Co-op City Times 08/01/15

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New York City HPD has so far approved 296 new applicants for SCRIE

© Copyright 2015 Co-op City Times

Vol. 50 No. 30

BY ROZAAN BOONE

Since June, New York City Housing Preservation and Development (HPD), which administers the Senior Citizen Rent Increase Exemption (SCRIE) program, has approved 296 new applications for the exemption which helps eligible shareholders to offset increases in carrying charges.

This brings the total of SCRIE applicants in Co-op City to 1,225.

The Riverbay Finance Department reported this week that the credit for the 4.5% carrying charge increase, which became effective on June 1, 2015, will be applied to the 296 newly approved shareholders’ account this month, August, and reflected on their

Saturday, August 1, 2015

September, 2015 carrying charge statements.

Shareholders are reminded that SCRIE only pays the “increase” portion of their carrying charges, not the entire monthly carrying charge amount. In addition, depending on each shareholder’s circumstances, SCRIE may only cover a portion of the increase and not the full amount of the increase.

On the other hand, landlords and management agents – in the case of Co-op City, the Riverbay Corporation – receive tax abatement credits in lieu of cash for any rent increase.

Once a shareholder is approved by

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The basketball court adjacent to Garage 4 has been closed for repairs. The court is being overhauled and will be reopened once the work is completed.

This week, construction crews began pulling up the pavement. In addition, new poles and backboards will be installed and the court restriped.

Expected completion should be some time next month.

We appreciate your patience and cooperation during the repairs. Notices will be posted once the court is ready to be reopened.

—Riverbay Management

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Bronx DA: Three Co-op City residents arrested on Wednesday for involvement in massive gang-related drug operation An extensive investigation led by the NYPD Bronx Gang Squad, the Bronx DA’s Office and numerous other law enforcement agencies, resulted in a 217-count indictment on 23 alleged leaders and members of a leading street gang and its affiliates.

The numerous serious charges against the alleged gang members include Attempted Murder, Conspiracy to Commit Murder, and Enterprise Corruption, under the New York State statutes that target organized crime and activities of criminal enterprises According to the Bronx District Attorney’s Press Office, three of the 23 individuals indicted on Wednesday are Co-op City residents – one a resident of Building 25, one of Building 24 and the third of Building 22A. A list of all the charges of the three Co-op City defendants in the case supplied to the media by the Bronx DA’s office, include four counts of criminal

possession of a weapon in the second degree, six counts of criminal possession of a weapon in the third degree, 17 counts of criminal sale of a controlled substance in the third degree, 17 counts of criminal possession of a controlled substance in the third degree, four counts of conspiracy in the second degree and three counts of conspiracy in the fourth degree; one count of attempted murder in the second degree, six counts of criminal possession of a weapon in the second degree, one count of conspiracy in the second degree, one count of perjury in the first degree, one count of reckless endangerment in the first degree, one count of attempted assault in the first degree; six counts of criminal possession of a weapon in the second degree, two counts of criminal sale of a firearm in the third degree, one

National Night Out Tuesday, August 4th

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NYC Health Department investigating Legionella outbreak in South Bronx On Wednesday, July 29, the New York City Health Department announced it was actively investigating a widespread outbreak of Legionnaire’s Disease in the South Bronx covering the areas of Highbridge, Morrisania, Hunts Point and Mott Haven.

Health officials have so far confirmed that 46 cases have been reported since July 10, and there have been 2 deaths reported in patients with the disease in the aforementioned neighborhoods. The cooling tower at Lincoln Hospital and Concourse Plaza have been found to have elevated levels of the legionella bacteria and are being decontaminated, according to the DOH. At least 20 other sites have also been tested, but the results

are not yet available.

“We are concerned about this unusual increase in Legionnaires’ Disease cases in the South Bronx,” said Health Commissioner Dr. Mary Bassett. “We are conducting a swift investigation to determine the source of the outbreak and prevent future cases. I urge anyone with symptoms to seek medical attention right away.”

New Yorkers who are experiencing respiratory symptoms such as fever, chills and muscle aches are advised to seek immediate medical attention and ask to be tested for legionella.

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Welcoming new 45th Precinct Commander … Last week Co-op City Public Safety Chief Frank Apollo met with Captain Danielle Raia, the new Commanding Officer of the 45th Precinct. Captain Raia comes to the 45th Precinct after serving as the Executive Officer of the 102nd Precinct in Queens.

She is replacing outgoing Deputy Inspector James McGeown, who commanded the precinct for approximately three years. Chief Apollo said after meeting with Captain Raia: “The importance of establishing a relationship between the NYPD and the Co-op City Police Department is imperative when it comes to keeping crime low in the community. In order for both departments to establish this professional relationship, positive communication needs to begin with the commanders who are leading both departments. I welcome Captain Raia in her new role and look forward to what we can both accomplish together in a community as great as Co-op City." (See page 5 for more photos).

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Public Safety arrests man after observing car break-in

Suspect confesses to 17 similar crimes here

BY BILL STUTTIG

Public Safety officers assigned to the department’s plain clothes auto crime unit arrested a man early last Saturday, July 25, after he was observed smashing a car window with the presumed intent of removing belongings from that vehicle parked on Baychester Avenue.

After the suspect fled and initially escaped, the two pursuing officers, Public Safety’s Detectives Unit became involved and did a surveillance camera search of buildings in the area and discovered a man matching the description of the suspect ducking into Building 1A. The officers then began a vertical search of that building and found the suspect hiding in an 8th floor stairwell.

The officers immediately arrested the suspect and brought him to the 45th Precinct stationhouse for processing and further questioning. A detective at the precinct then reported to the arresting officers that their suspect also confessed to 17 other similar crimes committed in the Co-op City area over the past several weeks.

It was the actions of Officers Michael Driska and Ricardo Santos, together with the help of Public Safety Detective Edwin Rodriguez, which led to this key arrest possibly and hopefully solving the rash of auto break-in’s that have been plaguing the community sporadically since May.

Chief Frank Apollo, Commander of the Riverbay Public Safety Department, said after the arrest: “Officers Driska and Santos once again made an outstanding auto crimes arrest early this Saturday morning. This is the second auto crime arrest that they both have made as a plainclothes team and therefore their actions have resulted in a significant positive impact on the Co-op City community.

“Officers Driska and Santos were steadfast and would not surrender pursuing this suspect until he was apprehended,” Apollo continued. “This is what law enforcement is all about, a hunger, drive and determination to make things right. When the suspect initially got away, they followed up with the Detectives Squad and Detective Edwin Rodriguez and relentlessly started combing over video in the hopes of catching the suspect fleeing into one of the buildings off of Baychester Avenue. They were successful in finding the suspect on video, but it did not end there. Officers Driska and Santos and Detective Rodriguez then went out early Saturday morning and started conducting vertical patrols in the area concerned which resulted in an apprehension of the male concerned and later a confession to 17 outstanding auto crimes. This was outstanding police work.”

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Identifying our funding resources Riverbay Fund Update

According to the Interim Program Consultant, we need to identify all possible, different types of funding resources. We are in the process of developing official fundraising plans.

Grants take longer to develop, including initial cultivation/outreach; developing the proposal, including what program piece the grant should support and a program budget; review time by the Foundation Board, etc.

Funding sources will include, but not limited, to: • Individuals • Special Events • Riverbay Board Members • Grants from Foundations.

• Government Funding • Corporations • Financial Institutions • Local Businesses – Zip Code 10475 • Program Fees (something we want to look into) Presently, the Director of Community Relations generates funds for activities from the ongoing events sponsored throughout the year. We also get monthly funds from the clothing bins throughout. Please remember to donate.

Most recently, the Director initiated

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DR. LEWIS WOLSTEIN Podiatrist — Foot Specialist

APPENDIX B

NOTICE TO PERSONS WHO MAY HAVE SUFFERED FROM HOUSING DISCRIMINATION AT RIVERBAY CORPORATION (CO-OP CITY)

On June 3rd, 2015, the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York entered a consent decree resolving a lawsuit brought by the United States Department of Justice against Riverbay Corporation (Co-op City) alleging that it failed to provide reasonable accommodations to persons with disabilities who sought to keep an assistance animal at Riverbay, in violation of the Fair Housing Act, 42 U.S.C. §§ 3601-3619. An assistance animal is any animal that works, provides assistance, performs tasks for the benefit of a person with a disability, or provides emotional support that alleviates one or more identified symptoms or effects of a person’s disability.

Under this consent decree, a person may be entitled to receive monetary relief if he or she was a resident of Riverbay, or associated with a resident of Riverbay, and was: • PREVENTED OR DISCOURAGED FROM REQUESTING TO KEEP AN ASSISTANCE ANIMAL • DENIED A REQUEST TO KEEP AN ASSISTANCE ANIMAL • HARRASSED OR OTHERWISE INTERFERED WITH AFTER REQUESTING TO KEEP AN ASSISTANCE ANIMAL If you wish to make a claim for discrimination on the basis of disability, or if you have any information about persons who may have such a claim, please contact the United States Attorney’s Office, Southern District of New York at 212-637-2800. You may also fax us at 212-637-2702, contact us at http://www.justice.gov/usao/nys/civilrights.html, or write to: United States Attorney’s Office, Southern District of New York Attn: Civil Rights Unit 86 Chambers Street New York, New York 10007 NOTE: You must call or write no later than October 1st, 2015.

a $50,000 grant from our City Councilman Andy King for 2016 Programs. The events budget is as follows: Fireworks - $15,000; Tunes on Tuesday, $7,000; Wicked Wednesday, $8,000; Splash Day for the kids, $8,000; National Night Out, $5,000; Section 5 Annual Fair, $3,000 & Hispanic Heritage Event on September 27, 2016, $4,000.

This is a great start for 2016, however, we will require additional support from our elected officials and the community.

A cooperator has reached out to develop the idea of having “Jazz Sets” during the fall and winter months.

Another idea is a “Children’s Fall or Winter Fashion Show.”

We welcome your ideas and participation. Just give us a call.

HUD: We have not received any recent correspondence from HUD and our advocate on the federal level suggests that the “unresolved management issue may be a factor.”

The Fund Board has not approved an alternative space as of to date. It was suggested that we put a fundraising

• Practicing in Co-op City since 1975 • Board Certified in Foot Surgery • ALL conditions of the foot treated • We

accept most health insurance plans

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

Dr. Lewis Wolstein

Call:

“Se Habla Español”

718.671.7226 100 DeKruif Place

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

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Combing Co-op City

No Tunes on Tuesdays this week

There will be no Tunes on Tuesdays this week because of the National Night Out celebration to be held on the Section 1 Greenway, 6-11 p.m.

However, Wicked Wednesdays will continue as usual on the Section 5 Greenway this Wednesday, Aug. 5.

Guest performer to be announced.

All shows start at 7 p.m. and run for approximately 2 hours. Bring your chairs and enjoy the performances that have been organized by the Riverbay Community Relations Department, and sponsored by the Riverbay Fund with income generated from your donations at the community’s donation bins.

In case of rain, the shows will be moved indoors to Auditorium B in the Dreiser Center.

Journal writing workshops at Rivers Run Garden

Beginning on August 9th at 5:30 p.m., the Rivers Run Community Garden will be presenting journal writing workshops entitled “Perfect Peace by the Waterfront.”

These workshops for adults is part of the Fantastical Side of Being series of workshops made possible with public funds from the Bronx Council on the Arts through the Department of Cultural Affairs’ Greater New York Development Fund Program.

The Riverbay Run Garden is open on Tuesday (4 p.m. – dusk), Wednesday (10 a.m. to 1 p.m.), Friday (10 a.m. to 1 p.m.), Saturday (10 a.m. to 5 p.m.) and Sunday (11 a.m. to 5 p.m.), weather permitting.

There are lots of opportunities for members and volunteers at the garden, so stop by, grab a tool and get dirty, or just take a stroll.

Section 5 Fun Day, Aug. 22

The Section 5 Association will present the 2nd Annual Fun Day on Aug. 22, 12-6 p.m. The rain date is Aug. 29.

For the children, there will be free popcorn, cotton candy, ices, franks and other goodies while supplies last; face painting, clowns, games and much more. For the adults, there will be an Open Mike session and other activities. There will also be performances by several community organizations and music by DJ Smooth.

Mark your calendar and plan to attend.

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Annual National Night Out celebration and movie set for Tuesday

BY BILL STUTTIG

For the fifth year in a row, Co-op City’s annual National Night Out celebration will feature the showing of a free outdoor feature film, but not before the community celebrates its cohesive quality of life through the presentation of local entertainment, refreshments and general sense of togetherness.

As usual, this year’s celebration will take place on the north sector Greenway, centering around the stage area with the screen set-up north of the stage area.

The film will be the recent hit movie, Amazing Spiderman 2.

The movie begins between 8:30 p.m. and 9 p.m., but the celebration will start at 6 p.m. on Tuesday evening, August 4th, as local community organizations and businesses will provide information on services available in the community, and the 45th Precinct and Riverbay’s Department of Public Safety will offer information of available crime prevention and community services.

Chief Frank Apollo of Riverbay’s Public Safety Department, said: “National Night Out is an excellent opportunity for the police and the community to come together and form a positive relationship.

The exchange of information which occurs is a positive step in not only forming this relationship, but also it allows the

CCPD and the NYPD to distribute valuable crime prevention information in order to keep others safe.”

Riverbay’s Director of Community Relations, Michelle Sajous, the coordinator of the evening’s activities, assures residents that this year’s speeches will be kept to a minimum, but fun, information, and entertainment will be set on maximum.

The evening will also feature dancing performances from the community’s senior line dancing troupes, including the beloved Bartow Swingers and the Dancing Gents of the Bartow Senior Center and also the Timeless Torches, the senior dance team of the New York Liberty of the WNBA. The program will also feature remarks from Captain Danielle Raia, the new

Commanding Officer of the 45th Precinct, as well as remarks from representatives from Co-op City management, the Board of Directors, and the community’s elected representatives.

Bob Bieder, President of the 45th Precinct Community Council, will serve as the Master of Ceremonies.

The program will also include free hot dogs, water and juice drinks. The free hot dogs and juice will be available beginning at 6:30 p.m. The evening will also feature games and activities for children, including face painting and a “bounce house.”

The evening’s activities are sponsored by the Riverbay Fund, the 45th Precinct, the 45th Precinct Community Council, State Assemblyman Mike Benedetto, Fidelis Care Health Plan, Marathon Enterprises/Sabrett Hot Dog and Al Food Distributers.

Each first Tuesday evening in August is designated as National Night Out during which communities throughout the United States are asked to come together in an outdoor public gathering to make a statement that their neighborhood will not be held hostage to crime. Traditionally, Co-op City holds one of the biggest and most well-attended National Night Out celebrations in New York City and this year will be no exception.

Second Reading - Resolution #15-45 SUBMITTED BY: Linda Berk SECONDED BY: Bill Gordon BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING DATED: JULY 22nd, 2015

WHEREAS, the Contracts Department sent out thirty (30) requests for proposals for Bid #2987, Emergency Plumbing Repairs – (Domestic Water Mains Bldgs. 3, 9 & 16); and WHEREAS, we received two (2) proposals which were reviewed in detail

by the Project Manager and the Project Engineer; and WHEREAS, the Project Manager and Bladykas Engineering, P.C. recommends Express Plumbing Sewer & Water Main Corp. as the lowest responsible bidder (Recommendations attached).

NOW THEREFORE, LET IT BE RESOLVED: that the proposed contract with Express Plum-bing Sewer & Water Main Corp. for a total cost of $296,000.00 + tax if applicable be approved as submitted by Management

in accordance with Board of Directors Resolution #85-16 and amended by Board of Directors Resolution #95-44 and the President is hereby authorized to execute the contract and Management is authorized to take all steps necessary to make this action effective.

YES: Atkins, Berk, Cylich, Gordon, Graham, Jenkins, Johnson, Jones, Leslie, Peterson, Saunders, Taylor, Williams ABSENT: Owens, Turner PASSED

Amended Second Reading - Resolution #15-54 SUBMITTED BY: Cleve Taylor SECONDED BY: Rod Saunders BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING: July 22nd, 2015

WHEREAS, On November 2, 2005 the Board passed Resolution #05-83 which eliminated company provided cell phones and provided a monthly cell phone stipend of $50.00 a month for Directors and $100.00 a month for the President and Treasurer; and WHEREAS, Since 2005 there have been increases in cell phone rates,

increases in the amount of data transmitted for company purposes and increased usage of company related data transmissions by board members and executive staff, including the Board Tech liaison; and WHEREAS, The Board finds it reasonable to amend Resolution #05-83 so as to provide a monthly stipend to all Directors of $100.00 a month for smart phones with data and $200.00 a month for the President and the Treasurer.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That Resolution #05-83 is

hereby amended so as to provide a monthly stipend to all Directors of $100.00 a month for smart phones with data and $200.00 a month for the President and the Treasurer; and be it further RESOLVED, That this Resolution shall take effect immediately.

YES: Berk, Cylich, Graham, Jenkins, Jones, Leslie, Saunders, Taylor NO: Gordon, Johnson, Peterson, Williams ABSTAIN: Atkins, Jones ABSENT: Owens, Turner PASSED

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count of criminal sale of a controlled substance in the third degree and one count of criminal possession of a controlled substance in the third degree.

These 3 are among 23 Bronx residents alleged by investigators and prosecutors to be leaders and members of the Untouchable Gorilla Stone Nation (UGSN) and the Black Stone Gorilla Gangstas (BSGG) – a set of the Bloods gang and its affiliates that operated throughout the Bronx, with an emphasis on Castle Hill and Co-op City, according to the Bronx DA’s office.

The widespread investigation which led to simultaneous arrests of the alleged gang members on Wednesday morning was dubbed by the NYPD as Operation Black Stone.

Many of the defendants were arraigned in Bronx Supreme Court on Wednesday afternoon before Justice Steven Barrett.

The press release from DA Robert Johnson’s office stated that the investigation began in September of 2013 as detectives with the NYPD Bronx Gang Squad, working with the Rackets Bureau of the Bronx County District Attorney’s Office, initiated an investigation into narcotics trafficking and violence perpetrated by members of The Black Stone Gorilla Gangstas (“BSGG”), as well as other “kaves,” all organized under the Untouchable Gorilla Stone Nation (“UGSN”), a principal branch of the Bloods Gang.

