Co-op City Times 07/30/16 by Co-op City Times

Vol. 51 No. 31

Saturday, July 30, 2016

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Cogen plant earns extra revenue, helps keep power on in New York City BY JIM ROBERTS

Eight straight days of ninety-plus degree temperatures is a “heat wave” by anybody’s definition. Thanks, in part, to Co-op City, the Bronx and all of New York City kept the air conditioners humming and the lights on this week during the extra demand for power. The Riverbay cogeneration plant, a participant in Con Edison’s “Demand Response Program,” along with Co-op City residents, were able to contribute 12

megawatts of additional electricity to Con Ed to help meet the extra demand for power during the hours between 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. on Monday and Tuesday while still meeting the needs of Co-op City residents and earning significant revenues for Riverbay. “The participation of Riverbay’s cogen facility in this program is an important resource for the stability of the Con Ed grid,” said Anthony Ligato, Riverbay’s Senior Director, Utility Assets.

Residents urged to not unplug washing machines BY BRANDON ORTIZ

Riverbay Director of Elevator Services and Special Projects Joe Boiko urges residents not to unplug washing machines, as this has been causing disruptions with the discounted washes on Tuesdays and Thursdays that save $.25 per wash. “There are two onsite mechanics ready to help during the weekdays from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and one on duty during the weekends,” Boiko said. “Residents are urged not to try and fix the machines themselves, rather call the onsite mechanic.” Boiko advises that if a resident should find that a machine has stopped working or is not working properly, they should call Coinmach (800-734-8851) on weekdays. On weekends, residents can call emergency maintenance (718-320-3300).

However, if the situation should require immediate response, residents should unplug the machine and leave the cord visible so that whoever responds to the situation can know that the machine has to be reset. Otherwise, the computer system resets itself, which erases any memory for having discounted washes on Tuesdays and Thursdays. If the responder is able to see that a machine has been unplugged, they are able to put the discounts back into place. Residents who lose money due to a faulty machine are asked to look for the CVA Credit Machine located in every building which will allow residents to obtain instant credit for any monies lost, Boiko said. Once there, residents should look for the three-digit CVA code number as seen on the small machine on the wall (Continued on page 9)

Debs Place & Dreiser Loop bus stop closing temporarily The MTA bus stop at the corner of Dreiser Loop and Debs Place alongside the shopping center will be closed from Aug. 1 to Sept. 16 for repairs to the sidewalk and curb, and reconstruction of the parapet of an adjacent building. During construction, shareholders should use the bus stop in front of garage #2 at Dreiser Loop and Co-op City Blvd. or Dreiser Loop in front of the nail salon. The bus routes affected are Bx23, Bx30 and Bx38. Thank you for your patience and cooperation.

Co-op City grandmother warns neighbors about “family in jail” scam BY ROZAAN BOONE

A Co-op City grandmother reported this week that last Saturday morning at approximately 7:15 a.m., she was contacted by phone at her home by two young men, one of whom claimed to be her grandson and the other, his friend. They said that her grandson was in jail because of a fight. The person impersonating the grandson said that he was in jail because of an altercation with another young man and that he needed $3,500 to avoid being locked up with the general population over the weekend. The grandson’s friend said that he was willing to put up $1,500. The total

amount was $5,000 and all that was needed was for $3,500 to be brought to a Brooklyn, NY address. The friend added that his uncle worked at the jail and, with the money, could make sure that the grandson would not be in jail overnight. When asked where the altercation took place, the grandmother was told in Newark, NJ. She then told the two young men that she would go to the jail herself, but the friend interjected saying that would jeopardize his uncle’s job. With the young men still on the line, a call was made to the grandson’s cell (Continued on page 3)

“The Power Plant staff responded extremely well and our performance was outstanding. We worked very well with Con Ed to respond to this emergency heat wave condition and we met all our commitments without any problems.” Under the Demand Side Management Program that Riverbay participates in with Con Edison, Riverbay is paid approximately $1.5 million annually for just having capacity available. When called upon to deliver power during these periods, Riverbay is paid approximately $10,000 per hour. Con Ed’s weather forecast for this past week predicted an emergency power situation and informed Riverbay 24 hours in advance that the cogen plant (Continued on page 2)

Domestic violence calls bring fast response from Public Safety BY JIM ROBERTS

Domestic violence calls can be some of the most dangerous operations that police officers conduct. Entering into a volatile situation with all parties on edge requires decisive action and a cool head to calm the situation. “Domestic violence issues are not very predictable when you get there because you don’t know which way they’re going to go,” said Captain James Keappock of (Continued on page 2)

Happy 104th Birthday, Ms. Signore!

Ms. Louise Signore was surrounded by her Co-op City neighbors and the staff at the JASA Bartow Center yesterday as she celebrated her 104th birthday. She is photographed here with Daniella Breton, program director at JASA Co-op City Senior Services. (See more photos on page 4) Photo by Brandon Ortiz

Power reduction needed to be available and would be required to generate a minimum of 10 megawatts from the hours of 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. In advance of the 2 p.m. timeline, the Power Plant launched preparations that included turning on additional equipment, Ligato said. Shareholders helped in the demand response request from

Fast response the Co-op City Public Safety Department.” If either of the parties has visible physical injuries, under state law, arrests are not optional, they are mandatory after we conduct a preliminary investigation. It can be a very dangerous environment for officers to be in.” The District Attorney’s office then determines how to proceed with the case after holding the arrested person based on the complaint filed by the officer. “Our presence at the scene defuses the situation. If you have two people who are combative and you leave them alone, someone is going to get seriously injured,” Keappock said. On July 12, Public Safety officers responded to a domestic violence call and apprehended a male after he assaulted a female companion. When the male picked up a knife and began threatening her, Public Safety Officers Marcelo Ahmed and Victoria Royal were present and ordered him to drop

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Con Ed through the brief reductions of power in three areas. In the garages from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m., lighting was turned off and the back elevators were closed. In the buildings, the laundry rooms were closed from noon to 6 p.m. Restoration of the power in the garages began at 6 p.m. when the laundry rooms were also restored to power.

Ligato said that if Riverbay failed to meet the commitment to provide electricity to Con Ed under the program, the $1.5 million annual payment would be at risk. While the Riverbay cogen facility can deliver all the power requirements to the Riverbay residents, it is connected to the Con Ed electric grid. During one of these

emergency events, if the Con Ed system was to experience a brown out or black out, there is a high likelihood that it would temporarily affect the plant’s ability to deliver power to Riverbay. If a Con Ed system failure resulted in a shutdown of Riverbay’s cogen plant, it could take two to four hours to restore power to Riverbay through the cogen facility.

previous arrests in Co-op City. The subject was transported to Bronx Central booking for further processing. All Co-op City Public Safety officers are trained in crisis intervention and how to separate combatants and talk with them quietly, Keappock said. Generally, there are three to five officers who respond to domestic violence calls. “If you’re not in a good relationship, particularly if there are children involved, it’s important to seek out help,” Keappock said. “If we are called and see there is no food and the kitchen looks dirty, that indicates there’s no care for the children going on and to me that can be worthy of a call to the Administration of Children’s Services office to have them take a look at the big picture.” Help is available for people facing this dangerous situation. “The DA’s office has the Crime Victims Assistance Unit and we can refer them to various agencies,” Keappock

said. “There are domestic violence centers in most hospitals and the 45th Precinct has a Domestic Violence officer who they can speak with. We have brochures that we’ll be distributing next Tuesday night at National Night Out.” A resident in a dangerous relationship with a partner with a really bad temper needs to look at their environment and recognize it may time for a change,” Keappock said. “Anyone who is in fear, we encourage them to call us. We’ll stay with them and if necessary we’ll get them out of the house. We can bring them to our offices and try and reach family or contact one of the shelters and we’ll take them there as a safe place. “We’re here to serve as a buffer and a temporary protector until they can get to some place for help. I’d rather take them myself than see them go off on their own so I can know for certain they are in a safe place,” he said.

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the knife several times. The subject complied, avoiding a life threatening response from the officer, and when he resisted arrest, he was taken into custody. Once on the street, the subject shoved the officer down and ran, but was quickly apprehended after a brief chase. Minor injuries were sustained by the officer and suspect who was also issued a community complaint. In another call on July 21, Public Safety went to Building 4A in response to an assault on a female. A quick response from Public Safety found the female whereupon she was questioned. Officers continued to canvass the building and then found the suspect who is un-domiciled and has been identified by Public Safety as the individual who has been using rooftop storage rooms to sleep. He was transported to Public Safety for processing where it was determined he had two outstanding warrants from

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Benedetto lobby visit, August 4th Assemblyman Michael Benedetto will continue his 2016 Lobby Visit tour on Thursday, August 4th at 120 Erdman Pl. (Building #27B) The assemblyman will be conducting the visits on various Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays until the end of the year whenever he has no other pre-scheduled event. Assemblyman Benedetto will be in the lobbies from 5:15 to 7:00 p.m. All are invited to come and discuss whatever is on their mind.

Bereavement Support on hiatus The Bereavement Support Group, sponsored by the JASA Senior Center and facilitated by Rev. Dr. Robert A. Smith, Jr., will not be meeting during the month of August which begins on Monday, August 1. The sessions will reconvene on Monday, September 12, the Monday after Labor Day. Nevertheless, Dr. Smith, will be available anytime to anyone in the community who is experiencing issues related to bereavement during the group’s hiatus. You may contact Dr. Smith by calling him at 917-734-4058. The Bereavement Support Group meets on Mondays in the Dreiser Community Center, room 13, beginning at 12:30 p.m.

Free tennis this summer The Co-op City Tennis Club, in association with the New York Junior Tennis League and the office of City Councilman Andy King, is once again offering free tennis instruction this summer from 9 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. Monday to Thursday on the Co-op City Tennis Courts directly behind M.S. 181. Tennis instruction will be offered to all children to 5 and 18 years old. Racquets and balls will be provided. Participating children need to wear comfortable athletic wear, preferably shorts and a short sleeve t-shirt and rubber-soled sneakers or tennis shoes. Special sessions for 5 year olds are offered from 11 to 11:45 a.m. each Tuesdays and Thursdays. The program will run through August 25th and registration is on-site and ongoing. A parent or guardian must be present to register a child.

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phone as the grandmother tried to ascertain what was happening to him; there was no answer. The “friend” explained that the police had taken the grandson’s phone. Just then, the “real” grandson, realizing that his grandparents had called his cell phone, returned the call on her cell phone, and asked, “What is going on?” The grandmother asked, “Where are you?” and he replied, “I’m home.” The scammers promptly hung up. The Co-op City shareholder wanted to share this incident with her neighbors so they can remain vigilant in the event that they too should receive a similar call. She said, “Thank God we are in touch regularly with our family and the first clue for us that this could possibly be a scam was the voice of my grandson.” Last year, in making New Yorkers aware of another phone scam – virtual kidnappings – the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) and the New York City Police Department (NYPD) warned New Yorkers through a broadcast at nbcnewyork.com to do exactly what the Co-op City shareholder did in this case – “listen closely to the caller’s voice.” In addition, if you should get a call from anyone demanding ransom, you should try to “slow the situation down,” law enforcement officers advise, and ask to speak to your loved one directly. If the caller does not allow you to, then ask them to describe the victim or their car or something appropriate. You should also try to contact the “kidnapped” person on social media or call them with another phone. In the case of a virtual kidnapping, the perpetrators do not actually kidnap a loved one, but use co-conspirators to convince the victim that they are indeed holding a family member. This scam involves a number of different scenarios, including, but not limited to, claiming they are holding a loved one and will not release them until they receive ransom money; or that a loved one was involved in an accident with a drug dealer or gang member and is being held until the drug dealer/gang member receives money to repair their vehicle, or that their loved one is hurt and not being allowed to go to the hospital for treatment until the hostage taker receives money to repair their vehicle; or that their daughter was kidnapped and is in imminent danger, generally punctuated by a female co-conspirator screaming in the background. Some calls even include information about drug debts, human trafficking and/or assaults. Both the FBI and NYPD warn New Yorkers to beware of anyone calling on the phone and demanding that you wire money or send immediate payment whether by Money Gram,

Western Union, Green Dot MoneyPak or any variety of other payment methods that amount to you sending cash. These transactions cannot be tracked or reversed once the transfer is made or the access number on the prepaid debit card is given to the scammers. In addition, you should never use any callback number(s) provided by the caller. NYPD Crime Prevention Officers point out that the scammers are able to purchase computer apps which disguise their true telephone number and make it appear on your phone’s caller ID as a legitimate number, for example, the 45th Precinct, NYPD, 9-1-1, Con Ed, IRS, FBI, etc. They offer the following tips: • Be suspicious of any caller who demands immediate payment for any reason. • Don’t believe your caller ID – Caller ID spoofing makes it very easy for callers to pretend to be someone else. Scammers have posed as everyone from immigration authorities to utility company representatives and local police. To protect yourself, hang up and call the agency using the number on your utility bill or your local law enforcement agency. • Remember that anyone who has the number on a Green Dot MoneyPak card or any prepaid debit card has access to the funds on the card. • Never wire money, provide debit or credit card numbers or Green Dot MoneyPak card numbers to someone you do not know. • Never give out personal or financial information to anyone who emails or calls you unsolicited. • Ask the debt collector to provide official “validation notice” of the debt – Debt collectors are required by law to provide the information in writing. The notice must include the amount of the debt, the name of the creditor and a statement of your rights under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act. If the caller refuses to send written notification, hang up. Should you receive a phone call demanding ransom money: • Remain calm • Never wire money in a panic. • Slow the caller down by asking for details, identification, to speak with your loved one • Try to contact your loved one using another phone or social media • Hang up and don’t call back – Although it may be tempting to get the last word, you may end up giving the scammers information they can use later. • Call 9-1-1 and report the impersonation, especially if you feel threatened by the caller.

Safe driving in Co-op City

Nextel shed taken away

Co-op City motorists are reminded that the speed limit was reduced citywide to 25 mph from 30 mph last November as part of the Mayor’s Vision Zero Action Plan to ensure the safety of pedestrians, especially children and the elderly, on all city roadways, and the city is aggressively enforcing the new speed limit with the installation of speed enforcement cameras at 140 locations throughout the city, in particular, in school zones. The previous speed limit on city streets – 30 mph – remains in effect on all roadways where another limit is not posted. In addition, some streets, especially those near to schools, may have an even lower speed limit so drivers must pay close attention to the posted speed limit signs and be aware of the lower speed limit on all city streets. The city’s Department of Transportation has informed the public that it does not post signs or announce the location of speed cameras enforcing school zones because it is illegal to speed anywhere within the City of New York and posting the locations of the cameras reduces their effectiveness as a deterrent to speeding. The cameras, however, do not photograph every vehicle passing through the school speed zone, only (Continued on page 9)

This past Monday, the Nextel shed was removed from the roof of garage #7. This shed originally stored all of the equipment for the push-to-talk feature on Riverbay employees’ Nextel cell phones. Since this feature was discontinued, the shed was no longer needed. It was lifted off the garage by crane and loaded onto a trailer to be transported away. Photos by Rick Schmidt

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Celebrating Ms. Signore’s 104th Birthday!

Friends turned out for the party held on Friday, July 29 in the Bartow Center to share in the celebration of Ms. Louise Signore’s 104th birthday. The spry shareholder, who comes to the JASA center every day for daily activities, enjoys dancing and she did not disappoint on Friday as she danced to the lively music played by the DJ, posed for photos and then cut her cake which was shared with everyone in attendance. We wish her continued good health and many more happy returns. Photos by Brandon Ortiz

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It’s Happening in Co-op City

Sage rocks Tunes on Tuesdays This Tuesday’s Tunes on Tuesdays featured the group SAGE performing on the Section 1 Greenway. This coming week, Tunes on Tuesdays will be suspended for the National Night Out celebration on the greenway on Tuesday, August 2, and Wicked Wednesdays will continue as planned with the artist King Solomon Hicks, 7-8:30 p.m. on the Section 5 Greenway. Bring your chairs and blankets and join us for quality entertainment. In case of rain, the concert will move indoors to room 45 of the Einstein Center. Photos by Keisha Watkin

Workshop on Metu Neter/Netcher

The African-American Summer Day Camp recently hosted the Institute for Youth which presented a workshop on the Metu Neter/Netcher, known to the Greeks as hieroglyphics. The Metu Neter means Sacred Writing. The instructor presented at least 50 prints of each of the Metu Neter symbols. Using the code sheet, each child selected the symbols that matched the letters in his or her name. They then pasted the symbols on a paper shen (also called cartouche). Many of the children used crayons to color them. They were given handouts containing this information, as well as being taught that the Kamitic word for “name” is REN. In photos above (top), Hakeem Davis (left) and Amir Thompson, display their Metu Neter symbols. In bottom photo is Shanasia Dilbert, who also took part in the workshop.

