Co-op City Times 08/04/18

Victorious Again!

Vol. 53 No. 31

Saturday, August 4, 2018

Bronx BP recommends Against Bartow Avenue Animal Care Center

Borough President shows support for Co-op City

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President’s Message ough President Ruben nyc.gov). He needs to hear our voluminous Diaz Jr. for not approvapplause to a strength ing the proposed aniPresident greater than our outmal shelter on Bartow reach to his office prior Avenue. While I do to his decision on the animal realize there were some coopshelter. I urge everyone who erators who were in favor of reached out to his office and the shelter, there was an overattended the public hearings whelming number of cooperto express their opinion about ators who did not want to see the animal shelter being built the shelter on Bartow Avenue in our community without for various reasons. Now the our input to do so once question goes before Mayor again, this time to thank the de Blasio. I hope he listens borough president for supporting this to this community as our borough president listened! community.

Please take the time to send BorThe biggest kudos go out to Co-op ough President Diaz an email to City shareholders who once again thank him for hearing your concerns (Continued on page 2)

Linda Berk

Soundview Ferry Service Starts Aug. 15

Once again it was made clear that someone is listening to Co-op City as Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. echoed many of the arguments made by dozens of Co-op City residents who spoke out against the animal shelter on Bartow Avenue as he issued a detailed statement on Monday evening recommending against placing the proposed Bronx animal shelter on Bartow Avenue.

This is the second defeat for developers of the Bronx Animal Care Center and their supporters as the project goes through the Uniformed Land Use Review Procedure (ULURP). In June, Community (Continued on page 4)

BY BILL STUTTIG

At 106, Life’s Still A Party!

Ferry service from Clason Point Park in Soundview will begin on Aug. 15, offering an option for residents traveling into Manhattan. The long-promised plan for a train station in Co-op City remains a distant hope.

The Soundview Route will run from the Soundview section of the Bronx (Clason Point Park), to East 90th Street on the Upper East Side, to East 34th Street, ending at Wall Street/Pier 11. The trip will take approximately 54 minutes from start to finish.

A new route on the Lower East Side will also begin on that date. The Lower East Side Route will run from Wall Street/Pier 11, to Corlears Hook, to Stuyvesant Cove, East 34th Street, and end in Long Island City, Queens, a 32minute trip from start to finish. Schedules for the new routes are available on the NYC Ferry website (www.ferry.nyc) and will be accessible on the NYC Ferry app prior to launch.

“We’re excited to launch NYC Ferry service in the Bronx, the Upper East Side and the Lower East Side, which have historically been (Continued on page 4)

BY JIM ROBERTS

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More than 100 members of JASA’s Bartow Senior Center threw a party to celebrate 106 years of the good life being lived by longtime Co-op City resident Louise Signore. Louise, who survived a mugging in her building three years ago only to return to the senior center weeks later as active and as upbeat as ever, said that the secret to her longevity is staying active and having fun which she did at her birthday party on Wednesday, eating, dancing and posing for photos with dozens of her longtime Co-op City friends.

After the festivities, she thanked everyone for the efforts and good wishes. She said: “To Ann Mancrieffe and JASA, and all my family friends in Co-op City, thank you from the bottom of my heart for celebrating with me my 106th birthday. The pouring out of love was beautifully overwhelming and there are no words to express my gratitude. Thank you for all the wonderful gifts and greetings.

It’s a day I will never forget.”

Photo by Ralph Henriquez See page 8 for more photos

This week, Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. joined Community Board #10 and Councilman Andy King in saying “no” to the building of an animal shelter in Bay Plaza Mall across from Co-op City. Co-op City offers a resounding “Thank you” to Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. for supporting us. We spoke up and he listened!

Let Borough President Diaz know how much you appreciate him standing with our community. Call his office at (718) 5903500; email him at webmail@bronxbp.nyc.gov. You may also connect with him on Twitter @rubendiazjr, and on Facebook @ rubendiazjr.

Bronx Borough

President Ruben Diaz Jr.

2018-2019 Board Committee Chairs Have Been Appointed

Riverbay Board President Linda Berk has appointed the officers of the 2018-2019 Board committees, which are made up of Board members and shareholders, and meet during the year to provide policy recommendations for the full Board’s consideration.

“Board committees are an important part of the work the Board does,” said Board President Berk.

“Through the work of the committees, the Board should have a mechanism to identify areas that

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• Search for 1970’s time capsule and planting of current time capsule for the future showed their might as a community to speak out and show up when necessary. As • Woman’s Month female music festival we did with the billboards on Bartow Avenue, we made our position known to the • Various cultural music performances powers that be, that this community cares about our environment and we want to Rebranding be part of any discussions and decisions that impact our quality of life.

As a part of the 50th anniversary, we will use this benchmark to rebrand ourMetro North selves back to Co-op City as opposed to Riverbay. We, as a community, are Co-op The day after Bob Klehammer, Noel Ellison and myself met with the borough City, not Riverbay Corporation. We will revert to a previous logo loved by many, a president’s Planning Department, I received an invitation to be included in the Working Group for the planning phase of the four Metro North stations being retro look for our 50th anniversary. You will begin to see the new logo soon.

Bingo Hall Lease built in the Bronx, a committee chaired by the borough president. I would like to After nearly seven years of trying, Riverbay Corporation believe that they heard our message that you cannot build in finally leased the former Bingo Hall to Envy Nails for the our community, impact our lives and not include us in the disThis budget is a very development of a nail salon and spa. This will be a spa similar cussion and planning of these projects. As a member of the phase, I will have the opportunity to emphasize the to what is located in Bay Plaza. The lease will provide a net planning responsible approach to needs of our community. income of $340,000 annually. There were arguments to not celebrating the important If you have any thoughts and ideas, feel free to let me know accept the lease and continue to plan a community center in the milestone of 50 years of what they are. I do know that we are concerned about traffic location, something we have not done in three years. While I affordable, diverse, through Section 5, cars and mass transit. To that end, while parkfought the battle to put a community center in this location five cooperative housing, the ing is not part of the station plans, it should be included with a years ago, in my opinion, to not accept this lease would be irrebiggest and best in this sponsible. A ten-year lease represents $3.4 million. third party on the other side of the tracks. That could help relieve When we tried to have the venue converted into a commuthe traffic that comes through our community. We can look forcountry! ward to a public working session for Co-op City in the spring. In nity center in 2014 we had three architects render designs and the meantime, I will keep you abreast of developments. one was chosen by the majority of the Board. At that time, 50th Anniversary Plans based on three very different designs, I believed that the space was not a good In recent editions of the Co-op City Times, a couple of directors’ viewpoints space for a community center. I liked some designs better than others, but none of them gave this community what it needs. I believe we deserve a state-of-the-art mentioned that the expense for the year-long celebration of our 50th anniversary facility designed to be a community center, not a make-shift from a very awkward would cost $400,000! As I have always said, FACTS MATTER! The Board was presented a budget of approximately $336,000 in expenses and estimated income space. As a clothing designer, it would be like me trying to make a pair of pants of roughly $292,000 based on ticket sales to the gala, journal ads, major donations, out of a dress. It would be best to go buy a new pair of pants! sponsorships and merchandise sales. That budget was approved. We have already This community has other options for a community center (some of which I received commitments in donations and interest in sponsorship and journal ads, will discuss in the future), even if we had to do it ourselves. The new lease income gives us cash flow to raise the money. That gives us the opportunity to and the income number is conservative so that, if anything, we have a positive surprise in the end. If we have a worse case scenario, the cost to the corporation have a state-of–the-art community center and the lease income. would not be more than $150,000. However, I believe that is very unlikely based As always, I am interested in your thoughts and ideas. Please write me at on the response we are getting already. This worst case scenario represents Lberk@riverbayboard.com or 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475. You can .0006% of our annual budget, and, even combined with the entire Board expenses, leave a message at the Board office at 347-913-4224.

Thank you for your time! does not significantly impact our budget in such a way as to warrant a carrying charge increase. To conflate the two is just wrong. This has been a false threat levied at the community. All corporations spend for incidental or supplementary expenses. It is important to know and understand the impact that expense has on your total budget and/or the impact it could have on raising prices. This budget is a very responsible approach to celebrating the important milestone of 50 years of affordable, diverse, cooperative housing, the biggest and best in this country!

In my opinion, for anyone to suggest that the planning committee or myself asked the corporation to spend $400,000 is disingenuous and manipulative. We already have enough of that going on in Washington; we do not need it in our community.

To give you an idea of the kinds of programming we are planning, here is a preliminary list of activities: • Pioneer Day (outdoor celebration of original and current shareholders) • Broadway in the Boros (Broadway play snippets performed at Co-op City) and/or Public Theater performance • Bronx Week major event • Celebrity basketball game • Youth basketball clinic • Mural competition to paint the wall in Bartow courtyard • Planetarium night at Truman • Bronx Symphony performance • Juneteenth themed summer fair with parade • Carnival • Co-op City History seminars • Freedomland dedication with additional displays • Oral history catalogued with the Public Library

President’s Report

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Gil Scott Heron Exhibit at Drammeh Center until Aug. 9 The Drammeh Center is hosting an exhibition of “Translation: A Visualization of the Music and Writings of Gil Scott Heron” until Aug. 9. The Drammeh Center is located at 140 DeKruif Place (ground level of Building 6). The exhibit will run weeknights from 5:30 p.m.-8 p.m., and Saturday, noon-4 p.m. The gallery is closed on Sundays.

Artist and curator Stacey Ann Ellis uses Gill Scott Heron’s music as a template for art constructs. Her installation, “Toast to the People,” named after Scott Heron’s song, is the anchor of the exhibit. The exhibit is accompanied by the ambient sounds of Scott Heron’s masterful works and a video of the artist describing her work.

Velocity Track Club Holds Orientation Velocity Track Club is holding orientation for the upcoming season on Thursday, August 23, at 7 p.m.

Orientation will be held at 2049 Bartow Ave., in the Bartow Community Center, rm. 28. A parent must attend orientation for the child to be eligible to try out.

Since 2015, Velocity Track Club athletes have won over 59 national medals and even broke an AAU Junior Olympic record. For additional information, visit velocitytrack.org or contact Coach Winston Dinkins at 914-441-6196.

need attention, to motivate thinking of new ideas and to provide recommendations to the Board. The value of the committees is that they are made up of shareholders who should be working from a vantage point of experience as a resident.”

Once again this year, to improve efficiency of the work done in the committees, some will remain under the purview of the Riverbay Board, while others are placed under the Riverbay Fund. The committees that will be overseen by the Riverbay Fund are Community Relations, Education, History and the Youth Committees. Second Vice President Rod Saunders, president of the Riverbay Fund, will continue to chair the Board’s Education Committee. Director Leah Richardson will chair the Community Relations Committee, Director Kevin Lambright will chair the Youth Committee and First Vice President Bernard Cylich will maintain chairmanship of the History Committee.

“The History Committee is diligently working on the historical factors of Co-op City for the 50th Anniversary,” said Board President Berk.

Several other directors will continue their work in the committees they chaired last year, including Andrea Leslie who will continue to chair the Audit Committee this year, as well as the Disabilities Committee; Board Treasurer Sonia Feliciano, chair of the Buildings & Grounds Committee; First Vice President Bernard Cylich, chair of the Construction/Power Plant/ Restorations Committee; Junius Williams, chair of the Cooperator Appeals Committee; and Leah Richardson, chair of the IT Committee. Director Richardson will also chair next year’s Riverbay Board Election Committee which she served on this year alongside Director Claudia Sampson. In addition, she will take over the helm of the Parking Facilities Committee.

Other returning committee chairs are Second Vice President Rod Saunders on the Legislative Committee and Director Jerome Rice as chair of the Security Committee.

This year, the Commercial Leasing and Sales Committees

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will be chaired separately. Director Francine Reva Jones will continue with the Residential Sales Committee and Director Leslie Peterson will head up the Commercial Leasing Committee. Director Claudia Sampson was also tapped to chair the board’s Committee on Committees.

The Labor Committee and Budget & Finance Committee will be comprised of the Board as a whole.

Any shareholder who is interested in serving on a particular Board committee(s) may contact the chair of the respective committee or the Riverbay Corporation Board Office, 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, N.Y. 10475; 347-913-4224/5/6.

Membership is limited and all appointments will be determined by the chair of each committee.

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RIVERBAY BOARD COMMITTEES – 2018-2019

RIVERBAY FUND OFFICERS – 2018-2019

Audit Committee – Andrea Leslie, chair Budget & Finance Committee – Board as a whole Buildings & Grounds Committee – Sonia Feliciano, chair Commercial Leasing Committee – Leslie Peterson, chair Committee on Committees – Claudia Sampson, chair Construction/Power Plant/Restorations Committees – Bernie Cylich, chair Cooperator Appeals – Junius Williams, chair Disabilities Committee – Andrea Leslie, chair IT Committee – Leah Richardson, chair Labor Committee – Board as a whole Legislative Committee – Rod Saunders, chair Parking Facilities Committee – Leah Richardson, chair Residential Sales Committee – Francine Reva Jones, chair Security Committee – Jerome Rice, chair 2019 Election Committee – Leah Richardson, chair

President: Rod Saunders — First Vice President: Linda Berk Treasurer: Jerome L. Rice — Assistant Treasurer: Mary Pearson Secretary: Francine Reva Jones —Assistant Secretary: Leslie Peterson

RIVERBAY FUND COMMITTEES – 2018-2019 Community Relations – Leah Richardson, chair Education Committee – Rod Saunders, chair History Committee – Bernard Cylich, chair Youth Committee – Kevin Lambright, chair

Riverbay Summer Intern Spotlight

Tunes on Tuesdays The Summer Outdoor Concert Series, sponsored by the Riverbay Fund and Council Member Andy King, continues this week with Inner Roots, at the August 14 Tunes on Tuesdays, 7 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. on the Section 1 Greenway stage, 140 Benchley Place.

Come out and lively-up yourself!

Wicked Wednesdays returns on August 15, with Raine Torae, on the Section 5 Greenway, 120 Erskine Pl. Grab a blanket or lawn chair and come enjoy these free summer concerts.

