Co-op City Times 7/21/18

Vol. 53 No. 29

Saturday, July 21, 2018

Co-op City Turns Out For BP’s Public Hearing On Animal Shelter

More than 100 Co-op City residents helped fill up a hearing room at Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr.’s office on the Grand Concourse letting

BY BILL STUTTIG

the borough president’s staff know that a consensus of vocal Co-op City residents were vehemently against the placement of the animal shelter on (Continued on page 11)

Co-op City residents filled the majority of the more 200 seats in a hearing room at the offices of Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. Thursday evening. Many residents testified against the placement of a Bronx Animal Care Center on Bartow Avenue directly across from Co-op City as the Borough President invited comments in advance of his decision to recommend for or against the animal shelter site.

Photo by Bill Stuttig

Carrying Charges Increase By 1.9% Beginning With August Bills

Shareholders will see a 1.9% increase in their monthly carrying charges with their August bill, an increase that was approved by the state Department of Homes and Community Renewal (DCHR) when it accepted Riverbay’s twoyear budget that was passed in 2017.

In a letter dated July 6, 2017, Mark Colon, president (Continued on page 3)

BY JIM ROBERTS

45th Precinct & PSA 8 Hold Neighborhood Policing Meet & Greet

On Tuesday, July 17, the NYPD held an introductory “Meet and Greet” to roll out its Neighborhood Policing program in the 45th Precinct service area with the goal of improving communication and collaboration between assigned police officers and community residents.

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BY LAURETTA J. JAYSURA

NYPD rolled out its new Neighborhood Policing program to residents in the 45th Pct. service area on Tuesday. Under the new community policing program, each sector will receive two designated Neighborhood Coordination Officers (NCOs) who will familiarize themselves intimately with the residents and public safety issues facing that particular community in order to develop trust and a rapport to better serve the residents.

Photo by Lauretta Jaysura

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Linda Berk President

To follow is a reprint of last week’s report. I realized that there were several items of accomplishments left off the list from last week, so the first four accomplishments have recently been added.

Recently, I was speaking with a shareholder about the excitement about celebrating Co-op City’s 50th anniversary and all the reasons we had to celebrate. Sometimes when we’re in the trenches working to overcome obstacles, we forget the long view of the accomplishments over time. As I shared with this shareholder the successes of the recent past, the resident and I were taken aback by the progress that has been made. We all know that there is still much work to

be done, but when the new Board was elected in 2014, we made some head spinning changes and have not looked back.

Why are we celebrating 50 years of Co-op City?

Because Co-op City stands as a beacon to our nation and indeed the world as the largest affordable, diverse, cooperative housing community. We can say this despite the construction defects, a thirteen-month rent strike, gross management negligence, corruption, loss of $100 million on our parking garage rehab, and over $100 million in other grafts, power plant errors and irregular change orders!

We withstood a lot and we are still (Continued on page 2)

Board Affirms Ban On Attachments To Apartment Door After evaluating Management’s report, the Riverbay Board has decided there should be no exemption for surveillance cameras from the Occupancy Agreement’s prohibition on unauthorized hardware, signs or any other items being exposed on, or attached to, entrance doors.

Management recommended that no exception be made since there is no demonstrated need, as well as privacy concerns of neighbors and a report from the door manufacturer that unauthorized hardware may cause the doors to lose their NYC Board of Standards & Appeals fire rating.

Residents who may have installed such devices must remove by them no later than July 31, 2018. Failure to do so may result in the issuance of a community complaints.

—Riverbay Management

King Calls For New Proposal

City Council Member Andy King told a crowd on Thursday, July 19, that he wants “… new ways to create wealth and employment, not new ways to spend money…” at the abandoned 12-acre site on East Gun Hill Road across I-95 from the Bay Plaza Mall. King stopped a proposed 400,000 square foot mall there last fall. The MTA holds a 99-year lease on the city-owned site.

Photo by Jim Roberts

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standing. This is a testament to the many shareholders who were engaged, got involved and tirelessly committed themselves to making a difference.

As the president of this Board of Directors, I have kept my eye on the prize and provided the leadership necessary to continue to build on the progress we have made. When it is all said and done, we, the shareholders of Co-op City, will be proud of our community.

Not only must we acknowledge our greatness, we must never forget that this community is the desire of real estate developers. As we improve our curb appeal and enjoy the incredible water views of this property, and as the City of New York builds a Metro North station here in our community, we become more desirable. So, we will celebrate loud and clear for the nation to hear us, Co-op City stands as a beacon to all as the largest, affordable, diverse, cooperative housing community. Our testament to the country is that this housing community has gone through many challenges, survived many tests and we will celebrate who we are and protect what we have.

Recent Accomplishments and Savings Worth Celebrating • Redesign of Co-op City Times front page • Flat screens in centers to disseminate information to the community • New garage entrance security systems for easier entrance and less fraud • New hire of Assistant Attorney in Legal Office saving on outside counsel bills • Payroll cuts and combining departments to date – $4.6 M saved • New management contract – $2.0M saved • Department budgets held flat despite union salary increases – $.10M saved • Brought painting/plastering in-house – $.50M saved • Pre-paid water bills – $1.6M saved

Co-op City Times / July 21, 2018 • Power plant savings – standby credit, ability to shed load, export power – $3.0M saved • Successfully switched timely from gas to oil on short notice – $5.0M saved • Discovered and use of new 21st century product to repair high-pressure hi-temp water leak over 18 months saving $.5M • Heating water and water charges – $.45M saved • New power plant water treatment facility – $.65M saved • Reintroduced – after more than ten years, competitive bidding process for $8.5M worth of annual insurance policy contracts, thereby reducing insurance cost by $.5M annually • New AIA contracts, including improved scope of work, bonding and performance penalties • Reduced a federal tax bill – $.44M saved • Garage Dept. rented new blacktop spaces & unrented hallway closets – $.30M earned • Commercial rents for new and renewed leases raised to market value – $.90M earned •Introduced new 21st century Board election technology – $.10M saved • Increased Riverbay Corporate cash from $900,000 to over $54M • Corrected numerous Federal Fair Labor Standards Act violations ending Riverbay exposure to major lawsuits • Introduced electronic carrying charge payment • Hired a director of Internal Audit, after 8 years without one • NAES power plant operation and maintenance company • Hired a director of IT, director of Human Resources, director of Capital Projects, Power Plant Asset manager, director of Risk Management, director of Procurement • Approved new Yardi contract with consultant to

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enhance transition and capabilities • Introduced painting public hallways program in 35 high-rise buildings.

• Are enforcing OSHA safety standards in all construction projects • Negotiated a cost saving contract with Local 94, 32BJ and Public Safety officers • First time in history of Co-op City introduced televised Board meetings and held open town hall meetings • Distributed to every shareholder a copy of annual Riverbay Corporation financial statement.

• Lawsuit against HCR and MSI • Board of Directors Annual Training and Development As this list of accomplishments and savings indicates, we are moving forward, headed into the 21st century and we are not turning back. Our 50th anniversary comes at a perfect time in our history. On December 10, 2018 we will kick off our celebrations with a gala event at Marina del Rey. Announcements will be going out within the next month, and we will roll out the calendar of events for the spring and summer this fall. Stay tuned for more details as we plan this exciting milestone.

Animal Shelter The borough president’s hearing on the proposed animal shelter for Bartow Avenue was held this week.

The comment period is being kept open until July 29.

If you’d like to send your comments for consideration before the borough president makes his decision on this issue, you may email your statement to sgoodman@bronxbp.nyc.gov. Thank you to every shareholder who came out to express their concerns and voice their opinion.

I am always interested in your thoughts and ideas, so please contact me at the following: 347-913-4224, 2049 Bartow Ave, Bronx, NY 10475 or Lberk@riverbayboard.com.

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Newsong Church’s Kids Carnival on the Green! Today

Today, Saturday, July 21, from 1 p.m. until 4 p.m., Newsong Church is hosting a FREE kid’s carnival on the Section 5 baseball field off Einstein Loop for kids between ages 6 and 12. There will be a bounce house, carnival games, face painting, prizes and much more. Refreshments and light snacks will be provided. Admission is Free!

Splash Day begins Today On Sect. 1 Greenway!

Come experience the Trackless Train, Aqua Extreme, Giant Slip & Slide and Lil Splash Slide at Splash Day, being held today, Sat., July 21, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., on the Section 1 Greenway, 140 Benchley Place.

Other Splash Day dates are Thurs., Aug. 2, also on the Sect. 1 Greenway, 140 Benchley Pl., 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.; and on Thurs., July 26 and Sat., Aug. 11, on the Sect. 5 Greenway, 120 Erskine Pl., 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Bring your beach towel and chairs and come enjoy some summer fun!

Splash Day is sponsored by the Riverbay Fund and Councilman Andy King.

Free Summer Youth Tennis

The Co-op City Tennis program of New York Junior Tennis and Learning is offering free tennis instruction and play for children between 5 and 18 years old from 9 a.m. to noon each weekday this summer on the Co-op City Tennis Courts behind M.S 181. Specialized instruction for children age 5 is offered from 9:15 to 10:15 a.m. each Wednesday and Friday. The program provides free racquets and equipment for use, free instruction regardless of skill level, and scheduled tournaments and specials events. Registration is in-person, on-site every morning the program is in session. The program is directed by Lorrain Alexander and funded through the office of City Councilman Andy King.

of DHCR Office of Housing Preservation, informed Riverbay that its requested carrying charge increases for the next two fiscal years was justified.

“I find and determine … that the present carrying charges are insufficient … and cannot be corrected by reasonable economies in the management and operation of the development,” the letter stated.

The 1.9% increase effective August 1, 2018 will raise the current average carrying charges from $220.54 per room, per month to $224.73 per room, per month, an increase of $4.19 per month.

The nearly one million New York City residents who live in rent-stabilized apartments will pay annual 2.5% increases on twoyear leases starting this year following a vote by the city’s Rent Guidelines Board in June to approve the rent hikes.

The 1.9% carrying charge increases in Co-op City in 2017 and 2018 will generate $28 million over a five-year period and all those funds will be earmarked for capital projects, along with a 5% increase in parking fees in 2017 that will generate $3.6 million over the five-year period and $700,000 in transient parking fees.

Riverbay’s five-year, $112 million capital plan was approved by the Board of Directors in 2017. The major capital projects on the list in the 50-year-old Co-op City complex include balcony and façade work, elevator replacements, waterproofing of porticos, new lobby entrances, storefronts, concrete beams on roofs, power plant heat exchanger, digital control system for the cogeneration plant, building transformers, fire alarm systems in the community centers, basketball courts and coatings in the garages.

Riverbay has reduced expenses over the past several years by tightening spending controls and instituting cost-savings programs. Payroll cuts and reorganizing departments has saved $4.6 million and reduced management costs have saved $2 million.

A prepaid water program cut expenses by $2 million and energy costs have been reduced by $3 million through load-shedding and standby credit programs with Con Ed. Switching from natural gas to oil on short notice saved $5 million.

Other savings have been achieved through competitive bidding on insurance policy contracts, reductions in federal taxes, new income from unrented hallway closets and blacktop spaces, commercial rents raised to market values and reduced costs for board elections.

Riverbay’s cash position has increased by millions of dollars and will provide funding for many critical capital projects now and in the future, ensuring that the community’s aging infrastructure can continue to be repaired and upgraded.

Seniors may be eligible for SCRIE (Senior Citizens Rent Increase Exemption) and those who qualify, or are currently on SCRIE or DRIE (Disability Rent Increase Exemption), may be minimally affected by the carrying charge increase on August 1.

For more information, call the city’s 3-1-1 hotline. SCRIE applications are also available at the Bartow Administrative office.

Applications must be filed with a copy of the HCR Commissioner’s Carrying Charge Increase Order (originally published in the July 8, 2017 Co-op City Times and reprinted here).

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Order of the Commissioner of Housing and Community Renewal HCLP-81

RIVERBAY CORPORATION, hereinafter referred to as the "applicant," a limited-profit housing company duly organized and existing under the provisions of Article II of the Private Housing Finance Law, subject to the supervision of the Commissioner of the New York State Division of Housing and Community Renewal, owns and operates a limited-profit housing development known as Co-op City in the City of New York, County of the Bronx, State of New York.

The said applicant filed an application dated March 17, 2017 in the office of the Commissioner requesting that the present carrying charges be increased, because the present carrying charges, together with all the other income of the said applicant, are insufficient to enable it to meet the payments required to be made by the provisions of the Private Housing Finance Law. Notice and application, together with Division of Housing and Community Renewal financial projections, were given to the cooperators with a notification that written statements in opposition to the proposed carrying charge increase could be sent to the Commissioner not later than June 27, 2017. The purpose of such statements is to afford an opportunity for the cooperators or their representatives to refute, correct, supplement, or otherwise modify the allegations and figures contained in the statement, exhibits, and schedules attached thereto. A meeting was scheduled for June 19, 2017 at Riverbay's Auditorium "A," 177 Dreiser Loop, Bronx, New York at which the cooperators, their representatives, and representatives of the housing company had the opportunity to meet with DHCR staff. All comments and submissions were reviewed by DHCR staff prior to this determination.

NOW, on considering the entire record, from which it appears that owing to causes beyond the control of the applicant, there have been and will be substantial increases in the cost of operating the development, including, but not limited to, the increased cost of maintenance and operating expenses; and that the present maximum average carrying charges are insufficient to meet such increases in costs and to make other necessary and authorized expenditures, I FIND AND DETERMINE that, owing to causes beyond the control of the applicant, the present carrying charges are insufficient to enable it to meet, within reasonable limits, all necessary payments required to be made by the provisions of the Private Housing Finance Law and that such insufficiency cannot be corrected by reasonable economies in the management and operation of said development.

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Blood Drive Held In Bartow Center In Response To NYC Blood Shortage In response to the current blood shortage in New York City an emergency blood drive was held in the Bartow Community Center on Thursday, July 19.

“With this blood drive, we hope to get around 100 pints,” said Joe Boiko, Riverbay’s Director of Special Projects and organizer of the blood drive, which is held in cooperation with the NY Blood Center and Riverbay Corporation. In all, 76 units of blood were collected. Participants in the blood drive received free New York Mets tickets to a game of their choice.

Another blood drive is scheduled for next month.

