Co-op City Times 7/28/18

Vol. 53 No. 30

Large Turn-Out At BP Hearing On Animal Shelter, But Work Continues Linda Berk

President’s Message

President

(The following is Board President Berk’s address to the Riverbay Board at the Wednesday, July 25, 2018 Business Meeting.)

Good evening, fellow directors, management, staff and guest. I would like to consider this meeting as the last of this year enabling the Board to have a break for the month of August. We have not been able to take a break in the past few years, however, I do believe it is a well-deserved break for all of us!

Last week, Co-op City had an excellent turnout at the borough president’s animal shelter hearing. It was a rather contentious meeting which is not a surprise. I was glad to see that

Shareholders will see a 1.9% increase in their monthly carrying charges with their August bill, an increase that was approved by the state Department (Continued on page 4)

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Co-op City residents who would like to submit comments to the Bronx Borough President’s Office about the city’s proposal to place the Bronx Animal Care Center on Bartow Avenue across the street from Co-op City have until tomorrow evening, July 29th.

Comments for or against the animal care center development on Bartow Avenue should be emailed to sgoodman@bronxbp.nyc.gov by the end of the day tomorrow.

In addition, this Monday, July 30, shareholders are urged to call in to Channel 12 Bronx News between 4:30-6 p.m. during the programming of “Ask the Borough President” and let him know how you feel about the proposed animal shelter. The number to call is (718) 861-6800. This is the borough president’s monthly call-in show and it is an opportunity for him to hear directly from his Co-op City constituents.

After a review of all the comments made by Bronx residents by email and at the public hearing last week, Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. will recommend either for or against placing the mandated Bronx Animal Care Center on the empty city-owned lot which, for the last decade, has been used for nothing more than storing impounded tractor trailers.

A spokesman for the borough president’s office said that he could not provide an exact time frame as to when Borough (Continued on page 2)

BY BILL STUTTIG

James Rausse, director of Planning and Development, asked some very tough questions regarding the planning and communication of the shelter.

His questions were the reflection of concerns expressed to him the day before as Bob Klehammer, Noel Ellison and I met with him and his staff regarding the issue. It was clear that the city spent two years researching and planning the shelter without one word of communication with our community. While the supporters of the shelter who came from other neighborhoods questioned our

Carrying Charge Increase Appears In August Bills

Bronx BP’s Deadline For Comments On Animal Shelter Is Tomorrow

Saturday, July 28, 2018

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Deadline On Apartment Door Attachments Ban Extended

The Riverbay Board has extended the deadline for residents who have installed surveillance cameras on the entrance door to their apartment

Basement Closet Rentals To Increase Aug. 1

Shareholders who lease storage closets in the basement of their residential building are advised that the monthly charge for their rentals will increase by $1 effective Wednesday, August 1, 2018. This change will be reflected on the maintenance bills for August.

The current Riverbay contract with Bargold Storage System was approved through Resolution 12-15 which was voted on by the Riverbay Board at the March 14, 2012 Board business meeting. The resolution passed by a vote of 13-2.

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Have Something To Say About The Proposed Animal Shelter?

The deadline to comment on the proposed animal shelter is tomorrow evening, Sunday, July 29. Email your comments to: sgoodman@bronxbp.nyc.gov.

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Lease Approved By Board For Space At Former Bingo Hall Site

CB #10 Seeking Co-op City’s Input On Capital Expense Requests

Matt Cruz, district manager of Community Board #10, announced this week that he is seeking Co-op City residents to send to him their suggestions for capital improvements to city-funded projects or institutions within the Co-op City community.

Mr. Cruz said, as an example, residents can suggest funding for technology upgrades for the local library branch or schools, street beautification projects, and funding for enhanced youth programming.

The suggestion should be for projects that provide a long-term value of over three to five years. Day-to-day matters, such as street repairs and cleaning, should not be included as they are handled on a regular basis by the Board #10 staff through regular communication with city agencies charged with serving the community.

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New tenant coming to former Bingo Hall space...The Riverbay Board of Directors voted 7-6 this week to approve a 10-year lease at 2018 Bartow Ave. with Envy Nails & Spa. Services will include massages, facials and waxing. The space has been empty for the past six years.

Photo by Bill Stuttig

A tenant has been approved by the Riverbay Board of Directors to occupy the largest available vacant commercial space for lease in Co-op City, the former Bingo Hall on Bartow Avenue, that has sat vacant since 2012.

By a vote of 7-6 at its July 25 meeting, the Board approved a 10-year lease with Envy Nails & Spa, Inc. for the space at 2081 Bartow Ave., located next to the Sangria Café. The lease includes one five-year renewal option.

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concern for animals, our ability to decide what we needed, the age of our community or if we had enough children to need a community center, Co-op City shareholders were exceptionally articulate and passionate about why they were present at the hearing.

As I stated that night, for me, it is about children over animals and the community’s right to determine their needs, not the right of residents from other communities. And while the hearing was about building an animal shelter and not a community center, it is extremely important that everyone understands that we cannot allow the last parcel of city-owned land previously identified for a community center, to be lost to anything, and especially not any entity that would bring more traffic. We now await the borough president’s decision.

As the largest voting bloc in the state, we want our elected officials to be sensitive to our needs if they want our support. This is a two-way street!

The animal shelter has also brought our dog situation back to the forefront. It has generated many emotional debates on the rights of dog owners and shareholders who do not want dogs here. As we know, dogs are here to stay and that will not be changing based on the American Disability Act. Therefore, we must do more to blend this new component of our community, not the general community. To that end, I have commissioned a Dog Policy Committee composed of Legal, CCPD, Management and a Board director. This committee will meet before the summer is over to begin researching and answering the many questions that have come up regarding each shareholder’s right when it comes to comfort dogs. How do we integrate them into the community with as little impact on the overall community?

What can we do and how can we best administer and enforce what we can do.

In speaking with shareholders and my fellow Board directors, customer service is our number one priority. While we have some very big capital projects underway, it is critical that we not miss a step in improving our customer service. Too many

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President Diaz will announce his decision.

The lot in question was once looked at by the administration of the previous borough president as a potential site to build a new community center to serve the northeast Bronx. Many in and those serving Co-op City at the time, including former City Councilman Larry Seabrook, also lobbied for the city-owned lot to be used for a community center and possibly an expanded home of the former Gloria Wise Boys and Girls Club, which, at the time, operated its headquarters out of the much smaller little Yellow School House at Baychester Avenue and Darrow Place from 2000 to 2006.

During the garage crisis of 2003 and 2004, the empty lot was leased for a short time by Riverbay for use as a parking facility for displaced Co-op City parkers.

When the Mayor’s office announced their plan to construct the Bronx Animal Care Center on the city-owned lot earlier this year, some in the community, including Riverbay President Linda Berk, never forgot the community’s desire and the consideration by some city officials to have the land be the site of a community center.

President Berk was among approximately 100 or more Co-op City residents who attended the public hearing last week at the borough president’s office and the dozens who spoke at the hearing against the shelter. In her remarks, President Berk cited the lot’s history as a considered site for a community center badly needed in Co-op City. She said: “We love animals, but we love our children more and when you take the last parcel of land that is available to provide something for our children, then you are taking away from the needs of our community.

We will not tolerate it and we will make that clear in the voting booth.”

While there was at least one Co-op City resident who spoke in favor of the animal care center proposal to the borough president’s staff overseeing the hearing, the vast majority of those who spoke argued against the center being placed in an already congested area, with limited public transportation options and across the street from a 50,000 resident community with a no-pet policy.

After the hearing, many residents expressed to the Co-op City Times that they were encouraged by the line of questioning taken by the borough president’s staffers, particularly director of Planning and Development James Rausse and Deputy Bronx Borough President Marricka Scott-McFadden, who grilled the representative from the Mayor’s office, Deputy Mayor Jeff DuPee, about a number of their concerns, including asking for an explanation of the selection process and the other Bronx lots considered, asking if the city ever considered building a mixed-use facility which would serve the surrounding community as well, asking why the city never considered the now vacant Gun Hill Road lot which was once the site of a golf driving range now closed, and asking why the city considered Bartow Avenue as the most viable location despite the fact that Co-op City is a no-pet development.

Many of the more than 100 residents who attended the borough president’s hearing on the animal shelter proposal also attended the public hearing hosted by Community Board 10 on June 18th in Co-op City. Approximately 300 residents attended that hearing, filling Bartow Center’s room 31 beyond seating capacity.

Their clear vocal opposition to the animal care center on Bartow Avenue caused the community board to vote unanimously—with two abstentions – against recommending the Bartow Avenue lot for the development of the animal care center.

After the borough president makes his recommendation either for or against the Bartow Avenue site, the matter with then go before the City Council and then the City Planning Commission. City Councilman Andy King has already stated that he would oppose the placement of the animal care center on Bartow Avenue if the consensus of the community is against the project’s location.

According to a presentation made by the city in Co-op City on May 24th, this project also comes with a Mayoral Zoning Override which means that the applicant has the right to appeal to the Mayor’s office if the project fails to gain approval through the normal ULURP process.

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people are waiting too long on the phones. Too many people have appointments that are not on the books when they follow-up with CSO. Too often an appointment is canceled at the last minute, many times without any communication, just a missed appointment leaving the shareholder sitting and waiting. We can tell shareholders all we want about the many improvements we have made over the past couple of years, and we have made many. However, when it comes to the one aspect that touches their daily life, their time off from work or general inconvenience, they do not care what progress has been made! Knowing this, we must make a marked change in Riverbay customer service. For our shareholders, nothing is more important!

While we take the month of August off, let’s look forward to starting the new year with a focus on the task at hand. Our September board meeting will be open to the community. Let’s keep our eye on the prize and realize that if we are to engage our community in activities, voting and reading of the paper, we must give them things they can feel and touch immediately. They don’t want to hear the negative, they want to know how things are getting better for them.

I am looking forward to the year ahead.

Thank you!

Capital Projects

25 requests to the city for capital funding and he would like to have Co-op City served by a fair percentage of those requests.

The deadline for community boards to submit the requests is October, so Mr. Cruz said he would like to take suggestions from Co-op City from now until mid-September.

Residents with suggestions can email Community Board #10 at bx10@cb. nyc.gov. Anyone with additional questions about which projects would qualify, can speak to Mr. Cruz directly by calling the CB #10 office at 718-892-1161.

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Have Something To Say About The Proposed Animal Shelter?

Tell Borough President Diaz. Call in to the show "Ask the Borough President" on Channel 12 Bronx News on Monday, July 30, between 4:30 -6 p.m., (718) 861-6800. Call and be heard!

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Splash Day on Monday in Sect. 5

Tunes on Tuesdays was a big hit this Tuesday, July 24th, with Co-op City residents from eight to eighty-eight getting up and moving their bodies to the spectacular performance of 7-time Grammy nominated Bobby Sanabria and the Multiverse Big Band.

At first, it was an empty auditorium in Dreiser, then this 19-piece band transformed the space into a sea of over 350 happy, dancing people, celebrating the beauty of Merengue and Salsa music. The Co-op City community has never been as lively as it was this past Tuesday, where even the oldest of our residents found it hard to sit, or stay quiet, during such an amazing performance. With

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such a lively and exciting event, there was always at least one person on the dance floor, showing us that our Co-op City residents are still as vibrant and spirited as ever.

If you missed this Tunes on Tuesdays, try not to miss the next one! Next Tuesday, July 31st, Renaissance – Music With A Message Band, will be performing in Co-op from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on the Section 1 Greenway. In case of rain, the performance will be moved to the Dreiser Auditorium.

Tunes on Tuesdays and Wicked Wednesdays, sponsored by the Riverbay Fund and New York City Council Member Andy King, are exciting ways to get together with the community and groove to some great music, so come out and enjoy the free concerts! (See more photos on page 11)

Come experience the Trackless Train, Aqua Extreme, Giant Slip & Slide and Lil Splash Slide at Splash Day, being held Monday, July 30, in Section 5, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., on the Section 5 Greenway, 120 Erskine Place.

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

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

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

Get Ready To Be Rocked At Tunes on Tuesdays The Summer Outdoor Concert Series, sponsored by the Riverbay Fund and Council Member Andy King, continues this week with Tunes on Tuesdays, July 31, 7 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. when Renaissance “Music With A Message” takes the Section 1 Greenway stage, 140 Benchley Place. Come out and support these amazing young performers.

Wicked Wednesdays returns on August 15, with Raine Torae, on the Section 5 Greenway, 120 Erskine Place.

Grab a blanket or lawn chair and come enjoy these free summer concerts.

In case of rain, come to room 31 in the Bartow Center for Tunes On Tuesdays and room 45 of the Einstein Center for Wicked Wednesdays.

Free Summer Youth Tennis The Co-op City Tennis program of New York Junior Tennis and Learning is offering free tennis instruction and play for children between 5 and 18 years old from 9 a.m. to noon each weekday this summer on the Co-op City Tennis Courts behind M.S 181.

Specialized instruction for children age 5 is offered from 9:15 to 10:15 a.m. each Wednesday and Friday. The program provides free racquets and equipment for use, free instruction regardless of skill level, and scheduled tournaments and specials events. Registration is in-person, on-site every morning the program is in session.

The program is directed by Lorrain Alexander and funded through the office of City Councilman Andy King.

Bobby Sanabria and his 19-piece Multiuniverse Big Band had the audience on their feet in the Dreiser Auditorium last week when Tunes on Tuesdays moved indoors.

Photos by Madison McClain-Frederick and Leandra Alexander-Peters

Storage rental

Co-op City. At the time, Bargold rented 980 units at varying rates to shareholders depending on the size of the units.

With that contract set to expire on Aug. 2, 2005, the Board passed Resolution 05-48 in June 2005 which approved Riverbay renting and maintaining the Bargold storage units for a period of seven years and paying a monthly charge of $10 per month per storage unit to Bargold.

As the end of that contract approached on July 31, 2012, the Board approved an amended second reading of resolution 12-15 in March 2012 which not only extended the Riverbay-Bargold agreement for another seven years, but added a modification that “any new locations be priced the same as similar existing storage units and that the rates be increased $1.00 per month of which $.25 is to be paid to Bargold.”

The terms of Resolution 12-15 went into effect in August 2012.

Since that time, additional storage space were identified when building association rooms in the basements were relocated in 2012 to more appropriate accommodations in the buildings and these and other open spaces in the basements were renovated into additional storage.

There are currently 1,153 basement storage units which are located in all high-rise buildings except for Building 31.

“In 2016, our department acquired the storage units and we immediately

began auditing them and found that there was a 32% vacancy rate,” said Danielle O’Connor, director of the Riverbay Parking, Leasing and Storage Department. “Two years later, we’re currently at 95%, and the current 5% vacancy rate accounts for units we’re unable to lease due to damage, and the turnover of about ten units per month due to cancellations or transfers.”

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since 2015 with basement storage units bringing in approximately $46,000 per month, Ms. O’Connor said.

Each building has an individual waiting list for basement storage units. In total, there are 1,030 shareholders on the combined waiting list. The wait for a storage unit in each building can vary anywhere from 1-20 years since supply is limited and most shareholders hold on to their leases long-term.

Riverbay Summer Interns

The 2018 Riverbay Institute Summer Internship Program kicked off on July 9. In an effort to recognize the work the interns do, the Co-op City Times will highlight them each week until the program concludes on Friday, August 24.

