeth not away, reserved in heaven for you, Who are kept by the power of God through faith unto salvation ready to be revealed in the last times. 1 Peter 1: 3-5 For as much as ye know that ye were not redeemed with corruptible things, as silver and gold, from your vain conversation received by tradition from your fathers; But with the precious blood of Christ, as of a lamb without blemish and without spot; Who verily was foreordained before the foundation of the world, but was manifest in these last times for you. Who by him do believe in God, that raised him up from the dead, and gave him glory, that your faith and hope might be in God. Seeing ye have purified your souls in obeying the truth through the spirit unto unfeigned love of the brethren, see that ye love one another with a pure heart fervently. 1 Peter 1: 1822 A new commandment I give unto you that ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if ye have loved one to another. John 13:34-35 In St. John, chapter 13, Jesus speaks of love while experiencing betrayal which would lead him to the cross, where he sufferers pain and insult from the ones he loved the most. Abandonment from his close disciples while his enemies closing in on him yet he was teaching them love and forgiveness.

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

Behold, what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called the sons of God. Therefore, the world knoweth us not, because it knew him not. Beloved, now we are the sons of God, and it doth not yet appear what we shall be: but we know that, when he shall appear, we shall be like him; for we shall see him as he is. 1 John 3 1-2 —Rev. R. Sibblies

Church of the New Vision

Pastors Kenneth Hodge and Deborah Hodge, and the New Vision congregation invite you and your family to come and worship the Lord with us. Church of the New Vision is designed to meet the spiritual needs of God’s people. Serving the community for more than 45 years, we offer a warm, friendly spirit-filled atmosphere of Christian love. All are welcome.

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

Adult and Youth Sunday school: 9:45 a.m. to 10:45 a.m.

Mid-day Bible Study: Canceled until further notice Wednesday Night Prayer and Bible Study: 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Youth Ministry: Fridays 6: p.m. to 9 p.m.

Upcoming events/Programs Fellowship with us on our annual Women’s Day, July 21, at 11 a.m. We ask all women to wear white.

New Vision’s Women’s Retreat is scheduled for Oct. 17 to 19, 2019, at Eddy’s Farm in Sparrow Bush. This two-night, three-day event’s theme is “Just a Closer Walk with Thee;” double occupancy, $400 per person; single occupancy, $550. Includes, meals, transportation, workshops and retreat material. Payment of $200 is now due. We ask each person to bring one person. See Sis. Loretta Scott, Sis. Sadie James or Sis. Hermena Smith for additional information.

Food pantry distribution has resumed on Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m.

Notice We are seeking a minister of music familiar with hymns and songs of the Baptist Church. Feel free to contact the church or the pastor.

Church of the New Vision is located at 115 Einstein Loop, Bronx, N.Y. 10475. Office: 718-6718746 or 203-374-3020. Mailing address: P.O. Box 753037, Bronx, N.Y. 10475.

Visit our Facebook page, Church of the New Vision, concerning upcoming events and trips. Email us at info.churchnewvisionbx@gmail.com or call the church office.

—Sis. Carol Haque

Faith at Work Christian Church

The church is located at 120 DeKruif Place, street level. Praise and worship begins at 9:30 a.m.

Church telephone: 347-202-7006. Email: fatwcc@aol.com. Website: faithatworkchurch.org.

Weekly worship experiences Wednesday prayer service at 6:30 p.m. Bible study Saturday, July 20, at noon. Sunday Morning worship is at 9:30 a.m.

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.

Dear third Sunday food pantry family...Room 2 is our new room for worship and to serve. My sincerest apologies to anyone who didn’t receive as they should have in June. Please believe I have corrected the issue. I will be personally serving the hot food in July catered by Sip and Serve Unlimited — 914-562-6502 — and you will all be served with Jesus joy and sincere love. Believe it.

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

—Pastor Deborah D. Jenkins

Family of God

A word from our pastor …

According to Luke Chapter 2, Mary, the mother of our Jesus, is given a word about pain by a man named Simeon on the occasion that she and Joseph bring baby Jesus to the Temple to be presented to the Lord. The Bible tells us that Simeon, an elder, had the Holy Ghost upon him and the Holy Ghost had revealed to him that he would not see death before seeing the Lord’s Messiah.

This revelation becomes true when Mary and Joseph bring Jesus to the Temple at Jerusalem. On this occasion, Simeon tells Mary that pain would be a part of her parenting. Misery would be a part of motherhood for her. According to Luke 2:35, he says to her, “Yea, a sword shall pierce through thy own soul also…” Many times, in order for there to be a new birth of Jesus in our lives we must experience pain!

As you go forth into the rest of year 2019, the question is, “Can you stand the pain?” In order to know the Lord’s presence in a greater way, you may have to endure some hurt that you have never experienced before. Maybe you are hurting right now! However, the pain is worth the gain! Keep pushing!

Join our Empowerment Experiences each week for our Summer Sermon Series, “Real Talk with Pastor Hentz!” It will feature sermons: “How to Get the Bag,” “A Side Piece Savior,” “The Rock We Need,” and “WTF?” Please remember that our Sunday Empowerment Experience Gatherings are only 75 minutes and begin each week at 12:15 p.m. and we are located in Dreiser Center, room 4.

Also, please note that Continental Breakfast is served each week before each Empowerment Experience.

We now offer a kids gathering for children potty-trained to 12 while our worship services take place. Bring your kid(s) out for F.O.G. Kids each week. They will be blessed and taught as you are being blessed and taught!

Come join the Family of God! —Pastor DeQuincy Hentz

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