Photo by Brandon Ortiz

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Neighborhood Policing

Co-op City Times / July 21, 2018

The Meet & Greet, which was held at the Edward R. Byrne Middle School in the Bronx, was attended by a large contingent of Co-op City shareholders which included Board members Junius Williams, Francine Reva Jones and Sonia Feliciano and CCPD Community Affairs Detective Damita Johnson.

According to the main speaker, Chief Rodney K. Harrison, NYPD’s Chief of Patrol Services, this is “a first step.” He explained how this new system of neighborhood policing and organizational change will work for each new “sector” adding, “We are the 66th command to have this…and it is working; give it a chance.”

To start, Chief Harrison said that the 45th Precinct has already gone down from 12 to three sectors: Sector 45A, Sector 45B and Sector 45C, which encompasses Co-op City. Each sector will be assigned two highly-trained Neighborhood Coordination Officers (NCOs) who will serve as the NYPD’s liaisons between the police and the local community.

The NCO’s assigned to Sector 45C are Police Officer Dean Cassells and Officer Jessica Griesinger.

NCO’s will familiarize themselves with their sector especially the residents residing in the neighborhood and their problems by attending community meetings, visiting schools, following up on incidents previously reported, and using a myriad of creative techniques and skills. They will, in essence, serve as the key crime fighters and problem solvers in each sector. In addition to redeployment, Chief Harrison said that this will result in more police officers patrolling the streets since this will allow police sergeants to be put back out on patrol. Moreover, the chief noted, this is not CPOP, Impact, Sector Assignment or 9-1-1 Call-for Service – this is designed to be real neighborhood policing.

Chief Harrison’s presentation was illustrated with the use of a slide presentation and videos which had the crowd cheering and applauding throughout its showing as the chief laid out the new roles and job descriptions of officers. Several residents from other sectors where NCO’s have already been assigned, spoke compellingly of the success and trust-building going on in their area.

One parent who attended the Meet & Greet with her children said passionately, “We can always contact our NCOs. They are concerned about us and the youth in our sector. They have even taken the time to attend prayer service with the youth in our summer youth program.” Another attendee simply said, “The program is awesome.”

Residents in each sector will be given the contact email and phone number of their two assigned NCOs. “Cops are assigned to you,” said the chief. “We are trying to find ways to solve issues without using enforcement.”

An additional feature that everyone was encouraged to take advantage of is the “Build the Block” meetings geared towards identifying the public safety challenges faced by a particular neighborhood and to discuss potential solutions to those issues. To find a Build the Block meeting in your local sector once your NCOs have been assigned and are functioning, you may visit buildtheblock.nyc.

In addition to Chief Harrison, other personnel from the 45th Precinct and other bureaus from throughout the Bronx were also on hand to show support for this innovative community policing program. Included among them were the commanding officer of the 45th Precinct Captain Carlos Ghonz, as well as NCO Sgt. Kevin Major; Commanding Officer of Patrol Borough Bronx and Queens, Assistant Chief Larry Nikunen; Commanding Officer of Housing Borough Bronx and Queens, Inspector Ronald Leyson; Commanding Officer of PSA 8, Deputy Inspector Julie Morrill; and Captain Johnny Orellana, Executive Officer of the 45th Precinct.

Several elected officials were also in attendance, including State Sen. Jamaal Bailey, Councilman Andy King, Assemblyman Michael Benedetto, and former Assemblyman Stephen Kaufman.

As NCO Sgt. Major introduced each sector’s NCOs, he said to the many family and friends present: “This is the first time so many officers have brought their families and children. It is nice to see so many here.”

There was a standing ovation for the grandmother of Sector C NCO Cassells who was proud to have his 100 year old grandmother with him.

In open discussion, Co-op City shareholder Khalil Abdul-Wahhab pointed out that Co-op City is probably the only sector currently with its own Public Safety force (CCPD) which has a very good working relationship with the 45th Precinct. Nevertheless, he asked how the new neighborhood policing would work especially with an arrest that requires coordination and communication. Responding, Captain Ghonz reassured everyone that the good working relationship that existed before NCO would continue and not be impeded. He also stated that he himself tries to attend every meeting that he is invited to in Co-op City. Mr. Joe Boiko, a long-time Co-op City resident and vice president of the 45th Precinct Community Council, shared the same sentiment of the two entities working well and being supportive of one another’s efforts and community programs.

Notwithstanding the heavy rain that evening, the meeting was considered a huge success. Chief Harri(Continued from page 1)

State Senator Jamaal Bailey (left) joins some of the Co-op City shareholders (above) who attended the Neighborhood Policing "Meet & Greet." In addition to several dedicated shareholders who took the time to attend the meeting and show a strong Co-op City presence were Board members Sonia Feliciano, Francine Reva Jones and Junius Williams. CCPD Detective Damita Johnson (right) and Mr. Joe Boiko, Riverbay's director of Special Projects and vice president of the 45th Pct. Community Council, were also present.

Photo by Lauretta Jaysura

son, for his part, reiterated the importance of bringing matters of concern to the NCOs and attending “Building the Block” meetings, noting, “A community is everyone and everyone is the community.”

Mr. Boiko reported that a meeting will be set up soon to introduce the two Sector C NCOs, Officers Cassells and Griesinger, to Riverbay building representatives, religious organizations, commercial tenants and professionals.

An admitted member of the Folk Nation gang in Brooklyn was convicted in the September 2015 murder of Carey Gabay, a Harvard-educated lawyer and aide to Gov. Cuomo who grew up in Co-op City.

Kenny Bazille, 34, was found guilty of second-degree manslaughter and criminal possession of a weapon on Thursday, July 19. He was acquitted of the top count of second-degree murder. He faces 5 to 15 years when sentenced by the judge on Sept. 12.

Bazille was one of five men charged for the J’Ouvert festival crossfire in September 2015 where Gabay, an innocent bystander, was fatally wounded.

He was taken off life support several weeks later and died.

Another jury is deliberating in the trial of defendants Micah Alleyne, Keith Luncheon and Stanley Eleanor in the murder.

—Jim Roberts

Jury Convicts Defendant In Garbay Murder

It’s

HAPPENING in Co-op City !

Co-op City Times / July 21, 2018

Wicked Wednesdays with Harvey Morris & The Deep Cover Groove Band Wicked Wednesdays began with a bang in Section Five this week featuring Harvey Morris & Deep Cover Groove. The next concert will be on Wednesday, August 15, 7-8:30 p.m. on the Section 5 Greenway. The featured artist will be Raine Torae.

Wicked Wednesdays is sponsored by the Riverbay Fund and Councilman Andy King.

Photos by Leandra Alexander-Peters

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Co-op City Times / July 21, 2018

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

– •the– authenticity • – • – of•– – • Anonymous – – • –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 are solely the writer’s, and not necessarily shared by the Co-op City Times or Riverbay Corp.

Letters to the Editor

The Disabled Must Organize

Emergency – Locked Out!

To the Editor: In picking up on an idea expressed by a young disabled man at one of the election forums, I asked that the disabled of Co-op City come together to try to reform the once powerful Handicapped Adults Association (HAA) in Co-op City. To my dismay, I did not receive one response.

If I asked residents to organize to fight racial discrimination or gender discrimination, I probably would have received several responses, and rightfully so. But disabled people are also a minority group that is often, if not always, ignored by our leaders in government and elsewhere.

Approximately 50 million people are disabled in this nation, a sizable voting bloc – but still our cause is ignored by mainstream media, elected officials and the public in general because we rarely, if ever, organize and speak as one voice.

In Co-op City alone, there are many issues facing the disabled which go unanswered because there is no organization to speak for us.

Because of this, I am asking one last time for the community’s disabled residents and their supporters to reach out to me in a final attempt to reform the once powerful HAA. One person can’t get things accomplished effectively, but an organized group of caring individuals can for the betterment of all of the thousands of disabled Co-op City residents who call Co-op City home.

—John Rose

To the Editor: Regarding Director Pearson's unfortunate incident (Co-op City Times, 7/14) of being unable to gain entrance to her apartment due a broken apartment door lock and the lateness of the hour.

I understand that Riverbay can assist with emergency entrance to your apartment if you are locked out and need help with the bottom lock, providing it's not too late in the evening. Shareholders are responsible for the top lock. In both cases, you may be out of luck if this situation arises after hours.

Is there no remedy in place through our emergency maintenance where a cooperator can gain entrance to their apartment when they are in effect 'locked out' after hours?

If not, then I suggest there should be, with a nominal fee for a replacement cylinder, added to their carrying charges.

—Dock Harvey

To All Cooperators In Earhart Lane Townhouses Re: Gas Leak ConEd shut off the gas to your townhouse after a gas leak was discovered in the gas meter room on Thursday night, July 19.

Riverbay’s plumbing contractor and maintenance team are working with ConEd and the NYC Dept. of Buildings (DOB) to make repairs as quickly as possible.

As required by law, before your gas service can be restored, a test must be performed to ensure the integrity of the gas piping system. This test requires that we enter every apartment to cap off the line by your stove. Please immediately contact CSO to schedule this work.

Once the repair work and integrity test are completed, DOB will perform their inspection and allow us to turn on the gas.

The repair work and integrity test cannot be performed until we have capped off the stove in every apartment, so we will need everyone’s cooperation.

The quicker we can get into every apartment, the quicker we can restore your gas service.

Please call your CSO at (718) 320-3300 and follow the prompts for your townhouse cluster.

We will keep you updated via notices and/or telephone messages.

We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding in this matter.

—Riverbay Corporation

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.

Domestic Hot & Cold Water Shut Down Building 8, “G” Line

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

DATE: Monday, July 23, 2018 TIME: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

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

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

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

—CSO (Dreiser Loop, rm. 6)

Important Notice to Shareholders of Building 13 Building 13

Current Lease Expiration Date

New 3 yr.

Expiration Date

Building 13 100 Casals Place

September 30, 2018

September 30, 2021

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

Writers will be limited to one letter per topic.

Anonymous or unsigned letters will not be accepted for publication.

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

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

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

All matter published herein is copyrighted by the Co-op City Times.

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

If the Co-op City Times Was Not Delivered: Call 347-439-5632 on Saturdays ONLY, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Co-op City Times / July 21, 2018

CCPD Offers Important Summer Driving Safety Info.

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of the rules and regulations regarding the appropriate restraint system for passenThe Department of Public Safety is bringing you gers 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 appropria special article on summer driving safety. We have ately buckled up every time you drive your vehicle. heard several media events where children have It is a good idea to have a professional check the installation of your car seat. been left in cars with tragic results.

Car Seat inspection check sites are available via www.seatcheck.org or via This article is extremely relevant if you drive with www.nhtsa.gov. Local sites are as follows – NYC (Continued on page 26) 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.

For information on CONTRACT OPPORTUNITIES ONLY, please contact: Leaving any person or animal inside of a parked Lenya Garcia at Lgarcia@riverbay corp.com; and Anatoliy Budnitskiy at abudnitskiy@riverbaycorp.com. vehicle during the summer months is extremely Please note that emails should be sent to both parties. dangerous. Temperatures inside of a parked vehicle Please DO NOT email resumes for EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES to the aforementioned emails. can escalate rapidly even if the vehicle is parked in For EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES, please see bottom of the employment listings for specific directions. the shade or with the windows cracked. When you park your vehicle, all persons should exit the vehiCONTRACT OPPORTUNITIES cle. Never leave a child or pet even just for a minute.

There are no contract opportunities to list this week. Please check back again next week.

During the summer, it may be likely that drivers might be taking more trips and transporting chilEMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES dren 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

Public Safety Report

BY LIEUTENANT PAM APOLLO

OPPORTUNITIES AT CO-OP CITY

Public Safety Blotter July 1 – July 12, 2018 July 1 – 100 Co-op City Blvd.

A cooperator reported that their car had been broken into and that nothing was missing.

July 1 – 140 Bellamy Loop CCPD officers were dispatched to a parking related dispute at the above location. Upon arrival, officers encountered an irate male upset that another male had blocked a parking space.

The man became further irate hitting an officer with the car door. The male was arrested and charged in relation to his behavior and issued a ticket and released. The injured officer was treated at a local hospital and released.

July 3 – 120 Alcott Place A cooperator parked his car and was approached by two unknown males who removed his keys at gunpoint. The males then both fled the area with the complainant’s vehicle and another vehicle that they had previously stolen. This matter is currently under investigation.

July 4 – Baychester Avenue – Ramada Inn CCPD officers investigating a ringing auto alarm discovered an unauthorized male inside the vehicle. The male attempted to flee the area, but was apprehended and placed under arrest. The male was charged with criminal mischief among other charges for breaking into the vehicle.

July 4 – 140 Asch Loop Two males were taken into custody and summonsed for disorderly conduct after they became involved in a physical altercation with each other. Each was issued a summons for disorderly conduct and released.

July 11 – 113 Dreiser Loop A mother was arrested and charged with child endangerment when her 4-year-old child was found wandering alone in a local shopping center. When the mother was eventually located, it was further discovered that she left a second 3year-old child alone in their apartment. As a result, she was placed under arrest and the matter was referred to child services.

July 12 – 2400 Hunter Avenue Two males were found in a stairway and placed under arrest. One individual had marijuana in his possession and the other had an active warrant for his arrest.

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Co-op City Times / July 21, 2018

Politics. Fireworks. Music. Complaints.

enacting committees or studies on diverse issues. They include – A study on the effect of trauma on children’s development and learning, a study on food waste, the formation of an MTA safety committee, enacting proSecretary tections for relatives of the deceased from unscrupulous debt collectors, a requirement to determine the Election Time Comes and Goes and Comes Again percentage of women in public policy-making positions, an act that would make the acquisition of existHello, Co-op citizens. ing businesses by employees easier, an act which Whew! What a busy time.

June 19th, the day before the Board swearing-in, would increase support for minority-owned, women70 residents, candidates, and candidates’ staff mem- owned, or disabled persons-owned businesses.

Having a bill signed into law by Gov. Cuomo is not bers gathered in Dreiser auditorium for the New York a given. Remember, the bill providing an additional State Candidate Debate and Forum.

Not everyone was on board with the idea of bring- free transfer to our bus riders affected by the 2010 bus ing incumbents and challengers together to present cuts was vetoed by the governor earlier this year.