Starting in May of 2014, the investigation into the crimes of UGSN mem-

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bers included the use of court-approved wiretaps on an extensive number of cellular telephones belonging to a number of UGSN members. Evidence developed over the wiretapped telephones established a wide reaching criminal enterprise that engaged in a multitude of illegal criminal activities to generate income and exert control over particular areas within Bronx County, as well as other jurisdictions, the press release stated.

The reach of UGSN, as determined during the course of the investigation, extended far beyond the borders of the Bronx. Over the wiretapped telephones, defendants were intercepted allegedly directly contacting fellow UGSN members in other jurisdictions, coordinating ongoing illegal activities on behalf of the criminal enterprise.

It is also alleged by the Bronx DA’s Office that they regularly discussed criminal activities of fellow gang members that had occurred in other New York counties or in other states.

And, it is further alleged that some members of the UGSN regularly traveled to Maryland to commit crimes.

The crimes perpetrated by UGSN members, amongst others, included an extensive number of illegal narcotics sales, possession and/or sale of illegal firearms, as well as violent criminal offenses and conspiracies to commit violent felonies.

As detailed in the indictment, the crimes committed by the defendants were crimes committed on behalf of,

and in furtherance of UGSN, a structured criminal organization with a defined hierarchy of leaders that demands strict allegiance by all its members. In fact, the UGSN employed a rigid hierarchical structure, which included positions ranging from topranked members to street soldiers, the Bronx DA’s office alleges.

Bronx District Attorney Robert Johnson said: “With these arrests and indictments, we have been able to prevent further violence from occurring.

This is part of our ongoing drive to combat gun violence and drugs, to make the streets of the Bronx even safer for our deserving, hard-working citizens.”

“This operation is another example of the NYPD targeting a group of individuals responsible for a disproportionate amount of violence and narcotic trafficking,” said Police Commissioner William J. Bratton. “These alleged gang members who compromised the quality of life of Bronx residents were arrested and indicted thanks to the hard work of the Gang Squad Bronx, the prosecutors at the Bronx District Attorney’s Office and our law enforcement partners who continue to work together to protect our communities.”

“Today, we dismantled a criminal organization responsible for flooding Bronx streets with large amounts of cocaine,” said Raymond R. Parmer Jr., special agent in charge Homeland Security Investigations New York.

“New York City residents deserve com-

munities free of dangerous drugs and the violence that comes with them, and HSI will continue working with our law enforcement partners to bring these offenders to justice.”

Law enforcement agencies credited by the DA’s office for their involvement in this wide ranging investigation include: the NYPD’s Bronx Gang Squad; the NYPD’s DA Squad; the 43rd Precinct; PSA 8; investigators with the NYC Department of Correction; Investigators with the Office of Special Investigations of the New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision; the Drug Enforcement Agency and ICE’s HSI-led El Dorado Task Force; the New York State Police and the Westminster, MD Police Department.

According to the Riverbay Public Safety Department, the department’s Detective Unit was involved in the investigation during its latter stages, after an arrest made by the unit earlier this year that included the recovery of two loaded .45 caliber handguns. .

The case against the Operation Black Stone defendants is being prosecuted by Assistant District Attorneys Daniel Haines, Maureen Grosdidier and Thomas Boyle of the Bronx D.A.’s Rackets Bureau, with the help of Assistant D.A.s Vladimir Kocheulov and Ann Lee, under the supervision of Bureau Chief Stuart Levy, Counsel to the Investigations Division Mary Jo Blanchard, and Executive Assistant D.A. Thomas Leahy.

HPD to receive SCRIE, they do not have to reapply every time there’s a carrying charge increase, only if they have a change of address. In the event there is a carrying charge increase in the future, Riverbay will submit all required documents regarding the increase to HPD and their increase exemption will be processed automatically.

In June, HPD held three SCRIE workshops, one in each of the community centers, to assist shareholders who had not yet applied for the exemption.

As applications were completed, HPD on-site personnel accepted them for processing.

In addition to the HPD workshops, the JASA senior center has been helping eligible shareholders to fill out their applications. In addition to holding ongoing workshops through the Council of Senior Centers and Services of New York City, Inc. (CSCS), now known as LiveOn NY, JASA’s social workers have also been dispatched to render assistance

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to those interested in filling out applications for SCRIE, especially those who may be homebound. For an appointment, you may contact JASA at (718) 3202066. For a schedule of the next LiveOn NY SCRIE workshop, you may also contact the JASA office or check the weekly JASA page in the Co-op City Times.

Shareholders who have not yet applied for the SCRIE program, but think they may be eligible, should keep in mind that they only have 120 days from the effective date of the last carrying charge increase, June 1, 2015, to submit their application for the exemption to be retroactive to June 1.

If your application is received by HPD later than the 120 days windows, your exemption will begin on the first day of the month following the date that your application was received by HPD. HPD has confirmed that all applications are date stamped upon receipt.

Therefore, for new applicants living in Co-op City, since the most recent car-

rying charge increase went into effect on June 1, the deadline to submit their application to HPD is around September 28, 2015. If their application is received later than September 28, for example, if it is received on September 29, or October 15, 2015, the exemption will not be retroactive to June 1, but will begin on November 1, 2015.

To be eligible for the SCRIE program, applicants must satisfy all of the following requirements: • They must be 62 years and over; • Have an annual household income not in excess of $50,000; • Have a valid one or two-year lease for an apartment that is regulated by the Division of Homes and Community Renewal (HCR), for example, a rent controlled, rent stabilized or hotel stabilized apartment; and • They must pay more than one-third of their household’s monthly income for rent, or in the case of Co-op City shareholders, carrying charges.

As reported by the Co-op City Times in June, 2014 when the city announced the increase in the income guidelines for SCRIE and the Disability Rent Increase Exemption (DRIE) recipients, the higher income limits may disqualify many Co-op City seniors and those with disabilities because although the income limit was increased from $29,000 or less, to $50,000 or less, evidently to include a larger pool of potentially eligible applicants, the stipulation that applicants must pay more than 1/3 of their household monthly income on rent (or in Co-op City’s case, carrying charges) remained.

As a result, for a Co-op City shareholder with an annual household income of, say, $45,000 to be eligible for SCRIE or DRIE, their carrying charges would have to be $15,000 per year or $1,250 per month which, in Co-op City, would equate to carrying charges for a 6-6.5 room apartment in that particular scenario.

the bacteria Legionella. Other symptoms include headache, fatigue, loss of appetite, confusion and diarrhea.

Health officials caution that symptoms usually appear two to 10 days after significant exposure to Legionella bacteria. The disease is not contagious and those most at risk

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SCRIE

Legionnaire’s

include middle aged and senior citizens, especially cigarette smokers and people with chronic lung disease or weakened immune systems.

People who take medications that weaken their immune systems (immunosuppressive drugs) are also at risk.

Street light outages on Co-op City Blvd.

In response to complaints from Co-op City residents about street light outages on Co-op City Blvd. between Bellamy Loop and Peartree Avenue, Con Ed has determined that mains in the structures feeding the lamps are dead and need to be replaced. They have advised their underground electric team and the work will be addressed. Con Ed reports that because of the extreme heat the past few days, they are in Emergency Response Mode and could not attend to this matter until now.

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It’s happening in Co-op City

Welcoming Capt. Raia!

103 years young and still going strong…

Louise Signore, a 44-year resident of Co-op City, celebrated her 103rd birthday on Wednesday with friends and fellow dancers from the Bartow Senior Center who presented her a beautiful cake and gave her a standing ovation. She said: “I want to thank God for allowing me to live this long. Without Him, it would not be possible.” When asked to give advice to help her younger colleagues to live as long, she said, “Don’t be a couch potato.” Signore said that the secret to her long life is an active lifestyle, regular exercise, including dancing, and eating the right foods. After accepting the birthday wishes, Louise showed off some of her dance moves, still looking spry at 103.

Photos by Shayna Persaud

Members of the 45 Precinct Council met with the new Commanding Officer of the precinct, Capt. Danielle Raia, on Wednesday evening over dinner to discuss community issues and get acquainted. Along with the new captain, were the 45th Precinct’s Community Affairs Officers Ann Marie Morrison and John Souhrada, and Crime Prevention Officer Hannah Rahn. Members of the 45th Pct. Community Council included Co-op City residents Joe Boiko, Vice President; Yvonne SmithBurrus, Recording Secretary, and Sonia Feliciano, Secretary. Also in attendance were Bob Bieder, President of the 45th Pct. Council, Annie Boller, Treasurer, and John Doyle, Sgt.-at-Arms.

Auto arrest Officers Driska and Santos said: “We want to thank Captain Keappock, and Squad Lieutenant Warner for assembling us as a team and having the faith in us to allow us to continue with this assignment knowing that we had the ability and experience to bring this case to a successful conclusion.”

The suspect is a 24-year-old nonCo-op City resident who allegedly is responsible for a number of car break-ins in Co-op City during the late Spring and early Summer, most of which occurred in the vicinity of Baychester Avenue between Truman

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High School and Co-op City Blvd.

On May 22nd, the partnership of Officers Driska and Santos was also responsible for the arrest of another man caught breaking into cars early that morning. Despite that arrest, and others since then, the troubling crime pattern continued, but last Saturday’s arrest was the first in which the suspect can and has been tied to numerous crimes in the pattern and thus it is hoped that the rash of auto break-ins will now cease for the most part, at least for the foreseeable future.

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

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Letters to the Editor To the Editor: During my many years as a Director, I have found that in order for the Board to function properly, there is a need to forget personal agendas and think about what is best for the cooperators.

The barrage of responding viewpoints regarding Director Gordon’s viewpoint in the Co-op City Times two weeks ago was, in my mind, completely unnecessary; seems like he must have hit a nerve of a Director who was paid over $900 to attend Ad Hoc Committee Meetings that, in the end, produced nothing.

Directors have a fiduciary responsibility to the corporation and to cooperators.

Our corporation is in a financial crisis due to the FLSA lawsuit. As a result, no To the Editor: I am a cooperator who has lived here in Co-op City for over 40 years. I read your paper from cover to cover every week.

I could hardly contain my joy and surprise when I saw on the Saturday, July 25, 2015 cover page: “Riverbay Board approves urgent care facility for Co-op City.”

This is a request I made at the Candidates’ Forum meeting in the Einstein Center. I asked the candidates to consider what it would take to have an To the Editor: FIOS is fiber optic high speed internet services. Cable TV is an add-on.

We were told that in early 2014, Verizon submitted a proposal to wire Co-op City for high speed internet service (i.e., FIOS) prior to the Cablevision bulk sale proposal.

What shareholders need, is the answer to the following questions: 1. Did Verizon submit a proposal to wire Co- op City (Y/N)?

2. Would the Verizon proposal violate Cablevision’s marketing agreement (Y/N)?

Conflict of interest

salary increases were given to employees and cooperators were straddled with a 4.5% increase in our carrying charge and a 10% increase in garage fees.

In my opinion, there is more than one to blame for this lawsuit. These increases were not easy for some who struggle financially from month-tomonth. It is only fair that our Directors, the governing body of our community, should share this burden, tighten their belts and not spend money foolishly.

From reading the viewpoints last week responding to Director Gordon’s the week before, I was appalled to find out that the law firm of Smith, Buss & Jacobs paid the $300 each for 8 Board Directors and our Interim General Manager to attend the democratic dinner.

Overjoyed!

urgent care facility established here in Co-op City.

There are over 60,000 men, women and children who could benefit from having an urgent care center here, as well as a large percentage of senior citizens here.

How often have you been sick and tried to see your primary care doctor only to be told the doctor is not in today and the next available appointment is 2 weeks away? It seems like you are only supposed to get sick during your doctor’s regular office hours.

At the time, I had recently had that

FiOS for Co-op City

If the answer to question 1 is “YES” and question 2 is “NO,” then Riverbay should approve the Verizon proposal.

We have been told that it would cost Verizon $20M to wire Co-op City for FIOS tv. I do not believe Verizon ever provided a cost to anyone. However, wiring Co-op City for high speed internet services would be 85% to 95% of the cost to provide FIOS tv, since the tv product rides on the high speed internet lines.

There is a second reason to approve the Verizon proposal, that is, it would remove any legal barriers that Verizon could hide behind.

This is a conflict of interest per Board Resolution 83-34 which was passed on December 14, 1983, and which still stands today to avoid the improprieties of the past. Covered in the resolution are 8 paragraphs under the title: “Statement of policy of Riverbay Corporation concerning standard of conduct.” It clearly states, in part, that all members of the Board should avoid any acts or relationships which present any conflict of interest, a potential conflict of interest or an appearance of impropriety. The firm of Smith, Buss & Jacobs is the General Counsel for the Riverbay Board of Directors who vote for their contract with Riverbay Corporation. You go figure!

—Othelia Jones experience and was forced to look up the address on the internet to an urgent care facility which was located in White Plains Road and Tremont Avenue and cost me $13 to take a cab there.

I let the candidates know that I felt very strongly about this issue and would be willing to join any of them in volunteering my time to help bring this to fruition.

I would be overjoyed to be invited to attend the opening day ceremony of this very important event.

—Helen Blakes I believe the problem Verizon is really having is its desire not to go against a marketing agreement because it does not want other cable providers to go against its marketing agreements.

What we need the mayor and our elected representatives to do is to get the Franchise Board to issue a letter to all cable providers in NYC stating that if they do not cancel any marketing agreements with landlords in NYC by EOY 2015, they will begin a serious review of that cable provider’s NYC cable franchise.

—Bruce Gitelson

Opinions of peers should be valued

To the Editor: As a cooperator for over 20 years, I’ve seen, heard and read it all concerning the pros and cons of those who have come and gone as Board members.

It’s so similar to our national politics of Democrats and Republicans, etc. who often have personal agendas and can’t or won’t compromise.

An opinion of our peers is entitled.

There’s no way that everyone in a

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.

group situation thinks alike. A lot of our country’s historic bills were decided by crossovers (individual thinkers).

I hope that not following the state and bank conditions given to us and advised by lawyers whom we pay, we won’t be sorry for what we asked for by being or becoming state controlled.

Folks, we are not a real co-op. If we don’t own it, we can’t sell it. We can’t sublet it, legitimately. Either way, there

are rules and regulations to follow. It is my humble opinion that we need a company to run Co-op City.

By the way, the community was never informed about the complete Marion Scott, Inc. and associates investigation, only about the employee labor case. Has the investigation been completed and what were the findings?

—Dolores Simons

Important Notice to Shareholders of Building 24 Building 24

Current Lease Expiration Date

New 3 yr.

Expiration Date

120 Benchley Place

Aug. 31, 2015

Aug. 31, 2018

Co-op City Times

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(718) 320-3300, ext. 3375 cctimes@riverbaycorp.com

Rozaan Boone Editor-in-Chief

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Associate Editor

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

Writers will be limited to one letter per topic.

Anonymous or unsigned letters will not be accepted for publication.

Letters cannot exceed 350 words.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Public Safety Report

CCPD offers Burglary prevention tips for residents

Burglary is a crime that tends to occur in patterns from time to time. There are currently no specific patterns, but it is still a good idea to be alert. Advanced surveillance systems and improved technology have greatly reduced the occurrence of burglaries within Co-op City. It is still a good idea to be aware of steps that can be taken to further decrease your odds of being a burglary victim. The Co-op City Department of Public Safety offers these tips to decrease your chance of being burglarized.

Never welcome burglars by telephone. Burglars have been known to try to find out if anyone is home by phoning. If you get a pattern of several suspicious wrong numbers or hang up calls, notify 9-1-1 or the Co-op City Department of Public Safety at 1 (718) 671-3050. Warn family members, children included, not to give out information by telephone. It is particularly important not to tell callers who is out or how long they are expected to be out. Also, do not put this information on your answering machine. A standard greeting, “There is no one available to come to the phone right now, please leave a message,” does not divulge extended absences to potential burglars.

It is always nice to post vacation pictures on Facebook, Instagram and other social media sites. Just remember, not everyone that can view your information is truly your friend. Use caution when posting pictures. You can always wait until you get home to upload photos. Also, make sure your privacy settings exclude anyone other than your friends from viewing your photographs. This holds true for the social media sites of everyone in your household. This is good practice for a variety of safety reasons.

Never open your door to anyone you do not know.

Ask repair persons or delivery persons to show identification. All Riverbay employees and utility providers, such as Cablevision, are required to carry identification while on duty. There are several different contractors working within Co-op City. Riverbay attempts to notify cooperators in advance when contractors will be working in a particular building. Never open your door until you are sure the person on the other side is legitimate. Even if you are expecting someone, ask who it is before opening your door. Solicitors of any type are not permitted within the buildings of Co-op City. If you have any doubt, call 9-1-1 or the Department of Public Safety at 1 (718) 671-3050.

Always make your home look and sound occupied.

Consider purchasing a timer with a random setting to turn on a radio and lights at different times every day while on vacation. Lights that are left on for long periods of time can also signal that no one is home. Never advertise your vacation plans. Inform a trusted neighbor who can collect newspapers, mail or other deliveries. The postal service will suspend mail service for vacation periods. Notify the Public Safety Department if you are a member of the “Are you Okay?” program.

Install good pick-proof locks and use them every time you leave the house or go to sleep. Riverbay Corporation provides only bottom lock access. A good quality top lock with a safety plate is highly recommended. Always change your locks if you lose your keys. Never leave keys under the mat, on top of the door frame or in any other “hiding” spot. Always keep

BY LIEUTENANT PAM APOLLO

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OPPORTUNITIES AT CO-OP CITY

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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

Contract 3003 Distribution of the Co-op City Times: To perform delivery of the Co-op City Times.

Bids Due: August 7, 2015 at 2:00 p.m.

Bonding: Bonding is not required Insurance: Insurance is required

Contract 3007, Overhaul of Main Transformer (7X26): Disconnect 7X26 Transformer for rewinding and repairing.

Bids Due: August 27, 2015 at 2:00 p.m.

Bonding: Bonding is required Insurance: Insurance is required

Bid P820, Purchase of Exterminating Supplies Bids Due: August 11, 2015 at 2 p.m.