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

The 2018 Riverbay Institute Summer Internship Program kicked off on July 9. This week, we spotlight intern Beatrice Duruwaa, who was assigned to the Buildings and Grounds Department. Some of Beatrice’s responsibilities so far have involved gardening, especially upkeep of flower beds, garbage disposal and helping to keep her assigned sector clean for the enjoyment of cooperators. Beatrice is currently a rising senior at Bronx High School of Science and plans to study women’s health in college. If you see Beatrice in your travels around Co-op City, be sure to thank her for the work she and the other interns are doing this summer to improve the curb appeal of Co-op City.

Photo by Brandon Ortiz

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Board #10 voted unanimously against placing the shelter on Bartow Avenue. The ULURP process will continue later this year with a review by the City Planning Commission followed by the City Council.

While conceding that an animal shelter is badly needed in the Bronx to help save and find homes for many lost and abandoned pets, in his statement he said that Bartow Avenue near Co-op City is not the site for such a facility.

In announcing his recommendation against the site, he stated: “First and foremost, I once again find myself confounded as to why little, if any, outreach was apparently made by the city to the host community (Co-op City). At my public hearing the applicant stated that 14 sites were reviewed yet I was not aware that such a review was being undertaken. I cannot help but think that had my office been aware that this process was underway, a suitable site that satisfied all stakeholders could have been identified.”

In reviewing the history of the process, President Diaz pointed out that 40 members of the public spoke at a hearing at his office on July 19th, with 24 speaking out against the shelter, most, if not all, of those from Co-op City. He also mentioned that emails and petition signatures against the Bartow Avenue site largely came from Co-op City residents while those who expressed in writing their favor for the Bartow Avenue site were largely from other areas in the Bronx.

In explaining his recommendation against the development, Borough President Diaz referred to and agreed with many of the arguments made by the Co-op City opposition, including the community’s long-held wishes that that particular parcel of long-vacant city-owned land directly across from Co-op City be used for a recreational or community center.

It was reported by AM New York in late June, and reiterated at the hearing on July 19th, that a firm hired by real estate developers connected with the Project Hope senior home adjacent to the vacant land have also been lobbying city officials to use the land for additional affordable housing for seniors.

But as of now, the Mayor’s office seems to be firmly behind the effort to use the land for the Bronx Animal Care Center scheduled for opening in 2024. Jeff Dupee, Deputy Commissioner of the Mayor’s Community Affairs Unit, did most of the presenting in favor of the Bartow site at both the Community Board’s and the BP’s hearing.

But nevertheless, Borough President Diaz sided with Co-op City residents as he explained his recommendation against the development. In making his argument he specifically referred to placement of the Bronx Animal Care Center in the extreme northeast corner of the Bronx away from adequate public transportation which would not allow residents of other areas of the Bronx, particularly the west Bronx, to reach it easily.

He also referred to the fact that the community directly across the street from the proposed animal shelter, Co-op City, has a no pet policy except in the case of service or support animals.

He also referred to the prevalent traffic congestion in the area of Bartow Avenue and the huge Bay Plaza shopping complex by stating: “This concern is exacerbated when considering that the proposed animal shelter is also envisioned as a regional destination.”

He concluded his explanation of his recommendation, “I applaud the applicant’s vision for a full service animal shelter in the Bronx. As such, my office is well-prepared to assist the applicant in seeking out an alternative location for this facility. Key to this search will be a more centralized location so as to maximize accessibility for Bronx residents, especially those reliant on public transportation.

“I concur with Community Board 10 and the ardent sentiments of the residents of Co-op City as I recommend disapproving this application. I urge the City Council member to do the same.”

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transit deserts,” NYCEDC President James Patchett said in a statement. “For the same cost of a subway ride, New Yorkers that live and work in these communities will now have a fast, affordable and convenient way to get around the city.”

“With the launch of the 2018 routes, NYC Ferry is excited to expand across New York Harbor and continue to build neighborhood connections to the Bronx, Upper East Side and the Lower East Side,” said Cameron Clark, SVP of NYC Ferry operated by Hornblower. “We encourage everyone to hop on board and explore these new, affordable routes that will enhance commutes and shorten travel times for thousands of New Yorkers.”

Since its launch in May 2017, NYC Ferry has served over 5 million riders across the Astoria, East River, South Brooklyn and Rockaway routes. Last month, NYC Ferry welcomed the arrival of Ocean Queen Rockstar, the first of six higher-capacity 350-passenger vessels to accommodate high ridership demand.

NYC Ferry has already employed over 325 people to fill positions such as captains, deckhands, customer service agents, ticketing, operations and more. New Yorkers of all backgrounds and skill levels are welcome to apply. Jobseekers can apply directly at ferry.nyc.

With 21 landings across New York City, NYC Ferry operated by Hornblower is providing a new and affordable transit option for traditionally underserved communities and where jobs and housing are growing rapidly.

City Councilman Andy King said in June that he will side with the consensus of the wishes of the Co-op City community. He sat in on the Community Board #10 hearing on June 18th and asked for a show of hands as to who was opposed from the more than 200 at the hearing. Eighty-five percent (85%) of the room raised their hand and the councilman seemed to have his mind made up from that point on. Councilman King also sent a representative to the BP’s hearing on July 19th who read a statement expressing opposition to the Bartow Avenue location.

Councilman King’s opposition is key because the rest of the council generally sides with the position of the councilmember representing the district of the development in question.

Councilman King said this week that he will continue to oppose the animal shelter because the neighborhood has spoken and it is clear that the vast majority of Co-op City residents are opposed. He added that the vacant Gun Hill Road parcel, the former site of a golf driving range, is a viable alternative because it does not impact on any adjacent residential communities while providing easy access to local highways.

Earlier this week, several Riverbay Board Directors who attended and spoke at the BP’s hearing expressed their agreement with BP Diaz’s decision.

Second Vice President Rod Saunders explained: “I know that Borough President Diaz had to weigh several factors like potentially losing a $60 million investment in his borough, not gaining a 100 jobs in the Bronx, and the disappointment of those who responsibly advocated for the shelter. But in the final analysis, Borough President Diaz listed as support for his decision, the very objection points made by the people of the Co-op City community, Community Board #10, Councilman King and Assemblyman Benedetto for not building the proposed animal shelter at the location here in Co-op City. I believe that the Bronx can get a new animal shelter, and if Community Board #12 would have no objection, the former golf range at the end of Gun Hill Road would be a far better choice.”

Newly elected Board Secretary Mary Pearson said that right from the start of the review process it was clear that Bartow Avenue was a poor choice of location for the animal shelter specifically because it is not convenient to the rest of the Bronx except for Co-op City which, ironically enough, has no-pet policy, except for service animals.

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It’s

HAPPENING in Co-op City !

Local Exhibit Features Music and Writings Of Gil Scott Heron

(L-R) Iman Drammeh, founder of the Drammeh Center; host of the Translation A Visualization of the Music and Writings of Gil Scott Heron; Stacey Ann Ellis, artist; Ms. Mimi Little, personal assistant to Gil Scott Heron; "JW", good friend to Mr. Heron; Glenn Turner, aka Harrmonikia Musik and member of Gil Scott Heron's Amnesia Express band; and Dr. Jones, doctor, alumni of John Photos courtesy of the Drammeh Center and Francine Reva Jones Hopkins University which both he and Mr. Heron attended.

Artist Stacey Ellis stands next to her painting of Gil Scott Heron.

A visualization of the music and writings of Gil Scott-Heron was translated by artist Stacey Ann Ellis last Saturday, July 28, at the exhibit’s opening reception held at the Drammeh Center, 140 DeKruif Place (Building 6).

Artist Stacey Ann Ellis stated: “The intent of my work is to birth discussions in communities about the state of our world and of America, in particular. The legacy of activism music that Mr. Heron has left America is the facilitator for this work. It is one thing to do artwork that is visually stimulating, but another matter in doing work that speaks to current events and issues that affect everyone. I sincerely hope that these works do stimulate thought, conversation and action in communities towards bettering our world.”

The exhibit is ongoing until August 9. Gallery hours are Monday-Thursday, 5:30-8 p.m. and Saturday, noon-4 p.m. All are invited to attend.

Stacey Ellis explains the intricacies of her work.

The exhibit at the Drammeh Center features not only the art, but music of Gil Scott Heron in the background and a videotaped interview with the artist, Ms. Ellis.

Send us your photos!

If you are attending a community event, send us your photos! Submissions can be sent to cctimes@riverbaycorp.com

Gil Scott Heron was also a prolific writer in addition to being a musician.

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

– •the– authenticity • – • – of•– – • Anonymous – – • –Letters • – •cannot – •exceed – •–350•words.

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

Letters to the Editor

Thank you, Matthew Cruz

About Digital Door Bells

To the Editor: As a retired Certified TOGAF IT Architect, my intent is to articulate subtle differences between surveillance cameras and digital door bells vis `a vis the proposed ban on surveillance cameras being attached to apartment doors.

The labeling of a digital doorbell as a “surveillance camera” is technically incorrect. Surveillance cameras are primarily closed-circuit television (CCTV) whose signals are not publicly distributed, but strategically placed and monitored for security purposes, such as, cameras at the entrance of lobby entrances, elevators, laundry rooms, etc. These cameras are monitored by our Public Safety Department.

In contrast, “Digital Door Bells” are based on motionenabled Internet Protocol (IP) cameras which only work on the shareholder’s privately-owned WI-FI network. The Wi-Fi then transmits the sound of a doorbell chime directly to an application (APP) on a smartphone or digitally configured devices (e.g. home computer). Major differentiators of digital door bells from surveillance cameras are wireless installation, battery operation, the ability to customize “sensor perimeters” and hours of activation. Based on your hallway layout and neighbors’ privacy concerns, you can configure the camera’s span of visitor-detection, using Motion Zones (1, 2, 3 feet), to be as close to your door as 1 foot. Only when reaching this proximity or if your doorbell is rung will the sensor (chime) sound. Camera activation can last for up to 30 seconds, unless you are engaged in a conversation with the visitor (at home or away).

I believe the benefits of shareholders taking personal accountability of their co-op security, which begins at their front door, far outweighs privacy concerns. Burglars usually start their robbery attempt by ringing the doorbell to determine if anyone’s home. This 21st Century device and its built-in video camera, with two-way communication, directly addresses this evil-use case by discouraging the unwanted visitor to assume that you are always at home.

After the reviews of all your comments, as provided to Riverbay Management before or during the September Open Board Meeting, it is my hope that Management opts to allow us to join the rest of the 21st Century digital doorbell community.

—Antonio Codrington

Access-A-Ride

To the Editor: In response to John Rose’s scooter issue, I just happened to see a feature on “Inside City Hall” on NY1 channel 8 recently. It dealt with an Access-a-Ride pilot program using an on-demand ride hailing app that accommodates wheelchair and scooter paratransit users.

Twelve hundred of the city’s 140,000 disabled riders are loving the app which is saving wait time, travel time, and aggravation, according to the TV spot. Interviewed at a Brooklyn MTA meeting, one advocate said, “The worst day on the subway is better than the best day on Access-a-Ride.”

He went on to say the service’s nickname of Stress-a-Ride could become Success-a-Ride if the program were expanded.

Currently, the pilot is allocated to spend $60 million. Advocates say by including disability-equipped yellow cabs, the average $70 per ride cost of Access-A–Ride could be halved.

More information about this on-demand paratransit pilot program can be found in an article at: www.mv-1.us/paratransit-success-in-nyc and in a November 2017 MTA press release at www.mta.info/press-release/nyc-transit/mtaoffers-first-ever-real-time-demand-service-access-rideusers. I found these pages and others by googling/bing-ing "NYC paratransit pilot program."

—Mary Pearson 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.

To the Editor: On June 28, I, Marie Smith; Robert Hedgepeth, president; Bill Gordon, vice president of Section 5 Building Association; Pauline Warren, president of Building 34 & Brenda Gladden, president of Building 28, met with Matthew Cruz, district manager of Community Board 10.

The purpose of this meeting was to do a walk around Section 5 and bring to his attention areas where we need help with various official government agencies in responding to requests that have gone unanswered, such as, the ponding of water outside of the barber shop which could cause mosquito infestation, same problem in front of PS 160; absence of a Safety School Zone Speed Sign by this school; no pedestrian signs either with Hutchinson River Parkway East (HRPE) being so heavily travelled; no street lighting on our bicycle-walkway path coming from the Bay Plaza Mall; used Jersey barriers, cracked and broken and originally from Coney Island; litter problems all throughout Section 5, particularly by Building 29 behind the fence by killer curve, Stilwell Ave., behind bus stops across the street from buildings on HRPE by P.S.160; foul odor emanating from a manhole cover by Building 28B. This issue was taken care of in the past, but it continues every year.

Mr. Cruz has fought the fight with us regarding the monopole by the 7-Eleven property and he and Community Board #10 almost voted unanimously against the proposed $60M animal shelter.

—Marie Smith

A Complicated Experience To the Editor: Our vision to use the former Bingo Hall as a Youth Enrichment Center to create an exhibit and instruction center and environment for enrichment where learning and various applications of knowledge are always on display vanished in 2015 when the Board approved Resolution 15-69 to lease the bingo hall at market rent because HUD would not approve a below market rate lease to the Riverbay Fund for a youth center. We wanted our youth to be surrounded by inventions and creations that peak their intellectual curiosity, that make them want to learn how what they are seeing was made and then take that knowledge to create or invent something of their own design.

The lesson I learned as a leader/advocate is that you cannot aspire to great things when the political environment that surrounds you is non-supportive. However, it appears that times have changed.

CB#10 announced last week that they are seeking input from Co-op City for Capital Expense Requests. While serving as a Board member for the past six (6) years, I voted for Resolution 17-39 to rescind Resolution #17-33 to "donate" land to the city for a waterfront park. This is your land. Keep your eyes on the prize!

Save These Dates: Saturday, August 18, Section 5 Family Fun Day! Admission is free and everyone is invited to attend.

On Saturday, October 6, the annual College, Career & Job Fair will be held at a new location, College of New Rochelle, Co-op City campus) due to upcoming repairs at Dreiser Auditorium. To volunteer, email me at evelyntinez@aol.com.