After listening to suggestions from his assembled their views on issues affecting our U.S. Congressional District and our state. But I sure was. guests, Senator Bailey revealed a short wish list for My goal for presenting the evening, sponsored by 2018/19. That list included a childcare bill, more assisthe Coalition to Save Affordable Housing and the tance for small businesses, more criminal justice African American Association, was to inspire our reform, especially in obtaining a speedy trial for those residents to become more politically active. not-yet-arraigned detainees, and working with others Off-year elections, years when no top-of-the- on the Specialized Schools issue from many directions, ticket race is on, typically draw pitiful voter turnouts not simply by eliminating the admissions test nor by and even worse turnouts in off-year primary elec- retaining it as the only criteria used for admission. tions. This year was no exception. Only 9.8% of eliI’ve lobbied the senator on more than one occagible Democratic voters turned out to vote in the 16th sion up in Albany. It was an honor to be included in Congressional primary race in which incumbent this local meeting.

Eliot Engel faced three challengers. I’ve read that the Music, Music, Music Co-op City turnout was slightly higher… but still!

Have you noticed how many musical offerings We truly need to do better the next time voting time have been popping up in Co-op City this season? comes around on any level: local, city, state or federal.

Even before the “Tunes on Tuesday” and “Wicked The forum was remarkably professional, thanks to Wednesday” series hit the Greenway, drummer our host and moderators. Hopefully, we can do it again. Winard Harper brought the house down with his Perhaps we can garner more electoral excitement for the nine-member band. That killin’ band included his September 13th Democratic primary by mounting a daughter, 17-year old Camille, whose lovely congubernatorial and lieutenant gubernatorial forum in tralto had just the perfect touch of Billie Holiday mixed in with her own deep sound.

August. Who’s on board with making this happen?

Winard Harper performed on the Dreiser stage Legislative Lunch New York State Senator Jamaal Bailey held a brief- almost 20 years ago, accompanying Billy Taylor. ing luncheon on July 11th with representatives from Thanks to JASA, he returned to us with a full band, a tap several of the neighborhoods in his district. The sena- dancer, and the aforementioned home-grown vocalist.

The first “Tunes on Tuesday” was indeed a crowd tor called us together to discuss his activity and accompleaser. My favorite part: watching Councilman Andy plishments throughout the last session in Albany.

Senator Bailey gave us an overview of the Demo- King join the GQ group for some “air guitar” riffing. cratic Conference’s prime concerns, then followed with a look at the individual bills he’s sponsored or co-sponsored this year. Those bills that passed both the Assembly and the Senate and await Governor Cuomo’s signature call for amending existing law or

Director’s Viewpoint

Mary Pearson

Coalition to Save Affordable Housing

Calling all Jazz lovers!

On Saturday, July 21st in Bartow, rm. 31 from 7 p.m. to midnight, the Coalition to Save Affordable Housing is delighted to present: “Co-op Pop-Up Jazz.”

Mary Pearson, our newest, energized member of the Board of Directors, has assembled a trio of Jazz musicians featuring Hiroshi Yamazaki/keys, Gerald Massoud/bass and Graciliano Zambonin/drums, along with Mary and very special guests, for what promises to be an exciting evening of music in the key of Jazz.

Bring your own bottle of fun. There’ll be set-ups, finger food, a 50/50 raffle and complimentary coffee and cake.

The tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door and $16.14 on Eventbrite https://www.eventbrite.com/ e/co-op-pop-up-jazz-party-tickets-48074519181.

For more information, call 718-219-2211. Proceeds help the Coalition continue its efforts to champion affordable housing.

Join us as we kick off the first of many jazz parties popping up in Co-op City and enjoy a very special, musical Summer night out.

—Bruce Silberman

Co-operators’ Comments, Complaints, Concerns As promised, here are some words I’ve heard from fellow co-operators in the past week or two.

Co-operator input is not as welcome now as it was in the early days of Co-op City. Participation was wide-spread in the era when services were limited or non-existent. (She was also concerned that her medicalert lock box, which contains an emergency key, would no longer be allowed on her apartment door due to the “attachment ban.”)

Illegal sublets could be discovered by a re-keying process as was done in Parkchester or by annual inspections, such as those undertaken in the Chelsea Penn South Co-ops.

Again, regarding subletting, could the amnesty program of the 80s be revived?

Could we initiate a bike-sharing program, such as CitiBikes?

When applying for work, could Human Resources send sensitive rejection letters to job seekers rather than keeping them in limbo?

A non-cooperative dog owner in Building 33 on the 6th floor allows their pet to urinate by the garbage chute in the evening!

How about enlisting school kids in an after school grounds cleanup effort?

I’ve Got a Complaint of My Own Weren’t the July 3rd fireworks fabulous? If you missed them, you can relive the show on my Facebook page. (Happy hunting!) I replaced the boomboom-boom with a tune, but turn off the sound and you can enjoy a visual replay (with slow spots edited away for the impatient). But do turn the sound up for the big-finish oohs and ahhhs.

That’s not the complaint. This is the complaint…

There were three ladies sharing two chairs that evening. I loaned them my favorite lawn chair, the lightweight kind they don’t make any more since steel is now cheaper than aluminum. They vanished, with my chair, before I could make my way back to them through the ENORMOUS crowd.

I want my chair back!

Thanks for reading. mpearson@riverbayboard.com or 718-219-2211.

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Co-op City Times / July 21, 2018

Committee Report

Riverbay Sales And Leasing Committee Report Francine R. Jones, chairperson Leslie Peterson, co-chair Meeting date: April 19, 2018

1. Minutes – The Minutes from the last meeting were read and accepted.

2. The chair reported that the committee’s recommendations were approved by the Board.

3. Residential Sales Department Update The Sales Dept. director stated that the “turnkey” operation is still in progress and the turnaround on apartment restorations has improved.

4. New Cooperator Orientation Update The Sales Dept. director was informed of additional changes needed in the revised New Cooperator Orientation Handbook. The Committee recommended that the handbook be reviewed and updated annually. The director stated that they are working on the Professional Reorganization and that there would be an update next month.

5. Status of discussions with Lieutenant Governor Kathy Hochul The Committee was informed that NY State Homes and Community Renewal (HCR) wants more information from Riverbay regarding senior cooperators downsizing without having to pay additional equity.

6. Screening applicants for residency An HCR application is used to apply for residency. It is not a Riverbay application. The application fee is $75.00. Applicants may select from two apartments that they are shown. The FICO score must be at least 650. A criminal investigation is conducted and a report is sent to the Legal Dept. There is a home visit, an interview and pictures are taken. The Sales Department makes the decision, which can be appealed to HCR. 7. Commercial Leasing Department Update The Commercial and Leasing Department director reported on the status of the commercial establishments in the three community centers.

8. Can Professional spaces be rented by Group Homes for office use?

A resident complained about the loud noises at the Group Home office on her

floor and the chair inquired as to whether the professional spaces could be used for GH office space, since there are several of them. The director responded that the offices must be in the same building where the GH apartments are and that any excessive noise should be called in to Public Safety. There are GHs in approximately ten buildings. They are residents, not commercial tenants. Riverbay designated Joe Boiko as the liaison with all 10 GH’s in the even of any problems.

9. How to get more shareholders to vote in Riverbay Board Elections?

The following suggestions were made: An incentive of one month’s maintenance would help. The forums will be televised. The building associations should encourage residents to vote. iPads should be set up in the lobbies and have residents helping other residents to vote. There will be a kiosk in each of the community centers.

10. Other A townhouse resident complimented the Lock Shop Department on their installation work.

Laundry Room Etiquette & Safety Cooperators, please pick up your discarded fabric softener sheets and plastic shopping bags from the floor in the laundry rooms, for your safety and that of your fellow neighbors.

Be a concerned shareholder! Cooperate!

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Co-op City Times / July 21, 2018

Special Privileges For Board Directors?

Director’s Viewpoint

Daryl Johnson

You would probably be shocked if you were to hear that some board directors are supposedly getting special privileges throughout this community. So, let's review a few things that board directors should not do.

Crossing Lines?

Some shareholders run for the board just to help their community. That's it! They don’t care about special titles and they will not play games to get one. On the other hand, some shareholders might run for the board because they want to be bossy. Additionally, they might think that they should get special privileges.

At the same time, we have lots of residents and workers that watch everything. And, over the years, they've come forward with allegations against employees, managers, and board directors.

In reference to board directors, we have resolutions against publishing "attacks" and negative material on them. So, I can't publish some of these allegations in the Co-op City Times. However, I want this community to see how our bylaws deal with board directors and this subject of special privileges.

To start, negative statements were made a few years ago that all of our board directors didn't have to pay their monthly carrying charges. But, as a board director, I knew that statement couldn't be 100 percent true because I had to pay my carrying charges.

But, is it possible that this allegation may have been made against some board directors? Maybe.

However, article III, section 2, of our bylaws state: "No person shall serve as a director unless he or she is fully current as to carrying charges and is not otherwise indebted to the Corporation." Moreover, a director can be suspended if they're "two months plus ten days in arrears." Thereafter, that director's position will be "deemed vacant" if that suspension lasts for four months. So, a director can be removed from the board if they don't pay their carrying charges.

Let's move onto another subject wherein directors can easily cross over a line and find themselves in hot water. This subject deals with the rights that directors have on our board. Questions: Should directors demand special privileges from managers? Should directors hang out in our centers and boss employees around? What about going into stores and making demands from merchants?

The bylaws are clear: "no board member may exercise rights that are greater than any other shareholder within the cooperative, unless those rights have been specifically delegated to the individual board member by the board of directors as a whole."

So, board directors should let management do their work and they should leave employees alone. Now, at times, it's possible that some managers and employees might cross over a line. Therefore, the entire board should deal only with the general manager.

Then, the general manager can investigate and deal with the employees. With respect to store merchants, they're actually considered to be tenants of the Riverbay Corporation. So, directors should never go into a store and ask for favors or anything from them.

Bottom line: Board directors should be good leaders in this community. Therefore, that means that they should take care of business in a responsible manner.

No nonsense! Furthermore, they should set an example in paying their carrying charges on time. And, they should let management do their jobs without micromanaging them.

Now, some people can talk. But, no one should ever be able to prove that a director has been hanging out and interfering with the work that our managers and our employees perform here. Additionally, directors should never go into a store and ask for special treatment.

I'm going to write a heavy viewpoint on this matter in the near future. So, please make sure that you read this newspaper. Thank you.

Dogs Let's keep our community nice and clean. So, please clean up after your dog if you're physically able to do so. Thanks.

NYS to Help Bronx Youths Sometimes, a lot of good things can come out of something bad. For instance, NYS has announced that they will spend $18.4 million to help the youths

in the Bronx. "The murder of Junior Guzman-Feliz is a heartbreaking loss to his family and to his community, but it is also a call to action for the rest of us to strike back at the causes and conditions that produce violence," Governor Cuomo recently said.

Part of this money will go towards facilities that offer after-school and evening activities for youths.

Here are the activities that will receive this money: "after-school sports, academic enrichment, nutrition, tech, summer camp, field trips, social center, dance, computer lab, and game rooms."

So, a key initiative is to keep young people away from violent activities and "gang activity or involvement." Additionally, the state is also going to spend $8 million on renovations and other activities for Roberto Clemente State Park.

Bottom line: There are so many other things that the state is going to do to help the youths in the Bronx. So, I'm going to publish an update to this material very soon.

Close Can you see why we packed out Bartow to demand a center for our community? Do you understand why we asked the city to put a shelter for animals in other areas of the Bronx?

Look, some of our residents need help with getting a job. Plus, they need to learn a lot of good skills. Additionally, our young people need good activities to keep them on the right road. So, how is a $60 million animal shelter going to help them? Therefore, please, let's work together and do the right thing for our community.

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 at 718-671-4544 if you would like to have a 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.

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Animal Shelter

Bartow Avenue.

Borough President Diaz called for the hearing in his offices on July 19th as part of his involvement in the ULURP process to either approve or disapprove a required zoning variance to allow a full-service Bronx Animal Care Center (ACC) to be constructed and operated at 2050 Bartow Avenue, directly across the street from Co-op City.

Dozens of Co-op City residents who spoke made the point repeatedly that they were not against animals or the idea of an Animal Care Center to serve the Bronx, but felt strongly that the already congested Bartow Avenue was not the appropriate location for such a center. Animal shelter supporters also spoke about why they felt the high visibility of Bartow Avenue made that location the ideal site for the center.

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be the ‘not in my backyard’ objections and we need this shelter desperately. Thousands of New York City pet owners await this decision. We must take two steps forward with the Bartow site, not one step back. If you build it, they will come.”

One of the speakers angered many of the Co-op City residents present by saying that Co-op City does not need a youth center because mostly older people live here.

The vocal opposition to that statement caused Deputy Borough President McFadden to threaten to clear the room if a certain level of decorum could not be maintained.

More than two hours into the hearing, she did clear the room of everyone after another outburst following controversial remarks. Only a dozen registered speakers who had not yet had their chance to speak were allowed to remain to submit their views.

One of those was Board Director Rod Saunders who later expressed his anger at several misstatements of fact made during the hearing by proponents of the shelter, including the statement that the community has mostly older residents. He said that the fact is that Co-op City has more than 8,000 residents under the age of 18, the vast majority of who would greatly benefit from a youth center. He also took exception to misstatements of fact regarding the history of the disputed site and the overall Bay Plaza property. “You have the right to present your point of view,” he said, “but you do not have the right to make up your own facts.”

Several other Riverbay Board directors attended and spoke at the hearing on behalf of the community, including Board President Linda Berk, Assistant Treasurer Kevin Lambright, Secretary Mary Pearson, Assistant Secretary Francine Reva Jones, and Directors Leslie Peterson and Jerome Rice.

President Berk brought up the fact that the residents of Co-op City are shareholders and owners of a community “and for someone to come from outside our community and tell us what is best for us takes a lot of audacity – audacity that we will not tolerate. We love animals, but we love our children more and when you take the last parcel of land that is available to provide for something for our chilThe staff of Borough President Diaz question City and ACC officials about the process dren, then you are taking away from the needs of our community. We will not tolfor selecting Bartow Avenue as the location of Bronx Animal Care Center. erate it and we will make that clear in the voting booth.”

Photo by Bill Stuttig Director Peterson expressed her frustration that no one from the city spoke to the But before the public on both sides of the issue got the chance to express their community about the proposal before announcing it and said that while Co-op City opinion, the borough president’s staff had their own tough questions for New York loves animals, the need for a youth center in the community far outweighs the need City and ACC representatives charged with promoting the placement of the center for an animal shelter.