This week, we introduce Torrie Bennett, who is assigned to the Buildings and Grounds Department. Some of his responsibilities so far have been raking, weed whacking, garbage disposal and mowing lawns. Torrie is a student at Westchester Community College and plans to become a correcting officer in the near future. If you see Torrie and his fellow interns on the grounds as you go about your daily routine, be sure to thank these young men and women for the important work they are doing serving their community. —Brandon Ortiz

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space after six years of vacancy,” said Danielle O’Connor, Riverbay’s director of Parking and Leasing. “An extensive amount of work will need to be done before they open, but from the renderings they have shown us, the space will be modern and inviting. The spa will provide a new service to the community, as well as a significant increase in revenue.”

Envy Nails & Spa will offer nail services and spa services, including massages, facials, waxing, and other treatments. Work will begin after they have obtained all required permits, possibly in September or October. The store is estimated to open some time early next year, but the space will require a massive renovation by Envy so it’s difficult to set an exact date, O’Connor said.

Members of the Board voting to approve Resolution #18-23 for the lease were President Linda Berk, Bernie Cylich, Daryl Johnson, Francine Reva Jones, Andrea Leslie, Mary Pearson and Claudia Sampson. Voting no on the lease were Sonia Feliciano, Cheryl Jenkins, Kevin Lambright, Jerome Rice, Leah Richardson and Rod Saunders. Absent Board members were Leslie Peterson and Junius Williams.

Discussions have been held over the past several years about the possibility of using the former Bingo Hall space as a community youth center. However, consideration of the need to generate revenue from the large commercial space remained a concern. Negotiations were held with several potential tenants over the past several years, but none were concluded.

KZA, Riverbay’s outside commercial leasing agent, was the broker on the deal.

Riverbay will realize approximately $360,000 in annual revenues from the lease.

In other Board action at the July 25 meeting, directors approved a $392,000 contract for asbestos abatement work at the Dreiser Auditorium to JLS Group Inc. Three proposals were reviewed on the bid. The vote to approve the contract was 10-3, with two members absent. According to the resolution, Emergency #18-27, “the Dreiser Auditorium will require Asbestos Abatement before the bidding out and award of a contract for the construction phase to modernize the auditorium.”

The Board also approved a renewal of medical coverage for employees of Local 153 with Oxford/United Healthcare at an increase of 3.7% from August 1 to December 31, 2018. The vote on Emergency Resolution #18-24 was 13-0 with two absent.

(See Board resolutions on page 9.)

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Carrying Charge

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Animal Shelter Comments

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of Homes And Community Renewal (DCHR) when it accepted Riverbay’s twoyear budget that was passed in 2017.

The increase will raise the current average carrying charges from $220.54 per room, per month to $224.73 per room, per month, an increase of $4.19 per month.

Seniors may be eligible for SCRIE (Senior Citizens Rent Increase Exemption) and those who qualify, or are currently on SCRIE or DRIE (Disability Rent Increase Exemption), may be minimally affected by the carrying charge increase on August 1. For more information, call the city’s 3-1-1 hotline. SCRIE applications are also available at the Bartow Administrative Office. to September 30, in order to obtain more information.

Shareholders are encouraged to attend the September Open Board meeting to share their opinions on resident-installed surveillance cameras.

—Riverbay Management In addition, call in to Channel 12's monthly Q&A with Borough President Diaz, "Ask The Borough President," on Monday, July 30, between 4:306 p.m. The number is (718) 861-6800. This is an opportunity to speak directly with the borough president. Be sure to call, speak up and be heard.

If you SEE something, SAY SOMETHING!!!

718-671-3050 • Co-op City Public Safety

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HAPPENING in Co-op City !

Newsong Church’s Kids Carnival !

Newsong Church, led by Pastor Mike Tolone, held a kids’ carnival on the Section 5 baseball field this past Saturday, July 21. The event was a big success as hundreds of children and parents partook in numerous activities, such as face painting, animal balloons, several carnival games, temporary tattoos and bounce house! All kids received prizes in each activity in addition to ice cream, popcorn and lemonade, all for free! Everyone was surprised to see and meet the special guest, Black Panther!

Photos by David Martinez

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Co-op City Splash Day!

Co-op City families enjoyed a day outdoors on the Section 1 Greenway last Saturday, July 21. The children had loads of fun on the Giant Slip & Slide, Aqua Extreme and Lil Splash Slide. Many also enjoyed rides on the trackless train. This summer outdoor program is sponsored by the Riverbay Fund and Councilman Andy King.

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

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Letters to the Editor

Taxis Accessible To Wheelchairs But Not Scooters

New Neighborhood Policing Program Is A Plus

To the Editor: As a disabled person who has long lobbied for disabled accessible car service in New York City, I celebrated the news last winter when the Taxi and Limousine Commission mandated that a certain percentage of all for-hire vehicles operated by licensed car and cab service companies in New York City – including Uber and Lyft – be disabled accessible.

With the mandate taking affect this month – as 5% of all cars are now required to be disabled accessible – I was dismayed to find out that the mandate does not require cars to be accessible to persons who depend on motorized scooters to get around, like me.

I think this is a major oversight and flaw in the TLC’s new mandate. Many people, like myself, naturally need a motorized scooter to move around once they reach their destinations whether it be a medical clinic, a school, a shopping area or a cultural center like a theater, arena or museum.

With the mandate increasing over the next four years, and 25% of for-hire cars required to be accessible by 2022, I implore the TLC to correct this oversight and require a certain percentage of for-hire vehicles to also be able to accommodate motorized scooters and the disabled people who depend upon them.

—John Rose

To the Editor: The Neighborhood Policing Program’s Meet and Greet held by the NYPD on July 17 was an awesome event. I was so happy to hear about the NYPD goal of improving communication and collaboration between assigned police officers and community residents. The event reminded me of the days when you knew the cop on the block.

In open discussion at the meeting, I stated that I have resided in Co-op City for over twenty years and the only time I've seen a police car is when they are giving out tickets or when someone calls 9-1-1. I also stated how pleased I am to hear that NYPD will assign two officers to Co-op City to patrol our community. The officers, Dean Cassells and Jessica Griesinger, gave me their cards with their cell and office numbers.

Our building association will resume again in September of this year and I will try and invite the officers to attend an association meeting. Thank you, Chief Rodney K. Harrison, Chief of Patrol Services, for implementing this new program and making it available in Co-op City.

—Azzie Mitchell

First Reading Resolution #18-25 SUBMITTED BY: Linda Berk SECONDED BY: Rod Saunders BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING DATED: July 25, 2018

WHEREAS, Resolution 16-22 approved a community complaint fine for “HH- Failure to abide by the New York City Animal a Waste and Leash Law-$250:” and WHEREAS, the Board believes that Community Complaint “HH” should be amended to encompass all pet laws, including, but not limited to, mandatory rabies vaccinations.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that, subject to DHCR approval, the Board approves the following revision to Co-op City’s community complaint fines: (HH) Failure to abide by the New York City Animal Waste & Leash law and all other state and local laws regarding the licensing, vaccination and control of dogs and other pets—$250;” and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That Management and the President are directed to take all necessary action to carry out this Resolution; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED That this Resolution shall take effect within thirty (30) days of DHCR approval.

Handicapped Signs Needed In Outer Circles To the Editor: Mr. Rose, your intentions are just, but you must give contact information in order to get a response. I have tried to reach out to seniors to write to our local leaders to insist “Handicapped Parking Only” signs be installed in our circles.

I believe it’s a crime how some people use all types of placards, vests, and other devices to accommodate themselves and their families in finding legal parking.

Shamefully, the 45th Pct. doesn’t seem to enforce all the parking laws here. I’ve seen people actually passing placards to another when they leave.

My email nrl6724@gmail.com. Those concerned, please write to your local leaders for action. Handicapped signs are a must in the outer circles!

—Nick Liberati

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(See page 9 for more Resolutions) 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.

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CCPD Offers Important Summer Driving Safety Info.

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Avenue, Bronx, NY 10465. Counties Served: Bronx. Hours: Spanish Speaking The Department of Public Safety is bringing you Technicians, By appointment only. Phone: 718-822-4116. a special article on summer driving safety. We have Never put a rear facing infant seat in the front seat of any auto. Almost every heard several media events where children have vehicle manufactured today has driver and passenger side airbags. Some cars have manual or weight sensitive disable switches, but mechanical devices can been left in cars with tragic results. fail in some situations. The airbag can propel the car seat into the seat back with This article is extremely relevant if you drive with enough force to seriously injure or kill the child. Never hold a child on your lap children or elderly persons in your vehicle, especially while driving or while seated in the front seat. The force of the airbag throwing during the summer months. The temperatures inside of a the child against you could be fatal. You should (Continued on page 26) stopped vehicle can elevate very quickly. This can even occur when you are the driver of the vehicle.

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

CONTRACT OPPORTUNITIES During the summer, it may be likely that drivers There are no contract opportunities to list this week. Please check back again next week. might be taking more trips and transporting children or other passengers in their vehicles. Motor EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES vehicle accidents are the number one killer of children. It is very important that all drivers are aware of the rules and regulations regarding the appropriate restraint system for passengers of all ages.

Using the proper car seat greatly increases children’s safety when they ride in a vehicle. Every person riding in a vehicle should be appropriately buckled up every time you drive your vehicle.

It is a good idea to have a professional check the installation of your car seat. Car Seat inspection check sites are available via www.seatcheck.org or via www.nhtsa.gov. Local sites are as follows – NYC Department of Transportation, Access Safety City, 672 W 158th St., New York, NY 10032.

Hours: Weekday checks by appointment, and 2nd Saturday of each month, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.; Phone: 212-795-3046 Bronx Safe City (NYC DOT), 837 Brush

Public Safety Report

BY LIEUTENANT PAM APOLLO

OPPORTUNITIES AT CO-OP CITY

Public Safety Blotter July 15 – July 21, 2018 July 15 – 2085 Bartow Avenue One male was arrested in front of the Sangria Café for acting disorderly. The male was issued a summons and was returned to Staten Island on an open warrant.

July 16 – 2037 Bartow Avenue A search is underway for two males wanted for assaulting a store owner as the accomplice stole items. A store employee received minor injuries as a result. An investigation is ongoing.

July 16 – 920 Baychester Avenue A cooperator left their apartment door ajar while disposing of garbage. Later, she realized someone had entered her apartment and stole her purse with various items within. An investigation is underway.

July 16 - 140 Donizetti Place A cooperator was cited for leaving a pot on the stove while he went to the store causing FDNY to respond.

July 18 – 120 Benchley Place Two males entered a fenced-in area where there were conspicuously posted “no trespassing” signs.

The males told officers they were going fishing.

The males were issued summonses for trespassing.

July 19 – 100 Co-op City Blvd.

Numerous CCPD and NYPD officers responded to this location for report of a violent fight. Upon arrival, it was discovered that a male had apparently assaulted a relative. The male was arrested and the relative was taken to a hospital for treatment.

July 21 – 100 Erdman Place A compactor trash fire was extinguished by the FDNY with no injuries or property damage.

Please Visit The Bartow Administration Office To See All Jobs Posted.

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Incumbents and Candidates Appeal for Votes

traveled by Bus 26 and Bus 28, both cut in 2010.

Hochul promised to get back to us with answers.

Although I believe our requests were neither costly nor outlandish, we have yet to receive a response from her First Vice President or from the governor concerning the PSC or the MTA. Others Get Bus Services Restored – Last week, some Board members attended the Co-op City Gets Studied Bronx Democratic Party Annual Dinner. Among the While the MTA had restored services throughout invited speakers were incumbents running for re-elec- our city and even added new ones, after eight years, tion and new candidates endorsed by the Democratic the transportation agency still has no plans to restore Party. All appealed for support and votes in the Demo- those two bus routes. Instead, it intends to conduct cratic primaries and in the November general elections. yet another study (the first one was a six-month surOne speaker who comes to mind is Lieutenant vey begun in July 2013).

Is the prospect of this latest study met by cries of Governor Kathy Hochul, seeking votes for herself and for Governor Andrew Cuomo. However, in my protest from our elected officials? No. What we hear, opinion, what was missing in her speech was a rea- rather, is the deathly silence of acquiescence, the son why we should support them, especially on same response officials offered when the first survey issues that impact Co-op City. Perhaps she thought it was announced, five years ago. would take up too much time to explain, or that Just be patient, we are lectured by our assemblyman.

Cuomo and Hochul’s eight years in Albany was Because of these cuts, many of our bus riders end enough of a reason to ask for four more. up paying double fare. Therefore, many cooperators However, readers may recall that on January 9 of were relieved when, earlier this year, both the State this year, Kathy Hochul attended a Co-op City Town Assembly and the State Senate adopted legislation Hall meeting to review the governor’s recent State of offering a second free MTA transfer. the State report. A small delegation of Board members To our dismay – and adding insult to injury – Govand Management met with her prior to her address and ernor Cuomo vetoed that bill, although subway riders submitted some requests: One was that she and Cuomo have enjoyed unlimited transfers within the system. intervene on our behalf by asking the State Public Serv- Why did the governor nix this good piece of legislaice Commission (PSC) to reject Con Edison’s arbitrary tion? and capricious proposals to alter stand-by credit proRe-elect Us that, in the past, had earned Riverbay And yet we are expected to re-elect those same gram protocols several millions of dollars annually. The utility’s pro- politicians in November. posals could reduce those stand-by credit substantially.

United States Has the Lowest Voter Turnout Second, we submitted 8,000 petitions signed by coopIt is no secret the United States has one of the lowest erators calling for full restoration by the MTA of routes voter turnout rates of any established democracy. Only a little more than half of the US voting age population participated in the 2016 elections. One reason is the fact that Election Day is on a Tuesday in November. Americans have been voting on Tuesday after the first Monday in November since 1845 when Congress decided to set a national election day.

Director’s Viewpoint

Bernard Cylich

Because families would travel to towns for Wednesday’s market-day, Congress determined it would be convenient for them to vote the day before. However, in the modern period, people work on Tuesdays, it has become less a practical day. To overcome this problem, 37 states allow registered voters to vote early.

No Early Voting in NYS New York State is one of thirteen states that does not allow early voting. In the 2016 election, NYS ranked 42nd in voter turnout, with only 59% eligible voters voting. As Governor Cuomo acknowledged to explain why we have such a dismal election-day turnout is because we have some of the most outdated election laws in the country and he, therefore, proposed automatic registration, same-day registration and early voting. For years, there have been attempts to update New York’s voting laws, but resistance from Republicancontrolled Senate has led to the failure of these bills.

In January of this year, Democrat Senator Brian Kavanagh introduced a bill that reflected Cuomo’s proposals, allowing eight-day early voting, modernize voter registration and cut red tape. Likewise, Republican Senator Betty Little introduced a companion bill.

And in the Assembly, Democratic Assemblywoman Nily Rozic sponsored their version of these bills.

Assembly Adopts Voter Reforms – Senate Pigeon-Holds Theirs On February 12, 2018, Governor Cuomo, drawing on both Senate voter reform bills, announced a 30-day budget amendment to provide $7 million to fund the early registration program. However, Senate Republicans removed that provision when the budget was adopted in March. In mid-April, the Assembly passed their election reform bills; authorize 7-day early voting; overhaul registration process; online registration.