—Evelyn M. Turner

Important Notice to Shareholders of Building 13 Building 13

Current Lease Expiration Date

New 3 yr.

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CCPD Urges Residents To BEAT The HEAT For Summer Safety

violations. Parents need to make certain children are aware of these rules.

This summer has not had as many record hot Swimming is a great way to cool off in the summer, but it has its hazards. days as years of past. However, it seems like we are Never swim alone or allow children to swim alone. It is best to swim at pools and going through a stretch of days with warmer tembeaches which have lifeguards on duty if that is possible. Be sure that adults and peratures, high humidity and some thunderstorm children are aware of water safety rules. Ocean conditions may change suddenly during extreme temperatures resulting in large waves and rip currents. activity.

Lightning can suddenly appear during periods of high temperatures. Remember, Excess heat presents a health threat to all persons, if you can hear thunder, lightning is close enough to strike. Never stay in a pool, but even more so for the very young and the elderly. It is lake or ocean if you can hear thunder. Lightning can (Continued on page 26) essential for all persons to consume water on a regular basis even before they feel thirsty. Dehydration is the most common cause of Emergency Room visits during hot weather. Try to stay in an air conFor information on CONTRACT OPPORTUNITIES ONLY, please contact: ditioned location and avoid exertion while the heat Lenya Garcia at Lgarcia@riverbay corp.com; and Anatoliy Budnitskiy at abudnitskiy@riverbaycorp.com. wave continues.

Please note that emails should be sent to both parties.

All apartments within Co-op City are air condiPlease DO NOT email resumes for EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES to the aforementioned emails. tioned. To enjoy the maximum benefit from your air For EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES, please see bottom of the employment listings for specific directions. conditioner, it is essential to keep all windows closed at all times. Keeping windows open not only reduces CONTRACT OPPORTUNITIES the efficiency of your air conditioner, but also may There are no contract opportunities to list this week. Please check back again next week. result in flooding and condensation within your apartment. Cooperators may be liable for this type of EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES damage. Open windows also may result in children throwing items out of the windows. Community Complaints may be issued for these violations.

Despite the heat, some persons may still choose to bicycle ride. Drinking plenty of water is essential when bicycle riding in the heat. Water bottle holders on the frame of the bicycle or a backpack type hydration system are good options. In Co-op City, it is most important that bicycle riders pay attention to Riverbay Corporation’s rules as they pertain to bike riding. Bicycle riding is prohibited in the areas near the buildings and shopping centers or any areas where it is posted that bike riding is prohibited. The reason for this is that bicycle riding in these areas presents a serious hazard to pedestrians. Cyclists need to afford the same level of consideration to pedestrians as cyclists expect from motorists.

Persons observed riding bicycles in restricted areas may receive a Co-op City Community Complaint for “Bike riding in prohibited areas.” Community Complaints can also be issued for “Ball playing in prohibited areas.” All Community Complaints carry a monetary fine which doubles for repeated

Public Safety Report

BY LIEUTENANT PAM APOLLO

OPPORTUNITIES AT CO-OP CITY

Public Safety Blotter July 22 – July 28, 2018

July 22 – 100 Benchley Place One male resident was arrested for disorderly conduct, harassment and resisting arrest after engaging in a physical altercation with several CCPD. Two CCPD officers sustained minor injuries.

July 25 –c/o Baychester Avenue and Co-op City Boulevard CCPD responded to this location to investigate a vehicle accident. Upon arrival and after an investigation, it was determined the accident was caused by an intoxicated driver. He was placed under arrest by CCPD officers and charged with DWI after failing a sobriety test.

July 27 – 120 Carver Loop A male was pursued and captured by CCPD officers after he threw a rock at officers, hitting a patrol vehicle. The male was later determined to be a special needs youth from an off-property group home. His guardians were called and custody turned over to them.

July 28 – 100 Darrow Place After a thorough investigation, CCPD detectives arrested and charged two individuals believed to be responsible for a string of arson incidents inside several building stairwells.

135 Einstein Loop One male was arrested in the mall for public consumption of alcohol.

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

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The Former Bingo Hall/Movie Theater

that our community is in need of a youth and cultural center. We hear it time and again, and read about those concerns in our emails. In my opinion, Dreiser and Einstein Centers, and room 31 in the Bartow Second Vice President Center, could not have accommodated some of the multi-function uses that the former Movie theater/ At the last Riverbay Board of Directors business Bingo Hall could have. meeting (July 25th), Resolution 18-23 came before I clearly understand that HUD and HCR were adamant about not letting the community have a the Board for vote.

The resolution was for the leasing of the former Youth Center for the proposed $27,000 a year back in Movie Theater/Bingo Hall to Envy Nails & Spa, Inc. 2015. However, whatever final negotiated amount I voted “no” to the resolution. In voting “no,” I did might have been acceptable, in my opinion, was not so after speaking out against the animal shelter at the unattainable. We have a U.S. congressman who has Borough President’s Hearing and reminding the panel already advocated for Co-op City, thus saving sharethat the land’s original purchase purpose was to pro- holders from having the Board vote for a managing vide a youth center (YMCA or Boys & Girls Club) for agent that is actually no longer in business! We have the Co-op City community. I felt that it was necessary a NYC councilman who has been able to help us to advocate for space that both our youngsters and our achieve our goal.

The best way, however, was to raise the money ouradult population could use as an alternative until a selves. My pitch at the meeting was to raise the equity better facility can be provided.

I did so, because despite my voting “for” Resolu- rates per room to new shareholders by $1000 to $1,500 tion 15-69 back in 2015 (lease rate at $230,000 per per room. My estimate is based upon the corporation’s year), the majority of the members of this Board have existing rate of renovating apartments over a 12 month worked with me (as Legislative chair) to improve the period, and the increases in the new shareholder rates political and social climate here in Co-op City. Over would add over $2 to $3 million per year, earmarking the past three years, our community is in a much better $230,000 for the lease of the space. The community position to get help with resources which can improve could have opted to raise monies by appealing for cooperator and business sponsored donations. our cooperative quality of life.

To successfully renovate the space could have cost Voting for Resolution 15-69 back in 2015 was more in response to the Riverbay Fund’s expenditure a lot of money, but we spent a lot of money in the past for items that were not earmarked for our youth and policy at that time, and less of a fiduciary one.

I voted no for Resolution 18-23 because I believe adult community.

Director’s Viewpoint

Rod Saunders

The vote was close, 7 to 6. Again, I want to stress this point – I clearly understand my fiduciary responsibility to the shareholders, and to the corporation, however, my no vote was in no way to undermine the potential income. My vision, with five others, was to raise the necessary funds, thus providing our youngsters with after-school/weekend activity, and our adult community with entertainment on Friday & Saturday evenings.

The lease for the Nails & Spa business has been approved by the majority of the Board. I believe that there will be limited employment of the Co-op City community.

I sincerely hope that the new franchise business will be successful, that our community will benefit from the addition, and that no existing commercial business here will suffer any negative financial impact as a result.

“Thank You,” Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. It is imperative that we thank Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr., for his continued support of the Co-op City community. I firmly believed that Borough President Diaz’s recommendation decision to “object” to the proposed animal shelter here on Bartow Ave. was justifiably the correct one to make.

In his 4 page recommendation decision to object, the borough president referenced several points that were brought forth by Co-op City’s many residents who had come forward and stated the exact same reasons for our objections, and doing so when speaking before both the Community Board #10 and the Bronx Borough President’s Hearings.

Celebrating Ms. Louise’s 106th Birthday!

Photos by Bill Stuttig, Brandon Ortiz and Ralph Henriquez

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Blood Bank Hosting Blood Drive August 16 in Bartow Center Blood Shortage Has Been Declared In NYC; Donate & Receive Two Mets Tickets

There is an extremely severe shortage of blood for the New York City area. The New York/Hudson Valley Blood Services is appealing to all for donations.

The Riverbay Community Blood Bank will be hosting this blood drive on Thursday, August 16, in the Bartow Community Center, room 31, from 3:00 p.m. till 7:30 p.m. with the assistance of Riverbay Corporation.

Given the severe shortage of blood, all who respond to this call for giving blood will receive two (2) free tickets to a Mets game. Those who are not accepted as a donor for one reason or another will also be given tickets. This year, donors will have the opportunity to choose the date, game and seats they wish to attend through a website and then be able to print out your voucher. Available dates and seats are determined by the Mets organization.

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 provided they have a note from their doctor stating that they may donate. Individuals 16 years of age may donate provided they have a consent form completed by a parent or legal guardian. Consent forms are 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.

Co-op City Sports

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 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 as to 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. Please bring your NYBC donor card or identification with your signature and/or photo.

Donating blood is relatively quick and easy. Most persons who are in reasonably good health are 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 1-800-688-0900.

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

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

Truman Football Begins Tryouts On August 19th

The Truman Mustangs Football team will begin preparation for the 2018 season with a summer football camp for incoming freshmen and sophomores who would like to try out for the renowned football program.

The first practice/tryout will be on Sunday, August 19th, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Truman football field behind the school. All participants must present proof of a competed medical exam before being allowed to take the field.

Opportunities for playing time likely abound this coming season as only six players are expected to be returning from last season’s team.

The Mustangs Varsity Football Team has excelled in recent years under the coaching staff headed by John Shepherd. In 2015, they won the NYC Bowl Division Championship and were runners-up the next year, two consecutive appearances in the championship game.

All that success caused the PSAL to bump them up in status and have them play in the top-ranked City Conference for the 2017 season. Instead of bowing to the pressure and the improved competition, the Mustangs instead excelled with an unexpected winning season and a trip to the City Conference playoffs last autumn.

The season is expected to be a transition season with lots of new players ready to take on the no-quit work ethic which has defined Truman football over the last several seasons.

Football operations coach Brian Williams, along with the school’s athletic director, Sybil DiLucchio, have already begun a campaign to increase participation by parents and the community by encouraging them to attend more home games this upcoming season.

“There are just some things that parents should never miss out on,” said Coach Williams. “We try to get our student athletes involved in more than just the sport, but also in causes that can be helped by participation in organized sports.”

As an example, the Mustangs have already scheduled a Food Drive day for the home game against City Champion Curtis High School on September 29th; a Stomp Out Cancer Day for the home game against Susan Wagner High School beginning at noon on October 20th; a Senior Day against Clinton on November 2nd, and King of the North Trophy Day for the game against rival Lehman at 3 p.m. on Friday, October 5th.

Coach Williams said the team also focuses on Mustang alumni who have gone on to success both on and off the field, including running bank Ramon Jefferson who will be vying for the starting running back job for the University of Maine this upcoming season and seniors from the 2014 season who have gone on to already graduate college, including Mark Sanchez, Romario Gordon and Noah Stanley.

The entire Co-op City community is encouraged to come out on weekends this autumn and cheer on their local high school football team.

“Remember, it’s about more than football,” Coach Williams said. “It’s about encouraging our young people to be the best they can be. Whenever that is accomplished, both the community and the athletes benefit.”

BY BILL STUTTIG

Follow Riverbay Fund on Facebook at www.facebook.com/riverbayfund and on Twitter at www.twitter.com/riverbayfund.

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Director’s Viewpoint

Sonia Feliciano Treasurer

Dear fellow shareholders, At our last Board meeting, Resolution 18-23 came up for vote on a 10 year lease for the Bingo Hall to Envy Nails and Spa. I voted no. I felt that in view of the challenges of getting support for a youth center, the Bingo Hall would have served the purpose for this effort with proper support from our legislative officials. This did not happen.

As it stands the resolution passed and Envy Spa and Nails will be the new tenant for the next 10 years.

The Bingo Hall has been vacant since 2012 and NYS Homes and Community Renewal (HCR) and our lender, Wells Fargo, felt that we should secure a tenant that would pay a substantial amount of rent to the corporation due to its large space. Previous attempts to secure a tenant were unsuccessful.

The owner of Envy Spa and Nail will put the capital in to fix the Bingo Hall which is in disrepair. The space will generate approximately $359,000 in rental income per year which will be used to continue our capital projects. The facility will have all the amenities of a spa and nail salon.

It is amazing that the city would prefer putting a pet shelter across the street instead of investing in our youth, a telling story on where their priorities are focused. Our commitment must be in having a youth center that will provide instructional programs, physical activities – such as yoga, dance and martial arts as some ideas – along with academics, creating a positive environment and promoting youth engagement. We will continue to work towards this effort in trying to make this a reality.

We just completed a successful year with Buildings and Grounds addressing concerns within and out of our buildings. The Buildings and Grounds Commit-

Loving Where You Live

tee made up of one chairperson, one committee member, building presidents and Management are collectively the eyes and ears of the community. Our objective is to bring concerns on areas of improvement and enhancement to Management on maintenance and repair issues that affect our quality of life.

We have learned to understand what it takes to keep this place running. I will be one to say that more work is needed. We need a better phone system; better customer service engagement and better employee training. However, when you look at 950 employees managing a 330-acre property with 65 lobbies, grounds, maintenance, garages, purchasing, restoration, administration, public safety, motor pool, commercial leasing, sales, information technology, finance, accounting, lobby attendants, and so much more, we still have a shortfall. This is due to the greater demands of managing an aging infrastructure the size of this property.

When I started as a Board director, we had a little over 1,200 employees and Management has been able to hold the line on increasing personnel. It is easy to say cut the staff, but harder when the services are not being provided. My expectation of Management is to be responsible and create efficiencies to manage with less, but are we there yet?

A few months ago, we had an inspection of our Toddler Parks. In many cases, the inspection showed a lot of wear and tear on the equipment that required repair. Management addressed those concerns and, in addition, reviewed the two sprinkler parks showing that they needed an overhaul due to their age and difficulty getting parts. The biggest concern has been that the sprinklers stay on much too long leaving water running unnecessarily, a concern shareholders have been very vocal about. Management is looking into an irrigation system whereby children can turn on the sprinkler with the press of a button. The sprinkler would be on a timer to minimize the time it is running. It is also a great way to get the kids to go and turn on the sprinkler creating a bit of exercise for them. These two toddler parks, located in Sections 3

and 5, would be the recipients of the new sprinkler system along with getting a playground call NEOS, an interactive gaming system that allows for a new way for children to exercise. The NEOS system offers multiple games for kids and promotes fitness during 60 second games that can be played as a single player or with two players. These playgrounds involve lights, sounds and music you have to chase by pressing buttons on the unit for a fun form of exercising and game play. The mats to be used are durable and safe, made from recycled truck tires. We are working this into the budget.