Mr. Rice called the city’s actions regarding this proposal disrespectful to the near Co-op City, specifically Jeff DuPee, deputy commissioner of the Mayor’s Co-op City community and said that if the proposal goes through, “there will be Community Affairs Unit and Risa Weinstock, CEO of Animal Care Centers.

Deputy Bronx Borough President Marricka Scott-McFadden and the BP’s hell to pay at the ballot box.” director of Planning and Development James Rausse asked the deputy commisDirector Lambright took exception to alleged insults made about the people of sioner what other sites in the Bronx were considered for the Animal Care Center Co-op City by some proponents of the animal shelter. and why was Bartow Avenue the best site. Mr. Rausse mentioned that 14 other proDirector Jones, who spoke after the hearing room was cleared, said to the borposed sites in the borough were only delivered to his office less than 16 hours prior ough president’s staff: “I have nothing against an animal shelter for the Bronx. If it to the hearing. He asked why those sites which the BP’s office received late notifi- is meant specifically for the Bronx, then it should be in a more centralized location cation on were not considered. … At a recent meeting in Co-op City, NYC Councilman Andy King mentioned Deputy Commissioner DuPee said that out of the 14 sites considered, Bartow several other Bronx locations where the shelter could be built.”

The vast number of Co-op City residents who spoke were vehemently against Avenue was considered the best for accessibility and the fact that the land was already clear meant no demolition required. He added that the Gun Hill Road site was not the placement of the animal shelter on Bartow Avenue, but not all. One cited the hundreds of “service” dogs currently living in Co-op City and their need for accesavailable for development at the time when Bronx sites were being considered.

Deputy Commissioner DuPee also added that the MTA-owned vacant land on sible veterinary care near the community.

Advocates on both sides of the issue presented to the borough president’s office Gun Hill Road, the site of a former gold driving range, must be able to produce revenue for the MTA, which the Animal Care Center could not produce. petitions both pro and con, each with thousands of signatures.

Earlier that same day, City Councilman Andy King held a rally at the Gun Hill Road The borough president’s office announced that they will be keeping the comlocation, formerly proposed for an outlet shopping center, and said that he believes that ment period open until July 29th. Residents who wish to submit their comments the Gun Hill Road site was a better alternative to the Bartow Avenue site for the animal can submit their remarks by email to sgoodman@bronxbp.nyc.gov care center. Several people who spoke later in the meeting also expressed a preference Borough President Diaz is expected to make his decision shortly after the comfor the Gun Hill Road property on the other side of I-95 from Bay Plaza and Co-op City. ment period ends.

Mr. Rause also seemed to take objection to the fact that no one in Co-op City was either briefed or involved in the site selection process prior to the proposal being made public.

(Continued from page 3) He also questioned the city about the timing of the development of the ACC, with construction scheduled to begin four years from now, opening five years from now.

The deputy commissioner said that if the site is approved, it would take two years of I FURTHER FIND AND DETERMINE that the minimum increase in the maxadditional planning work. He stated that despite the fact that renderings and imum average monthly room carrying charges necessary to enable the said applischematics have been prepared and publicly presented over several recent months. cant to make the payments required to be made is one point nine percent (1.9%) per Mr. Rause also asked why the city can’t develop the property as a mixed-use site room per month, including utilities, effectiveAugust 1, 2017 and one point nine perto house both a community-youth center and an animal care center.

Deputy Borough President McFadden also asked if the city ever considered the cent (1.9%) per room per month, including utilities, effective August 1, 2018. In location for mixed-use. The deputy commissioner said that there was a considera- addition, an increase in all garage fees of five percent (5%) is required. The tion for that, but it was deemed unfeasible for the animal care center to operate in increases authorized herein are not in excess of the minimum amount necessary to just half the space, as would be required if the center was built for multiple purposes. enable the housing company to make the payments required to be made by the proMr. Rause then went on to question the overall accessibility to the location from visions of the Private Housing Finance Law. the rest of the Bronx, citing a lack of direct subway service and the already overI, THEREFORE, ORDER AND DIRECT the said applicant to increase the maxbearing traffic to Bay Plaza on many occasions. He questioned the wisdom of the imum average monthly room carrying charges one point nine percent (1.9%) per city planners in choosing to develop an animal care center adjacent to a 50,000 res- room per month, including utilities, effective August 1, 2017 and one point nine perident development with a long-standing no pet policy.

Several Co-op City residents told this newspaper after the hearing that they were cent (1.9%) per room per month, including utilities, effective August 1, 2018.

I ALSO ORDER AND DIRECT a five percent (5%) increase in all garage encouraged by the tough questions asked by the borough president’s staff in that they addressed some of the reasons why shareholders felt Bartow Avenue was not fees, effective August 1, 2017.

A copy of this order shall be transmitted to each cooperator to be affected at the appropriate location for an animal care center in the first place.

Brian Melford, representing City Councilman Andy King, was the first to speak and least five (5) days prior to August 1, 2017. Service shall be made in the manner reiterated the councilman’s position of standing with Co-op City in opposing the animal prescribed by the Real Property Actions and Proceedings Law for the service of care center on Bartow Avenue. The councilman’s opposition is key because after the a notice of petition in summary proceedings, or by first-class mail.

Bronx borough president recommends either for or against the ACC on Bartow Avenue, the City Council must also approve and the Council generally goes with the position of the councilmember representing the district affected by the planned development.

Many of the animal care advocates who spoke at the hearing came from an organization called the Bronx Animal Shelter Endeavor (BASE). A spokesman for BASE sent a statement to the Co-op City Times following the hearing which said: “The Dated: New York, New York extraordinary vision for the new Bronx animal shelter and breadth of services that will be available for all Bronxites deserve only the best location. There will always this 6th day of July, 2017 (Continued from page 1)

Commissioner’s Order

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Co-op City Times / July 21, 2018

Director’s Viewpoint

Cheryl Jenkins

To my friends and neighbors in Co-op City, I humbly thank you.

Thank you for sharing, listening and for taking the time to cast your votes for me.

I would like to thank the Coalition to Save Affordable Housing, the Co-op City Democratic Club, and

Progress Takes A Team Effort

Board members for their endorsements. I could not have achieved this victory without all of your support.

Campaigning for the Board took a lot of time and support from others. I especially give thanks to my family and friends who effortlessly went from building to building to distribute flyers. It just proves that to achieve a goal, it requires a team effort.

To those of you who chose not to vote or voted for another candidate, please be assured that I will work hard for all residents.

Let us all come together to do good work for our

community. Going forward as a Board member, I would like to see a continuous team effort from the community. If you see something, say something. We cannot build and maintain this community with 15 Board members alone. We need input and participation from all shareholders to maintain and improve the quality of life in Co-op City.

The work never stops, therefore, the Board members never stop. We are continuously working toward the betterment of our community.

I can be reached at cjenkins@riverbayboard.com.

Co-op City Participates In Annual Disability Parade

Board Director Francine Reva Jones, co-chair of the Disabilities and Accommodations Committee of Co-op City (DAAC), participated in the Annual Disability Pride Parade last Sunday, July 15th. DAAC partnered with the Co-op City Seventh-day Adventist Church and The Pathfinders, a group of the church’s young people.

The contingent included a Drum Corps, a Color Guard and Master Guides. We marched 100 strong with thousands of others displaying their self-worth. The theme of this year’s parade was CREATIVITY. Marchers were encouraged to decorate clothes, faces, hair, hats, wheelchairs, floats, make puppets and make costumes, and to use their imaginations. They did not disappoint. Awards were presented to the most creative. It was a remarkable experience.

Thousands of flyers were distributed to SAVE THE DATE for the NYC Disabilities EXPO on Sunday, October 14, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Einstein Community Center, 135 Einstein Loop, Bronx, NY 10475.

—Francine Reva Jones

Co-op City Times / July 21, 2018

Building 21 Association

Two Winners of the 21 Association Rewards Points Program! Congratulations, Cathy Skerrett of Building 21B, and Francine Reva Jones of Building 20A. Each collecting 14 rewards points during the fiscal year (i.e., September - June), resulting in a tie for 1st place. This season’s prizes were an HD Digital Indoor Antenna; a Hurricane Spin Scrubber (google this; it’s fantastic for cleaning the bathtub); next, a Hurricane Fur Wizard; and last, an electronic Brother Label Maker. Kudos to these shareholders for coming to “Think Tank” and offering their opinions, concerns and ideas for our community. They also came to the general meetings every 4th Thursday of the month and they helped out when they could, and they attend the Section 4 Partnership gatherings. We look forward to seeing more of you at any of the aforementioned gatherings real soon. All shareholders are welcomed.

What Do You Want? Fellow cooperators, shareholders and Building 21’ers!

That is the question…What do you want and what are you willing to do to have what you want? We address that question and whatever you bring to the TANK, in our “Think Tank at Building 21” every Friday, 8:30–10 p.m., except Christmas and New Year’s Day. This is the place where your ideas are the basis of why we gather. Help your community to flourish, thrive and prosper. We are located in the “Gathering Room” in the rear of the B-section, and ALL are always welcomed.

Floor Captains are an Absolute Necessity In Every Building…

Have you done your part? Understand that your building, your block, your community, needs YOU. All we ask of anyone kind enough to be a Floor Captain is as follows: 1. CONTACT NUMBERS (FOR YOUR FLOOR ONLY): LIST ALL EMERGENCY CONTACT NUMBERS AND DISTRIBUTE TO EACH NEIGHBOR 2. CO-OP CITY TIMES: PLACE THEM AT EACH APARTMENT DOOR (Delivered on Saturdays) 3. ELEVATOR NOTICES: READ THEM AND TALK TO YOUR NEIGHBORS ABOUT THEM 4. PROMOTE: MEETINGS, CLUBS AND GATHERINGS 5. ENCOURAGE YOUR NEIGHBORS TO: VOTE – VOTE – VOTE! IN THE RIVERBAY ELECTION This year, in the comfort of your home…

MAKE CALLS TO THE RIVERBAY OFFICES: SECURITY – 718-671-3050 CSO OFFICES – 718-320-3300 21 Association questions? You have three ways of gaining information. EMAIL: 21association@gmail.com. CALL: 347.504.1821. ATTEND the monthly meetings which are held every 4th Thursday in the Gathering Room in the rear of the B-section at 7 p.m. FYI, all monies collected (i.e., annual dues, etc.) are turned in to our treasurer and installed in the association’s bank account.

What Do You Want? Let’s achieve our dreams together, in our community, where we live. We are dedicated to the self-development and empowerment of every shareholder in Co-op City. We are passionate about our community. Don’t you share this positive energy and passion? Come join us at Building 21 sometime. Bring a friend. Come, and let’s begin again! Each one of us divided by all of us equals A FORCE FOR GOOD. See you around the neighborhood!

—Michelle Marbury

Building 9 Association

Greetings. What a whirlwind of activism 2018 has been thus far! Monopoles, illuminated signage, animal shelters, meetings, rallies, hearings, etc. And still, we rise!

By the time you read this, the free 501c3 workshop sponsored by Council Member Andy King for Co-op City not-for-profit organizations will have been held. I trust building and townhouse associations have taken advantage of this offered opportunity.

As I understand it, only one bus will be provided to transport concerned shareholders to the animal shelter hearing at the Bronx borough president’s offices. I hope the other approximately 400 shareholders who attended last month’s CB 10 zoning meeting find a way to join us, as well.

Laundry: Please, promptly remove your items from the machines so that others can use them.

Garages: Power washing has begun. Please remove your vehicles on the date and time specified in the notice. Please adhere to the directional signage. Slow down. Do not litter.

Compactor Room: Please push your trash down the chute. Clean up anything you drop or spill.

CCPD: Please call to report suspicious activity, loitering in the lobby or stairwells, marijuana odors, etc.

Noise: Please do not blast music in your apartment to the point that it disturbs the peace of others inside their apartment. Your music is for your enjoyment, not ours.

Today is Splash Day on the Section One Greenway.

Bomba y Plana is scheduled for Sunday, July 22nd, at the Garden. Please join us.

Co-op City is a wonderful community. Let’s do our part to make it the best it can be.

Pray for our school children, our community, our country and our Constitution.

“Chance favors the prepared mind.” —Louis Pasteur —Linda Collins

Donizetti Bldg. 4 Association

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Our Fish Fry and Bake Sale was a great success. A special thanks to those who donated their homemade baked goods. I especially would like to thank Dawn Mitchell and Ms. D who cooked the fish and Diane Windley who baked five different kinds of cakes. The selection of cakes were: red velvet, chocolate layer, plain pound cake, marble, carrot, butter pound, lemon layer, walnut topped layer cake, decorative cupcakes and Italian cookies.

Summer Activities And Events Are As Follows: July 28th: Section 1 Family Fun Day presents a fundraiser bus ride to Foxwoods Casino. The cost is $40 and pick-up locations will be Dreiser Loop, Asch Loop and Einstein Loop. For tickets and more information, contact Dawn Mitchell at 347-570-9638 or Diane Windley at 646-271-7377. The proceeds from this fundraiser will go towards our Section 1 event (see below).

Date Change: Aug. 4th trip will now be on Aug. 18: (First building fundraiser). A bus ride to Splish Splash LI Water Park. Departing from Donizetti Place at 8 a.m. sharp. Cost: $86, includes round trip transportation, park entrance fee, continental breakfast before departure and “All You Can Eat” private catered lunch at park. Hurry and make your reservations. If you have not yet paid, full payment is due by Aug. 1st. To make your payment and reserve your seat, call Steven Vega, 212-942-8645; Dawn Mitchell, 347570-9638, or Diane Windley, 646-271-7377. The all-you-can-eat lunch includes: Kosher all beef hotdogs, all beef hamburger, vegetarian baked beans, macaroni salad, ice cream cup, watermelon slices, unlimited fountain beverages, and garden salad & pickle platter.

August 25th: (Second building fundraiser) A bus trip to Resorts Casino in Atlantic City. Cost, $40 with $15 slot play. Come try your luck at the casino, shop at mall and/or just enjoy the boardwalk/beach. Info. to be posted shortly.

Sept. 15th: 3rd Annual Section 1 Family Fun Day (rain date is September 22nd).