If you are interested in bidding on the supplies, email bpenn@riverbaycorp.com to receive a bid package

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Open to: Open to 153 Union Members from July 17, 2015 to July 24, 2015 Open to All Internal applicants from July 27, 2015 to August 4, 2015 • Job Reference #: 15-43

Data Entry Clerk Restoration Department Selected candidate will be assigned in Riverbay’s Restoration Department. Candidate will be responsible for heavy call volume, customer/cooperator contact and accurate data entry. Individual will process plaster, paint, flooring and tiling appointments, requests and inspections by initiating work-orders in computerized system, forwarding to appropriate departments for service. Applicant may work via telephone, two-way radio, and email in addition to communicating in person with various other field supervisors, departments, vendors and managers alike. Candidate must be detail oriented coupled with excellent customer service skills.

Job Description: Ideal candidate will: • Operate office machines, such as photocopiers and scanners, facsimile machines, voice mail systems, and personal computers.

• Answer telephones, direct calls, and take messages.

• Maintain and update filing, inventory, mailing, and database systems, either manually or using a computer.

• Communicate with shareholders, employees, and other individuals to answer questions, disseminate or explain information, take orders, and address complaints.

• Compile, copy, sort, and file records of office activities, business transactions, and other activities.

• Compute, record, and proofread data and other information, such as records or reports.

• Type, format, proofread, and edit correspondence and other documents, from notes or dictating machines, using computers.

• Complete work schedules, manage calendars, and arrange appointments.

• Review files, records, and other documents to obtain information to respond to requests.

• Conduct inventory and order materials, supplies, and services.

• Train other staff members to perform work activities, such as using computer applications.

• Count or organize materials.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements: HS Diploma or equivalent is required/college degree is a plus; Successful candidate will have 6 months to a year of clerk experience; Candidate should have a working knowledge in Microsoft Office that includes MS Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint & Adobe products; Candidate should be able to type 30 to 40 wpm; Applicant must have ability to sit or walk for long periods of time, twist, kneel, push, stoop as well as lift and carry up to 20 pounds; Must be available for emergency work; Must be able to read and write in English; BiLingual is a plus; Knowledge of Yardi and Foxpro is a plus.

Testing Requirements: Drug Screening Test, Background check Days and Hours: Monday – Friday; Hours will vary between 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

How to Apply: Applications are given out at the below address from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. All applicants are

advised to submit a resume along with the application.

Open to: Open to 153 Union Members from July 24, 2015 to July 30, 2015.

Open to All Internal applicants from July 31, 2015 to August 10, 2015 • Job Reference #: 15-45

Accounts Receivable Bookkeeper Finance Department Selected candidate will be responsible for applying cooperators’ monthly payments into Yardi System.

Candidate will be responsible for responding to cooperators regarding their accounts in person and writing.

Selected person will be responsible for sending written notifications to cooperators regarding their payments/ accounts (i.e. insufficient funds, incomplete payments).

Applicant will be responsible for ensuring compliance with court stipulations and 3-day demand notices, reviewing respective cooperator accounts, prior to commencing legal action and payment processing.

Candidate will need to respond to inquiries from outside agencies (i.e. HRA) as it pertains to cooperator accounts. He/she will be responsible for answering departmental calls, taking of messages and responding to emails as necessary. Selected candidate must be detail oriented coupled with excellent customer service skills.

Job Description: Ideal candidate will: • Operate office machines, such as photocopiers and scanners, facsimile machines, voice mail systems, and personal computers.

• Maintaining residential receivable accounts by posting payments, generating daily deposit tickets in Yardi system for direct payments.

• Maintain and update status of Cooperators who are in arrears to determine when to begin legal action or to ensure adherence to court stipulated payment schedule.

• Review information presented on 3 Day Demand Notice to ensure that the information therein is valid.

• Respond to cooperator inquiries as it relates to the status of their accounts (i.e. balances, late fees, community complaints, parking fees, surcharges, deposits of daily bank receipts).

• Respond to outside agency requests pertaining to shareholder accounts.

• General administrative support.

• Other projects as assigned.

Job Requirements: HS Diploma or equivalent is required/college degree is a plus; 3 – 5 years previous accounting/bookkeeping experience; Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, with strong Excel skills; Knowledge of Yardi system is a plus; Must be able to multitask in a fast paced environment; Strong interpersonal and communication skills; Knowledge of basic accounting principles; Must be available for emergency work; Must be able to read and write in English; BiLingual is a plus.

Testing Requirements: Arithmetic Test, Problem Solving Test, Accounting Vocabulary Test, Bookkeeping Principles Test, Drug Screening Test, Background check.

Days and Hours: Monday – Friday; hours will vary between 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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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*

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mation. Please contact the Auditor, please!

Director’s Viewpoint Board office or send me an The Riverbay Board of Directors will email to the email address at be interviewing candidates for the Director the end of this viewpoint if of Internal Auditor in the upcoming week First Vice President you are interested in joining and I am hoping we find that right profesthe IT Committee. sional to bring accountability and transA Dream No longer Deferred parency to the corporation. We have gone without an Internal Auditor for over five There are many goals I have during my tenure years and it is well overdue. When our as a Board Director. The first has been to reestabTreasurer, Bernie Cylich, and President, lish a sense of community and engagement with Co-op City cooperators. As an original resident, I Cleve Taylor, figured out that our painting remember when Co-op City had a lot of influence contractor was not billing us appropriately, and accomplished a great deal. It was a time when we were lucky. That is the kind of activity we fought for what we wanted and were usually an auditor catches and usually sooner successful. Our elected officials listened and acted. City rather than later. However, in the case of the painting agencies responded to our needs. It was not an ideal contractor, it was best that we caught the irregularities, period! Our new painting department is saving us time, but we had the attention of the people who could approximately $800,000 a year. An auditor can save make a difference. I am excited that we are headed back the corporation money, by either eliminating fraud or in that direction. I listen to my fellow cooperators who are getting involved and more engaged. I hear them minimizing waste and inefficiency in so many other now, they realize that changes can be made and we do areas. When Board members referred to surgically cutnot have to be apathetic and believe nothing is going to ting our expenses, a good auditor is one of the ways a make a difference. It starts with believing, as Donnie corporation can lower cost and increase efficiency.

IT Committee Hathaway sings, “a change is gonna come.” It continues There are exciting new proposals for the IT as we join committees, read our paper, the Co-op City Committee to consider over the course of the next year. I Times, and come out to meetings to express our conhope to hear from cooperators interested in bringing their cerns and interest. We may not get everything we want or believe we should have, but we will only get close to talents to the table. If you are versed in social media, our goals and desires when we take an interest in our communications or the internet technology, we would community. I am happy to see the change. like to have your input as we move Riverbay well into the The City Owes Us 21st century. We need to catch up with the rest of the business and housing world. However, now is an opporOne of my other major goals while on the Board is to tunity to set ourselves apart and find new and innovative get the City of New York to compensate Co-op City for ways to communicate with each other and the outside all the municipal services we pay to provide to our community, such as sanitation and public safety. We save the world. There are so many benefits to improving our techcity tens of millions of dollars each year, far more I am nological status, from saving cost in paper, postage and sure, than any other New York City community does. work force to getting more bang for the buck in what we Yet, we get no break on the asbestos abatement that cost do spend by reaching a larger audience with better infor-

Linda Berk

Section 5 Association

MARK YOUR CALENDAR - The Section Five 2nd annual Fun Day will be August 22, and the rain date will be August 29th from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.

We are planning an even bigger event this year. The Section 5 Association consists of the Presidents and representatives from Buildings 26 thru 35 and the Earhart Lane Townhouses. This event is when we celebrate our children, youth, families and getting to meet our neighbors.

VOLUNTEERS - We need you one and all to help serve the franks, popcorn, etc., and to monitor the games. The association is asking that all names and phone numbers be submitted to your association RIGHT AWAY. There will be free popcorn, cotton candy, icees, franks and other goodies until all finished, and also face paintings and clowns, just to name a few of the many activities. Youth under 18 years old must have a parent sign a waiver form to participate in games. This is our 2nd annual Fun Day, and we anticipate an even better event this year, and, of course, with your help.

COMING ON BOARD - again this year will be the

Riverbay Fund

suggested that we put a fundraising plan in place.

Additionally, we are seeking another professional “Grant Writer.”

Thank you, Co-op City residents, for submitting your resumes to assist the Riverbay Fund with enriching activities for the youth center: • Drammeh Center • Robin Joyce Miller Art • Wallace Bass Boyd – Yarn Craft Council of America-Certified Knitting Instructor.

• Maria Rocker-Jones – Specialties: Speaking, coaching, Parent Workshops, Community Building.

• Joe N. Davis – “Building Bridges between Boys of Color and Service Providers.”

• Gail M. Walton – Attorney – Certified Teacher & fluent in Spanish (Bilingual Presentations)

Velocity Track Team, the Section 5 Teen Center, the Marvelous Minors, the Bartow Gents Dancers, Co-op Baptist Church Praise Dancers, New Vision Baptist youth, the Parks Dept., the Fire Dept, the Baychester Library, and DJ Smooth will provide the music. OPEN MIKE for all who wish to share their talents. We are looking forward to a mini farm presentation by Kenny of the barber shop here in Einstein Loop.

SOME GOOD NEWS - The shredder truck will be here at Erskine Place in the CIRCLE, from 11 to 3 p.m.

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 problem areas; to assist maximum participation in each individual association; to enlighten and educate all shareholders in Section 5.

If there are any questions or creative ideas, please contact the President of the Section Five Association, Mr. Robert Hedgpeth, at (718) 320-2656; the chairperson of the Section Five Fun Day is Ms. Linda Werner.

—H. Overman • Theresa A. Young – Social Worker – In-Service Training on domestic violence & Cultural Diversity.

This is just a sampling of a variety of programs we will offer to the community in the months and years to come. We have cooperators who are professionals with excellent training and superior skills sets.

New Initiative: Who would like to start a “Co-op City Book Club?” We have authors in Co-op City and if this is something you would like to start, please give me a call. Maybe we can do book parties as a fundraiser?

Please email me at: evelyntinez @aol.com or call: Evelyn M. Turner, 718-320-8088 or 917-324-1033.

Write me at: 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475.

—Evelyn M. Turner, President, Riverbay Fund

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us approximately $5 million a year. When this community was developed, the educational park was part of the schematic solution for community programs. We used the schools for a variety of programs and evening classes.

We used the swimming pool at nights. We had access and involvement in programming. Right here in our community, we now have a state of the art culinary program, a planetarium and an Olympic size pool. How can we get back to where we were? Director Rod Saunders, former President of Community School Board District 11, will lead an Ad-hoc committee to re-establish our relationship with public officials and educational leaders so that this community can have the access and use of the wealth of facilities located on our campus.

I also believe the City of New York should establish our water front property as a community park. This was part of the original plan for Co-op City. The Rivers Run Community Garden is a perfect example of how we can collaborate to make use of this incredible property we have. The gardens have had help from the New York Botanical Gardens giving residents an opportunity to turn a quasi-dumping ground into a beautiful natural environment. The remaining space is perfect for a park area to provide walking paths, sitting area, children’s play stations and maybe even a skateboard park for our young adults. There are numerous possibilities and my goal is to push this agenda through.

Again, I encourage all cooperators to find a way in which they can offer their talents, interests, dreams, energy or whatever else you can bring to the table. Let us get excited about the possibilities and make things happen!

Continue to have a safe and wonderful summer.

Remember to stay hydrated in this heat. Check on your neighbors and pay forward when you can. I remain interested in your thoughts and concerns. Please contact me at Riverbay Board of Directors, 2049 Bartow Ave., Bronx, NY 10475 or Lberk@riverbayboard.com.

Movie Review - SOUTHPAW

BY TOLIY BUDNITSKIY SOUTHPAW was an emotional rollercoaster, haven’t been this emotional at a film since maybe WARRIOR, a phenomenal film in its own right. What a spectacular film!

SOUTHPAW didn't break any boundaries in terms of story or plot, but who cares? Sometimes, originality isn’t the main thing in focus when watching a film. It is how Kurt Sutter (writer of Sons of Anarchy, one of the best TV series of our time) writes his dialogue and story that makes a difference.

He is an extraordinary person and his script was incredible.

He loves his characters and you can see that through the words. At times, the film is extremely sorrowful, but then Sutter knows how to make it uplifting.

Antoine Fuqua really outdid himself as well, by far his strongest work. His directions in the boxing matches were incredible and were made with intense realism. SOUTHPAW felt like you are watching a real boxing match.

Now to the acting. By now, Jake Gyllenhaal is one of the most extraordinary talents working in Hollywood (I highly recommend Prisoners and Nightcrawler). Film after film with just mesmerizing work. He was jaw-droppingly good in SOUTHPAW. Unbelievable! He committed so much in this film. I felt so much agony in his role, truly masterful work. Rachel McAdams had great chemistry with Gyllenhaal as his wife. She is a really great actress. Forest Whitaker also was phenomenal and SOUTHPAW is his best work in a long while. A great story from SOUTHPAW also was little Oona Laurence. Wow, I can't believe this talent.

What a beautiful little girl. She was phenomenal and definitely an eye opener. I love it when a little find by Hollywood like Oona turns out to be such an important part of why the film work so well. Oona, being an amazing actress, elevated the sadness for sure. It felt so real.

SOUTHPAW is one of my favorite films of the year, it exceeded all anticipation I've had for the film. See it! I highly recommend this film to anyone who loves an uplifting story about sport and family. And, oh, bring Kleenex.

Southpaw, 2015, Rated R, Running Time – 123 Min. Director – Antoine Fuqua Writer – Kurt Sutter Jake Gyllenhaal – Billy Hope Rachel McAdams – Maureen Hope Oona Lawrence – Leila Hope Forest Whitaker – Tick Wills

Co-op City Times / August 1, 2015

Vision With Purpose – Our Youth/Community Evelyn Turner

When the Riverbay Board allocated view of the Cultural Arts $50,000 to the Riverbay Fund to create a Director’s Viewpoint Center below and to your right “Road Map” for a youth and community are entrances to the STEM enrichment center, an environment for Program and Fashion Arts Second Vice President Center. The Fashion Arts enrichment where learning and various Center is equipped with a large applications of knowledge are always on disgarage door that we imagine being opened up for play, the following happened with your fashion shows on the mezzanine and stair. We envifunds: sion the mezzanine and the Cultural Arts Center to • SSK Architecture was selected to design also be used for displays from the STEM program, the space at the former Bingo Hall. The team Product Development Center and Creative Arts consisted of James J. Moorhead Jr., Registered Architect, who holds a Master of Technology Center. Turning 180 degrees at the top Science in Advanced Architectural Design of the stairs leads you back to the Product Development Center on the right and the Creative from Columbia University and a Bachelor of Arts Technology Center at the end of the mezzanine.

Architecture from Cornell University.

Finally, following the “Green Wall” up to the roof Assisting him was team member, Keena leads you to the Green Roof/Urban Organic Garden and Suh, Registered Architecture. She holds a Master Degree Wind Turbines. in Architecture from Columbia University and a Bachelor Ultimately, by having objects, technology and the varof Arts from the University of Illinois (Urbanaious program components all on display, we hope that the Champagne). She is LEED accredited and also teaches Interior Design at Pratt Institute and is currently an student or teacher that came for one activity might see Adjunct Associate Professor. others that interest them and subsequently enroll in multiple courses.

Relevant Projects: On Track Sports Center (OTS), Floor 1 – Section A – The first floor will consist of 2 Tarrytown, N.Y.; Thai Rock Restaurant, Rockaway office spaces. Cultural Arts Center, Culinary Arts space Beach, NY; Urban Physiology, Fitness Center, Mashpee and 2 restroom facilities. The Cultural Arts Center will be Elementary School and Cape Cod Academy, MA. James used for dance, theater and youth baseball. The cultural Moorhead performed program studies, layout studies and arts space will require collapsible floor equipment (stage schematic design studies for these two schools.

Kenna Suh as Designer and Project Manager of Brook and half-basketball court). Lastly, the aforementioned Avenue Gardens, Bronx, NY, was responsible for the renculinary arts space will be located in the kitchen area with an adjacent office for culinary staff. The culinary space ovation of 2 warehouse buildings into a 79 low-income will require appropriate space for equipment, food storage housing project with a day care center. The project was and records. awarded the Lucy G. Moses Preservation Award.

Floor 2 – Section B – will house the Creative Arts With input from the community and a paid Interim Center. The creative art center will merge arts and gardenProgram Consultant, the following learning model was ing. The second floor will house the product development created: room which will offer sewing, knitting, crocheting and As you enter the center, the “Green Wall” with the words “See…Learn…Create” rises up adjacent to the fashion design courses. In addition, the center will house main staircase. the fashion art center which seeks to offer training in creTo your right, the Culinary Arts Center is visible ative graphic applications and programs. Moreover, the through a glass wall and straight ahead is a view to the roof will house a solar efficient organic garden.

Cultural Arts Center. As the Green Wall guides you to the Participants will grow their own organic fruits and vegetables for use with the culinary activities. Total second floor, you are deposited on the mezzanine with a

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Approximate Budget Cost - $4,528.427.

How much would you suggest we invest in this type of program for Co-op City’s youth verses the MILLIONS spent to build and upgrade jails/prisons?

The Program Model crafted by the paid Program Consultant, based on input from the community, is defined by the following core programs: Co-op City Youth Afterschool Tutorial Program Co-op City Youth Social Clubs The Co-op City Senior & Youth Enrichment Program – seniors will have the opportunity to work both independently and in partnership with youth receiving dance training and instruction, assisting with the preparation and presentation of healthy inspired meals and the creation and development of creative artistic pieces.

Cultural Arts Social Club - Arts improves academic performance. Arts spark creativity and innovation, arts have positive social impact.

Culinary Arts Social Club - Students will be afforded the opportunity to study the culinary arts and learn what it means to practice healthy cooking. Students will grow their own organic produce for sourcing the healthiest foods for preparation and consumption and reinforcement of the importance of maintaining a healthy lifestyle.

Science and Technology Social Clubs.

A Mental Health Resource Center – seeks to offer youth participants with one-to-one and group therapy sessions focusing on topics which are important and relevant to overall youth development and growth.

My fellow cooperators, the aforementioned are “documented.”

“The President of the fund has spent over $30,000 of our money and did not even have a basic business plan.”