While the Buildings and Grounds Committee is not meeting in August, we are all still on the job, monitoring areas within the community and our buildings that require attention. The next meeting will be on September 4.

We have had some discussion on creating an Ad hoc committee to address dog concerns comprised of both dog owners and non-dog owners. This committee will be expected to work together on ideas that we hope will improve our quality of life. It is quite shameful to see droppings of dog poop all over the place adding another job to the Maintenance personnel. The back of our buildings have become urinals that have to be power washed to remove the smell. This is only due to a few who lack respect for our living space. Dogs are here to stay and while we have to respect the rights of dog owners, we also have to respect the right of the non-dog owners. Dog waste is an environmental pollutant. Poop consumes oxygen and releases ammonia. It is disturbing that some people will not pick up after their dog. We can all live together peacefully. Loving where you live is making it a place we can be proud of.

If you have any concerns that you wish to share, you can reach me at SFeliciano@Riverbayboard.com or 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, NY or 917-992-7311.

Thank you for giving me the opportunity to represent you.

Shareholders First – We Matter.

Music With A Message Power Up Tunes On Tuesday For this week’s Tunes on Tuesdays, Renaissance - Music with a Message raised the metaphorical roof off the Section One Greenway with their powerful singing and dancing performances. From Bruno Mars and Cardi B’s “Finesse” to an A Cappella Disney mashup, these talented young New Yorkers put on an unforgettable performance, getting all of our Coop City residents off their lawn chairs to dance ‘til the sun went down.

This night not only gave the Co-op City community hours of liveliness and dancing, but also brought up the importance of building communities for our youth that give them a space to thrive outside of school. The confidence and talent that these children exuded on stage proved to the audience of over 200 parents and grandparents that with the right tools, this generation of young people can do whatever they put their minds to.

From Tuesday night’s performance, the great take away was that children cannot nurture their social and personal skills by being glued to their phones or television. Getting your child or grandchild involved in something – whether it be

BY MADISON MCCLAIN-FREDERICK

dance, robotics, language, or football – is a necessary step needed in their lives that will put them on the right track for their futures. If you are interested in getting your child or grandchild involved in Renaissance, visit their website, http://musicwam.org/, or come to the Dreiser Center on Saturdays to get some music lessons for any age!

If you missed this week’s Tunes on Tuesdays, try not to miss the next one! On Tuesday, August 14th, get ready for some reggae, because Inner Roots will be performing in Co-op from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on the Section One Greenway. In case of rain, the performance will be moved to the Dreiser Auditorium.

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

Photos by Leandra Alexander Peters and Madison McClain-Frederick

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National Council Of Negro Women

Mission Impossible: Fallout

MISSION IMPOSSIBLE: FALLOUT was probably the most exhilarating experience I have ever witnessed in the movie theater. It had some of the most intense sequences! It was just on a whole other level of what can be put on film. Of course, it was movie magic, but it was some of the most fantastic and phenomenal action set pieces ever.

The HALO jump was breathtaking and actually scary as heck in IMAX! Felt like I was sky diving with them. That scene was just genius! I can think of countless other scenes in this film that makes it the masterpiece it is. The motorcycle scene…the bathroom fight scene…the running sequence…the whole ending! It was just intensity after intensity! If it hasn’t been known by this point, umm yeah, Tom Cruise is the greatest of all time. There is no one like him. Ever. Shouldn’t even be a debate. Makes some of these action stars nowadays seem pathetic to the level of savagery he does on film. There will never be anyone like Tom Cruise, this is just a fact already. Say what you want about his personal life, but that is none of our business. His films are our business and he is the most consistent actor on the planet. He is 56 and I don’t think he is showing signs of stopping even though he perhaps should.

The whole cast is superb. Henry Cavill steals some scenes for sure. He was epic! Sky’s the limit for him and that is not a metaphor for him being Superman! The women in this film were gorgeous and amazing as well.

Rebecca Fergusson is a force to be reckoned with. She is beautiful and can bang with the men in the fight scenes.

Just amazing! Vanessa Kirby is stunning as well. Crazy femme fatale! Ving Rhames and Simon Pegg again showed

BY ANATOLIY BUDNITSKIY

up and were so good! Sean Harris also showed why he is an awesome villain.

So dark and evil. He is crazy good in the last two films of the series. Christopher McQuarrie should be hailed and praised for creating this film. It was, of course, a sort of by-thebook spy espionage thriller, but the way he did it was just on another level. It was incredibly written and the direction and the cinematography were stunning.

Also, by far the best Mission Impossible score ever.

Not even close. The score was intense while also having that signature Mission Impossible sound. Beautiful stuff, especially the slow score. That was gorgeous in some scenes it was used. So yes, MISSON IMPOSSIBLE: FALLOUT is not one to be messed with. I didn’t know what would beat INFINITY WAR for me this year because of how powerful and epic it was on every scale, but MISSION IMPOSSIBLE: FALLOUT did that and then some. I don’t know what film in past years had that sense of intensity quite literally from the opening credits and didn’t let loose. It was dark, funny, intense, funny and probably the most powerful and personal MISSION yet. Also, probably the most rated-R PG13 film ever! Damn!

Top that one, Hollywood! Good luck.

Probably action films should stop for a while. 10!

Mission Impossible: Fallout, 147 Minutes, Rated Pg-13, 2018 Christopher McQuarrie – Writer and Director Tom Cruise – Ethan Hunt Henry Cavill – August Walker Ving Rhames – Luther Stickell Simon Pegg- Benji Dunn Rebecca Ferguson – Ilsa Faust Sean Harris – Solomon Lane Vanessa Kirby – White Widow

Building 25 Association

Neighbors, let’s explore a bit about Nature in our surrounding area.

July rainy month and the pesky insects: Please take advantage of insect repellent products that use DEET concentrations of 30 percent, Oil of lemon eucalyptus, or DEET-FREE and cover up as much as possible in the humid climate.

Another sighting around our grounds are baby birds hopping around in the grass: Please note, young birds fall into two categories, Nestlings – infants featherless with pink skin, can’t move much or fly and still need to be in the nest or a make-shift nest; and Fledglings – juveniles old enough to be out of the nest, too young to fly, do not disturb, hopping around is part of natural development. Also, keep pets and children away from the area where the fledging is hopping about.

Finally, mushrooms popping up in our lawns is due to periods of prolonged rain and the shade of trees which provide ideal growing conditions for mushrooms. Mushrooms don’t harm the lawn, they are actually good guys in the ecosystem of our lawns, breaking down organic material into nutrients that help our lawns.

Our first meeting after summer break will be Tuesday, September 18, at 7:30 p.m. Notices will be posted should this date change.

Because Nature is something to talk about, I will close with the following: “Some people walk in the rain, others just get wet.” —Roger Miller —Wanda Bailey

History of NCNW continued – The Co-op City Section of NCNW is one of 250 local sections located in 40 states. We are a part of an organizational family consisting of 26 national organizations and thousands of concerned individuals of both sexes and many races. Like our parent organization, we, in the Co-op City Section of NCNW, are committed to service for the betterment of our immediate community and the society in which we live.

Night Out Against Crime – Stop by our table on Tuesday, August 7th, on the Greenway near Dreiser.

Sight and Sound Theatre – Join us on Saturday, August 18, to see the performance of “Jesus.” Your friends who have seen it told you how fantastic it is. We will also have lunch at the Shady Maple Buffet and have time for shopping at the Farmers’ Market. It is guaranteed to be a wonderful experience for $175 (adults) or $120 (children under 12). We will leave the theater at 5:30 p.m. to return home.

Please send check or money order made out to NCNW Co-op City Section to P.O. Box 93, Bronx, NY 10475. If you have any further questions, contact: (718) 3793788 or (917) 670-4012 or (347) 602-5600. There will be no refunds.

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

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

NCNW 58th National Convention – the 58th National Council of Negro Women, Inc. National Convention will take place Friday, November 9, to Sunday November 11, at the Grand Hyatt Washington, 1000 H Street, NW. Washington, DC 20001. The convention opens at noon, November 9th. Online registration has already begun and will close once capacity is reached. All members are strongly encouraged to register and attend the convention and gala. There will be opportunities for everyone to learn, share best practices, ideas and ideals, grow together and have a little fun.

Happy Birthday to all of our members with August birthdays!

—Joyce Howard

Drammeh Center

Last Saturday’s opening exhibit reception at the Drammeh Center for TRANSLATION: A Visualization of the Music and Writings of Gil Scott Heron, was a success. In addition to the visually stimulating artworks, artist and curator Stacey Ann Ellis, along with bandmates/family, shared personal accounting among friends and enthusiasts, who have all been touched by the genius of Gil Scott Heron’s music.

Stacey Ann Ellis, artist/curator of “TRANSLATION: A Visualization of the Music and Writings of Gil Scott Heron,” being interviewed by Bronxnet.

At her one-woman show (which runs until August 9), TRANSLATION: A Visualization of the Music and Writings of Gil Scott Heron, Ellis uses Gil Scott Heron’s music as a template for art constructs.

Upon entering the exhibit, one will hear ambient sounds of Scott-Heron’s masterful works and have the opportunity to view a video of the artist describing her art. Ellis’ installation “Toast to the People,” named after Scott-Heron’s song, is the anchor of the exhibit that serves as a visual backdrop for libation in memory of the ancestors.

Ellis has drawn from her knowledge about Scott-Heron’s works and as a result, the show is enriched with information. She first heard Scott Heron when she was a budding artist and college student in Pennsylvania. Still a teen, little did she know that his music would impact her life and become more meaningful to her at strategic moments.

We invite you to view this exhibit and stay tuned for activities of our closing on our Facebook Page.

“TRANSLATION” will be on view from Saturday, July 28, through August 9, at the Drammeh Center, 140 DeKruif Place (ground level – Building 6). Night Gallery hours are 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

—Elise Edwards

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Director’s Viewpoint

Mary Pearson Secretary

Hello, Co-op citizens. While the wrangling over the issue of an animal shelter at 2040 Bartow Avenue continues, let’s take a closer look at the facts about legally keeping an animal in our no-pet community.

There is a difference between a service animal and an emotional support animal (an ESA). A service animal, such as a seeing-eye dog, is trained and is fully supported by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), as well as everyone else on the planet.

A service animal must be “individually trained” to “perform tasks for the benefit of an individual with a disability.” Still, according to HUD.gov, there are rules regarding service animals in common spaces. They can accompany their disabled owner anywhere the owner is allowed to go, “…unless (1) the animal is out of control and its handler does not take effective action to control it; (2) the animal is not housebroken (i.e., trained so that, absent illness or accident, the animal controls its waste elimination); or (3) the animal poses a direct threat to the health or safety of others…” after making reasonable modifications.

The ADA sets the rules regarding service animals.

The ADA does not recognize ESAs. Obtaining an ESA no-pet policy waiver falls under the Fair Housing Amendment Act, overseen by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The amendment expands the FHA’s purview beyond subsidized housing to include all multi-unit housing complexes so that private housing must abide by the same accommodation rules as public housing.

To qualify for an emotional support animal waiver, the individual must have an emotional or mental disability that is certified by a mental health professional, such as a psychiatrist or other mental health expert.

These people are entitled to the waiver.

The individual must first request a waiver from

Cooperators United Of Co-op City

Greetings! We hope you are enjoying the summer.

Our sincere thank you to all who attended the proposed animal shelter meeting and spoke on our behalf.

When we met in February 2018, we overwhelmingly decided that we would file a complaint with the USPS, which we did on March 6, 2018. The letters were mailed to Congressman Engel, NYS Senator Bailey, Council Member King, president of Riverbay Board Linda Berk and various P.O. officials. Among the complaints regarding the Conner Street Post Office, we stated that we do not want P.O. Mail Boxes in our lobbies.

This is the summer and we tend to relax – as we should. Please remain vigilant. If you are still experiencing problems with the Conner Street Post Office, let me know. You can also file a complaint with the USPS by calling 1-800-275-8777. When filing your complaint, get the name of the person you are speaking to, date and time.

Continue to enjoy the summer. Our thoughts and prayers to all who have suffered a loss or are sick and shut-in. A shout-out to everyone enjoying a special day this month.

We can be reached at MLSAH@aol.com or 718379-7841.

—Sonja Maxwell

Dog Days of Summer

the “landlord.” According to Riverbay’s Reasonable Accommodation Policy: “In the case of a resident who requests a reasonable accommodation for an assistance animal that provides emotional support or other assistance that ameliorates one or more symptoms or effects of the resident’s disability, Riverbay may require a statement from a health or social service professional” indicating: i. That the applicant has a disability, and ii. That the animal would provide emotional support or other assistance that would ameliorate one or more symptoms or effects of the disability.”

Anyone legitimately qualified to have an ESA is entirely welcome to live in Co-op City just the same as those requiring service animals.

However, deciding to keep a pet in Co-op City by buying certification online or by bypassing the system altogether in the hope that our pet restrictions are never fully enforced will not end well for the pet owner.

An illegitimately acquired ESA waiver can be challenged by the corporation. Would you want to take the risk of being separated from your pet if it comes down to your home or your pet? Would you do that to yourself, or your child?

As I stated last week, we all knew dogs were not permitted on the premises when we signed our occupancy agreements. I did indeed have cats… and birds. At our application interview, we were told by the Riverbay rental agent that cats were no problem, just dogs. At the time, that was reflected in the pet aisles of our shopping centers: bird food, cat food, but no dog food. If, 24 years ago, the only option we had was to abandon our cats we would never have moved to Co-op City.

Unlike birds or cats, dogs share the common areas. There are residents who are afraid of dogs, are allergic to dogs, or are against having our communal grounds used for their toileting.

Until rule breakers stop bringing dogs home and until the ability to simply buy ESA certification online is stopped, there will be more and more cooperators facing unnecessary distress by the growing number of dogs in our community.

