Co-op City Times 07/22/17 by Co-op City Times

New Director Continues Upgrades Of Riverbay’s Computer Systems Vol. 52 No. 29

Improving Community Engagement - Join A Committee

Saturday, July 22, 2017

For Riverbay’s new IT Director Irfan Nadeem, photography is a passion he pursues whenever he has the time. But from a young age the focus of his attention has been centered on understanding computers and making them work. “My background has always been in computers,” says Nadeem, who joined Riverbay in April of this year. He’s been an IT professional for 13 years following graduation from Rutgers and NJIT with a dual degree in computer information systems. He grew up in New Jersey after his family moved to the US from Pakistan when Nadeem was eight years old. He started on the ground floor level at a help desk and worked his way up the ladder becoming an IT manager for an online real estate listing company, Sublet.com, for seven years. He managed the company’s website and became familiar with the residential and commercial real estate business Irfan Nadeem and got to know property managers. Before coming to Riverbay, Nadeem helped set up the entire computer infrastructure while serving as a manager at CUNY’s School of Public Health, becoming the computer systems manager there. (Continued on page 2) He’s enjoying the challenge and opportunity BY JIM ROBERTS

Man Shot Near Building 35

Public Safety officers responding to a report of shots fired in the vicinity of Building 35 in Section 5 shortly after 9 p.m. last Friday, July 14th, discovered a 23-year-old man with gunshot wounds to the torso, according to Public Safety. Captain Carlos Ghonz, commander of the 45th Precinct, said that the victim was found in front of Building 35. The captain said a bullet stuck the victim in the left shoulder and exited the body through the left side of the chest. The victim was treated by responding Public Safety Emergency Service Units and then transported by FDNY ambulance to the hospital for treatment. Information about a possible motive for the shooting has not been provided by law enforcement officers. The shooting is now the subject of a joint investigation by Public Safety and 45th Precinct Detectives. Anyone with information about the circumstances surrounding this shooting is asked to call the CCPD Tips Hotline at 718-879-6311. The identity of all callers will be kept anonymous upon the caller’s request. (See page 26 for information on suspected perpetrator.) BY BILL STUTTIG

New Youth Committee Chair Seeks Children And Parents To Serve

son, announced this week in As the Board and the his viewpoint (see page 20) community, in general, ponthat the committee will der ways to increase commreserve up to seven slots for unity involvement throughout children between 10 and 18 Co-op City and end some of years old to serve on the the apathy that has led to low committee. Children under voter turnout in recent elec16 will be required to come tions, Riverbay’s new Youth to the monthly meetings acCommittee chair, Kevin Lamcompanied by a parent or bright, has come up with an guardian. Other slots will be idea which might help the Kevin Lambright left open for young men and problem in the long term. women in their late teens Mr. Lambright, who was named and early ‘20s, as well as older adults chair of the important committee last (Continued on page 4) week, along with co-chair Leah Richard-

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This past week, the • IT – Leah RichPresident’s Message Committee on Comardson • Legislative – Rod mittees, as designated Saunders by Riverbay By-laws, President • Parking – Evelyn recommended to the Turner president, this year’s • Security – Jerome Rice committee chairs. At my • Youth Committee request, I wanted to see – Kevin Lambright every director chairing a Committees of the committee to have an incluWhole Board sive Board of Directors. • Budget After receiving the recom• Labor mendations, critical thought, • Management Evaluadiscussion, and with the big tion picture for the community, I Committees assigned recommended the following chairs to the full Board for their chairs at the annual meeting on approval. While every director is not June 21, 2017 are: • Audit Committee – Andrea Leslie chairing a committee, it was clearly the • Cooperator Appeal – Junius Williams choice of the director to pass. • Committee on Committees – Bernard • Community Relations – Evelyn Cylich Turner It is my hope that the community • Construction, Power Plant and will respond to the call for shareholders Restoration – Bernard Cylich • Commercial Leasing & Sales to participate on a committee within their sphere of experience. For comCommittees – Francine Reva Jones • Disability and Accommodations mittees to be dynamic and productive, they should include a variety of shareCommittee – Andrea Leslie • Education – Rod Saunders (Continued on page 2) • History – Bernard Cylich

Linda Berk

Transformer Replacement Program On Schedule

A three-year project to replace at least one of the two functioning, but aging, electrical transformers serving each of the community’s 35 buildings is on schedule. In July, four buildings in Section 5 will be receiving new transformers – Buildings 26, 27, 33 and 35. Residents of these buildings have been notified that they may experience a slight blip in their service lasting less than a second during the changeover, but should have no other noticeable interruption in (Continued on page 4) BY BILL STUTTIG

Summer Fun In The Sun

BY BILL STUTTIG

Temperatures reached the mid-nineties Thursday afternoon, but these Co-op City children and hundreds like them kept their cool thanks to Riverbay’s popular summer tradition, Splash Day, featuring a variety of water slides and rides. This Thursday and next, July 27th and August 3rd, the fun moves over to the Section 5 Greenway and then back to Section 1 on August 10th, weather permitting. All the Splash Day activities are offered from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The fun is organized through the Riverbay Community Relations office and sponsored by the Riverbay Fund. (See more photos on page 14) Photo by Leandra Peters

President’s Report

Co-op City Times / July 22, 2017 (Continued from page 1)

Fifty Year Anniversary In December 2018, Co-op City will commemorate its 50th anniversary of the first cooperators moving into the world’s largest affordable housing complex. I moved in back in December 1969 and I clearly remember the shell of a complex it was at that time. We had no roads, street lights, landscaping or sidewalks. The only grocery store was a temporary setup in Garage 1 which is now utilized by the corporation. We were truly pioneers! When I think of how monumental the development of Co-op City was at that time, it calls for a major celebration at 50 years of age! As such, I am calling for an Anniversary Committee to establish a series of celebratory activities for our 50th anniversary. This committee will begin meeting this fall and will be comprised of staff, Board Directors and shareholders. Those of us living here now, in 2017, are also in a special place and time. As we work to keep our 50-year-old infrastructure up to the standards we expect, as we adjust to the socio-economic and environmental issues of our time, we are still an incredible example of a city within a city. We are still a very special community on the shores of the Long Island Sound, lush with over 300 acres of green lawns, shrubs and flowers. Co-op City may not be the pristine community it was when everything was brand spanking new in 1968, but it is still a wonderful place to live and raise a family. I believe we have so much to celebrate, with all the challenges we may have. I am looking forward to the opportunity to celebrate the uniqueness of Co-op City and our 50th birthday. I wish everyone an enjoyable summer, safe and trouble free. I continue to be interested in your thoughts and ideas. I may be reached at Riverbay Board of Directors, 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, New York 10475 or Lberk@riverbayboard.com.

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ceilings next week. The units are needed to get around concrete walls that block the signal now. The just-completed hardware upgrade that started several years ago should keep the Riverbay computer system up-to-date for at least five to

holders. This community is so large that if we had the kind of engagement desired, there would be more than enough shareholders involved that committee chairs would have tough decisions to make in selecting committee members. Community engagement is one of the most challenging issues we face at Co-op City. This is reflected in the difficulty in reaching quorum for the Board election in recent years. We can change this by starting at the level of committee membership. As shareholders, you have an opportunity to be heard at the committee level, to be able to make recommendations to the Board. My call, to my fellow shareholders, is to step out of your comfort zone, give up a couple of hours a month to help make a difference in your community. Collectively, we own Riverbay Corporation, and collectively, we can make a difference. Distribution Load Relief Program This week, Con Ed called on Riverbay to complete a compliance test of a few hours for our participation in the Distribution Load Relief Program (DLRP). This required Riverbay to shed our electrical load resulting in closing the laundry rooms (higher use of electricity) and shutting down of the rear elevators in the garages. Our Executive GM faced many complaints for turning the garage lights off last year during this test. Since last year, however, our diesel generator has been put online to enable us to keep the garage lights on during this test period this year. That forethought kept shareholders from experiencing more than the absolute necessary inconveniences required for participation in this program which allows for significant annual revenue for Riverbay. This year, Management estimates the corporation will receive close to $800,000 for participation in the DLRP program.

IT Director

that working at Riverbay provides. “It’s been great working here,” Nadeem says. “Everyone’s been very helpful making me acclimate to the new surroundings and feeling like I’m now part of a giant new family.” Nadeem has a staff of three and hopes to fill one open position and possibly add one other team member. “Everyone here works well together, which is nice. I like the team we have – John (Key), Kevin (Sherard) and Mike (Feyman) – they are really good,” he says. “But we’re strapped as far as manpower goes - there’s not enough bodies to go around right now.” Two of Nadeem’s first projects at Riverbay were creating a help desk system to streamline the process of assisting Riverbay employees with computer issues and tightening the security of the company’s infrastructure. Employees will now send an email to one central address to get help rather than stopping a computer staff member in the hallway. Nadeem is also conducting cross training so all his staff can handle questions and cover for each other when one is out of the office. Security was another priority. “We beefed up the firewall and made the Websense stronger to better monitor sites that might be malicious to find trojans that might be trying to get into our system,” he said. “We’ll also have backups of everything, all our servers and files, so that if anything should happen, we’ll have a recovery method.” The Computer Department just completed a major server upgrade this past weekend that will upgrade all the files and speed up the processing time for users on the virtual computers (VDI). Employees with VDIs have just a terminal at their desk instead of a tower and their work is done on the main servers. Using VDIs is a major cost savings for the company, Nadeem said. “We’re going to be doing system upgrades as well. We’re trying to get rid

of all the older PCs and upgrading them. We’re looking to get 50 to 100 new VDI machines to make everyone work more efficiently. You’re not buying a tower, a monitor and a keypad for each work station. Now that we have the data backbone to provide the towers virtually, we’re just buying the monitors that have the Ethernet. The cost is reduced by 75% doing it this way,” he said. The changeover to VDIs has been ongoing for several years. Another big project on Nadeem’s plate is a software upgrade to Microsoft Office 365/Office Online with Office 2016. “Right now, we have some people using 2003, 2007, 2010, 2013 so we need to be all unified using Office 2016 on the same platform. “One of the big advantages is several people can work on the same Word or PowerPoint file without sending it back and forth. You’ll be able to go online in real time and see each other making edits in a different color. We just have to roll it out and have training sessions.” Upgrades to productivity can also be achieved by sharing work virtually and eliminating paper whenever possible. “Our big goal is to eliminate paper,” Nadeem said. “We’re looking into the Yardi system and seeking ways to streamline the process and do away with a lot of paper forms and processing. “We’ll also be creating Sharepoint sites for teams in departments where people can share files, work on projects. For instance, if two people in the Finance Department need to work on a project together, they’ll create a separate folder for that project and have their own files where only they have access.” Another upgrade will add more Cisco Wireless APs that will extend the reach of the Wi-Fi system and make the Riverbay intranet available to more departments. CSO and Central Storage are scheduled for installations of the small plastic boxes in

six years, Nadeem said. “That was a great step forward. We’ll probably be getting a new storage array to upgrade our storage because all of our shared drives and folders do take up a lot of room. Other than that, we’re in pretty good shape.”

Co-op City Times / July 22, 2017

Front Pa ge Tunes on Tuesday With Onaje Allen Gumbs

Co-op City Times 2 n d Onaje Allen Gumbs, together with his friends, George Gray on the drums, Everette Boyd on the bass cello, Roger Byam on the saxophone and Gary Fritz on the percussion, gave the Co-op City audience a wonderful show sending peaceful vibes to their ears on July 11. Onaje Allen Gumbs is a pianist, arranger and songwriter who began playing the piano at age seven, drawing his early inspiration from Henry Mancini. He then went on to study classical piano and honed his skills in multiple genres, from jazz and pop to R&B and soul, and has played with greats such as Woody Shaw, Nat Adderley and Cassandra Wilson. The crowd of about 200 hummed and swayed as the music flowed through the room. Through their facial expressions, it was clear how passionate the musicians were as the concert went on. Throughout the show, the musicians closed their eyes while playing, showing how well they knew their instrument and how in tuned they were with their instruments as a whole. BY CAITLIN THOMAS

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Free Zumba Classes

ShapeUp NYC and Riverbay are co-sponsoring free Zumba classes in Co-op City, Mondays at Bartow, room 31, 7:15 p.m. – 8 p.m. with instructor Teneia. Classes will be held on Monday, July 31, August 7, 14 & 21.

Movies Under The Stars

The Riverbay Fund and Councilman Andy King will present “Summer Movies Under The Stars” on the Section 5 Greenway beginning with the showing of “King Arthur” on Wednesday, July 26, 8:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m. Bring your family, chairs and popcorn! In case of rain, come to the Einstein Community Center, rm. 45, 7-9 p.m.

Free Summer Tennis

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

At the end of the show, the audience rushed to the front of the stage where they were able to get up-close and personal with the musicians, take pictures and get their cd’s autographed. It was a memorable night overall. The CO-OP CITY OUTDOOR SUMMER CONCERT SERIES is back! If you missed the first concert, don’t be sad, catch the upcoming shows on Tuesday, July 25th, (Continued on page 26) Photos by Caitlin Thomas

Best Wishes On Your Retirement, Barbara!

Long-time employee Barbara Penn retired from the Riverbay Corporation on Friday, June 30 after dedicating 30 years of service to the corporation and community. At a retirement dinner and celebration held at Maestro’s, Ms. Penn, a longstanding shareholder, was joined by co-workers and family members who wished her the very best in her retirement. Ms. Penn received a plaque from Riverbay’s General Manager Noel Ellison and Assistant General Manager Warren Mitchell, as well as flowers and gifts. Ms. Penn said that she will spend some time traveling and doing all the things she had to put off while she was employed. We hope the basket of “age-appropriate goodies” she received from co-worker Joe Boiko comes in useful as she enjoys her well-deserved retirement. We wish Barbara the very best of health and relaxation although we know she will continue to be active in the Co-op City community serving her neighbors. Photos by Marsha Allen

Farmer’s Market Has Returned

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

Barbara Penn (l), who retired after 30 years of service, received a warm send-off at a party in her honor, from General Manager Noel Ellison, Assistant General Manager Warren Mitchell, and Director of Special Services Joe Boiko.

Youth Committee Chair

Co-op City Times / July 22, 2017

in the community interested in planning events to engage youth in positive and productive activities. Mr. Lambright told the Co-op City Times and also explained in his viewpoint that the idea comes from his experiences raising his own children. He said his community involvement in Co-op City began with participation on the Youth Committee close to 20 years ago. “Back then, the committee was comprised of adults, mostly seniors,” Mr. Lambright recalled, saying that they were all good, well-meaning people, but he believed then, as he does now, that the youth of the community should have a significant say in planning the programs and activities that will serve them. But there is another positive aspect to involving youth which Mr. Lambright believes is even more significant. He recalled taking his own young children at the time to those committee meetings to see how democracy functions on a community level and he believes, in part, this led to the development of a sense of empowerment in his children and a sense of responsibility towards community involvement. Today, as a result, he believes both his children, now young adults, are involved in community activities both in and outside Co-op City and are successfully beginning productive, meaningful lives. Mr. Lambright added that it is his belief that young people today are besieged with so much negativity that

it creates a false sense of powerlessness which, in turn, leads to apathy and then a host of resulting social ills that, in many cases, can and has destroyed lives. He explained: “There is so much negativity on television, in videos, music and the news. Our children are constantly fed these images and left with impressions of terror as a way of life. It is up to parents and the community to override these things with positive insight and positive experiences in order to affect the minds of our future leaders.” Mr. Lambright added that if children learn at an early age that they can have a say in their community and create programs that positively affect them and those around them, then they will develop a sense of empowerment and self-esteem that helps turn young people into productive, positive, happy and well-meaning adults. In his viewpoint this week, Mr. Lambright explained: “We are seeking youth ages 10-18 years of age (under 16 must be accompanied by a parent/ responsible adult to each monthly meeting). In order to apply, please send email to: klambright@riverbayboard .com; tell us the name and age of the youth, guardian who will accompany the youth and a small paragraph on why you would like to participate. We are only accepting up to seven parent/youth combinations, so please respond promptly, July 21st – August 16th.”

service. Power Plant director Brain Reardon explained this week that all of the 70 electrical transformers serving Co-op City’s 35 building are approaching 50 years old as they were installed with the original construction of the community dating back to 1968. Thirteen of these transformers have already been replaced over the past seven years due to failures. Mr. Reardon said that in 2014, the Board of Directors approved a schedule to begin replacing these nearly half-century old transformers over a three-year period from 2016 to 2018. Last year, six new transformers were installed and this year an additional eight are scheduled to be installed, with eight more scheduled for 2018. Mr. Reardon explained that each building is served by two transform-

ers each of which operates at 50% capacity so that they have the capacity to take up the additional load should one of the transformers go out. At the end of the replacement schedule, 35 of the 70 transformers will have been replaced, giving each building at least one new transformer. A few years ago, as temporary brief outages due to the aging transformers began occurring more frequently, the Board approved the purchase and installation of the new transformers at the urging of the power plant supervisory staff. In addition to the new transformers for each building, the power plant keeps several spares of each size transformer used in the community so if a transformer blows, it can be quickly replaced, minimizing resulting outages to the affected building, Mr. Reardon said.

