Co-op City Times 08/06/16

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Vol. 51 No. 32

Saturday, August 6, 2016

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National Night Out 2016 in Co-op City

BY LAURETTA J. JAYSURA

How do you turn an ordinary event into an extraordinary one? That’s what the 45th Precinct Community Council and Riverbay Fund, in conjunction with Assemblyman Michael Benedetto, did in Co-op City on Tuesday, Aug. 2, 2016 at the annual National Night Out (NNO) event with an estimated five hundred people in attendance.

This is the day, around the country, when neighbors, businesses and religious institutions come out to proclaim in a jubilant, unified way, “no more crime on our streets.”

Riverbay General Manager Noel Ellison said emphatically that in Co-op City, “We never gave our streets away due to our partnership with our local CCPD and Capt. Raia. We are highly trained and concerned about our community. We are law-abiding citizens.”

NNO could not have come at a better time as our country is experiencing additional issues of frayed relationships, disharmony and racial tensions between police departments and the communities they serve. Events such as NNO help bring out the best and provide a venue for discussion and personal connections among all ages, all races and all genders. On Tuesday night, many said that it was their first time attending NNO, but they were happy to be a part of it.

Judy Kendrick said that it was her first NNO and she enjoyed it. “I called my More than 200 seniors lined up information across the Greenway for the Flash Mob 2016, daughter and told her to bring the baby, it’s really nice.”

Photo by Lauretta Jaysura sponsored by JASA at NNO 2016. said that she was glad to Capt. Daniela Reia, Commander of the 45th Precinct, be in Co-op City and she’s looking forward to another year keeping the community Assistant District Attorney Bill Zelenka, who was volunteering with the Community safe and working with Chief Apollo and CCPD. “Follow us on Twitter and see what Affairs Unit of the 45th Precinct, said that he was proud to be a part of NNO and we are doing,” she told the crowd. what it stands for.

“It brings out the whole community, I think it was great,” said long-time Co-op Bob Bieder, President of the 45th Precinct Community Council, served as emcee City resident Ira Herschaft. of the evening’s proceedings and did a great job keeping the flow as everyone was Pamela and Louise, recently retired, said they were “enjoying everything,” from (Continued on page 3) the camaraderie, to the giveaways and the entertainment.

Gun Buyback in the Bronx today Turn in an operable weapon and receive $200, no questions asked

BY ROZAAN BOONE

The New York City Police Department (NYPD) and the Bronx District Attorney’s office are teaming up for a Gun Buyback event to be held at two churches in the Bronx today, Saturday, August 6, from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m.

Bronx civilians who turn in working firearms will receive a pre-paid debit card in the amount of $200 for assault rifles and handguns, and $25 for shotguns, (Continued on page 7)

Survey of Building 15A residents reveals that they are generally satisfied with new lobby entrance

BY BILL STUTTIG

A comprehensive survey of more than 120 residents of Building 15A, asking their opinions and thoughts on the quality and practicality of the new lobby entrance installed in the building two months ago, reveals that residents are generally satisfied with the new entrance system. However, some problems persist, according to the responding residents.

While promising to take note of the changes recommended by the Building 15A residents, Riverbay Construction Committee chair, Bernie Cylich, said that the general satisfaction expressed

by the residents now clears the way for Riverbay, after the adjustments are made, to begin the bidding process on contractors to install the new entrances in the remaining 64 lobbies in the community.

“The committee and the Board would like to thank Building 15A Association president, Dorothea Castle, for taking on the time-consuming task of preparing, distributing and tallying the comprehensive survey over many weeks,” said Director Cylich. “It was Dorothea who first blew the whistle on the building’s residents’ (Continued on page 30)

Repair work on Cooper Place hot water leak begins Completion expected by mid-August

BY BILL STUTTIG

The ongoing hot water leak behind the Cooper Place townhouses near Co-op City Blvd., both a costly and an aesthetic problem for the community over the past 19 months, is expected to be repaired by mid-August.

Anthony Ligato, Riverbay’s Senior Director of Utility Assets at the cogeneration plant, told the Co-op City Times that the preparatory work on the final repairs be- Work began last week on preparing the excavation site behind the Cooper Place townhouses for the gan this week as contractors be- permanent repair of a long-standing hot water gan shoring up the excavation site leak. This week, engineers will apply an epoxy in the immediate vicinity of the solution know as Silver Lining to the section of Photo by Brandon Ortiz damaged pipe. leak, under the supervision of certified work safety inspectors.