Unfortunately, Republican Senate leadership referred their bills to their Election Committee which pigeonholed them, not releasing them before the Senate closed shop in June. How convenient?

And Senate members of the Independent Democratic Conference who had surrendered the Senate control to Republicans raised no objections. Why? November’s Election And Election Reforms Hopefully in November, voters will elect a new Senate that will, together with the Assembly, overhaul New York States’ archaic voter rules, democratize it, which I am certain will encourage greater voter participation.

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Board of Directors’ Meeting - July 25, 2018

Second Reading: #18-22

Amended Second Reading – Resolution #18-13 SUBMITTED BY: Linda Berk SECONDED BY: Kevin Lambright BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING, DATED: July 25th, 2018

WHEREAS, Riverbay is seeking Rental and Maintenance service of Uniforms for multiple departments; and WHEREAS, the Procurement Department sent out seven (7) request for proposals; and WHEREAS, we received three (3) proposals which were reviewed in detail by the Project Manager; and WHEREAS, the Project Manager reviewed all the bids and has determined Clean Rental Services, Inc. is the lowest qualified bidder (Recommendation attached); and WHEREAS, there will be a weekly rental rate of $5.70 for 49 Power Plant Personnel, $5.70 for 13 Maintenance Personnel, $5.70 for 1 Janitorial Person-

nel, $1.70 for 2 Motor Pool Personnel and $1.90 for all other personnel for a total not to exceed contract amount of $219,570.00 plus annual insurance if management deems warranted.

NOW THEREFORE, LET IT BE RESOLVED: that the proposed contract 3210 (REBID) with Clean Rental Services, Inc. be approved as recommended by Management in accordance with Board of Directors Resolution #85-16 and amended by Board of Directors Resolution #95-44 and the President is hereby authorized to execute the contract and Management is authorized to take all steps necessary to make this action effective.

YES: Berk, Cylich, Feliciano, Jenkins, Johnson, Jones, Lambright, Leslie, Pearson, Rice, Richardson, Sampson, Saunders ABSENT: Peterson, Williams PASSED

Second Reading: #18-23 SUBMITTED BY: Claudia Sampson SECONDED BY: Linda Berk BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING DATED: July 25th, 2018

WHEREAS, Envy Nails and Spa, Inc., has requested a lease from Riverbay Corporation for the premises at 2081 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, New York, to be used as a nail salon and spa services; and WHEREAS, the term of the lease is 10 years with one 5 year renewal option and annual rental rates are within the provisions of Resolution #85-16 as amended by Resolution #95-44; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the lease agreement for the premises at 2081 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, New York, by and between Riverbay Corporation, Owner, and Envy Nails and Spa, Inc., Tenant, containing the terms as negotiated by Riverbay Corporation’s management is hereby approved as submitted by management in accordance with Resolution #85-16 as amended by Resolution #95-44; and be it FURTHER RESOLVED, that the President of the Corporation is authorized to sign the lease agreement and related documents on behalf of Riverbay Corporation.

YES: Berk, Cylich, Johnson, Jones, Leslie, Pearson, Sampson NO: Feliciano, Jenkins, Lambright, Rice, Richardson, Saunders ABSENT: Peterson, Williams PASSED

SUBMITTED BY: Leah Richardson SECONDED BY: Sonia Feliciano BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING DATED: July 25th, 2018

WHEREAS, Dr. Lewis Wolstein has requested a lease from Riverbay Corporation for the premises at 100 DeKruif Place, Unit B, Bronx, New York, to be used for practice of podiatry; and WHEREAS, the term of the lease is 5 years with one 5 year renewal option and annual rental rates are within the provisions of Resolution #85-16 as amended by Resolution #95-44; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the lease agreement for the premises at 100 DeKruif Place, Unit B, Bronx, New York, by and between Riverbay Corporation, Owner, and Dr. Lewis Wolstein, Tenant, containing the terms as negotiated by Riverbay Corporation’s management is hereby approved as submitted by management in accordance with Resolution #85-16 as amended by Resolution #95-44; and be it FURTHER RESOLVED, that the President of the Corporation is authorized to sign the lease agreement and related documents on behalf of Riverbay Corporation.

YES: Berk, Cylich, Feliciano, Jenkins, Johnson, Jones, Lambright, Leslie, Pearson, Rice, Richardson, Sampson, Saunders ABSENT: Peterson, Williams PASSED

DR. LEWIS WOLSTEIN Podiatrist — Foot Specialist NOW ACCEPTING GHI!!

NOW ACCEPTING AETNA!!

• Practicing in Co-op City since 1975

Emergency Resolution: #18-24

• Board Certified in Foot Surgery

SUBMITTED BY: Linda Berk SECONDED BY: Rod Saunders BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING: July 25, 2018

WHEREAS, Riverbay provides medical insurance to Local 153 employees; and WHEREAS, the medical insurance for such employees ends July 31, 2018; and WHEREAS, Riverbay’s broker, Corporate Plans Retirement Strategies, LLC/Benefit Malls, reviewed renewal plan options under the current medical insurance provider Oxford/United Healthcare and recommends Riverbay renew with Aetna’s Open Access Exclusive Provider Organization (OAEPO) plan tier, effective August 1, 2018 to December 31, 2018, with a -2.03% reduction below Oxford’s renewal costs; and WHEREAS, the renewal of the Local 153 health plan with Aetna for the period August 1, 2018 to December 31, 2018 will increase present costs by 3.7 %.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board approves that Riverbay renew medical coverage for Local 153 employees with Aetna’s Open Access Exclusive Provider Organization (OAEPO) plan tier, effective August 1, 2018 to December 31, 2018, with a 3.7 % increase over current costs.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Resolution shall take effect immediately.

YES: Berk, Cylich, Feliciano, Jenkins, Johnson, Jones, Lambright, Leslie, Pearson, Rice, Richardson, Sampson, Saunders ABSENT: Peterson, Williams PASSED (See Page 13 For More Resolutions)

• ALL conditions of the foot treated • We

accept most health insurance plans

• Participating in the Medicare Diabetic Shoe Program • Evening and Saturday appointments

Dr. Lewis Wolstein

Call:

“Se Habla Español”

718.671.7226 100 DeKruif Place

Building 8 • Ground Floor Section 1 • Co-op City • Bronx, NY 10475

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The Bronx Animal Care Shelter – the Bronx’s Pets or Our Community’s Youngsters Director’s Viewpoint

Rod Saunders

Second Vice President

Thursday evening, July 19th, along with many shareholders, I attended the Bronx Borough President’s public hearing on the proposed new Bronx Animal Care Shelter, targeted by the City of New York, for erection in the Bay Plaza Mall. The shelter will be located between the Red Lobster restaurant and the Adelstein Family senior housing multiple dwelling.

As reported by our Co-op City Times Associate Editor, Bill Stuttig, I was there to lend my voice and support to the vast majority of shareholders who are adamantly opposed to the shelter being built here in our community, and instead demand that the city make every effort to reconsider the Bartow Avenue site and seriously consider erecting the site at an alternative location.

In the final analysis, it all comes down to what is more important to the City of New York – Co-op City’s children, or the borough of the Bronx’s pets!

Is the newly proposed Bronx animal care shelter more important to “OUR” community than young boys & girls?

Does the Co-op City community deserve a proposed $60 million building for pet care shelter, or community center for our youngsters here in Co-op City.

Based upon the presentation made by the city at the borough president’s hearing, the pets appear to have had the upper hand.

Many years ago, the Gloria Wise Boys and Girls Club tried to establish ownership of the same property for a community center. Then politics got involved.

The rejected proposal for the same site by the Bloomberg administration was to build a YMCA with a men’s shelter attached. I believe that the same proposal was made to the Williamsbridge/Wakefield community. Both communities rejected that offer, however, through political advocacy, funding was granted to the Williamsbridge/Wakefield community, and there is a current proposal for a new Boy & Girls Club to be built in the Spellman H.S. area.

Since the mid 1980’s, when the majority of Coop City’s majority population transitioned, elected officials have made various decisions in regards to what’s best for New York City here in Co-op City.

Former Mayor Dinkins put a homeless shelter in a former motel here despite the community’s objection. We identified a number of unoccupied multiple dwellings in the E. Tremont/Fulton Ave. area.

With renovations, these buildings would have served the homeless population with housing, city services, and accessible public transportation. They put the shelter here where it remains today.

Then came Bay Plaza; next, the Gunhill bus terminal (and the city reneged on many promises surrounding the site), then the mowing down of hundreds of full-grown trees in the middle of the night to make way for the Peartree Mall, then the Charter School in Section 5 (originally selected to be in School District 12), then the proposed Metro-North station, with no proposed parking, and more traffic, and now a $60 million animal care center that our community, the community board, our city councilman, our state senator, and our sssemblyman, have all spoken out as being against.

I witnessed a significant number of people speak out on behalf of the shelter, including one or two from Co-op City. Those from other areas of the Bronx who stood before the panel explained that there was no down side to bringing their pets by public transportation across town by bus, if necessary, to Co-op City to provide health care for their pets.

They will have no problem driving their cars to the proposed 29 parking spaces, or dealing with any increased traffic on Bartow Avenue that the proposed shelter would surely create.

Shareholder Michelle Marbury, Board Director Francine Reva Jones and I, remained in the room until the very last person spoke before the borough president’s panel.

Director Jones was good enough to ask the ques-

tion that I forgot to ask the city’s representative, are that opposed to the shelter, then why don’t you which was, “Did you ever consider bringing a probring the building to my community instead?” posed animal care center to the Riverdale commuNot one person made such a statement, but many nity.” The question was rhetorical because I knew wanted to label our speakers with the “you can better. We all know why! build it anywhere, but my community” mentality.

The last three individuals who spoke before the In the past, I have written letters to the editor panel gave testimony that 1). A shelter in Co-op City exhorting the Co-op City community to raise our would be great for City Islanders; 2) that an injured, level of political sophistication. For Co-op City to presumably abandoned cat, found on someone’s get respect, we have to always stand together, raise property in Woodlawn, had a chip on it from a Coour voices, vote in the largest numbers possible, op City address, and finally, 3). that no matter how and make our city’s leadership respect us! many voters who live in Co-op City are against the Co-op City must be treated with respect. The same shelter that the politicians should be less concerned “respect” afforded to communities like Riverdale, about our voting bloc and more concerned about the Crown Heights, and Roosevelt Island. shelter’s impact for the borough!

At the borough president’s hearing, your Board No one – not one individual – who spoke in of Directors stood up for the majority of Co-op City. favor of the animal care shelter stepped up to the I can be contacted at rsaunders@riverbay microphone and said, “If the Co-op City residents board.com.

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Tunes on Tuesdays With Bobby Sanabria THE EQUALIZER 2 was a phenomenal follow up to the first one. An exceptional sequel that hits all the marks that made the first one an amazing film.

In many ways, in my opinion, I thought it was even better than the first one.

In THE EQUALIZER 2, the story was more fleshed out, had great character development, and included some of the more fantastic side-plots that I ever saw.

The story with the old man about his sister truly touched me and was very heartbreaking. I loved that. I don’t think it is anything new to realize how incredible Denzel Washington is.

In this film, and his first sequel, in fact, knocked it outta the park again! Featured some scenes to back-up his two Oscars for sure. He was brutal in this film. Actually, probably his most brutal as he has ever been. Had some of the more vicious combat I’ve seen outside of John Wick.

THE EQUALIZER 2 was very gritty, as per usual from the great Antoine Fuqua who makes a dope comeback for the sequel as the filmmaker. The end

BY ANATOLIY BUDNITSKIY

sequence in the storm is a jaw-dropper and totally intense for like about 40 minutes.

That whole sequence was fantastic! The sequel also had a great cast. Melissa Leo, while only in the film for a short time, totally delivered and made the film have a dramatic beat that a fantastic actress such as herself can do for sure when she bows out. Pedro Pascal was great as well. He is definitely becoming a great actor and kind of underrated for the time being. He was bad as hell in this! THE EQUALIZER 2 was amazing all-around and it was better if not equally impressive as the first one.

I think there should be a threequel for sure because this one is very popular and will make a great amount of money.

And yeah…it’s Denzel so his films pay for themselves. A great big niner!

THE EQUALIZER 2, RATED R, 121 MINUTES, 2018 Denzel Washington – Robert McCall Pedro Pascal – Dave York Melissa Leo – Susan Plummer Antoine Fuqua – Director

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Locked Out

homes. Still, the complex must follow income “rainy day fund” had existed in the past, it was no guidelines to be entitled to some tax relief. The New longer feasible. In a 15,000 unit complex, it’s most York State Housing (aka Homes) and Community likely a rainy day somewhere on any given day. This is again a reminder that we are not tenants, we are Renewal agency is our overseer. Our empty nesters Secretary shareholders responsible for taking care of some of are financially prohibited from downsizing due to our own rainy days! This reality makes good neighan arbitrary rule by HCR. (To downsize for the purHello, Co-op citizens. bors all the more important. pose of lowering the monthly carrying charges, the I thank Dock Henry’s concern for my expensive So what is this Ill Wind/No Good reference senior must raise the current equity for the new broken lock situation of a while back. I was indeed about?

If it weren’t for my offering to loan Mr. apartment.

The difference between the original complaining about the rising cost of everything, as Labeach our electric frying pan to get him through equity and the new equity can amount to thousands had my father before me and his before him. The the gas outage period, I might never have met the of dollars.) We have asked the Lt. Governor to look inevitable up-Up-UP of everything, with the excepinto this recent rule, but have gotten no response. two-time Olympic Gold Medal-winning octogenartion of personal income, is a near universal complaint.

When will we get a response? By September 13th?” ian. The gas came back before he needed to use the Doesn’t this put our August 1.9% increase into pergadget, so I’ll get to chat with him some more when (September 13th is Democratic primary day.) spective? I have a one bedroom, so, if my arithmetic is I go pick it up. It was also the first time I saw the It’s an Ill Wind That Blows No Good correct, I’ll be seeing a $14.67 increase. I can live with interior of a townhouse apartment. It was very nice.

A gas leak in the Earhart Lane Townhouses blew that. However, the bigger the apartment, the bigger the But I think I’ll keep my bird’s eye view. a bit of good my way, from my perspective. increase. I understand that not every co-operator can Animal Shelter Healing You might remember a gas leak in the Section 5 tolerate the increase as easily as I can. SCRIE and I attended the animal shelter hearing held by BorTownhouses was located and repaired a few weeks DRIE residents are exempt from these increases if ough President Ruben Diaz. It wound up being quite ago. Unfortunately, the final inspection of the repair their income falls below a certain amount. Others a raucous event. Mind you, we were quite wellline caused much inconvenience for the residents in will struggle with the increase. It is a fine balance mannered before being provoked by a disrespectful those apartments. Last Monday, after two and a half we need to maintain to keep our corporation afloat and well-maintained while serving our shareholders. days without gas, a gentleman named Byron Labeach, operative brought in by the opposition. Having a poorly, non-centrally placed animal shelter in a dogacting as the group’s spokesman, called me to find We all need to fit into the income parameters free area will just encourage other residents to try to out what was what with the situation. The Korean when we apply to live in Co-op City. Financial cirbend the pet policy rules.

Conflict Veteran felt it had been four or five stovecumstances can change due to unemployment, sickWe all knew this was a pet free community, and less days by the time he called.