Transformer Replacement

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Congratulations, Wesley!

We would like to congratulate our son and brother, Wesley A. Canty, on his graduation from City College with a BA in Psychology. We love you and wish you well as you embark on this next chapter of your life. Love, —Mom Kim, Dad Irvin and Brother Vaughn

Become Involved – Join A Board Committee

The following is a list of 2017-2018 Board committees that will be functioning over the next year to make recommendations to the Board for consideration. Shareholders who would like to make a difference in the Co-op City community by volunteering on a Board committee should contact the respective chair of that committee. Please note that space is limited so call as soon as possible. Riverbay Board Committees 2017-2018

Audit Committee – Andrea Leslie, chair

Buildings & Grounds – Sonia Feliciano, chair

Construction/Power Plant/Restorations Committees – Bernie Cylich, chair Commercial Leasing & Sales Committees – Francine Reva Jones, chair Cooperator Appeals – Junius Williams, chair

Disabilities and Accommodations Committee – Andrea Leslie, chair IT Committee – Leah Richardson, chair

Legislative Committee - Rod Saunders, chair Parking Committee – Evelyn Turner, chair

2018 Board of Directors Election Committee – Claudia Sampson, chair Security Committee – Jerome Rice, chair

Riverbay Fund Committee 2017-2018

Community Relations – Evelyn Turner, chair Andrea Leslie, co-chair Education Committee – Rod Saunders, chair History Committee – Bernard Cylich, chair

Youth Committee * – Kevin Lambright, chair Leah Richardson, co-chair

* Please note that Kevin Lambright is the chair of the 20172018 Youth Committee, not Leah Richardson as listed last week. Director Richardson will co-chair the Youth Committee.

Well Done, Alanah!

Former 8th grader Alanah Cleare, granddaughter of long- time Co-op City shareholder Mitzi Cleare of Dreiser Loop, was recently published in The American Library of Poetry 2016 Winter Edition. Alanah’s poem, titled, "I Miss My Dad," was written about her father, US Army Soldier SFC Lamont Cleare. Alanah will be attending high school this Fall in Germany where her family will be stationed. We wish Alanah and her family the very best, and continued success to her in all of her endeavors.

Co-op City Times / July 22, 2017

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Riverbay Blood Drive

Approximately 80 people showed up on Thursday, July 20, to donate to the Riverbay/ Hudson Valley New York Blood Centerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s blood drive held in the Bartow Center. Each donor received two free Mets tickets as a thank you. Photos by Brandon Ortiz

The children at the African-American Association Summer Day Camp have fun learning about the Egyptian pyramids and creating paper pyramids. The instructors were from The Institute For Youth. Photos by Francine Reva Jones

Co-op City Times / July 22, 2017

Letters to the Editor

Construction On Erskine Place And Hunter Avenue To the Editor: The other day, I was a passenger on an MTA bus heading towards Section 5. When the bus reached Hunter Ave. and Erskine Pl. where the construction barricades obstruct the driver’s view of all oncoming traffic, the bus driver had to slam on his brakes and informed me how dangerous this intersection is. My reply to him was I retired from his job nine years ago and that dangerous condition existed then. By the grace of God, no one has had a serious accident there yet. In nine years, nothing has been built on that site, the barricades interfere with a safe view of traffic, and it is just a plain eyesore. Before someone gets seriously hurt, those barricades should come down and the area restored to its original state. —Michael Kaplan

Dogs Off Leash To the Editor: It seems there are more dogs than ever in Co-op City. Some people have two dogs. People need to adhere to rules, but they do not. Why keep your dog off the leash? We were told that we need to report it, and many have. Why single one person out who reported a situation? If more people got involved maybe rules would be taken seriously. If you have an illegal dog, why would you not follow rules and bring attention to yourself. Co-op City really needs a dog park. Many townhouse A cooperators have dog waste in their backyard and this has been reported and the Grounds person has to clean it up. Keep your dog on a leash and clean up after the dog. Rules are rules. —T. R. Lowe

Maintaining Affordability For Co-op City Seniors

Safe From “Gentrification?” To the Editor: When an opinion is expressed, the use of a word sometimes confuses us. Look, I believe this neighborhood will thrive with the addition of a Metro North station. No more two-fare zones, less time to get to Manhattan, bye-bye #6 train, get an extra hours sleep...shall I go on? I cannot believe we will lose our firehouse and our directors are being forced to create a slum here. We are not the south Bronx of the 70s nor will we be in the future. I believe in most of the directors here. This is a multiracial neighborhood and thoughts like these are a setback to us. —Nick Liberati

BUILDING # 27C ELEVATOR SHUTDOW UTDOWN FOR NYC CATEG GORY 1 SAFETY INSPECTION PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT WE WILL BE CONDUCTING A SAFETY INSPECTION OF YOUR UR ELEVATOR(S) AS REQUIRED BY LAW EA ACH YEAR. WE WILL BE TESTING CARS # 5 & 6 ON: THURSDAY, JULY 27TH CAR # 5 WILL BE DONE FIRST, FOLLOWED BY CAR # 6

STARTING AT APPROXIMATELY 1:00 P.M. SERV VICE WILL BE RESTORED UPON COMPLETION OF THE TESTING. TESTING TAKES APPROXIMATELY AN HOUR AND A HALF PER ELEVATOR (90 MINUTES). T H A N K Y O U IN A D V A N C E F O R Y O U R P A T IE N C E AND UNDERSTANDING. —RIVERBAY MANAGEMENT

To the Editor: I recently read that Co-op City is becoming one of the largest senior communities in the city. And, as I look around at my neighbors and myself, I believe this to be true. My question is, at what age will we, seniors of Co-op City, begin to enjoy the most basic benefit of being a senior – the security of living out our golden years in the place we call home. I believe Resolution 17-37 is simply one more step towards the loss of our home. As shareholders, we are now to be punished for not voting. Having lived in America all of my life, I think I can say with some certainty, that voting in any election is a choice and never a law or mandate. A Board member’s defense of their decision, is “… an attorney assisted in drafting it … In addition, the attorney that was present informed … that it was not an illegal resolution.” Were either of the attorneys mentioned civil rights or pro bono attorneys? With no disrespect intended, isn’t that the role of an attorney – to find loopholes in the laws for the benefit of their clients? No dogs in Co-op City meant no dogs in Co-op City for more than forty years. It took one resident to find the one attorney willing to find the loophole. My advice to the Board is to tread carefully. Loopholes can be dangerous. Finding loopholes in the laws on the books, in the end, benefits only the finder of the loophole. Affordable housing does not mean low-income housing. We, shareholders, chose to buy into Co-op City not because the buy-in, (or the maintenance fee) was “cheap.” As seniors, with the seemingly annual rent increases, the maintenance fees are now barely affordable. Many seniors I know are leaving Co-op City in search of “affordable housing” in other states. In addition to chipping away at our financial security earned after a lifetime of labor, some Board members, with resolution 17-37, appear to be trying to chip away at our human rights as Americans. —Hillary Jackson

Important Notice to Shareholders of Building 35 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.

Building 35

Current Lease Expiration Date

New 3 yr. Expiration Date

Building 35 100 Elgar Place

Aug. 31, 2017

Aug. 31, 2020

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Co-op City Times / July 22, 2017

Public Safety Report

CCPD Takes Action Against Persons Caught Throwing Objects From Windows BY LIEUTENANT PAM APOLLO

Throwing objects out of the windows of Co-op City apartments is a violation of the lease and is also illegal. Complaints of this nature are taken very seriously by the members of the Co-op City Department of Public Safety. When objects are thrown out of windows, a substantial risk of serious injury or death is created. The Co-op City Department of Public Safety utilizes all available resources to make certain that persons caught throwing objects out of the windows of Co-op City buildings are appropriately penalized. Fireworks thrown from windows or terraces are extremely hazardous and enforcement is heightened due to numerous incidents in various locations throughout the community. In the case where the person who actually throws the object out of the window can be identified, that person can be charged with Reckless Endangerment. Reckless Endangerment occurs when a person engages in conduct which creates a substantial risk of serious physical injury to another person. If there is an injury, the person who threw the object out the window can be charged with Assault. Reckless Endangerment and Assault are serious charges with severe penalties. In addition to objects being thrown out of windows, we are also receiving reports of items being thrown at people from ground level. This may seem like a harmless prank, but serious injury can result. In the event that someone is seriously injured or killed from an object being thrown from a window or from ground level, the penalties can be severe. Parents, please instruct your children that this type of behavior is never appropriate. Public Safety is working with the 45th Precinct to identify, arrest and prosecute any persons doing this in the community. Video surveillance and other means are being used for this purpose. As in all cases where a Co-op City resident is arrested for actions within the confines of Co-op City, a Community Complaint is also issued. The Community Complaint carries a monetary fine and can be attached to the monthly carrying charges. Repeated violations may result in eviction. Most commonly in Co-op City, the person who actually throws the object out of the window cannot be specifically identified. However, the apartment where the object came from is identified. In these instances, a Co-op City Community Complaint can be issued to the offending apartment. Throwing objects out of windows is a lease violation, therefore, the tenant of record can receive a Community Complaint when their apartment is identified as the location an object came from. The shareholder is responsible for the actions of all family members and guests, therefore, the Community Complaint can be issued without the need to identify the specific offender. The Co-op City Community Complaint offers our department an extra level of enforcement in eliminating this very dangerous activity. Repeated violations result in escalating fines and can result in eviction. It is important that parents instruct children and teens that throwing objects out the windows is a serious matter. Parents of teenage children need to be sure children are not home unsupervised during the day. Check with your childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s school to be sure there are no unexcused absences. The summer school calendar does have several days that classes (Continued on page 26)

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

Contract 3173, Installation of Wood Floors and Vinyl composite tiles Bids Due: August 1, 2017 at 4 p.m. Insurance: Insurance will be required from winning bidder Bonding: No bonding required Contract 3169, Architectural Services as needed Pre-Bid Meeting: July 26, 2017 at 10 a.m. at 98 Co-op City Blvd., Green Trailers, Bronx, NY 10475 Bids Due: August 7, 2017 at 4 p.m.

Insurance: Insurance will be required from winning bidder Bonding: No bonding required Contract 3171, Renovation of Portico Flooring in Buildings (6, 18, 23 & 25): Renovation of the Portico Floor. Bids Due: August 10, 2017 by the end of the business day (4:00 p.m.) Bonding: Bonding is required Insurance: Insurance is required

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Co-op City Times / July 22, 2017

Director’s Viewpoint

Bernard Cylich First Vice President As co-owners, one of the rights and obligations of cooperators is to participate in the elections of candidates in the annual Board of Directors elections. Directors, who serve as volunteers, are vested by cooperators with authority to govern Riverbay Corporation, including acting on all fiduciary matters; hiring and overseeing general manager or agent, who are charged with operating our development; hiring general counsel(s) and auditors. Riverbay Corporation By-Laws requires a minimum of one-third of the shareholders to cast ballots to validate Board elections. Election Committees are appointed annually by the Board to conduct elections, and every year, they grapple with promoting and appealing to shareholders to carry out their obligation to vote. However, for the last fifteen years, two-thirds of our shareholders have been sitting out elections. To meet quorum, voting hours were extended or continued the following day. This year’s election period was extended by 13 days before a quorum was met. Had we failed to reach the quorum by June 13, the election would have been invalidated and a new election would been called – a prohibitive expenditure. 10,000 Families Sit-out Board Elections To deal with the dilemma of shareholders’ sittingout Board elections, Directors Francine Reva Jones and Claudia Sampson introduced a Board resolution calling for punitive actions against non-voting shareholders. On the face, their proposal appeared to be provocative. One expected an avalanche of protest letters by non-voters in our Co-op City Times. However, no such protest nor justification for abstention were submitted by non-voters. I commend Jones and Sampson for their initiative, boldness and bringing this serious issue before the Board and community. First, however, we must examine the underlining reason why 10,000 families sit-out elections year after year. It is my opinion that families who choose not to exercise their voting rights consider themselves tenants, not co-owners of our co-op, and believe Riverbay Corporation is their landlord. How can they be convinced otherwise? That is a tall order that we must find an answer to. We must work to convince those families by persuasion and education, not punitive measures, that Riverbay Corporation is, in fact, all of us and therefore all must accept shareholders’ responsibil-

Co-Owners Obligations ities, including participating in annual Board elections. But above all else, we must take steps to open up the governance of our co-op. Why not re-introduce a Co-op City Council, with four representatives from each hi-rise building and one from each townhouse cluster, allowing the Council to concern itself with non-fiduciary matters? It would certainly broaden participatory democracy in the governance of our community. It would, I believe, not only improve the delivery of services, enhance the quality of life, but reinforce co-ownership in practice. Go Figure This year’s Election Committee Report submitted by Chairperson Claudia Sampson on June 21, 2017 declaring five winners was unanimously approved by the Board. Voting in the affirmative was Director Johnson, one of the declared five winners. However, although he did not choose to abstain nor vote against approval of the report, he keeps challenging the results of the elections. Why accept the Committee’s Report, take a seat on the Board and continue to bash the results? Go figure. A Broken Record Since elected to the Board 6 years ago, Director Johnson keeps repeating the same refrain in his viewpoints, “instead of issuing increases to our shareholders we should have forced management to make at least a 15% cut to those (27) departments.” (CC Times, 7/15/17). When he raised these demands verbally of our previous management, MSRI, and later to acting General Managers Noel Ellison and Peter Merola, and now with Douglas Elliman, their answers were the same, “Any such cuts will severally undermine the delivery of services and the quality of life for our cooperators.” However, they invited him to identify where such cuts should be made. He has yet to submit any specific proposals. I challenged him at a Board meeting to submit a resolution, with back-up documentation, to make budget cuts. Note all corporate business decisions are conducted by resolutions that are presented for review, deliberation and action, not by a director’s thoughtless words in a viewpoint. Needless to say, Director Johnson has yet to introduce any such resolution for the Board’s consideration.