“Fail to Plan – Plan to fail” – a fellow Board director wrote in his viewpoint, 7/25/15.

Please pray for those who appear to be “frozen in negativity.”

Please join with 10 others, a new initiative to enlist the support of true friends, with special talent because a friend of the Riverbay Fund has to want to invest in our young people NOW! To be continued: Contact me at: Evelyn M. Turner, 917-324-1033 or 718-320-8088 – eturner@riverbayboard.com

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

Come & Visit Us – We welcome you to God’s House – Your House – One Family in Christ. We are a congregation with spirit-filled worship, offering a variety of opportunities for spiritual growth, fellowship and service to God and our community. We are a multi-ethnic, multi-cultural and bilingual congregation and all are welcome. Services are at the church at 2350 Palmer Avenue, across the street from Building 30. Parking is available.

Sunday Services – The first Sunday of the month is a bilingual service with communion at 10 a.m. Each Sunday the English Service is at 9 a.m. and the Spanish Service is at 11:30 a.m. Children: Sunday School is at 10:30 a.m. Classes are for 3 yrs. – 12 yrs. The curriculum being used is The Super Book.

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. Thursday mornings at 10:30 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.

Come and bring your prayer needs so we can pray together. Remember that prayer brings many blessings, which God has promised to all his children that have a personal relationship with Him. Crescendo Christian Music School: Are you interested in learning how to play an instrument or to sing, come and join the music school. They teach piano, guitar, drums, violin, voice and other instruments.

Registration for the summer & fall seasons are beginning and cost is very reasonable. Registration for fall semester is free. Call Maestro Frank Colon (917) 7533644 to set up a time to come and register. Students range in age from 5years to seniors. Remember music is a wonderful way of getting children to learn.

Trip to Lancaster Pa.: On Friday, December 18, we are going to Sight & Sound Theater to see Miracle of

Christmas. Also included in the trip is shopping at Rockville Square Mall and dinner at Shady Maple.

Transportation is included. The cost is $140/person and $100 for children 12 and under. A $50 deposit is required when making reservations, the reservations must be made no later than August 30th; second payment by September 20th and final payment by October 25th. Call Barbara at 347-603-7473. If no answer, leave a message and someone will get back to you as soon as possible. Make your reservations soon because seats are filling up fast.

Flea Market: On Saturday, September 5, we will be having our second bi-annual flea market. Hope everyone will come out and support us. If you are interested in being a vendor, you can contact Pauline at 718-3201552 (between 8 a.m. & 9 a.m. or 5 p.m. & 9 p.m.) or the church at 718-320-3795 (if no answer, leave a message). Cost for being a vendor is $30/space and $5/table.

—Barbara Penn

National Council of Negro Women

Today, the National Council of Negro Women, Inc. (NCNW) is a council of 39 affiliated national African American women's organizations and over 240 sections - connecting nearly 4 million women worldwide Our mission is to lead, develop and advocate for women of African descent as they support their families and communities. We fulfill our mission through research, advocacy and national and community-based health, education and economic empowerment services and programs in the United States and Africa. Through section and affiliate volunteers in 34 states, NCNW addresses local needs while impacting communities nationwide.

Our national headquarters is based in Washington, DC, with an historic main office on Pennsylvania Avenue that is strategically located between the White House and the Capitol. We also have two field offices around the country. The national headquarters acts as a central source for program planning.

You may notice that NCNW is not made up of “chap-

ters” or “branches,” but of “sections.” That is because our founder, Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune, envisioned this organization being together like the “sections of an orange” that may function individually, but together, make a complete and powerful entity.

Our Co-op City Section, during the summer months of July and August, is busily preparing for our annual Community Health Fair which will be on Saturday, September 26, from 1 to 4 p.m. in Dreiser Auditorium, 177 Dreiser Loop. This health fair will have exhibitors from AARP, Council of Senior Centers & Services, Jackie Cauthen, RN, an exercise specialist, Poison Prevention Services and Domestic Violence Prevention Program and many, many more. For more information, call 718-379-3788.

Sections from the northeastern United States, including New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Pennsylvania and Massachusetts, will be attending the NCNW Northeast Regional Leadership Training Conference

that will take place October 30-November 1, at the Crystal Springs Resort in Vernon, NJ. We will be discussing such topics as Membership, Section Operations, Protocol, Programs and Finance. All members of NCNW Co-op City Section are invited to attend. Please contact President Dorcas Lay if you are interested in attending.

Travel with Co-op City Section to Italy in 2016! We will be sponsoring a perfect one-week vacation from September 11-18, 2016 in Florence, Rome and Venice. A delicious Italian dinner with wine at a famous restaurant awaits you on the first day in each city. Our trip will include seeing the Colosseum, the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel, Michelangelo’s David, gondola ride on the Venetian canals, St. Mark’s Square and Doges’ Palace and so much more. For more information, call: 718-320-2366 or 718-655-9034 or 718-538-8606.

Happy birthday to all our August birthday members!

—Joyce Howard

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Scare Tactics and Anti-Unionism Threaten Our Community Co-op City Times / August 1, 2015

Bernard Cylich

The sky is still falling, as the folklore qualified management of the character Chicken Little was fond of shout- Director’s Viewpoint Mortgaged Property by a resiing. A modern-day Chicken Little now dential rental property manwarns us that we are “rolling the dice on our ager.”

Treasurer mortgage,” and may “already have defaulted 2. From HUD Regulatory on our mortgage,” writes a member of the Agreement: “21. Management Board of Directors in a Viewpoint column Agreement. Borrower shall execute a management (7/25/15). All Board members, including the agreement or other document outlining procedures one quoted, have received copies of the for managing or operating the Mortgaged Property. mortgage agreement between Riverbay and Such agreement or document must be consistent Wells Fargo, the federal Department of with Program Obligations. Borrower and the manHousing and Urban Development, and the agement agent shall submit and maintain a current New York State Housing and Community management certification meeting standards consisRenewal when it was signed on November tent with program obligations.”

18, 2012. Nevertheless, this Director does 3. From Section 6 Management Agent Review: not cite any sections of the agreement to back up his “(a) Subject to Paragraph 6(b), all changes to manageassertions that Riverbay has violated some of its terms. ment agent will require approval by HUD in accordance As far as I know, he may not have even read the docuwith Project Owner’s/Management Agent’s Certification ment. form HUD-984-39-B, and DHCR. (b) Notwithstanding His “statement is not meant to scare you,” he assures the foregoing, DHCR reserves the right to terminate the readers. But week after week, he presents the same management agent and management agreement in accorunsubstantiated rhetoric to suggest that Riverbay has dance with the Regulations.” defaulted on our mortgage.

Note that none of these passages mandates a thirdBut the Board member is not the only one to use what party management company. In fact, both HCR and are basically scare tactics. When an HCR official wrote a HUD regulations allow Riverbay to self-manage, as we threatening letter to Board President Cleve Taylor in May, are doing now and had been doing for 30 years before claiming that the mortgage agreement required the hiring 1999, when Marion Scott, Inc. was hired. of a property managing company by June 30, not a single We have not, in my opinion, violated any part of the section of the agreement was quoted to support this assermortgage agreement, or any HCR nor HUD regulations. tion.

I repeat my challenge to my Chicken Little fellow Board Government By Laws, not by the whims of officials member: read the loan agreement, and quote sections of We are governed by laws, not by the whims of offiit or of any HCR or HUD regulations that we are in viocials. Riverbay made a binding mortgage agreement lations of. that was filed with the State of New York. In that agreeA lifelong union member and proud of it ment, there are three references to the issue of property I have been a member of Local 3 (New York City), managers: International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, for 54 1. From HUD Multi-Family Security Instrument, years. My wife has been a member of United Federation Section 18, Preservation, Management and Maintenance of Teachers for 37 years. It was our union wages and now of Managed Property: [Borrower] “(e) shall provide for our union pensions, along with Social Security, that have

made Co-op City affordable to union-member families.

Not only was Co-op City sponsored by organized labor; it was built with 100% union labor. Despite inflationary pressures that increased the price of materials, labor, and State Housing Finance bonds that financed our mortgage, and unforeseen delays that resulted in higher than anticipated initial carrying charges—despite these setbacks, rents in Co-op City were one-quarter of the cost of comparable private housing.

Today, our carrying charges remain well below market rents. For this outcome, we are grateful to the sponsoring labor leaders, especially Abraham Kazan of Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America. He was the driving force in the creation, in 1926, of our nation’s first cooperative apartments, Amalgamated Housing, in the West Bronx. Kazan’s vision culminated forty years later in his crowning achievement, Co-op City.

Anti-unionism could make Co-op City unaffordable Until MSI was hired, it was management’s policy to use only union contractors for any work beyond the ability of our union staff. And Co-op City was not alone in its pro-union efforts. When I worked as a construction electrician in Co-op City in 1969–1970, 85% to 90% of all capital construction in New York City was performed by union labor. Since the 1980s, though, the tide has turned.

Last year, according to my union business manager, only 36% of construction permits were issued by the City of New York to union contractors. The erosion of organized labor’s strength that began under President Reagan, he noted, led to greater economic inequality, stagnating wages, and long-term unemployment.

I vote against every non-union contract that comes before the Board. I believe that any one-time cost saving achieved by hiring underpaid, non-union labor contributes in the long run to the race to the bottom that may one day make Co-op City—sponsored and built by union labor—unaffordable for unionized workers, like me, by and for whom our community was built.

African-American Association of Co-op City

To celebrate a successful year, the African-American Association (“Association”) Executive Board members dined at the famous Londel’s Supper Club of Harlem, New York. Thanks to Sandra Mitchell, Kevin Lambright, Deborah C. Nelson, Ebony Raé Lambright and Francine Reva Jones for their outstanding service to the Association and the community. All look forward to several new Executive members this coming fall, as well as new and innovative programs to present to the community.

The Association sponsors the following ongoing programs and encourages your participation.

Yoga & Pilates Mat Classes – Tuesdays, 7:15 p.m., Dreiser Center, Rm. #2. Call Meena, 718-671-8364.

Music, Rhythm & Dance – Most Fridays, 7:30 p.m., Dreiser Center, Rm. 15; most Saturdays, 10:00 a.m., Dreiser Center, Room #2. Call Keith, 917-561-6211, or Iris, 917-838-7723.

Adult Study Group – The Institute for Youth meets on the 2nd & 4th Mondays, 7:00 p.m. The Book Study Group meets every 3rd Sunday, 1:00 p.m., Dreiser Center,

Room 15. The summer schedule is subject to change.

Please call 718-379-5555.

Belly Dance Classes – Classes will resume on Wednesday, September 9th at 7:00 p.m. in the Dreiser Community Center, Room #2. Join them! For a nominal fee, you will have fun and stay in shape. For more information, call Xonia, 646-301-9438.

Soul Latin Line Dance Classes – Dance to Soul, Latin, and Gospel music. This class will resume on Thursday, September 10th at 7:00 p.m. in Dreiser Center, Room #2. Call Cynthia, 917-903-7073.

Summer Day Camp – The African-Amirian Association (“Association”) has a full camp of happy children. Among the activities in which they participate are a visit to “Fun for Kids,” the Baychester Library, relay races, and the Slip & Slide water fun day on the Greenway. The upcoming activities include Rye Playland, Sports Days, Rivers Run Community Garden, movies, math and arts and crafts. The Institute for Youth presented a learning session on “map skills” and will return to present more interesting topics to the children.

For additional information, call 347-791-7104 or 347368-8629.

The members of the Institute for Youth also addressed the children at the S.T.E.A.M. Summer Day Camp at Faith@Work Christian Church and look forward to returning soon.

General Membership Meeting – The Association is on a summer recess. The next general membership meeting will be held on Thursday, September 10, at 4:00 p.m. in Room 15 of the Dreiser Community Center. If you are unable to attend the meeting, please read our weekly column for updates. Also, if you wish to join or update your membership, please send a check or money order (DO NOT MAIL CASH) of $15 for a single membership or $25 for families to: African-American Association of Co-op City, P.O. Box 702, Co-op City Station, Bronx, NY 10475. Donations are welcomed. Like us on Facebook: CoopcityAfrianamericanassoc.

Remember, don’t drink and drive! Don’t text and drive! Have a safe and enjoyable summer.

—Francine Jones

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Blood is Urgently Needed - Blood Bank coming August 13th

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Please Donate & Receive 2 Free Tickets to the Mets

There is a severe shortage of blood for the New York City area and the Hudson Valley Blood Services is appealing for blood donations. The Riverbay Community Blood Bank will be hosting a blood drive in two weeks on Thursday, August 13, Bartow Community Center, Room 31, 3-7 p.m. with the assistance of Riverbay Corporation.

To encourage donations, all who respond to this call will receive two (2) free tickets to a Mets game. Those who are rejected for one reason or another will also receive tickets. Tickets will be mailed to those who donate.

Anyone in good health between the ages of 17 and 75, a minimum of 110 lbs. and who has not donated within the last 56 days is an eligible blood donor.

Those above the age of 75 may donate providing they have a note from their doctor stating that they may donate.

Individuals 16 years of age may donate also providing they have a consent form completed by a parent or legal guardian. Consent forms will be available at the donation site, or online at www.nybloodcenter.org.

Also available will be the use of the Alyx System should you choose to use it. The Alyx System allows a donor to donate the same one (1) pint of blood; the difference is that as you donate, the Alyx System will separate your blood components into two, allowing two persons the opportunity to receive a complete blood transfusion from your one donation. The Alyx System only takes a

Hello neighbors, happy summer.

Enjoy and stay safe. Drink plenty of water. Walking with a wet paper towel is helpful. Also, use an umbrella when the sun is bearing down with temperature over 80 degrees.

We are fortunate to have wonderful groundkeepers and porters; the gardens in my area are so beautiful.

This month is August already. My goodness, where did the summer go?

EMERGENCY SITUATIONS Things happen beyond our control, water shuts down unexpectedly, keep plenty of gallons of bottled water, which you can purchase from your local supermarket.

Also, we need another C.E.R.T (Community Emergency Response Team) forum here at Einstein Center.

Did you get your GO BAG? SECTION 5 FUN DAY Volunteers are needed to serve and help monitor different games, etc., and the Section 5 Association is requesting all volunteers to contact your association to give your names and phone number ASAP. THE NEWSPAPER - If someone knows how we can encourage the cooperators to pick up the Co-op Times and City News papers and read it, please share. I can only think, perhaps the cooperators are so busy working to provide for their families and homes that reading a newspaper is the least of their worries.

GAME NIGHT…for the summer will be Friday, August 14th. Lite refreshments. Flyers will be posted.

JOIN US ON A BUS OUTING to

0900. Please be sure to eat prior to donating. Light refreshments will be available upon completion of your donation.

Remember, close to 2,000 men, women and children, including cancer, transplant and surgery patients, trauma victims, newborn babies and many more in our community need blood transfusions each day.

Please be a caring person and donate; the life you help to save may be that of a family member, friend or neighbor.

For additional information, please contact Joe Boiko at 718-320-3300, Ext. 3409.

“Live and Let Live is Good – Live and Help Live is Better.”

—Joe Boiko

the Tropicana Casino in Atlantic City, on Wednesday, September 23, departing 8:00 a.m. sharp at Einstein Loop Center, Section 5. Return drop off in each section. The price is $40, ($25 slots rebate).

Make checks payable to Building 27 Association and mail to Lillian Sumpter, 140 Erdman Pl., Apt 6D, Bronx, NY 10475. Also accepting cash or money order. If any questions, please contact Margie at (718) 379-4629 or (718) 6711905 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

REMINDER - During the summer, if you encounter any issues regarding

your apartment, etc., please call CSO (Cooperator Services Office) at 718320-3300.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY – to those in the month of August.

To those celebrating that special occasion, congratulations.

We wish all of our sick and shut-in a speedy recovery.

To those who lost a loved one, we extend our deepest sympathy and condolences. Please keep our Board members in prayer and pray for this nation.

—H. Overman

Building 27 Association

Donizetti Building Four Association

Ooooh…The summer is almost halfway gone!

Upcoming Activities During our summer break, the building association’s executive committee will present 2 high school graduates a college scholarship award. Presentation of the awards will be held today, August 1, at 11 a.m. in the building’s meeting room located in the rear of Building 4B. You are welcomed to join us in the presentation.

Also, today at 1 p.m., we will have our Annual Ice Cream Social. Come and have an ice cream cone with toppings on us!

Trip We will be going to The Ace In The Hole in Patterson, NJ on September 19, to see a tribute to Tina Turner, WHAT’S LOVE GOT TO DO WITH IT, starring Latrice Cherry. Also on stage will be comedian Melvin George II. We will have a family style menu, fresh garden salad, rolls, corn chowder, braised tips of beef, roast chicken, potatoes, vegetable medley, dessert, coffee/tea and unlimited soda, plus 2 complimentary drinks. There will be live music, dancing and lots of fun and…Oh don’t forget, the Boutique Corner.

If you would like to join us, we still have a few seats available. A deposit of no less than $25 is needed to hold your seat; ASAP. The final payment is due on or before Sept. 8th. The total cost of the

few minutes longer when donating, and the collection syringe is smaller than that used in the conventional method. The choice is yours, you will be asked at the time of registration which type donation you wish to make, the conventional method, or by using the Alyx System.

The blood center staff will be glad to answer any questions you may have.

All donors must be able to show picture ID and provide their Social Security number. Donating blood is relatively quick and easy. Most persons who are in reasonably good health is eligible to donate; even those on medications may donate with few exceptions. Should you have any questions regarding medical eligibility, you may contact the Hudson Valley, NY Blood Center at 1-800-688-

trip is $80. The bus will leave at 9:30 a.m. sharp from 120 Donizetti Place, so please be on time. For more information, you may contact Yvonne, (718) 671-6922 or Mary, (718) 671-0425 or Diane, (347) 275-7565.

Nominations Election time for officers for our building association is approaching. You will be able to make nomination for officers at our next meeting on September 10. Start now to think about nominating yourself or someone else you would like to see as a candidate for a position on the board. The election will be held at our October monthly meeting. It is important to come because your presence and vote at this meeting will determine the outcome.

Congratulations to all those celebrating a birthday or special event/occasion in July and August. Get well wishes are extended to the sick and shut-in; additionally please take the time during the summer weather to check on the elderly.