Time does not fly ness, divorce, death of a partner, or watching a full even more so, a dog free community, when we when a needed appliance is on the fritz. house become an empty nest.

Warren Mitchell from the General Manager’s accepted the terms of our occupancy. Some people, A Question for the Lt. Governor arguably, need Emotional Support Animals, but othoffice explained the situation to me.

To get the gubernatorial and lieutenant A forum with the ers just push the envelope because they enjoy havgubernatorial candidates will have taken place in Pur- “safety sign-off” from Con Edison once Riverbay ing a dog’s company. Please know — your neighbor replaced the faulty valve on the gas line, each unit chase, N.Y., by the time you read this. I submitted a does not share your love for your dog. needed its stove cut off for inspection. There are 68 question to the candidates regarding our ability to We moved in with two cats and inherited one units and it took from Saturday till Monday to gain downsize apartments upon a senior’s request. Permore a few years later from one of our grandmothentrance into each apartment.

He correctly expected haps my question was put to Lt. Governor Kathy ers. (We inherited a canary from the other.) Our cats that Con Edison would give the “all clear” someHochul. Perhaps not. This is the question I submitted: and our bird never barked and never left home.

“A question for Kathy Hochul from a Co-op City, time that afternoon. Which is what happened.

That made all the difference.

Mr. Labeach asked at the time if Con Edison or Bronx constituent.

718-219-2211; mpearson@riverbay.com.

Riverbay would reimburse the cost of meals that “According to the NYC Housing Authority, tenreplaced home cooking ants must live in apartments that are appropriate for during the period of the their family size, and since thousands of apartments outage. I passed his are under-occupied, NYCHA encourages empty query on to Mr. Mitchell nesters to downsize. Co-op City is, of course, not a who said that though a housing project, we are not tenants, we own our

Director’s Viewpoint

Mary Pearson

Black Forum

Food Pantry Update Black Forum needs your help as we continue to fight to reopen the food pantry. We are asking for those who have or know of someone who has benefited from the pantry to submit a note of support. We also welcome support from those who are not clients. These notes will be delivered to Riverbay executives and Board of Directors and local community leaders. The note can be as long or as short as you want. It can be a simple sentence that says, “I need the pantry open because I am on a fixed income.”

Your submission can be anonymous or you can share your name. Please indicate what you would prefer.

Here are some thoughts to consider when writing a note: how has the presence of a pantry impacted your/someone else's life; how has the absence of the pantry impacted your/someone else's life.

These are only suggestions. You can write whatever comes to your heart. We want to make sure decision-makers for Co-op City hear your voice. Some in Coop City do not believe that hunger exists in our community.

The notes can be emailed, mailed, or dictated over our voicemail. The contact information is below. Paper and pens for writing notes will be available outside of the pantry (Dreiser, room 20) by Saturday, July 28. You can leave your note in the provided envelope. Black Forum is ready to reopen the pantry as soon as Riverbay provides a viable space. Contact: coopcityblackforum@gmail.com, 718-320-8035, P.O. Box 563, Bronx, NY

10475.

Defensive Driving Course Defensive Driving courses have ended for the season. The classes will return in September 2018. The dates will be posted during the summer. Thank you to all students who joined us this season.

We look forward to meeting new ones come fall. Remember, you can lower your liability insurance cost by 10% and remove up to four points from your driver’s license. The class is $35 and is held in Dreiser Loop. Hope to see you this fall.

Sugar House Casino – Philadelphia, PA Saturday, September 22. A few seats remain. The cost is $45 with a $20 slot play casino rebate. NO REFUNDS. We are accepting monies now. Payment is due by September 8. Seats are issued when complete payment has been received. No exceptions. We look forward to winning with you! Please call 917-209-5334 or 718-320-0033 if you have questions.

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

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

—D. Illis

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

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

Most Union and Insurance Plans Accepted.

HIP CMO (Montefiore) Health Plan Accepted.

We participate in Postal Workers, Mail Handlers, Letter Carriers, Verizon Workers, 1199, GHI, Blue Shield, Empire Plan, Medicare, Travelers, United Health Care and many other union and major medical plans.

Se Habla Español MEDICARE ACCEPTED • HOUSE CALLS BY APPOINTMENT

Diabetic Patients with Medicare may be eligible for shoes.

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Committee Report

Riverbay Sales And Leasing Committee Report Francine R. Jones, chairperson Leslie Peterson, co-chair Meeting date: May 17, 2018

Eight (8) people attended the meeting.

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

2. Residential Sales Update The Sales director was unable to attend the meeting and a representative delivered the Sales Report, which included the following information as of the end of April 2018: A. Move-Ins totaled: 31 B. Move-Outs totaled: 38 C. Transfers totaled: 7 D. Applicants on waiting list totaled: 5,334 E. Applicants on Transfer waiting list totaled: 130 F. Available Units totaled: 107 G. Vacant Units totaled: 229 3. Commercial Leasing Update The Commercial Leasing director discussed the following: • The common area maintenance (CAM) charges are paid by the commercial tenants, which are for snow removal, trash removal, maintaining and power washing bricks and sidewalks.

• Organizations might be abusing in-kind service by charging a fee to people who attend their events.

• Updates on the status of the commercial establishments in the three community centers.

• A question was asked as to why there are cinder blocks on the grass outside of Garage #1 and the director responded that they will be removed tonight.

Garage #1 will be power washed, lines painted, black top reflective arrows, new signage, installation of wheel stops and other improvements.

4. Riverbay Board Elections – How to get shareholders to vote.

The chair explained that over the past few years, the election period was extended because we failed to reach a quorum (1/3) of the shareholders to vote in the election. This was believed to be due to apathy, dissatisfaction and/or subletting. This is the second year that online voting is being permitted. A Board resolution was proposed providing consequences to non-voters, but the Board decided that educating the community would be best. The Board president advised the committee to continue discussions and make additional recommendations to the Board. The committee came up with the following: • Talk to our neighbors about voting; • Email friends and neighbors reminding them to vote; • Encourage them to attend the live forums and/or watch the televised forums; • Remind our friends and neighbors to read the candidates’ statements in the CC Times; • Discuss voting in our building association meetings; • The building associations could ask for volunteers to sit in the lobby and assist cooperators in voting; • Make announcements about voting at all Co-op City events; • Management should discuss voting at the New Cooperators Orientation meetings.

During the 2017 Board election, Riverbay Management periodically placed reminder notices in all the buildings and many times on each floor throughout the election. They also made several Robocalls.

Lease Resolution #18-26 SUBMITTED BY: Linda Berk SECONDED BY: Francine Reva Jones BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING DATED: July 25th, 2018

WHEREAS, Dreiser Mall Pharmacy LLC, has requested a lease from Riverbay Corporation for the premises at 133 Dreiser Loop, Bronx, New York, to be used as a pharmacy, optical and homecare products; and WHEREAS, the term of the lease is 5 years with one 5 year renewal option and annual rental rates are within the provisions of Resolution #85-16 as amended by Resolution #95-44; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the lease agreement for the premises at 133 Dreiser Loop, Bronx, New York, by and between Riverbay Corporation, Owner, and Dreiser Mall Pharmacy LLC, Tenant, containing the terms as negotiated by Riverbay Corporation’s management is hereby approved as submitted by management in accordance with Resolution #85-16 as amended by Resolution #95-44; and be it FURTHER RESOLVED, that the President of the Corporation is authorized to sign the lease agreement and related documents on behalf of Riverbay Corporation.

YES: Berk, Cylich, Feliciano, Jenkins, Johnson, Jones, Lambright, Leslie, Pearson, Rice, Richardson, Sampson, Saunders ABSENT: Peterson, Williams PASSED

Happy 80th Birthday, Pat!

Board Director Francine Reva Jones (left) and Deborah C. Nelson (right), first vice president of the African-American Association, celebrated the 80th birthday of Patricia Bonaparte-Mayo (center) last Saturday, July 21, at the beautiful Oyster Bay Park and Beach on Long Island. There was good music, good food and good company. Many of Pat's friends and neighbors rode the bus that she rented in order for everyone to attend. Pat's family was also in attendance. Pat is the mother of four children, the grandmother of 12 grandchildren and she has one great grandchild. Pat is an original shareholder of Co-op City since 1972 and is very active in the Co-op City community. She holds the position of president of the Building 33 Association, vice president of the Coalition of African-American Churches & Community Organizations of

Co-op City, Inc., a member of the Section Five Association and the Harriet Tubman Independent Democratic Club. Everyone wishes Pat many happy returns.

—Francine Reva Jones Pat and her family

Speedy Recovery, Mr. Warm!

We wish Mr. Marvin Warm a speedy recovery. He is currently recuperating at Kings Harbor Care Center. Mr. Warm has served as commander of the Jewish War Veterans Post 500 for the past eight years. The post, sadly, has had to cease operations due to dwindling membership.

Emergency Resolution #18-27 SUBMITTED BY: Rod Saunders SECONDED BY: Francine Reva Jones BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING, DATED: July 25th, 2018

WHEREAS, the Dreiser Auditorium will require Asbestos Abatement before the bidding out and award of a contract for the construction phase to modernize the auditorium; and WHEREAS, Riverbay sent out requests for proposals for the abatement; and WHEREAS, we received three (3) proposals which were reviewed in detail by the Project Manager; and WHEREAS, the Project Manager reviewed all the bids and has determined JLS Group Inc. is the lowest responsible bidder (Recommendation attached); and WHEREAS, prior to voting on this Resolution no Director has disclosed to the full Board any conflict of interest as required by NY Business Corporation Law Section 713.

NOW THEREFORE, LET IT BE RESOLVED: that the proposed contract #3267 with JLS Group, Inc. for a contract total of $392,000 plus 10% contingency ($39,200) be approved as recommended by Management in accordance with the Board of Directors Resolution #85-16 and amended by Board of Directors Resolution #95-44 and the President is hereby authorized to execute the contract and Management is authorized to take all steps necessary to make this action effective.

YES: Berk, Feliciano, Jenkins, Johnson, Jones, Lambright, Rice, Richardson, Sampson, Saunders NO: Cylich, Leslie, Pearson ABSENT: Peterson, Williams PASSED

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Retirees Of Dreiser Loop Travel Events: (price includes Coach Bus; located at Dreiser Loop, in front of H&R Block) • Sept. 9-14th (Sun.-Fri.), Myrtle Beach & Charleston, SC, Cancelled.

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

• Aug. 15th (Wed.), “The Donna Summer Musical” musical at the Lunt Fontanne Theatre. By popular demand, we are going again. About 10 seats are available; come join us. Showtime: 2:00 p.m. Price: $107. Deposit $57/Balance due ASAP. Contact: Lois Scott, 347-207-0523.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Our next Jazz Up Your Health With A Senior Spa Day will be sometime in the near future. Date to be determined. Call Claudette D, 718-379-4784 or Hattie L, 718-671-8449 if interested in joining us on our next Senior Spa Day. Attention! The Retirees need experienced parttime freelance drivers ASAP with a CDL license with Passenger endorsement with at least 3 years’ experience and a clean driving record. This volunteer position requires transporting members and friends safely to and from special events within the Bronx, as well as to outer boroughs. Stipend can be expected for each trip. Please call C. Davis at 718379-4784 and leave your name, telephone number and a brief message.

Note: The RDL will sponsor an AARP Driver Safety Class, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., on Wed., Sept. 12, at 177 Dreiser Loop, room 19, Bronx, NY. The instructor will be Ellie Minor. Fees are: $20 for AARP members and $25 for non-members. No cash will be accepted! Please bring your check or money order, made out to AARP, and your AARP membership ID card to the class. Only drinks allowed – NO FOOD! To register, call 718-379-0377, leave your name and phone number or call 718-671-4506.

Class size is limited, so please call early. No one will be admitted after the class has started.

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

No Standing/Parking In Dumpster Pads Shareholders are reminded that there is no standing or parking in the dumpster pads. These areas are strictly for the use of Riverbay Corporation vehicles. All unauthorized vehicles will be towed at vehicle owners’ expense.

Thank you for your cooperation.

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Rivers Run Community Garden

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

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 28th – Jazz Brunch with Ronald

Scott @ 1 p.m. (bring food) Rivers Run is open: • Tuesday – 4:00 p.m. to dusk • Wednesdays & Fridays – 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

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

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

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

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

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

—Gail Sharbaan

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Director’s Viewpoint

We Get Hit With Another Increase

Daryl Johnson

Within days of reading this viewpoint, everyone here will be receiving a 1.9 percent increase in the mail from Riverbay. Nevertheless, as mentioned before, we need to make some budget cuts here.

Who Said The Past Was Correct?

It’s easy to glance through the budgets and then decide that our cooperators should pay more money to live here. But, at some point, we need to review our budgets to see if our current operations are sustainable.

Currently, Riverbay has around 950 employees working in several departments. But, who designed that model? Who said that model was correct? Moreover, who is willing to be tough and say: We need to make some changes here?

Look, at one time, people were just hired here. So, there were allegations that some former directors simply brought people to management and said: “hire them.” Therefore, some directors had several members of their family and their friends working here.

And, now, look at the complaints: “They hung up the phone on me. They’re rude and nasty. Their work is horrible. They don’t know how to do their jobs.” I can go on and on. But, as you can see, we have some problems here that need to be corrected.

First, we need for everyone to understand that Riverbay is a housing corporation with limited funds.

And, that means that we can’t hire everyone. Next, we need to determine if we can continue to run a tremendous, weekly payroll along with costly pension and benefit packages.

Now, it’s easy to say, “We’re going to be fine.”

But, the reality of this matter is that the cost of these three items is only going to continue to go up. Therefore, it’s possible that we could be looking at annual increases and some large surcharges.

Bottom line: The board and management need to have a meeting to discuss these issues. Then, we need to make a decision on how we can make some improvements here. Also, there were outrageous allegations all over this community that board directors were not paying their monthly carrying charges.

But, was this statement true in all cases? Not with

Jewish War Veterans Post 500

Sadly, the Co-op City Jewish War Veterans Post 500 has to announce that due to a lack of members, we are forced to shut down. We thank the community for all they have done for us in the last 48 years of our existence.

—Commander Marvin Warm

Let us know…

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

me! And, I’m willing to have government officials come in and audit every single carrying charge statement that I’ve ever received. Thereafter, I’m willing to have their report on me printed on page 1 of the Co-op City Times. No nonsense. Print everything!

Co-op City 50th Anniversary How do you feel about getting another increase along with the fact that the expenses for our 50th anniversary party might run around $400,000? Personally, I absolutely disagree with throwing a big gala, hiring expensive party planners, and spending money on a lot of other things. For instance, can you believe that over $30,000 is allocated to be spent on a public relations firm?

Why? Do you think that it’s a huge waste of money to hire a public relations firm just for these events? What about those two party planners? Please think about these things when you get your statement.

Don’t Fall For Too Much Alcohol At times, people are leaving lots of empty bottles of alcohol and cups all over our benches and the ground. So, you have to wonder what’s going on with them. Yes, the city has changed their enforcement procedures in regards to public drinking. But, should people take advantage of this situation and start drinking and carrying on in public areas of our community? No! Look, this is a family community. So, we have to ask ourselves if we want to be known as a drunk or even as a person that likes to drink excessive amounts of alcohol. Again, the answer has to be no.