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Any rollback coming to shareholders? To the Editor: First vice president Berk praises President Taylor for 800 participants in the water program, but have they collected the money yet? And when they do, that's 800 families who can afford another increase. Be careful as this may be just another method of preparing shareholders for another increase. Now who will step up and answer Mr. Grumer’s letter from Mr. Berman regard-

ing another inflated contract with DE, senior managers who were hired by Riverbay to offset costs, $6.5 million settlement paid by shareholders already, but we still are paying the 4.5% increase. Any rollback coming to shareholders? I doubt it, and finally, if we are to fix up the waterfront, will there be a doggie park developed because people do not curb their dogs here according to city law and it's obvious to me that CCPD is

not concerned. How many summons have been given to dog owners for unleashed, poop left behind, dogs urinating in kiddie parks? In addition, are we to pay MSRE six months’ retroactive fees and spend big money on lawyers’ fees to resolve this? It is my opinion that the president and our lawyers are not reading our contracts thoroughly, especially our elevator contract. —Nick Liberati

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First vice president responds to Mr. Liberati Dear Mr. Liberati: Delighted you are reading my viewpoints. I believe it’s a responsibility of directors to educate, inform and solicit responses from fellow shareholders. However, I’m concerned that your letter is one of conspiracy and innuendo; so, let me set the record straight. The prepayment program is a brilliant option, where every shareholder, including you, will save 6% of our $14 million water bill. I don’t see the problem with that, nor how you connect savings options to a carrying charge increase. If you have a better idea to save millions, please share. Your contention that DE has an “inflated contract” with Riverbay couldn’t be more wrong. HCR/HUD/Wells Fargo were reluctant to approve the contract specifically because they felt the fee

would prohibit DE from doing a fulltime job of managing our massive property. It’s a fraction of the $1.6 million/year we paid MSI, $22.4 million over their 14-year tenure. When MSI left, we DID NOT bring back senior management. We brought back three non-management employees with specific institutional knowledge needed. Yes, we paid the $6.5 million settlement; yes, our bank account is growing. For that, we are fortunate. Who knew we would have a $40 million elevator problem? That’s why you don’t run a large corporation with NO available cash. When MSI left, we had $900,000 in our bank account! The elevator problem is not from Mr. Taylor and our attorney’s inability to read an elevator contract – that is not the president’s job. This prob-

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lem is because the contractor did not give us the larger elevator machines we paid for. In turn, MSI agreed to accept the machines with a 10-year warranty to replace the inadequate machines with the same inadequate machines! I DID NOT mention a doggie park in my vision of a pedestrian walk along the waterfront. I do know we continually work to figure out how to deal with our dog population without exposing Riverbay to breaking federal law, inviting a costly lawsuit. Yes, we pay attorneys to deal with MSI. If we have to spend money, which is the cost of business, I’m sure most shareholders agree with me, I would rather pay attorneys than put another penny in the pockets of MSI! —Linda Berk

Efforts to nationalize local police To the Editor: In response to Miss Reva Jones' recent letter: repeating over and over the mantra, "deadly force was not necessary," does not mean it wasn't necessary. Officers do not have to wait for a gun to be pointed at them. It is not easy to subdue a struggling man, no matter how it is depicted on TV or in the movies. If an officer sees a firearm and the suspect is reaching for it, the officer is allowed to use deadly force to protect himself, other officers and civilians. In the case of Mr. Sterling, officers were called to the scene because Sterling was menacing a homeless man with a

gun. Don't homeless persons have rights? One of the officers in this case is heard on tape shouting, "He's got a gun! Gun!" The other officer exclaims, "He's going for the gun!" Officers are not required to allow an unsecured (a person who is not handcuffed) suspect to shoot them before they fire. A subject who has a firearm and is attempting to retrieve it justifies the use of deadly force. Mr. Sterling, a criminal with a long arrest record and a registered sex offender, should have heeded the officer's commands. In the Philando Castile case, one of the officers in that case is heard on tape stating that Castile was reaching for his

(Castile's) firearm, which was found in the dead man's lap. Again, he should have heeded the officer's commands. Castile's girlfriend has given conflicting accounts of the incident. Black Lives Matters could attempt to do something about the innocent Black children murdered daily by abortion, or the thousands of Black youths murdered annually by other Black youths. They will not do anything about these problems because they are working to nationalize the local police. A nationalized police force is the precursor to a dictatorship. —David Hammer

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Director Jones’ response to Mr. Hammer Dear Mr. Hammer: I agree with your statement made in the June 23rd issue of the Co-op City Times: "A thorough, fair and profes-

sional investigation of both events needs to be done." I think the right thing was done in the Brooklyn case where the officer involved was removed from active

duty and placed at a desk during the investigation. —Francine Jones (Letters continued on page 23)

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

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Public Safety Report CCPD urges residents to BEAT the HEAT for summer safety BY LIEUTENANT PAM APOLLO This summer has had record high temperatures for a great number of days. Excess heat presents a health threat to all persons, but even more so for the very young and the elderly. It is essential for all persons to consume water on a regular basis even before they feel thirsty. Dehydration is the most common cause of emergency room visits during hot weather. Try to stay in an air conditioned location and avoid exertion while the heat wave continues. All apartments within Co-op City are air conditioned. To enjoy the maximum benefit from your air conditioner, it is essential to keep all windows closed at all times. Keeping windows open not only reduces the efficiency of your air conditioner, but also may result in flooding and condensation within your apartment. Cooperators may be liable for this type of damage. Open windows also may result in children throwing items out of the windows. Community Complaints may be issued for these violations. Despite the heat some persons may still chose to bicycle ride. Drinking plenty of water is essential when bicycle riding in the heat. Water bottle holders on the frame of the bicycle or a backpack type hydration system are good options. In Co-op City, it is most important that bicycle riders pay attention to Riverbay Corporation’s rules as they pertain to bike riding. Bicycle riding is prohibited in the areas near the buildings and shopping centers or any areas where it is posted that bike riding is prohibited. The reason for this is that bicycle riding in these areas presents a serious hazard to pedestrians. Cyclists need to afford the same level of consideration to pedestrians as cyclists expect from motorists. Persons observed riding bicycles in restricted areas may receive a Co-op City Community Complaint for “Bike riding in prohibited areas.” Community Complaints can also be issued for “Ball playing in prohibited areas.” All Community Complaints carry a monetary fine which doubles for repeated violations. Parents need to make certain children are aware of these rules. Swimming is a great way to cool of in the summer, but it has its hazards. Never swim alone or allow children to swim alone. It is best to swim at pools and beaches which have lifeguards on duty if that is possible. Be sure that adults and children are aware of water safety rules. Ocean conditions may change suddenly during extreme temperatures resulting in large waves and rip currents. Lightning can suddenly appear during periods of high temperatures. Remember, if you can hear thunder, lightning is close enough to strike. Never stay in a pool, lake or ocean if you can hear thunder. Lightning can travel several miles through water. Never stand under a tree during a lightning storm. Lightning will always strike the highest point. Large hail may also be prevalent, sometimes the size of a softball or larger. Try to take shelter indoors if possible. Never, ever leave children inside of a vehicle during hot weather. Temperatures can rapidly escalate making the vehicle as hot as the inside of an oven. Always check to make sure there is not a person or pet inside your vehicle before you lock it and leave it. Cold weather can also be a hazard. Mistakes can happen so this is always a good safety practice to get into each and every time you leave your vehicle. Over the past few weeks, we were called upon by Con Edison to reduce energy consumption and return conserved power back to the grid. While some of the cut backs may have seemed inconvenient, these power restrictions help to prevent full scale black outs and brown outs in Co-op City and the surrounding areas. Energy consumption is a good idea year-round, but conservation during the summer is extremely important. Alcohol consumption during hot weather may add to health concerns. Alcohol and the beverages it may be mixed with can cause dehydration even though they are liquids. In addition to being unhealthy, it can also be illegal. Consuming alcohol in public is a vio-

lation of the law within New York City. This includes Co-op City events and New York City street fairs at which alcohol is not sold. Public Safety Officers issue New York City Universal Summonses for this violation. As with any other arrest, a Co-op City Community Complaint is also issued for Anti-Social Conduct in connection with the arrest. This Complaint carries a monetary fine. Residents are reminded that barbequing is not permitted on any of the public areas of Co-op City. Strict guidelines set forth by the New York City Fire Department are in effect for barbequing prohibit barbequing on terraces as terraces are within 10 feet of the buildings. Propane tanks are strictly prohibited by the New York City Fire Department in any multiple family dwellings. Residents are also reminded that fireworks are illegal, as well as dangerous. New York City put in effect a Zero Tolerance policy regarding the sale or use of illegal fireworks within the limits of New York City. Here in Co-op City, the Zero Tolerance laws are enforced by both the New York City Police Department as well as the Co-op City Department of Public Safety. New York City offers rewards of up to $1,000 to anyone who gives information leading to the arrest and conviction of anyone caught selling fireworks within New York City. Call 3-1-1 with information. Co-op City residents are also subject to receiving a Community Complaint if they are arrested by any police agency within the geographical confines of Co-op City. Remember to stay safe this summer, especially near pools and beaches. Always remember, if you see something, say something. Call 9-1-1 and the Department of Public Safety at (718) 671-3050 or online at www.ccpd.us. Callers may remain anonymous when giving information. The Co-op City Department of Public Safety would like to thank all persons who have called in suspicious activity. It is by your actions that the crime rate remains low and a high quality of life is maintained.

Public Safety Blotter July 21 - 900 Co-op City Blvd. One male was arrested for Criminal Trespass and was transported for further possessing. July 23 - 177 Dreiser Loop One male was arrested for Public Consumption. He was transported for further possessing and was also issued a Community Complaint. July 24 - R/O 140 DeKruif Place One male was summonsed and was issued a Community Complaint for Public Consumption. July 24 -170 Dreiser Loop One male was summonsed for Loitering and was also issued a Community Complaint. Co-op City is a diverse community with people of all ages, abilities and characteristics. All persons should remember to respect each other and embrace their differences. Don’t forget to say hello to your neighbors when you pass each other in the hallway or in the street. Co-op City strives to accommodate all persons. As Stevie Wonder said at the Grammys, “We need to make every single thing accessible to every person with a disability.” It is also important to remember that not all disabilities are visible. Someone who appears to be healthy may have a physical or developmental disability. July is known as Disability Pride Month and Sarcoma Awareness Month. July 30th is known as Gastroschisis Awareness Day. This is a good opportunity to learn about disabilities or conditions that may affect your friends, family members or neighbors. Knowledge is power, the more you learn the stronger you become.

OPPORTUNITIES AT CO-OP CITY Tell your friends, relatives and employers about: 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475 • 718-320-3300 Riverbay Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. For information on CONTRACT OPPORTUNITIES ONLY, please contact: Lenya Garcia at Lgarcia@riverbay corp.com; AND Barbara Penn at Bpenn@riverbaycorp.com. Please note that emails should be sent to both parties. Please DO NOT email resumes for EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES to the aforementioned emails. For EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES, please see bottom of the employment listings for specific directions. CONTRACT SUMMARY There are no contract opportunities to list this week. Please check again next week.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES Job Reference # 16-39 Open to 32BJ Union Members from July 8th to July 22, 2016. Open to All applicants from July 25th to August 2nd 2016. Full Time Porter Buildings Service, clean, or supply restrooms. Gather and empty trash. Clean building floors by sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, or vacuuming. Follow procedures for the use of chemical cleaners and power equipment to prevent damage to floors and fixtures. Mix water and detergents or acids in containers to prepare cleaning solutions, according to specifications. Clean windows, glass partitions, or mirrors, using soapy water or other cleaners, sponges, or squeegees. Notify managers concerning the need for major repairs or additions to building operating systems. Applications are given out at the following address from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.: Riverbay Corporation Administration Office, 2049 Bartow Ave., Bronx, NY 10475; OR Resumes can be faxed to 718-320-3672 with the Job Title and Job Reference # on the TOP RIGHT CORNER of the resume. *Riverbay Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer* Applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, creed, ethnicity, alienage, citizenship, color, religion, national origin, age, sex or sexual preference, marital status, military status, disability or any other recognized protected basis under any applicable federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. Please inform Human Resources if you need assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process.

Co-op City Times / July 30, 2016

Optimism over cynicism

Director’s Viewpoint

Linda Berk

First Vice President I was inspired to write this week’s viewpoint from a dialogue I had with a fellow shareholder recently who was responding to the writings of another director’s viewpoint. I make the effort to write each week because I believe it is important to keep the community informed and educated about Riverbay business. I remember during the Iris Baez years I was so turned off by the back and forth of Board directors in the paper. I had no idea who was really telling the truth. So now that I am a director, I am cognizant that we can sometimes confuse the community. I certainly do not want to do that. We need to engage the community, we need you to be informed and involved. So if you read something in the paper you feel strongly about, ask for clarification. Ask for Board directors to explain themselves – that is our responsibility to you. Spending Money on a Youth Program A shareholder expressed concern that we should not be spending money on a youth program when we have major construction projects to finish. As a major corporation, we can do several things simultaneously (construction and community services) and we do. Delays with our construction projects are our legacy issues left over from MSI that DE will now address. They have been given very firm, direct and clear expectations to complete these projects as soon as possible. There will never be an end to construction projects at Co-op City. Our forty-five year old infrastructure is always going to need one thing or the other. If you get a chance, read the President's report in the CC Times edition to HCR/HUD/Wells Fargo when they visited the property a few weeks ago (July 2, 2016). You will see the complexity and scope of what we are dealing with here at Co-op City. It is an enormous property with thou-

sands of moving parts! And yes, we are a housing development and we should not be serving as a social service agency, I agree. However, community services are an integral part of multi-family housing complexes as I learned when I received my Registered in Apartment Management (RAM) certification. To that point, $150k is not excessive for a housing complex our size (so small an amount I cannot calculate the percentage on my calculator). We are an isolated community and by design, we have always had to provide some support for youth and adults. We have spent money recently on repairing our basketball courts and they have proven to be an excellent investment. Our youth are out there playing on the courts daily. They are not idle, getting into trouble and the community is better off for this investment. The current Board is spending time researching, discussing and analyzing the best forward thinking, cost efficient and service oriented opportunities for this community. Lobby renovations, ADA compliant doors and completing shopping malls are all priorities of our new managing agent, projects in various stages of completion. DE is working hard to accomplish these goals, but they will need a learning curve. In the meantime, the Riverbay Fund will continue to perform its responsibilities to the community, which is service oriented, not operational. We remain sensitive to budgetary decisions and we weigh the positive and negative impact with each decision. UPS Drop-Off Presentation I am concerned that the community is being told that the president and I are "delaying" or "blocking" the UPS presentation. This presentation has not made it to the Board agenda only because the agendas recently have been loaded with critical and time-sensitive issues. We have been voting on major collective bargaining contracts with two very important unions at Riverbay – PBA and Local 94. We have had to consider insurance for our Local 153 employees, DE’s onboarding, management reports, major construction projects, MSI’s termination status, a couple of policy issues and numerous second

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readings of resolutions. Every issue we address is looking for results for the betterment of shareholders. We are working to provide superior and more comprehensive services while we improve the efficiency and thus cost of our operations. Overwhelmingly, the response I get from shareholders is, "please keep it up!" When we didn’t get the UPS presentation on the agenda, it was in good company with many other requested items that had to wait. As it is, our Board meetings are going until 11 p.m. and later. We must streamline our meetings and keep the agendas within reason. However, now that I have taken pause to discuss this issue, it is clear that the UPS presentation should be made to management for administration of services, not the Board. The Board should be addressing policy issues, not administrative issues. As a result, the UPS presentation request has been forwarded to management for their review. Management can then present their recommendation and decision to the Board as part of their management report. That is how these request should be handled. I also had the opportunity to respond to a letter to the editor from a shareholder who took issue with my comments hailing the prepayment program as a fabulous idea to save the corporation money. I am still confused at how this is a bad thing when shareholders can pay up front to help the overall corporation save money which filters down to everyone! If you cannot participate in the prepayment of your carrying charges, there is NO penalty, just a savings that we all benefit from together. In this modern and technological world we live in, we need to be open to new and creative ways to save money and take advantage of programs like prepaying our water bill to save $1.2 million. Therefore, I implore shareholders to be open to new ideas and concepts. This Board will continue to share with you how we are handling your business. I realize we cannot satisfy every shareholder, but as long as the majority of this community is happy, we have done the best we can for you! You can reach me at Riverbay Board, 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475 or Lberk@riverbay board.com.

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Basement closet rentals to increase Aug. 1 Shareholders who rent storage closets in their building’s basement are advised that the cost of their rentals will increase by $1 per month effective Monday, August 1, 2016. In March, 2012, the Riverbay Board approved amended second reading of Resolution 12-15 which approved extending Riverbay’s contract with Bargold Storage Systems for a period of 7 years, but with the modification that Riverbay rents and maintains the Bargold storage units directly from Bargold and pays the company $10 per month, per unit as opposed to shareholders renting from Bargold. The new agreement also stipulated that at the end of the 7-year period, which expired on July 31, 2015, that “any new locations be priced the same as similar existing storage units, and that the rates be increased $1 per month of which $.25 is to be paid to Bargold.” As a result, effective Monday, August 1, those who rent basement storage closets will be charged $1 more on their monthly maintenance bills for their closet rental.