National Council Of Negro Women NCNW Entrepreneurship Information Series – NCNW will be sponsoring a webinar on Thursday, July 27 at 7 p.m. that is open to members and friends. This entrepreneurship series is held every fourth Thursday of every month. You can register for this webinar “Managing Your Business,” which will be facilitated by Bonnie Wallace, vice president and channel manager for Wells Fargo’s Hands on Banking program. Every successful business needs good management. Establishing a budget, controlling costs, measuring results and understanding financial statements are all part of the deal. This webinar is designed to make sure you have the information and tools to grow and profit from your business. If you are an entrepreneur in fact or in spirit and think this webinar will be helpful to you, register now by clicking on https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/2716296581398085378 Not on My Watch – Combatting Domestic Violence and Human Trafficking – Our president, Lori Melton, has been representing our section and attending training classes for this very important effort in our community. She graduated on June 25 in a ceremony held at the new Covenant Temple on Amsterdam Avenue. She will be sharing more information with us over the summer and in 2017-18, we in NCNW can spread awareness and share resources. Eleanor Donnley has worked in the past with our president and they hope that more members will become involved. Health Fair – Save the date, Saturday, September 23, for our annual Health Fair. The fair will take place in room 4, Dreiser Community Center from 1 – 4 p.m. We are looking forward to once again bringing to our community health information, health testing and healthy snacks. The Mammography ScanVan will be outside the center from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. performing free mammograms. Dr. Viren Patel from Dreiser Physical Therapy will been giving workshops during the afternoon. —Joyce Howard

Cheap Shots Boards depend on professional independent consultants for advice on specialized, technical matters dealing with projects, whether they are worth a few thousands or millions of dollars. Consultants not only advise the Board, but prepare designs and specifications that are made a part of a contract and are then responsible to supervise the contracted work. In addition, they must carry liability insurance for that work. Consultants’ fees may not be inexpensive, but are within parameters of scope of work. For example, the proposed replacement of 160 defective elevator motors is projected to cost over $40 million. The elevator consultant’s fee is approximately 2½% of the projected cost of the project – well within industry standard. The consultant will be answerable to Riverbay, not to the installer, with authority, responsibility and liability for the entire 4-5 year project. He will oversee and ensure that the elevator installation contractor(s) comply with all specifications, code regulations and perform the work in a timely and safe manner. In a viewpoint, Director Johnson stated (7/15/17), “Currently, we have an elevator consultant that’s going to get $1 million to work with our new elevators,” implying that fee is too high and declared it will “take more and more food off their (cooperators) table.” Really? ($1 Million spent over 4-5 years when our total budgetary expenditures over that same period will be close to a billion dollars? Is it excessive or wasteful to ensure safe elevators?) He does not explain how he determined the consultant fee being too high or suggest what it should be, or whether replacing 160 faulty elevators can be expedited without a consultant. It is easy to be a sideline critic if one is off the Board, but it is another matter for Board directors to inflame matters rather than help solve problems.

Co-op City Times / July 22, 2017

Community Prayer And Candlelight Vigil For Fallen Officer The 45th Precinct Community Council held a vigil in memory of the late Detective First Grade Miosotis Familia on Friday, July 14 in front of the 45th Precinct. There was an outpouring of support from local community residents, as well as law enforcement, firefighters and EMS workers. Several Co-op City shareholders participated in the program, including Board Director Deborah Jenkins, who gave the opening prayer and Bishops Nancy and Angel Rosario Bob Bieder, 45th Precinct Community Council who spoke about the importance of president, tries to comfort daughter of Officer peace, life and unity for all, no mat- Familia, Genesis Villella, during a difficult ter what religion you practice. moment as she spoke, with her sister and Director Sonia Feliciano, who is brother, Delilah and Peter Vega, by her side. also secretary of the precinct council, read a poem. Riverbay’s Special Projects Director Joe Boiko, vice president of the council, presented a Community Service Award to the children of Officer Familia, naming the fallen officer an Honorary member of the 45th Precinct. Several Co-op City Public Safety officers also attended the vigil. Officer Miosotis Familia of the 46th Precinct lost her life in the line of duty on July 5. She was the mother of three children, Genesis, 20; and twins, Peter and Delilah, 12. In her heartbreaking remarks at the July 14th vigil, Genesis said: “I just want to thank everyone here for coming to commemorate my mother’s life, and to honor her for the time she served in the NYPD. As you all know, my mother is a hard worker, she was and still is and now I am going to speak about her in the present tense, Peter Vega accepts a plaque making detec- not in the past, not in the past because tive first grade Familia an honorary member my mother is still here. Her physical of the 45th Precinct from Joe Boiko (c), vice body may be somewhere else and yet president of the 45th Precinct Community Council and Riverbay’s director of Special I can’t hug her anymore or kiss her or touch her or listen to her funny jokes, Projects.

but now she can be with me anywhere. She can be with me and Peter and Delilah anywhere now. Now she’s no longer confined to one space and I feel my mom. And it’s really strong and I know, I’m sure, I’m one hundred percent sure she’s looking down here on us right now because she’s our new guardian angel. I just want to thank you all, everyone in the force, FDNY, EMT, NYPD especially, all of you for being here to show support for my mom...” Peter imparted words of wisdom The children and extended family of the late when he told the gathering to be detective first grade Miosotis Familia. appreciative of each other. “I want you all to appreciate each other for what you guys do because when you lose somebody, you are going to miss them, really appreciate them for what they do in your life…,” he said. There were also remarks from Officer Familia’s sister on behalf of the entire family, as well as from Captain Carlos Ghonz, captain of the 45th Precinct, who worked with Detective First Grade Familia at the 46th Precinct before he transferred to the 45th earlier this year. In his remarks, he told Officer Familia’s family that they are now members of the 45th Precinct and NYPD family; that the police are now a part of their lives going forward. He told the children the NYPD will be there to celebrate birthdays, graduations, weddings, etc. with them. At the conclusion of the vigil, community members lit candles and placed carnations Police Officer Matoshi adds his under a wreath with the late Detective First flower to the many placed by the Grade Miosotis Familia’s name. As the mournmemorial wreath. ers filed towards the wreath to place their carnations, a bagpiper played the “Star Spangled Banner,” followed by “God Bless America,” which the Familia family joined in singing out loud. Photos by Silvio Pacifico/Bronx Times Reporter

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Co-op City Times / July 22, 2017

Director’s Viewpoint

Jerome L. Rice Assistant Treasurer Apparently, the City News has been running a lot of the old news stories since the removal of Mike Horowitz. Some of the old news indicates old incidents of the past, for example, a cooperator recently read that we're being plagued by a lot of burglaries, muggings and elevator robberies. I assure you that the CO-OP City community is currently safe and crime is down. Don’t be misled by City News. I will work closely with Chief Frank Apollo and his hard working officers to keep crime down in our community. I am looking for volunteers with some law enforcement experience to work with me on the Security Committee. If you are interested, please contact me directly at jrice@riverbayboard.com. Security I want to thank President Linda Berk for recently appointing me as chair of Security. I plan to use my extensive experience in law enforcement to enhance security for the betterment of the community. I also want to thank Director Junius Williams for his outstanding performance while serving as chair. While I don’t want CO-OP City to become a “policed community,” I do want it to remain a safe and comfortable living community. I call on all cooperators to know what your child is doing, whom they are hanging with and where they are at all times because Public Safety’s role is to provide a safe living environment, NOT raise your children.

Old News, No News Remember who stands in between SECURITY. If you see something, say something. Rest-In-Peace I want to thank the entire community for showing their love to slain NYPD Officer Familia; may her family find some comfort for their unexpected loss. Let us also remember Delores Rankin who was a tireless icon in the community. Her passion and dedication to service will be greatly missed. Zero Tolerance Our Zero Tolerance Policy will be enforced on any pet owner who refuses to adhere to the policies already in place. Please adhere to the following: • Please keep your service dog on a leash at all times, equipped with the appropriate tags. • Please clean up immediately after your service dog. Laundry Room Etiquette It appears that we still have fixable issues in our laundry room. Here are just some of the concerns from our cooperators: • Children are riding inside the same carts cooperators have to put their clean clothes in. • Cooperators are leaving their clothes unattended for an unreasonable time and becoming upset if anyone removes their clothes. • Cooperators are taking the carts out the laundry room and leaving it on their floor. • Cooperators are inviting outside guests to use the machines. • Some cooperators are using a majority of both washers and dryers. • People are loitering and are not using the machines.

All the issues listed above are fixable issues. If this is you, we ask that you please be considerate of your fellow cooperators. Summer Time Summer heat is here; let’s conserve energy by not having all our lights on all the time. Also check up on our seniors, ensuring that they are ok and are drinking plenty of fluids to keep them hydrated. What are you mad about? After looking at my lobby’s two bulletin boards, I see that we have a lot of upcoming activities to keep both the young and old entertained throughout the summer. Take advantage of Tunes on Tuesday or the water slides. Unlike other communities, we got it going on. Don’t spend too much time focusing on the bad versus the good. We are still the best deal in town. Less people are moving out, while so many are trying to come in. Remember, “the only time you appreciate something is when you don’t have it.”

NYPD’s Enforcement of Angle Parking Regulations The NYPD strictly enforces parking regulations pertaining to angle parking spaces. Shareholders should be aware that vehicles in angle parking spaces on streets such as Asch Loop, Einstein Loop and Hutchinson River Parkway East, must be parked within the marked lines or they will be summonsed.

Co-op City Times / July 22, 2017

Director’s Viewpoint

Francine Reva Jones Assistant Secretary There are several ways that the Riverbay Board handles resolutions. Generally, a resolution is either voted on, tabled or withdrawn. After the resolution gets a maker and supporter, it is accepted as a First Reading. At that time, Board directors may ask any questions of Management and receive all the information needed in order to be prepared to discuss and vote for or against the resolution at the Second Reading. This process takes at least two weeks, unless it is an Emergency Resolution. At the Second Reading, a resolution is discussed and either voted on, tabled or withdrawn. When a majority of the 15-member Board votes “Yes,” the resolution is passed and the new policy or directive is incorporated into the Riverbay Corporation rules. Or, when a resolution fails to receive a majority vote, it is rejected. Any Board director may Table a resolution if they believe that it should be postponed or suspended for further consideration of a pending action at a later time. There are several reasons that a resolution might be withdrawn and many times it is due to a lack of support before a vote takes place. Resolution #17-37 – Voting The “Resolved” portion of Resolution #17-37 was revised as follows: RESOLVED, that Management shall develop a comprehensive Voter Turnout Plan, that includes (i) discussing annual Board voting at the New Cooperators’ Orientation; (ii) including annual Board voting in the New Cooperators’ Orientation Pamphlet (or other written document); (iii) encouraging new shareholders to attend at least one Open Board meeting, one Town Hall meeting and one Election Forum during their first year of residence; and (iv) notifying shareholders that have not attended the New Cooperators’ Orientation that they are required to attend and confirming that they attend; and be it further RESOLVED, that Management shall create a video or other recording, in order to standardize the presentation and also to save funds; and be it further RESOLVED, that Management shall mention Board voting throughout the year at social events and other events where cooperators’ gather; and be it further

Board Resolutions – Part 3 RESOLVED, that Management shall mention Board voting throughout the year in the Co-op City Times and on social media as often as possible; and be it further… My revisions included incorporating voting education for all shareholders. I thought that when a shareholder accepted a Co-op City unit in our development, they must also take the responsibility of voting in an annual election for Board directors to represent them. It has nothing to do with religion. Since the shareholders have expressed that more education was needed, the revised resolution provides this. But, finally, Res. #17-37 was Tabled because some Board directors stated that it needed more discussion. Additional comments on the resolution were that the Board needed to change the culture in Co-op City so that cooperators would be more involved. My view on this comment is that the present administration is doing just that. But, changing the culture entirely could take many years with no guarantee it would work. We need a quorum vote in the 2018 Board elections, as opposed to some time in the distant future. One director also asked, who is going to monitor these changes. As the resolution reads, it would be a Management Plan. However, there are no shareholders of record under 18 years of age. We are all grown and, supposedly, responsible adults. We know that we should vote. Why do we need Management monitoring us like children? Those who don’t vote ought to be ashamed of themselves and, some feel, ought to be financially penalized. Although I eliminated penalties from the resolution, there are some cooperators who believe that penalties would work. They proposed a $100 penalty for shareholders who refuse to vote because the corporation must pay for voting extensions. My major concern is to establish if educating the community would suffice. Another position taken was that Management should not be involved with our elections. My response is that Management is already involved. Management, through our Legal Department, creates and posts flyers to promote the elections, they make announcements, they have the forums broadcast on our Cablevision channel, etc. I believe that what this statement might refer to is when, it is alleged, our former man-

agement company pumped thousands of dollars into the election campaign of certain candidates and circulated videos and statements praising themselves. There might come a time when Co-op City could revert to a community of corruption again, with State Attorney General investigations and Board members serving prison time. Or, being taken over completely. Our current Board supports transparency and I trust that Co-op City will never again have managers or Board members taking part in such devious activities. Think about it, if you are not involved and you don’t vote, it is possible that this type of Board and management company could return. Please WAKE UP! Resolution #17-37 will be on the Board agenda again in the near future. Until that time, I will continue to dialogue with my Board colleagues to convince them to vote Yes and pass this resolution so that these policies can be put in place for a quorum to happen next year. I will continue struggling to make my community strong. Please join me. Keep your eyes on the prize. The prize is your community. Board Committees and Chairpersons Buildings and Grounds: Sonia Feliciano; Construction/Power Plant/Restoration: Bernard Cylich; Commercial Leasing & Residential Sales: Francine Jones; Cooperator Appeals: Junius Williams; Disabilities and Accommodations: Andrea Leslie; Information Technology: Leah Richardson; Legislative: Rod Saunders; Parking: Evelyn Turner; 2018 Board Election: Claudia Sampson; Security: Jerome Rice. Please contact the Riverbay Board Office, 347913-4225, if you are interested in serving on a committee. The Section 4 Partnership Please save the date and plan to attend the Ice Cream Social sponsored by the Section 4 Partnership: Saturday, August 12th, 2 p.m. If you live in Section 4, please attend the Friday gatherings, 7:30 p.m., Building 21 association room, 120 Bellamy Loop. Contact: 718-671-5957.

Co-op City Times / July 22, 2017

Retirees Of Dreiser Loop FYI: Our room #19 will be open during the summer. All are welcome to join us from 12:30 p.m. – 6 p.m. for games of your choice on Mon., Tues., Thurs. or Fri. (Tonk, Bridge, Rummy Que & Pokeno). Or, just stop by to watch television and socialize with friends in an air conditioned room. Travel Events: (*price includes transportation via Coach bus, located at Dreiser Loop in front of H&R Block) • Sept. 9-16, (8 days/7 nights), Canada & New England Cruise on the beautiful Carnival “Sunshine.” NYC departure/return. Cabin/Category prices from $929 to $1399 which includes your cabin, meals, port charges and taxes. FINAL PAYMENT due now. Travel insurance (additional cost) encouraged. Contact: Serita G., 564-5722. • Oct. 5-7 (Thurs.-Sat.) “National Museum of African American History & Culture, Washington, DC.” Price: double $385 pp; single $440. SOLD OUT/ WAIT LIST. NO REFUNDS. Includes: First day - lunch at Phillips (Baltimore Inner Harbor); two Continental breakfasts; dinner at Golden Coral; Maryland Live Casino and shopping at Arundel Mill Outlets on 10/7. Contact: Serita G., 347-564-5722 /Barbara W., 718-320-0500. Theatre Committee: (*price incl-udes van transportation from Dreiser Loop opposite the rehab center): • Sept. 21st (Thurs.). St. Paul Community Baptist Church, Brooklyn, NY. The MAAFA Suite is a stage presentation that takes us on a healing journey commemorating the “Great Disaster” that was slavery, aka African Holocaust. Price $50. Performance: 7 p.m. - 11 p.m. Traveling by Lorant bus. Meet/depart: 5:15/5:30 p.m. SW 12 Sharp! Contacts: JoAnn H., 718-710-9082/Sandra H., 646-319-4303. • Sept. 28th (Thurs.). Cabaret LULU presents “UPTOWN JAM.” For fun, fine dining & great entertainment, there's nothing better than to Celebrate Life with Cabaret Lulu, Harlem, NY. Price: $58. Contact: Eleanor Barlow, 917-952-0861. Remember – Your DEPOSIT, along with your name and telephone number, is required to reserve your trip or theatre seat. ONLY a check or money order, payable to RETIREES OF DREISER LOOP, will be accepted. Committee members will be available in Dreiser clubroom #19 (718-379-0377) on Mondays and/or Thursdays, 2:30-5:00 p.m. Good And Welfare: To those of you still under the weather, know that you are thought of warmly and wished brighter days. Call Josephine Flowers, 718320-0539, regarding illnesses and bereavements. If interested in joining us during our next September/October SPA DAY (dates to be determined), call 718-379-4784 (Claudette D) or 718-671-8449 (Hattie L) and leave your name and phone number. —Claudette Davis