Now, yes, people might have friends that love to drink, get drunk, and just mess up. But, should we follow them and let them ruin our life? No! Online sources indicate the horrible effects of alcoholism. According to the AMA, “The disease is often progressive and fatal. It is characterized by impaired control over drinking, preoccupation with the drug alcohol, use of alcohol despite adverse consequences, and distortions in thinking, most notably denial. Each of these symptoms may be continuous

or periodic.”

Bottom line: There is plenty of assistance if someone needs help with alcohol abuse. So, please get that help. And, please remember that we care about you and we want things to work out well for you. Thank you.

Land Use Discussion A cooperator brought up some issues related to outside groups using our baseball fields. So, this matter will be discussed soon.

NYS Unclaimed Funds — This List Might Make Your Day Can you believe that the state is holding $15 billion of unclaimed funds? Can you believe that they’re returning $1 million every day to people that file legitimate claims with them? Now, it’s good to be skeptical. But, then, what are you going to do if your name shows up on this list?

Look, with over 50,000 residents here, Co-op City is a city within a city. So, it’s a stretch to say that at least one resident from here will not show up on this list. Anyway, here is the address for this site: http://www.osc.state.ny.us/ouf/index.htm Now, all you have to do is simply type in your name and look for your address. Then, you can file an immediate claim form or you can send a claim form to the state by mail. That’s it!

Close Personally, I don’t believe that our current budget is good for this community. So, I’m willing to meet with the board and management if they’re interested in making further cuts to our budget.

Thank you.

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

Also, please call me at 718-671-4544 if you would like to have a discussion with me. Okay, that’s it for now. So, please have a wonderful week. And, may God bless you and your family. Thank you.

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Coalition to Save Affordable Housing

Co-op City Loves JAZZ The Coalition to Save Affordable Housing wants to thank everyone for coming to our Jazz Party last Saturday night, making it such a success.

The trio, the guest players and singers and dancers, all helped turn our little evening into a Three-Alarm Bash.

Thanks to keyboardist Hiroshi Yamazaki for assembling the trio and introducing himself, bassist Gerald Massoud, and Graciliano Zambonin to Co-op City. We hope to see and hear them all around the complex again and again.

Thanks to the Cynthia Dixon Soul Latin Line Dancers for making everyone with two left feet jealous as heck over their fine moves. They delighted all.

Thanks to our own Co-op City instrumentalists who came to jam: Clifford Salter on baritone sax, Keith Witherspoon on alto sax, Edie Santiago on melodica. In a word…WOW! Thanks to the individual CTSAH members and friends Councilman King shakes a leg with Roberta at the who did so much to make the Co-op Pop-up Jazz Party sponsored by the Coalievening go so smoothly: Alethea tion To Save Affordable Housing.

Photo by Yvonne Grant Cherebin on chicken wings (and innovative balloon weights) duty; Stuart Edwards, Janice Brown, John Gale, Bruce Silberman, Nelson Sweeting, Yvette Vernon, Bernie Cylich, Andrea Leslie, Kelly Canzoneri and Judy Camacho (our vigilant treasurer). What a mess it would have been without you!

Let’s do it again some time soon!

—Mary Pearson

Broun Place Townhouse Association

On Broun Place: The summer is speeding by. Many of us are hot and hot under the collar. The association is here to unite and work together for a better Broun Place, Co-op City. Your townhouse association tries to do that. What would you like accomplished? Democracy, as we have it, relies on your participation. Please let your board in Broun Place know your needs and problems.

Your attendance enhances meetings and by delivering flyers and newspaper notices, we invite and encourage your participation.

Our first meeting will be announced and flyers will go out. It will likely be at your president’s home. Enjoy our beautiful floral gardens, sunflowers and roses abound.

Your vice president is Vivian Burrus; secretary, Grace Emanuel; treasurer, Lillian Richardson and Eva Kindaichi-Lazaar, president. Each member has worked very hard to fulfil their position. Thank you, ladies, and your president looks forward to continuing to work together with you. Thank you again to the Grounds staff for their hard work.

Last week, we attended several important meetings as your representative: an educational seminar where information, for example, on JASA, health, applying for benefit programs like SNAP and Access-A-Ride was distributed.

Saturday was a big day in Co-op City. For free, children got to play on huge water slides and ride around on a trolley. What a super, summer treat! In the evening, a wonderful live Jazz concert with refreshments on sale was available in Bartow Center. The music was extraordinary. Historically, Ms. Pearson has worked on creating musical gems in Jazz for years. Saturday, the line dance ladies were wonderful, too. Read and follow the Co-op City Times for the summer calendar.

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

Please communicate if you have a problem or question that a townhouse association can help you with. Although very busy, our CSO has promised to be more responsive to our problems. We have a new CSO representative too, Mr. Dixon. Welcome, Mr. Dixon, to our CSO office. By the way, it is really time for the word “tenant” to be exchanged for “cooperator” on our business forms.

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

Mr. Michael Miller is celebrated in memoriam this week. He was a life long resident and employee of the Sales Department who always acted for the cooperators. The Kindaichi/Lazaar family thanks neighbors for their condolences and cards. Best wishes to our sick neighbors for recovery.

—Eva Kindaichi-Lazaar

Building 32 Association

Cooperators have proven that Co-op City will not be ignored. The turnout among residents at the borough president's meeting on the animal shelter was well attended, as per our association president, Ms. Bailey. We have learned that we must be involved in order to maintain our rights. It is great to reside in a community of doers.

Our fellow cooperators need our assistance. The Black Forum Emergency Food Pantry needs our assistance. The pantry has been closed since March when a fire at the Town House restaurant also necessitated the shut-down of the pantry as well. The food pantry is overseen by the NYC Dept. of Health and the closure has caused a hardship for many of our cooperators. Please send a letter to the Black Forum at the following address, indicating the need for the pantry to be reopened, either at the original location or another one here in Co-op City. These letters can then be presented to the Riverbay Corporation, indicating the importance of the food pantry tor our fellow cooperators. The address is: Black Forum Emergency Food Pantry, Room 20, Dreiser Center, 177 Dreiser Loop, Bronx, NY 10475.

—Lorna Smith

Drammeh Center

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

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

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

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

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

—Elise Edwards

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Health News Early Cancer Detection: Is It Possible? Does It Help?

In one word, the answer is “yes.”

While cancer is a scary word for many people to hear, some cancers, if caught early before they have had a chance to grow and spread, can be treated and people can then live cancer free for many years.

Screening increases the chances of detecting certain cancers early, when they are most likely to be curable.

What is screening?

Screening is a series of tests to look for cancer in patients who do not currently have any symptoms. It is used to detect cancer in its early stages – a time when treatment works best. By catching more cancers at an early stage, screening can be a great way to reduce the number of deaths due to cancer.

Lung Cancer Screening Lung cancer is one of the deadliest cancers today, taking more lives than breast, colon, and prostate cancer combined. Only 18% of people who develop symptoms of lung cancer will live more than 5 years after diagnosis. The Bronx itself has one of the highest smoking rates in NYC, which can significantly affect the health of those living in the Bronx.

However, there is hopeful news. A National Lung Screening Trial showed that using CT scans (an image that looks at a portion of the body) with low dose radiation decreased the number of deaths from lung cancer by 20%. Given the overwhelming evidence, screening for lung cancer with CT scans is becoming the standard of care.

Montefiore Health System’s Lung Cancer Screening program is one of the largest programs in the country. At Montefiore, patients get screened, and have the opportunity to receive counseling from a dedicated

nurse practitioner who has more than 20 years of experience with lung cancer. With the lung cancer screening program, patients are also provided with various support networks to help them quit smoking.

Who is eligible for lung cancer screening?

Anyone between 55 – 77 years of age No signs or symptoms of having cancer Current smokers or those who have quit within the last 15 years Smoked a minimum of 30 pack for years (for example: 1 pack per day for 30 years, or 2 packs per day for 15 years) Have not had cancer within the past 5 years, and have never had lung cancer Lung cancer screening is covered by most insurances and Medicare. The screening test is quick and easy. Depending on the results, your doctor may recommend additional screening and follow up.

Breast Cancer Screening Based on multiple studies of modern screening mammography, women who have regular mammograms are more likely to have breast cancer found early, are less likely to need aggressive treatments like mastectomy (surgery to remove the breast) and chemotherapy, and are more likely to be cured.

What is a screening mammogram?

Screening mammography is a specialized x-ray of the breast that involves taking two pictures of each breast (one from above and one from the side) while the breast is in gentle compression.

Who should get screened?

The American College of Radiology and Society of Breast Imaging recommend that all women who are

not considered high risk for cancer, begin screening with mammography at age 40, and continue to do so every year. While recommendations of different national organizations vary slightly regarding the age to begin screening and how frequently to get screened, it is important to remember all organizations agree that beginning yearly mammograms at age 40 will save the most lives.

Additional screening with ultrasound may be recommended for women with mammograms that show they have dense breast tissue.

Who is considered high risk and what kind of testing should they get?

Women with a family history of breast cancer in a first degree relative (parent, sibling, or child) should begin getting yearly mammograms 10 years before the age of the earliest diagnosis in the family (but not before age 25 or later than 40). Additional screening with ultrasound in women with dense breast tissue, or MRI depending on the exact risk, may be suggested as well.

Women with a genetic predisposition to breast cancer should begin screening with yearly mammography at age 25 and may require additional screening with ultrasound or MRI as well.

If you are unsure of your risk of developing breast cancer, your doctor may advise that you meet with a genetic counselor for a more in-depth evaluation of risk.

What does it mean if I am called back for more testing after a screening mammogram?

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National Council Of Negro Women

History of NCNW continued – The first meeting of the Co-op City Section of National Council of Negro Women, Inc. was held in the Community Protestant Church of Co-op City on February 14, 1971, under the sponsorship of Daisy George and Maggie Alston, members of the Committee of Four Hundred, National Council of Negro Women, Inc. Roberta Boozé, who still supports our section in so many ways, the late Lillian Dean, Dorothy Edwards and Evelyn Garner were the founders of our Section. A membership of 54, along with 4 associate members, was soon established and on June 13, 1971, Dr. Dorothy I. Height, then 4th National President of National Council of Negro Women, Inc. presented the section with its Charter. Olive Glasgow, one of the original Charter members, is still active and supportive of our section today.

Sight and Sound Theatre – Join us on Saturday, August 18, 2018 to see the performance of “Jesus.” Your friends who have seen it told you how fantastic it is. We will also have lunch at the Shady Maple Buffet and have time for shopping at the Farmers’ Market. It is guaranteed to be a wonderful experience for $175 (adults) or $120 (children under 12). We will leave the theater at 5:30 p.m. to return home. Please send check or money order made out to NCNW Co-op City Section to P.O. Box 93, Bronx, NY 10475. If you have any further questions, contact: (718) 379-3788 or (917) 670-4012 or (347) 602-5600.

There will be no refunds.

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

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

NCNW 58th National Convention – The 58th National Council of Negro Women, Inc. National Convention will take place Friday, November 9 to Sunday, November 11, at the Grand Hyatt Washington, 1000 H Street, NW. Washington, DC 20001. The convention opens at noon, November 9th. Online registration has already begun and will close once capacity is reached. All members are strongly encouraged to register and attend the convention and Gala.

There will be opportunities for everyone to learn, share best practices, ideas and ideals, grow together and have a little fun.

—Joyce Howard

Building 27 Association

Circle of Christ Church

The Circle of Christ Church family extends a warm welcome to you and your family and invites you to come and worship with us at 147 Dreiser Loop, patio level (located in the Dreiser Community Center).

La familia de la Iglesia Circulo de Cristo les extiende una cálida invitación a usted y su familia para que vengan a alabar a Dios junto con nosotros. Nos encontramos en el 147 de Dreiser Loop, al nivel del patio (localizado en el centro Comunal de Dreiser).

We are a multicultural church that embraces Gods love for all. Family unity is very important to us. We have a wonderful children ministry focus on learning God’s word.

Somos una Iglesia multicultural que recibe y da del amor the Dios para todos. La unidad de la familia es muy importante para nosotros.

Our youth ministry is very active and dynamic. The youth are involved in music, retreats, concerts, debates, conferences, drama, counseling among many other activities.

Tenemos un ministerio para los jóvenes que es muy dinámico. Los jóvenes disfrutan de música, retiros, conciertos, debates, conferencias, dramas, consejería y mucho mas.

We also have a food pantry for those in need in our community. Our phone number is 347-945-1992 in case there is no one in the office please feel free to leave a message, we will call you back.

Suplimos comida a aquellos en nuestra comunidad que lo necesitan. Nuestro teléfono es 347-945-1992 de no haber nadie en la oficina sientancen libres de dejar un mensaje, le devolveremos su llamada.

Thought for the week Joshua 22:5 English Standard Version 5 Only be very careful to observe the commandment and the law that Moses the servant of the Lord commanded you, to love the Lord your God, and to walk in all his ways and to keep his commandments and to cling to him and to serve him with all your heart and with all your soul.

Reflexion para la semana Josué 22:5 5Pero asegúrense de obedecer todos los mandatos y las instrucciones que Moisés les dio. Amen al Señor su Dios, anden en todos sus caminos, obedezcan sus mandatos, aférrense a él y sírvanlo con todo el corazón y con toda el alma.

English services Wednesday, 7:00 to 9:00 p.m., Prayer & Bible Study Friday, 7:00 to 9:00 p.m., Youth Night Sunday, 11:00 a.m., Worship and the Word Children Church, 5 years old to 12 years old Little lamb nursery.

Thursday, 9:00 a.m., Prayer and the Word Horario de Servicios en Español Domingo, 9:00 a 10:30 a.m., Alabanzas y Predicación Jueves, 12:00 p.m., Oración y Estudio Bíblico.

—Pastor Sam Colon

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

My fellow cooperators, attending the public hearing is being proactive and getting involved surely makes a difference.

Co-op Shareholders/Board Of Directors – We showed up at the animal shelter public hearing on July 19, 2018 which was held at the Bronx boro. president office. The consensus was opposing the animal shelter being built at the 2050 Bartow over the need for a youth center for our youths. We thank the Co-op Times for a full report.

The Q&A session between Deputy BP Ms. McFadden and the BP’s director of Planning and Development, James Rausse, asking the commissioner of the city of all the sites looked at, why was the Bartow site chosen? The BP addressed all the issues we, as shareholders, were concerned and gave our opinions about. It was an excellent exchange of pros and cons.

However, we still continued to be berated. Now, we are too old to be bothered with a youth center, statement made by an outsider. Nevertheless, together, we stand for our community.

Dog Logo Sign … is eye catching and positive, reminding the owners to clean up after their dogs. The signs are posted right at the lobby door entrance; can’t miss it.

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

The Fundraising Committee – invites you to join us when 10 pcs. or more. on the Spirit of Philadelphia Scenic Cruise along the (limited time offer) Reg. Price $4.25 each Delaware River. Buffet lunch on cruise; entertainment on Saturday, October 6. Cost: $110, leaving from Einstein Loop/Center, Sect. 5, at 8:00 a.m. after 20 lbs. minimum Three installments – First payment of $40 due July 12; Same Day Service August 9, $35; final payment, Sept. 13, of $35. No refunds after Sept. 13. Make checks, money orders to: if you order before 11 a.m.

Building 27 Cooperators Association and mail to Lillian Sumpter, 140 Erdman Pl., Apt. 6D, Bx, NY 10475. ConWe accept credit card tact phone numbers: Margie at 718-379-4629 and Sharon at 718-671-1905 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. payments.