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those that are travelling at 10 mph above the speed limit within the speed zone on: School days during school hours and one hour before and one hour after the school day Any period during school activities at the school and up to 30 minutes immediately before and up to 30 minutes immediately after such school activities Since school hours and student activities may vary from school to school, the DOT says it contacts each school before beginning speed camera enforcement within that school speed zone. Speed enforcement cameras are reviewed by trained Dot technicians to ensure accuracy and only in cases where it is evident that the vehicle in question was travelling at 10 mph above the speed limit in the school zone will the owner of the vehicle receive a Notice of Liability (NOL) in the mail. In addition to reducing the speed limit, the city has also installed more speed enforcement cameras in the continuing effort to slow drivers down to a safe speed and protect New Yorkers from injury and loss of life. A pedestrian struck by a vehicle travelling at 30 mph is twice as likely to be killed as a pedestrian struck by a vehicle travelling at 25 mph.

In Memoriam James C. Robinson It is with profound sadness that we announce the death of James C. Robinson on July 21, 2016 at Calvary Hospital. James and his wife, Aletha, have lived in Building 25 for the past 20 years. He was an active member of Community Protestant Church and other Co-op City organizations. Mr. James C. Robinson will be dearly missed.

Washing machines because the caller will be asked for that number. Then the caller will be asked for the number on the back of the smart card, the machine number that was the issue, and the amount lost. The shareholder is given a pin number giving him or her instant credit. From there, all the shareholder has to do is place the card in the CVA machine, put in the pin number and the credit should be reimbursed instantly. Issues have also been reported as residents continue to put certain flammable materials into the dryers causing unnecessary fires. Items such as the following should never be put into dryers: rubberized items, bath mats, padded bras or bibs, nylon items, any synthetic plastic or glass fiber, as well as any clothes that may have had chemicals spilled on them like paint thinner or alcohol.

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Dryer Fire Prevention Safety Tips • Clean lint drawers • Do not over dry clothes • Do not over fill your dryer Do not dry any of the following: • Rubberized Items • Bath mats • Padded bras/ bibs • Nylon items • Any Synthetics • Rugs • Plastics • Glass Fiber • Do not dry any items having had chemicals spilled on them like paint thinner/alcohol • Read clothing labels carefully

Co-op City Times / July 30, 2016

Director’s Viewpoint

Board Ends Undemocratic Practice

Bernard Cylich

Second Vice President Abraham Kazan was founder and chair of United Housing Foundation, which sponsored Co-op City. As Co-op City’s first president, Kazan envisioned the new residential site as an example both of affordable, quality housing for working people and of a racially integrated, intergenerational, multi-faith, and socially and culturally active community. When Co-op City opened its doors, cooperators were encouraged to establish social, civic, political, sports, and religious organizations. The recently formed groups were offered meeting spaces at rental fees well below market rate. Administration leaders anticipated that such organizations would not only enrich community life, but would be the social cement helping to stabilize it. Back then, organizations were recognized simply by furnishing copies of their membership lists, by providing a set of bylaws, and by agreeing to be nondiscriminatory. Change In Policy This policy changed in 2000 when Iris Baez headed the Riverbay Board of Directors. An unofficial policy, not ratified by any Board resolution, was introduced. After a new organization’s application met all administrative requirements, the document would be submitted to the Board’s Community Relations Committee for review. Review was not based on consistent standards; it amounted to a subjective screening. After the review, the application went to the Board for approval or rejection. Until the final Board’s decision, new organizations were not allowed to rent a room, publicize activities in the Co-op City Times, or submit leaflets for posting. As far as the editors of the Co-op City Times were concerned, activities of an organization without Board recognition did not exist. Not surprisingly, the recently announced Board policy led organizations seeking recognition to adopt attitudes that might favor their recognition. Cooperator efforts to establish new organizations were stymied.

Resolution For Fairness Introduced I was determined to end this unofficial, undemocratic practice when elected to the Board and I drafted resolution (#16-44) codifying the original, fairer way of recognizing organizations. During the Board’s deliberation of the issue on Wednesday, July 14, 2016, some questions I considered groundless were raised about the benefit of maintaining fair practices for approving or rejecting organizations. An early victim of the unfair practice was the anti-privatization group Coalition to Save Affordable Housing. It was formed, at a meeting called in early 2002 by thenBoard director Tony Illis, to examine the pro-privatization stance that the City News had been drumbeating for three years. The nearly 600 cooperators who attended the meeting agreed, then and there, to establish the Coalition. All documents necessary for recognition were submitted to the Board, whose majority at the time favored privatization. “The Application Was Lost” For two years, the Board failed to consider the Coalition’s application. Then one day, a pro-privatization group called FREE came on the scene and appeared to be functioning as if it had official Board recognition. Even more unsettling was the fact that Othelia Jones and Tony Illis, both Board members, knew that FREE had never been reviewed, approved by the Community Relations Committee, or brought to the Board for approval. Coalition inquiries about its application for Board approval were answered with “the application was lost.” Protests by Othelia Jones and Illis finally forced the Board to move. It seems clear that the pro-privatization Board majority spent two years blocking recognition of the Coalition. Other Examples: The Obama Election There are other examples. In 2008, when Barack Obama was running for President, Francine Reva Jones and I decided that we would work for his election. Since all the Co-op City Democratic Clubs were on vacation, we announced a meeting to be held in the African-American Association room to help Obama get elected. The response was overwhelming, and we set up a local chapter of the Obama campaign’s community outreach, Organize for America (OFA): we formed a leadership and started a

voter registration drive. If the Co-op City chapter had applied for Board recognition, the presidential election would have been over before we ever heard from them. After Obama’s election, the organization formally applied for Board recognition, hoping to continue the grassroots OFA work. The Board’s Community Relations Committee, and later the Board, rejected the application. Our group soon disbanded. The Effort To Restore Bus Service There’s more. In 2010, a Coalition Against the MTA Cuts was established, calling for the restoration of the Bx26 and Bx28 lines. Under the auspices of another (recognized) organization, the Coalition Against the MTA held a rally in the Bartow auditorium. Elected officials addressed the audience, which included an overflow crowd in the plaza. Yet this event was ignored by the Co-op City Times. Two more rallies were organized, over 8,000 petition signatures were gathered, and spirited demonstrations were held at MTA offices (again under the auspices of another recognized organization and continually ignored by the Co-op City Times). In spite of record support in our community and personal appeals for recognition by the Coalition Against the MTA Cuts three co-chairpersons—Virginia Stewart, chair of Retirees of Dreiser Loop; Judy Roberson, of the Co-op City chapter of the Working Families Party; and Sebastian Ulanga, chair of the Coalition to Save Affordable Housing—the Riverbay Board’s Community Relations Committee rejected recognition and never even brought its decision to the full Board. Hobbled as a non-recognized organization, it was unable to continue campaigning for restoration of the two bus routes, even though MTA had restored other lines in New York City and introduced new ones. Co-op City cooperators are the losers because of the Riverbay Board’s abuse of power. Apparently at least four Board members who voted against Resolution #16-44 would prefer to continue a Big Brother approach to the Board’s method of determining which organizations should be recognized – or not. Fortunately, democratic thinking prevailed and the resolution, with several amendments, was adopted.

Co-op City Times / July 30, 2016

Board to evaluate Riverbay departments

Director’s Viewpoint

Francine Reva Jones Secretary

The Board president, Cleve Taylor, recently distributed department evaluation forms and asked that Board directors complete and return them as soon as possible. He has listed 25 departments for us to rate from A to F and the Board will discuss them. I think that this is an excellent time to evaluate the Riverbay Corporation. Presently, we know how good or poorly a department is functioning and it will be recorded. As our new Executive General Manager Bob Klehammer begins employment here, he will have a clear picture of how Board directors rate the departments. The goal is to put processes in place that will improve the departmental performances so that when they are re-evaluated, they will receive an “A” rating. I can recall that when the former Board discussed evaluating Marion Scott Real Estate, Inc., it took approximately two years to decide on a format and another year to create the form. Even though the MSI evaluation happened, some Board directors refused to participate, stating that it was not a true measurement of their performance. When Klehammer started, I believe that it relieved us of some stress and that there is now more cohesiveness among Board directors that is translating into cooperation and good working relationships. Board Committees President Taylor made several committee chair assignments and other assignments will be forthcoming. One of his committee assignments was the 2017 Election Committee, for which Claudia Sampson volunteered. Claudia and Marie Smith are two of the newest

Board directors and we are happy to have them. Marie has experience counselling the mentally challenged and will be an asset to our Board and to this community. I chaired the 2016 Election Committee and two hearings were conducted during that time. In last week’s edition, a comment was made regarding the Election Rules, stating that, “Those making the charge had NO PROOF.” That statement was false. Proof was presented. The Public Safety Dept. was even involved in the investigation. As the evidence unfolded, the submitted proof was found to be mistaken identities and the charges were dropped. I regret that Marie Smith and others were subjected to such a hearing. However, the rules must be adhered to. The Election Committee exists, in part, to review and resolve such matters fairly. 4.5% Carrying Charge Increase There are shareholders who inquired about what is happening to the funds from the 4.5% carrying charge that are still being collected even though the lawsuit has been paid. My response is that the corporation will be using the funds to pay for our capital project expenses. As the Board president and other directors have previously advised, MSI allowed for the purchase of the wrong elevator motors and this must be corrected. The corporation is facing large expenses for our elevators, installation of the power plant’s new high pressure boiler, the Cooper Place water pipe leak and construction and balcony repairs. Institute For Youth This week, at the African-American Summer Day Camp, the Institute for Youth presented a workshop on the Metu Neter/Netcher, which the Greeks call hieroglyphics. The Metu Neter means Sacred Writing. The instructor came well prepared with at least 50 prints of each of the Metu Neter symbols. Using the code sheet, each child was required to select the sym-

bols that matched the letters in his or her name. They then pasted the symbols on a paper shen (also called cartouche). Many of the children used crayons to color them. They were given handouts containing this information, as well as being taught that the Kamitic word for “name” is REN. The counselors were actively engaged with assisting the children and the director even placed his ren on a shen. Knowledge of one’s history and culture is important for all children. It builds self-esteem. The IFY is available for your youth group. Sacred Woman Congratulations to Sister Deborah C. Nelson, VicePresident of the African-American Association, on successfully completing the Sacred Woman Rites of Passage at the Queen Afua University last Sunday. In the 12 week program, Deborah learned to awaken the healer within as she came into alignment with her spiritual anatomy through sacred movements, beauty, relationship and intuitive healing using plants, flower essences, color therapy gemstone healing, element healing, meditation, affirmation and music to restore and harmonize the feminine body, mind and spirit. I wish her all the best as she journeys into new and fascinating healing experiences. Get Well I wish my friends and cooperators, Dolores Rankin and Marlene Smith, a speedy recovery and that they are up and about real soon. Contact Me If you would like to share your thoughts, contact me at: Francine Jones, Board of Directors, Riverbay Corporation, 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475 or call me at 718-671-5957. We are experiencing a heat wave. Drink extra water. Be cool and be safe.

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Coalition of African American Churches and Community Organizations The Coalition of African-American Churches & Community Organizations of Co-op City, Inc. thank all of its members and friends. Wishing everyone a safe and healthy summer. Our next general membership meeting will be on Tuesday, September 6, at noon, 177 Dreiser Community Center, room 15. Two representatives should be sent from each organization to attend all coalition meetings. We will be in recess July and August. Please inform the coalition of any suggestions that you may have. Ms. Virginia

Stewart is the President of the Coalition. Phone number, (718) 671-4506. The coalition is a non-profit organization dedicated to maintaining and improving the quality of life of cooperators while providing educational and culturally enriching programs for the community. We also act as one voice for all coalition members where there are issues of common concern and human rights. We also sponsor Friends & Family Day Celebrations, and Kwanzaa free for the community. Members of the coalition include

MetroCard Bus to visit Co-op City next month The MetroCard Bus will be visiting all three Co-op City locations next month, enabling customers to sign up for or refill their Reduced-Fare MetroCard, purchase or add money to an existing MetroCard, and purchase E-Z Pass On the Go tags. On Thursday, August 4, and again on Thursday, August 18, 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. MTA New York City Transit advises its customers that there are two kinds of traveling MetroCard Service Centers: the MetroCard Bus and the MetroCard Van. Both vehicles make regularly scheduled stops in all five boroughs each month. The MetroCard Bus, which stops in Co-op City, travels around the city, stopping at senior citizen centers, shopping centers and along major bus routes. Customers can handle all of their MetroCard needs, whether it is applying for or refilling a Reduced-Fare MetroCard, buying or refilling a regular MetroCard or

asking MetroCard-related questions. Senior citizens and people with disabilities may apply for the Reduced-Fare MetroCard on the Bus. They will need photo ID and seniors must show proof of age (at least 65 years old). The MetroCard Van, like the Bus, travels around the city with helpful onboard staff ready to sell Unlimited and Pay-Per-Ride MetroCards, add money to regular and Reduced-Fare MetroCards and answer questions. Reduced-Fare MetroCard applications are available. EZ Pass On The Go tags are also available for purchase on both the Bus and the Van. The MetroCard Bus and Van do not operate on the following holidays: New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas. Customers may also want to explore the EasyPay Reduced-Fare payment option. EasyPay lets customers link to their credit or debit card to their ReducedFare MetroCard so it refills automatically. For more MetroCard information, please visit the MTA’s website at www.mta.info and click on Fares and Tolls.

Kudos to the staff at Co-op City Pharmacy I recently had a problem with two prescriptions that had been transmitted incorrectly. The pharmacist at Co-op City Pharmacy, located in Section Five, worked diligently to straighten it out and then had my prescriptions, properly filled, delivered to me. Thank you, Co-op City pharmacy, and your fabulous pharmacist for service above and beyond! —Lorna Smith

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the following: African-American Association; Co-op City Baptist Church; Retirees of Dreiser Loop; Harriet Tubman Independent Democratic Club; NAACP, Co-op City Branch; St. Joseph’s Episcopal Church and Zodiacs Track Club. Please support our efforts by sending us a tax deductible contribution made payable to Coalition of African-American Churches and Community Organization of Co-op City, Inc., P.O. Box 619, Bronx, NY 10475. Churches and organizations that desire to join the coalition may apply

for membership by either writing or calling (718) 671-4506 or (718) 671-5957 for a membership application, which should be returned with a letter on your church/organization’s letterhead and signed by the minister/president. Read the coalition’s weekly column for information about events and issues. Remember the coalition’s motto is, “Coming Together is the Beginning, Keeping together is Progress and Working Together is Success.” —Harman T. Leacock

Reminder – Feeding animals Shareholders are reminded that it is a violation of your lease to place food out for animals to eat. A Community Complaint may be issued for littering to anyone who puts food out for any reason. Well intentioned cooperators may think they are putting food out for stray cats or birds, but the food ends up attracting rats, raccoons, skunks, coyotes or other animals which can be a threat to residents. Feeding wildlife, such as geese, also tends to change the migration pattern of these animals as they end

up not flying south for the winter. This was the case last winter in the New York area where many geese were found starved to death when they did not fly south for the winter and their normal food source was covered by deep snow. Food placed out for animals is often lacking in the nutrition needed by the animals and serves to upset their ecological balance. Please resist the urge to place food out for animals in Co-op City or elsewhere. Thank you for your cooperation.

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Sacred Woman Rites of Passage

Congratulations to Sister Deborah C. Nelson, Vice President of the AfricanAmerican Association, on successfully completing the Sacred Woman Rites of Passage at the Queen Afua University last Sunday, along with 74 other women from across the country. In the 12-week program, Deborah learned to awaken the healer within as she came into alignment with her spiritual anatomy through sacred movements, beauty, relationship and intuitive healing using plants, flower essences, color therapy gemstone healing, element healing, meditation, affirmation and music to restore and harmonize the feminine body, mind and spirit. We wish her all the best as she journeys into new and fascinating healing experiences.

Section Five Teen Centerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Young Earners Entrepreneurship Program

This summer, the Section Five Teen Center introduced its newest initiative, The Young Earners Competitive Entrepreneurship Program, an intense, 6-week, business program in which participants earn a daily stipend while competing to win weekly bonuses through a series of challenging projects. The program focuses on teens developing research, budgeting and presentation skills through fun project based learning. Each week, teams work on different assignments and receive tips and guidance from industry professionals to help them complete the challenge. The Young Earners Competitive Entrepreneurship Program challenges teens to turn their creativity into profit while developing team-building and business skills they will be able to carry with them into their adult lives and careers. The program was created by the Mosholu Montefiore Teen Center in Section 5 to give the young people who were not selected in the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Summer Youth Employment lottery an opportunity to earn money over the summer while combining the experience with lessons and tasks related to business and money management. It is becoming more and more common to read about young teens and pre-teens establishing and running multi-million dollar businesses and therefore important that young people are educated and positioned in order that they too may create their own wealth and run successful businesses.