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BY ANATOLIY BUDNITSKIY

WAR FOR THE PLANET OF THE APES is a masterpiece. Such a deep, thoughtful and thoroughly emotional investing journey of a film. Matt Reeves, without a doubt, created a smart, unique and incredible blockbuster. See, it is possible to have a summer blockbuster with such rich and poetic scenes. Having said that, it really was a beautiful film. It was so vivid and gorgeous. The cinematography was other levels. Haven’t been this emotionally into a character since LOGAN. Caesar is definitely one of the best characters ever written in film. He had such an incredible journey from baby ape to what he has become in WAR FOR THE PLANET OF THE APES, a hero and strong willed. Maurice too, is an amazing character. A truly great friend and ‘brother.’ Now, to the man behind Caesar. Andy Serkis is simply extraordinary. This is acting at its finest. I don’t care if it is motion capture because you simply cannot do what he does with such fluidity. I felt every tear, sadness, anger, etc. from him. Maybe it is the CGI being on another level, but you cannot fault at how incredible Serkis is in this motion capture acting. Without a doubt, he deserves at least consideration for an Oscar. Woody Harrelson was also damn good as the cold-hearted Colonel. I really love Woody as a villain. He truly excels as one. The action set pieces were also extremely impressive. The beginning 20 minutes were very intense and gripping. The weapon fire exchange between apes vs. soldiers was mind-blowing and done as one impressive tracking shot. Matt Reeves was master in this. So damn good. He had such amazing and genius homages, whether it was to APOCALYPSE NOW or PLATOON. Michael Giacchino also delivered such a beautiful score. Matched to the film so well and had such a big impact to the film’s dramatic scenes. WAR FOR THE PLANET OF THE APES is a film to behold. It completed a trilogy that will rank as one of the greatest. Every film in the series got better and better. My brother mentioned that the little girl in the film (who was incredible) plays an important role to the Planet of the Apes mythology, so I am pretty sure there are more on the way. Not surprised but won’t be upset either if they don’t do them. “Rise/Dawn/ War For the Planet of the Apes” were magnificent films. WAR FOR THE PLANET OF THE APES will be remembered for years to come because of the fluidity in the story that was accomplished. It really was astounding. This gets the highest honors in whatever grading anyone thinks of. War for the Planet of the Apes, 2017, Rated PG-13, 140 Minutes Matt Reeves – Director Mark Bomback and Matt Reeves – Writers Michael Seresin – Cinematographer Andy Serkis – Caesar Woody Harrelson – The Colonel Steve Zahn – Bad Ape Karin Konoval – Maurice

Building 31 A/B Association How fortunate are we to have been favored for a successful past year. Accomplishing our goals and hopefully teaching our children about volunteering and the rewards in doing that. We are ready for our vacation and wishing all a joy filled July and August returning in September. We are humbled by what has happened for our association. Continuing entertainment during the summer will be the Knitting & Crochet group, Joyce Hedgepeth, coordinator; Game Night, Robert Hedgepeth, coordinator, with Lucille Jones and Sharon Clarke assisting. We look forward to 2017-2018 and everyone’s continued support. Thanking our Scholarship Committee again: Sharon Clarke, Sharon Julius, Auvril Anderson, Robert Hedgepeth, Marilyn McDaniel, chairperson. Would you like to see other positive activities in our building? Call the association so we can discuss your idea. Watch for the Section 5 FUN DAY advertised so you can join in. IF U C SOMETHING, SAY SOMETHING. —Marilyn McDaniel

Co-op City Times / July 22, 2017

Splash Day on the Greenway

Summer Fun on the Section 1 Greenwayâ&#x20AC;ŚChildren enjoyed climbing, sliding and splashing on the water slides on the Section 1 greenway this Thursday when temperatures reached the mid-nineties. In addition to the slides, there was also a choo-choo train to take the children on a ride along the bike path. This Splash Day event is part of the Riverbay Community Relations Departmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s summer programming sponsored by the Riverbay Fund. This week Thursday, July 27 and next Thursday, August 3, Splash Day moves to the Section 5 Greenway. All Splash Day activities are from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Photos by Leandra Alexander-Peters

Co-op City Times / July 22, 2017

Co-op City Sports

Velocity Track Club New York

Velocity Track Club New York’s blessings continue at the Jersey City Panthers Youth and Open Track And Field Invitation, Sunday, July 16th, at Lincoln Park in Jersey City, NJ. This was our last meet before heading to Rynearson Stadium in Ypsilanti, MI for the 2017 AAU National Junior Olympics at Eastern Michigan University on July 28th – August 5th. The Jersey City Panther’s meet had all the events that we needed to keep us sharp for the Junior Olympics. Lovely medals were given to the top three finishers and ribbons for 4th, 5th & 6th Places. Velocity TC athletes won 39 medals (19 Gold, 13 Silver & 7 Bronze) and a bunch of ribbons. The following athletes who medaled were: In the 8 & under girls division: Shyenne Blake won Gold in the long jump, 200 & 400 meters races. Jenelle Bryan won Bronze medals in 200 & 400 meters race. Hannah Deflorimonte won gold in the 100 meters & silver in the 200 meters race. In the 9 & 10 age division (girls): Kimaris Hickman won Gold in 400 meters & silver in the 100 & 200 meters race. Eternity Piper won a bronze medal in the 400 meters race. Dakota Hickman won Gold medals in the high jump, 100 & 200 meters races. Saniah Caldwell won a bronze medal in the turbo javelin. In the boys 9 & 10 division: Pierce Parker won silver

VTC coaches at the New Jersey Meet!

Building 27 Association Greetings, neighbor. Summer is here. Make sure to keep cool and drink plenty of water. Enjoy and stay safe. Are you enjoying our beautiful flowers, trees and landscape of nature? Thank our gardeners who do a splendid job of tending to our grounds. Building 27 Association…Will be on summer break and will see you in September. Any apartment issues, contact (CSO) your Cooperator Services Office. Always get the name, date and time you spoke to someone concerning any problems. Also, the building association contact phone number is posted on your bulletin board. The Fundraising Committee…would like for our neighbors to join us on a delightful bus outing to the MOHEGAN SUN CASINO in Connecticut on Friday, October 20. Price: $40, $10 slot rebate and $15 meal voucher or free buffet. NO REFUNDS. Please bring your government ID or driver’s license. Bus will leave at 9 a.m. SHARP from the Einstein Loop Community Center. NOTE: Payments will be accepted on August 16 from 4 to 6 p.m. in the building lobby of 27C. Checks or money orders may be mailed to Ms. Lillian Sumpter, 140 Erdman Pl. Apt. 6D, Bronx, NY 10475. If any questions, please contact Margie at 718-379-4629 or Sharon at 718-6711905 (from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.). Happy birthday to all celebrating this month. We extend our sympathy and condolences to those who have lost a loved one. Please share with the Sunshine Committee, Ms. Lydia Rondon, by calling her at (718) 583-3040. If a neighbor in our building is ill, homebound, celebrating birthdays or experiencing bereavement, Ms. Rondon will respond on behalf of the association. Please keep our Board and community in prayer. We wish the new directors and the Board well as they continue to move forward to protect the interests of the people and their homes. Pray also for leaders in the world and for peace and stability. —H. Overman

medal in the 1500 meters race. In the 11 & 12 age division (Girls) Jada Clarke won a Gold medal in the high jump & silver in the 80 meter hurdles & long jump. Adonijah Washington won silver in the 1500 meter race & turbo javelin. Tiarra Jackson won Gold in the 1500 meter race walk & silver in the high jump. Aysya Brown won Gold in the 800m, 1500m & 3000m races. In the 11 & 12 Boys division, Julian Caldwell won a Gold medal in the high jump. Matthiaus Love-Anderson won G old in the turbo javelin and bronze in the 200 meters & shot put. Dontae Lindo won Gold in the 800m, silver in 1500 & 3000 meters race. In the girls 13 & 14 age division: Treynece Davis won Gold in the shot put. In the girls 15 & 16 age division: Nariah Mathis won a bronze medal in the 100 meters, Jaelah Eargle won Gold in the long jump and Giovanna Tolbert won a silver medal in the 800 meters. Then, in the Boys’ 5 & 6 age division, Bryce Hickman won a silver medal in the 300 meter race. If you have a child interested in Track & Field, attend our orientation on Wednesday, August 16th, 7:00 p.m., room 28, Bartow Center, at 7 p.m. Velocity Track Club New York is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit. Support your youth, so they can continue to do great things! For information, visit our website, Velocitytrack.org or contact Coach Winston Dinkins at 914-441-6196 or by email at watclt@aol.com. —Winston Dinkins

Co-op City Times / July 22, 2017

Please See if You Can Get SCRIE or DRIE

Director’s Viewpoint

SCRIE Application.' You can also get an application by going to Riverbay's offices or JASA's offices at Bartow. According to JASA's Project Director Merianne Fabian, "Staff members from LiveOn NY will be at JASA Co-op City on August 11, 18, and 25 to help We are scheduled to get a 1.9 percent carrying community members." The hours, according to the charge increase and a 5 percent garage increase on Co-op City Times, will be from "10 a.m. - 3 p.m., on August 1, 2017. Then, we're guaranteed to get a first come, first serve basis." another 1.9 percent carrying charge increase on You should have the following information availAugust 1, 2018. However, there are two programs able for your application: 1. Proof of age and 2. proof that can possibly help some of our shareholders with of total household income for 2016. these increases. HPD will have a free workshop for the SCRIE SCRIE - Pronounced SCREE program at Dreiser, Auditorium A, on Saturday, The Senior Citizens Rent Increase Exemption August 5, 2017, from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. So, please make (SCRIE) program is for seniors, aged 62 and over. sure that you go to this workshop. The purpose of the SCRIE program is to freeze your Disability Rent Increase Exemption (DRIE) rent or carrying charges from being increased. For Program - Pronounced DREE Co-op City, the SCRIE program is administered by The DRIE program is administered by the NYC the NYC Housing Preservation and Development Department of Finance. However, there are a lot of (HPD) agency. specific guidelines for the DRIE program. So, I Here are the exact guidelines from HPD's applica- would like to encourage you to please go online to tion for acceptance into the SCRIE program. On the get more information on this DRIE program. first day of the carrying charge increase: 1. You (or However, here is a brief overview of the DRIE your spouse) lived in the apartment; 2. You (or your program from the Department of Finance's website: spouse) were the head of the household; 3. You (or 1. Be at least 18 years old; 2. Be named on the lease your spouse) were 62 years or older; 4. The total or the rent order or have been granted succession household income did not exceed $50,000; 5. Your rights; 3. Have a combined household income that is annual basic rent/carrying charge was more than or $50,000 or less; 4. Spend more than one-third (1/3) equal to one third (1/3) of your total annual house- of your monthly household income on rent (carrying hold income. Any portion of your rent/carrying charges); 5. You must have been awarded one of charges that is for utility costs or other fees or the following: 1. SSI; 2. SSDI; 3. U.S. Department of charges, are not considered part of your base/rent car- Veterans Affairs disability pension or compensation; rying charge. (Riverbay includes utility costs into the or 4. Disability-related Medicaid if the applicant has carrying charges. HPD has their own formula for received either SSI or SSDI in the past. determining utility charges per room.); and 6. You are Here is how you can get a copy of the DRIE applinot on any other rent/carrying charge assisted pro- cation: 1. Call 3-1-1; 2. Go online and type in: DRIE; gram (e.g. Section 8, SCHE, DRIE, RAP.) 3. Go to Riverbay's offices or JASA's offices in Bartow. Get an Application and Get Free Assistance Voting Resolution 17-37 Shut Down You can easily find and print the online HPD Resolution 17-37 was shut down during a board SCRIE application by simply typing in: HPD SCRIE. meeting on July 12, 2017. This resolution, proposed The agency name on the top of the form must say: by Francine Reva Jones and Claudia Sampson, 'NYC Department of Housing Preservation & Devel- would have required that new shareholders "sign a opment Senior Citizens Rent Increase Exemption statement that they will make their best effort to

Daryl Johnson

Building 21 Association Honorable mentions… Greetings and salutations to all. We have a many great people that make up our community. They appear in various dimensions. Some are shareholders, others are workers ranging from directors, electricians, to maintenance engineers and porters, etc. Overall, we have a good lot of vested employees. Some of them get recognized for special service, but some who warrant this kind of recognition do not. They go about doing their work day in and day out and never expect any more than the paycheck they work hard for. To those hard workers, we see you, and appreciate you. This is to recognize two such employees in Building 21 who went above and beyond for us a while back, and we think they deserve “honorable mentions.” They are Vernon Canty and Russell Johnson of the Riverbay Maintenance Department. Thanks, gentlemen, for showing that you care about not just doing adequate work, but that you care about doing good work for us here in the community of Co-op City. Kudos again to Vernon and Russell. The flip side of that coin is the worker who does just enough to “get by.” The worker who comes to work and at a certain time of day cannot be found if needed. The employee that doesn’t realize that the shareholders are the real bosses here. To those employees, please be informed that we see you too. These are the kinds of talking points we discuss in gatherings like the Building and Grounds Committee, the Security Committee and in Think Tank. THINK TANK at Building 21 needs your input. The best way to have a better CO-OP City is to be informed. Take advantage of the infrastructure that protects and guides us. Do you know how that infrastructure works??? Come and get the knowledge. THINK TANK at Building 21 is in session every Friday at 8:30 p.m. in the “Gathering Room” in the rear of Building 21B (120 Bellamy Loop). THINK TANK is where we develop each other’s ideas for the progression of the CO-OP City community. Want to change your life, your community, and the lives of others, for the better? You do not have to be a resident of Building 21 to be a member of the Building 21 Association. The Building 21 Association is available to any shareholder of Co-op City. Questions regarding the Building 21 Association? 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 (during the fiscal year), in “The Gathering Room” in the rear of 21B at 7 p.m. FYI, all monies collected (i.e., annual dues, etc.) are turned in to our treasurer and installed in the association’s bank account. This is your community...What are you doing to help make it better??? Join us at Building 21 (120 Bellamy Loop) in “The Gathering Room.” Each one of us, multiplied by all of us, equals A FORCE FOR GOOD. See you around the neighborhood! —Michelle Marbury

vote." Then, shareholders that didn't "vote in two consecutive elections" would have their parking license agreement and their storage license agreement revoked for six months. Therefore, our garages and storage units can only be used by people that voted for board candidates. Then, the shareholders that cannot vote for religious, spiritual, and personal reasons cannot park in our garages and use our storage units. Now, would this resolution have created two classes of shareholders here? If yes, then, what action do you think that some of our shareholders and other religious and legal groups would have taken if our board had passed this resolution? Look, in my opinion, this resolution would have created a lot of trouble in this community. Plus, this resolution could have exposed Riverbay to a tremendous amount of litigation. Therefore, I'm glad that this resolution was shut down. Close Get out the vote? Let's work with our building associations and set up meetings with our residents. Let's find out what's on their minds. What are some things that might interest them? Do they like community events? Can we set up a few new things to engage all of our residents? Can we use our television channels and our newspaper as educational tools? We can get people to vote. But, let's try to use a better approach. Thank you. Questions or comments? Please send a letter to: Daryl Johnson, Riverbay Board Director, c/o Riverbay Corporation, 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475. Or, please send a message to me at darylhjohnson@optonline.net (There are absolutely no problems with this email address. So, please doublecheck the spelling of this address if your message bounces back to you.) Also, please call me at 718671-4544 if you don't receive a response from your message. You can also join me on Facebook by typing in: Daryl H. Johnson. Okay, that’s it for now. So, please have a wonderful week. And, may God bless you and your family. Thank you.