Remember, this is our home, “IF YOU SEE SOMETHING, SAY SOMETHING.” We extend our sincerest condolences to our faithful member, Ms. Mary McCoy and family on the loss of her mother, Mrs. Elizabeth Howell, who passed at the young age of 102 years.

—Yvonne Burrus (DW)

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

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

Most Union and Insurance Plans Accepted.

HIP CMO (Montefiore) Health Plan Accepted.

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

Se Habla Español MEDICARE ACCEPTED • HOUSE CALLS BY APPOINTMENT

Diabetic Patients with Medicare may be eligible for shoes.

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Join a Riverbay Board Committee Co-op City Times / August 1, 2015

Dear cooperators, Director’s Board Committees The Board Committees are open to the community for shareholders to be involved and participate with us. If you have expertise in any of the areas listed below, we welcome your contribution: • Audit Committee • Buildings & Grounds • Comfort Dog Committee • Commercial Leasing Committee • Community Relations Committee • Construction Committee/Power Plant/ Restorations • Contract Compliance Committee • Cooperator Appeals Committee • Disabilities and Accommodations Committee • Garage Committee • History Committee • Inventory & Purchasing Committee • Information Technology Committee • Legislative Committee • Sales Committee • Security Committee • Youth Committee

Community Relations Committee The Board President has Secretary appointed me Chairperson of the Community Relations Committee again and I look forward to working with many of last year’s members and hope to welcome new members. Ms. Linda Berk, who was so helpful last year, will be the co-Chair again. All that is needed is a desire to improve your community.

I will also serve as co-Chair of the Commercial Leasing Committee and Ms. Helen Atkins will be the Chairperson. One of the goals that I hope to achieve in the Commercial Leasing Committee is the renovation of the Dreiser Community Center Auditorium. It is in a serious state of disrepair and a transformation is desperately needed. The Commercial Leasing Department Director, Ms. Kim Umstead, has been working on this project and much of the work had already been done. I would like to see that it is completed.

Kindly contact me should you desire to work on either of these committees: 718-671-5957.

Rivers Run Community Gardens It is really a pleasure to have this community garden. It is not only a flower and vegetable garden, but many activ-

ities are presented at its location on Co-op City Blvd. Last week, there was rock painting. This week, my grandson visited me and helped to water my bed of veggies, including lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, spinach, and carrots.

Many summer day camps continue to visit and tour. My daughter’s summer school class will visit soon. You should be sure to visit/tour before the summer ends.

Volleyball The African-American Association has initiated a volleyball activity for girls and young ladies. In the next week or so, look for information inviting them out to play. If you already play or coach, please contact me at 718-671-5957. Assistance is needed at this time.

You and Your Health Remember to keep yourself well hydrated during the hot, summer days, use sunscreen to protect your skin and be careful not to overexert yourself in the heat and humidity.

Contact Should you have an issue that cannot be resolved through your CSO or your building association, please contact me and perhaps I can assist. I can be reached at: Francine Jones, Board of Directors, Riverbay Corporation, 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475 or call 718-671-5957.

groomed around Broun Place, thank you. 2 - Our garden hoses, in front of 30 Broun Place have been tightened, thank you for that too. 3 – We learned, a garden hose keeper is “our” responsibility. The work of our Grounds Department crew is extremely appreciated and respected.

We understand Carlos, our summer grounds person, will be leaving. It is too bad. He has done a wonderful job.

With regard to littering, please follow the rules. There are huge, conveniently placed garbage cans throughout Co-op City. There are at least three receptacles in the basketball court next to Garage 6, but the bottles, papers and bags line the border of the court. We ask that you be vigilant, call Public Safety, 718-671-3050, and CSO or even drop your president a note if you witness community abuse.

Reverend Grace Emanuel, Recording Secretary, brought information for young people to our attention about computer education. Call Rev. Que English and the Bronx Clergy Roundtable at: 718-231-1033. Get the information over the summer and decide in time for September.

As summer 2015 is fully underway, remember to carry that water bottle, keep hydrated and keep cool!

Thanks again to the Broun Place Executive Board and Lana and Jesse for all their continued help. Please share your tidings and Broun Place issues with Eva or a member of our board.

—Eva Lazaar

"Iron rusts from disuse; water loses its purity from stagnation... even so does inaction sap the vigor of the mind.” —Leonardo da Vinci Just a reminder for new residents or residents that may have forgotten. The bulk of the money fundraised and collected by this association goes to men and women who help maintain this building, the porters, lobby attendant, and USPS mail carrier. The rest of money goes to chipping in with Section 5 Fun Day, replacement of lobby decorations, and it goes to helping with building parties that we host. In the past, this building used to award a scholarship, but we need more residents to participate and pay association dues in order to get those extra things off the ground.

Section 5 Fun Day is fast approaching and we need volunteers ... if you are interested in helping, please contact us.

Wicked Wednesdays is roaring... last week's show was awesome ... so come on out to the greenway and enjoy the music and show your support.

Thoughts and prayers for any other of our sick and shut-in neighbors. Get well soon.

We have a Facebook page: Building 33 Association.

We also have a website: www.building33.org and you can email us at: bldg33Assoc@gmail.com. You can also call or text our Building 33 Hotline number, 347746-0608.

—Tobias Garcia

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From Broun Place Townhouse Association, we welcome Ms. Charlene Humber LMSW, as Supervisor of the JASA East Bronx Case Management Division to Room 34 in Einstein Community Center. Ms. Humber is wellknown to the president of Broun Place Townhouse Association from her time working at “PEP for Seniors,” a wonderful program for seniors in the Bronx Parkchester development. We welcome Ms. Humber, there is no doubt JASA will continue to thrive with you as part of their organization.

Next, congratulations Ms. Ann Ventrella and her family, formerly the managers of the original “Pink Bouquet” on the birth of a great grandchild to the Joseph Ventrella family.

Finally, we are still getting the phone call: “This is a call from Medical PSI medical offices calling for ‘Dora Smith’ to confirm your appointments.” You think, whoops, wrong number, I will be a “good Samaritan” and call them back to correct them. DON’T! This is a scam to get your call back. Don’t return the call. Join the “Do Not Call” program that blocks some calls, unfortunately, not this one. Do not advertise you are not home! Let a trusted neighbor know your schedule. Ask them to please discard your flyers and newspapers.

This week, Broun Place Townhouse Association is following up on the following items: 1 - very prominently, the grooming of our trees along the sidewalk from Garage 6 and around Bellamy Loop. The trees have been

Building 33 Association

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Coalition of African American Churches & Community Organizations

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The coalition’s general membership meetings will be in recess July and August. Have a great summer. Meetings will resume on Tuesday, September 1, at 12 p.m., 177 Dreiser Community Center, Room 15.

We will be hosting our 20th annual Friends and Family Day event on Sunday, October 18th, 3 p.m., 177 Dreiser Community Center, Auditorium B. There will be games with prizes for the children. There will be vendors which we hope that you will consider purchasing items from, and last, but not least, refreshments will be served. So

come out and support the many organizations that make up the coalition.

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 dedicating 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 the following: AfricanAmerican 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 AfricanAmerican Churches and Community Development 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 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

If you would like to help with the construction of the children’s garden, today would be perfect. Please join the young adults of the awesome Osborne Associates build beds.

Rivers Run has been filled with the wonderful harmony of little feet and laughter lately. Thank you, Faith @ Work Christian Camp and Learning Ladder Daycare, for visiting. The plants have been perkier in anticipation of the next time you come.

We invite you to experience and write about the amazing beauty of the garden at the end of the day. Please join us for

Rivers Run journal writing workshops entitled “Perfect Peace by the Waterfront” beginning Sunday August 9th at 5:30 p.m. This adult writing workshop is a part of The Fantastical Side of Being series of workshops that are made possible with public funds from the Bronx Council on the Arts through the Department of Cultural Affairs’ Greater New York Arts Development Fund Program. Hope to see you there.

Bronx Green Up work days for the month of August will be the 15th and the 21st. Please try to come out and participate for these learning experiences.

Ursula promised us a walking tour of the garden on the 15th and she will be answering questions about plants in the personal beds, as well as general inquiries. Try to come early as we will be starting at 10 a.m. sharp. All are welcome.

The garden is open on Tuesday (4 p.m. – dusk), Wednesday (10 a.m. to 1 p.m.), Friday (10 a.m. to 1 p.m.), Saturday (10 a.m. to 5 p.m.) and Sunday (11 a.m. to 5 p.m.), weather permitting.

There are lots of opportunities for members and volunteers at the garden, so stop by, grab a tool and get dirty. Or, just

come by and take a stroll.

Garden members are also encouraged to take workshops sponsored by GreenThumb and The Botanical Garden as well as working in other gardens.

Knowledge is power and participation in some of the workshops qualifies Rivers Run to receive FREE stuff, like fruit trees, plants, seeds, dirt, compost, mulch and tools.

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

See you soon.

—Gail Sharbaan

Rivers Run Community Garden

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16 There are always repair projects going on here. But, here are some very troubling projects that we will be working on in the near future.

Balcony Work Issues with the concrete on our balconies have been going on for a long time. But, we've been somewhat fortunate because none of our balconies have ever collapsed. However, this has not been the case in other communities.

In June, thirteen students at a birthday party were standing on a balcony in Berkeley, CA. Then, suddenly, the balcony collapsed. Six students died and seven students were injured. The inspectors that reviewed this matter found that the balconies had rotted beams and water damage.

In some cases here, it's clear that concrete has fallen away from the balconies. So, a resolution was passed on Wednesday, July 22, to repair the balconies in Building 10A, and the three sections—A, B, and C—in Buildings 20 and 26. All triple-core buildings.

A company named IRW Restoration Corporation will be paid $584,050 to fix these balconies. The architects will review all aspects of these balconies and repairs will be performed, as needed.

Unlike on other previous jobs, some contractors took an extended period of time to complete their repairs. In this case, this contractor is supposed to face penalties for delayed work.

Suggestion: Please never lean on a balcony railing anywhere and please do not trust that a balcony can support a large number of people that are standing on it.

Cooper Place - Pipe Repairs We have a troubled section of land that

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is located across the street from the baseball fields on Co-op City Boulevard. This area has underground pipes that have been leaking approximately 28 gallons of water every single minute of the day. And, this leakage is costing us approximately $20,000 a month. Two pipes, each measuring 200 feet in length, need to be replaced. Simple, right? No! These pipes are encased in concrete. So, as reported in last week's paper, management is going to bring in an engineer and a contractor to fix this problem "before the winter."

Riverbay Fund As reported before, the president of the Riverbay Fund has spent over $30,000 of our money to set up a youth center. But, as you can see, we don't have a youth center. So, that money that was donated, without a business plan, is just gone. And, now she has a proposal to set up a youth center in Building #1, 920 Baychester Avenue. This space is 2,561 square feet. And, they plan to offer services to about 35 youths. That's it!

Money? "Oh, we're going to do some fundraising." Nonsense! This entire program is a disgrace and a complete waste of money.

Look, our youths deserve good programs and a good educational system.

And, I believe that, without meddling from this board, we can create a new facility that can far exceed the educational standards set by most schools in NYC. Therefore, that's why I'm proposing that we set up a STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) program for our youths. With a good STEM program, our students will be able to excel in school.

Funding? We will never know if we can create a school if we don't ask. So, I believe that we should reach out to our sources and see if we can get city and state funding to create a really good school for our community.

The type of school for us will have all of the tools that's needed so that our kids will actually enjoy going to their classes.

Plus, the classrooms will be nice. And, laboratories can be set up so that teachers can demonstrate the principles of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics to their students.

Additionally, a library can be created so that students can study in a proper environment. And, just like back in the day, students can learn to work together and help one another to prepare for their examinations.

Also, I would like to see if we can develop an after-school study program, with a gym and a pool. However, the primary purpose of the after-school program will be to help our students to master their school work. Then, our kids can participate in physical fitness programs in a spacious gym. And, our programs can focus on exercising and learning to be competitive in sports. To help them, we can have programs that focus on baseball, basketball, football, running, swimming, tennis,

etc. On the other hand, we will not tolerate failure and any type of misbehavior in our school. No! Students and their parents must be serious about overall performance and good behavior. So, that means fighting, bullying, and general misconduct will have immediate consequences.

Published reports indicate that some schools are suffering from overcrowding.

Additionally, some published reports have criticized the effectiveness of certain tests and teaching standards in our public school system.

With an effective STEM program, we can exceed every standard within the public school system. And, we can ensure that our children will receive the education that they need to succeed in school and in life.

Close A wonderful sense of pride, joy, and excitement will come to this community when we see news reports confirming that we have one of the top-rated schools in NYC for our children. So, my suggestion is that we push this project forward.

Thank you.

Questions or comments? Please send a message 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 (Please double-check the spelling of this address). Also, please call me at 718-6714544 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.

Defensive driving returns in September Black Forum defensive driving course is on hiatus until September 12 in Rm. 1, Dreiser Community Center, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Lower your liability insurance cost by 10% and remove up to 4 points from your driver’s license.

Sound Off, Co-op City, coming soon We will be starting Sound Off, Co-op City, for all cooperators to discuss and debate issues of particular relevance to living in Co-op City, matters that affect our quality of life, social interactions, education, commercial, jobs, and other topics. Meetings will be held once or twice a month. More to follow.

Tentative start in early September. If interested, please call (718) 320-8035.

Black Forum Aerobics and Zumba It’s time to get in shape, get healthy

and feel healthy. Aerobics classes are held Mondays and Wednesdays; 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.

Cooking classes coming If you enjoy cooking or would like to learn how to prepare healthy meals for yourself and your/or your family, please contact us at (718) 320-8035.

Harrah’s Casino & Golden Corral Buffet We are going to Harrah’s Casino and Golden Corral for all you can eat on Saturday, September 26. Cost is $65.

Two payments, first one due on July 31 in the amount of $35; Second payment of $30 due August 28. No refunds. Call (718) 320-0033 or 917-209-5334.

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. – 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. – 12:45 p.m. on Thursdays to pick up food.

For information, please call (718) 320-8035.

Male volunteers needed If you are a male between 16-20 years of age and live in the Dreiser Loop or DeKruif Place area, and have some time to volunteer with us at least two days a week, please call (718) 3208035.

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) 320-8035 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

As per our esteemed association president, Ms. Eleanor Bailey, I would like to share the following quality of life issues with our fellow cooperators: 1) Throwing garbage out of window and/or off terraces 2) Flipping cigarette butts off terraces 3) No group parties in the stairwells.

Additionally, this is not a place to have sex.

4) Stealing - do not embarrass yourself or your family by stealing laundry

carts. Also, the stealing of newspapers is really sad. Someone is stealing the Daily News from a fellow cooperator on the "B" side, 12th floor.

Outside our Buildings 1) Benches are for everyone; loud talking, loud music, and cussing are not welcome. Respect yourself and others will respect you.

2) Do not sit on the back rail of the benches. You will either break down the benches or break a body part. Neither

needs to happen.

3) Clean up after yourselves. Don't leave your trash on the ground when there are garbage containers around.

Finally, please realize that our lobby attendants are not the persons to report complaints to. You, the cooperators, need to contact the appropriate offices to report problems and obtain assistance.

Call either the CSO Office at (718) 3203300, pressing number 3, followed by number one on your phone, or Public

Safety at extension 1. Keep on calling if you don't get satisfaction and remember to annotate the date of your call and the name of the person you spoke to.

Section Five Fun Day Volunteer...pass out drinks, cook franks, help the little kids with their activities. You will find something you like to do and as a benefit, you will feel good about yourself. Call Ms. Bailey at (718) 379-7754.

—Lorna Smith

Daryl Johnson

Director’s Viewpoint

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are paid a pretty decent salary.

To the other employees, this article is not directed to those Riverbay employees that are not behaving in this manner and are not being rude to the cooperators and are doing a good job for us.

To you, I will say this and let me be blunt, my first priority is the cooperators, but if any of you feel that you are being mistreated without merits by any of your supervisors, you can go to HR or Management. If you are still not satisfied, then, go to a board member or please feel free to come to me and I will do everything within my powers to help you.

To the cooperators, now, this is what you, as cooperators, should do. Anytime you call for whatever reason and an employee is nasty or doesn't treat you with respect, get their name and the time you called and make a complaint against them to their supervisors or

management.

If you are not satisfied with the response, then, tell me and I will tell the Board President.

If you tell me, I will make sure that management investigates and takes appropriate action.

Whomever you speak to at Riverbay, whether it is Management, a Supervisor, a CSO or CCPD. If they disrespect you, be nasty to you or treat you unprofessional, complain about it.

This is the only way it will stop and it must stop. We must not continue the ways of Marion Scott Real Estate, Inc., under any circumstances.

Never forget, always remember that you guys sent us here to look out for you. The Board of Directors is Management, CCPD and all of the other Riverbay employees’ "Boss."

Never forget that you, the cooperators, are everybody's boss. You put us in these chairs by electing us to represent you...you can also take us out of these chairs.

So, stand up and demand respect from the people you employ and elect.

Have you ever been asked to speak in front of a group of people, and declined out of fear? Do you hesitate to speak up at a meeting because you think you may sound silly? Are you afraid to introduce yourself to people, or do you get nervous when meeting important people for the first time? Most people have a fear of public speaking, but FEAR NO MORE! For over 90 years, Toastmasters International has helped millions of people just like you and me to feel confident when speaking in front of anybody, from 1-on-1 interviews to gatherings of hundreds of people!

Co-op City Toastmasters Club is a warm, fun and friendly environment where we encourage and nurture members to conquer their fear of public speaking.

Even if you have no fear of speaking in front of people and you just want practice to improve your skills, our club is the place for you! As a member, you will also have many opportunities for developing your leadership qualities. Membership is open to adults aged 18

and over. We meet on the first and third Thursday evenings of each month at 2049 Bartow Avenue on the lower level of the Bartow Mall in Room 28 at 7:30 p.m. SHARP! Our next meeting is on Thursday, August 6th.

Come and have fun with us as we all learn and grow together! Looking forward to meeting you!

For more information, contact our VP of Membership Nicole Howerton at Nicole.Howerton.TM@gmail.com, Club President Kim Robinson at (646) 996-0121 & Kim.Robinson.TM@gmail.com, or contact us on our club website, http://3824.toastmastersclubs.org, and click the “Contact Us” link on the left.