After the preparations are completed by apply a new product called Silver Lining early next week, contracted engineers will (Continued on page 2)

Explanation of Pre-Paid Carrying Charge Bills

Shareholders participating in the pre-paid carrying charge program who received their maintenance bills should note that the amount reflected on their pre-pay bills only represents the carrying charge portion of their bill for the period ending July, 2017. Those who wish to, may also prepay their garage and hall closet charges, or continue to pay them monthly as billed.

Please note that the August invoices were generated on July 25th, so if your payment was not processed by that day, you will see your credit reflected on your September statement.

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Repairs to the faulty hot water pipe. According to marketing material provided by Silver Lining Corp., the product is described as an epoxy lining which is both flexible and durable, flexible enough to be installed in any type of pipe and durable enough the withstand hot water temperatures exceeding 300 degrees Fahrenheit.

Hot water constantly running through that pipe section does not exceed 200 degrees Fahrenheit.

Mr. Ligato said that the Silver Lining solution to the longstanding problem should largely be credited to the research done by Riverbay’s Construction Committee chair Bernie Cylich.

Director Cylich confirmed that the Silver Lining product was investigated as a possible solution to the problem only after many months of frustrations in trying, but failing, to find contractors to perform repairs adequate to fix the longstanding leak.

Mr. Cylich said that he read about the Silver Lining product many months ago but, not to be satisfied with the marketing claims, he directed Riverbay to have the product tested by an independent lab to determine if the epoxy product actually lived up to its claims which the independent tests proved that it did, according to both Mr. Cylich and Mr. Liagato.

In addition, Riverbay and its Construction Committee checked many references of firms who previously purchased the product’s application and each ex-

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pressed more than satisfactory results.

While not directly affecting hot water service to the buildings that the section of piping serves, the leak, which has been ongoing since late autumn of 2014, has proven to be both a costly and aesthetic nightmare for the community.

Director Cylich estimated that the hot water leak costs Riverbay approximately $20,000 a month is lost water and the energy needed to heat the water.

The leak has also created a longstanding eyesore for the community as the section of lawn around the leak, directly behind the Cooper Place townhouses adjacent to Co-op City Blvd., has been fenced off for more than 19 months, due to safety concerns. Billowing lost steam rising into the atmosphere has been visible to residents and passersby over much of the past year and a half.

The original repair plans called for construction of a piping system to bypass the leak, a project which would have impacted a large section of the community in the vicinity of the problem, in addition to costing many hundreds of thousands of dollars more than the Silver Lining application costs.

Mr. Ligato estimates that the Silver Lining application will save the community between $300,000 and $500,000 over the originally planned leak by-pass repairs. Director Cylich called those estimates conservative with the savings at least a half a million dollars, and very

possibly much more.

The actual application of the Silver Lining product to the faulty section of pipe should take less than 24 hours. The work is scheduled to take place next Thursday, August 11th, and will require the shutdown of hot water service to buildings served by that section of piping. According to the Power Plant, those buildings include the Broun, Debs and Cooper Place townhouses and Buildings 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 21, 22, 23, 24, and 25. The work will affect

only hot water service; unheated water will be available in all affected homes during the 24–hour repair period. All residents affected by the repair will be given written notice of the shutdown, including the exact times of the hot water shutdown.

After the repairs are completed, the Silver Lining Corporation claims in their marketing material that their product will hold-up from an estimated 100 years. We should all live long-enough to verify those claims.

Working together to maintain cultural harmony A recent incident of bias was brought to the attention of Chief Frank Apollo and Captain James Keappock of the Co-op City Public Safety Department (CCPD)

by Riverbay Board director, Pastor Deborah Jenkins. While there was not much information available to investigate, CCPD is asking parents in the development to continue to educate children about tolerance for all people and the importance of them not getting involved in any way with behavior that taunts, ridicules or abuses another person’s ethnic, religious or cultural background.

We all want this great community to continue to thrive and embrace and celebrate the cultural diversity we have here and to not fall away from the concept of cooperative living and respect for others the way other communities in the nation might have. Co-op City is best exemplified by the great attendance we had at the annual fireworks, our fairs and most recently, our National Night Out, where all people, regardless of race, religion or culture, celebrate together.

We are determined to ensure that hateful words expressed by a very small minority in this community do not erode the harmony that all who live here have achieved over the past many years.

We therefore ask anyone who observes or is victimized by bias behavior to please call the Public Safety Department and 9-1-1 to report the incident.

— Captain James Keappock

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Co-op City Times 2 n d National Night Out

Combing Co-op City Find out what’s going on in Co-op City here...

Velocity Track orientation Velocity Track Club New York is holding orientation on Thursday, Aug. 11, at 7 p.m. in room 28 of the Bartow Center. Parent or guardian must attend for their child to try out for team, although the child does not have to be at the orientation.