Co-op City Times / July 22, 2017

Building 10 Association

NAACP Co-op City Branch #2210

Happy Saturday, everyone. We're keeping it brief. This is a "Last Call" to those procrastinators who are still thinking about joining us on our bus ride to Atlantic City's Tropicana Casino next Saturday, July 29th. Bus will leave from 140 Debs Place at 8 a.m. sharp. The cost of the trip is $45 pp (non-refundable) with $15 bonus. Driver gratuity is included. We still have a couple of seats available so please call (718) 320-2366, (718) 671-5475 or (646) 334-3739 to secure your spot. Don't miss out on what could possibly be the luckiest and most lucrative day of your life. Birthday greetings to all the Cancers and Leos. Get well wishes and a speedy recovery to all who are ailing. Sincere condolences to everyone who has suffered the loss of a loved one. Please continue to enjoy life and count your blessings. While it could always be better, it could also be much worse. Have a great week. —Carol Campbell

National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, Inc. Mailing Address: P.O. Box 75-3111, Einstein Station, Bronx, NY 10475 President: Jerome L. Rice; Office telephone: (718) 320-3210 Address: 135 Einstein Loop Community Center, room 36, 2nd floor. Office hours: Monday – Wednesday - Friday, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Theme: STEADFAST AND IMMOVABLE Did you know? The Senate will take up the bill to repeal the affordable care act next week! The "Better Care Reconciliation Act" repeals the Affordable Care Act and does not adequately replace health coverage for most low and middleincome Americans, children, people with disabilities, seniors, people of color and others. Information about this issue is at the office. If you choose to oppose the Senate Health Care bill, the Better Care Reconciliation Act, call Senator Chuck Schumer at 212-486-4430 or Fax 202-288-2838, and Senator Kirsten Glllibrand at 212-688-6262 or Fax 202-228-0282 and Congressman Eliot Engel at 718-320-2314 or Fax 202-225-5513. This requires an URGENT ACTION. Voter registration is an ongoing community activity—Registration forms available in the office. Be prepared to VOTE! IF YOU DON'T VOTE DON'T COMPLAIN! Founded in 1909, the NAACP is the nation's oldest and largest nonpartisan civil rights organization. Its members throughout the United States and the world are the premier advocates for civil rights in their communities. Membership Campaign Is an ongoing activity It is the "Lifeblood of the Association." Your membership dollars help to lead the fight for freedom, justice and equality. The community at large is invited to join the Co-op City Branch #2210. Become a new member, renew, recruit, gift or sponsor an annual membership for self or another. Adult regular membership is $30 and Youth membership is $10. We have some exciting and challenging projects planned and we need your help. We look forward to working with you to go forward and meet the mandates of the NAACP. Your voice is needed NOW more than ever. Join the movement, join the NAACP CO-OP City Branch. Make check/or MO payable to NAACP Co-op City Branch and use the mailing address above. Save the Date: September 23 – 3rd Community Service Awards, 9 p.m.-2 a.m. The honorees are: Kevin Shaw, Posthumously, President's Award; Victoria Boddie, Youth Volunteer & NAAACP Youth Member; Robert Hedgepeth; Georgette More; Nancy Rodriguez and Jacqueline Williams. Come out and celebrate the honorees, your birthday, anniversary or any special occasion with us. For tickets and to reserve a table seating eight, call the office. Music by DJ SMOOTH KG. Donation $40 (Tickets purchased after September 13th $45). Food and Beverage of your choice is welcomed (BYOBB). Have a safe and healthy summer. See you in September. —Jerome L. Rice

Building 6 Association Foxwoods Resort – Remember, for those who purchased tickets to go on the Foxwoods trip on July 29, there will be three pick-up locations – Dreiser Loop in front of H&R Block, 9 a.m.; Asch Loop, on the side of the library at 9:15 a.m. and Einstein Loop in front of the shopping mall, 9:30 a.m. You will get $10 slot play and $10 food coupon that can be used at festival buffet. We will show two movies on the bus and have a 50/50 raffle, too. We will have morning snack served on the bus. We will have a snack coming home on the bus, plus there will be a great surprise on each of the buses going home. It’s going to be an awesome trip and a great time for all. People who live in Buildings 6, 7, 8 and Section 5 who are going with us will be on Bus 2 and will have three outstanding bus coordinators. People living in Buildings 1, 2 and 4 will be on Bus 1; you will have four good bus coordinators. Section One Family Fun Day – On Saturday, September 16, we are going to have our 2 Annual Section 1 Family Fun Day. We are looking for volunteers for this event. If you would like to volunteer this year, please let Jeffrey the Building 6 president know or please leave your name and number with Andy, our lobby attendant. Thank you in advance. This is it going to be a lot of fun. We will be giving out hot dogs and sodas and waters and have a lot of excellent entertainment, too. We are going to also have a great DJ for this event. This event is organized by building presidents and representatives of Buildings 1 thru 8. We hope our building vice president Joan Murrell is healing. Let’s all pray for her to get better. Let’s all pray for her husband, Len Murrell, who just had knee surgery to get stronger and to feel better, too. I also want to wish anyone in the building who is under the weather or is getting over surgery best wishes, too, and we pray you also get better. I want to wish a happy 92nd birthday to Marget McKinney. Please clean up after your dogs and keep this building looking good. Thanks a lot. —Jeffrey Schwartz

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Co-op City Times / July 22, 2017

Director’s Viewpoint

College Fair – “Return To The Sky”

Evelyn Turner Save the Date for Riverbay Fund/Co-op’s City’s 6th Annual College, Career & Resource Fair. When? Saturday, October 7, 2017. Where? Dreiser Loop, Auditorium. Who should attend? In the morning (9 a.m.–12 p.m.), Elementary Students, Grades 3rd, 4th 5th & 6th are invited. Junior High and High School Students are invited from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. This year, the theme is “options in Aviation/Aerospace arena. We will have available professionals from all segments of the Aviation and Aerospace industry. A goal will be early exposure to students who wish to pursue their vision of flight. Career and other resources will also be available. We are in need of additional volunteers and any resources you can share in the field of Aviation/Aerospace. Exciting and informational workshops on finding FREE Money for College will again be available. We are following up on a progress report from the first Elementary Students who won raffles in 2012 to start a 529 College Saving account. We will be asking cooperators to again make donations of $25 or more to assist an Elementary Student add to or start a college saving account. COLLEGES, UNIVERSITIES, UNIONS, AUTHORS, and ENTREPRENEURS are invited to call and reserve a FREE SPACE, for Saturday, October 7 – (718-320-8088). Saving For College-Net Price Calculator The rule of thumb in saving for college is to multiply your child’s age by $2,000 to get the estimate of what you should have saved by now. Example, if your child or grandchild is 3 years old, multiply 3 x 2,000 = $6,000, etc. Do the math for your child to make sure your saving is up to par. The Net Price Calculator is what parents and students can expect to pay after receiving grants and

scholarships. The Net Price Calculator is available on college and university websites and allows one to see what prospective students like them paid to attend the institution in the previous year after taking grants and scholarships into account. Volunteer Opportunities With This Director ¶ College, Career & Resource Fair (Lead Organizer) ¶ Community Relations Committee (Chairman) ¶ Garage/Parking Committee (Chairman) Call and leave contact information at 347-9134225 or email: eturner@riverbayboard.com. Be a part of helping “your” community bring people together and working together to improve and make changes that will have a lasting impact. The Land Fight Is Not Over On May 24, 2017, eight Board members voted in favor of Resolution #17-33 to approve the president, Linda Berk, signing a Memorandum of Donation between Riverbay Corporation and the City of New York dated May 25, 2017 authorizing negotiations for the donation of a 2.28 acre parcel of Riverbay land, paid for by shareholders, to be developed by the City of New York as a PUBLIC WATERFRONT PARK. The Mayor has posted on his official website as if the deal has been sealed. The new Community Board Chair Sullivan is now focused on “the proposed Waterfront Park!” Directors Junius Williams, Evelyn M. Turner and Leslie Peterson asked the entire Board – Resolution #17-39, that any plans to sell or give away land should be voted on by cooperators of Co-op City and not the Board of Directors. Also, our argument is that the Riverbay Corporation should continue to maintain ownership of this parcel of land for future use and development by Riverbay Corporation. Defeated! A History lesson was provided by a Board member suggesting that Riverbay Corporation has DONATED land in the past to the Board of Education, Fire Department, etc. It was also stated at the meeting that the Board has authority to make such decisions with-

Rivers Run Community Garden We need all hands on deck to help us build rainwater catchment systems. Citizens Committee has awarded Rivers Run funding, along with an instructor, for this task. We need all the help we can get. Bring a neighbor, friend – anyone willing to learn and swing a hammer. Please tell your friends and family about this amazing place where we not only grow fruits and vegetables, but we grow knowledge and friendships. Rivers Run Community Garden is a movement towards improved mental and physical health. We provide all types of workshops including nutrition, meditation, edible and medicinal wilds identification, planting, building and crafting. We are the outdoor classroom for the local schools, daycares, as well as residents and neighbors. We are a place of beauty and peace. Visit. Stay. Experience us. Important dates (All are welcome) • Saturday, July 22nd – Membership meeting • Thursday, Aug. 10th – Rainwater Harvesting and Building Workshop Rivers Run is open: • Tuesdays, 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. (or until dusk) • Wednesdays & Fridays, 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. • Saturdays & Sundays, 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Membership requirements: $20 per year fee and 20 hours of work. There is a waiting list for beds. Members who are actively fulfilling the 20 hours of volunteer work requirement are moved up on the waiting list. Volunteers are welcome. To schedule your volunteer hours for July, please email jam239@ aol.com and rivers_run@ yahoo.com. If you’d like to reach out to us, please email us at Rivers_run@yahoo. com or call Denise Shelley at 917-232-2982 or me at 718-671-3801. —Gail Sharbaan

out input from cooperators. Additionally, the Board president had the development of a Waterfront Park as a budget item. However, the increase in carrying charge would have been astronomical. Therefore, the line item and “estimated cost” was eliminated from the budget. Cooperators are getting an increase for the next two years and possibly three consecutive years following. Board President Linda Berk already signed a nonbinding Memorandum to DONATE Prime Real Estate belonging to “legal” cooperators. Who will maintain this Public Park? Why can’t the City use our tax dollars to pay for the Park development? Who will provide Security? By the way, we have crime and illegal guns in Co-op City. There was a recent “shooting in Section 5.” Will an increase in carrying charge be required in year three of the five year budget to maintain a proposed Public Park for all to enjoy? Why is the president waiting until September to meet with cooperators? In my opinion, those who have no pride in land or a “Deed” that belongs to them could care less about “Donating/Giving/Swapping” prime real estate to powerful people who don’t live in Co-op City? This is YOUR LAND and this is YOUR HOME/ MY HOME. To have eight individuals decide to use your precious real estate as a bargaining tool is, in my opinion, worth an ongoing fight. History is important and it was once said that “you have no rights that others need to respect.” Again, the fight is not over and those who value PRIVATE land ownership should email this director at: eturner@riverbayboard.com or write your unyielding land advocate at: Evelyn M. Turner, LCSW – Board Director, 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475. Additionally, you may want to continue sharing your opinion with elected officials that YOU voted into office to be a voice for you.

Co-op City Times / July 22, 2017

African-American Association The Soul Latin line dancers put on an excellent showcase last week. But you were probably there amongst the packed house. A great time was had by all and looking forward to their next event. Special congratulations to our very own Cynthia Dixon for being honored with the 2017 Heritage Achievement Award. It is well deserved and we look forward to her being recognized for all of her achievements in the future. Summer is here and we are well on our way to preparing for some incredible events for the Fall. As you can see, most of our programs are continuing throughout the summer, though I suggest you call to confirm in advance. We are seeking individuals to march with us in the upcoming African American Parade in the Fall. If you are interested, contact us through email or phone and keep an eye on our articles in this paper. There will be another exclusive invitation-only workshop “Free Rent Investment Program” on Monday July 24th. This invitation-only workshop will teach you how to become rent free in a capitalistic society. If you are self-motivated, are head of your household but desire more, contact us via email or phone for your free invite. You may call Kevin at 646-721-8185. The association sponsors the following ongoing programs and encourages your participation. Acting Classes – Children’s and Adult classes are available. Contact: Meca Talent; for more information, call us at: 646-373-4122. Belly Dance Classes – Wednesdays, 7:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, room #2. For a nominal fee, you will have fun and stay in shape. For more information, call Xonia, 646-301-9438. Children’s Programs – For information about the early morning school drop-off program, contact: Ms. Hines at 347-283-3809 and for the after school program, call 718-379-5555. Evening Line Dance Classes – Dance to Soul, Latin, and Gospel music on Thursdays, 7:00 p.m. in Dreiser Center, room #2. Also 1st and 3rd Tuesdays in Einstein, Section #5. Call Cynthia, 917-903-7073. Music, Rhythm & Dance – Most Fridays, 7:30 p.m., Dreiser Center, rm. 15; most Saturdays, 10 a.m., Dreiser Center, room #2. Call Keith, 917-561-6211. Yoga & Pilates Mat Classes – Classes on Tuesdays, 7:15 p.m., Dreiser Center, rm. 2. Lose weight, tone and strengthen your muscles with exercises that reduce stress through breathing techniques. For more information, call 718-671-8364. Yoga And Zumba – Classes on Saturday start at 9:30 in Dreiser Center, room #2. General Membership Meeting – The next meeting will be Tuesday, September 12. If you are unable to attend the meeting, please read our weekly column for updates. Also, if you wish to join or update your membership, please send a check or money order (DO NOT MAIL CASH) of $15 for a single membership or $25 for families to: African-American Association of Co-op City, P.O. Box 702, Co-op City Station, Bronx, NY 10475. Donations are welcomed. Like us on Facebook: CoopcityAfricanamericanassoc/ email us at: aaaccpower@gmail.com —Kevin Lambright

Section 5 Association The Section Five Association will have its ANNUAL FAMILY FUN DAY on August 19th, 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. The rain date is August 26. Buildings 26 thru Building 35 and the Earhart Lane Townhouses will be celebrating with families, neighbors and friends on the greenway in Section Five. Join us for positive fun and free activities, including Open Mike for all to showcase their talent; DJ Kevin Green will provide the music; adults and children games and trophies to be won for the best competitive. Free hot dogs, ices, popcorn while they last. More information to come; we will keep you posted. Volunteers – We thank you and look forward to your presence again this year. New shareholders, this will be an opportunity to meet your neighbors, please join us. Information will be posted on your building bulletin boards and in the Co-op Times newspaper. If there are any questions, partipation, contributions or ideas, please contact chairperson, Ms. Linda Werner at (718) 862-3295 or cell (718) 4903431. Also, you may contact Mr. Robert Hedgpeth, president of the Section Five Association, at (718) 320-2656. Mission Statement – The mission of the Section Five Association is to obtain the maximum quality of life for all shareholders residing in Section 5. To act as a liaison between Management and the building and townhouse associations in all problems areas. To assist maximum participation in each individual association, and to enlighten and educate all shareholders in Section 5. —H. Overman

REMINDER

PLEASE DO NOT SPEED IN GARAGES. The speed limit is there for a reason. Residents have expressed concerns about too many drivers speeding in the garages and around corners. Please drive safely.

Building 13 Association

On a packed bus, the smiles told the story as we took off on our most recent adventure. Thank you to all the great folks who joined us on our Nordic Lodge/Foxwoods/Tanger Outlet bus trip last Saturday. The food was fantastic, the slots were ringing and the shops were calling, but even more than that, DJ Val aka Valerie Gunn kept us singing and sometimes dancing in the aisles. Did I forget to mention singing also? It’s always great when you see people leaving the bus smiling and dancing. A special thank you to Sherrie Hernandez and all from Building 13 who were instrumental in making this outing a fantastic voyage. As always, we appreciate all those who join us whether near or far, you are welcomed and appreciated.

Reminder: Help our community Recycle, Reduce and Re-Use – Earth Day is every day! Join us on our next adventure to WARMDADDY’S DINNER, JAZZ and BLUES and time also at the SUGAR HOUSE CASINO – Philadelphia, Pa. Bus will leave from Casals Place at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, October 21, and departing from WarmDaddys at 9:00 p.m. Cost: $105 and can be paid in two installments, $55 due July 30/ $50 due August 30. Book early, seats go fast. Checks for Building 13 events should be made payable to Building 13 Assoc. Inc. and mailed to 100 Casals Place #32K, Bronx, NY 10475. For information, contact Sherrie Hernandez at 914-837-5970; Gail Sharbaan, treasurer, at 718-671-3801 or Leslie Peterson at 718-320-1370. Our website is www.bldg13 assoc.com or e-mail us at bthirteen.assoc@ yahoo.com. Again, thanks for making our team work and “See You In September.” —Leslie Peterson

Please remember

to curb

your dog!