You can also find us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/CoopCityToastmasters Club and on Meetup at www.meetup.com/CoopCityToastmasters Club. For more information about Toastmasters International, visit www.Toastmasters.com.

—Kim Robinson

Junius Williams

It has come to my attention that many Director’s of Riverbay's employees are being very unprofessional and disrespectful to the cooperators.

I personally know some of Riverbay's employees and I know that this accusation doesn't reflect all of you, but I believe too many of Riverbay's employees are being disrespectful to the cooperators.

Anyone who answers the phones at any company must identify themselves.

The same should also apply to all of Riverbay's employees, regardless of their status.

To the nasty employees The people that you are disrespecting and treating nasty...these people are the people who are paying your salaries...not your supervisor or management.

You wouldn't treat any other employer with disrespect, so stop disrespecting the cooperators. All of you

Co-op City Democratic Club

On Saturday July 25, our club members and friends left Co-op City and had a fantastic bus ride to the Sugar House Casino. For those of us who did not win the Jack Pot – had fun and made new friends. From there, we dined at the famous Warm Daddy’s culture of a southern cuisine. The food was plentiful and delicious. After dinner, we listened to the awesome sounds of Jazz and Blues

by Big James and The Chicago Playboys. They played downbeat Blues and had us clapping and singing all the way back to the bus. The event was successful and all who attended enjoyed themselves immensely.

I would like to thank June Grimes, Chair of the Fundraising Committee, for a successful event, the continental breakfast on the bus going down and the snacks on the bus when returning home.

Please continue to read our articles to be advised of other upcoming events. We truly thank all those participants who came with us to Warm Daddy’s and look forward to seeing you again.

—Shirley J. Saunders

Spanish-American Community Club

The ‘El Batey’ picnic at Glen Island took place on Sunday, July 26th. Everyone had a wonderful time.

The weather was perfect, food was plentiful and the company was excellent. We’re looking forward to seeing everyone again next year!

‘National Night Out’ will take place on Tuesday, August 4th. Join us on the Greenway and show your support.

The club plans to host ‘Karaoke Night’ on Saturday, August 15th in Room 16 of the Dreiser Community Center. Donations of $2 will be accepted at the door.

All are welcome.

In conjunction with the Riverbay Fund, the club will be co-hosting this year’s Hispanic Heritage celebration on Sunday, September 27th. More information will be available in the coming weeks.

Additional information for all of our upcoming club events, as well as details concerning the club in general, can be found on our website: http://spanamcccc.synthasite.com. You may also contact the club at (718) 379-7017 or email us at SpanAmCCCC @gmail.com.

—Carmen Rodriguez

Please Refrain From Littering.

Keep Co-op City Clean! Thank you!

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Co-op City Sports

Velocity Track Club New York

On Friday, July 17th, Velocity Track Club New York traveled with 17 athletes to the John A. Farrell Stadium in West Chester, Pennsylvania to compete in the UAGTCA (United Age Group Track Coaches Association) Invitational. This was a 3-day meet with most of the best teams throughout the east

(100, 200, & 400 meters dash), Darius Gordon (2000 meter steeplechase), Jordan Samuels (200 meter hurdles) and Nariah Mathis 100 & 200 meters dash.

Plus in the team rankings, our 8 & under girls division took 3rd place over all!

Great job, VTC!!!

Velocity Track Club New York will

Velocity Track Club New York 8 & under girls (Dakota Hickman, Kimaris Hickman, Brianna Burrell & Saniah Caldwell) 4x100 meter relay team sporting their gold medals from the UAGTCA (United Age Group Track Coaches Association) Invitational.

coast. It was also a great tune up for the 2015 AAU (Athletic Amateur Union) Junior Olympic Games on August 2nd – 8th. Medals were given to the top 8 athletes in their division, event and gender.

I’m pleased to note that we earned 27 medals!

The following athletes won medals: Daijon James (javelin, shot put & discus), Dontae Lindo (1500 meter), Olyvia Burrell (long jump), River Sampson (100 & 200 meter dash), Jaelah Eagle (200 meter hurdles), Cailyn White (shot put), Dakota Hickman (100 & 200 meters dash & 4x100 relay), Kimaris Hickman (200 & 400 meter dash & 4x100 relay), Brianna Burrell (long jump & 4x100 meter relay), Saniah Caldwell (4x100 meter relay), Danielle Jackson (100, 200 & 400 meters dash), Dominique Jackson

be having its semi-annual orientation on Friday, August 21st at 7 p.m. in the Bartow Community Center, Room 28.

If you know a child between the ages of 6 & 16 who is interested in track & field, please have parent attend orientation.

On Saturday, August 22nd, VTC will be hosting races at the Section 5 Fun Day, Co-op City. There will also be additional games, music, entertainment, giveaways and food. The event starts at 12 p.m.

Velocity Track Club New York is a 501 (C) 3 Not-for-profit. One hundred percent of your donation will go to help our children. For additional information, you can go to our website, Velocitytrack.org or contact me, Coach Winston Dinkins at 914-441-6196 or email me at watclt@aol.com.

—Winston Dinkins

Zodiacs Track Club

Let’s Get it Started Friday, August 14 at 7 p.m., kicks off our semi-annual recruitment orientation.

This is the perfect opportunity to meet our team of dedicated coaches, parents, and our young athletes.

It’s time to see for yourself what all of the weeks of training and weekends of racing creates - team camaraderie, organization, sportsmanship.

See you in a couple of weeks!

—Arhemia Fidai

Basketball court closed

The basketball court adjacent to Garage 4 has been closed for repairs. The court is being overhauled and will be reopened once the work is completed. This week, construction crews began pulling up the pavement. In addition, new poles and backboards will be installed and the court restriped. Expected completion should be some time next month.

We appreciate your patience and cooperation during the repairs. Notices will be posted once the court is ready to be reopened.

—Riverbay Management

North Bronx Youth Sports Association

The North Bronx Youth Sports Association (NBYSA) provides recreational youth sports to keep youth physically fit, engaged in positive activities during after school. Participants from our sports program have gone on to compete in their respective sport at Penn State, University at Buffalo, Temple University, University at Albany among many others.

North Bronx Cowboys Youth Tackle Football Registration for the 2015 Tackle Football season is underway. The Cowboys Tackle Football program caters to ages 5-14. Practices for all Tackle Football teams are Tuesday, Thursday, 68 p.m. and Saturday, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at the Einstein Ball Field Elgar Place and Einstein Loop. Tackle Football is one of the safer sports for youth who are properly trained in the skills and fundamentals of the sport. All participants play within their age group against youth of similar size. All of the Cowboys Football Coaches are USA Football Heads Up and Fit 2 Coach certified making the sport even safer for all participants. Our staff is also CPR/First Aid certified. Additional volunteer coaches are always welcome.

North Bronx Flag Football Registration is underway for the

North Bronx Flag Football League.

Flag Football is for player ages 5-7.

Flag Football practice will begin on Thursday, August 20th. Season will start on Sunday, September 20 th .

Players receive game jersey, sweatpants, hoodie for the season. Practices are Thursdays with games on Sundays and some Saturdays. Please see office hours for registration days and times.

North Bronx Cowboys Youth Cheerleading The Cowboys Cheerleading program will resume in February, 2016.

Additional Volunteer Cheer, Dance and Step Coaches are always welcome.

North Bronx Cowboys Youth Soccer The Cowboys Soccer program will resume in April, 2016. Additional soccer coaches are always welcome.

For more information about our programs or registration, please call our office at 718-684-4903 or visit our websites at www.nbysa.net and www.nbcowboysfootball.com. Office hours are Tuesday and Thursday, 6-8 p.m. and Saturdays, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Other days are available by appointment only.

—Ivor Bascom

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Opening While I am still reading and learning the By-Laws of our Corporation, of one thing I’m sure – there is nothing that states that we must have adversarial relationships with one another as a Board. My promise to my fellow Board Directors and to each of you as my neighbors is that I will never show disrespect to them in my Viewpoint. I really want to communicate what is happening behind the scenes with our funds, how well our Interim General Managers (IGMs) are functioning and share the victories of our department Directors and their staff. Conversely, if there are serious concerns in any of those areas, I will communicate that as well because I

Newsong Church

Pastor Deborah D. Jenkins Director’s Viewpoint

believe an informed community is much stronger than a community in the dark.

To that end, I would like to give thanks to Commercial Leasing Director, Kim-Marie Umstead, for securing the Statcare Urgent and Walk-in Clinic lease at 2043 Bartow Avenue (Resolution 15-55)! During the third and final Candidates’ Forum held in Section 5, a

Hey, Co-op City! Have you ever wanted to take a vacation...from your family? This Sunday, we begin our new teaching series called “Family Vacation.” In this series, we will learn that you don’t have to get away to find rest. In fact, we will learn that God has intended for us to find rest IN our family through encouragement, patience, forgiveness, submission, instruction, and attention. Join us as we learn how a Christ-centered family can be a “vacation” from the stress of everyday life! Here’s what you can expect when you join our Worship Experience...

Newsong Church is a multi-cultural church that believes God has a purpose and a plan for your life. We exist to reach people who are far away from God, and teach them how to follow Jesus step by step.

That’s why you will find our Sunday Worship Experience to be so warm and friendly, we genuinely care about you! We’re not concerned about where you’ve been, but where you’re going. You see, we’ve all got a past, we’ve all made mistakes, and we still do.

When you step into our worship experience, you won’t find a bunch of “Holier-than-thou” people pretending to have it all together. Instead, you’ll find that we’re all broken people, but we’re allowing God to put us back together. We’re not perfect, but God is! As God puts us back together, we’re realizing that although our past has shaped us, it does not define us!

We’re finding out that not only does God love us with a radical and unconditional love, but that He loves us just as we are! 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 His-story! In fact, we have a saying at our church: “If you’re not dead, God’s not done with you!” 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! At Kidsong, our children learn about Jesus in a safe, fun, age-appropriate learning environment! We also have a fully staffed nursery!

We hope that you will join us this Sunday! We meet at 177 Dreiser Loop in Auditorium B at 11 a.m.

Parking is available in the parking garage located on Dreiser Loop. Please bring your ticket to our connection tent for validation. Deaf interpretation is available during our adult worship experience. If you have any questions, you can contact us.

Coming Soon...church office: 140 Alcott Place, Bldg.19 (Hours of operation: TBA).

Website: www.newsongchurchnyc.org; Email:info@newsongchurchnyc.org You can also interact with us on social media!

Facebook: www.facebook.com/newsongchurchbx 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

wonderful cooperator voiced her concern about a community as large as ours being void of an Urgent Care facility. I totally identified with her sentiments as I have underage children who often need medical attention during off hours and we travel as far as Mamaroneck, NY to get these services and other areas. This is a big win for our nearly 60,000 resident community. Thank you, Mrs. Umstead!

As it is my hope to see the CCPD, under the leadership of Chief Frank Apollo, move towards deliberate community policing. I want to commend the Chief for meeting with and taking seriously the concerns of 11 year-old Colin Peynado. All healthy relationships start with good communication.

Thanks, Chief and Colin! This start needs to be extended to the greater community.

Community Relations: Don’t forget to get your chairs for Tunes on Tuesday (Sections 1-4) and Wicked Wednesdays (Section 5). Next Tuesday, August 4th, Community Relations Director, Michelle Sajous, will once again sponsor the National Night Out with support from Assemblyman Michael Benedetto and the NYPD (45th Precinct). Please come out and mingle with your neighbors.

Closing: Please feel free to call me at (718) 644-0951 or email me at djenkins @riverbayboard.com with your concerns and good news—we all win together!

Retirees of Dreiser Loop

Travel Events: (Coach Bus - located Dreiser Loop, opposite H&R Block). ● August 17-19. (Mon.-Wed.) Dover Downs Hotel & Casino, Dover, DE. Price: Double $400 pp/Single $490. Casino rebate: TBD. Package includes - 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. Bonus: Free slot play and free buffet. Board/depart: 9 a.m./9:15 a.m. sharp. Travelling by LORANT coach bus. 3 stops on return. Contacts: Serita G., 347-564-5722/Barbara W, 718-320-0500. ● September 12 (Saturday). Gospel Lobster Feast In The Poconos. Price: $175. Now $150 required payment. (FINAL PAYMENT due August 10th or sooner.)

All You Can Eat Lobsters and a variety of 50+ items on menu, such as crab legs, shrimp, scallops, mussels, Salmon, prime rib of beef, etc. Live Choir with uplifting Gospel music. Shopping Woodbury Commons.

Boarding/depart: 8:45 a.m./9:00 a.m. sharp. Travelling

by BOB MANN TOURS coach bus. 3 stops on return.

Contacts: Serita G., 347-564-5722/Barbara W, 718320-0500.

Theatre Committee: (*prices include transportation/Dreiser Loop): ● Wed., Sept. 16th, 11:15 a.m. show. Price: $68.

Backwards In High Heels. Westchester Broadway Theatre. The Ginger Roger Musical. Wait list. Dreiser Loop/Rehab Sent - Board/depart: 9:45 a.m./10 a.m.

Contact: Marie Green-Ryan, 718-379-0377. ● Fri., Nov. 20th, 11 a.m. show. Price: $69. Radio City Christmas Spectacular. $30 deposit to hold seat.

Pay in full ASAP. Note: Seats still available, traveling by coach bus. Come join in the fun. Contact: Ione Edwards, 718-379-7756. ● March 10, 2016. Price: $117. Color Purple. Jacob Theatre, 242 W. 45 St. Contact: Eleanor Barlow, 718324-7847.

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

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

A deposit is required to reserve your seat, and please note - NO deposit, NO seat. Check/money order addressed to Retirees Of Dreiser Loop. Committee members will be available in Dreiser clubroom #19 (718 379-0377) on Mondays and/or Thursdays, 2:305:00 p.m.

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Church of the New Vision

Pastor Anne L. Palmore 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, starting at 9:30 a.m. with

Sunday School, designed to meet the spiritual needs of our young people.

Parents, please send your children to learn of the Lord Jesus.

Bible teaching from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.; and Prayer Service from 8:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. every Wednesday evening.

Be with us to learn the Truth from the Word of God. List of Events What’s your shoe size? We are having a Building Fund Shoe Rally during the months of July and August.

Everyone can participate in this spirit fun-filled event, men, women, and children, from the youngest to the oldest.

All you have to do to participate is donate an amount equal to your shoe size. (i.e., if you wear a size 5, your donation would be $5, and so on, whatever your shoe size.)

Cash and check donation are accepted. (Make all checks payable to Church of the New Vision). For more information, see any member on the Pantry Ministry.

Save The Date • Saturday, December 19—Sight & Sound Theatre presenting The Miracle of Christmas.

• Saturday. April 9, 2016 — Sight & Sound Theatre presenting Sampson.

Adults, $150; and youth 12 and under, $145.

One-day package includes: Roundtrip transportation, all you can eat at Old Country Buffet, all taxes & gratuities, show and outlet shopping. For tickets, call church, 718-671-8746, or B. Brown, 718-671-3748.

The Church of the New Vision is located at 115 Einstein Bronx, NY 10475; Telephone: (718) 671-8746 or (718) 320-0409. Our mailing address is: P.O. Box 753037, Bronx NY 10475.

Please visit our website at www.church ofnewvision.com.

—Carol Haque

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) 8629172.

Summer Church Schedule (DressDown Attire July 5 – September 13) 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 programs are at the Church’s Annex: 2053 Asch Loop North (Co-op City)

Morning Prayer Services - Tuesday, 6:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m.11:00 a.m.

Neighborhood Bible Study Thursday at 10:00 a.m.

Extension of Prayer and Worship Service – Every first, second and third Fridays at 7:00 p.m.

Other Scheduled Events Saturday, October 10th, The Sepia Players Ministry presents the play THE BINGO HALL. Donation: $20. For additional information, contact (718) 5133308, (718) 671-5961 or (718) 671-8691.

Saturday, October 17th, 9:00 p.m. 2:00 a.m.– Enjoy a great evening of entertainment at the South Carolina Committee’s Annual Black and White

Affair in Dreiser Auditorium, 177 Dreiser Loop, Co-op City. Music by DJ Jimmy Pressley. Ticket: $25 in advance (no tickets sold at door) available by calling (718) 379-8514, (718) 6715493 or (718) 671-0231.

The Women’s Guild invites you to join us on Our Christmas/New Year Extravaganza, December 22, 2015 – January 3, 2016. A fantastic 12-Night Southern Caribbean Cruise aboard The Magnificent Queen Mary 2, departing from New York, Red Hook in Brooklyn.

Ports of Call: St. Thomas, Charlotte Amalie; St. Kitts, Basseterre; St. Lucia, Castries; St. Maarten, Phillipsburg; Tortola, Road Town.

To make a reservation or for additional

information about the cruise, please call (718) 320-1435 or (718) 671-5961.

For Devotion …

“For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come, nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.” (Romans 9: 3839) 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

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!

God, in His grace, can use anyone.

He desires willing hearts ready to be used. You might be surprised at what he can do through you. Let’s look at

Scripture to support this. 1st Corinthians 1:25-31 says: 25 Because the foolishness of God is wiser than men, and the weakness of God is stronger than men.

26 For you see your calling, brethren, that not many wise according to the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble, are called.

27 But God has chosen the foolish things of the world to put to shame the wise, and God has chosen the weak things of the world to put to shame the things which are mighty; 28 and the base things of the world

and the things which are despised God has chosen, and the things which are not, to bring to nothing the things that are 29 that no flesh should glory in His presence.

30 But of Him you are in Christ Jesus, who became for us wisdom from God - and righteousness and sanctification and redemption 31 that, as it is written, “He who glories, let him glory in the Lord.”

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 hiphop, go to www.soundcloud.com 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

Community Protestant Church

Faith In God Church & Bible Institute

COMMUNITY PROTESTANT CHURCH OF CO-OP CITY

CO-OP CITY BAPTIST CHURCH

1659 e aSt gun Hill road, bronx, ny 10469

135 EINSTEIN LOOP (Section 5) • Rooms 50-51 Rev. Dr. Sheldon E. Williams, Pastor

rev. dr. Calvin e. owenS, paStor

(718) 862-9172 OFFICE (718) 862-9179

CHURCH

An interdenominational Church of love and understanding, consisting of people of many faiths, races and cultural backgrounds, seeking to live the spirit of Christ with relevance.