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

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Church of the New Vision

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

a great time while learning God’s word. SunCome & Visit Us – We welcome you to God’s House – Your House – One Family in day morning Bible study for adults at 8:45 a.m.

Christ. We are a congregation with spiritPrayer Night (English) & Prayer/Bible filled worship, offering a variety of opportuStudy Afternoon (Spanish): The Lord said, nities for spiritual growth, fellowship and “Whenever two or more are gathered in my service to God and our community. We are a name I am in the midst of them.” —Matthew multi-ethnic, multi-cultural and bilingual 18:20. Wednesday evenings at 7:30 p.m. to congregation and all are welcome. Services 8:30 p.m. Thursday mornings at noon to 1 are at the church at 2350 Palmer Avenue, p.m. Come and bring your prayer needs so we across the street from Building 30. Parking is can pray together. Remember that prayer Our pastor is Rev. Arnaldo Sanchez brings many blessings, which God has promavailable. and our phone number is (718) 320-3795, ised to all his children that have a personal please leave a message if there is no answer. relationship with Him. Sunday Services — Friday Family Fun Night…is canceled Come and Receive a Blessing for the summer and will resume in September.

The first Sunday of the month is a bilinWe will announce the date as it approaches. gual service with communion at 10 a.m. Each Hope all those who attend Friday Family Sunday, the English Service is at 10 a.m. and Night have a great summer and look forward the Spanish Service is at 12:30 p.m. to seeing you in September.

Children: Sunday School time will be at God bless.

10:30 a.m., bring your children, they will have —Barbara Penn

Pastors Kenneth Hodge and Deborah Hodge and the New Vision congregation invite you and your family to come and worship the Lord with us.

Church of the New Vision is designed to meet the spiritual needs of God’s people. Serving the community for over 45 years, we offer a warm, friendly, spirit-filled atmosphere of Christian love. All are welcome.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Church of the New Vision is located at 115 Einstein Loop, Bronx, NY 10475. Office: (718) 671-8746 or (203) 374-3020.

Mailing address: P.O. Box 75303, Bronx, NY 10475. Visit our Facebook page: Church of the New Vision concerning upcoming events and trips or call the church.

—Sis. Carol Haque

Building 21 Association

Here for you; All Summer!

The fiscal year of the building association begins in September and ends in June. The Building 21 Association will remain active throughout the summer, in the form of Think Tank at Building 21and The Section 4 Partnership Gatherings on Friday evenings. The Section 4 Partnership meets every Friday in “The Gathering Room” at 120 Bellamy Loop, that’s in the rear of Building 21B at 7:00 p.m.

Come and join us. Please be informed, the Section 4 Partnership and Think Tank gatherings, meetings and functions are open to all shareholders and residents of CO-OP City. This means all are welcome all of the time.

THINK TANK at Building 21 needs your input…The best way to have a better CO-OP City is to be informed and take advantage of the infrastructure that protects and guides us. Do you know how that infrastructure works? Come and get the knowledge. Come and lend your intention to The Tank.

THINK TANK at Building 21 is in session every Friday at 8:30 p.m. in “The Gathering Room” in the rear of Building 21B (120 Bellamy Loop). THINK TANK is where we develop each other’s ideas for the progression of the CO-OP City community. Be a part of something to change your life, your community, and the lives of others, for the better.

Floor Captains make CO-OP City work better…

All we ask of anyone kind enough to be a Floor Captain is as follows: 1. CONTACT NUMBERS (FOR YOUR FLOOR ONLY)

LIST ALL EMERGENCY CONTACT NUMBERS AND DISTRIBUTE TO EACH NEIGHBOR 2. CO-OP CITY TIMES: PLACE THEM AT EACH APARTMENT DOOR (Delivered on Saturdays) 3. ELEVATOR NOTICES READ THEM AND TALK TO YOUR NEIGHBORS ABOUT THEM 4. PROMOTE: MEETINGS, CLUBS AND GATHERINGS 5. ENCOURAGE YOUR NEIGHBORS TO: • VOTE – VOTE – VOTE! IN THE RIVERBAY ELECTION • MAKE CALLS TO THE RIVERBAY OFFICES SECURITY 718-671-3050 CSO OFFICES 718-320-3300

Questions regarding The Building 21 Association? You have three ways of gaining information.

Email: 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 the B-section at 7 p.m.

FYI, all monies collected (i.e., annual dues, etc.) are turned in to our treasurer and installed in the association’s bank account.

This is your community...What are you doing to help make it better?

We are dedicated to the self-development and empowerment of every shareholder in CO-OP City.

We are passionate about our community. Join us at Building 21 (120 Bellamy Loop) in “The Gathering Room.” Each one of us, multiplied by all of us, equals a force for good. See you around the neighborhood!

—Michelle Marbury

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Community Protestant Church

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

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

Worship Service — 10:00 a.m.

Communion Service — Every first and third Sundays The following program is at the Church’s Annex: 2053 Asch Loop North (Co-op City) Neighborhood Bible Study — Thursday at 10:00 a.m.

Worship Service begins at 10:00 a.m. Everyone is invited to come and be a part of this special moment set aside each Sunday morning to be in the presence of God. We will be delighted to blend our spirits with yours as we bend both body and soul before our Heavenly Father. We encourage you to spend time with God, and if it be His will, with us at Community Protestant.

Other Scheduled Events Shirley Caesar At CPC Saturday, August 25th – Bro. Gary Radio Show presents the Living Legend PASTOR SHIRLEY CAESAR, Live in Concert, at Community Protestant Church.

Tickets: $60.00. Doors open at 5:00 p.m.; Showtime: 6:00 p.m. For tickets and or additional information, call the church at (718) 862-9172.

September 4 - 7 – 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/3nights hotel accommodation; 3 buffet breakfasts; 1 group dinner, 2-day admissions to the Holy Land Experience; lunch-to-go at the Holy Land Experience; transportation from the hotel to the Holy Land and travel insurance. $1,055 per person double occupancy; $1,003 per person triple; $1,295 single. $113 deposit due May 3, 2018 (nonrefundable after 7/3/2018). For reservation and/or additional information, call (718) 671-0425 or (718) 379-8514.

Save The Date!! Saturday, October 13th, 3:00 p.m. at the church, The Sepia Players Ministry presents a Religious Comedy, The Devil On Trial, Case #666, written by Roosevelt Wright Jr. Donation: $20. For tickets and/or additional information, call (718) 513-3308, (718) 655-7241 or (718) 379-8643.

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

begins to grow, but because their heart is crowded by the things of life, it cannot mature. The crowded heart has no room to put God first!

Some seed fell in good soil. This is the heart that is humble, it’s teachable, it puts God first, and it grows and matures. Jesus is asking which heart do you have? Is it possible you have a hard, shallow, or crowded heart? If so, Jesus promises that if you open your heart and listen to His voice you will hear, and your heart will be changed!

—Pastor Mike Tolone

Newsong Church

This Sunday’s Schedule Location: 135 Einstein Loop (room 45). Validated parking available in Einstein Garage. Service time: 11 a.m. *Kidsong available in rm. 49. *Deaf interpretation available during adult service.

For more information about Newsong Church, our beliefs, or our ministries, please go to our website, www.newsongchurchnyc.org.

Heart Conditions Have you ever wondered why it seems some people quickly grow in their walk with God, while others seem to fade away? In Mark 4, Jesus gives us the answer to why this happens by telling a simple story with a deeper spiritual truth about God and His Kingdom. Here’s Jesus’ story…

3 “Listen! A farmer went out to sow his seed. 4As he was scattering the seed, some fell along the path, and the birds came and ate it up. 5Some fell on rocky places, where it did not have much soil. It sprang up quickly, because the soil was shallow. 6But when the sun came up, the plants were scorched, and they withered because they had no root. 7 Other seed fell among thorns, which grew up and choked the plants, so that they did not bear grain. 8Still other seed fell on good soil. It came up, grew and produced a crop, some multiplying thirty, some sixty, some a hundred times.” 9Then Jesus said, “Whoever has ears to hear, let them hear.” –Mark 4:3-9 (NIV) You may have just read that story, and thought, “I don’t get it.” If that’s you, you’re not alone. Jesus’ own disciples didn’t understand the spiritual meaning of His story either, so they pulled Him aside and asked Him to explain it to them.

Jesus explains that the farmer represents a person and the seed represents God’s word. As the word of God is preached, it falls in different kinds of soil.

The soil represents the hearts of the people who hear the word.

First the seed fell on the path. The path represents a heart that is so hard, the seed cannot penetrate the soil. The hard-hearted person wants nothing to do with God or His Kingdom.

Some seed fell on “rocky places.” This is a heart that quickly receives the word of God, but because their hearts are shallow, the seed cannot grow deep roots. The shallow-hearted person falls away when their life contradicts with God’s Word.

Some seed fell among the thorns. This is a heart that receives the word and

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

Join us for positive, fun and free face painting, balloon animals, tap dance, women’s self-defense demos, fashion show, Vargas and Tamara – face painting/balloons, Velocity Track Team, Ellie and the Marvelous Minors, Voncile and the Bartow Swingers, DJ Kevin Green, free hot dogs, icings and popcorn as long as they last and more activities, stay tuned.

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

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

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MENU

Room 49 unless otherwise noted

Room 7 unless otherwise noted

Alternate Kosher Meals are also available

Mon., July 30

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

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

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

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

Dominoes 2:30 p.m.

Library 9:30 a.m.–1 p.m.

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

Around The Lunch Table 11:30 a.m.

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

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

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

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

Walking Club 10:30 a.m.

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

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

Dominoes 2:30 p.m.

Fri., Aug. 3

Thu., Aug. 2

Wed., Aug. 1

Bartow Room 31 unless otherwise noted

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

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

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

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

Alert & Alive Vacation until Sept. 5 Matinee Movie 10 a.m., Rm. 45 Computer Class – Rm. 13, Beginner 11:00 a.m. – noon Health & Wellness Support Group Cultural Dance 10:30–11:30 a.m., Aud. B 10–11 a.m.

Mind Teasers 12–1 p.m., Rm. 4 Zumba 1–2 p.m., Aud. A Karaoke by Steven 1–2 p.m., Rm. 45 Matinee 1:00 p.m.

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

9:00 -10:00 a.m.

Walk Group 9:30 a.m.

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

Games 9:30-11:00 a.m.

Only 6 seats available Stay Well Exercise – Vac until Sept 5th Dominoes 10 a.m. Rm. 45 Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session 9:30Line Dancing 11 a.m.-12 p.m.

Spelling Bee 10 a.m.

10:30 a.m.

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

Card Games 2-4 p.m.

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

Dominoes 2:30 p.m.

Computer Lab Tai Chi Vacation until August 29th Smartphone Class Bartow Main office Zumba 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Rm. 4 Art Class 1-3 p.m.

Beginner – 12:30 – 1:30 p.m.

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

Library 9 a.m.–1 p.m.

Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session Dominoes 10 a.m., Rm. 45 Word Games 9:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m.

9:30 – 10:30 a.m.

Crochet & Knitting 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. Grandparent Connection 1st Thurs., Blood Pressure 10 – 11:30 a.m. 1st & 3rd, Rm. 8 Rm. 35 10:30 a.m.

Spanish Class 11 a.m.–12 p.m., Line Dancing 10 – 11 a.m., Aud. A Bartow Main Office Arthritis Exercise 11 a.m., Rm. 45 Piano Sing Along 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Chat Session 9:30 a.m.–1 p.m.

Spelling Bee 11 a.m.

(New) Purple Life Trail Fitness w/Damion NEW Yoga w/Damion 9:45–10:45 a.m.

Word Search 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.

1:00–2:00 p.m. Section 1 - Greenway Card Games 2–4 p.m.

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

Dominoes 10 a.m., Rm. 45 Men’s Line Dancing 9a.m.-10 a.m.

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

Art 10 a.m., Rm. 45 Word Games 9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.

Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session Women’s Line Dancing 10 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Bingo 1 p.m. – 2 p.m.

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

Pokeno 2 p.m.-4 p.m., Rm. 35 Chat Session 10 a.m.

Piano Sing-along 11 a.m.-12 p.m.

Blood Pressure 2nd & 4th Fri., 10 - Meditative Moments Vacation until Sept. 7 Pokeno 3rd Fri., 1 p.m.- 2:30 p.m.

Karaoke 12:45 – 2:45pm 11:30 a.m., Rm. 45 Card Games 2 p.m.-4 p.m.

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

Dominoes 2:30 p.m.

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

Dominoes 10 a.m.

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

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

JASA welcomes everyone age 60 and older!

Payments for trips can be made at all three centers.

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

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

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

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

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

Dreiser Back to School Supplies Drive – Beginning August 7, rm. 7. Please drop off notebooks, pencils, sharpeners, binders, lined writing paper, erasers, crayons, pens, construction paper, pocket folders, staplers, calculators, rulers, hand sanitizer, tissue napkins, etc. All donations go to local schools.

NEW – Yoga with Damion, Thurs., 9:45 a.m. -

Kosher

Non-Kosher

Orange Juice Shepherd’s Pie w/Beef and Turkey Tossed Salad w/dressing Whole Wheat Bread Applesauce Alt: Tuna salad

Pork Goulash Egg Noodles California Blend Vegetables

Apple Juice Chicken Francaise Brown Rice Green Beans and Tomatoes Whole wheat bread Fresh Fruit Alt: Egg salad

Baked Ziti w/Beef Meatballs Baby Spinach Salad

Orange pineapple juice Turkey Drumsticks Noodles and Cabbage, Mashed Butternut Squash Whole wheat bread Fruit cocktail Alt: Salmon salad

Hawaiian Chicken Legs Roasted Potatoes Sautéed String Beans

Orange juice, Breaded Sole Fish Fillet, Chickpea Salad w/Dill, California Blend Vegetables, Whole Wheat bread, Fresh Fruit Alt: Baked Turkey Breast

Apple juice, Roasted Chicken, Garlic and Rosemary Roasted Potatoes, Creamy Spinach Challah bread, Fresh fruit Alt: Gefilte fish

Turkey Chilli w/Sweet Potatoes and Corn White Rice Steamed Broccoli

Fish Tacos Black Beans Lettuce and Tomato

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

10:45 a.m., Bartow Senior Center, rm. 31.

NEW – Yoga with Peggy Hill, Mon., 11 a.m. – 12 a.m., beginning Aug. 13th, rear of Bartow main office.

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

NEW – Karaoke with Bob Rhythm, Fri., Bartow Center, rm. 31, 12:45 p.m. – 3 p.m.

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

Diabetes Self-Management Program – Join us for a free six-week workshop to help manage your chronic conditions. All seniors are welcome, Aug. 8th, 15th, 22nd & 29th; Sept. 5th, 12th; 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Free light breakfast included. To register or get more information, please contact Julissa Reynoso, 646-946-1252, or register in the JASA NORC office (New) Purple Life Trail Fitness with Damion, 1 – 2 p.m. on Thursdays, Section 1 Greenway.

NOTE: EFFECTIVE AUGUST 2018, THE PRICE FOR SOME TRIPS HAVE INCREASED. Shoprite – Mon., Aug. 6th, $4; Bartow, 9:30 a.m.; Einstein, 9:45 a.m.; Dreiser, 10 a.m.