Co-op City Times / July 22, 2017

Director’s Viewpoint

Kevin Lambright I would like to extend a warm welcome to everyone who actually exercises their power as a shareholder. To those of you who feel you have no power, I suggest you link up with one of the responsible organizations/committees here in our community. There are no excuses for lack of participation because we have the numbers. We need to activate our power. We are now fortunate to have some of the most talented people in our community on your Board of Directors. We are encouraging your participation. I am fortunate to have been named chairperson of the Youth Committee with Leah Richardson as my co-chair. I am excited about this calling for the mere fact that it was the first committee that I participated in 19 years ago after I moved to Co-op City. I was surprised back then to see that there were no youth actually participating on the Youth Committee. That is not a criticism of the individuals involved, but an unfortunate observation. When I joined, I brought my then-8 year old daughter to participate. Since then, she has been positively active in this community. I would like to extend an invitation to those who are parents, grandparents, guardians, aunts, and

Parent-Student Outreach uncles, etc. to apply for acceptance onto the Youth Committee. We are seeking positive input to help develop and share ideas for the youth of our community. We are seeking youth ages 10-18 years of age (under 16 must be accompanied by a parent/responsible adult to each monthly meeting). In order to apply, please send email to: klambright@riverbayboard.com. Tell us the name and age of the youth, guardian who will accompany youth and a small paragraph on why you would like to participate. We are only accepting up to seven parent/youth combinations, so please respond promptly, July 21st – August 16th. No Enemies I am looking forward to working with any and all members of the Board whose agenda is to progress this community for the sake of everyone. The only group that I hold alliance to is my fellow shareholders. We are the largest group in Co-op City, the only group that can make a difference and the only group that should be our priority. I will not pretend to love everyone, but will do my best to respect the rights of everyone. I am not perfect, but promise to strive toward human excellence. Most of those considered to be my enemies are either dead, in jail or on their way to jail. So with that said, I come to you as a champion applauding and welcoming you as a champion and friend. Let’s continue to rebuild this community to depths uncompromised. Let’s restore the

faith in one another creating boundless human equity. We should always try to look for ways to make bad situations better or make good situations even better. We must admit that throughout our lives, we haven’t always made the best decisions. If anyone tells you that they have, you had better grow 10 more eyes and keep all eyes on them. We are all human and mistakes are part of our growth. When you are a representative of others, the responsibility is even greater. As a member of the Riverbay Board, I am met with many emotions, personalities, learning curves and so much more. If my intentions can collaborate with responsibility and work ethic, I am only at the beginning of a potentially successful representation of those I serve. As shareholders and community participants, we all have responsibilities to ourselves, our families and neighbors. For those of us who are not aware, our neighbors are equivalent to business partners. Keep in Touch These are times when we need to keep an eye on our family, friends and neighbors. There are people who want what we have and look for opportunities to take it. We must protect and defend one another and our property. Remember, this all belongs to us. If you see something that seems suspicious, do not hesitate to call Public Safety. I look forward to your correspondence and feedback. I can be reached at klambright@riverbayboard.com or by phone at 646-721-8185.

Black Forum

Broun Place Townhouse Association

Defensive Driving On Hiatus The Black Forum defensive driving course will be on hiatus until Saturday, September 16, 8:50 a.m. – 3 p.m., Dreiser Center, rm. 1. Lower your liability insurance cost by 10% and remove up to 4 points from your driver’s license. Please make your check in the amount of $35, payable to “the Black Forum of Co-op City,” and mail to P.O. Box 563, Bronx, N.Y. 10475 at least 1½ weeks before the class, or you can walk in on the day of the class, but you must have $35 in cash to pay for the course. Please also bring your current driver’s license and a pen. Call (718) 320-8035. After this class, we will be on hiatus until Saturday, Sept. 16. Black Forum Aerobics and Zumba Get in shape, get healthy and feel healthy. Body by Andrea’s aerobics classes are held Mondays and Wednesdays, and Zumba on Thursday. Classes are in the Dreiser Aud., 7:30 p.m. To register, please call (718) 320-8035. Nominal fee for each class. Trip to Harrah’s Casino Come join the Black Forum at the Harrah’s Casino in Chester, PA on Saturday, Sept. 23. Bus leaving from three sections: Dreiser Center, Asch Loop and Section 5. Casino rebate: TBA. Donation is $45. No refunds. For information, please call (917) 209-5334 or (718) 320-0033. Sound Off Sound Off is temporarily suspended. A new schedule is being planned. Food Pantry Volunteers Needed Volunteers are needed for Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 5-6:30 p.m. and on Saturdays from 10 a.m. -12 p.m. Please call (718) 320-8035. A planning meeting will be held soon. Please call for more information. Food distribution sites On Thursdays, residents of Buildings 27, 28, 29, 32 and 33 must pick up food at the New Vision Church, 115 Einstein Loop, 11 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Likewise, residents of Buildings 26, 30, 31, 34 and 35 must go to the Evangelical Church, 2350 Palmer Avenue, 11 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. on Thursdays to pick up food. Residents of all other buildings and townhouses can pick-up at Dreiser Center, room 20. For information, please call (718) 320-8035. Emergency Food Program We are open on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, 11 a.m. to 12:45 p.m., rm. 20 in Dreiser Center. Also, due to budget constraints and shortage of available food, you must live within zip code 10475 to participate in this program. You must also have your card with you and bring two clean plastic shopping bags. Please also have your current photo ID, such as a non- or driver’s license or any photo ID card with proof of address. You will then be issued a card in order to pick up food in the future. We Need You - Join Us Today Membership is $5 per year/person. Call (718) 320-8035 or write to Black Forum, P.O. Box 563, Bronx, NY 10475; email: coopcityblackforum @gmail.com or tonyshome10475@gmail.com. Call or visit us, room 20 in the Dreiser Community Center. —Tony Illis

From Broun Place Townhouse Association: Let’s talk about new scams, “Your warranty is about to expire,” the recorded voice exclaims. Don’t be alarmed! It’s a new scam similar to the credit card recording that says, “press ‘star’ and be transferred to a representative to discuss…” Be clear, no specific warranty is mentioned. Then, there is the, “We have the way to pay your gas and water bill caller.” Co-op City, currently does not charge the cooperator. Last week, we reported on “New York Police Chiefs Commission to Benefit Families of Fallen Officers.” These callers are trying to scam you and get personal information and pledges. The PBA doesn’t solicit by phone. Sincere condolences are extended to the families of fallen officers and innocent bystanders. Want to help? Donate to the Stephen Siller Foundation, Tunnel2tower organization and trust your donation is going to the right place. Water is a precious commodity. Please don’t waste it. If you have to water your plants, be practical and don’t use so much that there is a puddle going nowhere but our gutter. Do not wash your car with a garden hose. The Building and Grounds Committee met last week. Thanks to Sonia Feliciano and Marie Smith for organizing that meeting. Thanks to Riverbay staff for attending: Mark Giacoia, Bob Tausch and Michael Ambo. Issues discussed included removing the word “tenant” from all Riverbay documents. This is with particular reference to work-order signature documents. Residents are not tenants. We are cooperators, residents and neighbors. Additional topics were lighting and real completion of community center projects. We wonder, WHEN IS THIS WORK STARTING? I will be following up on this matter and others at the Building and Grounds meeting in September. Read the Board of Directors resolutions. There is one identifying a change order in the basketball court work. Do you agree with eliminating the security cameras to help fund repairs? We need those cameras. Neighbors, please report to Public Safety or get a photo when you see stuff, i.e. dogs without leashes, fights going on, litter not disposed of correctly, etc. You don’t have to accept this behavior. Use the system and make it work. By the way, we will be meeting outside in late July; keep an eye out for the flyer. Bring your problems and knit while you share. Here is a consumer-beware tip when you plan your vacation. Phone directly or use one known agent so that you are not using a hotel central site that charges for making your reservations and doesn’t let you cancel. You will save money calling the hotel directly. “If you see something, say something;” call Public Safety: 718-6713050. Thank you, Public Safety, for all your recent follow-up work on protecting neighbors from anti-social behavior. Don’t forget, time to clean your convectors! Please feel free to contact us with tidings and issues! Have a safe summer, keep calm and cool with a frozen washcloth! —Eva Lazaar

Co-op City Times / July 22, 2017

Co-op City Baptist Church

Community Protestant 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. And be sure to extend your worship with us today and every Saturday, 4 – 5 p.m. on Principle Centered Living Radio, redeemradiofm.com. Also, learn more about our pastor and the principles of our church, while enjoying a laugh or two on Facebook (Principle Centered Living with Rev. Sheldon Williams). Please “Like” the page and share the posts. Only those who “LIKE” the page will qualify for upcoming contests and rewards. The Wednesday worship service, Wednesday Bible study classes and Prayer Service held on Fridays are on hiatus for the summer and will resume in September. On Friday and Saturday, October 27 and 28, the Scholarship Ministry will be going back to the National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington, D.C. We will spend two days at the museum which includes motor coach transportation; hotel accommodations; 1 breakfast and 2 dinners at an all you can eat buffet. The price of the trip is double $295 pp; triple $275 pp; single $345; children 12 and under with 2 adults $200. A non-refundable deposit of $100 is due immediately. To make your reservation, you may call 718-379-0541 or 917-612-1245. On March 6 to March 15, 2018, we will be going to the Holy Land in Israel. Worship sailing on the Sea of Galilee; be baptized in the Jordan River; share in communion in the Garden Tomb; all where Jesus walked. The price per person from JFK is $2,995 for a double room an additional $586 for a single room. A non-refundable deposit of $500 is due immediately. Final payment is due on or before November 12, 2017. For a flyer, along with the itinerary and reservation form, please call 718-671-1918, 718-379-0541, 718-379-1776, 718-671-1271 or the church at 718-320-3774. The Co-op City Baptist Church exists to glorify God and to establish a living community of people who follow the teachings of Jesus the Christ through worship, prayer, Bible study and fellowship. We seek to meet the spiritual and physical needs of the church through ministry. —Hattie L. Lucas

On behalf of our pastor, Reverend Dr. Calvin E. Owens, and our church family, welcome to Community Protestant Church, a church of love and understanding, located at 1659 East Gun Hill Road, Bronx, NY 10469; telephone (718) 862-9172. Summer Church Schedule (Dress-Down Attire, July 2 – September 3) Adult Sunday School - 9 a.m. Worship Service - 10 a.m. Communion Service - Every first and third Sundays Prayer Meeting and Bible Study – Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. The following programs are at the Church’s Annex: 2053 Asch Loop North (Co-op City) Morning Prayer Services - Tuesday, 6 a.m. – 8 a.m., and 9 a.m.-11 a.m. Neighborhood Bible Study - Thursday at 10 a.m. Extension of Prayer and Worship Service – Every first second and third Fridays at 7 p.m. Other Scheduled Events TODAY, SATURDAY, JULY 22, CPC ANNUAL FAMILY AND FRIENDS’ DAY BBQ: Noon – 6 p.m. The bill of fare includes hot dogs, hamburgers, fried chicken, ribs, roasted pig, beef sausage, corn on the cob, potato salad, baked beans, watermelon and desserts. Donation: $15/adults; $5/children 6 years and older. FLEA MARKET TABLES ARE AVAILABLE AT THIS EVENT AT $30 EACH. For tickets, tables and/or additional information, please call the church at (718) 862-9172. TOMORROW, SUNDAY, JULY 23, 10 A.M. FAMILY AND FRIENDS DAY SERVICE at Community Protestant Church. All are welcome. September 12–15 – The Missionary Ministry sponsors a trip to THE HOLY LAND EXPERIENCE IN ORLANDO, FLORIDA, the only entertainment park that celebrates the Biblical Word of the Christian Faith. Package includes: Round trip airfare; round trip airport transportation from Bartow Ave. (Co-op City, Bronx); 4 days/3 nights hotel accommodation; 3 buffet breakfasts; 1 group dinner, 2 day admissions to the Holy Land Experience; Lunch-To-Go at the Holy Land Experience; transportation from the hotel to the Holy Land and travel insurance. $1,013 per person double occupancy; $961 per person triple; $1,253 single. $113 deposit was due December 3, 2016 (non-refundable after 5/17/17). For reservation and/or additional information, call (718) 671-0425 or (718) 379-8514. Beginning Wednesday, September 13 at 12 p.m., join Pastor Owens for NOON DAY PRAYER AT CPC, an hour of Power, Prayer, Praise and Testimony. Refreshments will be served. RSVP, (718) 862-9172. Saturday, October 14th, 3 p.m. – The Sepia Players Ministry presents “Deacon Willie’s Last Will and Testament,” written by Roosevelt Wright Jr. Donation: $20. For tickets, call (718) 513-3308 or (718) 655-7241. Saturday, October 21st, 9 p.m.–2 a.m. – CPC presents the South Carolina Dance, “A Denim Affair.” (No sneakers) - Dreiser Auditorium, 177 Dreiser Loop, Co-op City. Music by DJ Pressley. Tickets: $25 in advance. (No tickets sold at door.) For tickets, call (718) 862-9172, (718) 320-4278 or (917) 915-8237. 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

Open Door Ministries

Insight and Intimacy (Full Sermon at opendoorministries.net)

Insight: understanding or awareness of one’s mental or emotional state or condition. Intimacy: a close, familiar, and usually affectionate or loving personal relationship with another person or group. When you lose insight to your conduct, you also lose intimacy with God. We can think we’re okay when we are far from God. We need to check our conduct especially how we relate to the people around us. The way we treat others reflects our relationship to God. Revelation 3:14 (The Message) Write to Laodicea, to the Angel of the church. God’s Yes, the Faithful and Accurate Witness, the First of God’s creation, says: 15-17 “I know you inside and out, and find little to my liking. You’re not cold, you’re not hot—far better to be either cold or hot! You’re stale. You’re stagnant. You make me want to vomit. You brag, ‘I’m rich, I’ve got it made, I need nothing from anyone,’ oblivious that in fact you’re a pitiful, blind beggar, threadbare and homeless. 18 “Here’s what I want you to do: Buy your gold from me, gold that’s been through the refiner’s fire. Then you’ll be rich. Buy your clothes from me, clothes designed in Heaven. You’ve gone around half-naked long enough. And buy medicine for your eyes from me so you can see, really see. 19 “The people I love, I call to account—prod and correct and guide so that they’ll live at their best. Up on your feet, then! About face! Run after God! 20-21 “Look at me. I stand at the door. I knock. If you hear me call and open the door, I’ll come right in and sit down to supper with you. Conquerors will sit alongside me at the head table, just as I, having conquered, took the place of honor at the side of my Father. That’s my gift to the conquerors! 22 “Are your ears awake? Listen. Listen to the Wind Words, the Spirit blowing through the churches.” Mediocre service, complacent attitude, satisfied behavior describes this church. You say I am rich I say you are poor. You say I can see I say you are blind. You say I have everything I say you have nothing - you are a beggar. You say I have a home I say you are homeless. The Solution; Buy refined Gold from God – True spiritual riches Buy new clothes from God – Be clothed with righteousness Buy salve for your eyes – Spiritual vision that allows you to see your spiritual condition Repent enthusiastically; vibrantly – demonstrate by changed outward conduct a renewed inner condition. Open Door Ministries’ Therapeutic Mentoring Program meets Mondays & Thursdays by appointment in Dreiser Loop, room 9. Sunday services are at 11 a.m. at Bartow Community Center, room 28. Contact Pastor Luis by texting 917334-4407 or email opendoorministries.net. Blessings in Christ. —Pastor Luis Ramos

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Co-op City Times / July 22, 2017

Bartow

Einstein

Dreiser

Room 31 unless otherwise noted

Room 49 unless otherwise noted

Room 7 unless otherwise noted

Alternate Kosher Meals are also available

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

Crochet & Knitting 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session 9:3010:30 a.m. Stay Well Exercise ON VAC. until Sept. 11 Color Your Stress Away 11 a.m., Rm. 4 Mind Teasers 12-1 p.m., Rm. 4 Diabetes Support Group 1 p.m. – Last Monday of the month Bereavement Counseling Rm. 13, 1 p.m.

Mon., July 24 Tues., July 25

Pepper Steak Perfect white rice Steamed peas & carrots or California blend vegetables

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

Wed., July 26

Apple juice Turkey Bean Chili Corn Garden salad Whole Wheat Bread Fresh Fruit Alt: tuna salad

Blood Pressure Every 1st & 3rd Wednesday, 9-10 a.m. Games 9:30-11 a.m. Stay Well Exercise 10 - 11 a.m. Line Dancing ON VAC. until Sept. 6th Bingo 1-2 p.m. Card Games 2-4 p.m. Dominoes 2:30 p.m. Smartphone Class Bartow Main office Beginner – 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. Intermediate 1:30 – 2:30 p.m.