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Felicia Aboagye Empowerment Services Felicia Aboagye Empowerment Services, Inc. is a non-profit organization designed to help the sick, poor and needy in the community, as well as people in Africa. Reverend Marting Okwaning is a Registered Nurse and a graduate from Union Theological Seminary at Columbia University. He is inviting everyone who is sick of any disease such as cancer, heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, etc., to come for Bible Study, health education and/or praises and worship every Wednesday from 5:00 p.m.- 10:00

p.m. Snacks will be served. The address is 177 Dreiser Loop, room 8, Bronx, New York 10475 at Co-op City. Anybody who wants to donate used cars, shoes, computers, clothes or anything else, should kindly call Reverend Okwaning at (347) 784-7516 or Hilda Marful-Okwaning at (718) 795-3128. Ms. Lucy Willens is our Prayer Leader and she will lead prayers for those who need prayer and support. This year, Ms. Hilda Marful-Okwaning, a health educator, trained teacher, and Registered Professional Nurse, will

talk about health education disease prevention and holistic health. She will also talk about cancers, diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, infection control, nutrition and mental health. She will answer any questions or concerns you have. In addition, Reverend Victoria Otumfour-Neequaye, a visiting Pastor from Ghana, will also talk about the importance of marriage and how to make God our Lord and Saviour. 'Whatever God has begun in your life, he is faithful to finish' Philippians 1:6. There's no storm that God won't carry

you through. No bridge that God won't help you cross. No battle that God won't help you win. No heartache that God won't help let go of. He is so much bigger than anything you will face today. Leave everything in his hands and embrace this day confidently knowing that he will take care of you. For more information, go to Faesi.org. Kindly make your donation via Chase Quickpay to yawokwaning@yahoo.com or send checks/money orders to Empowerment Services, Inc., P.O. Box 573, Bronx, NY 10475. —Felicia Aboagye

Building 21 Association Your Vote Is So Important Hello, shareholder; hello, CO-OPerator; Hello, integral and powerful influential part of this community. Yes all of those titles are who YOU are. You and your mighty vote. Now let’s talk about how important your vote is. It isn’t just important to vote for president. It is equally as important to show up for federal, legislative and judiciary elections. That is how neighborhoods are improved, from the way they look to how they are protected and how our children are educated. We must make sure that every able body is able to vote. You can register any time during the year, BUT your form must be delivered or mailed at least 25 days before the next election for it to be effective for that election. By the time this article reaches you, there will be just over 100 days before we all go to the polls; so make certain you and yours are registered NOW. Voter Registration forms with prepaid postage are available for pick-up at the Board of Elections (1780 Grand Concourse, 5 Floor, Bronx, NY 10457, Tel: 718.299.9017, libraries, post offices, most New York City government agencies, and the League of Women Voters of the City

of New York. If you would like a registration form mailed to you, you can also call the Board of Elections at 1-866VOTE-NYC. Fill out a Voter Registration Application using only a pen with blue or black ink. Be sure to sign the form. Your vote right here in CO-OP City We have newly elected members to our own board, and congratulations again to all. We must remember that the Riverbay Board of Directors of CO-OP City is not the life’s blood of CO-OP City, YOU ARE. In September, we must all get to work. Too many cooperators view the board as an entity that directs the shareholders, when in fact, it is the other way around. While “we,” the shareholders, are supposed to have the final say in most decisions made in this community, we cannot all be in charge simultaneously. So we elect a board of directors to represent the voice of the people, (i.e., the community, the shareholders, the cooperators). Each of us has some issue, topic or agenda that is close to our heart. Members of the board must now remember that their personal agendas, while relevant, must only factor in as a part of the best decision for the community at large. Your job as a cooperator and shareholder is to help the board

Section 5 Association Mark Your Calendar - The Section Five 3rd annual FAMILY FUN DAY will be August 20, 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. The rain date is Saturday, August 27. The Section Five Association consists of the presidents and representatives from Buildings 26 thru Building 35 and the Earhart Lane Townhouses. Our children, youth, families and friends will come together on our greenway in Section Five. We will have free hot dogs, popcorn, ices, etc., as long as they last. Various competition games and activities. Clown/face painter, live entertainment by D. J. Smooth. Open mike for all talents. We will have the petting zoo, relay races, Ellie Marvelous Minors dancers, Bartow Swingers, Kids For Christ, the Parks and Fire Departments, the shredder truck on site, as well as Velocity Track team and the Section 5 Teen Center. Volunteers Meeting - The association is asking all volunteers to meet on Monday, August 1, at 7 p.m. at Building 33 on the ground floor in the Section 5 Association Room. If you need a tee shirt, please let us know ASAP. We will need you to serve and help monitor different activities. New shareholders, this will be an opportunity to meet your neighbors, please join us. You may also check your bulletin board and contact your building president if there are any questions. If there are any questions, partipation, contributions or ideas, please contact chairperson Ms. Linda Werner at (718) 862-3295 or on her cell at (718) 4903431. Also, you may contact Mr. Robert Hedgpeth, president of the Section Five Association, at (718) 320-2656. Mission Statement - The mission of the Section Five Association is to obtain the maximum quality of life for all shareholders residing in Section 5, to act as a liaison between management and the building and townhouse associations in all problems areas, to assist maximum participation in each individual association, and to enlighten and educate all shareholders in Section 5. —H. Overman

members to stay true to their oath by offering your opinions in forums like the open board meetings and other community gatherings. Read articles like this one and take part in programs like the Riverbay Suggestion Box. Most complaints come from cooperators who don’t participate in the community and who form their opinions from rumors and innuendo. This causes a breakdown in communications and results in a vicious cycle of misunderstandings which leaves you, the cooperator, and this community, on the short end of the stick. It is not enough to come out once a year and vote for someone whose name is familiar to you. What does matter is that we make our votes count NOW, for you and for CO-OP City, and for the community at

large. This is our community, but for how long? If we keep doing the same things we’ve been doing, NOT LONG. We’ve got to maintain CO-OP City for the current shareholders and then we must do better than that. We must maintain CO-OP City for the generations. THINK TANK at Building 21 is in session every Friday at 8:30 p.m. in the gathering room in the rear of the B Section. It is where you will hear the rest of the story and where your story and your dreams matter. Come and bring a friend with you. Each one of us, multiplied by all of us, equals A FORCE FOR GOOD. Email: 21association@gmail.com; phone: 347-504-1821. See you around the neighborhood! —Michelle Marbury

Co-op City Times / July 30, 2016

No solutions on some of these resolutions

Director’s Viewpoint

Daryl Johnson

We discussed several resolutions during a board meeting on Wednesday, July 20. So, in the interest of transparency, I’m going to review those resolutions and I’m going to show you how I voted on them. First Things First Our articles must be sent to the editorial department no later than 5 p.m. on each Monday. Then, after an editorial review, the article will be published on Saturday. If we have a board meeting during the week, say on a Wednesday, then the resolutions that were discussed during that meeting will be published on that same Saturday. However, board members that want to comment on those resolutions will have to wait until the following Saturday for their article to be published. And, that’s why there’s a gap between when resolutions are published and when board members can comment on them. Local 94 Resolution A law firm named Jackson Lewis represents the Riverbay Corporation on labor matters. In this case, negotiations were held and an agreement was made with the power plant’s Local 94 workers and Riverbay. And, now, the board ratified “the Collective Bargaining Agreement by and between Riverbay and the International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 94, for a period of five (5) years commencing on November 1, 2015 and ending on October 31, 2010.” I voted yes for this resolution. Applicant Screening Resolution Landlord Guard, Inc. Here are some of the services that Landlord Guard offers: Investigation of an applicant, employment verification, landlord verification, an initial home visit, criminal investigation, sex offender report, and a second home visit. All of the screening costs are paid for by people that fill out applications to live here. So, Riverbay does not have to pay

any money to Landlord Guard, Inc. I voted yes for this resolution. Riverbay’s Recognition of Organizations, Clubs, and Committees Resolution I want this community to have organizations, clubs, and committees. But, should groups be allowed to just fill out an application and start using our space on a continuous basis? In my opinion, the answer is no. Look, I don’t care what this resolution says. A prudent company, in my opinion, that doesn’t want to lose lawsuits should know something about the people that will be using their rooms on a continuous basis. Also, a prudent company should know the activities that are supposed to be conducted in that room. Sure, we can get this information from submitted papers. But, what can we say when we get sued and a lawyer asks: “Didn’t you know that this activity was going on in this room?” This is a big and unnecessary problem that we should avoid. So, wisdom and good judgment should dictate that an interview be conducted to find out exactly what’s going on with any group that wants to use our facilities on a continuous basis. So, how did I vote on this poorly drafted resolution? No. Riverbay Fund Resolution - $150,000 Do you remember what happened when this board previously gave $50,000 to the Riverbay Fund? Do you remember all of the nonsense that went on with that money? For instance, why were big architectural plans made for the former bingo hall when we knew that we didn’t have $4 million to renovate it? Why was a consultant hired out of this $50,000? Now, yes, I know that Director Deborah Jenkins is currently in charge of this Riverbay Fund. And, yes, I know that Jenkins will do a better job with this current money. But, we’re talking about the Riverbay Fund and the way that some people do things here. So, before this vote occurred, I had a conversation with Jenkins and I clearly pointed out why I had to vote no on this resolution. Thereafter, she assured me that everything would be different. Nevertheless, this resolution says, “The Riverbay Cor-

Building 9 Association

Greetings: Last week's heat wave was oppressive. I hope everyone is well and safe. Please use discernment when venturing outdoors on warmest days. Remain hydrated, wear sunscreen and appropriate attire. If you are bothered by telemarketers, contact the “Do Not Call Registry” at 1888-382-1222; verify whether your number is on the registry, add your number to the registry, remove your number from the registry, file a complaint, etc. I offer, and I request from you, a round of applause for Building Association Executive Board members Gwen Anderson and Shirley Wells. They have worked tirelessly and have done a fantastic job on behalf of the building association, especially in regard to the planning and execution of the annual bus rides, monthly meetings and monthly social events. Kudos, Gwen and Shirley! The building association is able to offer a Foxwoods Bus Ride ticket to one of our dedicated, committed and very deserving Building 9 parent caregivers. I hope the few hours of respite is refreshing. We are working to organize a Saturday Brunch and round table for our family-member caregivers residing in Building 9. Please contact me with dates that work best for you. Please conserve energy and water as much as possible. Turn off the air conditioning and lights in unoccupied rooms. Turn off water while brushing your teeth and washing dishes; bathe, rather than shower whenever possible, etc. Utilities

are not free, WE pay for our utilities. Riverbay Corporation is doing its part through energy shedding and other conservation measures; let us do our part as well. We should all be diligent about disposing of our trash and other refuse in the trash receptacles located in and around our building and garage in order to maintain our desired standard of cleanliness and to ward off the presence of feral animals. Please observe and obey the posted direction signs in the garage and drive at the posted speed limit. Do not expectorate in our elevators; it is unsanitary and unsightly. It is the responsibility of owners to pick up after their dogs. Scoop the poop - it is the law. Please refrain from such un-cooperative behavior. Also, it is a violation to walk your dog on the grass in Co-op City's green spaces. Our association hosted another Game Night social event on Friday, July 22nd from 7 p.m. - 10 p.m. Special thanks to Daisy, Helen, Eloise, Brenda, Curtis, Jimmy, Ruben and Mimi who took the time to join us and make the evening so much more fun for everyone. There was a Pitty-pat card game of epic proportions going on for most of the evening. As always, Miss Eloise won almost every dominoes game and she remains the reigning Queen of Dominoes. We are looking for Bingo and Bid Whist players for our next Game Night. United we stand. Until next time, be well. —Linda Collins

poration will authorize ANNUAL allocations up to $150,000 for the purpose of establishing a supported Youth and Community Program Department.” So, what are we going to do when Jenkins moves on? Who is going to manage any amount of money for this program? Do you honestly think that this money is going to be spent in a proper manner? Personally, I don’t think so. So, how do you think I voted on this outrageous resolution? No. Bay Plaza - Two New Developments A new multi-story building is being erected near Staples. And, supposedly, this building will be used to attract a major retailer. At one point, the word on the street was that a major store in lower Manhattan was going to take over this site. But, the management at Bay Plaza recently stated that they do not have a current tenant for this space. Regardless of the store that opens at that site, I would like for our management to work with that store so that our residents can get some jobs. We used this method before, and some of our residents did get jobs at Bay Plaza. We will hopefully hear something soon about this development. Additionally, a new gym named XSport should be opening up in Bay Plaza soon. Officially, XSport has announced that their gym will be open 365 days a year on a 24-hour basis. Close I want to have programs for everyone. But, I’m totally against allocating up to $150,000 every single year to this Riverbay Fund. Thank you. Questions or comments? Please send a letter to: Daryl Johnson, Riverbay Board Director, c/o Riverbay Corporation, 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475. Or, please send a message to me at darylhjohnson@optonline.net (There are absolutely no problems with this email address. So, please double-check the spelling of this address if your message bounces back to you.) Also, please call me at 718-671-4544 if you don’t receive a response from your message. You can also join me on Facebook by typing in: Daryl H. Johnson. Okay, that’s it for now. So, please have a wonderful week. And, may God bless you and your family. Thank you.

Co-op City Times / July 30, 2016

Broun Place Townhouse Association

From Broun Place Townhouse Association: On the front page on the Co-op City Times, readers were reminded last week that payment must be postmarked by July 31 in order to receive the 6% discount. Shareholders receiving a letter with the amount they must prepay covering the next 12 months of carrying charges have until the end of business today. These shareholders will provide $10.2 million that Riverbay can use to prepay the annual water and sewer charges at the fixed lower rate rather than pay a higher metered charge on a quarterly basis. Paying carrying charges in advance and being able to participate in the conservation program works for Co-op City and for cooperators. Remember, your payment must be postmarked “July 31st.” Remember neighbors, Adam Tanaka, a Harvard graduate student, is looking for cooperators to interview for his short documentary covering history and the significance of Co-op City. If you are interested in being interviewed and have significant experience, photographs, videos, etc. from the 1960’s and 1970’s, contact adam.tanaka@gmail.com.

This week on Broun Place, water conservation and neighborly considerate living confronted us. Water is a priceless commodity. We must conserve it and be considerate of the effect overuse has. No one cooperator has the right to run water for their plants for hours at a time. Thank you, Public Safety and CSO, for helping us with this matter. Any resident presenting a doctor’s letter stipulating the information on the animal, service need and the animal’s training, can be granted the right to keep the service animal. More than one person in a household with disabilities? Each may have a service pet. Public Safety intervenes when the animal is unleashed, shown to be aggressive, or not cleaned up behind. Intervention was righteous when a beagle was allowed unleased behind Broun Place a month ago. Remember, “If you see something, contact Public Safety.” Thank you again to the Apollo family for the beautiful gardening in Broun Place. Please neighbors, use the garbage cans. They are on almost every corner, perfect for your fast-food garbage. Help

Movie Review

Energy of “Star Trek Beyond” is Undeniable

“STAR TREK BEYOND” was an excellent follow up to the great trilogy of “STAR TREK.” The energy of the film was undeniable. The action was amazing once again. I've always loved the space opera side of things in the “STAR TREK” films. This had so much and then some! The first action-set piece has got to be at least 20 minutes long! That was exceptional! There was so much going on. It didn't feel like it was too much or overbearing. It was phenomenal action. The cast is, as ever, brilliant. This film made no exception. Actually some scenes tugged on the heart strings. I still can't believe that Anton Yelchin passed away. Some scenes with him were very sad. The only nit-pick I would have to make is the change of JJ Abrams to Justin Lin was very visible. Not that it made a difference because the film is still awesome, but it definitely felt Abrams wasn't a part of it anymore. Justin Lin has an eye for the action spectacle like he showcased for his “Fast and The Furious” films. It was a whole different aesthetic. But, it still is a very, very enjoyable and amazing time. A great summer blockbuster film. Star Trek Beyond, 2016, running time - 122 mins. Rated PG-13 Director – Justin Lin Writers – Simon Pegg and Doug Jung Capt. James T. Kirk – Chris Pine Commander Spock – Zachary Quinto Karl Urban – Dr. Bones McCoy Idris Elba – Krall Zoe Saldana – Lt. Uhura Simon Pegg – Scotty Anton Yelchin – Chekov BY ANATOLIY BUDNITSKIY

keep Co-op City clean. We encourage all eligible citizens to register to vote. This is your responsibility as a U.S. citizen. Make your vote count. Reiterating, no new cameras in Broun Place. There are four in place covering the pedestrian corridors. Neighbors, keep your eyes on the dumpster pads and report problems. Get on the “Do Not Call Registry” by phoning “1-888-382-1222.” Call from a phone that you want to register. This includes, cell or house phones, whichever you want to register. Annual reminder: Going on vacation? Let a trusted neighbor know to please pick-up newspapers and flyers at your door. That accumulation is messy and says “no one is home” to a thief. Report road issues to #3-1-1 and Bronx Community Planning Board 10, located 3165 E. Tremont Avenue, Bronx, NY 10461; Phone: 718-892-1161; Email: bx10@cb.nyc.gov. Wishing good health and happy times to all. —Eva Lazaar