Once all paperwork is completed, the first day of practice will be Aug. 15th. For further information, please contact Coach Winston Dinkins at (914) 441-6096 or via email at watclt@aol.com.

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interacting, full of energy, excited and in anticipation of Co-op City’s very first Flash Mob 2016 dancers. The Explorers Color Guard opened the ceremony, followed by a rendition of the Star Spangled Banner sung by local youth, Wesley Moore.

Bishop Angel Rosario of the Bronx Clergy Task Force, offered an inspirational prayer.

Greetings and expressions of support for law enforcement and safe communities came from local elected officials or their representatives and among them were personnel from the offices of Congressman Eliot Engel and Mayor Bill DiBlasio. Assemblyman Michael Benedetto, Comptroller Scott Stringer and Councilman Andy King, were in attendance, and led a moment of silence for those who have transitioned in the line of duty and encouraged us all to offer “a smile when you walk pass an officer on duty, just because...”

Comptroller Stringer presented Bieder and Community Board 10 with the Comptroller’s Proclamation for their community service.

Also seen “working the crowd,” shaking hands and talking with neighbors, were the candidates running for election to

Annual Community Fair coming in Sept.

The annual Co-op City Community Fair has been scheduled to take place on Saturday, Sept. 10 from noon until 6 p.m. on the Section 5 Greenway.

There will be vendors selling a variety of items, food and drinks, games, prizes and much more. Come on down and join the fun. This is a family-oriented event planned for your enjoyment by the Riverbay Fund.

Vendor applications can be picked up in the Riverbay administrative office, 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475. For further information, please contact the Riverbay Community Relations Department at 718-320-3300, x3500.

Free tennis this summer The Co-op City Tennis Club, in association with the New York Junior Tennis League and City Councilman Andy King, is once again offering free tennis instruction this summer from 9 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. Monday to Thursday on the Co-op City Tennis Courts directly behind M.S. 181.

Tennis instruction is offered to all children to 5 and 18 years old. Racquets and balls will be provided. Participating children need to wear comfortable athletic wear, preferably shorts and a short sleeve t-shirt and rubber-soled sneakers or tennis shoes.

Special sessions for 5 year olds are offered from 11 to 11:45 a.m. each Tuesdays and Thursdays. The program will run through August 25th and registration is onsite and ongoing.

A parent or guardian must be present to register a child.

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Getting ready for the Electric Slide in Flash Mob 2016.

program scheduled for today, Sat., August 6, with no questions asked. She also said that she has been to other NNO and “this is the best.”

A strong presence this year, for the first time, were a few sheriffs of New York. An officer explained that they protect in civil courts, in times of riots, civil disorder and more recently are focusing on “K2, an illegal tobacco which is very big in New York.” The officers showed some of the heavy and impressive equipment – fifty pounds and more – they must be ready and able to wear. They also offered the young kids a chance to sit in their squad car and blow the siren, which put a big happy smile on their faces.

Another happy face in the crowd was that of three-year old Adalia Baptiste and dad, Antinio, winner of the bike raffle.

The NYC Sheriff’s Office was very well represented.

the senate seat being vacated by Senator Ruth HassellThompson – Dr. Alvin Ponder, Rev. Ed Mulraine, Rev. Que English and Jamal Bailey, Esq. Riverbay Board member Francine Riva Jones welcomed everyone and thanked them for coming to Co-op City NNO on behalf of the Board.

Millie and Rita, who are original cooperators, sat on the sidelines, but offered that they also were enjoying the event.

Co-op City is home to many civic, social and religious organizations and they were all out with tables and gift bags for those who stopped at their tables. One organization, CERT, in conjunction with the Riverbay Fund, provided hot dogs, popcorn, books and sodas, along with NYC emergency readi-

There were lots of goodies to be enjoyed, including popcorn.

ness information. There was information on many legal or potentially legal issues, just for the taking. It seems nothing was spared.

Newly elected Bronx District Attorney Darcel Clark informed the community about the upcoming “gun buy back”

Co-op City’s own CCPD was out in force.

Photos by Lauretta Jaysura and Keisha Watkin

As the evening progressed and speeches concluded, Bieder announced the entertainment for the evening. You must have entertainment! The crowd demands it! But as a community bursting with talent, that was an easy order. Featured on stage were popular dancers from Newsong Church; first time at NNO, the adult dancers from Circle of Christ Church; Running Man Challengers; Eddie Feliciano of WRATH, and perhaps the most awaited act of them all, Flash Mob 2016, sponsored by JASA. Over two hundred seniors in matching gold or blue tops, took to the Sec. 1 Greenway at its widest point and lined in formation to dance a synchronized version of the “Electric Slide.” What a spectacular scene it was!