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

(New) Computer Class – Rm. 13; Beginner 10-11 a.m.; Intermediate – 11 a.m. 12 p.m. Only 7 seats available. Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session 9:30-10:30 a.m. Sewing 9:30 -11:30 a.m. Tai Chi ON VAC. until Sept 6 Mind Teasers 12-1 p.m., Rm. 4 African Brazilian Dance 1 p.m., Rm. 2 Art Class 1-3 p.m. Yoga 2 p.m.-3 p.m., Rm. 2

Thurs., July 27

Non-Kosher

Library: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Word Games: 9:30-11:30 a.m. Crocheting & Knitting: 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. Chat Session: 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Bingo: 1- 2 p.m. Card Games: 2-4 p.m. Dominoes: 2:30 p.m.

Dominoes: 10 a.m., Rm. 45 Grandparent Connection: 1st Thursday, Rm. 35, 10:30 a.m. Arthritis Exercise: 11 a.m., Rm. 45 Spelling Bee: 11 a.m. Word Search: 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Karaoke by Steven: 1 p.m., Rm. 45

Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session: 9:30 10:30 a.m. Blood Pressure: 10-11:30 a.m., 1st & 3rd Thursday, Rm. 8 Line Dancing: 10-11 a.m., Aud. A Piano Sing Along: 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Mind Teasers: 12-1 p.m., Rm. 4 (New) Purple Life Trail Fitness w/Damion 1 – 2 p.m., Section 1 Greenway Drama Club: ON VAC. until Sept. 7th

Orange Juice Stuffed shells Baked Fish w/Sweet w/cheese & Sour Sauce or rice & beans Egg Noodles Mixed green salad Oriental Blend or Vegetables, Fresh fruit Cabbage w/shredded Alt: Grilled Caribbean carrots Chicken Breast

Fri., July 28

Kosher

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

Exercise w/Jennifer 9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Word Games: 9:30-11:30 a.m. Chat Session: 10 a.m. Bingo: 1 -2 p.m. Piano Sing-along: 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Card Games: 2-4 p.m. Dominoes: 2:30 p.m.

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

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

Apple Juice Italian Roast Chicken Turkey bean chili O’Brien Potatoes or Cauliflower Souffle Baked turkey breast Brown rice Challah Bread Garden salad Fresh Fruit Alt: Gefilte fish

Gentle Yoga 1:15-2 p.m., Rm. 2. Call site for dates

Basic Cell Phone/iPad 12:30-1:30 p.m. Intermediate Yoga 2-3 p.m.

Orange Juice

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

Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session Grilled Caribbean 9:30-10:30 a.m. Chicken Breast Alert & Alive ON VAC. until Sept. 5th Black Beans and Rice Cultural Dance 10:30–11:30 a.m., Aud. B Vegetable Mix Whole wheat bread Mind Teasers 12-1 p.m., Rm. 4 Fresh fruit Zumba 1-2 p.m., Aud. A

Alt: Egg Salad

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

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

Orange/Pineapple Juice Yakee Pot Roast Mashed Potatoes Steamed Carrots Whole Wheat Bread Fresh fruit Alt: Turkey Salad

Sweet & sour chicken Cous Cous Rotini w/tomatoes & black olives Broccoli & red peppers Baked whiting fish filets Creamed spinach Roasted potatoes (Dreiser Only) Franks w/bun Baked beans Cole Slaw Corn on the Cob

Fee for lunch is $2.00 & $5.00 for guest

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

Upcoming Events/Trips JASA WELCOMES EVERYONE AGE 60 AND OLDER! Trip registration policy: Payments for trips can be made at all 3 centers. There will be no refunds for all trips. All trips include roundtrip transportation! All trips must be paid in advance – JASA will not accept checks under $5. (FREE) LiveOn NY - SNAP (Food Stamps) Assistance, Fri., Aug. 11th, 18th & 25th, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., JASA Main Office, 2049 Bartow Ave. SCRIE Assistance begins August 11th. No appointments, walk-ins. First come, first served! We have the option to limit the amount of people that will be served. St. Mary’s Pool – Fri., Aug. 4th & 18th, $3. Pool aerobics for seniors, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Bartow, 8:30 a.m.; Einstein, 8:45 a.m. & Dreiser, 9 a.m. Understanding Dementia Info. Sessions – Tues., July 25th, 11 a.m., Einstein Senior Center, rm. 49; Thurs., July 27th, 10:30 a.m., Bartow Senior Center, rm. 31; Tues., Aug. 1st, 11:30 a.m., Dreiser Senior Center, rm. 7. Learn basic information about Alzheimer’s Disease and other types of dementias. Free giveaways! Enjoy the Sounds of Jazz by Barbara Purdy, Singer/Actress with the Cabaret Experience Jazz Combo, Wed., July 26th, 12:30 p.m., Bartow Center,

rm. 31. Free admission. Dreiser’s Summer Wednesdays, Lunch and dance w/DJ Ang – Wed., July 26th, $2 contribution can be given at the door, Dreiser Center, rm. 4, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Please call 718-320-1345 a week in advance to sign up for lunch. Deadline to sign up for lunch will be July 20. Spirit Cruise – Statue of Liberty Lunch Cruise, Thurs., July 27th, $70. Boarding time, 11:30 a.m. at Chelsea Piers, Pier 62. Cruise time: 12-2 p.m. Pickups: Bartow, 9:15 a.m.; Einstein, 9:30 a.m. & Dreiser, 9:45 a.m. 34 seats available. No refunds! City Island – Lunch, Sea Shore Restaurant, Fri., July 28th, $25. Food choices taken from lunch menu. Bartow, 11 a.m.; Dreiser, 11:15 a.m. and Einstein, 11:30 a.m. New Date Change: IKEA/Bed Bath & Beyond & Christmas Tree Store, NJ – Change from Wed., July 19th to Mon., July 31st, $15. Bartow, 9:30 a.m.; Einstein, 9:45 a.m. & Dreiser, 10 a.m. 6 seats available. Empire – Tues., Aug. 1st, $5. Bartow, 9:30 a.m.; Einstein, 9:45 a.m. & Dreiser, 10 a.m. Only 14 seats. Walmart – Wed., Aug. 2nd, $15. Bartow, 8:30 a.m.; Einstein, 8:45 a.m. & Dreiser, 9 a.m. FDNY and Fire Safety Presentation: Tues., Aug. 8th, 11 a.m.-12 p.m., Dreiser Center, rm. 7.

Last Senior Summer Splash (Picnic)! – Courtyard outside rm. 31, Tues., Aug. 8, $6 in advance, $8 at door; 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Pick-ups: Dreiser, 9:15 a.m. and Einstein, 9:30 a.m. Music by DJ Mickey and Barbara Purdy w/The Cabaret Experience Jazz Combo. Menu: Baby back BBQ ribs, rotisserie chicken, corn-on-the-cob, baked potato, corn bread, watermelon and dessert. Tickets are sold at Einstein, Bartow and Dreiser Senior Centers. Throggsneck Shopping Center – Target, TJMaxx & Famous Footwear, Wed., Aug. 9th, $2. Bartow, 9:30 a.m.; Einstein, 9:45 a.m. & Dreiser, 10 a.m. Fairway/BJ’s – Mon., Aug. 14th, $3. Bartow, 9:30 a.m.; Einstein, 9:45 a.m. & Dreiser, 10 a.m. Shoprite – Mon., Aug. 14th, $3. Bartow, 9:30 a.m.; Einstein, 9:45 a.m. & Dreiser, 10 a.m. Empire – Wed., Aug. 16th, $5. Bartow, 9:30 a.m.; Einstein, 9:45 a.m. and Dreiser, 10 a.m. Only 14 seats. Central Avenue – Thurs., Aug. 17th, $13. Bartow, 9:30 a.m.; Einstein, 9:45 a.m.; Dreiser, 10 a.m. Woodbury Commons – Mon., Aug. 21st, $15. Bartow, 8:30 a.m.; Einstein, 8:45 a.m.; Dreiser, 9 a.m. Empire – Tues., Aug. 22nd, $5. Bartow, 9:30 a.m.; Einstein, 9:45 a.m. and Dreiser, 10 a.m. Only 14 seats.

Co-op City Times / July 22, 2017

Scheduling Activities Calendar

AARP Chapter #4997 Reminder: Outreach Ministries Empowerment, Inc. and AARP 4997 are sponsoring an Intergenerational Summer Program. One-on-one basic computer/device sessions, “FREE.” The program is scheduled for July 10-August 16; 5 sessions daily Monday-Wednesday, 9 a.m.-10 a.m.; 10 a.m.-11 a.m.; 11 a.m.-12 p.m.; 1 p.m.-2 p.m. and 2 p.m.-3 p.m. Bring your iPhone, iPad, laptop & other mobile devices. You will be taught/shown how to set-up an email, login to Facebook, Twitter and Instagram; save pictures, create a flyer and take selfies. RSVP: 718-320-1946 (AARP room). Get-well wishes to Caroline Damon. Please contact our Good & Welfare coordinator, Frances Wilson, 718-671-5493, if you have a family member who has passed or one of our members who is sick, in the hospital or in a nursing home. 2017 Tour Activities September 18 -21: 4-day/3-night trip to Cape Cod – SEATS AVAILABLE. Motor coach transportation, 3 full breakfast, 2 dinners, 1 Lobster dinner; Foxwood Casino (w/bonus); guided escort to African American tour of Martha’s Vineyard site; Hyannis, John F. Kennedy Memorial; Provincetown along scenic route 6A; Cape Cod National Seashore Visitors Center; admission to Zion Union Heritage Museum; $599/person – double; $739 – single. Final payment due 6/30; trip insurance is available. Contact Hannah, 718-379-7962. December 29, 2017-January 2, 2018: Swingin’ New Year’s Eve Celebration in Savannah (GA) – Motor coach trip (2-night lodging to & from Savannah); 4 breakfasts; 2 full course dinners including a Riverboat Dinner Cruise; guided tour of Savannah, historic Davenport House, and Savannah’s River Street District; New Year’s Eve Show & Party at the Savannah Theater; New Year’s Day Buffet Lunch; $609/person – double; $798 - single; $50 deposit due with reservation; $150 due 7/30; $150 due 8/30/17; balance due 10/31/17. Trip insurance available. Contact Judith, 718-379-3370. —Delores Debnam

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Goose Island Seniors Resorts Casino - Tuesday, July 25th in Atlantic City, NJ. You may also enjoy the beach and boardwalk or shop in the many stores. Price is $33. Rebate: $20 for games and $5 for food. Pick-up this Tuesday. Bus leaves 8 a.m. at our three usual bus stops: Einstein Loop - Asch Loop (by library) and Dreiser Loop (by the hardware store). Stephen’s cell phone number: 347-847-1941. Bingo – Wednesday, July 26th, at l:30 p.m. with Stephen in our club room #39. Members only. Admission, $5 for three cards, 12 games and jackpot. Extra cards are 25¢ each. Refreshments and snacks will be served. Come and join us. Crab Shanty – Thursday, August 17th in City Island, Bx, NY. Time: 12:30 p.m. Price: $30. Let’s have a delicious lunch together. Money is due by August 3rd. See Ann, Mary or Stephen. Come to 361 City Island Ave., Bronx, NY. Directions: Take the BX29 bus to Ditmars St. and continue walking one block to Tier St. to the red awning. There will be a 50-50 raffle. “Come Blow Your Horn” – Thursday, October 12th at the Hunterdon Hills Playhouse, Hampton, NJ. It’s a very funny play by Neil Simon. Also, you will enjoy a scrumptious lunch and all the desserts

you can eat. They are delicious. Price is $79 for show, lunch and transportation. All money must be paid by September 21. See Ann, Mary or Stephen. To all members: Happy Birthday and Happy Anniversary to all members who celebrate their day in the month of July: Carmen Ponce, Jonathan Felix, Florence Barnes, Regina S. Usher, Ann Perez, Audrey Chambers, Lennox Hosein, Rosa Copeland and Richardine Sullivan. Our Lounge – Come sit and relax, read a book from our large library, play cards every Tuesday and Thursday from 12:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m. Play Bingo every Wednesday and last Sunday of each month for only $15 per year. Also, come with us on wonderful trips. Note: Call Ann, Mary, or Stephen at Goose Island Seniors, 718-379-9613, or visit us MondayThursday, 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. at 135 Einstein Loop, rm. 39. You can also call Mary at 718-379-4899 and she will return your call. Leave a message and your phone number. To reach Stephen, call 347-847-1941. Visit Stephen in room 39, every Wednesday, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. and 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. Good health to all. —Mary Pilla

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

Co-op City Times / July 22, 2017

Traditional Synagogue of Co-op City The Traditional Synagogue is located in Section 5, 120 Erdman Place in the rear lobby of Building 27B. Phone 718-379-6920 Note: Office hours are Thursday and Sunday from noon to 2 p.m. Please call the office before you attempt to come over. If no one is in the office, leave a message and we will get back as soon as possible. Shabbat ends today, July 22, at 9:08 p.m. Candle Lighting for Friday, July 28 is at 7:57 p.m. The synagogue has Services Saturday morning at 9 a.m. After services, we always have a Kiddush. We need a few Jewish men Saturday morning. If a member can bring a friend to enjoy Services between 10 a.m. and noon, we need your help to make a minyan and be able to take out Torah. Sometimes, we are short one or two men. The Synagogue now has a Facebook page. Look under Facebook Traditional Synagogue. Thank you to Rabbi Kronengold for inviting your friends to make the minyan last week. Good & Welfare: We sell tree certificates in honor or memory of a loved one. The cost is only $15 per tree. Mazel Tov to all having Simchas. If you’re ill, wishing all a speedy recovery. Welcome back to Nora Singer. If you asked the Rabbi to say prayers for the sick, you should make a donation in that person’s name to the Synagogue. The Synagogue has a Kiddush every Saturday. If you can make a donation for the Kiddush, the Synagogue would appreciate it. Wishing you and your family no more sorrow. Bingo: The Synagogue will have a Bingo Sunday, August 6th at 1 p.m. The cost is only $3 admission, which includes refreshments and 10 games of Bingo. Also, there is a Jackpot game which costs $2. This is a 3-part game in which you have a chance to win $30 if you win all three games. Come on down and have an afternoon with your friends and neighbors. The Bingo games are open to all residents in the community. Your support of the Traditional Synagogue and Men’s Club is greatly appreciated. Wishing all our members and friends, peace and good health. —Gary Schwartz

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Reflections by Rabbi Solomon I. Berl Spiritual Leader of Young Israel Synagogue In all human relationships – business deals, labor negotiations and personal experiences – what we need is not conflict, but rather sitting around in a warm and friendly manner trying to understand each other’s point of view even as we express our own convictions. What we must seek is not confrontation, but compromise. Even the scene is important – not a harsh cold room, but rather a place where people share food, drink and enjoy each other’s companionship. This is the atmosphere that makes for advancement in human relations. In the book of Isaiah (1:18) there are three key words: “Lekhu na v’nivakhekha.” The Oxford English edition of the Bible renders the phrase as, “Come, let us reason together.” However, the Jewish Publication Society translation adds an additional insight for it reads, “Come, let us reach an understanding.” These are among the most beautiful words in the Bible. We do not need arguing. Reasoning is fine, but most important of all, is understanding. And the complete phrase reads, “Come, let us reach an understanding, says the Lord.” If this is what G-d wants, isn’t it what we should seek?