Building 24 Association

After the passing of Building 24's great past president, Celestine Whithey, we are now in the process of reorganizing and resuming our association activities. We have had elections and filled almost all required positions except that of Treasurer. We have opened a new account at Capital One Bank transferring all remaining funds from the old account. Our association room is in the process of being painted after which we will set up our meeting place. Anyone who wants to help with that is most welcome. We will try to begin having regular meetings in September so that cooperators away on vacation can be present. We welcome all cooperators to attend our meetings and join us in addressing our building's and community's quality of life issues and offering ideas for building events we can all enjoy and build a strong cooperative spirit. —Bruce Silberman

Co-op City Times / July 30, 2016

Upcoming community events of note

Directorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Viewpoint

Marie Smith

Hello, shareholders, residents & neighbors: As a new Board director, I have been attending a lot of meetings and making new introductions. It has been a pleasure to meet people who have told me they voted for me. Even if you didn't vote for me, I am here to honor the pledge I took when I was sworn into office on June 2, 2016. We have a lot of events happening here in our home, Co-op City. It brought us such pleasure to pick our lunch from the various vines last Saturday. For the first time, we tasted raw eggplant and surprisingly, it fit very well in our salad. At the table, there were new friends and fun was had. Hopefully, you will join us soon. Bring something. Make it joyful. And thank you Sandra Service for introducing us to the delicious sweet potato pudding Be sure to bring your drums, maracas, tambourines or handclapping on August 7th as "Bomba y Plena del Vecindario" (Bomba and Plena from the Neighborhood) provides the sounds of the Island, the African Spanish and Taino cultures mixing it with movement and audience participation. August 13th starts the writing series,

A meeting entitled, â&#x20AC;&#x153;COFFEE WITH A COPâ&#x20AC;? is scheduled for AUGUST 19th, which is being presented by our Department of Public Safety. This meeting is being held at our Einstein Center, room 45, from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. This will give everyone an opportunity to ask questions, voice your concerns and meet our officers. Please plan on attending. I had a lovely meeting on July 25th with all Section 5 building presidents as plans, activities and donations are being received for our SUMMER FUN DAY scheduled for AUGUST 20th from NOON until 6 P.M. Another group of meetings I have been participating in has been with the Disability and Accommodations Committee chaired by First Vice President Linda Berk as we make extensive plans for the National Mental

Rivers Run Community Garden

following Latik Wilsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Saturday meditation circle and on August 21st we bring back the popular painting workshop. David (DJ) Dukes is gearing up for the Edible Wilds tours. Dates are forthcoming. All events are fun for the whole family. Looking for artists to help paint the water containers. Just stop by, pick up a brush and enjoy yourself. Please watch your bulletin boards and this column for upcoming events. A drumming circle, crafting workshop, edible wilds tour and a few other surprises are forthcoming. To schedule your volunteer hours for July, please email jam239@aol.com and rivers_run@yahoo.com.

National Council of Negro Women

Convention Registration â&#x20AC;&#x201C; All members, please remember that registration for our National Council of Negro Women, Inc.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 57th National Convention has begun. Our biennial convention will take place October 7 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 9, at the Grand Hyatt Washington, 1000 H Street, NW, Washington, DC 20001. NCNW members from across the United States will be convening to examine strategies which address the socioeconomic issues related to education, health and economic security for women throughout the Diaspora. Each section is expected to send three (3) voting delegates and three (3) alternate delegates. Please contact Dorcas about your interest in attending. The experience of mingling with your Council sisters from different parts of the nation is invigorating and allows all of us to share common experiences and heightens the relevance of your membership. July 10, 2016 was Mary McLeod Bethuneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 141st birthday! Members attending our convention will surely get a chance to visit her statue in Lincoln Park and visit our headquarters building at 633 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW in Washington, D.C. Registration closes on August 15, so talk to Dorcas today! Installation Ceremony â&#x20AC;&#x201C; NCNW will have a joint installation ceremony with other sections from New York State and the elected officers for the fiscal year 2016-18 on Sunday, August 21, from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Jackson Memorial A.M.E. Zion Church, 60 Peninsula Blvd., Hempstead, NY. Cost per person is $25 which includes food, entertainment and

the necessary resource materials. All members are invited to attend, not only new officers. Payments must be submitted by August 6. Contact Dorcas for transportation information. 45th Anniversary â&#x20AC;&#x201C; We have begun planning for our 45th Anniversary Celebration. It was in 1971 that Dr. Dorothy I. Height came to the Bronx to charter our Co-op City Section. We will be celebrating our contributions to the Co-op City community on Saturday, October 29, at the Villa Barone Manor, 737 Throgs Neck Expressway, Bronx, New York. Our guest speaker for the occasion will be Bronx District Attorney Darcel Clark! We will receive anniversary greetings from Pat Battle, of NBC-TV! We will be honoring Roberta BoozĂŠ and Olive Glasgow, two of our Charter Members who have been continuously active. If members and friends do not already have their tickets, the Ticket Committee will be in room 14, Dreiser Community Center from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Wednesday, August 3rd with tickets and to receive payment for tickets already distributed. The tickets are $100. Health Fair â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Our annual Community Health Fair will take place on Saturday, September 24, at Bartow Center, room 31 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Save this date on your calendar! Condolences â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Our sympathy goes out to our Assistant Recording Secretary, Aletha Robinson, on the loss of her husband, James, after his long illness. May our notes and prayers comfort her. â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Joyce Howard

Health Expo scheduled for October 2, 2016. Co-op City with the Riverbay Board Fund Committee headed by Pastor Deborah Jenkins is collaborating with the Seventh Day Adventist Church to make this a very successful event. We are going to be sending out invitations to our local politicians, vendors who participated last year and new vendors for this year. More details will follow. Everyone is welcome so, please SAVE THE DATE. I continue to look forward to your emails if you have some issue or concern you need help with. Please e-mail me at the following address: msmith@riverbayboard.com. You can also write to me Marie Smith, c/o Riverbay Corp., 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475. Everyone, please stay safe, stay cool and enjoy the rest of the summer.

Important dates (All are welcome) â&#x20AC;˘ Every Saturday Meditation with Latik Wilson â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 5 p.m. â&#x20AC;˘ August 7th â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Bomba y Plena del Vecindario â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 3 p.m. â&#x20AC;˘ August 13th & 20th â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Writing Workshop â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 6 p.m. â&#x20AC;˘ August 21st â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Painting Workshop â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 3 p.m. â&#x20AC;˘ Oct. 29th â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Trolley Day (details to follow) Rivers Run is open: â&#x20AC;˘ Tuesdays, 4:00 p.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 7:00 p.m. (or until dusk) â&#x20AC;˘ Wednesdays & Fridays, 10:00 a.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 1:00 p.m. â&#x20AC;˘ Saturdays & Sundays, 11:00 a.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C;

5:00 p.m. If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d like to take advantage of the opportunities to get your hands dirty and make your heart happy, there is always something that needs doing. 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 youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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. â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Gail Sharbaan

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Retirees of Dreiser Loop

Travel Events: (Coach Bus, Dreiser Loop, opposite H&R Block) August 6th (Sat.). SENIOR DAY PICNIC at Holiday Hill, Ct. A day filled with fun, a disc jockey with music, Bingo games with prizes awarded; endless food and treats. Meet/depart: 8:15 a.m./8:30 a.m. SHARP! Dreiser Loop/H&R Block. At the end of our enjoyable picnic day, meet/depart: 5:00 p.m./5:30 p.m. SHARP! Contacts: Serita G., 347-564-5722/Barbara W., 718-320-0500. • August 15-17 (Mon.-Wed.). DOVER DOWNS HOTEL & CASINO, Dover, DE. Casino rebate: TBD. Package includes – Deluxe motor coach transportation, all-you-can-eat crabs at Woody’s Crab House, shopping at Rehoboth Outlet Stores. On day of return, stopping at the Harrington Raceway & Casino with bonus: free slot play and free buffet. Meet/depart: 10:30 a.m./10:45

a.m. SHARP! Dreiser Loop/H&R Block. Contacts: Serita G., 347-564-5722/Barbara W, 718-320-0500. Theatre Committee: (price includes transportation): • Wednesday, Sept. 21st. Showtime – 2 p.m. CATS, a musical, Neil Simon Theatre on Broadway. Price: $112. Deposit required to reserve seat. Go to clubroom #19 to leave deposit/payment. Contact Lois Scott, 917-692-7139. Good And Welfare To members at home recuperating, “As you rest and heal, know that you are thought of warmly and wished a quick recovery.” Call Josephine Flowers, 718-3200539, regarding illnesses and bereavements. Members and friends, we do require your telephone number along with your name when signing up. First paid confirmed seating. Committee members in Dreiser

clubroom #19 (718-379-0377) on Mondays and/or Thursdays, 2:30-5:00 p.m. Our first SPA Day was on Wednesday, May 18th and was appreciated by all. We look forward to returning on Wednesday, August 17th for another senior SPA Day at TONES SPA. If interested, call 718-379-4784. Note: July and August are the RDL’s vacation months. Don’t forget to mark your calendar - Our general membership meeting will resume on Wednesday, September 7th in the Dreiser Loop Community Center’s auditorium. However, the clubroom #19 (Dreiser Loop) will remain open for fun and games every weekday except Wednesdays, 1:00 p.m. to approximately 6:00 p.m. "May you find many reasons to smile this August – Happy New Month.” –Author Unknown. —Claudette Davis

Defensive Driving returns in September The Black Forum defensive driving course will return in September. Lower your liability insurance cost by 10% and remove up to 4 points from your driver’s license. Please make your check in the amount of $35, payable to “the Black Forum of Co-op City,” and mail to P.O. Box 563, Bronx, N.Y. 10475 at least 1½ weeks before the class, or you can walk in on the day of the class but you must have $35 in cash to pay for the course. Black Forum going to Golden Corral On Saturday, September 24, we will be going to the Golden Corral Buffet and Grill, and then off to Harrah’s Casino in PA. Cost: $70. Payment plan available; $40 due July 29 and $30 due Aug. 31. Casino rebate: $20 slot play. For more information, please call 718- 320-0033 or 917-209-5334. Black Forum Aerobics and Zumba It’s time to get in shape, get healthy and feel healthy. Body by Andrea’s aerobics classes are held Mondays and Wednesdays, and Zumba on Thursday. Classes are in the Dreiser Aud., 7:30 p.m. To register, please call (718) 320-8035. Nominal fee for each class. Ghanaian Association Health Fair Be sure to attend today, Saturday, July 30 in room 31 of the Bartow Center, 12 p.m. – 5 p.m. Sound Off, Co-op City in Sept. We will have a meeting/Sound Off, Co-op City in early September. Meetings will be held monthly. More to follow. If interested, please call (718) 320-8035. Volunteers needed We need male and female volunteers, 2 hours a day, preferably Tuesdays and Thursdays, 11 a.m. 12:45 p.m., flexibly. Especially need men who live in close proximity. Food distribution sites On Thursdays, residents of Buildings 27, 28, 29, 32 and 33 must pick up food at the New Vision Church, 115 Einstein Loop, 11 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Likewise, residents of Building 26, 30, 31, 34 and 35 must go to the Evangelical Church, 2350 Palmer Avenue, 11 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. on Thursdays to pick up food. For information, please call (718) 320-8035. Emergency Food Program We are open on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, 11 a.m. to 12:45 p.m., Room 20 in the Dreiser Center. Also, due to budget constraints and shortage of available food, you must live within zip code 10475 to participate in this program. You must also have your card with you and bring two clean plastic shopping bags. Please also have your current photo ID, such as a non- or driver’s license or any photo ID card with proof of address. You will then be issued a card in order to pick up food in the future. We Need You - Join Us Today Membership is $5 per year/person. Call (718) 3208035 or write to Black Forum, P.O. Box 563, Bronx, NY 10475; email: coopcityblackforum@gmail.com or tonyshome10475@gmail.com. Help us keep independent community organizations alive in Co-op City. Everyone is encouraged to join. Call or visit us, Room 20 in the Dreiser Community Center. —Tony Illis

GACC Health Fair – Saturday, July 30th: The first ever GACC Health Fair and Seminar is today, Saturday, July 30th, from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. The fair is being organized by the association for the entire Co-op City community at the Bartow Community Center, room 31. Various health care organizations from different fields are represented; experienced health care professionals and businesses from our community will be available to educate the community and answer your questions. There will be music, raffles, light refreshment, and goodies for everyone. We look forward to seeing all of you! There are opportunities for volunteers to organize and coordinate the activities of the fair. Let us know if you are interested to be a volunteer. Children and Youth Program – Family trip to Downey Park: The family trip to Downey Park is scheduled for Saturday August 20th. Please contact Sister Victoria to secure your seat for the trip. Manhattan Cruise & Marriage Seminar: This year’s Marriage Seminar will be happening on a romantic cruise at downtown Manhattan. It is scheduled for Saturday, October 1st. There is a lot of buzz about the cruise so make your reservations soon! Please contact Sister Victoria to secure your seat for the cruise. Nomination of Executives: As we discussed at the General Meeting, our Constitution mandates elections of Association Executives in November 2016. The nomination of candidates for the executive positions has opened. Please submit your name to the Electoral Commissioner, Mr. Peter Lewis Antwi. We encourage all of you to stand for these elections. Get elected! Make a

change! And positively impact the community! Children and Youth Program! The children and youth programs under consideration include the following: STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) activities; tutoring; homework help; career fair; summer camp; summer school & summer program placement; trips to Sight & Sound, museums, Botanical Garden, zoo, movies, etc. Details will be provided when they are finalized. We encourage all of you to get involved in the development of our future leaders! Dues: Members are reminded to pay your dues. You can now pay using credit card. Pay the entire year’s due by the end of April and get the $20 discount. T-Shirts: If you don’t have the association t-shirt yet, please get yours for only $15! You may get additional tshirts for family and friends. About Us: The Ghanaian Association of Co-op City (GACC) is a not-for-profit organization with the purpose of promoting the general welfare of the Ghanaian community in Co-op City. The objectives of the association include providing educational programs to members, building a capacity for greater involvement in the activities of the community, and providing a platform to address issues of common concern to members and the Co-op City community. Please Join Us: We need your support. Please join us. We invite you to come to our next general meeting. Call 347 773 3499. Unity is strength! Join us today! LIKE US ON FACEBOOK! Coop Ghanama OR http:/www.facbook.com/gacc2013 —Seth Osei-Fosu

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Co-op City Times / July 30, 2016

Director’s Viewpoint

Evelyn Turner

Section 5 Positive Youth Power

We congratulate Program Director Shonte M. Armstrong at the Section 5 Teen Center for “The Young Earners Competitive Entrepreneurship” 6-week program. The program allows teens to earn a daily stipend while competing to win weekly bonuses through a series of challenging projects. According to Ms. Armstrong, the program focuses on teens developing research, budgeting and presentation skills through fun project based on learning. Teams work on different assignments each week and receive tips and guidance from industry professionals to assist them. Under the leadership of Ms. Armstrong, the Young Earners Competitive Entrepreneurship Program challenges teens to turn their creativity into profit while developing team-building and business skills they will be able to carry with them into their careers and throughout their lives. We applaud the Section 5 Teen Center for providing an opportunity for teens who were not chosen for the city’s Summer Youth Employment Program, an opportunity to learn and earn some money over the summer. The teens were observed to be excited about learning the basics of being their own boss, event planning and creating wealth. It is so important that adults inspire our youth to get on the road towards fi-

nancial freedom by establishing and running their own multi-million dollar businesses. Many of our teens have great promise and potential and may all rise to the challenge in spite of life challenges. A special thanks to parents for enrolling your teen in the program. At the end of the program, your teen will have developed a framework and hopefully a passion and discipline to do something, not just think about it. It is indeed an honor for this director to donate volunteer pro-bono hours incorporating current social and cultural issues of the day of interest with the teens. We encourage cooperators to financially support our “only” stand-alone, not-for-profit Teen Center located in Section 5. Who knows how many geniuses we have emerging from Co-op City Section 5? Remember Madame C. J. Walker (1867 – 1919), who was a visionary and established a legacy of entrepreneurship, amassing more than a million dollars and creating employment prior to her death 97+ years ago. Our youth today must be sufficiently prepared to meet the rigors of life that they are facing today in Section 5 and the larger community. Your continued support of our Section 5 program director, Shonte M. Armstrong, is needed as she works hard every day to guide and protect those who attend every day. It takes a village! We Need To Vote We need to get out and VOTE in the upcoming presidential and state elections. We cannot take anything for granted as we still have the “Red and Blue State Divide.” Despite the African American and Latino

exceptional voter turnout for President Obama, an analysis of the exit polls in 2008 shows that “nearly all whites in Mississippi, of all age groups, income categories, education levels, and urban or rural locations, voted overwhelmingly for the Republican Party.” This pattern appeared in Arkansas, Georgia, Alabama and many of the other states of the Old Confederacy. Beyond being caught up in the historical moments of an African-American president, racism is endemic in the U.S. and may not ever go away. This upcoming election is about “leadership” that will continue to work to bring all ethnic groups and religious faiths together and addressing seriously the issues affecting our quality of life in many areas. We must overturn “Citizens United” which allows those with money to buy elections. We must vote, regardless of party affiliation for our state representatives, as well as the next president of the USA. Will the next New York State senator make Co-op City a priority? If so, how? In sympathy To Eugene Hawkins, owner of Section 5 Fitness Center, and yours truly who recently lost brothers unexpectedly. Also, heartfelt sympathy to all cooperators who have recently lost loved ones. Thanks to cooperators who reached out to me recently with your questions, concerns and guidance. I may be reached at: Evelyn M. Turner, LCSW – evelyntinez@aol.com – 917-324-1033 or write me at: Evelyn M. Turner, Riverbay Board Director - 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475.