At the last animal shelter hearing, someone chal-

lenged my assertion that ESA certification can be bought online. This is a line copied from an ESA registration FAQ page: “If you do not have your ESA evaluation letter yet, you can get one from our mental health professional by purchasing it on the products page or over the phone.”

Another ESA registration site included a short quiz to determine if the candidate would be eligible for a waiver. The questions asked go something like this: Do you feel stress? Do you feel overwhelmed?

Do circumstances make you feel sad or depressed?

Do you overeat or drink too much for comfort? Do you have mood swings? Do you wish you were dead?

After successfully completing the survey, this pops up. “Congratulations! You are pre-qualified for an ESA letter. Please click on the “Submit” button below to start the process today. You will be assigned to a clinical psychologist that will work with you on the ESA process.”

How many “yes” answers did it take to receive that message? ONE. Fun Stuff I spent a lovely afternoon last Saturday at Rivers Run on Co-op City Boulevard just north of the Baseball fields. Gail Sharbaan gave me the official tour, we karaoke’d Motown oldies but goodies, and the pot luck lunch even included Rivers Run grown greens in the salad. One word of warning: Bring bug repellent! But do visit this little treasure.

Complaints, Comments, Concerns Isn’t it great we finally rented out the 6-yearvacant ex-Bingo hall space! Let’s take some of that hefty rent and look for ways to do more for our youth. How about a pool?

One co-operator writes that a neighbor’s marijuana smoking is making his life miserable. Any kind of smoke is disturbing to a non-smoker, much less “stink weed.” How about trying a little common decency and common sense, smokers? Place a stuffed “snake” by your front door, buy an air purifier or even a “smokeless ashtray.” Golden Rule, folks.

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

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Donizetti Building Four Association

This year’s recipient of the Donizetti Building Four Association Scholarship Award was Michelle Thomas who graduated with flying colors from Truman High School. We presented her with a $500 Scholarship Award, a very nice picture frame with her graduate photo along side her tassel and a really nice decorative pillow with the words “Class of 2018.”

The pillow is to provide comfort for Michelle as she studies away from home and is away from her loved ones. The picture frame with Michelle’s graduation photo and tassel will serve to commemorate her amazing achievement of graduating from Truman High School and her awesome Scholarship Ceremony.

Michelle will be attending SUNY Oswego, 35 miles northwest of Syracuse.

Her plan is to become a History teacher. Michelle is especially interested in Global History. Her hobbies are dance and reading action novels. In attendance, were her aunt, Sabrina; her cousin, Jossiah; Dawn Mitchell, Diane Windley, Ms. Scott, Yvonne Burrus and her great granddaughter, Kiara, and of course, myself, Steven Vega. We all enjoyed a continental breakfast as we each, one by one, recorded a personal video message with well wishes sending Michelle off to college.

Later that afternoon from 1 p.m. until 3 p.m., we had our free ice cream social which took place outside under the portico between Buildings 4B and 4C. Many enjoyed French vanilla ice cream in an edible cone cup. We set up a separate table with many delicious toppings like chocolate and rainbow sprinkles, chocolate, strawberry and caramel syrups, maraschino cherries and crushed Oreo cookies. It was a fun-filled day with two glorious events filled with happy people and smiling faces (pictured below).

We have two bus trips coming up next month. Splish Splash on August 18, and the newly renovated Resorts Casino in Atlantic City the following Saturday, August 25th. So hurry up and get your tickets before we sell out.

For tickets, contact: Steven Vega, 212-9428645; Dawn Mitchell, 347-570-9638, or Diane Windley, 646-271-7377.

Splish Splash Date: Saturday, August 18th Departure Time: 8:00 a.m. sharp!

Return Time: 8:00 p.m.

Ticket Price: $86 includes: Transportation on a motorcoach bus with DVD player and private bathroom, park entrance and 2 meals. A Continental Breakfast at 7:00 a.m. in our association room located in the rear lobby of 120 Donizetti Pl. (Bldg. 4B) & a private catered lunch by Splish Splash from 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Resorts Casino in Atlantic City Date: Saturday, August 25th Departure Time: 8:00 a.m. sharp!

Return Time: 8:00 p.m.

Ticket Price: $40 everyone receives $15 to play the slot machines.

A Continental Breakfast at 7:00 a.m. in our association room located in the rear lobby of 120 Donizetti Pl. (Bldg. 4B).

We wish everyone a continuous fun, safe summer and please remember to check in on your elderly and handicap neighbors especially during extreme hot weather.

If the spirit of many in body but one in mind prevails among the people, they will achieve all their goals, whereas if one in body but different in mind, they can achieve nothing remarkable. –Nichiren Daishonin —Steven Vega Michelle Thomas, center, pictured with her aunt, Sabrina, and cousin, Jossiah

Building 10 Association

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Hello, neighbors. I hope everyone is making the most of this rainy, humid summer we’re experiencing. Since there’s nothing we can do about it, let’s keep it moving; be grateful for life and live it to the fullest.

Last Saturday, we travelled to Nordic Lodge for our long awaited Lobsterfest Buffet. What an experience. The selection of menu items, food and desserts, was astounding. There was something for everyone’s palate and the size of those lobsters, unbelievable! We held a 50/50 raffle and a generous split was won by one very lucky guest. Bottles of wine were also raffled off.

After leaving Nordic, we made our way to Foxwood Casino/Tanger Outlet for some gambling and shopping. Although we met up with severe torrential rain on our way back, we were in capable hands as our young driver expertly navigated the road and brought us safely home.

As a token of thanks, each guest was given a gift bag containing a few goodies, including bottles of wine graciously donated by Tiny Wood. A big thank you to everyone who travelled with us and to all who continuously support our building association in its mission to enhance the lives of our neighbors and friends.

Birthday greetings to all Leo’s (those roaring lions). We wish you many more happy, healthy years. A belated welcome back to our lobby attendant, Larry. We missed you and pray you’re feeling much better. Get well wishes go out to our mail lady, Gail. We also miss you. We pray for continued healing for you both.

It is with profound sadness that we announce the recent passing of our dear Ruby Fuller, wife of Donald Fuller, Sergeant-at-Arms on our building association board. The Fullers are long-time residents of Bldg. 10 and are well-loved and highly thought of. We will miss Ruby’s essence and wonderful spirit. Please remember Donald and his sons and family in your prayers.

Have a great week and remember to count your blessings because they are many.

—Carol Campbell

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Broun Place Townhouse Association

This week in Broun Place brought neighbors together unexpectedly.

“Motown Forever” was the theme and show at the Elmsford Westchester Dinner Theatre. Then we see familiar faces trying to get our attention, our neighbors! So fun to meet up with Jack and Iris. Next I feel a tap, turn around and this tall gentleman is saying “Excuse me.” Who is it? Former head of our Public Safety Division, Captain Frank Apollo!

Yup, Motown is loved by many wonderful people and so it brings Shareholders enjoying a night at the thefolks together to hear and dance to atre ran into former Public Safety Chief Frank Apollo. that great music.

We learned how to get the tot-lot sprinkler turned on and off last week, July 27th! If it is “off” and you want it turned on, call CSO and ask! It works!

Patience and meditation, however, is the way to go if you have an “emergency” Maintenance problem over a weekend. Saturday, the annual “convector leak” visited us! We called it in before 12:30 p.m. Saturday. The repair person came 3:45 p.m. Saturday. The explanation, “we are short-staffed.” We need at least one more Saturday emergency response person. For so many reasons, cooperators shouldn’t have to wait three hours.

Have you gotten a phone scam call in a foreign language? A recorded message comes on in an Asian language. Of course, the response is hang-up, delete the call! Be alert for scam emails, for example: an email questioning: Are you dead or alive, contact our agent – correct the record! Don’t! Another asks you to contact them in order to consolidate a debt or an email claiming it was from Chase Bank, the telltale address of origin was not Chase. The correct action is delete it! Register for the “do not call” option for land lines. By slow mail, a thick piece was received, “Senior Americans Opinion Straw Poll.” Actually, a solicitation for donations, and this was sent by, “Coalition to Guarantee Social Security, a project of Christian Seniors Association, a division of Traditional Values Coalition.” Be careful, read before you donate!

We invite and encourage your participation. Our first meeting will be announced and flyers will go out. It will be at your president’s home. In the meantime, enjoy our beautiful gardens, sunflowers and roses abound. Your vice president is Vivian Burrus; secretary, Grace Emanuel; treasurer, Lillian Richardson and Eva Kindaichi-Lazaar, president. Each member works hard to fulfil their position. And thanks again to the Grounds staff for their hard work.

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

Let us know if you have a problem or question we can help you with.

Although very busy, our CSO has promised to be more responsive to our issues.

Welcome Mr. Dixon to our CSO office. By the way, it is really time for the word “tenant” to be exchanged for “cooperator” on our business forms.

—Eva Kindaichi-Lazaar

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Co-op City Times / August 4, 2018 It is always a pleasure when friends and family bring food and joy to the garden and we celebrate the day.

Thank you, Mr. Ronald Scott, for that soulful voice singing our favorite songs.

Stay tuned for pop up art days at the garden. Everything will be free and fun.

Please tell your friends and family about this amazing place where we not only grow fruits and vegetables, but we grow knowledge and friendships. Rivers Run Community Garden is a movement towards improved mental and physical health. We provide all types of workshops including nutrition, meditation, edible and medicinal wilds identification, planting, building and crafting. We are the outdoor classroom for the local schools, daycares, as well as residents and neighbors. We are a place of beauty and peace. Visit. Stay. Experience us.

Important dates (All are welcome): • Stay tuned for August’s writing and crafting days (TBD) Rivers Run is open: • Tuesday – 4:00 p.m. to dusk • Wednesdays & Fridays – 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

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

Membership requirements: $20 per year fee and 20 hours of work. There is a waiting list for beds. Members who are actively fulfilling the 20 hours of volunteer work requirement are moved up on the waiting list. Volunteers are welcome.

If you’d like to reach out to us, please email us at Rivers_run@yahoo.com or call Denise Shelley at 917232-2982 or me at 718-671-3801.

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

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

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

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

The Q&A Session between Deputy BP, Ms. McFadden, and the BP director of planning and development, James Rausse, asking the commissioner of the city why the Bartow site was chosen out of all the locations looked at. The BP addressed all the issues we, as shareholders, were concerned and gave our opinions about. It was an excellent exchange of pros and cons.

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

Dog Logo Sign – is eye catching and positive, reminding the owners to clean up after their dogs. It is posted right at the lobby door entrance/can’t miss it.

National Night Out – August 7, 6 to 11 p.m. on the Section 1 Greenway, hosted by the Riverbay Fund,

718-320-8035, P.O. Box 563, Bronx, NY 10475 Defensive Driving Course Defensive Driving courses have ended for the season. The classes will return in September 2018.

The dates will be posted during the summer. Thank you to all students who joined us this season. We look forward to meeting new ones come fall.

Remember, you can lower your liability insurance cost by 10% and remove up to 4 points from your driver’s license. The class is $35 and is held in Dreiser Loop. Hope to see you this fall.

Sugar House Casino, Philadelphia, PA (only 4 seats remain) Saturday, September 22. The cost is $45 with a $20 slot play casino rebate. NO REFUNDS. We are accepting monies now. Payment is due by August 31. Seats are issued when complete payment has been received. No exceptions. We look forward to winning with you! Please call 917-2095334 or 718-320-0033 if you have questions.

Nordic Lodge & Foxwoods Casino Trip – SOLD OUT (again). Don't worry - we'll return next year!

Saturday, August 18. Thank you to everyone who expressed interest. Pick-up times are as follows: Dreiser, 8:45 a.m.; Asch Loop, 9:10 a.m.; Section 5, 9:20 a.m. Please be on time because we will not wait. Call 917-209-5334 or 718-320-0033 if you have questions.

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

—D. Illis

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Food Pantry Update Black Forum needs your help as we continue to fight to reopen the food pantry. We are asking for those who have or know of someone who has benefited from the pantry to submit a note of support.

We also welcome support from those who are not clients. These notes will be delivered to Riverbay executives and Board of Directors and local community leaders. The note can be as long or as short as you want. It can be a simple sentence that says, “I need the pantry open because I am on a fixed income.” Your submission can be anonymous or you can share your name. Please indicate what you would prefer.

Here are some thoughts to consider when writing a note: how has the presence of a pantry impacted your/someone else's life; how has the absence of the pantry impacted your/someone else's life. These are only suggestions. You can write whatever comes to your heart. We want to make sure decision-makers for CO-OP City hear your voice. Some in CO-OP City do not believe that hunger exists in our community.

The notes can be emailed, mailed, or dictated over our voicemail. The contact information is below. Paper and pens for writing notes will be available outside of the pantry (Dreiser, rm. 20).

You can leave your note in the provided envelope.

Thank you to those who have already left messages.

Black Forum is ready to reopen the pantry as soon as Riverbay provides a viable space.

Contact: coopcityblackforum@gmail.com,

Building 27 Association

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The Fundraising Committee – invites you to join us on the Spirit of Philadelphia Scenic Cruise along the Delaware River. Buffet lunch on the cruise and entertainment on Saturday, October 6. Cost: $110, leaving from Einstein Loop/Center, Sect. 5 at 8:00 a.m.

Next installments – The tickets are going fast.

Did you get your ticket? Payment due August 9, $35, and full payment due by Sept. 13.

No refunds after Sept. 13. Make checks, money orders to: Building 27 Cooperators Association and

mail to Lillian Sumpter, 140 Erdman Pl., Apt. 6D, Bx, NY 10475. Contact phone numbers: Margie at 718-379-4629 and Sharon at 718-671-1905 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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

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Director’s Viewpoint

Daryl Johnson

Did you get your new carrying charge statement along with a 1.9 percent increase on it? What did you think about this increase and the way that our money is being spent? Personally, I think that we can avoid these constant increases by cutting our budget and by renting out our vacant stores.

New Business It took about six years. However, the former bingo hall has finally been rented out to a business named Envy Nails & Spa for about $360,000 a year.