Summer CHurCH SCHedule: (Dress-Down Attire) July 5 - September 13, worSHip beginS at 10:00 a.m.

WEEKLY: - adult Sunday SCHool - 9:00 a.m.

- worSHip ServiCe - 10:00 a.m.

- prayer meeting & bible Study - wedneSday 7:00 pm MONTHLY: Communion ServiCe - 1St and 3rd SundayS

ALL ARE WELCOME!

(718) 320-3774 • Sunday School – 9:15 a.m.

• Sunday Worship Services – 8:00 & 11:00 a.m.

• Midweek Worship – Wednesday @ 12 Noon • Bible Class – Wednesday @ 1:00 & 7:30 p.m.

• Prayer Service – Friday @ Noon & 7:30 p.m.

COMMUNION SERVICE EVERY FIRST SUNDAY. YOUTH DAY EVERY FOURTH SUNDAY. ALL ARE WELCOME TO WORSHIP WITH US.

Wed., Aug. 5

Tues., Aug. 4

Mon., Aug. 3

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Bartow,

Einstein,

Dreiser,

Activities in Room 31 unless otherwise noted

Activities in Room 49 unless otherwise noted

Activities in Room 7 unless otherwise noted

Word Games 9:30-11am Bingo 12:30-2:00 p.m.

Weight Management 10 11:30 a.m., Bartow Office Arthritis Exercises 11 a.m.-noon Library 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m.

Tablet class 1st & 3rd Bereavement Counseling 2:00pm, Rm. 25, 12:401:40pm, Bartow Office Cell Phone Class 2nd & 4th Card Games 2-4 p.m.

Dominoes 2:30 p.m.

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

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

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

Bingo 1-3 p.m., Rm. 35 Pokeno 3-4 p.m., Rm. 35 Diabetes Support Group 2nd Monday of the month, 1 p.m.

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

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

Stay Well Exercise (On Vacation until Sept. 14th) Mind Teasers 12-1pm, Rm 4 Diabetes Support Group 1 p.m. – Last Monday of the month Gentle Yoga 1:15-2 p.m., Rm 2 Basic Cell Phone & iPad Training 1:30-2:30 p.m.

Intermediate Yoga 2-3 p.m., Rm. 2

Word Games 9:3011:30 a.m.

Current Events 10 a.m.

Health Current Events Club 10 a.m., Bartow office Bingo 12:30-2 p.m.

Walking Club 9:3010:30 a.m. (For summer) Caregiver Support Group 1 p.m., 1st & 3rd Tues Card Games 2-4 p.m.

Dominoes 2:30 p.m.

Blood Pressure (on vacation until Sept. 2nd) Word Games 9:3011:30 a.m.

Stay Well Exercise (on vacation until September) Line Dancing 11 a.m.12 p.m.

Bingo 12:30-2 p.m.

Card Games 2-4 p.m.

Dominoes 2:30 p.m.

Thurs.,Aug. 6

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

Word Games 9:3011:30 a.m.

Chat Session 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m.

Bingo 12:30- 2 p.m.

Card Games 2-4 p.m.

Dominoes 2:30 p.m.

Men’s Line Dancing

Fri., Aug. 7

9 -10am

Dominoes 10 a.m.

Tai Chi 11 a.m., Rm. 45

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

Alert & Alive (On Vacation until Sept. 8th)

Matinee Movie 10 a.m.-noon, Rm. 45 Pokeno 1-3 p.m., Rm. 35

Dominoes 10 a.m., Rm. 45

Cultural Dance 10:30– 11:30 a.m., Aud. B Mind Teasers 12-1 p.m., Rm. 4 Zumba 1-2 p.m., Aud. A Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session 9:3010:30 a.m.

Sewing (On Vacation until

Spelling Bee 10 a.m.

Sept. 9th)

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

Sept. 9)

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

Tai Chi (On Vacation until Mind Teasers 12-1 p.m., Rm. 4 Art Class 1-3 p.m.

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

Dominoes 10 a.m., Rm. 45 Stay Well Exercise 10-11 a.m., Rm. 45 Spelling Bee 11 a.m.

Grandparent Connection 1st & 3rd Thurs. computer lab, 10:30 a.m.

Arthritis Exercise Class 11 a.m.-12 p.m., Rm. 45 Word search 11 a.m.-12 p.m.

Pokeno 1-3 p.m., Rm. 35

Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session 9:3010:30 a.m.

Blood Pressure 1011:30 a.m., 1st & 3rd Thu., Rm. 8 Line Dancing 10-11 a.m., Aud. A Piano Sing Along 11 a.m.-12 p.m.

Mind Teasers 12-1 p.m., Rm. 4 Drama Club (On Vacation until Sept. 10th)

Dominoes 10am, Rm. 45 Crochet & Knitting

Word Games

Art 10am, Rm. 45

10am-12:00pm

9:30am-11:30am

Bingo 1pm

Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session

Women’s Line Dancing Card Games 2-4pm

9:30-10: 11am-12:00pm

Rm. 25

Blood Pressure 2nd & 4th Friday 10:00 -

Piano Sing-along

11:30am, Rm. 45

11am-12pm

Bingo 1-3pm, Rm. 35

(On Vacation until Sept.

11th) Mind Teasers 12pm1:00pm, Rm. 4 Card Games, Dominoes 2-4:00pm

10-11:30am

Chat Session 10am Bingo 12:30-2:30pm

Card Games 2-4pm Dominoes 2:30pm

Pokeno 3-4pm, Rm. 35

Meditative Moments

(Schedule subject to change without notice)

Fee for lunch is $2.00 & $4.00 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.

Date:

Kosher

Non-Kosher

Soups, Breads and Desserts

Alternate Kosher Meals are also available

Orange juice

Beef salisbury steak

Mon., Sweet & sour meatballs w/mushroom sauce Aug. Brown rice w/beans Zucchini rice pilaf Broccoli w/toasted garSteamed kale 3

Whole wheat bread Apple sauce unsweetened

Alt: Baked Tilapia w/sauce

lic

Apple juice

Crispy baked fried chicken Au Gratin potatoes Coleslaw

Whole wheat bread Fresh fruit

Spare ribs Baked potato in skin Steamed peas & carrots

Whole wheat bread Fresh fruit

Tues, Breaded chicken breast Kasha Varnishkes Aug. Steamed peas & carrots 4 Alt: Tuna Nicoise salad Orange juice Turkey wing roasted Wed., Mashed sweet potatoes Aug. Steamed red or green 5 cabbage Alt: Egg salad Orange pineapple juice

Chicken parmesan Thurs., Baked Sole fish fillet Spaghetti & Whole wheat pita bread Aug. Spinach noodle pudding tomato sauce Fresh fruit Green beans 6 Italian blend vegetables Alt: Chicken salad

Fri., Aug. 7

Apple juice Roasted chicken Yellow rice Vegetable mix Alt: Gefilte fish

Baked Flounder fish Baked macaroni & cheese Cucumber tomato salad

Upcoming Events/Trips

There will be no refunds for all trips. All trips include roundtrip transportation and must be paid in advance. No exceptions.

JASA has a system called Phone Tree.

We will be using this system periodically to send announcements to you by phone about JASA's activities and services.

Caregiver Lounge – Come and join us for a free 4 week series that meets once a week for caregivers caring for an older adult. August 7th, 14th & 21st (date to be determined for the 4th session) from 1-2 p.m. Refreshments will be served, 2049 Bartow Avenue, Room 25.

(FREE) LiveOn NY - SCRIE Application Assistance/SNAP (food stamps) Medicare Savings Program & Medicaid, Friday, August 14th & 28th, September 11th & 25th. Bring documents that verify the following: Government issued ID, address/affidavit, and total household income (such as 2015 Social Security award letter which will include monthly or yearly benefits, 2014 pension letter, 2014 income tax returns & Maintenance/Carrying charge receipt), 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. First come, first served!

(FREE) Senior Splash 2015 – Tuesdays & Thursdays, August 4 – August 20th. JASA will provide transportation to Senior Splash at the Highbridge Pool (Amsterdam Avenue & West 173rd St. in Manhattan) for aquatics from 10 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. Pick-ups: Bartow, 8:15 a.m.; Einstein, 8:30 a.m. & Dreiser, 8:45 a.m.

Computer Courses – Computer courses on Monday & Thursday for advanced, 11:10 a.m. – 12:10 p.m. at the 135 Einstein Computer Lab, Room 35. To register for the courses, please call the Bartow office, 718320-2066. The courses are for 8 weeks.

(Courses have started already as of July 6th).

Empire Casino – Wednesday, August 5th. $5. Bartow, 9:30 a.m.; Einstein, 9:45 a.m. & Dreiser, 10 a.m.

City Island - Seafood City, Friday, August 7th. $3. Bartow, 11:15 a.m.; Einstein, 11:30 a.m.& Dreiser, 11:45 a.m.

FREE - Socrates Sculpture Park – Outdoor museum, Long Island City, Queens – Monday, August 10th. Large scale sculptures and multimedia installations; Bartow, 9 a.m.; Einstein, 9:15 a.m. & Dreiser, 9:30 a.m. (2 hours.)

Challah bread Canned apricots or fresh fruit

JASA Friendship House Annual Trip – Thursday, August 13th, $72. Mike Byrne Star Productions at 697 Forest Avenue in Staten Island presents the Fabulous Angeltones – These fabulous divas of song stroll down memory lane with hits from your favorite female singing groups; the McGuire Sisters, Andrews Sisters, the Shirelles, the Supremes and more, plus a comedian. Bus leaves from the Friendship House at 2705 Schley Ave. at 9:30 a.m. and returns to the Friendship House at around 6 p.m. Price includes transportation and meal: Fresh garden salad, caterer’s choice of pasta or soup; pot roast, chicken Sorrentino or stuffed Flounder, dessert, coffee or tea, during lunch, wine & soda & one-hour open bar. Please contact Millie or Ronit for reservations, payments or scheduling, 718-8638833.

Empire Casino – Monday, August 17th, $5. Bartow, 9:30 a.m.; Einstein, 9:45 a.m. & Dreiser, 10 a.m.

Ace In The Hole – Wednesday, August 19th, $48, at the Royal Manor in Garfield, NJ. Show time: 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Kings & Queens of Jazz – Tribute to Ella, Louie, Sarah & the Duke. 2 complimentary drinks. Menu: rolls, garden salad, corn chowder, braised tips of beef, roast chicken, mashed potatoes, fresh vegetable medley, dessert, coffee & tea. Pick-ups: Bartow, 9 a.m.; Einstein, 9:15 a.m. & Dreiser, 9:30 a.m. (Only 19 seats available).

Backwards In High Heels – The Ginger Rogers Musical, Friday, August 21st, $57. Show time: 11:15 a.m. at the Westchester Broadway Theatre in Elmsford, NY. Ginger Rogers danced her way into our hearts in the arms of Fred Astaire, setting the gold standard for grace and elegance on the silver screen. Pick-ups: Bartow, 9:15 a.m.; Einstein, 9:30 a.m. & Dreiser, 9:45 a.m. (16 seats available).

Super Wal-Mart – Friday, August 21st, $15. Pick-ups: Bartow, 8:30 a.m.; Einstein, 8:45 a.m. & Dreiser, 9 a.m.

Shoprite – Monday, August 24th, $3.

Bartow, 9:30 a.m.; Einstein, 9:45 a.m. & Dreiser, 10 a.m. (Only 16 seats available).

Stew Leonard’s – Monday, August 31st, $5. Bartow, 9:30 a.m.; Einstein, 9:45 a.m. & Dreiser, 10 a.m.

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WEEKLY SCHEDULE

AARP Chapter #4997

FYI - 1: With the sponsorship of Blue Sky Travel, we will be raffling off an Evening for Two on the Essex Clipper Dinner Train – October 3. It will include: a 2-1/2 hour train ride; 4course meal w/coffee/tea (gratuities and beverages not included); departing from the Bronx; deluxe Coach Bus transportation to/from Essex, CT. Raffle tickets are $5 – on sale NOW! Drawing will be held on WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30th at 1 p.m. in the AARP Office, Room “O” in Dreiser Community Center. Contact Stella Baker, 718-379-2088 or 718-320-1946 (office) for raffle tickets and additional information.

To our sick, on the mend and shut-in members, and those bereaved members, please know that you are in our prayers. Contact Frances Wilson, Good & Welfare Coordinator, 718-671-5493.

2015 Tour Activities October 13 – Share Fall Foliage w/us at Mt. Airy Lodge – Musical group The Marcels will perform; all you can eat buffet at the casino…. $75/person. Contact Jean, 718-3793742.

October 30-November 13 – Autumn Repositioning 15-day cruise on the Norwegian Dawn – WAITING LIST ONLY. Deluxe Motorcoach to Boston, MA to board the ship going to San Juan, PR; Bonaire Curacao and Aruba; Ocho Rios, Jamaica; Georgetown in Cayman Islands; Cozumel, Mexico;

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returning to New Orleans, LA to fly back to New York. Double Occupancy Inside State Room - $1,853; Ocean View - $2,253 and Balcony - $2,553.

Contact Jean, 718-379-3742.

December 5 – A Christmas Show at the Evangelical Cathedral – w/a visit to Maryland Live Casino and shopping; followed by supper at the Golden Coral… $150/person…initial deposit of $50 (a.s.a.p.) w/2 additional payments of $50 each. Contact Jean, 718379-3742.

December 30 – January 1, 2016 – Royal New Year’s Eve Gala at the Desmond – Stopping at the Sands Casino w/shopping in Bethlehem, PA; then to the hotel w/dinner and a show; next day choice of Sightseeing, shopping at King of Prussia Mall or activities at the hotel; New Year’s Eve cocktail party w/5 hour Open Bar; a show and a Surf & Turf dinner; midnight Royal Champaign Toast; before leaving next day, a Mimosa Brunch w/a show and dancing…$559/ double; $669/single and $549/ triple. Trip insurance available. Contact Jean, 718-379-3742.

2016 Tour Activities March 28 - 29, 2016 – Sampson: the Strongest Man who ever lived at the Sight & Sound Theater; w/a stop at the Sands Casino – 2 days/1 night; $293/ double; $341/single; $277/triple. Contact Jean, 718-379-3742, for additional information.

—Delores Debnam

Goose Island Seniors

Baychester Library Events VISIT THE LIBRARY - A GREAT WEALTH OF INFORMATION

Events for August Toddler Time - Tuesdays, 11 a.m.

CR Spy Academy - Wednesdays, 3:30 p.m.

Summer Superheroes program for 1-8 Grades - July 6 - August 20, Mondays/Wednesdays or Tuesdays/Thursdays, 2-5 p.m. Enrollment required.

The New York Public Library Baychester Branch • 2049 Asch Loop • Bronx, NY 10475 (Fully Wheelchair Accessible)

HOURS: Monday & Wednesday, 10-7; Tuesday & Thursday, 10-6; Friday & Saturday, 10-5. Libros En Español (Books in Spanish). HORARIO DE LA BIBLIOTECA: Lunes 10-7, Martes 10-6, Miércoles 10-7, Jueves 10-6, Viernes 10-5, Sábado 10-5, Domingo Cerrado.

718.379.6700 FREE ADMISSION TO ALL

On August 5, we are having Bingo in Room 39. Time: 1:30 p.m.

On Wednesday, Aug. 12, our trip to La Neves, to see a rollicking Motown show. The price is $75.

Lunch included menu: pasta marinara, chicken Francais, roast beef with gravy, vegetables, cheesecake, coffee or tea, soda on table. Tickets for 2 free bar drinks are also included. Pick-up time is 8:30 a.m.

Our trip to Westchester Broadway Theater on Wednesday, October 14th

to see the iconic wonderful musical Show Boat, a favorite everyone, can be paid out. Price is $80. Menus will be on your table; six to choose from pick-up time is 9 a.m.

Designated spots for all trips are Einstein Loop, Asch Loop & Dreiser Loop.

Our phone number is 718-3799613. Please leave name and number where you can be reached.

Good health to all.

—Ann Schlanger

Einstein Cancer Fund

We will be going to Bally’s Casino on Tuesday, August 11th. The cost per person is $33 and the casino package of $20 slot play. The time of pick-up is 8 a.m. starting at Einstein Loop followed by Asch Loop and Dreiser Loop.

Thursday, September 17th – Social Security comedy at the Hunterdon Hills Playhouse. Enjoy their delicious entrees served with salad and vegetables and of course their famous unlimited desserts buffet.

The cost per person, $79, can be paid off in part or whole amounts.

Saturday October 3rd – Annual Raffle Luncheon at the Seashore

Restaurant – City Island. Cost per person, $52. Enjoy their five selections of entrées you choose from. All served with antipasto to their delicious strawberry layered cake. Donations of gift cards are gratefully accepted. As in any of our functions, all profits are donated to our three charities.

For all of the above agendas, call Loretta at 718-671-2958, Annie E at 718-320-1874 or Lydia at 718-6713005, Monday to Saturday, 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., and 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Good health and healings are wished to all.

—Lydia Ruas

Co-op City Department of Public Safety (718) 671-3050 • www.ccpd.us.

If you SEE something, SAY something!

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Reflections

by Rabbi Solomon I. Berl Spiritual Leader of Young Israel Synagogue

Money and power do not really bring you happiness. Happiness does not depend on things, but on attitudes. No one is born happy, but all of us are born with the ability to create happiness. A laugh expresses the joy of living and costs nothing, and the person who laughs is a delight to be with.

But more important is enjoying life.

Someone once questioned a cler-

gyman, “How do you account for so much evil in the world?” The clergyman responded by asking, “How do you account for so much goodness in the world?”

There is evil in the world, but there is also goodness in the world.

We see what we choose to see. If we have the right perspective, we can see the beauty, the joy, the wonder of life all about us, and, most important, in us.

Men’s Club Traditional Synagogue

I would like to thank all of our friends who came with us to Atlantic City and made our trip a great success.

A great time was had by all.

The Men’s Club is going to run a trip to the TROPICANA CASINO in Atlantic City on SUNDAY, AUGUST 30.