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

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

Aldi – Thurs., Aug. 9th, $3; Bartow, 9:30 a.m.;

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

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

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

Throggs Neck Shopping Mall – Target, TJ Maxx, Sketchers, etc. $3; Wed., Aug. 15th, Bartow, 9:30 a.m.; Einstein, 9:45 a.m.; Dreiser, 10 a.m.

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

Sands Casino – Bethlehem, Pa., $30; Sat., Aug. 25, bonus $30 slot play and $5 food voucher.

Dreiser, 8:15 a.m.; Bartow, 8:30 a.m.; Einstein, 8:30 a.m. Depart from casino 6 p.m. Lunch will be provided. Payment deadline Wed., Aug. 15, cash only, no checks.

Renault Winery and Atlantic City Resorts Casino – $110; $15 bonus slot play, Sat., Oct 6th.

Guided tour of winery, family style lunch. Menu: chicken francaise, sliced roast beef with gravy, garden fresh salad, chef’s choice of starch and vegetable, pickled beets, rolls, chef choice of dessert, wine tasting bar, coffee, tea, champagne toast, DJ music for dancing. Deadline for payment, August 20th.

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Scheduling Activities Calendar

Sunday Bingo – July 29th. All are welcome tomorrow, Sunday, at 1:30 p.m. Bring your daubers. $6 for three cards and 12 games, and three-part fun card sheet extra cards are 25¢ each.

Refreshments available.

Bingo – Monday, July 30th, 1 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

All are welcome. After July31st, membership dues are required for all bingo games. $7 for the rest of 2018, $15 dues starting January 1, 2019.

Bingo – Wednesday, August 1st, with Stephen in our club room #39. Members only. Admission, $5 for cards, 12 games and jackpot. Extra cards are 25¢ each. Refreshments available.

Bingo – Friday, August 3rd, Goose Island membership card required no exceptions. Admission, $5 for three cards, 12 games and Jackpot. Extra cards are 25¢ each. Refreshments available.

Game Days – Tuesdays and Thursdays. Our club room is set up for our members to play games: Mahjong, Dominoes, Kalooki, Bowling; Tennis, etc.) from 10:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. (Members may bring a friend or two). $1 is collected for refreshments. Wi-Fi available.

Goose Island Seniors

Matinee Movie – August 21st. Every third Tuesday, 10 a.m. in room #45. Feature movie: To be announced. $1 collected for refreshments.

Nunsense – Thursday, August 2nd, at Hunterdon Hills Playhouse, Hampton, NJ. This Thursday, we are leaving from our usual bus stops. Times: Einstein Loop, 8:30 a.m.; Asch Loop by library, 8:40 a.m., and Dreiser Loop by the hardware store, 8:50 a.m. Please be on time. Looking forward to a great time. See you Thursday.

Run For Your Wife – Thursday, September 27th, at Hunterdon Hills Playhouse, Hampton, NJ. Very funny play. Time, 8:30 a.m. Price, $86, for lunch and show.

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

Christmas In The Air – Monday, November 5th, at Hunterdon Hills Playhouse, NJ. Their most popular show of the year. Song, dance, comedy sketches, original songs with live onstage orchestra. Price, $95, for table served entrée, dessert buffet and show. To pay for trips, you may drop-off, mail or call, for pick-up.

AARP Chapter #4997

FYI: AARP Smart Driver class scheduled for Wednesday, September 12, 9 a.m.- 4 p.m. Call 718379-0377 to register. $20 for National AARP members; $25 for non-AARP members. Check or Money Order payable to AARP only – NO CASH. Reminder 1: AARP Peachtree Chapter & Caregivers Outreach Ministry Empowerment presents free one-on-one Technology Sessions. Bring your mobile devices and you will be shown how to set-up an email, log-in to social media, save your pictures, create flyers and more. Dates: July 9th - August 15th; 5 sessions daily: 9 – 10 a.m., 10 – 11 a.m., 12 p.m. 12 – 1 p.m. and 1 – 2 p.m.; location: 177 Dreiser Loop, 2nd floor, room O. Please call 718-379-3159 or 718-320-1946 to reserve a session.

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

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

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

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

Seats available. Price: $309/person double; $395 single; Balance due July 30. Contact Hannah, 718379-7962.

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

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

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

Special Mass & Memorial – September 16th at 8:30 a.m. for Lydia Ruas, Cancer Care Fund president, Einstein Center. Mass given at St. Michael’s Church, presented by Mary Pilla & Joyce Wilson.

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

Note: Can Ann, or Stephen at Goose Island Seniors, 718-379-9613, or visit us at 135 Einstein Loop, rm. #39, Bronx, NY 10475. Visit Ann, Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Visit or call Stephen in room #39, every Mon. & Fri. from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. and 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.; Tues. & Thurs., 10 a.m., 12 p.m. and 4 p.m., 6 p.m. and Wed., 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. – 8 p.m.

Call Stephen on cell at 347-847-1941.

Good health to all.

—Stephen Roberts Sr.

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Traditional Synagogue

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

The synagogue has services on Saturday morning starting at 9 a.m. After services, we always have a kiddush. The synagogue has a Facebook page, Traditional Synagogue.

The synagogue needs donations. Whatever amount you can donate would help the synagogue’s finances.

The synagogue needs men to help make a minyan. There are a lot of Jewish men who live in Co-op City who don’t come to service. Please come by 9:30 a.m. so we can take out the Torah. The Traditional Synagogue is the only synagogue in Co-op City, and its air conditioned.

Sabbath ends on Saturday, July 28, at 9:03 p.m.

Candle Lighting for Friday, August 3, at 7:51 p.m.

Good & Welfare: We sell Tree Certificates in honor or memory of a loved one. The cost is only $15 per tree. Mazel Tov to all having simchas. If you’re ill, wishing you good health. If you asked the rabbi to say prayers for a sick person, you should make a donation to the synagogue. Get well, speedy recovery, to Beverly Davidoff, Karla Klaus, Marty Linder and Gary Schwartz.

Services For Rosh Hashanah … starts Sunday evening, September 9; Monday, September 10, and Tuesday, September 11. We have limited space. More information will be coming soon. Please call the synagogue about holiday tickets.

August Birthdays…A special 94th Birthday to Nora Singer; Happy Birthday to Barbara Rose, Michael Schwaiger and Howard and Steven Schwartz.

Fun And Games: After services and kiddush, some men and women play Rummy-Cube.

Your support of the Traditional Synagogue is greatly appreciated. Wishing all our members and friends, peace and good health.

—Gary Schwartz

St. Joseph's Episcopal Anglican Church

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

Month of August Every Sunday, there will be service with Holy Communion at 9 a.m.

No midday service on Wednesdays The following groups will be on break for the month: Sunday school, choir, ECW (Episcopal Church Women) and the men's group.

We look forward to welcoming you to service at 9 a.m. on Sunday, July 29, when we will celebrate the Tenth Sunday after Pentecost. Our Supply Priest is Father Simeon O. Johnson who will be the preacher and celebrant.

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

Fundraising Event Our next event is a Gospel Cruise on board The Spirit of Philadelphia on Saturday, September 22, 2018. The

Pentecostal Tabernacle

The Pentecostal Tabernacle invites everyone to worship service every Sunday morning at 100 Coop City Boulevard, Building 22A, Bronx, N.Y. 10475. Sunday School for all age groups begins at 10:30 a.m. Midday service starts at 11:45 a.m.

Wednesday morning prayer and fasting service will be held at 11:00 a.m. – 1 p.m. Prayer meeting & Bible study will also be held every Wednesday evening starting at 7:30 p.m. Friday evening youth service will begin at 7:30 p.m.

Focus: God desires that we honor Him and one another.

Malachi 1:6-9 A son honoreth his father, and a servant his master, if then I be a father, where is my honor? And if I be a master, where is my fear? Saith the Lord of hosts unto you, O priests, that despise my name. And ye say, wherein have we despised thy name? He offer polluted bread upon mine altar; and ye say, wherein have we polluted thee?

It is important for us to honor God and teach our children to do the same every day. One would ask, how do I honor God? Proverbs 3; 9-10 states: Honor the Lord with thy substance, and with the first fruits of all thine increase. So shall thy barns be filled with plenty, and thy presses shall burst out with new wine. Honor is defined as great respect; our worship of God is an outgrowth of our respect of Him. No one can worship God who does not first honor Him. If there is a deficiency in our honor, there will be a deficiency in our worship, for honor is worship in its embryonic stage. If we love God with all our heart, we will worship and honor him with our substance. Our ability to give or not to give of our substance is a litmus test of our spirituality. We should be willing to give of our time, talent and substance to God. God will honor those who honor Him, but will condemn those who do not honor Him King Herod was sitting on his throne and gave an impressive speech to the multitude that was there with him, and they shouted, “It is the voice of a god, and not of man” Because Herod accepted and enjoyed the accolades to deity, God smote him with worms and he died a shocking death because he did not give God the honor. (Read Acts 13:22-23) Nebuchadnezzar boasted of his own greatness,

saying is not this the great Babylon that I have built for the house of the kingdom by the might of my power, and for the honor of majesty? Because he refused to give honor and glory to the great and mighty God of heaven, he was driven out of the palace to eat grass like oxen, and his body wet with dew of heaven, his hair grown like eagles’ feathers and his nails like bird claws. (Ref. scripture Daniel 4; 30-33). Let us remember to honor the great and mighty King of Kings.

For further information, please call 718-3240334 or 718-320-4218.

—Rev. R. Sibblies

Cooperators United Of Co-op City

Greetings! Our next meeting is Tuesday, May 22, 7 p.m., Bartow, room 31. Our agenda will be updates Conner Street Post Office. We are still collecting building/townhouse dues for 2018.

A reminder that you can file a complaint with the USPS by calling 1-800-275-8777. Let me know that you have filed a complaint.

Our thoughts and prayers to go out to all who have suffered a loss or is sick and shut-in. Congratulations to all graduates. Make sure you check to see whether or not your front door locks need to be upgraded and above all lock both locks when entering or leaving your apartment.

We can be reached at MLSAH@aol.com or 718-379-7841.

—Sonja Maxwell

package includes transportation by deluxe motorcoach, two-hour delightful buffet luncheon, cruise with live Gospel music and time at Philadelphia Premium Outlets with discount coupons. All seats are $110. Balance due by August 1.

Motorcoach departs from Dreiser Loop at 7:45 a.m. Please arrive no later than 7:30 a.m. This event is now sold out. Thanks for your support.

Outreach Program: Collection of non-perishable food for the feeding program at Grace Episcopal Church in West Farms is ongoing. Please remember to donate.

For additional information on all of the above, please call the church at 718-320-0844.

You may also visit our website at www.st.josephsepcbronx.org for information on St. Joseph's Episcopal Anglican Church, Co-op City, Bronx, New York.

“The Lord is righteous in all his ways, and loving in all his works.” — Psalm 145:18 —Merville Chambers

Co-op City Toastmasters Club

Friends and neighbors, communication is not an option. We must communicate in one form or another. At Co-op City Toastmasters, we help you improve and enhance your public speaking communication and your interpersonal leadership skills, right here in your neighborhood where it is convenient and moderately priced. Are these areas you have been meaning to address? If yes, then come to Co-op City Toastmasters Club.

All are welcome. In the month of August we meet Thurs., August 2 and August 16, at 7:30 p.m.

SHARP, and we guarantee a fun and learning environment. Members, make speeches and give encouragement to like-minded adults. Our meetings start promptly at 7:30 p.m. in the Bartow Mall, 2049 Bartow Ave., lower level. Come out to the next club meeting on Thursday, August 2. Come get started, help others and be helped to communicate better!

We wish to congratulate our treasurer Lauretta Jaysura on being named: “Toastmaster of the Year” at the District 46 Hail and Farewell event held July 21 at the Flushing Marriott Hotel. The club is honored and proud to have her as member, officer, coach and friend.

Mark your calendars, ladies and gentlemen, and get started on your path to becoming an inspirational or motivational speaker or just a more confident speaker and person. It’s what we do at Toastmasters, help you reach your goals.

To find more information about Toastmasters International, please visit www.Toastmasters.org or toastmasters46.org or 3824.toastmastersclubs.org.

You may also call us at 718-344-6719.

—H. Joseph

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Open Door Ministries The Ballet of the Sexes Full sermon at opendoorministries.net

At Sunday School, they were teaching how God created everything, including human beings. Little Johnny, a child in the kindergarten class, seemed especially intent when they told him how Eve was created out of one of Adam’s ribs. Later in the week, his mother noticed him lying down as though he were ill, and said, “Johnny, what’s the matter?” Johnny said, “I don’t feel well, I think I’m having a wife.”

I was not made to be understood but to be loved – Charles Stanley Proverbs 30:18-19 There are three things too wonderful for me to understand—no, four!

How an eagle glides through the sky. How a serpent crawls upon a rock. How a ship finds its way across the heaving ocean. The growth of love between a man and a girl.

1 A Husband may not fully understand his wife’s needs 1 Samuel 25:3 The man’s name was Nabal and his wife’s name was Abigail; she was a woman of good understanding, and beautiful.

But the man was rough and evil in his doings; he was a Calebite.

1 Samuel 1:8 Then Elkanah her husband said to her, Hannah, why do you cry? And why do you not eat? And why are you grieving? Am I not more to you than ten sons?

2 A Wife can belittle a Husband and crush his spirit 2 Samuel 6:16 As the ark of the Lord came

into the City of David, Michal, Saul’s daughter David’s wife, looked out of the window and saw King David leaping and dancing before the Lord, and she despised him in her heart.

Job 2:9 Then his wife said to him, do you still hold fast your blameless uprightness?

Renounce God and die!

3 Husbands and Wives are called to Harmonious Living Proverbs 27:8 Like a bird that wanders from her nest with its comfort and safety, so is a man who wanders from his home.

Proverbs 21:9 It is better to dwell in a corner of the housetop exposed to all kinds of weather than in a house shared with a nagging, quarrelsome, and faultfinding woman.

4 There is Value in a Good Marriage Proverbs 31:10 A capable, intelligent, and virtuous woman—who is he who can find her? She is far more precious than jewels and her value is far above rubies or pearls. 11 The heart of her husband trusts in her confidently and relies on and believes in her securely, so that he has no lack of honest gain or need of dishonest spoil.

Proverbs 18:22 He who finds a wife finds what is good and receives favor from the LORD. Sunday Services are at 11 a.m. in Bartow Community Center, room 28.

Contact Pastor Luis by text 917-334-4407 or email opendoorministries.net.

Blessings in Christ. —Pastor Luis Ramos

Co-op City Baptist Church

Rev. Dr. Sheldon E. Williams and the Co-op City Baptist Church family invite you to join us tomorrow at 8:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. for worship service. Sunday School for children and adults is held at 9:15 a.m. We invite you to worship, study, and pray with us.

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

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

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

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

Ticket prices until September 30 are adults (18 and over), $60; youth (13-17), $20; children (6-12), $5. Children 5 and under, free. After September 30th, tickets will be $65. For tickets or additional information, call 718-515-6090, 646418-7102, 718-862-9243, or 718-320-3774.

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

On Friday, October 19, and Saturday, October 20, the Scholarship Ministry will be going to Museum of the Bible in Washington, D.C. Trip includes roundtrip motor coach transportation, overnight accommodations, one breakfast, one all you can eat buffet dinner, and admission to the museum. We will also spend time at National Harbor in Baltimore, MD. Cost is $310 pp double room.