During a heavy discussion, some board directors were adamant about converting this former bingo hall into a youth center. But, from my perspective, let's see why we had to change this concept: 1. We had to cut our losses by renting out this space; 2. We currently need the income from this space; 3. We do not have the money to renovate this space; and 4. It would cost a tremendous amount of money for Riverbay to fund a youth program in this space on an annual basis.

As mentioned before, we need a multi-story center for everyone in this community. Therefore, regardless of age, this center can serve the needs of everyone here. For instance, we can have amazing programs for our youngsters: Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math (STEAM) programs, after-school, homework assistance, summer programs, and recreational programs. Plus, some directors even brought up the idea of having a swimming pool in a center.

Additionally, we can have other programs here, like: job training, computer skills, nutrition, exercise, etc. But, it takes lots of money to produce this type of center. Therefore, we will have to get financial assistance from the city and the state to build this facility and to run it on an annual basis. Is it possible? Yes! Just think about that $60 million animal shelter.

Anyway, with management anxious for an approval, the vote count on this rental came down to the wire. So, going back and forth, some directors voted yes and some directors voted no. Next, tension filled the air as we waited for the vote tally. And, when all was said and done, we had seven yes votes and six no votes.

Now, the design of this space is beautiful. And, yes, they're going to have a lot of nail, massage, and other work stations. But, the price tag to renovate this space might run into the hundreds of thousands of dollars. Therefore, I send my best wishes to them for a lot of success.

New Business in Co-op City

Garages our elevators. To deal with this problem, the owners Beginning on August 6, our Parking Department of this family-run, minority-based company passed is going to be installing new access stickers into all of around samples of their panels and declared that they the vehicles that are parked in garage 3. Then, our were scratch-resistant. Then, to prove their point, other garages will be updated in the following order: they told our directors to take out our keys and try to 3, 2, 1, 6, 7, 8, 4, and 5. It will take about three weeks scratch up the panels.

So, I took out a key and I tried to scratch up a to finish each garage. panel. Going from left to right, up and down, and Community Complaint – Breaking Movable from side to side, I did everything to try to scratch up Garage Arms Unfortunately, some drivers have destroyed some that panel. And, after all that work, there wasn't a of the movable parking arms in our garages. There- scratch on that panel. Nothing!

Plus, they said that graffiti can be easily removed after, they were hit with a $200 fine. But, going forward, we're going to get new, aluminum arms that are from these laminate panels. Impressed, the board and going to cost around $300 each. So, please expect to management said that they liked the amber-cherry, get a large fine if your vehicle crashes into and wood-like panels.

Thereafter, we had a discussion on placing televidestroys one of these arms. sions in each elevator cab. However, management Montefiore Hospital – Looking To Expand About five years ago, Montefiore was interested said that one television will be mounted in the buildin building an 11-story, 100,000 square foot center at ing lobbies to keep the costs down. And, it will take 2050 Bartow Avenue. Then, they were going to com- about 12 weeks to renovate a car.

Close bine the medical centers at 2100 Bartow and at 115 Dreiser into this new center.

The price tag for our new elevators will be around Their plan called for the first and second floors to $40 million. So, please, let's take care of them.

Thank you. have a combined total of 125 parking spaces. Then, Questions or comments? Please send a letter to: Daryl the other floors would have: "primary and urgent care, pediatric and adult dentistry, along with a host H. Johnson, Riverbay Board Director, c/o Riverbay of other services." To top that off, they were going to Corporation, 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475.

Also, please call me at 718-671-4544 if you would start a shuttle service throughout Co-op City to bring like to have a discussion with me. Okay, that’s it for people to this new location.

Currently, Montefiore Hospital is looking to now. So, please have a wonderful week. And, may expand their $4 billion a year hospital centers. How- God bless you and your family. Thank you. ever, the city wants to build an animal shelter at this same location, 2050 The Section Five Association Annual Family Fun Day will be Saturday, Bartow Avenue. So, let's August 18th. Time: 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. Rain date will be Saturday, August 25th, see how things go. on the Section 5 Greenway/Buildings 26 thru 35, and the Earhart Lane TownNew Elevators houses will be celebrating with families, neighbors and friends.

During a board meetThe Association’s Appreciation – We take this opportunity to thank Linda ing on Wednesday, July Warner, who served as chairperson of the Section 5 Family Fun Day from the 25, management said beginning of 2014 through 2017. We again thank her for her hard work and servthat, "work will begin on ice, and trust that she will continue to be involved with the Section 5 Association. ten elevators in October Join us for positive, fun and free face painting, balloon animals, Tap dance, 2018." A company named women’s self-defense demos, fashion show, Vargas and Tamara – face paintUnited Cabs will be desiing/balloons, Velocity Track Team, Ellie and the Marvelous Minors, Voncile gning the interior portions of the elevators. Their and the Bartow Swingers, DJ Kevin Green, free hot dogs, icings and popcorn drawings include new as long as they last, as well as many more activities. Stay tuned.

Organizations and churches are welcome to set up a table. Contact chairLED ceiling lights, skid person Ms. Evelyn Turner at 917-324-1033 or Mr. Robert Hedgepeth, presiresistant flooring, and dent of the Section 5 Association, at (718) 320-2656. scratch resistant paneling.

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

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

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

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

(near Eastchester Road)

1435 East Gun Hill Road

718-671-8000 Call Us Today!

Courteous Staff!

Convenient Hours!

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

All are welcome.

Month of August 1. On Sundays, there will be service with Holy Communion at 9 a.m.

2. No midday service on Wednesdays 3. The following groups will be on break for the entire month • Sunday School • Choir • ECW (Episcopal Church Women) • Men’s group • Vestry We look forward to welcoming you to service at 9:00 a.m. on Sunday, August 5, when we will celebrate the Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost.

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

Fundraising Event Our next event is a Gospel Cruise onboard The

Spirit of Philadelphia on Saturday, September 22.

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

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

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

Please remember to donate.

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

You may also visit our website at https:// www.stjosephsepcbronx.org for information on St. Joseph’s Episcopal Anglican Church, Co-op City, Bronx, New York.

“He rained down manna upon them to eat and gave them grain from heaven.” —Psalm 78:24 —Merville Chambers

St. Joseph’s Episcopal Anglican Church

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

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

• Aug. 15th (Wed.), “Donna Summer’s” musical at the Lunt Fontanne Theatre. By popular demand, we are going again. About 10 seats are available come join us. Showtime: 2:00 p.m.

Price: $107. Deposit $57/Balance due ASAP. Contact: Lois Scott, 347-207-0523.

• Oct. 24th (Wed.), “Phantom” play, “…a gripping story, richly drawn characters, and music that can break your heart with its beauty.”

Showtime: 11:00 a.m. at the Westchester Broadway Theatre. Price: $75. Deposit: $40/Balance, $35 due by Sept. 20th (Thurs.). Contact: Marie Green-Ryan, 718-671-4949.

Remember – Your deposit, along with your name and telephone number, is required to reserve your trip &/or theatre seat. We will accept your check or money order only payable

to Retirees of Dreiser Loop. Committee members will be available in the Dreiser clubroom 19 (718-379-0377) on Mondays and/or Thursdays, 2:00-5:00 p.m.

Good And Welfare Those of you still under the weather, know that you are thought of warmly. Call Josephine Flowers, 718-320-0539, regarding illnesses and bereavements.

Our next Wednesday JAZZ UP YOUR HEALTH WITH A SENIOR SPA DAY will be in September – date to be determined. Call Claudette D, 718-379-4784 or Hattie L, 718671-8449, if interested in joining us on our next Senior Spa Day. Attention! The Retirees need experienced part-time freelance drivers ASAP with a CDL license with passenger endorsement with at least 3 years’ experience and a clean driving record. This volunteer position requires transporting members and friends safely to and from special events within the Bronx, as well as to outer boroughs.

Stipend can be expected for each trip. Please call C. Davis at 718-379-4784 and leave your name, telephone number and a brief message.

“There are no negatives in life, only challenges to overcome that will make you stronger.”

—Claudette Davis

Newsong Church

This Sunday’s Schedule…Location: 135 Einstein Loop (room 45). Validated parking available in Einstein Garage.

Service Time: 11 a.m.

• Kidsong available in rm. 49. *Deaf Interpretation available during adult service For more information about Newsong Church, our beliefs, or our ministries, please go to our website, www.newsong churchnyc.org.

Healing for the Desperate 25 A woman in the crowd had suffered for twelve years with constant bleeding. 26 She had suffered a great deal from many doctors, and over the years she had spent everything she had to pay them, but she had gotten no better. In fact, she had gotten worse. 27 She had heard about Jesus, so she came up behind him through the crowd and touched his robe. 28 For she thought to herself, “If I can just touch his robe, I will be healed.” –Mark 5:25-27 (NIV) Have you ever found yourself in a desperate situation?

This poor woman was not only sick with a long-term illness, she was broke. She spent everything she had trying to find a cure. It’s one thing to be sick and physically suffering, however, she was also emotionally suffering. Her sickness had made her an outcast in her society. She was all alone and had no hope.

Maybe that’s how you feel today. Perhaps life has left you feeling sick and alone. Maybe you’re broke and you’re wondering how you will be able to get by. Maybe the circumstances of life have taken away all your hope. If that’s how you’re feeling today, I want to point out verse 27…”

She had heard about Jesus.” In Jesus, she found a sliver of hope. She had absolutely nothing to lose by reaching out to Him. Let’s look at what happened next!

29 Immediately the bleeding stopped, and she could feel in her body that she had been healed of her terrible condition. 30 Jesus realized at once that healing power had gone out from him, so he turned around in the crowd and asked, “Who touched my robe?” 31 His disciples said to him, “Look at this crowd pressing around you. How can you ask, ‘Who touched me?’” 32 But he kept on looking around to see who had done it. 33 Then the frightened woman, trembling at the realization of what had happened to her, came and fell to her knees in front of him and told him what she had done. 34 And he said to her, “Daughter, your faith has made you well. Go in peace. Your suffering is over.” –Mark 5:29-34 (NIV) Notice that Jesus not only healed her condition, but He also changed her position! No longer was she an outcast or an orphan, He called her “daughter.” I’m sharing this with you today, to let you know that there’s hope and healing in Jesus Christ. Just like this woman reached out to Jesus, you can reach out to Him today! Call on His name, and ask Him to help you! You have nothing to lose, and everything to gain!

—Pastor Mike Tolone

Shareholders, not tenants! Become involved in your building association!

COMMUNITY PROTESTANT CHURCH OF CO-OP CITY

CO-OP CITY BAPTIST CHURCH

1659 EAST 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

(718) 320-3774

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: JULY 1 - SEPT. 2 (Dress-Down Attire) WEEKLY: ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL - 9:00 A.M. WORSHIP SERVICE - 10:00 A.M.

MONTHLY: COMMUNION SERVICE - 1ST AND 3RD SUNDAYS

ALL ARE WELCOME!

• 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.

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Community Protestant Church

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

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

Worship Service — 10:00 a.m.

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

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

Other Scheduled Events Shirley Caesar At CPC Saturday, August 25th – Bro. Gary Radio Show presents the Living Legend PASTOR SHIRLEY CAESAR, Live in Concert, at Community Protestant Church. Tickets: $60. Doors open at 5:00 p.m.; Showtime: 6:00 p.m. For tickets

Open Door Ministries Children a Gift from God Full sermon at opendoorministries.net

Psalm 127:3 Children are a heritage from the Lord, offspring a reward from him.

A father’s confession: My family’s all grown, and the kids are all gone. But if I had to do it all over again, this is what I would do. I would love my wife more in front of my children. I would laugh with my children more—at our mistakes and our joys. I would listen more, even to the littlest child. I would be more honest about my own weaknesses, never pretending perfection. I would pray differently for my family; instead of focusing on them, I’d focus on me. I would do more things together with my children. I would encourage them more and bestow more praise. I would pay more attention to little things, like deeds and words of thoughtfulness. And then, finally, if I had to do it all over again, I would share God more intimately with my family; every ordinary thing that happened in every ordinary day I would use to direct them to God. Ephesians 6:4 Fathers, do not provoke your children to anger [exasperate them to the point of resentment with demands that are trivial or unreasonable or humiliating or abusive; nor by showing favoritism or indifference to any of them], but bring them up tenderly in the discipline and instruction of the Lord.

Proverbs 22:6 Train up a child in the way he should go, teaching him to seek God’s wisdom and will for his abilities and talents, even when he is old, he will not depart from it.

Proverbs 13:24 He who withholds the rod of discipline hates his son, but he who loves him disciplines and trains him diligently and appropriately with wisdom and love.

Matthew 18:2 He called a little child and set him before them, 3 and said, “I assure you and most solemnly say to you, unless you repent [that is, change your inner self—your old way of thinking, live changed lives and become like children; trusting, humble, and forgiving, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven. 4 Therefore, whoever humbles himself like this child is greatest in the kingdom of heaven.

1 Children require attention, time and effort to raise.

2 Discipline demonstrates love and correction and promotes self-control.

3 God is the provider of Children and states that we must be like a child to enter heaven.

4 God will hold parents accountable for the time they were able to teach their children.

5 Children are held in high esteem by the Lord – they are innocent and trusting.

6 God calls for our hearts to be tender and mild as a child in dealing with others.

7 God is pleased with a childlike faith that quickly forgives and restores fellowship.

Sunday Services are @ 11 a.m. in Bartow Community Center, room 28.

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

Blessings in Christ.

—Pastor Luis Ramos

and/or additional information, call the church at (718) 862-9172.

September 4 - 7 – The Missionary Ministry sponsors a trip to THE HOLY LAND EXPERIENCE IN ORLANDO, FLORIDA, the only entertainment park that celebrates the Biblical Word of the Christian Faith. Package includes: Round trip airfare; round trip airport transportation from Bartow Ave. (Co-op City, Bronx); 4 days/3 nights hotel accommodation; 3 buffet breakfasts; 1 group dinner, 2 day admissions to the Holy Land Experience; lunch-to-go at the Holy Land Experience; transportation from the hotel to the Holy Land and Travel Insurance. $1,055.00 per person double occupancy; $1,003.00 per person triple; $1,295.00 single. $113.00 Deposit due May 3, (non-refundable after 7/3). For reservation and/or additional information, call (718) 671-0425 or (718) 3798514.