The cost: $35 per person with a $25 slot and a $5 food voucher. Player may use any machine or table.

I would like to remind you that you need a Tropicana Casino Card or government photo ID card (such as a Driver or Non-Driver License or Passport) to get your bonus slot play.

Payment is due by August 24.

Please send checks and make it out to the following: Men's Club Traditional Synagogue of Co-op City, 120 Erdman Place, Building 27B, Bronx, NY 10475.

We provide a free snack going, play games, and on the return trip, we show a movie.

For reservations, call: Gary, (718) 671-8424, or Bruce, (718) 320-2234.

Please Note: PICK-UP TIMES HAVE CHANGED: Einstein Loop, 8:15 a.m.; Asch Loop, 8:25 a.m.; Dreiser Loop, 8:35 a.m.

Everyone is invited to all our functions. We hope you will join us.

Shalom!

—Bruce Gitelson

Fr. Taylor and the congregation of St. Joseph's cordially invite you to worship with us in Co-op City at 155 Dreiser Loop, lower level. All are welcome.

Weekly Schedule: Sunday service with Holy Communion and Sunday School are both at 9 a.m. Every 4th Sunday, our children participate in the reading of the lessons and every 5th Sunday, our young adults assist in the service. Bible study is held each

Wednesday at 7 p.m. Choir rehearsal is on Thursday at 7 p.m.

The (ECW) Episcopal Church Women meets immediately after service on the 1st 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 2nd Sunday of each month.

P.S. Summer Break: The Sunday School is officially on summer break.

Traditional Synagogue

Traditional Synagogue of Co-op City, Young Israel of Baychester, Section 5 at 120 Erdman Place (behind the lobby 27B), welcomes you to pray with them. Tel. for the Synagogue: 1718-379-6920.

Note: Our office hours are on Thursday from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. and on Sunday from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m.

Candle Lighting on Friday, Aug. 7, is at 7:45 p.m. p.m.

Shabbat ends today, Saturday, Aug. 1, at 9:02 p.m.

Coming Events Through the summer, Friday night services will be held at 7 p.m.

Services will be held today, Saturday, Aug. 1, at 9 a.m. Join Rabbi Daniel Sayani in prayer.

We hope that you will sign up to sponsor a Kiddish to take place after services on Saturdays.

Sunday, Aug. 2, bingo at 1 p.m.

Cost: $3 per person, includes snack and refreshments.

August 16 – Due to the bad winter, the Sisterhood brunch will take place on Sunday, August 16. Must be paid-up prior to the brunch.

For Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, we are happy to announce that Cantor Ringel will be returning to us.

Dues are due for both the synagogue and Sisterhood.

Good and Welfare Happy birthday to Nora Singer.

Keep open the date of November 8 for a Kosher Chinese luncheon. More details to follow at a later date.

Best wishes to all celebrating special occasions this month. We have tree certificates “in Honor of” or “in Memory of” a special occasion or a condolence.

The cost is $15 per tree.

If you are feeling under the weather, we wish you all a speedy recovery.

Mimi Berlofsky welcomes all calls at 347-427-4526.

We look forward to seeing you soon.

—Miriam Berlofsky

Young Israel of Co-op City (lower level of the Dreiser Loop shopping center) is a house of worship that opens its doors every morning from 6 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 7 p.m. Saturday morning

services start at 9 a.m., Rabbi Berl delivers his sermon at 10:30 a.m.

The Rabbi’s class on the Ethics of Our Fathers begins one hour before sunset every Saturday afternoon.

For office hours or any information you may seek, feel free to call (718) 671-2300 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.

The choir will continue to August 2 and then, together with all other groups, break for the remainder of summer returning to regular schedule on Sunday, September 13.

We look forward to welcoming everyone to service at 9:00 a.m. on Sunday, August 2, when we will celebrate the Tenth Sunday after Pentecost.

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.

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Faith @ Work Christian Church

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120 DeKruif Place (street level).

Praise and Worship begins at 9:30 a.m.

Church telephone: (347) 346-5790; email: fatwcc@aol.com.

Weekly Worship Experiences: 6:00 p.m., Wednesday Prayer Service; 6:30 p.m., Wednesday Bible Study; Sunday Morning Worship, 9:30 a.m.; Teen Church, 10 a.m., 2nd Sundays; Children's Church, 3rd Sundays (K-3); Older Children's Church, 4th Sundays (4th-7th).

Church Motto: "We are Christ-centered, family-focused with power and authority."

Church Mission: To empower, educate and motivate men, women, boys and girls to reach their full potential and live abundant lives through preaching and teaching the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

Come worship with us – where we honor tradition but are not bound by it!

All are welcome to join us any and

every Sunday because our goal is to share the Gospel of Jesus Christ, in LOVE, through teaching and preaching the Word of God from the Bible.

Tomorrow, August 2, is Education Sunday at FATWCC and we are pleased to welcome Rev. Dr. Dale Irvin, President of New York Theological Seminary and World Christianity Scholar as our Guest Preacher/Teacher! If you have never heard him preach, you don't want to miss this at 9:30 a.m. I'm asking all disciples of FATWCC to wear your church pride tee-shirts and come with your questions. We will celebrate the Lord's Supper following the sermon.

Better Youth Generation Performing Arts and Choir: We will be auditioning for 20 spots of youth between the ages of 7 and 18. This is a Christian-based group which will perform both Gospel and Inspirational

materials throughout the 5 boroughs and Lower-Westchester County. All graduating performers will receive a college scholarship.

Auditions will be scheduled and held September 12th from 12 p.m.-2 p.m.

HOLD THE DATE: 10th Church Anniversary…We would like to invite you to celebrate the life of our church on October 10 for our Anniversary Luncheon at Maestro's where Rev. Dr. Demetrius Carolina will be our guest preacher at noon. Adult tickets are $65 and children up to 12, $35. On Sunday, October 11th at 9:30 a.m., Rev. Dr. Carl Washington, Jr. will be our guest preacher. We are so excited with how God has used us in the community!

This is our first celebration in 10 years because we wanted to actually do work on God's behalf and the community before celebrating.

2nd Worship Service: Beginning

October 18th at 12 p.m., we will be adding an additional worship service!!

It will be a non-traditional Free 2 Worship Hour of Power!! We are so excited!! Like our current worship service, this will be for everyone!!! If you love Jesus and for whatever reason have felt marginalized and kept from him, this is for you!! If you're trying to start or grow a business and need Godlyencouragement and inspiration, this is for you!! If you are raising a family and want the guidance of the Holy Spirit, this is for you!! Prepare to join us!! If you are in between churches and want to take an active role in our preparation for this new move of God, please email Pastor Jenkins expressing your interest at fatwcc@aol.com. God will be praised!!

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

—Pastor Deborah D. Jenkins

“And not only that, but we also glory in tribulations, knowing that tribulation produces perseverance; and perseverance, character; and character, hope.” Romans 5:3-4 Spiritual Food For Thought: Take a close look, and you will see the flaws that could thwart your plans.

Incremental adjustments now will result in the changes necessary to achieve your goals, both spiritually and naturally. Do not be afraid to find your own errors. Error does not diminish your character, but gives a place for courage, humility, growth, and personal depth. Seek Christ for wisdom in all things.

On behalf of Pastors Boyce and Carol Landrum and the Greater Love family, we welcome and encourage you to fellowship with us. Greater Love is a teaching, preaching, tithing,

faith and Bible way ministry. We believe that anyone can be saved according to our foundational Scripture, Romans 10:9, “For if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.” Our vision is to change hearts, change minds and change lives by teaching you about the salvation that is graciously offered and freely given in Jesus Christ.

Prayer Meetings: All are invited to attend our weekly prayer meetings held on Wednesday from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Prayer warrior, Elder Vinetta Archer Dyer, will lead the fellowship.

August Calendar August 9th: Right Hand of Fellowship Ceremony August 16th: “The Disciples Speak”

– Students from the Discipleship Class share what they have learned during Part One of the program, together with Pastor Carol Landrum who will bring the Word.

August 30th: Friends & Family Day - We invite our neighbors from the Co-op City community to fellowship with the Greater Love family.

• All events occur during our 11:00 Sunday Morning Worship Service Greater Love Baptist Church is 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.

Weekly Schedule Church phone: 347-920-5607; Email: glcubc@optonline.net.

Sunday Bible School for Young

People: 10:00 a.m. (sharp) Sunday Morning Worship: 11:00 a.m.

Holy Communion – First Sunday Adult Bible Study/Discipleship Class: Tuesday evenings: 7:00 p.m.

Prayer Meeting: Wednesday afternoon, 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Training for Service - A Survey of the Bible: Thursdays at 7:00 p.m.

Family Movie Nite: Third Friday, 6:30 p.m. (Resumes Sept.)

Youth Bible Study/Rehearsal: 2nd & 4th Fri. at 6:30 p.m. (Resumes Sept.)

We currently accept non-perishable and toiletry donations for our Food Pantry. Feel free to stop in or give us a call. God bless all in the community who continue to support our pantry and Christian library.

—Pastor Carol Landrum

The Pentecostal Tabernacle invites everyone to worship service at 100 Co-op City Blvd., (Building 22A), main lobby, Bronx, N.Y. 10475.

Sundays: Sunday School for all age group begins at 10:30 a.m.

Midday worship service begins at 11:45 a.m.

Wednesdays: Prayer and fasting service will be held every Wednesday morning starting at 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Regular prayer meeting and Bible study will also be held every Wednesday evening starting at 7:30 p.m.

Fridays: Youth service will be held every Friday evening starting at 7:30 p.m.

FOCUS: A Transformed Life. The believer’s life is transformed by the power of God to a conquering lifestyle

through Christ Jesus. (ROMANS 12: 12,10-18).

I beseech you, therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service. And be not conformed to this world; but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect will of God. (10-18) Be kindly affection one to another with brotherly love, in honoring preferring one another. Not slothful in business, fervent in spirit, serving the Lord. Rejoicing in hope, patient in tribulation, continuing instant in prayer.

Distributing to the necessity of saints; given to hospitality. Bless them which persecute you, bless and curse not.

Rejoice with them that do rejoice and

weep with them that weep. Be of the same mind one toward another, mind not high things, but condescend to men of low estate. Be not wise in your own conceits Recompense to no man evil for evil, provide things honest in the sight of all men If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.

The plan of God for salvation of mankind spans all of time, bears the price tag of the blood of Jesus, and offers all people a brand new start. Paul expounded on these marvelous truths in the Book of Romans. We have read of the hopeless plight of sinful mankind, of the miracle of deliverance, and of the joyous promise of restoration. In Romans, chapter 12, Paul gave some very practical direction about the appli-

cation of this truth to our daily lives. It is essential that we have an understanding of foundational doctrines, such as faith, justification, and divine guidance.

But the Scriptures do not leave us to live our lives in the realm of the theoretical. This life changing gospel calls us to a place of commitment that will affect the way we live and how we interact with other people. It is important that we study the Bible every day and meditate on the word we will find grace, strength, joy, peace to overcome the trials of life. God’s grace is sufficient to keep us every day. Our duty is to remain faithful to God in whatever, area He has called us work.

For further information, call Rev. R. Sibblies, 718-324-0334, 718-320-4218 or 646-345-6707.

—Rev. R. Sibblies

Rev. Dr. Sheldon E. Williams and the Co-op City Baptist Church family invite you to join us tomorrow at 9 a.m. for worship service. We invite you to worship, study, and pray with us.

Summer schedule begins tomorrow and there will be only 1 worship service at 9 a.m. This summer schedule will remain in effect until Sunday,

September 13.

The Co-op City Baptist Church is located at 135 Einstein Loop, Room 50. Our telephone number is 718-3203774. Visit us on the web at www.coopcitybaptistchurch.org.

Mid-week worship service and Bible study classes are on hiatus for the summer and will resume on Wednesday, September 9. Prayer

Services are also on hiatus and will resume on Friday, September 11.

On Saturday, September 19, the 2016 Men’s and Women’s Day Committee will present a Fashion Show and Luncheon in Einstein Center (Room 38) from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. For additional information or to purchase tickets, please call 718-8629243, 718-671-1918 or the church at

718-320-3774.

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

—Hattie L. Lucas

Greater Love Baptist Church

Pentecostal Tabernacle

Co-op City Baptist Church

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Employees are responsible for submitting the transfer forms in person to the Human Resources Department.

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Parking Facilities Assistant Director Ideal candidate will be assigned to Riverbay’s on-site Parking Facilities Office. Ideal candidate will perform all Assistant Director duties. Position responsible for managing, coordinating and maintaining the operations of an in-house administered parking facility in an efficient and courteous manner in accordance with all Riverbay Parking guidelines and standards. This position requires the supervision of others. Candidate must be detail oriented coupled with excellent customer service skills.

Job Description: Ideal candidate will: • Responsible for providing operational directions to

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Departmental Staff Management • Ensure operations coverage for various shifts • Handle weekly payroll, scheduling, time off requests • Prepare and maintain cooperator parking violation/neglected vehicle records • Oversee investigation of cooperator complaints and disputes • Oversee field operations such as cleaning, painting, construction and snow removal • Prepare and issue staff policies and procedures to department staff • Enforce departmental staff compliance with policies and procedures • Assign monthly garage inspection reports to supervisors • Perform periodic inspections of garages and blacktop areas • Assist in preparation of department monthly report.

• Assist in accounting and reconciliation of department cash collections.

• Coordinate response to after-hour parking facility emergencies

• Perform interviews and process hiring recommendations of department job applicants.

• Represent the Parking Facilities Dept. at the Cooperator Orientation meetings • Represent the Parking Facilities Dept. at Board of Directors meetings Job Requirements: HS Diploma or equivalent is required/college degree is a plus; Candidate should have a working knowledge in Microsoft Office that includes MS Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint & Adobe products; Candidate should be able to type 30 to 40 wpm; Must be available for emergency work; Must be able to read and write in English; Bi-Lingual is a plus; Must have Valid Driver’s License in NY, NJ, CT or PA; Knowledge of Yardi is a plus.

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CCPD

house keys separate from car keys when utilizing valet service. Never place identifying information on keys.

Consider purchasing a burglar alarm and set it every time you leave the house or when you go to sleep.

Do not reward the burglar who does get in. If, despite your precautions, a burglar does get in, don’t reward him with a large sum of cash and jewelry.

Never keep large sums of cash in your home. Keep jewelry not often worn in a safe deposit box. Consider purchasing a high quality personal safe for short term storage of certain valuables. Inventory valuables and keep receipts in a safe place in the event that you are the victim of a burglary. Never enter your apartment if you believe it has been burglarized. The burglar could still be in the apartment. You also do not want to ruin evidence, such as fingerprints, before they are collected by the police.

As summer is in full swing, there is an increase in vehicle and pedestrian traffic. Always be alert to driving hazards. Summer time means school buses are still on the road, often at less predictable hours. Never pass a stopped school bus with a STOP sign displayed or its red lights flashing. This means children are loading or unloading. Be aware of pedestrians and bike riders

MetroCard Bus to visit Co-op City this month

The MetroCard Bus will be visiting all three Co-op City locations again this 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 6 and again on Thursday, August 20, 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 Einstein Loop (Elgar Place) from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

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).

For more MetroCard information, please visit MTA’s website at www.mta.info and click on Fares and Tolls.

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when operating a motor vehicle. Bike riders must refrain from riding bicycles near buildings and shopping centers. Bicycle riders must give pedestrians the same level of respect that they expect from motor vehicles. Everyone needs to share the road safely.

Never operate a motor vehicle if you have consumed alcoholic beverages. Always buckle your seatbelt; it will save your life in a serious collision. Avoid distractions and excess speed when driving; these are the two leading causes of collisions within New York State.

Always remember, if you see something, say something. If you see suspicious persons or hear suspicious noise coming from you neighbor’s apartment, a burglary could be taking place, notify the authorities.

Townhouse residents should also be vigilant for persons loitering about the townhouse areas. Recently, a shopping cart was utilized to attempt to ram a townhouse door and gain entry. Report any unusual activities as soon as possible. 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

GARAGE 1 **ADVISORY NOTICE**

Please be advised that specific sections of Garage #1 will be under construction as of Tuesday, Aug. 4th.

The locations are as follows:

• The roof will be closed • The B side of the 5th floor will be open • ½ of the A & C sides and all of the D side of the 5th floor will be closed • All ramps will be open Please ensure that your vehicle has been removed from the above mentioned location no later than 7 a.m., Tuesday, Aug. 4th, 2015. If not, your vehicle may be towed at your expense.

We ask that you please drive slowly, cautiously and adhere to the posted traffic signage.

We apologize for the inconvenience and thank you in advance for your cooperation.

—Parking Facilities Dept.

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

Lt. Pam Apollo would also like to thank my loyal readers who stop by to say hello or who provide feedback and suggest topics for future articles. A special shout out to the townhouse residents I have spoken to this past week.

Thank you and enjoy your summer.

Public Safety Blotter: July 25, 2015

July 25 - S/O 99 Einstein Loop One male was arrested for fleeing the scene of an accident, unlicensed operator and aggravated unlicensed operator 3rd degree. The individual was issued three (3) Universal Summonses, processed and released.

July 25 - 920 Baychester Avenue One male was arrested for Criminal Trespass, issued a Universal Summons and released.

GARAGE 6 **ADVISORY NOTICE**

Please be advised that specific sections of Garage #6 will be under construction and closed as of Monday, July 20th.

The locations are as follows:

• Entire 6th floor & the roof will be open • The 6th floor down ramp will be a dead end • ½ of the A & C sides and ALL of the B side of the 5th floor will be closed • The D side of the 5th floor will accommodate twoway traffic •The 5th floor UP & DOWN ramp will accommodate two-way traffic • ½ of the A & C sides and ALL of the B side of the 4th floor will be closed • The 4th floor, D side will accommodate two-way traffic • The 3rd – 4th floor up ramp will be closed • The 4th floor down ramp will be a dead end • The 3rd floor will accommodate one-way traffic • The 3rd floor up ramp will accommodate two-way traffic Please ensure that your vehicle has been removed from the above mentioned location no later than 7 a.m., Monday, July 20th. If not, your vehicle may be towed at your expense.

We apologize for the inconvenience and thank you in advance for your cooperation.

—Parking Facilities Dept.

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