If the spirit of many in body but one in mind prevail among the people, they can achieve all their goals.

Have a joyful and safe summer. Please remember to check on your elderly and disabled neighbors, especially on those days when the temperature is extremely hot. Congratulations to those celebrating a special occasion in July.

—Steven Vega

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Co-op City Times / July 21, 2018

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Co-op City Times / July 21, 2018

Broun Place Townhouse Association

On Broun Place this week, thank you, Martin, and his summer assistant for the great gardening work this summer. Reminder, the basketball park goes dark at 9:30 p.m. The people are left holding the ball! The toddler park is next to Building 21 and the basketball court used by all ages is in Bellamy Loop. The toddler park is left relatively clean so we have to figure out a way that the court users pick up behind themselves. There has to be a way. Riverbay cannot be there all day picking up bottles, bags and papers. The people should be able to dispose of their litter properly. Why has the opening of this park caused such an increase in litter? Additionally, the double-parked cars and gathering of people blocking traffic is concerning. We support Public Safety taking a role. Move people along, please.

Do not dispose of your house garbage in the pedestrian trash bins. It is promised if you are identified you will be issued a steep community fine.

What is likely to be an impressive Jazz concert tonight is happening in Dreiser Community Center.

It is put together by Riverbay Board member Mary Pearson. Historically, Ms. Pearson has worked on creating musical gems in Jazz for years. We will be there. Hope to see many friends.

Broun Place Association thanks the inspection team for coming over and evaluating our problem.

Cablevision worked on transmission issues for specific channels 7 and 11 this week; if you have a problem, call Cablevision.

Thank you, Sonia Feliciano and Marie Smith, for your work in preparing the final Building and Grounds Meeting this season. Riverbay staff was there too in force and expressed some of their community goals. Other problems discussed included: garbage around the recycling corners at the markets in Section 5 and 1, landscaping goals, foyer renovations and scaffolding maintenance.

Riverbay/Co-op City has lots of activities that are fun and bring cultural entertainment. Read the Co-op City Times for information. Please communicate if you have a problem or question that a townhouse association could help you with.

Although very busy, our CSO has promised to be more responsive to our problems. We have a new CSO representative too, Mr. Dixon. By the way, it is really time for the word “tenant” to be exchanged for “cooperator” on our business forms.

Be alert for scam emails, for example: an email questioning are you dead or alive, contact our agent - correct the record! Don’t! Another asks you to contact them in order to consolidate a debt. A cooperator received an email claiming it was from Chase Bank, but the telltale address of origin was not Chase, so delete it. Register for the “do not call” option on land lines.

The Kindaichi/Lazaar family thanks neighbors for their condolences and cards. Best wishes to our sick neighbors for recovery.

—Eva Kindaichi-Lazaar

Building 32 Association

Laundry Room Please be considerate and come down when you should to take your laundry out of the machines. No one should have to wait to use the machines because someone has not come down in a timely fashion. If you’re not down to empty the machines, do not be surprised when your clothing is not where you left it.

If you see something, say something. If you drop something, clean it up. A “Thank You” is nice when a door is held for you, and a “Good Morning” should not be a strain for anyone. Let us try to live like who we are supposed to be, which is middle-class cooperators. Please notice I did not write “middle-income” because it is not the same. Allowing your dogs to pee and poop any place is classless. Ownership comes with responsibilities.

—Lorna Smith

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 over 45 years, we offer a warm, friendly, spirit-filled atmosphere of Christian love. All are welcome.

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

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

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

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

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

Events • Sunday, August 12th, there will be one service at 9:30 a.m.

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

Church of the New Vision is located at 115 Einstein Loop, Bronx, NY 10475.

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

—Sis. Carol Haque

Building 10 Association

Time change for Nordic Lodge Lobsterfest Buffet/Foxwood/Tanger Outlet bus trip on Saturday, July 28th.

Please Note: There has been a change in the departure time for our bus trip on Saturday, July 28th. The bus will leave from 140 Debs Place at 9:00 a.m. (not 7:30 a.m.). The bus will leave promptly at 9:00 a.m., so please be on time. We look forward to everyone having an awesome day.

Enjoy your week.

—Carol Campbell

Building 27 Association

Greetings, neighbors. Hope all are being careful under the heat wave. Drink plenty of water, walk under an umbrella. Next month is August already, unbelievable.

My fellow cooperators, attending the public hearing is being proactive and getting involved surely makes a difference. Update of the Bronx borough president’s public hearing should be posted today. Keep tuned to the next process of the animal shelter proposal concerns.

Dog Logo Sign – is eye catching and a positive reminder to the owners to clean up after their dogs.

Posted right at the lobby door entrance/can’t miss it.

National Night Out – August 7, 6 to 11 p.m. on the Section 1 Greenway, hosted by the Riverbay Fund, Assemblyman Michael Benedetto, 45th Pct. and 45th Precinct Council. Bring your chairs, and enjoy.

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

Three Installments – First payment of $40 due July 12; August 9, $35; final payment, Sept. 13 of $35. No refunds after Sept. 13. Make checks, money orders to: Building 27 Cooperators Association and mail to Lillian Sumpter, 140 Erdman Pl., Apt. 6D, Bx, NY 10475.

Contact phone numbers: Margie at 718-379-4629 and Sharon at 718-671-1905 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Happy Birthday to those celebrating this month, and the best of health to all. Contact Lydia Rondon at (718) 583-3040 to share news of any sickness or if a neighbor has deceased.

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

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Co-op City Times / July 21, 2018

American Legion Post 1871

Bus Ride To National Museum Of African American History The first installment for the American Legion Bus Tour was July 13th for $30. I want to thank those of you who sent in your money on time. Nonetheless, it is not too late to join the people on the bus ride to Washington, DC. We still have enough space. Our next installment is for $100 on August 15th. The earlier we fill up the space, the better, as we will be able to make plans in advance. Invite your loved ones, your friends and associates to join us on this experience as we tour the nation’s capital for a visit to the National Museum of African American History.

It is a two-day, one-night bus ride (October 20-21) with lots of fun. You don’t need to be a veteran to attend. It’s an opportunity to learn about African American History & Culture. So, spread the word and make it an event immediately after back to school. The next payment of $100 is due by August 15th. Endeavor to be part of the past for the present. If you have any questions, kindly call the American Legion Post (718-320-8165) or Commander Toba (347-327-6288) or Auxiliary President Cornelius (929-286-1345).

Annual Dues 2019 American Legion National Headquarter began to send out mail in reference to our dues. Kindly respond to those mail by paying your dues early. Don’t wait until next year before you pay your dues. Pay now and your 2019 membership card will be sent to you in earnest. Our fiscal year always starts from July 1st through June

30th of the following year. It is totally different from calendar year that the card addressed. So, don’t be confused by the two periods.

There are several options available to us that we can adopt in paying our dues.

We can create a profile online through mylegion.org, where we have opportunity to pay the dues using our bank or credit card. Another method is to mail in to the post, or just by stopping by the office and drop it. If you do the walk-in, you will have the opportunity of getting your membership card immediately. When you pay online, it goes to the National headquarter directly. All these methods are safe, depending on your own convenience. Above all, the final method of paying your dues, which is the surest and the simplest way is to apply to become a Paid-UpFor-Life.

Thai Cave Rescue Mission Dozens of US Military personnel, including pararescue airmen based in Okinawa, Japan were part of a multinational effort that saved 12 young players and their coach from a flooded cave in Thailand. Thai authorities had the lead, but with about 40 American service members in support. The US team consists of a survival specialist and pararescue specialists trained in personnel recovery techniques and procedures, as well as their support personnel. The US Special Operations Command also included Army personnel from a civil military support element.

—Lsjc Adeyemi LaCrown O’toba

Building 13 Association

Thank you to all who traveled with us on Saturday, July 14, to the Lobsterfeast at the Nordic Lodge, and 4-hour casino stay at Foxwoods with outlet shopping at Tangers. The weather was beautiful and we were all ready to feast on the luscious food at the Nordic. We arrived in time to sit by the water, play a little bean bag game and swing from the hammocks. Special thanks to Warren and Sherrie Hernandez for all their help and the special traveling prayers.

Website: www.lighthouse-services.com/riverbaycorp Tele: Toll-Free Telephone: English speaking USA and Canada: 833-290-0009 • Spanish speaking USA and Canada: 800-216-1288 E-mail: reports@lighthouse-services.com (must include company name with report) Fax: (215) 689-3885 (must include company name with report) Checks for Building 13 events should be made payable to Building 13 Assoc. Inc. and mailed to 100 Casals Place #32K, Bronx, NY 10475. Contacts: Sherrie Hernandez at 914-837-5970; Gail Sharbaan, treasurer, at 718-6713801 or Leslie Peterson at 718-320-1370 (daddpeterson@aol.com). Our website is http://www.bldg13assoc.com or email us at bthirteen.assoc@yahoo.com.

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

—Leslie Peterson

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

Community Garden — Jam at the “Bombazo.” Join Rivers Run Community Garden for Bomba by the River on Sunday, July 22. The event will begin at approximately 1:00 p.m. The garden is located near the Little League Baseball Field on Co-op City Blvd. Come and enjoy this cultural experience.

Whistleblower Hotline—Is up and running with a toll-free number along with several other reporting methods, all of which are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Soon you will see posters and information regarding this program.

Section 5 Association

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

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

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

Volunteers – If you do not have a Section 5 Fun Day tee-shirt, please contact Mr. Robert Hedgepeth at 718-320-2656 give your name and size of tee shirt ASAP. —H. Overman

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

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Co-op City Times / July 21, 2018

Co-op City Sports

Velocity Track Club New York

Velocity Track Club New York is truly blessed! On Thursday, July 12th thru Sunday, July 15, VTC competed in the USA Track & Field Region 1 Championship/Junior Olympics qualifier at Icahn Stadium.

Region 1 consists of Adirondack, Connecticut, Long Island, Maine, New York, and New England. There were over 1,400 athletes competing to be recognized as the best from Region 1 and the chance to represent their state and team at the USATF Hershey National Junior Olympic Track & Field Championships. USATF Junior Olympic medals were awarded to the top five (5) individuals and the top five (5) relay teams in each event of each age division.

The National Junior Olympic Championships will be held from Monday, July 23rd, to Sunday, July 29th, in Greensboro, NC. The top five athletes at the Region 1 Championships will also qualify for the National Championship. In the combined events (multi-events), the top two athletes will qualify.

This was the hardest competition we faced this season, but our athletes kept their determination to advance to the National Junior Olympics. As a team, we were blessed with 36 medals (4 - Gold, 9 - Silver, 7 - Bronze, 10 - 4th place & 6 - 5th place medals). The following athletes won awards in their perspective areas.

Cameron Joseph medaled in 100 & 400 meters. Justice Wellington, 200 meters,

Velocity Track Club athletes sporting their awards from the USATF Region 1 Championship.

400 meters and long jump. Brianna Burrell, 100 & 200 meters, plus the long jump.

In addition, Brianna astound the crowd by singing the National Anthem! Hannah Deflorimonte, Ryann Joseph, Jenelle Bryan and Shyenne Blake in the 4 x 100meter relay. Plus, Shyenne medaled in the long jump. Pierce Parker in the 400 & 1500 meter race. Sachin Ramharak, turbo javelin. Olyvia Burrell, 400 meters & long jump. Tiarra Jackson and Adonijah Washington in the 1500-meter race walk.

Saggi Hemmings, Saniah Caldwell, Dakota Hickman and Kimaris Hickman in the 4 x 400-meter relay. Plus, Dakota in the high jump and Saggi in the long jump.

Mathiaus Love-Anderson in the shot put and discus. Allyson Wright in the triple jump. Hannah Gadpaille in the 100, 200 and 400 meters race. Jada Clarke won the girls pentathlon, the high jump and medal in the long jump & hurdles. The Pentathlon consists of five events 80-meter hurdles, shot put, long jump, high jump and 800-meter race. All five events must be contested the same day.

Congratulations to all athletes who competed, you all are winners!

If you know a child who may be interested in joining this outstanding family, we are having orientation on Thursday, August 23rd in the Bartow Community Center of Co-op City. Parent/guardian must attend orientation for child to enroll for the team.

Our next meet will be the USATF Hershey National Junior Olympic Track & Field Championships on July 23 – 29 at North Carolina A&T University in Greensboro, NC. Velocity Track Club New York is a 501(c)3 not-for profit. One hundred percent of your donation will go towards helping our children. Support your youth, so they can continue to do great things! For additional information, you can go to our website, Velocitytrack.org, or contact Coach Winston Dinkins at 914-4416196 or via email watclt@aol.com.

—Winston Dinkins

Black Forum

Food Pantry Update Black Forum food pantry is still displaced after a fire which occurred at a restaurant in March 2018. We want to thank community members who have supported us through making phone calls on our behalf or signing petitions. We will not give up until the pantry reopens or we are able to find a temporary location within Co-op in order to continue serving the community. Black Forum was born from this community over 20 years ago and we have no plans on leaving it behind. We look forward to the day that we write about the pantry reopening.

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

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

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

Sugar House Casino – Philadelphia, PA Saturday, September 22. A few seats remain. The cost is $45 with a $20 slot play casino rebate. No refunds. We are accepting monies now. Payment is due by September 8. Seats are issued when complete payment has been received. No exceptions. We look forward to winning with you! Please call 917-2095334 or 718-320-0033 if you have questions.

Nordic Lodge & Foxwoods Casino Trip — Sold out (again). Don’t worry, we’ll return next year! Saturday, August 18. Thank you to everyone who expressed interest. Pick-up times are as follows: Dreiser, 8:45 a.m.; Asch Loop, 9:10 a.m.; Section 5, 9:20 a.m. Please be on time because we will not wait. Call 917-209-5334 or 718-320-0033 if you have questions.

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

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Co-op City Times / July 21, 2018

National Council Of Negro Women

History of NCNW continued – In 1957, Dorothy Irene Height, NCNW 4th National President/Chair, who had served for 20 years in various appointed positions with NCNW, became president. Height had the daunting task of leading NCNW during the early 1960s, a turbulent period of increased racial violence in the South as the Civil Rights Movement expanded. In 1963, she offered NCNW headquarters as a meeting place for national organizations and individuals taking part in the March on Washington on August 28th. During this period, civil rights advocates were being arrested in states such as Mississippi, Alabama and Georgia. As tensions mounted, Height and NCNW launched a plan that called for racially mixed groups of women to visit rural communities in Mississippi each week during the summer of 1964 to foster better communication among the races and encourage voter registration among Blacks. This highly successful project was

Rivers Run Community Garden

Today is the membership meeting. Please try to be there.