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

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

—Evan G. Mitchell

Co-op City Baptist Church

Rev. Dr. Sheldon E. Williams and the Co-op City Baptist Church family invite you to join us tomorrow at 9:00 a.m. for worship service. Please note our summer worship schedule begins tomorrow, August 5.

We will have one worship service at 9:00 a.m. The summer schedule will remain in effect through Sunday, September 9. We invite you to worship, study, and pray with us.

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

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

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

Come one, come all and have a ball. The Building Fund Ministry is proud to announce their Gospel Evening of Elegance on Saturday, October 13. The event will be held at 135 Einstein Loop, room 45, from 3 to 6 p.m. The evening will include dinner, entertainment by The Inspirational Gospel Singers of New Castle, Delaware, performance by CCBC Praise Dancers and a Fashion Show. Ticket prices until September 30 are adults (18 and over), $60; youth (13-17), $20; children (6-12), $5, Children 5 and under, free.

After September 30th, tickets will be $65. For tickets or additional information, call 718-515-6090, 646418-7102, 718-862-9243, or 718-320-3774.

On Friday, October 19, and Saturday, October 20, the Scholarship Ministry will be going to Museum of the Bible in Washington, D.C. Trip includes roundtrip motor coach transportation, overnight accommodations, one breakfast, one all you can eat buffet dinner, and admission to the museum. We will also spend time at National Harbor in Baltimore, MD. Cost is $310 pp double room. A non-refundable deposit of $100 is due on or before July 29. For additional information, call 917-747-4338, 718-671-1271 or 718320-3774.

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

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Mon., Aug. 6

Library 9:30 a.m.–1 p.m.

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

Around The Lunch Table 11:30 a.m.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Dominoes 2:30 p.m.

Tues., Aug. 7

MENU Alternate Kosher Meals are also available

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

Walking Club 10:30 a.m.

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

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

Dominoes 2:30 p.m.

Wed., Aug. 8

Dreiser Room 7 unless otherwise noted

Blood Pressure Every 1st & 3rd Wed. 9:00 -10:00 a.m.

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

Stay Well Exercise – Vac until Sept 5th Line Dancing 11 a.m.-12 p.m.

Card Games 2-4 p.m.

Dominoes 2:30 p.m.

Smartphone Class Bartow Main office Beginner – 12:30 – 1:30 p.m.

Intermediate 1:30 – 2:30 p.m.

Thu., Aug. 9

Einstein Room 49 unless otherwise noted

Library 9 a.m.–1 p.m.

Word Games 9:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m.

Crochet & Knitting 10 a.m. – 11 a.m.

Spanish Class 11 a.m.–12 p.m., Bartow Main Office Thurs @ the Movies 12:45 NEW Yoga w/Damion 9:45–10:45 a.m.

Card Games 2–4 p.m.

Dominoes 2:30 p.m.

Fri., Aug. 10

Bartow Room 31 unless otherwise noted

Men’s Line Dancing 9a.m.-10 a.m.

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

Women’s Line Dancing 10 a.m.-11:30 a.m.

Chat Session 10 a.m.

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

Karaoke 12:45 – 2:45pm Card Games 2 p.m.-4 p.m.

Dominoes 2:30 p.m.

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

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

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

Kosher

Non-Kosher

Orange juice Stuffed cabbage w/beef Kasha w/cous cous Whole wheat bread Creamy spinach Fresh fruit Alt: Salmon salad

Pork spare ribs Rice vegetables Whole Wheat bread Sautéed spinach

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

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

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

Alt: Egg salad Computer Class – Rm. 13 Walk Group 9:30 a.m. Rm. 40 Orange Pineapple Beginner 10:00-11:00 a.m. juice, Southwest Dominoes 10 a.m. Rm. 45 Intermediate 11:00 a.m. -12 p.m. turkey meatloaf Only 6 seats available Spelling Bee 10 a.m.

Mashed potatoes (New) Body in motion w/Ola 10:00 – Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session 9:30Steamed carrots 10:30 a.m.

11:00 a.m.

Whole wheat bread Sewing 9:30 -11:30 a.m.

Spanish Practice Class 10:30 a.m. in Tai Chi Vacation until August 29th Canned pears Computer Lab Alt: Tuna salad Art Class 1-3 p.m. w/veg - no mayo Zumba 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Rm. 4 Yoga 2 p.m.-3 p.m. Rm. 2 Dominoes 10 a.m.

Dominoes 10 a.m., Rm. 45 Grandparent Connection 1st Thurs., Rm. 35 10:30 a.m.

Arthritis Exercise 11 a.m., Rm. 45 Spelling Bee 11 a.m.

Word Search 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Karaoke by Steven 1 p.m., Rm. 45 Dominoes 10 a.m., Rm. 45 Art 10 a.m., Rm. 45 Bingo 1 p.m. – 2 p.m.

Pokeno 2 p.m.-4 p.m., Rm. 35 Blood Pressure 2nd & 4th Fri., 10 11:30 a.m., Rm. 45 Free Oil Painting Classes Room 38, 10 a.m.-11:30 a.m.

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

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

JASA welcomes everyone age 60 and older!

Payments for trips can be made at all three centers.

Trip registration policy: There will be no refunds for all trips. All trips include roundtrip transportation! All trips must be paid in advance – JASA will not accept checks under $5.

(FREE) LiveOn NY – SCRIE/SNAP (Food Stamps) Assistance – Fri., Aug. 17th, Sept. 7th & 21st; 9 a.m.-12 p.m., JASA Main Office, 2049 Bartow Ave. No appointments! Walk-ins! First come!

First served! Please make copies of your documents before coming to the office.

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

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

Dreiser Back to School Supplies Drive – Beg. Aug 7th – Sept. 1st, rm. 7, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Please drop off notebooks, pencils, sharpeners, binders, lined writing paper, erasers, crayons, pens, construction paper, pocket folders, staplers, calculators, rulers, hand sanitizer, tissue napkins, etc. All donations go to local schools.

NEW – Yoga w/Peggy Hill – Mondays starting

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

Breaded Pollock fish Blood Pressure 10 – 11:30 a.m. 1st & 3rd, Rm. 8 fillet, Yellow rice Line Dancing 10 – 11 a.m., Aud. A Cucumber dill salad Piano Sing Along 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Whole wheat bread (New) Purple Life Trail Fitness w/Damion Fresh fruit, Alt: Cur1:00–2:00 p.m. Section 1 - Greenway ried chicken salad Drama Club Vacation until Sept. 13

Apple juice

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

Roasted chicken Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session Mashed sweet pota9:30 a.m.-10 a.m., 11 a.m.-12 p.m. toes, Cauliflower Meditative Moments Vacation until Sept. 7 Soufflé, Challah Pokeno 3rd Fri., 1 p.m.- 2:30 p.m. bread, Fresh fruit Bingo 1 p.m.-3 p.m.

Alt: Gefilte fish

Italian roast chicken Baby carrots w/ parsley Garlic mashed potatoes

Deluxe cheeseburger w/onions Plain hamburger bun Garden salad Potato salad

Chicken Parmesan Spaghetti Italian blend vegetables

Cod fillet o’fish sandwich Home fries w/peppers & onions Kale, romaine, Apple, Red cabbage & Parmesan salad

Fee for lunch is $2.00 & $5.00 for guest

ALL meals served w/margarine and fresh milk *Menu subject to change without notice.

Alternate Kosher Meals are also available Bartow Center (929) 399-1394 Dreiser Center (718) 320-1345 • Einstein Center (718) 671-5161

Upcoming Events/Trips

Aug. 13, 11 a.m.-12 p.m., Bartow main office Only 12 spots available. Call 718-320-2066 to reserve a spot Diabetes Self-Management Program – Join us for a FREE, 6-week workshop to help manage your chronic conditions. All seniors are welcome, Aug. 8, 15, 22 & 29; Sept. 5 & 12; 10 a.m.-12 p.m. FREE light breakfast included. To register or get more info., please contact Julissa Reynoso, 646-946-1252, or register in the JASA NORC office. Seats for 20 people.

NOTE: Effective August 2018, the price for some trips has increased.

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

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

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

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

Spanish Class – starting Thurs., Aug. 9; 11 a.m.12 p.m. JASA main office. Call 718-320-2066 to enroll Stew Leonard’s – Fri., Aug. 10th; $6. Bartow: 9:30 a.m.; Einstein: 9:45 a.m.; Dreiser: 10 a.m.

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

St. Mary’s Pool – $3. Fri., Aug. 17 & 24; Pool

aerobics for seniors, 10 a.m.–12 p.m. Bartow: 8:30 a.m.; Einstein: 8:45 a.m.; Dreiser: 9 a.m. There is a $25 yearly fee to use the facility, which can be paid at the pool by check or money order.

IKEA – Mon., Aug. 20th; $15. Bartow: 9 a.m.; Einstein: 9:15 a.m.; Dreiser: 9:30 a.m.

Empire – Tues., Aug. 21st; $5. Bartow: 9 a.m.; Einstein: 9:15 a.m.; Dreiser: 9:30 a.m. Wait list.

Sands Casino, Bethlehem, PA – $30; Sat., Aug. 25.

Bonus: $30 slot play and $5 food voucher. Dreiser: 8 a.m.; Bartow: 8:15 a.m.; Einstein: 8:30 a.m. Depart from casino, 6 p.m. Lunch provided on bus. Payment deadline, Wed., Aug. 15. Cash only – no checks.

Wal-Mart – Tues., Aug. 28th; $15. Bartow: 8:30 a.m., Einstein: 8:45 a.m. & Dreiser, 9 a.m. Wait List.

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

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

National Museum of African American History, Washington, DC – Thurs., Oct. 4; $85. Payment due

by Fri., Aug. 31st. Light breakfast served on bus.

Bartow: 7:15 a.m.; Dreiser: 7:30 a.m.; Einstein: 7:45 a.m. Return, 5:15 p.m. No refunds. Wait list.

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Scheduling Activities Calendar

Bingo — Monday, August 6th, at 1 p.m. Wednesday, August 8th, at 1:30 p.m. and Friday, August 10th, at 1 p.m. with Stephen in our club room #39.

Members only. Admission, $5.00 for 3 cards, 12 games and Jackpot. Extra cards are 25¢ each.

Refreshments available.

Game Days — Tuesdays and Thursdays. Our club room is set up for our members to play games.

Mahjong, Dominoes, Kalooki, Bowling, Tennis, etc.) from 10:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (Members may bring a friend or two). $1 is collected for refreshments. Wi-Fi available.

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

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

Goose Island Seniors

Big Ragu” and “Laverne & Shirley” takes the stage in one of the funniest farces of all time! A meek and mild taxi driver has found himself with two wives in two areas of town all due to his inability to say “no” to a woman in need. “Virtually continuous laughter.”

–The NY Post Foxwoods — Thursday, October 18th. Time, 8:30 a.m. Price, $35. Rebate, $10 slots, $10 food.

Christmas In The Air — Monday, November 5th, at Hunterdon Hills Playhouse, NJ. Their most popular show of the year. Song, dance, comedy sketches, original songs with live onstage orchestra.

Price, $95, for table served entree, dessert buffet and show. To pay for trips, you may drop-off, mail, or call for pick-up.

To all members: Happy Birthday to all members who celebrate their day in the month of August: Amy Rindner, Rose F. Koerner, Marvine Hollman, Roberta McGee, Archangle K. Ortiz, Sylvia Polite,

AARP Chapter #4997

Reminder: Only two weeks available, August 15th, for AARP Peachtree Chapter & Caregivers Outreach Ministry Empowerment FREE one-onone Technology Sessions. Bring your mobile devices and you will be shown how to set-up an email, log in to social media, save your pictures, create flyers and more; five sessions daily: 9 – 10 a.m., 10 – 11 a.m., 11 -12 p.m., 12 – 1 p.m. and 1 2 p.m. Location: 177 Dreiser Loop, 2nd floor, room O. Please call 718-379-3159 or 718-320-1946 to reserve a session.

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

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

2018 Tour Activities September 5 – September 6 – Dover Downs Hotel & Casino w/Live Marvin Gaye Tribute Show; $50 slot play; 1-night stay at hotel; 1 breakfast, 1 dinner; tour of Dover Delaware & farmers market. Seats available. Price: $309/person double; $395 single; Balance due ASAP. Contact Hannah, 718- 379-7962.

October 11 – Legends & Laughter at Resorts Casino (Atlantic City) – A musical journey with impressions of Rod Stewart, The Temptations, Tony Orlando, Prince and others starring Jimmy Mazz; $25 slot play; deluxe Motorcoach transportation; $79/person. Contact Judith, 718-379-3370.

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

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

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

They may be mailed to the Group/ Trip Leader.

—Delores Debnam

Bonnie Silverman, Evelyn Foster, Diana Gordan, Ella Thome, Joann Evans and Angel Rondon.

Special Mass & Memorial – September 16th at 8:30 a.m. for Lydia Ruas, Cancer Care Fund, president, Einstein. Mass given at St. Michael’s Church, presented by Mary Pilla & Joyce Wilson. There will be a Memorial for Lydia Ruas after the Mass at the Goose Island Club, room #39, at 135 Einstein Loop Center. Time, 11 a.m. All are welcome.

Note: Call Ann or Stephen at Goose Island Seniors, 718-379-9613, or visit us at 135 Einstein Loop, rm. 39, Bronx, NY 10475. Visit Ann on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Visit or call Stephen in room #39, every Mon. & Fri. from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. and 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.; Tues. & Thurs., 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. and 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. and Wed., 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. – 8 p.m. Call Stephen on cell at 347-847-1941.

Good health to all.

—Stephen Roberts Sr.

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General Information: The Traditional Synagogue is located in Section 5, 120 Erdman Place in the rear lobby of 27B. It is on the ground floor of Building 27B. It’s handicapped accessible, no steps. Phone #: 718379-6920. Office hours are Thursday and Sunday from noon to 2 p.m. Please call the office before you attempt to come over. If no one is in the office, please leave a message.