The Drammeh Center’s fundraising campaign for the free African Math Theory program for girls has begun online. Please visit our Facebook page for details. We hope that residents will signal their support with a financial contribution online which features a video trailer and program details: http://ndebeledollsculpturing.causevox.com. You may also mail in your contribution via regular mail to the Drammeh Institute, P.O. Box 558 Bronx, New York 10475. Applications will be available in a few weeks. To hear an audio sample of some of the themes addressed

in the program, visit http://bit.ly/29w1wWd to hear Dr. Madonna Agwu discuss Indigenous African knowledge and women in mathematics. Film Screening and Discussion: August 16th at 7:00 p.m., at the Drammeh Center (ground floor, Building 6), we will be screening the new documentary film by Berlin-based writer and curator, Alanna Lockward – “ALLEN REPORT.” This is a very well researched history of the AME Church and liberation theology that many have not heard about. It is inspired by her grandfather's groundbreaking contribu-

tion on the legacy of Bishop Richard Allen and African Methodism in the island of Saint-Domingue. More information will follow! Finally, we would like to congratulate Queen Deborah Nelson on her graduation as a Sacred Woman Renaissance Initiate. She is a true healer among us. Please consider joining us in support of our multimedia and cultural programs in Co-op City. LIKE US on our Facebook page, facebook.com/DrammehInstitute. —Elise Edwards

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Letters

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To the Editor: I was pleased to see a response from Board members to the submission of David Hammer in the July 23rd edition of the Co-op City Times. Thank you for that. After reading the submission by Mr. Hammer, I’m glad he’s retired from the police force. His submission reads like he believes Judge Dred is real life and police officers should act as judge, jury and executioner. I guess he’s unaware it’s not illegal to carry firearms in Louisiana, almost everyone does so. We all saw the video of Mr. Sterling being executed by police officers, we all saw his hands clearly empty of any threat. This was not police work, this was an execution. The same

Executing people is not police work can be seen in the execution of Mr. Castile. The FBI reported in 2006 white supremacists infiltrated the police force and have formed “Neo Nazi gangs.” (thegrio.com, May 12, 2015). Once a murder is committed, we are given extensive background information of the murdered, but nothing regarding the background of the murderers by the media. The next is that “blue wall of silence,” we’re all familiar with that. Good officers should call this out instead of becoming lumped with suspected white supremacist cops posing as police officers. We all saw the difference in South Carolina between the treatment of Dylan Roof, the racist white supremacist

Challenge to good officers

To the Editor: I write in response to a letter by retired officer David Hammer on two recent senseless shootings by police. Serving as president of the NAACP CO-OP City Branch and former community director for 100 Blacks in Law Enforcement Who Care, it amazes me that you would blame, justify, or make excuses for an incident that is not fully investigated. During my many years fighting against

many of the injustices and senseless shootings by police, I don’t recall you ever speaking up for what is right while you were in uniform. Finally, no one (Alton Sterling) walks with their criminal history displayed on the outside of their body, and no one should die for selling CDs. Like Eric Garner for selling loose cigarettes or Sandra Bland for having a broken taillight, both Sterling and Castile died for is-

To the Editor: Director Francine Reva Jones came to a provocative conclusion that examples of differential standards of justice in this country are conspiracies to annihilate people of color. That's a bit of an overreach, in my opinion. Her examples and arguments aren't clear-cut. I don't think it's necessarily a good idea for the National Rifle Association to speak in support of Philando Castille just because he was legally carrying a firearm, as I think it is more likely than not that his shooting death by police was legally justified. As a secondary matter, he was "stopped" by the police for a violation level offense that had nothing to do with firearm pos-

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session. I believe the same about Alton Sterling's death. The video after Castille's death raises a dispute in interpretation as to whether or not he was complying with an order given by a police officer when the officer learned he was armed, and I'm not at all convinced from the videos that Sterling wasn't struggling with the police when he was shot after the police learned he was armed. The NRA puts up a front that people who lawfully carry firearms are beyond reproach. Being shot to death by police for just cause does not fit that image. As for prosecuting NYPD officer Daniel Pantaleo for Eric Garner's death, I would point to how when officer Peter Liang was tried and convicted in Akai

who murdered nine unarmed churchgoers, and Walter Scott who had a broken taillight. One was allegedly treated to Burger King and the other was shot in the back multiple times. James Holmes murdered twelve people in Denver, but managed to be taken into custody, alive. Black people are being murdered in the streets by suspected white supremacists posing as police officers. Executing people is not police work, it is murder and someone should be held accountable. It’s a deadly game we’re playing if we don’t acknowledge the truth. Being Black is not a threat. Being Black is not a crime. It’s that simple. —Karen Blanchette sues that didn’t warrant an arrest. Then, there is the phrase “there are good and bad officers.” You can’t be a good officer if you either look the other way or remain silent on many occurrences performed by bad officers. I challenge you to not be on the sidelines of justice and to make a difference in the communities you serve. —Jerome L. Rice Gurney's death, he was able to present evidence that his CPR training was fraudulent. I believe Pantaleo's defense has a slam dunk argument that the NYPD's written ban on chokeholds was similarly false in practice. The decisions that led to each of these men's deaths were made well before their encounter with the police. Each of these men also made a separate decision that changed the encounter. Only in the case of Gurney, whose "offense" of entering the stairway of a dangerous housing project was so well-protected in law, so often advocated for following previous police encounters, were any policies changed. —Jorge Sierra

Conversations that promote police-community relations

To the Editor: This is in response to Frank Belcher’s piece on cops (City News, 04/21/16) which suggests that “all cops do is write tickets,” concluding that “the city’s police do virtually nothing in the local community, other than write parking tickets.” I find it unfortunate for Belcher to resort to this kind of language/rhetoric which poisons instead of enhancing/promoting police-community relations by asserting that society has little or no use for the police absent traffic tickets. As citizens, we have a responsibility to contribute to the kind of social order/environment that enables law-abiding citizens to peacefully go about their daily chores/activities. This, of course, will be impossible

without our cops on the streets to protect us from the criminal elements in our society who seek to terrorize us and do us harm. Today, some are even unable to go out at night. A society without the police equals anarchy (S-P=A). Without the police, society would inevitably descend into a Hobbesian state of nature where the “life of man is solitary, poor, nasty, brutish and short.” Do our police officers sometimes overreach? Of course! Do they sometimes operate outside legal boundaries? Of course! But, these are the exceptions and not the rule. We should remember that our police officers are a microcosm of the macrocosm; they reflect who we are as imperfect and fallible human beings. Luckily, we have a constitutional system that holds our

police officers accountable for their actions. Anytime there is police misconduct, the officer(s) involved are stripped of their badges and assigned desk duties while the alleged misconduct is investigated and appropriate action taken. A vast majority of our police officers are good men and women who put their lives on the line to protect us, and to suggest that they are only good for writing parking tickets is both irresponsible and shameful. Remember Dallas, Baton Rouge, etc.? The officers were slaughtered while protecting the rights of citizens to protest. It’s time to have conversations that diffuse police-community tensions and promote police-community relations. —Solomon J Dowuona-Hammond

UPS pick-up centers could increase foot traffic in malls

To the Editor: Online shopping keeps growing and packages need to be delivered to their recipients. However, here in Co-op City, the mailboxes are inadequate to hold the size and scope of goods being delivered in 2016.

We don't have the means to have package rooms, so is there another way to hold and retrieve packages? Apparently, UPS wants to pitch an idea to the board for providing pick-up locations in the community. May I suggest the board listens to their pitch, and maybe,

we could all hear it at an open board meeting? Pick-up centers in the malls could increase foot traffic, and, in turn, increase revenue. It's something to think about. —Gary Geleski

Master Antenna System needs to be upgraded

To the Editor: Co-op City residents should be aware that some of the newer flat screen TVs do not have an analog tuner (NTSC). Some only have a digital tuner (ATSC) which is OK if you are using a cable box or a digital antenna. You will not be able to use the Master Antenna System because all

of the Over-The-Air (OTA) channels are converted to analog signals. They are also standard definition. Since all of the broadcast networks are only transmitting digital signals, maybe it’s time for Riverbay to upgrade the Master Antenna System to include the digital signals. I know that you can send analog and

digital on the same wire because Cablevision was doing it before they converted to all digital. If a Master Antenna System is for providing reception to the OTA channels, then why is our system not doing that? I (we) will be waiting for a response from management. —Nathaniel Coker

Church of the New Vision

Co-op City Times / July 30, 2016

Pastor Kenneth Hodge and the congregation of the Church of the New Vision extend a warm and friendly invitation to everyone to worship with us every Sunday at 8:00 a.m. or 11:00 a.m. We are a church where inspirational messages from the Word of God, the Bible, are delivered every Sunday morning. The church is designed to meet the spiritual needs of our community by offering anointed singing and preaching, and a general atmosphere of Christian love and friendly hospitality. We also invite the youth of our community to attend our Sunday morning services which are designed to meet the special needs of our young people. Parents, please send your children to learn of the Lord Jesus. Prayer Service takes place every Wednesday evening from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., followed by Bible Teaching from 8:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Be with us to learn the truth from the Word of God.

List of Events Please join us as we celebrate the Women’s Fellowship Anniversary on Sunday, July 31st at the 11 a.m. service. The theme, “Women of Compassion” (Ephesians 4:32), will be preached by Asst. Pastor Rev. Deborah Hodge. Our upcoming church picnic will be held on Glen Island Park in New Rochelle, on Saturday, August 27th. The church will provide watermelon, franks, hamburgers, water and juice. Also, you could bring your own food. Come out and enjoy a great time of fun and family fellowship. Church of the New Vision is located at 115 Einstein Loop, Bronx, NY 10475; Telephone #: (718) 671-8746 or (203) 374-3020. Our mailing address is: Church of the New Vision, P.O. Box 753037, Bronx, NY 10475. Please visit our website at www.churchofnewvision.com. —Carole Haque

The congregation of St. Joseph’s cordially invites you and your family to worship in Co-op City at 155 Dreiser Loop, lower level. All are welcome. Weekly Schedule: Sunday service with Holy Communion and Sunday School are both at 9 a.m. Every 4th Sunday, our children participate in the reading of the lessons and every 5th Sunday, our young adults assist in the service. Choir rehearsal is on Thursdays at 7 p.m. The (ECW) Episcopal Church Women meets immediately after service on the first Sunday of each month. Membership is open to all women of the church and dues are $2 per month. The men hold their meeting after service on the second Sunday of each month. We look forward to welcoming everyone to service at 9:00 a.m. on Sunday, July 31, when we will celebrate the Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost. Our Supply Priest, Father Simeon Johnson, will be the preacher and celebrant. Summer Break: Our Sunday School,

choir and vestry will all be on summer break for the month of August. Fundraising Event Saturday, September 10, Gospel Show in the Poconos featuring Body of Christ Choir led by Pastor Griffin. Enjoy an all-you-can-eat buffet (lobster, chicken, beef, etc.) and outlet shopping at the Crossings with discount booklets. Donation: $150. If you are on the payment plan, your balance of $50 will be due by August 7. If not, your full payment will be required. Bus leaves Dreiser Loop at 8:00 a.m. Outreach Program: We continue to collect non-perishable food for the feeding program at Grace Episcopal Church in West Farms. Please remember to donate. For additional information on all of the above, please call the church at 718-320-0844, or visit our website: http://www.stjosephsepcbronx.org. “We can never ransom ourselves,*or deliver to God the price of our life.” —Psalm 49:6 —M. Chambers

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120 DeKruif Place (street level). Praise and Worship begins at 9:30 a.m. Church telephone: (347) 346-5790; email: fat wcc@aol.com. Weekly Worship Experiences: Tuesday Prayer Service, 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study, 6:30 p.m. Sunday Morning Worship, 9:30 a.m. Teen church, 10:00 a.m., 2nd Sundays; Children’s church, 3rd Sundays (K-3); Older Children’s church, 4th Sundays (4th-7th). Church Motto: “We are Christcentered, family-focused with power and authority.” Church Mission: To empower, educate and motivate men, women, boys and girls to reach their full potential and live abundant lives through preaching and teaching the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Come worship with us – where we honor tradition, but are not bound by it! All are welcome to join us any and every Sunday because our goal is to share the Gospel of Jesus Christ, in LOVE, through teaching and preaching the Word of God from the Bible. Leaders and Scholars Afterschool Hub Program Pre-Registration: We are looking forward to restarting the afterschool program in September 13, from 2:45 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. The registration fee is waived for returning students. While we look forward to many of our students returning, we anticipate space opening up as some stu-

dents will not be returning. We are a faith-based program and expect to partner with parents who expect their children to be respectful, well-mannered and willing learners. We will only accept students whose parents understand this simple principle and are willing to work with us to ensure that students are well-prepared in this academic afterschool setting. The registration fee is $25 and the weekly fee is $35. If extended time until 6:30 p.m. is need, there will be an additional $15 per week or $50 per week. We have 2 NYC Certified and currently employed teachers, 2 escorts from P.S. 153/178, 2 teen counselors and I serve as Program Director and help all the children. We accept students with IEPs (on a case by case basis) and who are on medication as long as it’s disclosed. We are serious about helping prepare the next leaders and scholars for the world. Pre-registration begins August 8 and ends August 12, from 8 a.m. until 6 p.m. Bible Study resumes September 21st …We are introducing a Mid-Day Study and Lunch from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m., as well as our regular 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Night Bible Study. Please join us as we journey through the book of Revelation. Remember, it’s never about us, but always about the goodness of the Lord. —Pastor Deborah D. Jenkins

Co-op City Times / July 30, 2016

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 3 – Sept. 4) Adult Sunday School - 9:00 a.m. Worship Service - 10:00 a.m. Communion Service - Every first and third Sundays Prayer Meeting and Bible Study – Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. The following 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. (Summer hours). 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 Saturday, October 8 – The Sepia Players Ministry presents the play,

“EVERYBODY TALKING ‘BOUT HEAVEN AIN’T GOING THERE,” written by James Plummer, at the church. Donation: $20. For tickets and/or additional information, call (718) 513-3308, (718) 671-5961, (718) 671-8691 or the church at (718) 862-9172. Pastoral Anniversary Gala “50 Years of preaching and 40 years of Faithful and Spiritual Pastoral Leadership.” In observance of his 40th Pastoral Anniversary, Community Protestant Church most cordially invites the community to join us at a Celebratory Banquet in honor of our Pastor, Reverend Dr. Calvin E. Owens, on Saturday, October 15, 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. at Marina Del Rey, Bronx, NY. Donation: $150/adults; $50/children (under 15 years of age). For tickets and/or additional information, please call the church at (718) 862-9172. Save the Date: September 12–15, 2017 – The Missionary Ministry sponsors a trip to THE HOLY LAND EXPERIENCE IN ORLANDO, FLORIDA. (More information to come.) 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

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. We invite you to worship, study, and pray with us. Summer hours will begin on Sunday, August 7 and will remain in effect through Sunday, September 11. There will be one service during the summer at 9 a.m. The Co-op City Baptist Church is located at 135 Einstein Loop, room 50. Our telephone number is 718-320-3774. Sunday School, midweek service, all Bible study classes and all prayer services are suspended for the summer. The Building Fund Ministry is sponsoring a Gospel Explosion featuring the Ecstatistics, the Co-op City Baptist Church Choir and other entertainment on Saturday, October 8 (3 to 6 p.m.) at 177 Dreiser Loop, Auditorium B. Donation: adults, $50; children, $25, ages 6-17. Dinner is also included. For tickets or additional information, please call the church at 718-320-3774. Co-op City Intergenerational Outreach Center is pleased to announce that their Second Community Awards Ceremony will be held on Friday, October 21, at the Eastwood Manor. The distinguished honorees are Colville Ivor Bascom, President of the North Bronx Youth Sports Association, Inc.; Rev. Dr. Calvin E. Owens, Pastor