Bomba is back on Sunday, July 22nd. Bring a friend, bring your music maker – bring your enthusiasm! This is a fun-filled family adventure.

On Saturday, July 28th, we will host our Jazz Brunch with special guest singer and member, Ronald Scott. Bring a dish and prepare to have a good time.

Oops, I bragged about 37lbs. instead of 3.7lbs. of hot peppers that were delivered to Bronx Hotsauce

by Mr. and Mrs. HotPepper-Burrus in last week’s article. Please forgive me and that period placement.

This week, 4.9 lbs. were delivered! Exciting!!

Please tell your friends and family about this amazing place where we not only grow fruits and vegetables, but we grow knowledge and friendships.

Rivers Run Community Garden is a movement towards improved mental and physical health. We provide all types of workshops, including nutrition, meditation, edible and medicinal wilds identification, planting, building and crafting. We are the outdoor classroom for the local schools, daycares, as well as residents and neighbors. We are a place of beauty and peace. Visit. Stay. Experience us.

Important dates (All are welcome): • Saturday, July 21st – Membership meeting @1 p.m.

• Sunday, July 22nd – Bomba by the River @ 1 p.m.

• Saturday, July 28th – Jazz Brunch with Ronald Scott @ 1 p.m. (bring food) Rivers Run is open: • Tuesday – 4:00 p.m. to dusk • Wednesdays & Fridays – 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

• Saturdays & Sundays – 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Membership requirements: $20 per year fee and 20 hours of work. There is a waiting list for beds.

Members who are actively fulfilling the 20 hours of volunteer work requirement are moved up on the waiting list. Volunteers are welcome.

If you’d like to reach out to us, please email us at Rivers_run@yahoo.com or call Denise Shelley at 917-232-2982 or me at 718-671-3801.

We are located on Co-op City Blvd. (between Bellamy Loop and Peartree Ave.) Bronx, NY 10475.

—Gail Sharbaan We welcome your letters to the editor, however, if you would like your letter to be considered for publication, it must be signed, and include your address and telephone number – which will be kept confidential – so the authenticity of the writer can be verified. The Co-op City Times does not print anonymous or unsigned letters.

known as “Wednesdays in Mississippi.”

Sight and Sound Theatre – Join us on Saturday, August 18, to see the performance of “Jesus.” Your friends who have seen it told you how fantastic it is. We will also have lunch at the Shady Maple Buffet and have time for shopping at the Farmers’ Market. It is guaranteed to be a wonderful experience for $175 (adults) or $120 (children under 12). We will leave the theater at 5:30 p.m. to return home. Please send check or money order made out to NCNW Co-op City Section to P.O. Box 93, Bronx, NY 10475. If you have any further questions, contact: (718) 379-3788 or (917) 670-4012 or (347) 602-5600. There will be no refunds.

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

NCNW Installation Ceremony – On Saturday August 11, officers for New York State sections of NCNW will be installed as a group by our State Convener Johnnie Walker at Jackson Memorial A.M.E. Zion Church in Hempstead, NY. These officers will serve from 2018 to 2020.

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

The convention opens at noon, November 9th.

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

—Joyce Howard

Section 4 Partnership

Christmas in July! The Section 4 Partnership is planning our 2nd Christmas “Surprise” Extravaganza and activities for the remainder of 2018...

Questions or to sign up to help out…The Section 4 Partnership meets every Friday, 7:30 - 8:30 in “The Gathering Room” in the rear lobby of Building 21B (120 Bellamy Loop). Come, have some fun and lend a helping hand. Be involved. Make a difference.

Section 4 Partnership Mission Statement The Section 4 Partnership’s purpose is to promote a community of more than just neighbors, but as one family of many cultures that proactively embraces greatness, and promotes neighborhood interaction.

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—Michelle Marbury

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Retirees Of Dreiser Loop

Travel Events: (*price includes Coach Bus; located at Dreiser Loop, in front of H&R Block) • Sept. 9-14th (Sun.-Fri.), Myrtle Beach & Charleston, SC. Price: double, $729 pp/single, $819. Deposit required ASAP $100 payment each for doubles and for single as follows: double $243 and single, $273; due by each date: 5/2, 6/4 & final, 7/2. Travel protection insurance available. Contact: Serita G., 347564-5722/Barbara W., 718-320-0500.

Theatre Committee: (*price includes van transportation, from Dreiser Loop opposite Rehab Center) • Aug. 8th (Wed.) “Donna Summer’s” musical at the Lunt Fontanne Theatre, W. 46 St. Showtime: 2:00 p.m. Price: $107. Sold out! Contact: Lois Scott, 347-207-0523.

• Oct. 24th (Wed.) “Phantom” play, “…a gripping story, richly drawn characters, and music that can break your heart with its beauty.” Showtime: 11:00 a.m. at the Westchester Broadway Theatre. Price: $75.

Deposit: $40/balance $35 due by Sept. 20th (Thurs.).

Contact: Marie Green-Ryan, 718-671-4949.

Remember – Your deposit, along with your name and telephone number, is required to reserve your trip &/or theatre seat. A check or money order only payable to Retirees of Dreiser Loop will be accepted. Committee members will be available in the Dreiser clubroom 19 (718-379-0377) on Mondays and/or Thursdays, 2:00-5:00 p.m.

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

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

Our next “Jazz Up Your Health With A Senior Spa Day” will be sometime in the near future. Date to be determined. See you soon. Call Claudette D., 718-379-4784 or Hattie L., 718-671-8449 if interested in joining us on our upcoming Senior Spa Day Attention! The Retirees need experienced parttime freelance drivers ASAP with a CDL license with passenger endorsement with at least 3 years’ experience and a clean driving record. This volun-

teer position requires transporting members and friends safely to and from special events within the Bronx, as well as to outer boroughs. Stipend can be expected for each trip. Please call C. Davis at 718379-4784 and leave your name, telephone number and a brief message.

Note: The RDL will sponsor an AARP Driver Safety Class, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., on Wed., Sept. 12, at 177 Dreiser Loop, room 19, Bronx, NY. The instructor will be Ellie Minor. Fees are: $20 for AARP members and $25 for non-members.

No cash will be accepted! Please bring your check or money order, made out to AARP, and your AARP membership ID card to the class. Only drinks allowed – No food! To register, call 718379-0377, leave your name and phone number or call 718-671-4506. Class size is limited, so please call early. No one will be admitted after the class has started.

Summer is here. “Ah, summer, what power you have to make us suffer and like it.” —Russell Baker —Claudette Davis

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 9:00 a.m. Every 4th Sunday, our children participate in the reading of the lessons and every 5th Sunday, our young adults assist in the service.

Please join us on Wednesdays for an uplifting

Drammeh Center

Mark your calendars for the opening reception of TRANSLATION: A Visualization of the Music and Writings of Gil Scott Heron, Saturday, July 28, at 1:00 p.m. at the Drammeh Center.

The exhibit features artworks by Stacey Ann Ellis, artist, curator and producer of Blackwash TV who uses as instrumentation Gil Scott Heron’s works as a template for art constructs.

Ellis first heard Heron when she was a budding artist and college student in Pennsylvania. Still a teen, little did she know that his music would impact her life and become more meaningful to her at strategic moments. She says: “His music helped me to become a fully-grown Black woman.” Join us as we share personal accounting by Ms. Ellis, family and friends who have been touched by the genius of Gil Scott Heron.

TRANSLATION will be on view from Saturday, July 28 through August 9 at the Drammeh Center, 140 DeKruif Place (ground level – Building 6).

RSVP to the opening reception. Light food and refreshments, Eventbrite: https://bit.ly/2JfyOMh. For more information, contact: drammehcenter@ gmail.com.

—Elise Edwards

15-minute midday service starting promptly at noon. Choir rehearsal is on Thursdays at 7.00 p.m., and we are always looking for new members.

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

We look forward to welcoming everyone to service at 9:00 a.m. on Sunday, July 22, when we will celebrate The Ninth Sunday after Pentecost.

Our Supply Priest is Father Simeon O. Johnson who will be the preacher and celebrant.

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

Fundraising Event Our next event is a Gospel Cruise on board The Spirit of Philadelphia on Saturday, September 22.

The package includes transportation by Deluxe

Motorcoach, 2-hour delightful buffet luncheon, cruise with live Gospel music and time at Philadelphia Premium Outlets with discount coupons. All seats are $110. Balance due by August 1, 2018.

Motorcoach departs from Dreiser Loop at 7.45 a.m.

Please arrive no later than 7.30 a.m. This event is now sold out.

Thanks for your support.

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

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

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Co-op City Baptist Church

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

Sunday School for children and adults is held at 9:15 a.m. We invite you to worship, study, and pray with us.

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

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

Sunday School classes and the Friday evening Prayer conference call line are also on hiatus and will resume in September.

Come one, come all and have a ball. The Building Fund Ministry is proud to announce their Gospel Evening of Elegance on Saturday, October 13. The event will be held at 135 Einstein Loop, room 45, from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. The evening will include dinner, entertainment by The Inspirational Gospel Singers of New Castle, Delaware, performance by CCBC Praise Dancers and a Fashion Show.

Ticket prices until September 30 are adults (18 and over), $60; youth (13-17), $20; children (6-12), $5. Children 5 and under, free. After September 30th, tickets will be $65. For tickets or additional information, call 718-515-6090, 646-4187102, 718-862-9243, or 718-320-3774.

The summer worship service schedule will begin on Sunday, August 5, and continue through Sunday, September 9. During this period, there will be one worship service at 9:00 a.m.

On Friday, October 19, and Saturday, October 20, the Scholarship Ministry will be going to Museum of the Bible in Washington, D.C. Trip includes roundtrip motor coach transportation, overnight accommodations, one breakfast, one all you can eat Buffet dinner, and admission to the museum. We will also spend time at National Harbor in Baltimore, MD. Cost is $310 pp double room. A non-refundable deposit of $100 is due on or before July 29. For additional information, call 917-747-4338, 718-671-1271 or 718-320-3774.

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

—Hattie L. Lucas

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

Come & Visit Us – We welcome you to God’s House – Your House – One Family in Christ. We are a congregation with spirit-filled worship, offering a variety of opportunities for spiritual growth, fellowship and service to God and our community.

We are a multi-ethnic, multi-cultural and bilingual congregation and all are welcome. Services are at the church at 2350 Palmer Avenue, across the street from Building 30. Parking is available. Our pastor is Rev. Arnaldo Sanchez and our phone number is (718) 320-3795, please leave a message if there is no answer.

Sunday Services - Come and Receive a Blessing The first Sunday of the month is a bilingual service with communion at 10 a.m. Each Sunday, the English Service is at 10 a.m. and the Spanish Service is at 12:30 p.m. Children: Sunday School time will be at 10:30 a.m., bring your children, they will have a great time while learning God’s word. Sunday morning Bible study for adults at 8:45 a.m.

Newsong Church The Danger of a Hardened Heart 3 Jesus said to the man with the deformed hand, “Come and stand in front of everyone.” 4 Then he turned to his critics and asked, “Does the law permit good

deeds on the Sabbath, or is it a day for doing evil? Is this a day to save life or to destroy it?” But they wouldn’t answer him. 5 He looked around at them angrily and was deeply saddened by their hard hearts. Then he said to the man,“Hold out your hand.” So the man held out his hand, and it was restored! 6 At once the Pharisees went away and met with the supporters of Herod to plot how to kill Jesus. -Mark 3:3-6 (NLT) Jesus was constantly upsetting the religious establishment. They were so upset that He wouldn’t play along with their rules, that they missed recognizing Him for who He truly is, the Son of the Living God! Even after watching Him perform multiple miracles and listening to Him teach from God’s word with authority, they allowed their hearts to become hardened to the point that they wanted to kill Him. As followers of Jesus, there’s a danger here that we must take seriously. In the Bible, the term “heart” is most often used as spiritual language to describe what’s going on in our mind, our emotions and our will. Perhaps this is why King Solomon wrote, 23 Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it. -Proverbs 4:23 (NIV) (emphasis mine) We often wonder what angers and saddens the heart of God. Just like the religious leaders, many people are quick to point out the wrong doings of others, but notice that Jesus was saddened and angry at hearts that had become hardened towards Him. The reality is, you and I have saddened God, when we’ve refused to do what He’s asked us to do. We anger God when we know what we’re supposed to do and refuse to do it! To “harden your heart” is to know what’s right, and do what you want anyway! This is dangerous because eventually a heart that’s hard will no longer listen to God’s word. A heart that’s hard will no longer listen to the Holy Spirit’s voice. A heart that is hard will eventually reject Jesus. You may be thinking “How can I know what’s in my heart?” Pray what King David prayed: 23 Search me, God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts.24 See if there is any offensive way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting. –Psalm 139:23-24 (NIV) The Holy Spirit of God will show you if your heart has become hard in a certain area. When He does, ask God to forgive you, and begin to apply the truth of His word to your everyday life! Stay teachable, and moldable in the hands of Jesus! Guard your heart!

For more info about Newsong, check us out at www.newsongchurchnyc.org.

—Pastor Mike Tolone Prayer Night (English) & Prayer/Bible Study Afternoon (Spanish): The Lord said, “Whenever two or more are gathered in my name I am in the midst of them.” —Matthew 18:20. Wednesday evenings at 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Thursday mornings at noon to 1 p.m. Come and bring your prayer needs so we can pray together. Remember that prayer brings many blessings, which God has promised to all his children that have a personal relationship with Him. Friday Family Fun Night…is canceled for the summer and will resume in September. We will announce the date as it approaches. Hope all those who attend Friday Family Night have a great summer and look forward to seeing you in September.

God bless.

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Room 49 unless otherwise noted

Room 7 unless otherwise noted

Alternate Kosher Meals are also available

Mon., July 23

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.

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

Dominoes 2:30 p.m.

Library 9:30 a.m.–1 p.m.

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

Around The Lunch Table 11:30 a.m.

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

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

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

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

Walking Club 10:30 a.m.

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

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

Dominoes 2:30 p.m.