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

Our next trip is only one week away on Sunday, July 30th to the Resorts Casino in Atlantic City. Walk the boardwalk, shop at the outlets, enjoy the sights, enjoy the food, enjoy the beach, have a good time. Everyone in the community over 21 years old can attend our trips and functions. Seats still available for this trip. The cost of the trip is $35 per person. Receive $25 slot bonus. You need a Resorts Casino card or a government ID, passport, non- or driver’s license to Shareholders, not tenants! receive the bonus. It’s like costing you only $10 for a round trip to Atlantic City Join your building association today! after bonus. On the bus, we provide a drink, snack, play Bingo, 50/50 raffle, and on the way back, show a movie. We keep you entertained, the trip goes fast to Atlantic City. The bus stops at all three shopping centers going and returning. We leave Einstein Loop at 8 a.m. by the supermarket; Asch Loop at 8:15 a.m. by the library, and Dreiser Loop at 8:25 a.m. by the hardware store. For a reservation, call Gary at 718-671-8424 or Bruce at 718-320-2234. If no one is available, please Family Owned and Operated leave a message at either number. • Large Chapel • Pre-need counseling Please make out check or money order to Men’s on premises Club Traditional Synagogue and mail it to Men’s • Out of town services Club Traditional Synagogue, 120 Erdman Place, • Ample Parking on premises Building 27B Lobby, Bronx, NY 10475. Also check A dignified funeral every family can afford. • Cremations the Men’s Club sign in your Lobby showcases. • Casket Showroom All areas are handicapped accessible Our next trip is at the end of summer, Monday on premises August 28th, to the Tropicana Casino in Atlantic City. Personalized & Professional Care • 50 Years Serving Our Community The cost for this trip is $35 per person. Receive $15 slot play bonus and a complimentary show ticket, a Worldwide Shipping including Caribbean, Africa & South America $30 value to NIK WALLENDA’S CIRCUS SHOW. This is a thrilling variety show. The show combines suspense, amazement and laughter. This show is about one hour long. Nik is the holder of 10 world records. This trip will sell out fast. For a reservation, call Gary or Bruce at the above phone numbers. Your support of the Men’s Club is greatly appreciServing all Call ated. Wishing everyone a happy and enjoyable sumcultures 24 mer. Peace and good health. NOW WEBCASTING TO FAMILY AND FRIENDS ABROAD & faiths Hours —Gary Schwartz

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The congregation of St. Joseph’s cordially invites you and your family to worship in Co-op City at 155 Dreiser Loop, lower level. All are welcome. Weekly Schedule: Sunday service with Holy Communion and Sunday School are both at 9 a.m. Every fourth Sunday, our children participate in the reading of the lessons and every fifth Sunday, our young adults assist in the service. Choir rehearsal is on Thursdays at 7 p.m. The (ECW) Episcopal Church Women meet immediately after service on the first Sunday of each month. Membership is open to all women of the church. The men hold their meeting after service on the second Sunday of each month. We look forward to welcoming everyone to service at 9:00 a.m. on Sunday, July 23, when we will celebrate The Seventh Sunday after Pentecost. Our Supply Priest, Father Simeon Johnson, will be the preacher and celebrant. Summer Break • Sunday School will be on break for the months of July and August except for one Sunday in each month. These dates will be announced. • Vestry and Choir will be on break for the month of August. Fundraising Events • ECW Day Trip on Saturday, July 22, to Pindar Valley Winery in North Fork, Long Island. Deluxe motor coach transportation leaves from Dreiser Loop at 9:00 a.m. Sold Out!! —Cake Sale at the church on August 19. —Dinner Sale at the church on September 30. Outreach Program: We continue to collect non-perishable food for the feeding program at Grace Episcopal Church in West Farms. Please remember to donate. For additional information on all of the above, please call the church at 718320-0844, or visit our website: http://www.stjosephsepcbronx.org. “Awesome things will you show us in your righteousness, O God of our salvation, *O Hope of all the ends of the earth and of the seas that are far away.” — Psalm 65:5 —Merville Chambers

“The things which are impossible with men are possible with God.” Luke 18:27 Spiritual Food for Thought: For those who face obstacles or fierce opposition in your efforts to accomplish your objectives, do not be intimidated or afraid. Rise up in the face of adversity with faith in God’s ability to direct and protect you. Practice walking and living in the Spirit. Your most important goal is a vital relationship with God; with Him nothing is impossible. Senior Pastor Boyce Landrum, Pastor Carol Landrum and the Greater Love family welcome you to worship with us on Sunday mornings at 11:30 a.m. Our corporate worship means gathering with people of all ages and cultures to express our love for God, our Heavenly Father, and Jesus Christ, our Savior. We are conveniently located at 900 Co-op City Blvd. (Bldg. 2A), on the ground level, Bronx, N.Y. 10475; main entrance – red button. The church telephone number is 347-920-5607. Mid-Week Prayer: Please join our prayer warriors for our Wednesday afternoon prayer meetings from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Come out and learn about the power of prayer and receive your blessing through our corporate prayer. Open to all. New Member’s Ceremony & Member Recognition Day: Tomorrow, Sunday, July 23rd during Morning Worship. Swag Youth Weekend: Our Youth Group, SWAG (Spiritual Wisdom & Guidance) invite young people of all ages to join us on Friday, July 28th at 7:45 p.m. for Movie Night. Our feature presentation is Disney’s Zootopia – Free hot dogs & popcorn will be provided. On Sunday, July 30th, our youth will lead Morning Worship following Sunday Bible School. Bro. Rahlique Batista will preside over the service and our special guest speaker is Carrie Marie Conyers of New Beginnings Restoration Center, Bronx, NY. The theme is: Stand UP for Jesus! 2 Timothy 1:7-8. All are invited. The SWAG Youth group will also kick off their Back to School Supply Drive at their Youth Service on Sunday morning, July 30th. This effort is to help children/families in our ministry and community. The collection will be ongoing through Labor Day Weekend. Supplies will be distributed on Saturday, September 9th following our Back to School Prayer which begins at 11:30 a.m. Five Loaves & Two Fish Food Pantry: Donations to our food pantry are needed; all canned goods, non-perishables, staples (rice, sugar, flour), toiletries, paper goods, soap, etc. God bless all of our supporters! All donations can be dropped off between 12 p.m. and 2 p.m. on Saturday, August 5th, and August 12th or during any of the scheduled times below. You can also leave a message on the church phone to schedule a time that is most convenient for you. Weekly Schedule Sunday Bible School: 10:00 a.m. (all ages) Sunday Morning Worship: 11:30 a.m. Holy Communion – First Sunday Adult Bible Study/Discipleship Class: Resumes in September Prayer Meeting: Wednesday afternoon, 1:00 p.m. Deacon Training: Tuesday evenings at 7 p.m. Movie/Family Night: Every 4th Friday at 7 p.m. - 10 p.m. Choir Rehearsal: Friday, 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. Peace & blessings. —Pastor Carol Landrum

Pentecostal Tabernacle Pentecostal Tabernacle at 100 Co-op City Blvd., Building 22A, Bronx, NY 10475. You are invited to attend services on the following days. • Sunday School for all age group begins at 10:30 a.m.; Worship service starts at 11:45 a.m. • Wednesdays: Prayer and fasting service will be held at 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Bible study and prayer meeting will be held Wednesday evening at 7:30 p.m. • Fridays: Youth service starts at 7:30 p.m. Focus: A Transformed life. The believer’s life is transformed by the power of God to a conquering life style through Christ Jesus. (Romans 12:1-2 &10-18) I beseech you, therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service. And be not conformed to this world; but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God. (10-18) Be kindly affectioned one to another with brotherly love, in honoring preferring one another. Not slothful in business, fervent in spirit, serving the Lord. Rejoicing in hope, patient in tribulation, continuing instant in prayer. Distributing to the necessity of saints; given to hospitality. Bless them which persecute you, bless and curse not. Rejoice with them that do rejoice and weep with them that weep. Be of the same mind one toward another, mind not high things, but condescend to men of low estate. Be not wise in your own conceits. Recompense to no man evil for evil, provide things honest in the sight of all men. If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men. The plan of God for salvation of mankind spans all of time, bears the price tag of the blood of Jesus, and offers all people a brand new start. Paul expounded on these marvelous truths in the Book of Romans. We have read of the hopeless plight of sinful mankind, of the miracle of deliverance and of the joyous promise of restoration. In Romans, chapter 12, Paul gave some very practical direction about the application of this truth to our daily lives. It is essential that we have an understanding of foundational doctrines such as faith, justification, and divine guidance. But the Scriptures do not leave us to live our lives in the realm of the theoretical. This life changing gospel calls us to a place of commitment that will affect the way we live and how we interact with other people. It is important that we study the Bible every day, and when we mediate on the word we will find grace, strength, joy, peace to overcome the trials of life. God’s grace is sufficient to keep us every day. Our duty is to remain faithful to God in whatever area He has called us to work. Not slothful in business; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord. For further information, call Rev. R. Sibblies, 718-324-0334 or 718-320-4218. —Rev. R. Sibblies

Church of the New Vision Pastors Kenneth Hodge and Deborah Hodge and the New Vision congregation invite you and your family to come and worship the Lord with us. Church of the New Vision is designed to meet the spiritual needs of God’s people. Serving the community for over 44 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: 7:00-9:00 p.m. Youth Ministry: Fridays, 6:00-9:00 p.m. Upcoming Events 1) Midday Bible Study is canceled for the month of July; will resume on August 1. 2) Women’s Bible Study: Second Saturday of each month at 11:30 a.m. -1:30 p.m. (canceled for July). The next scheduled date is August 12th. 3) August 19 is our annual church picnic at Glen Island Park, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Join us for fellowship, food and fun. Thank you for your support! Church of the New Vision is located at 115 Einstein Loop, Bronx, NY 10475. Telephone, (718) 671-8746 or (203) 374-3020. Mailing address: P.O. Box 753037, Bronx, NY 10475. Visit our Facebook page: Church of the New Vision concerning upcoming events and trips, or call the church. —Carol Haque

Public Safety

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are not in session. Also check the school calendar for testing dates, half days and other variances in the normal schedule. Remember, if your child invites friends into your home and they throw objects out the window, the shareholder is financially responsible. Inventory items such as bottled water and eggs to be sure an unusual amount of these items are not missing. Occasionally check area on ground below the area where your windows face to see if you can recognize items. There are several locations throughout the complex which have been deemed chronic for objects out the window. Various means of detection are being taken. When locations are pinpointed, serious action will be taken against the offenders. Please call Public Safety or your Cooperator Service Office (CSO) if you have any information in this case. At the end of the school year in 2013, eggs were thrown from a rear facing terrace of Building 19. School personnel identified the location and the condition has stopped. Parents need to make certain that young children and toddlers do not have access to open windows. Toddlers are fascinated by throwing objects out windows and have been known to empty an entire toy box. Fortunately, no one has ever been injured when this has happened. Be certain that window guards are installed in any apartment where children under 10 years of age live or visit. Call Riverbay Corporation at (718) 3203300 if you would like to have window guards installed. Smaller items can still fit out windows with window guards in place, so young children should not be left unsupervised near windows that are even open just a little bit. During air conditioning season, it is best to keep windows completely closed. This will prevent children from being tempted to toss objects out the window. It also allows the air conditioning to work at maximum efficiency. Keeping windows open results in an increase in condensation and can damage rugs and furniture over time. Open windows during high temperatures can result in a flood in your apartment. If you must open a window, open a small section at the top of the window only. This is another situation where the Public Safety Department asks for the help of the public in identifying violators. If you observe objects being thrown from a window, try to pinpoint the exact window and notify the Department of Public Safety. Use a brightly colored curtain or shade as a landmark. The responding Public Safety Officer can use a floor plan map and identify the exact apartment. By signing a Community Complaint Affidavit, a complaint can be issued. Your information will not be revealed to the person receiving the complaint. Even if you cannot specifically identify the apartment in question or do not wish to sign an affidavit, it is still a good idea to call Public Safety for informational purposes. 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. If consuming alcoholic beverages is part of your warm weather festivities, be sure to designate a driver who will not drink. Call a taxi if necessary. Never operate a motor vehicle if you have consumed alcoholic beverages. The consequences of drunk driving are extremely severe. Legislation in New York State increases the charges and penalties for driving while intoxicated if there is a child in the vehicle. Drunk Driving enforcement is heightened nationwide. 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. Co-op City is a diverse community with people of all ages, abilities and characteristics. All persons should remember to respect each other and embrace their differences. Don’t forget to say “hello” to your neighbors when you pass each other in the hallway or in the street. Co-op City strives to accommodate all persons. As Stevie Wonder said at the Grammys, “We need to make every single thing accessible to every person with a disability.” It is also important to remember that not all disabilities are visible. Someone who appears to be healthy may have a physical or developmental disability. July is known as Disability Pride Month and Sarcoma Awareness Month. This is a good opportunity to learn about various disabilities that may affect your friends, family members or neighbors. Knowledge is power, the more you learn, the stronger you become.

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August 8th, 15th, and/or 22nd where other musicians just as great as Onaje Allen Gumbs will perform. Tunes on Tuesday is held at the Section 1 Greenway. The entrance is located at 140 Benchley Place, Bronx, NY 10475. In case of rain, the show will be held in Dreiser Auditorium B, located at 177 Dreiser Loop. See you there.

Photo by Caitlin Thomas

Public Safety Blotter July 4 - 120 Benchley Place FDNY/CCPD units responded to a report of a fire. Upon arrival, it was determined that a fire started within a compactor chute, but was extinguished by the built-in sprinkler system. No injuries or damage to report. July 07 – Suspicious Male A cooperator notified CCPD of a suspicious male who apparently knocked on her apartment door then covered the peephole. Officers responded and checked the location with negative results. July 07 – 140 Bellamy Loop A small child wandered out of the apartment and onto an elevator. The lobby attendant was able to detain the youngster until CCPD officers arrived. After a brief investigation, officers were able to determine what floor the child came from and returned her home. July 08 – 100 Alcott Place FDNY responded to a report of a strong odor of smoke. Upon arrival, it was determined by the FDNY that someone in an apartment accidentally left an oven mitt within the oven causing a small fire. There were no injuries or property damage. July 11 – 120 Elgar Place CCPD responded to investigate a report of objects being thrown from the roof. It was determined that four juveniles attending summer classes at nearby PS 160 were on the roof. They were taken into custody and returned to the school. July 14 – 140 Debs Place A report was taken for a complainant who broke up a physical altercation between two persons and for doing so, was then assaulted, receiving minor injuries. The matter is under investigation. July 14 – 100 Elgar Place CCPD officers on patrol heard a gunshot in this area and after a brief search found a man who had been shot once. CCPD and NYPD are currently conducting a joint investigation.

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Planets in July's Night Sky Mercury — moves steadily east of the sun, reaching greatest elongation (27 degrees) on July 30. Although the size of the elongation is unusually large (because the planet is near aphelion, its farthest point from the sun in its orbit), the geometry is very unfavorable, and Mercury is no more than a scant 1 degree above the western horizon an hour after sunset. Venus — shines brilliantly, rises just shy of 3 a.m. all month long and is well up in the east just before sunrise. Even though Venus is closer to the sun in angular separation this month compared to June, the ecliptic (the path the sun and planets take through Earth's sky) is inclined at a steeper angle to the horizon, making Venus appear at a greater altitude. Venus passes 3.1 degrees north of the orange, first-magnitude star Aldebaran in the constellation Taurus on July 13, and the planet forms a triangle with this star and Earth's moon on the morning of the 20th. Perceptive observers will notice that Venus dims slightly this month, from magnitude minus 4.2 to minus 4.0, an artifact of its pulling away from the Earth: On July 1, Venus is 85.4 million miles (137.4 million kilometers) away, but it will recede to 106 million miles (170.6 million km) out by July 31. Telescopes reveal a dazzling, albeit featureless gibbous disk. Jupiter — beams in the southwest at dusk and is followed not very closely by the bluish first-magnitude star Spica. Jupiter is at eastern quadrature (90 degrees east of the sun) on July 5, so all month it casts its shadow well to the east, permitting good views of eclipses of its four bright moons. On the 28th, Earth's moon lies just above Jupiter. By month's end, Jupiter is setting as early as around 11 p.m. daylight saving time. Saturn — is probably the first thing most people will turn to when setting up a telescope at dusk in July and August. The ringed planet decorates the constellation of Ophiuchus and is well up in the south by late twilight. Look for it below the moon on the 6th. Saturn's rings are now wide open, with their north face tilted 26.7 degrees into view; that's practically at their greatest possible tilt (which ultimately will be attained in October). Saturn sets around 4:30 a.m. local daylight time on July 1, and around 2:20 a.m. by month's end. Source: www.space.com/33619-visible-planets-guide.html

Co-op City Times / July 22, 2017

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