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Newsong Church

16 Then Jacob awoke from his sleep and said, “Surely the LORD is in this place, and I wasn’t even aware of it!” 17 But he was also afraid and said, “What an awesome place this is! It is none other than the house of God, the very gateway to heaven!”- Genesis 28: 16-17 NLT Jacob was on the run; trying to run away from his problems, from his past. He came to a barren place where he set up his camp for the night. As he laid his head on a rock that he was using for a pillow, he had a dream in which he saw a great stairway that went from the earth to Heaven. He saw angels going up and down the stairway and at the top of it, he saw God who spoke to him telling him that He was for him, He wanted to bless and protect him. (Genesis 28:10-15). Jacob didn’t realize that God was there desiring to make Himself known to him because he was focused on his circumstances, on his troubles, running away from his past. So many of us are just like Jacob, running away from our troubles; trying to solve things in our strength. We’re so caught up in our circumstances that we don’t even notice God is trying to get our attention! Jacob named that place “Bethel,” which means “House of God.” From that moment, every time that Jacob went back to “Bethel,” he experienced God, who spoke to and blessed him. Friends, there’s a God who loves you. He sees and knows everything about you, and still desires to know you more! Only He has the ability to right every wrong and heal every hurt that you’re going through! I encourage you to stop running

away from God, and start running to God! This Sunday, join us and experience Him for yourself. Newsong Church is a multi-cultural church that believes God has a purpose and a plan for your life. That’s why you will find our Sunday Worship Experience to be so warm and friendly! At Newsong Church, we believe that the Bible is the greatest book ever written, containing the greatest story ever told, and that each of us is part of Hisstory! We don’t just believe this for the adults, but for our children as well! At Newsong Church, we’re so passionate about our children learning about Jesus, that we created a church just for them called “Kidsong!” We also have a fully staffed nursery! Join us this Sunday at 11 a.m. as we continue our “I love my church” series! Worship is located in the Dreiser Auditorium B. Any questions, please contact us: Church office: 140 Alcott Place, Bldg.19. Office hours: Tuesday-Friday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Phone: 718-708-8385. For more information, check out our website: www.newsongchurchnyc .org; Email: info@newsongchurchnyc .org You can also interact with us on social media! Facebook: www.facebook.com/new songchurchbx Twitter: @newsongchurchBX Instagram: @newsongchurchBX. Our Newsong family is here for you, stop by this Sunday and experience the difference! God bless you! —Pastor Mike Tolone

of Community Protestant Church; Milagrina Nazar, Educator, Co-op City NAACP Daycare Center (now closed; Dr. Anderson Torres, CEO of R.A.I.N., Inc. and a representative from the legal field. Tickets are $75. Save the date! On March 2-20, 2018 the church will be going to the Holy Land Pilgrimage (Israel). Worship sailing on the Sea of Galilee; be baptized in the Jordan River; share in communion in the Garden Tomb. All where Jesus walked. A Meet and Greet was held July 9 at 1:00 p.m. at the church. The Co-op City Baptist Church exists to glorify God and to establish a living community of people who follow the teachings of Jesus the Christ through worship, prayer, Bible study and fellowship. We seek to meet the spiritual and physical needs of the church through ministry. —Hattie L. Lucas

Co-op City Times / July 30, 2016

Bartow

Einstein

Dreiser

Activities in Room 31 unless otherwise noted

Activities in Room 49 unless otherwise noted Library 9:30am-1pm Dominoes 10am Rm 45 Line Dancing 10-11am

Activities in Room 7 unless otherwise noted

Mon., Aug. 1

Word Games 9:30-11am Library 9:30am-1pm Weight Management Vacation until after Sept. 12

Rm. 45

Around The Lunch Table 11:30am Word Search 11am -

Arthritis Exercises

12pm

11am-noon

Bingo 1:00-3:00pm, Rm. 35

Bingo 12:30-2pm Card Games 2-4pm Dominoes 2:30 pm

Diabetes Support Group 2nd Monday 1:00pm

Pokeno 3:00-4:00pm, Rm. 3

Crochet & Knitting 10 a.m.12 p.m. Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session 9:30-10:30 a.m. Stay Well Exercise – Vacation Until Sept 12 Adult Coloring Book 11:00 a.m., Rm. 4 Mind Teasers 12-1pm , Rm. 4 Diabetes Support Group 1 pm – Last Monday of the month Bereavement Counseling Rm. 13, 1 p.m. Gentle Yoga 1:15-2pm, Rm 2 Basic Cell Phone & iPad training 12:30-1:30pm, Rm. 7 Intermediate Yoga 2-3pm

Date:

Alternate Kosher Meals are also available

Mon., Aug. 1

Orange juice, Roasted turkey wings, Mashed sweet potatoes, Steamed red or green cabbage, Apple sauce unsweetened, Whole wheat bread or Egg Salad

Crispy baked fried chicken, Beet, arugula & feta salad, Cauliflower & potato mash

Tues, Aug. 2

Apple juice, Sweet & sour meatballs, Kasha Varnishkes, Steamed peas & carrots, Whole wheat bread, Fresh fruit or Tuna Nicoise salad

Hot open roast beef sandwich w/gravy, Cucumber dill salad, Herb potato salad w/mustard vinaigrette

Wed., Aug. 3

Orange juice, Breaded chicken breast, Zucchini rice pilaf, Steamed kale, Whole wheat bread, Fresh fruit or Breaded Tilapia fish fillet

Spare ribs, Spiced sweet potatoes, Sweet & tangy sautéed collard greens

Dominoes 10 a.m.

Tues., Aug. 2

Word Games Tai Chi 11 a.m., Rm. 45

Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session

Bingo 12:30-2 p.m. Walking Club

Matinee Movie

Alert & Alive

10:30-11:30 a.m.

10 a.m.-noon, Rm. 45

Caregiver Support Group 1 p.m. 1st & 3rd

Vacation until Sept 13th Cultural Dance 10:30 – 11:30 a.m., Aud. B

Karaoke by Stephen

Mind Teasers

1 p.m. - 2 p.m., Rm. 45

12-1 p.m., Rm. 4 Zumba 1-2 p.m., Aud. A

NEW Green Life Trail Fitness instruction

Afternoon Movies

9:30-11:30 a.m.

Tues.

Card Games 2-4 p.m. Dominoes 2:30 p.m.

9:30-10:30 a.m.

1-3 p.m. w/popcorn

1 p.m. - 2 p.m.

Beginner – 12:30 – 1:30pm Intermediate – 1:30 – 2:30 pm, Bartow Main office

tion until Sept. 7

Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session 9:30-10:30 a.m. Sewing 9:30 -11:30 a.m. Tai Chi Vacation until Sept 7th Mind Teasers 12-1 p.m., Rm. 4 African Brazilian Dance w/Leona Hull, Room 2, 1 p.m. Art Class 1-3 p.m. Yoga 2pm-3pm, Rm. 2

Library 9am-1pm

Dominoes 10am, Rm. 45 Stay Well Exercise

Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session 9:30-10:30

10am, Rm. 45

Blood Pressure 10 -11:30

Grandparent Connection 1st & 3rd Rm 35

Line Dancing 10-11

Blood Pressure Vacation

Dominoes 10 a.m., Rm. 45

Thurs., Aug. 4

Wed., Aug. 3

until Sept. 14

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

Spelling Bee 10 a.m.

Stay Well Exercise Vacation until Sept. 7 Line Dancing 11 a.m. -12 p.m. Bingo 12:30 - 2:00 p.m. Card Games 2-4 p.m. Dominoes 2:30 p.m.

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

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

Smartphone Class

Word Games 9:30am11:30am

NEW Walk Group Vaca-

a.m. a.m. 1st & 3rd Thurs., Rm. 8 a.m., Aud. A

Chat Session 9:30am-

10:30

Piano Sing Along 11

1pm

Arthritis Exercise 11am, Rm. 45

Mind Teasers 12-1 p.m.,

Card Games 2-4pm

Spelling Bee 11am Word search 11am-

Drama Club Vacation un-

12pm

til Sept 8th

Dominoes 2:30pm

Karaoke by Steven

NEW Purple Life Trail Fitness Instruction 1-2

1:00pm, Rm. 45

p.m.

Bingo 12:30- 2:00pm

a.m.-12 p.m. Rm. 4

Crochet & Knitting Men’s Line Dancing

Dominoes 10am, Rm. 45

10am-12:00pm

Art 10am, Rm. 45

Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session 9:30-10

Bingo 1pm – 2pm

a.m.; 11 a.m.-12 p.m.

9-10am

Fri., Aug. 5

Word Games 9:30am-11:30am

Women’s Line Dancing 10-11:30am

Meditative Moments

Chat Session 10am Bingo

Card Games 2-4pm

Vacation until Sept. 9th

12:30-2:30pm, Rm. 25

Pokeno 2-4pm, Rm. 35

Mind Teasers 12pm-1:00pm, Rm. 4

Piano Sing-along 11am-12pm

Card Games 2-4pm Dominoes 2:30pm

Blood Pressure 2nd & 4th Friday 10:00 - 11:30am,

Bingo 1-3 p.m., Rm. 7

Rm. 45

Card Games, Dominoes 2-4 p.m.

(Schedule subject to change without notice)

Fee for lunch is $2.00 & $5.00 for guest *Menu subject to change without notice. Alternate Kosher Meals are also available

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

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

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

Non-Kosher

Kosher

Orange pineapple juice, Breaded Thurs., fillet of Sole fish, Honey Dijon Aug. sauce, Spinach noodle pudding, California blend vegetables, 4 Whole wheat bread, Fresh fruit Or Chicken salad Fri., Aug. 5

Orange juice, Italian roast chicken, Cabbage w/shredded carrots, Challah bread, Canned pineapple or Gefilte fish

Jumbo stuffed shells w/meat sauce Italian blend vegetables Whole wheat dinner roll

Baked fish w/vegetables, Polenta, Baby spinach

Upcoming Events/Trips

JASA WELCOMES EVERYONE AGE 60 AND OLDER! Trip registration policy: There will be no refunds for all trips. All trips include roundtrip transportation! All trips must be paid in advance – No Exceptions! Payments for trips can be made at all 3 centers. You can register for all trips starting the Monday after it has been published in the newspaper: JASA will not accept checks under $5. (FREE) LiveOn NY-SCRIE Application Assistance/SNAP (Food Stamps) – Fri., Aug. 12th & 26th, Sept. 9th & 23rd, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. First come, first served! JASA Main Office, 2049 Bartow Ave. (FREE) Circle of Care-Free Services for Caregivers. JASA Main Office, 2049 Bartow Ave., 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.; Fri., Aug. 12th, 135 Einstein Loop, Rm. 40; 1-3 p.m.; Tues., July 19th & Aug. 23rd. NY Common Pantry is partnering w/JASA NORC to do a six month long Live Healthy! Workshop. The workshop will focus on learning the difference between healthy & unhealthy choices. How to read nutrition labels and small steps you can take to create a lasting healthy lifestyle -135 Einstein Loop, rm. 49, Aug. 8th, Sept. 12th, Oct. 10th, Nov. 14th, Dec. 12th; 177 Dreiser Loop, rm. 7, July 25th, Aug. 29th, Sept. 26th, Oct. 31st, Nov. 28th, Dec. 19th tentative. Call 718-320-2066 to sign up. Please sign up for one location only. Dreiser Senior Center Back to School Supply Drive until August 22 – Drop off donations at 177 Dreiser Loop, rm. 7, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Pencils , notebooks, sharpeners, binders, lined writing paper, erasers, crayons, hand sanitizer, tissues, calculators, construction paper, pocket folders, staplers, etc. Supplies will be donated to our local schools. JASA at Night - A summer evening series for adults age 60 or older, 7– 8:30 p.m. Night 1 – Aug. 4th. Headlines & Happenings …What’s happening around Coop City & the world. Open discussion about recent headlines & happenings, 177 Dreiser Loop, rm. 7. Night 2 – Aug. 18th. Come hear historian Angel Hernandez from the Bronx Historical Society present the history or our beloved community in picture and words, JASA main office, 2049 Bartow Ave. To register, email

rwestall@jasa.org or call 718-671-2090, ext. 2139. Wal-mart – Wed., Aug. 3rd, $15; Bartow–8:30 a.m.; Einstein–8:45 a.m. & Dreiser–9 a.m. Wait list Attention Line Dancers: We’re doing an ELECTRIC SLIDE FLASH MOB! WE NEED YOU! Help us in making this the biggest FLASH MOB in Co-op City history at National Night Out, Tues., Aug. 2nd, 6 p.m., Section 4 Greenway. Instructor: Voncile Mallory. Practice dates: Sat., July 16th & 30th at 10 a.m., Section 4 Greenway. Farmers Market Coupons will be distributed on Tues., Aug. 2nd at 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. in all 3 senior centers. You must be 60 years or older. Only one booklet may be issued to a household. Seniors must provide proof of income and sign the 2016 statement of eligibility. First come, first served! Stew Leonard’s – Fri., Aug. 5th, $5, Bartow - 9:30 a.m., Einstein – 9:45 a.m. & Dreiser – 10 a.m. Empire Casino –Mon., Aug. 8th, $5, Bartow - 9:30 a.m., Einstein - 9:45 a.m. & Dreiser – 10 a.m. Wait list. Shoprite – Tues., Aug. 9th, $3. NEW Pick-ups this trip only: Bartow -11 a.m., Einstein - 11:15 a.m. and Dreiser - 11:30 a.m. Wal-mart – Fri., Aug. 12th, $15. Bartow – 8:30 a.m., Einstein – 8:45 a.m. & Dreiser – 9 a.m. New York Aquarium, Brooklyn, NY – Mon., Aug. 15th, $12. Bartow – 8:15 a.m., Einstein – 8:30 a.m. & Dreiser – 8:45 a.m. Lunch will be provided. Wait list. Empire Casino –Mon., Aug. 22nd, $5. Bartow - 9:30 a.m., Einstein - 9:45 a.m. & Dreiser – 10 a.m. Statue of Liberty National Monument & Ellis Island Immigration Museum – Fri., Aug. 26th, $17, including lunch. Only 18 seats available: Bartow – 8:15 a.m., Einstein – 8:30 a.m. & Dreiser – 8:45 a.m. Lion King Musical – Sat., Sept. 17th, $128 (lunch included). Show time: 2 p.m. Coach Bus - only 48 seats available. Deadline for payment must be on or before August 12th. Cash-only, please. No checks. Pick-ups: Dreiser – 11:15 a.m., Bartow 11:30 a.m. & Einstein - 11:45 a.m.

Co-op City Times / July 30, 2016

Scheduling Activities Calendar

AARP Chapter #4997

FYI: Here’s hoping all members are enjoying this beautiful summer… also hope you are looking forward to September and getting involved with the chapter. We are looking for 1 or 2 people to join the Tour Committee. Think about it and be in touch with the office, 718-320-1946, for details. NOTE: Please contact our Good & Welfare Coordinator about any of our members we have not heard from or seen in a few months. We miss you/them and would like to know “how you doin’” – please know that you are in our prayers. Frances Wilson, 718-6715493. 2016 Tour Activities November 15 (Tuesday): Ace in the Hole @ the Royal Manor: A Tribute to the Temptations w/a family-style luncheon and shopping. Cost: $96. Contact Judith, 718-379-3370. 2017 Tour Activities March 17 – 24, 2017: 7-night Cruise to Cuba. Fly to Montego Bay, Jamaica; board Celestyal Cruise Ship to Santiago de Cuba; Havana, Mariola Gorde, Cien fuigo...roundtrip airfare, tours, food, drinks, taxes and port fees all included. Contact Judith, 718-379-3370. —Delores Debnam

Einstein Cancer Fund

Goose Island Seniors

Bingo: Tomorrow, Sunday, July 31St at 1:30 p.m. for members and non-members in room 39. Refreshments and snacks will be served. Bingo: Wednesday, August 3rd at 1:30 p.m., with Stephen in our club room #39. Members only. Admission is $1.25 for 3 cards and .25¢ each game. Win up to $7 each game and the full card is even more. Refreshments and snacks will be served. Resorts Casino at Atlantic City, N.J. – Tuesday, August 30th. Price $33. Rebate is $25 slot play. You may also enjoy the BEACH and BOARDWALK. Pick-up time is 8 a.m. at our 3 usual bus stops: Einstein Loop, Asch Loop (by library) and Dreiser Loop (in front of the hardware store). The bus is USA Coach. Bring your ID card with you. “Mama Mia” at Westchester Broadway Dinner Theatre, Elmsford, NY – Wednesday, June 7, 2017.