Fri., July 27

Thu., July 26

Wed., July 25

Bartow Room 31 unless otherwise noted

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

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

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

Kosher

Non-Kosher

Apple juice Hungarian Goulash w/beef Bowtie noodles California blend vegetables Fresh fruit Alt: Tuna salad w/veg, no Mayo

Pernil (Roasted pork shoulder) Steamed broccoli Yuca con Mojo (Yuca w/Garlic Lime sauce)

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

Baked breaded Alert & Alive Vacation until Sept. 5 Matinee Movie 10 a.m., Rm. 45 chicken cutlet Jerk chicken Computer Class – Rm. 13, Beginner Steamed carrots Rice and beans 11:00 a.m. – noon Health & Wellness Support Group Succotash Cabbage w shredded Cultural Dance 10:30–11:30 a.m., Aud. B 10–11 a.m.

Whole wheat bread carrots Mind Teasers 12–1 p.m., Rm. 4 Canned pineapple Zumba 1–2 p.m., Aud. A Karaoke by Steven 1–2 p.m., Rm. 45 Matinee 1:00 p.m.

Alt: Egg salad Computer Class – Rm. 13 Blood Pressure Every 1st & 3rd Wed. Beginner 10:00-11:00 a.m.

9:00 -10:00 a.m.

Orange pineapple Walk Group 9:30 a.m.

Rm. 40 Intermediate 11:00 a.m. -12 p.m.

Games 9:30-11:00 a.m. juice Deluxe cheeseburger Only 6 seats available Stay Well Exercise – Vac until Sept 5th Dominoes 10 a.m. Rm. 45 Sweet & sour w/onions Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session 9:30Line Dancing 11 a.m.-12 p.m.

Spelling Bee 10 a.m. meatballs 10:30 a.m.

Thurs @ the Movies 12:45 Roasted sweet Green beans Spanish Practice Class 10:30 a.m. (New) Body in Motion w/Ola 10- 11 a.m.

Card Games 2-4 p.m. potato fries Mashed potatoes Sewing 9:30 -11:30 a.m.

Dominoes 2:30 p.m.

Computer Lab Garden salad Whole wheat bread Tai Chi Vacation until August 29th Smartphone Class Bartow Main office Zumba 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Rm. 4 Alt: Salmon salad Art Class 1-3 p.m.

Beginner – 12:30 – 1:30 p.m.

Yoga 2 p.m.-3 p.m. Rm. 2 Intermediate 1:30 – 2:30 p.m.

Library 9 a.m.–1 p.m.

Orange juice, Salmon Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session Dominoes 10 a.m., Rm. 45 Word Games 9:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m. burger/cold lemon 9:30 – 10:30 a.m.

Grandparent Connection 1st Thurs., Chicken & broccoli Crochet & Knitting 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. sauce, Hamburger bun, 10 – 11:30 a.m.

1st & 3rd, Rm. 8 Blood Pressure Rm. 35 10:30 a.m. stir fry Spanish Class 11 a.m.–12 p.m., Bulgar vegetable salad, Line Dancing 10 – 11 a.m., Aud. A Bartow Main Office Arthritis Exercise 11 a.m., Rm. 45 Yellow rice Mauzones Famous cole Piano Sing Along 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Chat Session 9:30 a.m.–1 p.m.

Baby carrots Spelling Bee 11 a.m. slaw, Whole Wheat (New) Purple Life Trail Fitness w/Damion NEW Yoga w/Damion 9:45–10:45 a.m. w/parsley Word Search 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. bread, Fresh Fruit, Alt: 1:00–2:00 p.m. Section 1 - Greenway Card Games 2–4 p.m.

Karaoke by Steven 1 p.m., Rm. 45 Curried chicken salad Drama Club Vacation until Sept. 13 Dominoes 2:30 p.m.

Men’s Line Dancing 9a.m.-10 a.m.

Dominoes 10 a.m., Rm. 45 Apple juice, Hawaiian Word Games 9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.

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

Art 10 a.m., Rm. 45 chicken legs, MauWomen’s Line Dancing 10 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Bingo 1 p.m. – 2 p.m.

Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session Baked whiting zone toasted barley Chat Session 10 a.m.

9:30 a.m.-10 a.m., 11 a.m.-12 p.m.

Pokeno 2 p.m.-4 p.m., Rm. 35 fish fillets Piano Sing-along 11 a.m.-12 p.m. & onion, Spinach Blood Pressure 2nd & 4th Fri., 10 - Meditative Moments Vacation until Sept. 7 Beet salad Karaoke 12:45 – 2:45pm soufflé, Challah bread Pokeno 3rd Fri., 1 p.m.- 2:30 p.m.

11:30 a.m., Rm. 45 Carrot salad Bingo 1 p.m. -2 p.m.

Fresh fruit Free Oil Painting Classes Room 38, Bingo 1 p.m.-3 p.m.

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

Alt: Gefilte fish Dominoes 2:30 p.m.

10 a.m.-11:30 a.m.

Dominoes 10 a.m.

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

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

JASA welcomes everyone age 60 and older!

Payments for trips can be made at all three centers.

Trip registration policy: There will be no refunds for all trips. All trips include roundtrip transportation!

All trips must be paid in advance – JASA will not accept checks under $5 (FREE) LiveOn NY – SCRIE/SNAP (Food Stamps) Assistance – Fri., Aug. 3rd & 17th, 9 a.m.

– 12 p.m., JASA Main Office, 2049 Bartow Ave. No appointments! Walk-ins! First come! First served! Please make copies of your documents before coming to the office.

Bartow & Einstein Advisory Council Back to School Supplies Drive – Please drop off books, pencils, backpacks, lunch bags and all other school supplies you would like to donate. Accepting new items only! Last day of drop off is Fri., Aug. 10th.

Supplies can be dropped off at the Bartow Senior Center, 2049 Bartow Ave., rm 31 and the Einstein Senior Center, 135 Einstein Loop, room 49.

NEW – Yoga w/Damion, Thurs., 9:45 a.m. 10:45 a.m., Bartow Senior Center, rm. 31.

NEW – Thursdays at the Movies, Bartow Senior Center, rm. 31, 12:45 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

NEW – Karaoke w/Bob Rhythm, Fridays, Bartow Center, rm. 31, 12:45 p.m. – 3 p.m.

NEW – Body in Motion w/Ola, Wed., 10 a.m. – 11 a.m., Einstein Senior Center.

Diabetes Self Management Program – Join us for a free 6-week workshop to help manage your

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

chronic conditions. All seniors are welcome Aug. 8th, 15th 22nd & 29th, Sept. 5th, & 12th, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Free light breakfast included. To register or get more information, please contact Julissa Reynoso at 646-946-1252 or register in the JASA NORC office.

NEW – Purple Life Trail Fitness w/Damion 1-2 p.m. on Thursdays, Section 1 Greenway Woodbury Commons – Wed., July 25th, $15.

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

NOTE: EFFECTIVE AUGUST 2018 THE PRICE FOR SOME TRIPS HAVE INCREASED Fairway/BJ’s – Fri., Aug. 3rd, $4; Bartow, 9:30 a.m., Einstein, 9:45 a.m. & Dreiser, 10 a.m.

Shoprite – Mon., Aug. 6th, $4; Bartow, 9:30 a.m.; Einstein, 9:45 a.m. & Dreiser, 10:00 a.m.

Costco – Mon., Aug. 6th, $5; Bartow, 9:30 a.m.; Einstein, 9:45 a.m. & Dreiser, 10:00 a.m.

Central Ave. – Thurs., Aug. 9th, $13; Bartow, 8:30 a.m.; Einstein, 8:45 a.m. & Dreiser, 9:00 a.m.

Aldi – Thurs., Aug. 9th, $3; Bartow, 9:30 a.m.; Einstein, 9:45 a.m. & Dreiser, 10:00 a.m.

Ridgehill – Fri., Aug. 10th, $7; Bartow, 9:30 a.m.; Einstein, 9:45 a.m. & Dreiser, 10:00 a.m.

Stew Leonards – Fri., Aug. 10th, $6; Bartow, 9:30 a.m.; Einstein, 9:45 a.m. & Dreiser, 10:00 a.m.

Empire – Tues., Aug. 14th, $5; Bartow, 9:00 a.m.; Einstein, 9:15 a.m. & Dreiser, 9:30 a.m.

Wal-Mart – Wed., Aug. 15th, $15; Bartow, 8:30 a.m.; Einstein, 8:45 a.m. & Dreiser, 9:00 a.m.

Throggsneck Shopping Mall – Target, TJ

Maxx, Sketchers, etc. $3 Wed., Aug. 15th, Bartow, 9:30 a.m.; Einstein, 9:45 a.m. & Dreiser, 10 a.m.

St. Mary’s Pool – $3, Fri., Aug. 17th, pool aerobics for seniors, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Bartow, 8:30 a.m.; Einstein, 8:45 a.m. & Dreiser, 9 a.m. There is a $25 yearly fee to use the facility, which can be paid at the pool by check or money order.

Renault Winery and Atlantic City Resorts Casino – $110; $15 bonus slot play, Saturday, Oct. 6th. Guided tour of winery, family style lunch. Menu: chicken francaise, sliced roast beef with gravy, garden fresh salad, chef’s choice of starch and vegetable, pickled beets, rolls, chef choice of dessert, wine tasting bar, coffee, tea, champagne toast, DJ music for dancing. Deadline for payment, August 20th.

Co-op City Public Safety Dept.

Emergency: 718-651-3050 Non-Emergency: 718-320-3330 www.ccpd.us

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Scheduling Activities Calendar

Christmas In The Air — Monday, November 5th at Hunterdon Hills Playhouse, Hampton, NJ. Their most popular show of the year. Song, dance, comedy sketches, original songs with live onstage orchestra. Price: $95 for table-served entree, dessert buffet and show.

Foxwoods — Thursday, October 18th. Time, 8:30 a.m. Price: $35.

Sunday Bingo — July 29th at 1:30 p.m. All are welcome. Bring your daubers.

Bingo — Monday, July 23rd, and Friday, July 27th, 1 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. All are welcome. After July 31st, membership dues required – $7 for rest of 2018, $15 dues starting January 1, 2019.

Bingo — Wednesday, July 25th, with Stephen in our club room #39. Members only. Admission, $5, for 3 cards, 12 games and jackpot extra cards are 25¢ each. Refreshments available.

Nunsense — Thursday, August 2nd, at Hunter-

Goose Island Seniors

don Hills Playhouse, Hampton, NJ. Time: 8:30 a.m.

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

Run For Your Wife — Thursday, September 27th, at Hunterdon Hills Playhouse, Hampton, NJ. Very funny play. Time: 8:30 a.m. Price, $86, for lunch and show. Eddie Mekka from Carmine “The Big Ragu” and “Laverne & Shirley” takes the stage in one of the funniest farces of all time! A meek and mild taxi driver has found himself with two wives in two areas of town all due to his inability to say “no” to a woman in need.

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

Special Mass & Memorial — September 16th,

AARP Chapter #4997

FYI: AARP Smart Driver class scheduled for Wednesday, September 12, 9 a.m.- 4 p.m. Call 718379-0377 to register. $20 for National AARP members; $25 for non-AARP members. Check or money order payable to AARP only – NO CASH. Reminder – 1: AARP Peachtree Chapter & Caregivers Outreach Ministry Empowerment presents free one-on-one Technology Sessions. Bring your mobile devices and you will be shown how to set-up an email, log-in to social media, save your pictures, create flyers and more. Dates: July 9th - August 15th; 5 sessions daily: 9 – 10 a.m., 10 – 11 a.m.; 11 -12 p.m.

12 – 1 p.m. and 1 - 2 p.m.; location: 177 Dreiser Loop, 2nd floor, room O. Please call 718-379-3159 or 718320-1946 to reserve a session.

Reminder – 2: Our Holiday Luncheon is scheduled for Wednesday, December 5th at Marina Del Rey; $90/person, 12 p.m. - 4 p.m. See Stella B. for tickets.

Best wishes to Florence Peart, a 45-year Co-op City resident who has moved to California and is doing well, per her family.

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

2018 Tour Activities September 5–6 – Dover Downs Hotel & Casino w/Live Marvin Gaye Tribute Show; $50 slot play; 1night stay at hotel; 1 breakfast, 1 dinner; tour of Dover Delaware & farmers market. Seats available.

Price: $309/person double; $395 single; Balance due July 30. Contact Hannah, 718-379-7962.

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

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

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

—Delores Debnam at 8:30 a.m. for Lydia Ruas, Cancer Care Fund president, Einstein Center. Mass given at St. Michael’s Church, presented by Mary Pilla & Joyce Wilson.

There will be a Memorial for Lydia Ruas after the Mass at the Goose Island Club, room #39 at 135 Einstein Loop Center. Time, 11 a.m. All are welcome.

Sick & Shut-in — Joan Brown is in Willow Towers, 355 Pelham Road, New Rochelle, NY 10805.

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

– 12 p.m. and 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.; Tues. & Thurs., 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. and 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. and Wed., 10 a.m.

– 12 p.m. and 4:30 p.m.- 8 p.m. Call Stephen on cell at 347-847-1941.

Good health to all.

—Stephen Roberts, Sr.

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General Information: The Traditional Synagogue is located in Section 5, 120 Erdman Place in the rear lobby of Building 27B is on the ground floor of Building 27B; it’s handicap accessible and no steps. Phone #718-379-6920. Office hours are Thursday and Sunday from noon to 2 p.m. Please call the office before you attempt to come over. If no one is in the office, please leave a message. The synagogue has services Saturday morning starting 9 a.m.

After services, we always have a kiddush. The synagogue has a Facebook page, Traditional Synagogue.

The synagogue needs men to help make a minyan.

There are a lot of Jewish men who live in Co-op City who don’t come to service. Please come by

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

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

Worship Service — 10:00 a.m.

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

Worship Service Begins At 10 a.m. — Everyone is invited to come and be a part of this special moment set aside each Sunday morning to be in the presence of God. We will be delighted to blend our spirits with yours as we bend both body and soul

Traditional Synagogue

donation to the synagogue. Get well, speedy recovery, to Beverly Davidoff, Karla Klaus, Marty Linder and Gary Schwartz.

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

Fun And Games: After services and kiddush, some men and women play rummy-cube.

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

Wishing all our members and friends, peace and good health.

—Gary Schwartz

before our Heavenly Father. We encourage you to spend time with God, and if it be His will, with us at Community Protestant.