The synagogue has services on Saturday morning starting at 9 a.m. After services, we always have a kid-

American Legion Post 1871 Bus Ride To National Museum Of African American History American Legion family, to include both the Legionnaires and the Auxiliaries and their friends, will be going on bus ride in October for two days, one night (October 20-21). We hope you will join us on this trip as a way of educating ourselves and having fun at the same time.

At this juncture, we still have enough space. Our next installment is for $100 on August 15th. The earlier we fill up the space, the better, as we will be able to make plans in advance. Invite your loved ones, your friends and associates to join us on this experience as we tour the nation’s capital for a visit to the National Museum of African American It is a two-day, one-night bus ride (October 20-21) with lots of fun. You don’t need to be a veteran to attend. It’s an opportunity to learn about African American History & Culture. So, spread the word and make it an event immediately after back to school. The next payment of $100 is due by August 15th. Endeavor to be part of the past for the present.

There are discount prices per person. With 2 per room ($229); 3 per room ($219) and $199 for 4 per room. If you have any question, kindly call the American Legion Post (718-320-8165) or Commander Toba (347-327-6288) or Auxiliary President Cornelius (929-286-1345).

What You Need To Know About The Trip This package includes, but not limited to: roundtrip transportation and overnight hotel accommodation at Holiday Inn, Columbia, MD. The features at the hotel include outdoor pool, fitness center, free wi-fi, cafe, restaurant, etc. The things include in the package are: stop for 2 hrs. at Arundel Mills Mall and Maryland Live!; all-you-can-eat dinner buffet and DJ entertainment; comedy show with belly-busting BET comedian; DJ dance party with 2-hour premium open bar; and all-you-can-eat breakfast buffet.

After checking out of the hotel in the morning, we will then proceed to the museum with our Reserved Timed Admission Pass. Travelers are encouraged to come with comfortable walking shoes for the tour.

We will then depart for home after touring the museum & surrounding area landmarks.

Departure The bus will leave for DC from Co-op City in Section Five, and probably other locations based on the spread. All guests must bring their valid government issued photo ID. Remember that the minimum age to consume alcoholic beverages is 21. Note that if a reservation is canceled 45 days prior to departure, only the initial deposit of $30 is non-refundable. However, if a reservation is canceled for any reason within 45 days of departure, all payments in at the time are non-refundable.

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dush. The synagogue has a Facebook page, Traditional Synagogue.

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

The synagogue needs men to help make a minyan.

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

Sabbath ends on Saturday, August 11, at 8:44 p.m.

Candle Lighting for Friday, August 10, at 7:51 p.m.

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

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

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

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

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

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

—Gary Schwartz

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

Come & Visit Us – We welcome you to God’s House – Your House – One Family in Christ. We are a congregation with spirit-filled worship, offering a variety of opportunities for spiritual growth, fellowship and service to God and our community. We are a multi-ethnic, multi-cultural and bilingual congregation and all are welcome. Services are at the church at 2350 Palmer Avenue, across the street from Building 30. Parking is available. Our pastor is Rev. Arnaldo Sanchez and our phone number is (718) 320-3795, please leave a message, if there is no answer.

Sunday Services – Come and receive a blessing The first Sunday of the month is a bilingual service with communion at 10 a.m. Each Sunday, the English Service is at 10 a.m. and the Spanish Service is at 12:30 p.m.

Children: Sunday School time will be at 10:30 a.m. Bring your children, they will have a great time while learning God’s word. Sunday morning Bible Study for adults at 8:45 a.m.

Prayer Night (English) & Prayer/ Bible Study Afternoon (Spanish): The Lord said, “Whenever two or more are gathered in my name I am in

the midst of them.” Matthew 18:20. Wednesday evenings at 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Tuesday mornings at noon to 1 p.m.

Come and bring your prayer needs so we can pray together. Remember that prayer brings many blessings, which God has promised to all his children that have a personal relationship with Him. Alzheimer’s Awareness: We are inviting you to participate in educational trainings provided by “CARE NYC.” On Tuesday, August 7th, from 10 a.m.-12 p.m., there will be two sessions one hour each. First will be the “Top Ten Early Signs of Alzheimer’s” and the second on the “Healthy Brain, Healthy Life.” The sessions will be held in Einstein Community Center, room 43, 2nd Floor.

Summer Outdoor Fire Pit Service: On Friday, August 10th, there will be a picnic from 6-7 p.m. (bring a dish to share) and at 7 p.m. until as the Holy Spirit leads we will have a fire pit service. This will be a fun and spiritual time to spend with each other. It will be held outside of the church building at 2350 Palmer Avenue across from Building 30.

Hope to see you there.

God bless.

—Barbara Penn

Pentecostal Tabernacle

The Pentecostal Tabernacle invites you to Worship Service every Sunday morning at 100 Co-op City Blvd., Bronx N.Y. 10475 Sunday School begins at 10:30 a.m.

Mid-day Service will be from 11:45 a.m. - 2 p.m. Prayer and fasting service will be held every Wednesday morning at 11 a.m.-noon.

Bible study and prayer meeting will also be held Wednesday evening starting at 7:30 p.m.

Youth service every Friday evening at 7:30 p.m.

Focus: Love And Duty: Rachel And Leah And now, Israel, what doth the Lord thy God require of thee, but to fear the Lord thy God, to walk in all his ways, and to love him, and to serve the Lord thy God with all thy heart and with all thy soul. Deuteronomy 10;12 (Genesis 29:16-26) And Laban had two daughters the name of the elder Leah, and the name of the younger was Rachel.

Leah was tender eyed; but Rachel was beautiful and well favored. And Jacob loved Rachel; and said, I will serve thee seven years for Rachel thy younger daughter.

And Laban said, it is better that I give her to thee, than that I should give her to another man; abide with me.

And Jacob served seven years for Rachel; and they seemed unto him but a few days, for the love he had for her.

And Jacob said unto Laban, Give my wife, for my days are fulfilled, that I may go in unto her, And Laban gathered together all the

men of the place, and made a feast. And it came pass in the evening that he took Leah his daughter, and brought her to him, and he went in unto her.

And Laban gave unto his daughter Leah Zilpah his maid for a handmaid.

And it came to pass, that in the morning, behold, it was Leah; and he said to Laban, what is this that thou hast done unto me? Did not I serve thee for Rachel? Wherefore then hast thou beguiled me?

And Laban said it must not be so done in our country, to give the younger before the firstborn.

Rachel represents Marriage of love and Leah represents marriage of duty Certainly there was a contrast and conflicts in Jacob’s marriage, the marriage with Leah had been arranged through deception; the one with Rachel materialized through love. Rachel was deeply loved by Jacob and there was a desperate longing in his heart to take her for his wife. Therefore, he was willing to serve his uncle for seven years to get Rachel. However after Jacob served for seven years Labon did not fulfill his promise. This led Jacob to question Labon by asking what is this that thou hast done unto me? Did not I serve thee for Rachel? Wherefore then hast thou beguiled me? (Genesis 29:25) When Jacob requested an answer he was given a lame excuse that it was the custom of the land.

Leah was not loved by Jacob, but she was determining to fulfill her duty.

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—Rev. R. Sibblies

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

La familia de la Iglesia Circulo de Cristo les extiende una cálida invitación a usted y su familia para que vengan a alabar a Dios junto con nosotros.

Nos encontramos en el 147 de Dreiser Loop, al nivel del patio (localizado en el centro Comunal de Dreiser).

We are a multicultural church that embraces God’s love for all. Family unity is very important to us.

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

We have a wonderful children ministry focus on learning God’s word. Our Youth Ministry is very active and dynamic. The youth are involved in music, retreats, concerts, debates, conferences, drama and counseling, among many other activities.

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

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

will call you back.

Suplimos comida a aquellos en nuestra comunidad que lo necesitan.

Nuestro teléfono es 347-945-1992 de no haber nadie en la oficina sientancen libres de dejar un mensaje, le devolveremos su llamada.

Thought for the week You have shown me the way of life, and you will fill me with the joy of your presence. —Acts 2:28 Reflexion para la semana 28 me has hecho conocer los caminos de la vida; me llenaras de gozo con tu presencia. Hechos 2:28 English services Wednesday, 7:00 to 9:00 p.m., Prayer & Bible Study Friday, 7:00 to 9:00 p.m., Youth Night Sunday, 11:00 a.m., Worship and the Word Children Church, 5 years old to 12 years old Little lamb nursery.

Thursday, 9 a.m., Prayer and the Word Horario de Servicios en Español Domingo, 9:00 a 10:30 a.m., Alabanzas y Predicación Jueves, 12:00 p.m., Oración y Estudio Bíblico Special Event Back to school: On Friday, August 24, at 6:30 p.m., 150 free book bags and school supplies will be given out.

—Pastor Sam Colon

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Public Safety Report

travel several miles through water. Never stand under a tree during a lightning storm. This is how most injuries and deaths from lightning occur. Lightning will always strike the highest point. Large hail may also be prevalent, sometimes the size of a softball or larger. Try to take shelter indoors, if possible.

Never, ever leave children inside of a vehicle during hot weather. Temperatures can rapidly escalate making the vehicle as hot as the inside of an oven. Always check to make sure there is not a person or pet inside your vehicle before you lock it and leave it. Cold weather can also be a hazard. Mistakes can happen so this is always a good safety practice to get into each and every time you leave your vehicle.

Over the past few weeks, we were called upon by Con Edison to reduce energy consumption and return conserved power back to the grid. While some of the cut backs may have seemed inconvenient, these power restrictions help to prevent full scale black outs and brown outs in Co-op City and the surrounding areas. Energy consumption is a good idea year round, but conservation during the summer is extremely important.

Alcohol consumption during hot weather may add to health concerns. Alcohol and the beverages it may be mixed with can cause dehydration even though they are liquids. In addition to being unhealthy, it can also be illegal. Consuming alcohol in public is a violation of the law within New York City. This includes Co-op City events and New York City Street Fairs at which alcohol is not sold. Public Safety Officers issue New York City Universal Summonses for this violation. As with any other arrest, a Co-op City Community Complaint is also issued for AntiSocial Conduct in connection with the arrest. This complaint carries a monetary fine.

Residents are reminded that barbequing is not permitted on any of the public areas of Co-op City. Strict guidelines set forth by the New York City Fire Department are in effect for barbequing and prohibit barbequing on terraces as terraces are within 10 feet of the buildings. Propane tanks are strictly prohibited by the New York City Fire Department in any multiple family dwellings.

Residents are also reminded that fireworks are illegal, as well as dangerous.

New York City put in effect a Zero Tolerance policy regarding the sale or use of illegal fireworks within the limits of New York City. Here in Co-op City, the Zero Tolerance laws are enforced by both the New York City Police Department, as well as the Co-op City Department of Public Safety. New York City offers rewards of up to $1,000 to anyone who gives information leading to the arrest and conviction of anyone caught selling fireworks within New York City. Call 31-1 with information. Co-op City residents are also subject to receiving a Community Complaint if they are arrested by any police agency within the geographical confines of Co-op City.

Remember to stay safe this summer, especially near pools and beaches. Always remember, if you see something, say something. Call 9-1-1 and the Department of Public Safety at (718) 671-3050 or online at www.ccpd.us. Callers may remain anonymous when giving information. The Co-op City Department of Public Safety would like to thank all persons who have called in suspicious activity. It is by your actions that the crime rate remains low and a high quality of life is maintained.

Co-op City is a diverse community with people of all ages, abilities and characteristics. All persons should remember to respect each other and embrace their differences. Don’t forget to say “hello” to your neighbors when you pass each other in the hallway or in the street. Co-op City strives to accommodate all persons. As Stevie Wonder said at the Grammys, “We need to make every single thing accessible to every person with a disability.” It is also important to remember that not all disabilities are visible.

Someone who appears to be healthy may have a physical or developmental disability. Take every opportunity to learn about disabilities or conditions that may affect your friends, family members or neighbors. Knowledge is power, the more you learn, the stronger you become.

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Building 21 Association

In a thriving community, the key word is…

Hello from Building 21! Are you a member of the African American Association?

Are you a member of the Spanish American Community Club, Traditional Synagogue, the Ghanaian Association of Co-op City, the NAACP, Co-op City Branch; the National Council of Negro Women, Co-op City Branch; the Section 4 Partnership of Co-op City? Are you a member of any of the clubs and associations that welcomes all of us? There are some that say there are not enough activities in our community.

The list you have just read is but a smattering of the list of clubs and organizations that have regular activities and events that take place in right here in CO-OP City. The element that is missing is more involvement by you, the people, namely adults and their children or grandchildren or nieces and nephews. The message here is, get involved. Get our youth involved. Let us stop complaining and become an effective and active part of this grand landscape of ethnicity. “We are” (CO-OP City is) the embodiment of people of all races, from a wealth of different countries who offer a broadening of our “social education” without using a “handheld device.” We must embrace each other and enjoy our differences. In a thriving community, the key word is “INVOLVEMENT.” To quote the youth of today, “Do you feel me?”

Think Tank at Building 21 How do we create a thriving community? How do we do that? Our intention is to answer those questions in the THINK TANK at Building 21. Think Tank at Building 21 needs your input. Every Friday evening, 8:30-10 p.m. in “The Gathering Room” in the rear of Building 21B. Your intentions, your dreams and your foresight are as good and as welcomed as anyone else’s. You are invited to contribute to Think Tank on any Friday except Christmas and New Year’s.

The Section 4 Partnership of Co-op City is planning our 2nd Christmas “Surprise” Extravaganza and activities for the remainder of 2018. The date is Friday, December 14th. The Section 4 Partnership meets every Friday, 7:30 8:30 p.m. in “The Gathering Room” in the rear lobby of Building 21B (120 Bellamy Loop). Come, have some fun and lend a helping hand. Be involved. Make a difference.

Questions regarding The 21 Association?

Email: 21association@gmail.com. Call: 347.504.1821. Attend the monthly meetings every 4th Thursday in “The Gathering Room” in the rear of the B-section at 7 p.m. FYI, all monies collected (i.e., annual dues, etc.) are turned in to our treasurer and installed in the association’s bank account.

Involvement! That is the key. We are dedicated to the empowerment of every shareholder in CO-OP City. Each-one-of-us, multiplied by all-of-us, equals a force for good. See you around the neighborhood!

—Michelle Marbury

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