Come with us and enjoy a dinner and a show. Price is $79. We only have 40 seats. First come, first served. You can give a deposit to hold your seat. See Ann or Mary. Happy birthday and happy anniversary to all members who celebrate their day in the month of August: Nora Singer, Cathaline Collins, Rose F. Koerner, Bessie Reid, Elayne Gubitose, Bonnie Silverman, Evelyn Foster, Miriam Rodriguez, Ella Thome, Joann Evans, Loraine Melora and Evelyn Turner. For more information, call Goose Island Seniors at 718-379-9613 or visit us Monday-Thursday, 10 a.m. 4:30 p.m. at 135 Einstein Loop, rm. 39. You can also call Mary at 718-379-4899 and she will return your call. Leave a message and your phone number. Good health to all. —Mary Pilla

Greater Love Baptist Church

"These things I have spoken to you, that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world." John 16:33 Spiritual Food for Thought: To those of you who are feeling disconnected and lost, Jesus admonishes you to come back to a place in Him where you find safety and security. In the world, you will have trouble and difficult situations to deal with, but in Jesus. there is peace and tranquility. Come! Pastors Boyce and Carol Landrum and the Greater Love family welcome you to fellowship with us on Sunday mornings at 11:30 a.m. Greater Love is a teaching, preaching, tithing faith & Bible way ministry. We are conveniently located at 900 Co-op City Blvd. (Bldg 2A), on the ground level, Bronx, N.Y., 10475; main entrance —red button. Free parking is available in Garage #1 on Darrow Place – parking passes will be validated at the church. Church telephone: 347-920-5607 All are invited to worship with us on Sunday morning; the schedule is as follows: Morning Prayer & Meditation: Begins at 9:30 a.m. Come out and have a little talk with Jesus! Sunday School: Sunday School for children (ages 7+), and adults (18+) is held from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. We encourage you to attend these interactive sessions that will assist you in applying the Word of God to present day situations (life appli-

We have cancelled our casino trip to Resorts Casino on Aug. 9 (BUT, we are going to Mohegan Casino instead on that date, August 9. Cost per person is $35 and you will receive $15 wheel play and $15 buffet voucher. Please bring a valid photo ID and your casino card, if you have one. Time of pick-up is 8 a.m. starting at Einstein and followed by the usual stops of Asch and Dreiser Loop. “Born Yesterday” at Hunterdon Hills Playhouse: April 26th, 2017. Cost per person, $79, which can be paid off by April 1st, 2017. A small deposit of $5 or more will hold your reservation. You will be issued receipts for your deposits. “Born Yesterday” was a huge comedy hit on film which featured Judy Holiday. You will enjoy this show and for those who saw the movie. For the above trips, please call Lydia at 718-671-3005 or Annie Eutsey, 718-320-1874, for dues and donations. As always, remember to give a call to the homebound and those in nursing homes. Your call will cheer them up and they will know they are always in your thoughts and prayers. Good health and healings are wished to all. —Lydia Ruas

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cation). A light continental snack is served from 11:10-11:30. Sunday Morning Worship at 11:30: Worship at Greater Love Baptist Church means gathering with people of all ages and cultures, to express our love for God our Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ our Savior. This is done in various ways—through music, through testimony, through praise, through preaching, through reading of the scriptures and prayer. The Bible reminds us, “The purpose of man is to glorify God and enjoy Him forever.” Worship with God’s people at Greater Love helps us focus on the person of God until we are caught up in His majesty and glory. Sunday Fellowship: Following our morning worship, we invite you to have a cup of coffee/tea/juice and get to know our loving church family. Mid-Week Prayer Meetings: Wednesday afternoon at 1:00 p.m. All invited. Other Announcements Tuesday Evening Adult Bible Study/Discipleship Class is in recess until September 13th at 7:30 p.m. MOSAIC Women’s Fellowship: Saturday, August 13th at 1 p.m. Hold the Date: August 17th, 18th & 19th – Revival! Each evening at 7:30 p.m. Baptism: Saturday, August 20th at 9 a.m. Church BBQ: Saturday, August 27th – location TBA —Pastor Carol Landrum

Co-op City Times / July 30, 2016

Reflections by Rabbi Solomon I. Berl Spiritual Leader of Young Israel Synagogue The famous Biblical obligation to love others as He loves ourselves is more than a pious platitude. As with other Biblical injunctions, this imperative has direct application to every day life. It is practically impossible to love others as we love ourselves. But it is possible, even obligatory, to extend to others the courtesies and respect we would expect for ourselves. This includes avoiding insult or injury and, on the active side, speaking words of praise to others. This gives others a good feeling, the feeling that emanates from being appreciated and acknowledged. In this way, we fulfill the obligation to love others as we would like to be loved and valued. Praising others is a fundamental pillar of religious life.

Young Israel of Co-op City

Young Israel of Co-op City (lower level of Dreiser Loop shopping center) is a house of worship that opens its doors every morning from 6 until 7 a.m. Anyone who wishes to start the daily routine with prayers, during which our spiritual leader, Rabbi Solomon I. Berl, offers a brief Bible teaching is welcome. On Friday evening, Sabbath services begin at 10 minutes after candle-lighting time. Saturday morning services start at

9 a.m. Rabbi Berl delivers his sermon at 10:30 a.m. The Rabbi’s class on the Torah reading of the week begins one hour before sunset every Saturday afternoon. For office hours or any information you may seek, feel free to call (718) 6712300 and leave your name, phone number and a brief message on the synagogue’s answering machine and your call will be returned as soon as possible.

If you would like to be more creative and enjoy drawing and painting you could derive much pleasure from attending classes at BVA. Art classes are held every Tuesday in room 5 in the Dreiser community center. You can choose from the 2 class schedules which are 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. or 3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. The fees are as follows: Annual membership is $35 a year and a session of 10 classes is $60. This is the best bargain in the Bronx – maybe even the city – given the quality of instruction offered. Classes will resume in September. Mr. Moses Groves, BVA’s own art instructor, is the artistic guide for these classes. Mr. Groves is an accomplished artist who has studied at the Art Students

League and NYU. He has exhibited work in the New York and New Jersey area and has won awards for his artwork. BVA is a non-profit, self-supporting organization that needs your support to continue offering high level art instruction at these bargain prices. So come join BVA on this fabulous artistic trek, take a class, make a tax deductible donation, and feel the satisfaction of being a creator and/or patron of the arts. All checks should be made out as indicated above. If you would like more information about classes or members’ artwork, you can call Moses Groves at 201-862-0847. Science is for the body and art is for the soul. —Sylvia Lochansky

Baychester Visual Arts Association

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Traditional Synagogue of Co-op City

The Traditional Synagogue is located in Section 5, 120 Erdman Place, in the rear lobby of Building 27B. Phone #: 718-379-6920. NOTE: Office hours are Thursday and Sunday from noon to 2 p.m. If no one is in the office, leave a message and we will get back as soon as possible. SHABBAT ends today, July 30th at 9:00 p.m. Candle Lighting for Friday, August 5th is 7:46 p.m. The Synagogue has Services Friday night at sundown, Saturday mornings at 9 a.m. and after services, we always have food. We need all Jewish men, if you can give 2 hours Saturday between 10 a.m. and noon, we need your help to make a Minyan. It would be a blessing and greatly appreciated. Dress is casual; no suits required. Good and Welfare: We sell TREE CERTIFICATES in honor of or in memory of a loved one. The cost is only $15 per tree. Mazol Tov to all having Sim-

chas. If you’re feeling under the weather, we wish you a speedy recovery. Wishing Nora Singer a happy 92nd Birthday on August 5th, Mazol Tov. BINGO: The synagogue will have its next Bingo on Sunday, August 7th at 1 p.m. The cost is only $3 admission, which includes refreshments and 10 games of Bingo. Also, there is a jackpot game which costs $2. This is a three-part game in which you have a chance to win $30 if you win all three games. Everyone in the community is invited to come to our Bingo games. Have an afternoon of fun with your neighbors. Men’s Club Trip: MONDAY, AUGUST 22nd. See the Men’s Club article for all the details. Wishing all our members and friends a happy, and a healthy peaceful summer. Your support of the Traditional Synagogue is greatly appreciated. —Gary Schwartz

Try your luck with the Men’s Club, and also see a Magic Show. Monday, August 22nd – Trip to the Tropicana Casino in Atlantic City. This will be our last trip of the summer. Everyone in the community must be 21 years old or older to attend our trips and functions. You need a Tropicana card, or a government picture ID, passport, non- or driver’s license to receive the bonus. If you don’t have a card, the casino will issue you a card so you’ll receive the bonus. On the bus, we provide a drink, snack, play bingo, 50/50 raffle and show a movie on the way back. We keep you entertained, the trip goes fast to Atlantic City. The cost of the trip is $ 35 per person. You will receive $15 slot play and a complimentary ticket worth over $15 to a Magic Illusionist Show. If you like Magic, this is the show for you. The name of the show is “MAGIQUE-REMIXED,” staring Illusionist Kevin and Caruso. The show brings imagination to life with a whirlwind of magic, music, comedy, showgirls, cos-

tumes and pure razzle dazzle. It is a 3:30 p.m. matinee, and is about an hour long. For a clip of the show, go to Tropicana.net for more information. This production is similar to the Spring Spectacular at Radio City. Also, enjoy the boardwalk, visit the shops and go to the beach. The Tropicana Casino has a wide variety of restaurants to enjoy. The bus stops and returns to all 3 shopping centers. We leave Einstein Loop at 8:00 a.m. by the supermarket, Asch Loop by the back of the library at 8:15 a.m., and Dreiser Loop at 8:25 a.m. by the hardware store. We will return to Co-op City around 8:30 p.m. depending on the traffic. For additional information, see our poster in your lobby showcase box near the elevators. For reservations, call Gary at 718671-8424 or Bruce, 718-320-2234. Please make out check or money order to Men’s Club Traditional, 120 Erdman Place, Lobby, Building 27B, Bronx, New York 10475. Hope to see you on this trip. Wishing everyone a pleasant summer. —Gary Schwartz

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Faith In God Church & Bible Institute

Rev. Dr. Gladys R. Little, Apostle, and Pastor & Evangelist Vernon Little greet everyone in the name of Jesus, that name which is above every name. We want you to know that you are welcome in this house of the Lord! It is His house by ownership: it is our house by stewardship: and it can be your house by membership; so come on in and join with us. May God bless you in this house! Our words have the power to build up or tear down. Scripture supports this. Psalm 34:11-18 New International Version (NIV) says: 11 Come, my children, listen to me; I will teach you the fear of the Lord. 12 Whoever of you loves life and desires to see many good days, 13 keep your tongue from evil and your lips from telling lies. 14 Turn from evil and do good; seek peace and pursue it. 15 The eyes of the Lord are on the righteous, and his ears are attentive to their cry; 16 but the face of the Lord is against those who do evil, to blot out their name from the earth. 17 The righteous cry out, and the Lord hears them; he delivers them from all their troubles. 18 The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit. Invitations Sweet Hour of Prayer is today at 3 p.m. Sunday School is tomorrow at 10 a.m. Our Sunday Morning Worship Service is at 11 a.m. Every 3rd Sunday following the morning worship, we serve Holy Communion. If you’re into gospel rap/holy hip-hop, go to www.reverbnation.com/vernonlittle and download music from Vernon Little free of charge. He also has videos on YouTube. You will be blessed, encouraged, and inspired. We are located at 171 Dreiser Loop in Section 1. Our phone # is (347) 276-4925. Jesus loves you, and so do we! —Apostle Gladys R. Little

Pentecostal Tabernacle

The Pentecostal Tabernacle invites everyone to worship service every Sunday morning at 100 Co-op City Blvd., Building 22A, Bronx, and N.Y. 10475. Tel. 718324-0334 or 718-320-4218. Sunday School for all age group begins at 10:30 a.m. Midday service starts at 11:45 a.m. Wednesday morning fasting and prayer service will be held at 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Regular prayer meeting & Bible study will also be held every Wednesday evening at 7:30 p.m. Youth service will be held every Friday evening at 7:30 p.m. Focus: The fruit of the spirit. If we live in the spirit, let us also walk in the spirit. Galatians 5:25 Galatians 5:16-23 This I say then, walk in the spirit and he shall not fulfill the lust of the flesh For the flesh lusteth against the spirit, and the spirit against flesh, and these are contrary the one to the other, so that ye cannot do the things that ye would. But if ye be led by the spirit, ye are not under the Law. Now the works of the flesh are manifest, which are these; Adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lasciviousness. Idolatry, witchcraft, hatred, variance, emulations, wrath, strife, seditions, heresies. Envying, murders, drunkenness, revellings and such like: of which I tell you before, as I have also told you in time past that they which do such things shall not inherit the kingdom of God. But the fruit of the spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith. Meekness, temperance, against such there is no law. The fruit of the spirit will develop to its full potential in a believer’s life only with careful and diligent cultivation. The Christian must work daily on each aspect of the fruit to see progress. One writer stated that it is significant that the works of the flesh are contrasted with the fruit of the spirit. Without cultivation and effort, the flesh just naturally produces negative traits. As long as we allow the spirit of God to have full control of our life, the works of the flesh will not be able to manifest its self. Galatians 5:24 states: And they that are Christ’s have crucified the flesh with the affections and lust. The goal of each Christian should be to develop each aspect of the fruit of the spirit to the highest possible potential in his life. A Christian should never be satisfied with his present states; he should press on to a fuller dimension. It is important that Christians maintain the fruit of the spirit, Goodness is one that speaks of basic character, Paul said, for I know that in me [that is in my flesh] dwelleth no good thing [Romans 7:18]. Goodness must be imparted to us from the character of Christ. The heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately wicked; who can know it? [Jeremiah 17:9] The basic character of goodness will affect one’s ethics. Keep yourselves in the love of God, looking for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ unto eternal life. —Rev. R. Sibblies

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

Come & Visit Us – We welcome you to God’s House – Your House – One Family in Christ. We are a congregation with spirit-filled worship, offering opportunities for spiritual growth, fellowship and service to God and our community. We are a multi-ethnic, multi-cultural and bilingual congregation and all are welcome. Services are at the church at 2350 Palmer Avenue, across the street from Building 30. Parking is available. Our phone number is (718) 320-3795, and leave a message if there is no answer. Pastor Magaly Beltré is at the church on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays. Sunday Services – The first Sunday of the month is a bilingual service with communion, service starts at 10:00 a.m. Every other Sunday, the English Service is at 10:00 a.m. and the Spanish Service is at 12:00 p.m. Remember the importance of worship & fellowship of all who believe and have a relationship with the Lord. Our Sunday service on July 31 will be a bilingual service and start at 10 a.m. We hope to see all our congregants and guests at this service. Prayer Night (English) & Prayer Morning (Spanish): The Lord said, “Whenever two or more are gathered in my name I am in the midst of them.” Matthew 18:20. Tuesday evenings at 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Friday mornings at 12:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Come and bring your prayer needs so we can pray together. Remember that prayer brings many blessings, which God has promised to all his children. Music School: The music school is having registration for the fall semester. They offer piano, guitar, drums, violin, voice and many other instruments. Registration is free and rates are very reasonable. Come to the church Monday thru Friday in the afternoons and see Maestro Frank Colon to register. You can call Maestro at (917) 753-3644. The music school is open to all ages from 5 years old to 100 years young. Women’s Fellowship: is the first Saturday of every month from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Men’s Fellowship: is the last Saturday of every month from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Flea Market: We will be having our Flea Market on Saturday, September 17, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. If you are interested in being a vendor, contact Pauline at 718 320-1552 (mornings between 8 a.m. & 10 a.m. and evenings between 5 p.m. & 9 p.m.) or call the church and leave a message 718-320-3795. Cost is $30 per spot. You can come to the church to get an application and pay for your spot. All vendors must provide their own tables. —Barbara Penn

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American Legion

“For God and Country” (PART I)

The motto of the American Legion is of Rights, and the exploitation and de“FOR GOD AND COUNTRY” and I struction of the natural assets and beauty want to take advantage of this forum to of America and the remnants of Planet shed more light on its meaning. For God Eden. They are committed to abandoning and Country explains “a nation of patrithe bi-polarity in their lives that causes otic citizens who dedicate themselves to them to sing praises to the Lord on their protecting and defending ‘America the Holy Days and then abandon all morals, Beautiful’ and our basic human freedoms ethics, and love of God during their from tyranny and oppression, as well as working lives where they excuse and showing our love and respect for God justify their actions with the phrase by protecting and defending all Creation.” “That’s Business.” It reflects Americans who are truly For both God and America to survive worthy of standing proudly before our the long haul, every action, whether onflag with their right hand over their heart, the-job or in the church, temple, or and who truly care to please God by livmosque must be based upon identical ing by the ‘Golden Rule,’ should also sets of ethical principles. Laissez-faire, possess the ethics, integrity and courage amoral capitalism must be replaced with to stand in unison against war-mongering, ETHICAL CAPITALISM. Only then destruction of our Constitution and Bill do America and the rest of the planet

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have a chance to survive until the next millennium. With this, as your new commander, I want to seize this opportunity to appreciate every comrade of Post 1871 for his or her dedication to God and the country. On a personal note, I want to say thank you for giving me the opportunity to serve in this capacity. I am of hope that with your support, the new executive committee will be better prepared to lead the charge for this noble Post. More importantly, I want to REMIND everyone that our 2017 membership dues renewal is NOW, covering the period of 1 July, 2016 to 30 June, 2017. Don’t wait until the last minute or the end of the regular calendar year. Endeavor to stop by the post in Section Five (5), the

community center, Room 41 and pay your dues or just mail it in once you receive the notice from the national. Thank you so much for your continuing trust and confidence in the new executive board. Just for several of you who are computer literate or savvy, you can actually renew your membership online at www.mylegion.org and we will be able to account for it directly. Post #1871 is home to all veterans regardless of whether someone is in one type of war or not, as long as the individual was honorably discharged from the service. Thus, we welcome every veteran in Co-op City to join the largest and biggest veteran organization in the nation. —Lsjc Adeyemi LaCrown O’toba

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