Other Scheduled Events Tomorrow, Sunday 22nd, 10:00 a.m., a very special service! It is Family and Friends Day Service at Community Protestant Church. All are welcome.

Shirley Caesar at CPC- Saturday, August 25th – Bro. Gary Radio Show presents the Living Legend Pastor Shirley Caesar, Live in Concert, at Community Protestant Church. Tickets: $60. Doors open at 5 p.m.; Showtime: 6 p.m. for tickets and/or additional information, call the church at (718) 862 9172.

Holy Land Experience In Orlando, Florida the only entertainment park that celebrates the Biblical Word of the Christian Faith. Package includes: round trip airfare; round trip airport transportation from Bartow Ave. (Co-op City, Bronx); 4 days/3 nights hotel accommodation; 3 buffet breakfasts; 1

group dinner, 2-day admissions to the Holy Land Experience; Lunch-To-Go at the Holy Land Experience; transportation from the hotel to the Holy Land and travel insurance. $1,055.00 per person double occupancy; $1,003 per person triple; $1,295 single. $113 deposit was due May 3, 2018 (non-refundable after 7/3/2018). For reservation and/or additional information call (718) 671-0425 or (718) 379-8514.

Save the date!! Saturday, October 13th, 3:00 p.m. at the church – The Sepia Players Ministry presents a Religious Comedy, THE DEVIL ON TRIAL, CASE #666, written by Roosevelt Wright Jr. Donation: $20.

For tickets and/or additional information, call (718) 513-3308, (718) 655-7241 or (718) 379-8643.

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

—Evan G. Mitchell

9:30 a.m. so we can take out the Torah. The traditional synagogue is the only synagogue in Co-op City, and it’s air conditioned.

The rabbi wants to have a service Saturday night July 21, at 9 p.m., for Tish A Bav, The Fast Of Av. This day is the saddest day on the Jewish calendar.

Please try to attend the service.

Sabbaths ends on Saturday, July 21 at 9:10 p.m.

Candle lighting for Friday, July 27 at 7:58 p.m.

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

Community Protestant Church

Open Door Ministries The Marriage Bed is Honorable Full Sermon at opendoorministries.net 1 Marriage should be held in high honor Hebrews 13:4 Marriage should be honored by all, and the marriage bed kept pure, for God will judge the adulterer and all the sexually immoral.

2 In all things Husbands and Wives must unite and are equal in status 1 Corinthians 11:7b but woman is the glory of man. 8 For man is not from woman, but woman from man. 9 Nor was man created for the woman, but woman for the man. 11 Neither is man independent of woman, nor woman independent of man, in the Lord.

12 For as woman came from man, even so man also comes through woman; but all things are from God. Eve’s being made after Adam, and out of him, puts an honor upon that sex, as the glory of the man.

If man is the head, she is the crown, a crown to her husband, the crown of the visible creation. The man was dust refined, but the woman was dust doublerefined, one removed further from the earth – Matthew Henry 3 God commands love by the Husband and Respect by the Wife Ephesians 5:25 Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ also loved the church and gave Himself for her, 28 Husbands ought to love their wives as their bodies; he who loves his wife loves himself. 29 For no one ever hated his own flesh, but nourishes and cherishes it, just as the Lord does the church. 32 This is a great mystery, but I speak concerning Christ and the church. 33 Let each one of you love his wife as himself, and let the wife see that she respects her husband.

The woman was made of a rib out of the side of Adam; not made from his head to rule over him, nor out of his feet to be trampled upon by him, but out of his side to be equal with him, under his arm to be protected, and near his heart to be beloved. — Matthew Henry

4 The Sacred covenant of Sex 1 Corinthians 7:2 Because of sexual immorality, let each man have his own wife, and let each woman have her own husband. 3 Let the husband render to his wife the affection due her, and likewise also the wife to her husband. 4 The wife does not have authority over her own body, but the husband does. And likewise, the husband does not have authority over his own body, but the wife does. 5 Do not deprive one another except with consent for a time, that you may give yourselves to fasting and prayer; and come together again so that Satan does not tempt you because of your lack of self-control.

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

Blessings in Christ.

—Pastor Luis Ramos

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Co-op City Times / July 21, 2018 The Pentecostal Tabernacle, 100 Co-op City Blvd., Building 22A (main lobby), Bronx, N.Y. 10475. You are invited to attend services on the following days: • Sunday School for all age group begins at 10:30 a.m. Worship starts at 11:45 a.m. each Sunday.

• Wednesdays: Prayer and fasting service will be held in the morning at 11:00 a.m. Bible study & prayer meeting will be held 7:30 p.m.

• Friday evening Youth Service will start at 7:30 p.m.

Focus: Miracles are a normal part of revival that includes physical wonders, salvation, and the establishing of the people of truth.

And there sat a certain man at Lystra, impotent in his feet, being cripple from his mother’s womb, who never walked. The same heard Paul speak: who steadfastly beholding him, and perceiving that he had faith to be healed, said with a loud voice, stand upright on thy feet, and he leaped and walked. And when the people saw what Paul had done, they lifted up their voices, saying in the speech of Lycaonia.

The gods are come down to us in the likeness of men.

(Acts 14:8-11 The role of signs and wonders in the confirmation of truth is seen in Hebrews 2:3-4 Which states: How shall we escape, if we neglect so great salvation; which at the first began to be spoken by the Lord, and was confirmed unto us by them that heard him; God also bearing them witness, both with signs and wonders, and with divers’ miracles, and gifts of the Holy Ghost, according to his own will?

Simon hath declared how God at the first did visit the Gentles, to take out of them a people for his name (Acts 15:14) When the first church council met in Jerusalem about A.D 50 to consider whether it was necessary for Gentiles to keep the Law of Moses, the argument ended when the multitude kept silence, and gave audience to Barnabas and Paul, declaring what miracles and wonders God had wrought among the Gentiles by them. (Acts 15:12)

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Greater Love Refuge Ministries

“This is the message which we have heard from Him and declare to you, that God is light and in Him is no darkness at all.” 1 John 1:5 Spiritual Wisdom: Disappointment and discouragement leave a dark stain on your soul, which you must bring to the light to be removed. Jesus Christ is the light, and in His presence all darkness must flee. Do not allow these stains and darkness to remain. It is His will that you allow His light to shine in every corner of your being so that you are his absolutely. Let peace and righteousness reign.

Senior Pastor Boyce Landrum and Pastor Carol Landrum and the Greater Love family welcome you to fellowship with us on Sunday mornings at 11:30 a.m. Interactive Sunday Bible Study/School for children & adults begins at 10:00 a.m. Worship at Greater Love Baptist Church means gathering with people of all ages and cultures to express our love for God, our Heavenly Father, and Jesus Christ, our Savior. All things considered, the Holy Spirit reserves the right have His way in our worship. Greater Love is conveniently located at 900 Co-op City Blvd. (Bldg. 2A), on the ground level, Bronx, N.Y., 10475; main entrance red button. Parking for a nominal fee is available in Garage #1 on Darrow Place – parking passes will be validated at the church.

The Greater Love’s MOSAIC Women (ages 18+) will host their Summer Afternoon Fellowship event today, July 21st, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. The theme is, We All Have Issues but…“Do YOU Believe?” Faith that Releases the Power of God. The speakers for the afternoon are: Sis. Dina Keller, Chaplain Gunjia Fullwood and Sis. Louise Birthwright, with a special New Testament reenactment by Sis. Shanna Chapman. Sis. Alecia Benjamin will preside over the service. Light lunch will be served. Come out and be encouraged by the Spirit of God moving through our Sisters in Christ. Kindly RSVP, church telephone: 347-920-5607.

Our Annual Beach Baptism at Orchard Beach is scheduled for Sunday, July 29th at 10:00 a.m. Mandatory pre-baptism classes are now underway on Sunday mornings at 10 a.m. Following the baptism, there will be a noon-day worship service, followed by Holy Communion for the newly baptized and celebratory

Church of God’s Children

Church of God’s Children until further notice will be having worship services and Bible study at 159 Dreiser Loop – Fellowship Hall. We welcome you to a word teaching house of worship. We invite you with open arms to come along to our church. We hope that you can join with us in worship and God’s word. If you have needs, and want someone to listen and to pray, we’re here for you with open hearts and God’s love to give away.

Schedule of services: Sunday – Spanish Worship, 9:30 a.m.; English Worship, 1:15 p.m.; 11:30 a.m. Sunday School in Spanish and English – Spanish-Study on Prayer; English – Study on the Mind. Monday: Fasting-Prayer-Study at 9:30 a.m.; Tuesday—6 p.m. Intercessory Prayer; 7 p.m., The Mystery of Prayer with Archbishop Rosario.

Why pray? Many of us ask for prayer, but does it help anything? Yes. Let me tell you. Yes! Prayer is mysterious. We are told an earnest prayer is powerful. We are told God will hear the prayers of the righteous. We are told our prayers will move God’s hand. There is power in prayer we do not understand, yet we are to be obedient and persevere in it, even if our puny minds cannot conceive why. The Lord is far from the wicked, but He hears the prayer of the righteous. Proverbs 15:29: Confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The earnest prayer of a righteous person has great power and wonderful results. James 5:16: Finally, all of you be harmonious, sympathetic, affectionate, compassionate, and humble. Do not return evil for evil or insult for insult, but instead bless others because you were called to inherit a blessing. For the one who wants to love life and see good days must keep his tongue from evil and his lips from uttering deceit. And he must turn away from evil and do good; he must seek peace and pursue it. For the eyes of the Lord are upon the righteous and his ears are open to their prayer. But the Lord’s face is against those who do evil. 1 Peter 3:8-18 Now He (Jesus) was telling them a parable to show that at all times they ought to pray and not to lose hear. Luke 18:1.

In memory of Rev. Melinda Medina-Reyes, we will continue the After-School Workshop in September. Further information will be posted.

—Bishop Nancy Rosario

25 The fact that God worked miracles and wonders among the Gentiles was considered to be proof of God’s approval of the Gentile’s faith. If he honored their faith with miracles and wonders, they must have been acceptable to Him even though they were not keeping the Law of Moses.

Miracles, signs, and wonders accompanied the ministry of the early Christians and played an important role in the church. Moreover, the days of miracles are not over.

God still works through miracles today and they are still important to the ministry of the church in this world. It is important, however, that we meditate on the word of God daily and we will be able to experience great miracles in our lives. God takes great delight in His people when they worship Him with all their heart and walk in His way. Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly. (Psalm 1:1) For more information, call 718-324-0334 or 718430-4218.

—Rev. R. Sibblies

refreshments served afterward. If you don’t have a Christian church home and have a desire to accept Jesus Christ as Lord & Savior and be water baptized, please call the church and leave a message for Pastor Carol Landrum.

Food Pantry: Two Fish and Five Loaves food pantry is closed temporarily.

We regret the inconvenience and ask for continued prayers and donations.

Weekly Schedule Sunday Morning Prayer: 9:30 a.m. - 10 a.m.

Sunday Morning Bible Study (Children & Adult): 10:00 a.m.

Sunday Morning Worship: 11:30 a.m.

Children’s Church: 1st, 3rd & 5th Sunday: 11:30 a.m.

Holy Communion – First Sunday Salvation Teaching (Combined Class): First Sunday, 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Adult Bible Study/Discipleship Class: Tuesday evenings: 7:00 p.m.

Prayer Line: Wed. at 1:00 p.m. & Thursday, 9:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

(Dial 712.770.4010 – Access code: 527976) —Pastor Carol Landrum

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Public Safety Report

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 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 2 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 con(Continued from page 7)

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.

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nection 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 the 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% 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 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 who 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 9-1-1 and the Department of Public Safety at (718) 671-3050 or online at www.ccpd.us. Callers may remain anonymous when giving information.

The Co-op City Department of Public Safety would like to thank all persons who have called in suspicious activity 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.

Please Drive Slowly And Cautiously In Co-op City’s Parking Facilities. Follow Directional Signage And Speed Limits To Avoid Accidents!

ATM "Skimming" is an illegal activity that involves the installation of a device, usually undetectable

by ATM users, that secretly records bank account data when the user inserts an ATM card into the machine. Criminals can then encode the stolen data onto a blank card and use it to steal money from the customer's bank account.

HOW IT WORKS The criminal places the skimmer, which is usually made from plastic or plaster and looks very much like the original card reader, directly over the ATM card reader, undetectable to the customer. As the customers insert their ATM cards into the false skimmer, their bank account information on the cards magnetic strip is "skimmed" or stolen and usually stored on some electronic device. A hidden camera is used in conjunction with the skimming device in order to record the customer's Personal Identification Number. In lieu of a hidden camera, a keypad overlay, placed directly over the installed keypad, is sometimes used to record the user punching in their PIN. HOW TO AVOID BEING SKIMMED • Inspect the ATM, gas pump, or credit card reader before using it. Be suspicious if you see anything loose, crooked or damaged, or if you notice scratches or adhesive tape/residue. The original card reader is usually concave in shape (curving inward), while the skimmer is more convex (curving outward).

• When entering your PIN, block the keypad with your other hand to prevent possible hidden cameras from recording your number.

• If possible, use an ATM at an inside location (less access for criminals installing skimmers).

• Be careful of ATMs in tourist areas - they are a popular target of skimmers.

• If your card isn't returned after the transaction or after hitting “cancel,” immediately contact the financial institution that issued the card.

• Be aware of “Money Trapping,” where the criminal attaches a device to the cash dispenser "trapping" the customer's money and retrieves it after the customer leaves the ATM area.

Riverbay Call Center (718) 320-3300 Prompt Locations

• Press 1 if you have a Public Safety emergency • Press 2 to dial an extension or access the directory • Press 3 to report a maintenance problem in your apartment to reach your CSO Manager, CSO Director, Ombudsman • Press 4 to call the Restorations Department • Press 5 to reach a Rent Bookkeeper • Press 6 to reach Parking Facilities & Storage • Press 7 to schedule a Community Room • Press 8 to reach Residential Sales • Press 9 to reach the Co-op City Times • Stay on the line to speak to an Operator Public Safety Emergency: 718-671-3050 MATV – Camera Service Desk: 718-320-3529 Coin-Mach (laundry issues): 800-734-8851 Cablevision: Service: 718-617-3500 Sales: 866-218-1931

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