A non-refundable deposit of $100 is due on or before July 29. For additional information, call 917-747-4338, 718-671-1271 or 718-320-3774.

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

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

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Faith In God Church & Bible Institute

Pastor & Evangelist Vernon Little greets everyone in the name of Jesus, that name which is above every name. We want you to know that you are welcome in this house of the Lord! It is His house by ownership: it is our house by stewardship: and it can be your house by membership; so come on in and join with us. May God bless you in this house!

God always keeps His Eyes on His children. Let’s look at scripture to support this. Psalms 121 says: 1. I will lift up my eyes to the hills; From whence comes my help?

2. My help comes from the Lord, Who made heaven and earth.

3. He will not allow your foot to [a] be moved; He who keeps you will not slumber.

4. Behold, He who keeps Israel Shall neither slumber nor sleep.

5. The Lord is your [b] keeper; The Lord is your shade at your right hand.

6. The sun shall not strike you by day, Nor the moon by night.

7. The Lord shall [c] preserve you from all evil; He shall preserve your soul.

8. The Lord shall preserve [d] your going out and your coming in; From this time forth, and even forevermore.

Invitation: Sweet Hour of Prayer is today at 3 p.m. Sunday School is tomorrow at 10 a.m. Our Sunday Morning Worship Service is at 11 a.m. Every 3rd Sunday following the morning worship, we serve Holy Communion.

Vernon Little just released a new EP titled ‘Double Minded’ on iTunes, Amazon, Spotify, etc. It’s a fusion of Gospel, R&B, and Rap. He also has videos on YouTube. You will be blessed, encouraged and inspired.

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

—Apostle Gladys R. Little

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never take a child out of a car seat if they are fussing. Car seat in the rear seat is always the way to go. Never regard not sitting in a car seat or sitting in the front seat as a reward.

Children need to be buckled up in the rear seat of the vehicle properly restrained. Children aged 8 or over, weighing 100 pounds or more and taller than 4 feet, 9 inches may use a seat belt. Children between 4 and 8, shorter than 4 feet 9 inches tall regardless of weight should use a booster seat. Children 1 to 4 years of age should be in a child safety seat with a five point harness. Children younger than 1 should be placed in a rear facing infant seat in the back seat of the auto.

Never use a car seat that has been in an accident, it may have sustained damage that is not visible. Car seats are now made with expiration dates; never use one beyond this date or 5 years after the manufacturing date.

Car seat installation can seem difficult at first. It is very important that you carefully read the owner’s manual for both the car seat and for your auto. The LATCH system is an attempt to simplify car seat installation and make it universal from one car to another. The acronym LATCH stands for Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren. It includes Lower Anchorage points and top tether straps to fasten car seats. All vehicles manufactured after 2003 must have at least 2 LATCH points in the rear seat. Seat belts can still be used to install car seats. This is an option for a third seat or if installation in the center seat is desired. Information regarding the LATCH system and the installation of car seats may be found at the National Highway and Transportation Safety Administration at 1 (888) DASH2DOT or on their website at www.nhtsa.dot.gov/ Certified child passenger safety technicians are available at various locations to check for the proper installation of car seats. To find out about car seat check locations, call 1(866) SEAT CHECK or at their website at www.seatcheck.org.

Every person riding in an automobile should wear a seatbelt. Seatbelts save lives.

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

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

Drivers should consider taking a Defensive Driver Training Course. These courses teach drivers tactics in becoming a safer driver plus provide an insurance discount and possible point reduction. The National Safety Council offers an online 6-hour course available at www.ddcnsc.org/ny. The course is an interactive, informative course. You

have one month to complete the course in as many sessions as you desire. Users have three attempts to score at least 75% on the exam at the end to receive credit. The online course offers the same benefits as the live course. A computer with a flash drive is required; Visit the website for more information.

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

If you consume alcoholic beverages, be sure to designate a driver who will Department Convention not drink. Never operate a motor vehicle if you have The 100th Annual Department Convention of consumed alcoholic beverthe Legion family to include both the Auxiliary ages. Always buckle your and the Sons came to an end in Rochester, NY on seatbelt; it will save your Saturday, July 21, with the election of Gary M. life in a serious collision.

Schacher as the new commander.

Avoid distractions and The 26 year Legionnaire is from the Timothy excess speed when drivMurphy Post #248, Cobleskill (Schoharie County) ing; these are the two who had committed so many years into the organleading causes of colliization both at the post, county, district and departsions within New York ment level. This has uniquely qualified and preState. pared him for the prestigious office in the State.

Always remember, if In this 100th year of celebration of the Ameriyou see something, say can Legion, he declared his theme to be, “Never something. Call 9-1-1 and give up!” He said, “We are 100 years strong and the Department of Public we are paving the way for the next 100 years to be Safety at (718) 671-3050 the voice for veterans” at the local, state and or online at www.ccpd.us. national levels. Commander Schacher enlisted in Callers may remain anothe U.S. Navy in 1980 and served in the Persian nymous when giving inforGulf region before being released from active mation. duty and joining the Naval Reserves. As a The Co-op City Depreservist, he served with a Weapons Station Unit artment of Public Safety and Mobile Inshore Undersea Warfare Unit before would like to thank all pertransferring to the Navy Seabees in 1990. He was sons who have called in promoted to chief petty officer in 1996 and suspicious activity or sent recalled to active duty in 2003 and 2004 for Operinformation via our webation Iraqi Freedom, serving with the Seabees in site. It is by your actions Fallujah. He retired from the Navy in 2006 with that the crime rate remains 26 years of service. low and a high quality of Congratulations to Commander Toba life is maintained.

Among so many other happenings at the convention was the election of our own delegate from Post 1871, Commander Toba, who got elected on (Continued from page 18) two fronts to lead the charge at the state level. entire colon. Standard colonoscopy and virtual It is important to know that mammograms are not First, he was elected as the president of the New colonoscopy, also known as CT colonography (CTC). perfect. At times, a woman will need more tests to York State American Legion Family College The standard colonoscopy uses a scope (a tube-like find out if something found on her mammogram is Alumni Association, and at a later dinner, he was instrument with a light and tiny video camera on the or is not cancer. Sometimes, additional mammoelected as the vice president of the New York State grams are needed for clarification and other times, end) put into the rectum. It requires sedation and has American Legion Press Association. We give a slightly increased risk of bleeding and perforation. CT ultrasound may be needed. If a question remains big shout to Commander Toba for the double honColonography is a CT scan that can produce threeafter this additional evaluation, biopsy (tissue samors at this year’s convention. dimensional images of the colon. Doctors examine pling) may be necessary.

Bus Ride To National Museum Of these images for colorectal cancer and precancerous How do I get results of my mammogram?

African American History polyps.

Every patient gets a letter in the mail informing We still have enough space. Our next installAdvantages of CT colonography: her of the results of her mammogram. If more testment is for $100 on August 15th. The earlier we fill • No sedation required, can go back to daily ing is needed, a member of the breast imaging team up the space, the better, as we will be able to make will reach out to you to schedule that appointment. activities right away plans in advance. Invite your loved ones, your • Exam generally takes 10 minutes In addition, your referring doctor gets the report of friends and associates to join us on this experience • Less risk of perforation the mammogram and is advised of any recommenas we tour the nation’s capital for a visit to the • Less risk of allergic reaction dations for follow up.

National Museum of African American History.

• Can detect unsuspected medical problems outColon Cancer Screening It is a two-day, one night bus ride (October 20side of the colon Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of 21) with lots of fun. You don’t need to be a veteran • Small flexible tube is used cancer death in the United States. African Amerito attend. It’s an opportunity to learn about African • Disadvantages of CT colonography: cans have higher incidence of colorectal cancer and American History & Culture. So, spread the word • Can not remove polyps if found higher mortality. and make it an event immediately after back to All large private insurers fully cover CT colonogIf you are 45 or older, getting a colorectal cancer school. The next payment of $100 is due by raphy. The screening test is quick and easy. Dependscreening test could save your life. Colon cancer August 15th. Endeavor to be part of the past for the ing on the results, your doctor may recommend usually starts from precancerous polyps (growth that present. additional screening and follow up. should not be there) in the colon or rectum. Over There are discount prices per person. With 2 Cancers, such as lung, breast and colon can be time, some polyps can turn into cancer. There are per room ($229); 3 per room ($219) and $199 for caught early with appropriate screenings, when they various screening tests that can find precancerous 4 per room. If you have any question, kindly call are most likely to be curable. Take the opportunity polyps so they can be removed before they turn into the American Legion Post (718-320-8165) or cancer. Screening tests can also find cancers early, to speak with your healthcare professional about Commander Toba (347-327-6288) or Auxiliary your potential risk factors, medical conditions/hisresulting in earlier and more successful treatment.

President Cornelius (929-286-1345).

There are several colon cancer screening test availtory and which, if any, cancer screenings may be —Lsjc Adeyemi LaCrown O'toba able, however, only two tests visually examine the appropriate for you.

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NEW STYLE BLINDS

All Colors • Vertical • Minis • Woods • 2 in. Regulars • Wash, Tape, Cord Blinds

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EMERGENCY SERVICE

FREE VALANCE & INSTALLATION

L&L APPLIANCE REPAIR

$20

OFF

Re-installation of any types of Blinds.

Present This Coupon (except vacuums/lamps)

STOVES • WASHERS • REFRIGERATORS • VACUUM CLEANERS and more. LIMIT — One Coupon Per Person.

718.792.2655

Fully Insured • NYC License #1233497

Repair Closet Doors and Sell New Bi-Fold Doors!

Serving Co-op City for over 25 years.

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Call Mike at: 718-974-1290

EMERGENCY SERVICE

L & L APPLIANCE REPAIR

GEORGE’S CLEAN WINDOWS Professional Window Cleaning • FAST RELIABLE SERVICE

Family Owned & Operated Since 1954 NYC License #1233497 10% DISCOUNT

Cell: 1-203-482-6337

(except vacuums)

718.792.2655

2951 Middletown Road, Bronx, NY 10461 (Near Pelham Bay Station)

Call

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UNITED APPLIANCE SERVICE

if you are tired of paying too much for repairs!

718-829-9090 Service Charge • Washers only $24.95 • Dryers plus 10% off any repair Senior • Stoves Citizen Discount

• Refrigerators • Dishwashers • Vacuums

COMPUTER CONSULTANT, SALES & REPAIR Repair - Upgrade - Trouble-shooting - Data Recovery Virus Removal - Laptop Overheat - Cracked Screen Broken Power Jack. Call James 646-281-4475 • 718-324-4332

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CAR SERVICE

•Proms •Sports Events •Weddings •Funerals •Tours •Sweet 16 •Special Occasions •Airports •Casinos Office: 212-531-3792 Mobile: 917-560-6838

Casino Specials Atlantic City, NJ Foxwoods, CT Empire, Yonkers Resorts, Queens

Toll Free: 855-369-9936 ExecutiveExoticLimo.com ExecutiveSecurityProtection.com

• Basic Cleaning $90 • Deep Cleaning $130 • Non-Medical Senior Care $80 • 4 Hour Min. + 8.78% tax • Bonded • 7 Days • Cash, Pay-Pal www.spoonercleaning.com 10/27 (718) 320-5112

Floor Waxing: Living Room $140 Dining Room $75 Kitchen $90

Hallway Small $75 Hallway Large $90 Bedrooms $100

Please Call For Information 718-644-8712 7/28 HOME IMPROVEMENT

A BEE R.A.G. SERVICE, INC. SPRING HAS SPRUNG! Carpet Cleaning Services 2 Rooms for $90; 3 Rooms for $110 Excludes Living Room. Call 718-798-4259 9/29 DOMESTIC SERVICE

You Provide Paint. 2 Coats: Living Room $140 Bedroom Small $110 Dining Room $120 Bedroom Large $140 Kitchen Sm. $90 Hallway Small $110 Kitchen Lg. $130 Hallway Large $140 Bathroom $80

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CLEANING SERVICES

SPOONER

On the first and third Thursday of each month, the MetroCard bus will be at the Bartow Mall on Co-op City Blvd. (in front of the Bingo Hall and the eyecare center), from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.; at Dreiser Loop (Park on Debs Place) from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and at Einstein Loop (Elgar Place) from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. enabling customers to sign up for or refill their Reduced-Fare MetroCard, purchase or add money to an existing MetroCard, and purchase E-Z Pass On the Go tags.

The MetroCard Bus does not operate on New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas.

Anthony’s Painting & Handyman

DECORATOR

Executive Exotic Limo

MetroCard Bus

PAINTING

JB RYAN COMPUTER REPAIR & UPGRADE

1058 Morris Park Avenue, Bronx

Advertise in the Co-op City Times!

Call for rates!

Ads starting at $8/week!

718-320-3300 x3384

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METROCARD BUS

CLEANING SERVICE - WINDOWS

• ALL MAKES & MODELS • Stoves • Washers • Dryers •Lamps • Dishwashers • Refrigerators • Bags • Hoses • Belts • Vacuum Cleaners

Fully Insured

“When you see me, You’ll know me.”

Call Anytime • Seven Days A Week

1-800-479-2667 CO-OP SALES - JASON LASH

• ALL HANDYMAN SERVICES • VERTICAL & MINI BLINDS • SINK VANITIES • SPACE SAVERS • MATCHING HAMPERS • BATHTUB ENCLOSURES • CLIP-ON MIRROR FRAMES

Breathe Easy

• RANGE HOODS We BEAT • LIGHT FIXTURES Any • KITCHEN CABINETS • CABINET REFACING Quote!

• COUNTERTOPS • CUSTOM CLOSET MIRROR DOORS • CUSTOM WALL MIRRORS

Grout & Carpet Cleaning Co-op City Resident Specials

Elim in Bugsate

CO-OP SALES BLINDS! Vertical, Mini, Wood, Pleats

www.co-opsales.info DON’T PAY MORE AT YOUR LOCAL HARDWARE STORE!

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Co-op Insurance

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Co-op City Times / July 28, 2018

The Wright Agency: Serving Co-op City for 37 years!

Riverbay Requires Current Co-op Shareholders to Obtain Coverage!

Your Co-op is an Investment Worth Protecting!

Pro te c ti on t o co v e r y ou r be l ong ing s ag ains t: • Fire & Smoke • Water damage from plumbing • Theft Coverage

• Certain personal liabilities • Guest medical protection • And so much more!

We o f f e r :

• Low Premiums • Protective Device Discounts • Auto-Home Discounts

Anthony Wright Agency Owner

Other Li nes o f Insu rance: • Auto • Homeowners • Life

Licensed Staff: (L-R) Nichola Ferguson, Licensed Insurance Agent Lawrence Newkirk, Life Insurance Specialist Kealy Wright, Licensed Insurance Agent Albert Issifu, Licensed Insurance Agent Polly Heckstall, Sr. Account Representative (Not Pictured)

The Wright Agency

Low Rates For T h e E n t i r e Ye a r !

Notary Public on staff!

We are conveniently located only blocks from Co-op City!

Hours:

Monday 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Tuesday 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Wednesday 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Thursday 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Saturday 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

(near Eastchester Road)

1435 East Gun Hill Road

718-671-8000 Call Us Today!

Courteous Staff!

Convenient Hours!