Their second performance, spelling out Co-op City to the song, “I Rise,” included a dance duet by a mother, Olla, who is JASA’s Zumba instructor at the Dreiser Center, and her son. The crowd went wild as they cheered the singers on.

“This is a first, for Co-op City, for the world,” said Voncile Mallory, artistic director and instructor.

Flash Mob 2016, of course, a hard act to follow, but a grand finale. As darkness fell, it was time for “Movies Under the Stars,” a showing of “Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice.”

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Photos by Lauretta Jaysura and Keisha Watkin

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Ghanaian Association holds first Co-op City Health Fair & Seminar It’s

HAPPENING in Co-op City!

The Ghanaian Association of Co-op City held its first Health Fair and Seminar last Saturday, July 30th, from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Bartow Center, and the event was a resounding success. Experienced health care professionals, healthcare organizations, and businesses from the local community were in attendance to provide information about their services to members of the community. There was music, raffles, refreshment, and lots of give-aways for everyone.

Photos by Peter Lewis Antwi and Justice Amoateng

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Letters to the Editor • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Decision making not MTA’s forte

To the Editor: As a former MTA employee, the approach to providing a better service can be canvassed by CCTIMES with recommendations by the ridership. For instance from 20 years of busing to and from Co-op City to Pelham Bay or #5 or #2 train via Gunhill Road, it’s apparent poor scheduling is a factor.

If a bus is scheduled 1 minute before the train comes, you know that bus will be on time. If he/she is a minute late, he

gets a crowded bus of unruly kids.

Which brings to mind there is no enforcement of the rules – knapsacks are not held, loud radios, people eating & more. At Pelham Bay, the dispatcher is useless When three #23 buses (all 5-4-3-2-1) come consecutively and the line for the (1-2-3-4-5) is a block long, a decision should be made to change the route. Now in the MTA, decision making is not their forte; and if you make a decision, you

will get written up if a problem occurs and even if you call into your supervisor, s/he doesn’t want to hear it. The dispatcher should have the common sense power to do his job.

I actually saw an accordian bus on the 38 line. During rush hour, more of these buses should be used.

Finally, better scheduling, common sense by ridership and MTA supervision can make life on a bus bearable.

—Nick Liberati

Not satisfied with director’s explanation

To the Editor: I read with total disgust and total disagreement with Director Daryl Johnson’s viewpoint dated on July 30th concerning the Riverbay Fund and its current head Director Deborah Jenkins. His reason(s) for voting no on the resolution that recently passed concerning funding for youth made absolutely no sense at all!

He cited, “I know that Jenkins will do a better job with this current money” then goes on to say: “So what are we going to do when Jenkins moves in? Do you honestly think that this money is going

to be spent in a proper manner? Personally, I don’t think so.” Then he calls the resolution “outrageous.”

If anything, this viewpoint is outrageous and made absolutely no sense. I work with some of the kids around my building outside in the scorching heat, both me and my son, teaching the kids martial arts for free and on my time.

We don’t have a room. All these kids of our community have are courts and other camps (which are awesome, but cost money), but not enough free programs to teach health, self-defense, anti-

bullying and other physical or academic skills.

We must invest in our children of our community. Trashing something and casting doubts, especially upon Director Jenkins’ integrity and leadership, before she even began was pointless, unnecessary, lacking merit and just plain unfair and ridiculous. However, Director Johnson’s explanation as to explaining how viewpoints are published after the vote was the only thing that made any sense at all! Unbelievable! SMH. —Mike Miller

Director responds to shareholder

Dear Editor: Mike Miller correctly pointed out that I wrote: “I know that Jenkins will do a better job with this current money.” So, that’s a compliment towards Director Deborah Jenkins.

But, then, Miller erroneously wrote that I trashed Jenkins with this compliment. Really? How is it that a person can take a good compliment and then turn it around?

Look, let’s get a few things straight about this so-called Riverbay Fund. On January 14, 2015, a resolution was approved that stated: “the board agrees to make a $50,000 UNRESTRICTED contribution to the Riverbay Fund. …”

Really? Guess who submitted this res-

olution? Amazingly, it was the former president of this Riverbay Fund.

As I stated in my previous viewpoints, she didn’t even have a business plan to explain how this program was supposed to function. How is this possible? But, think, why would this board allocate $50,000 of our money to this program if she didn’t have a solid plan for spending it?

Regardless, she hired an architect to draft plans to convert the former bingo hall into a $4.5 million youth center. But, then HUD stepped in and squashed her plans. Next, she wanted to place her youth center into building #1. However, the cooperators in building #1 were so upset that they signed a petition to stop

her plans.

So, what results did we get from the $50,000? Nothing! But, I believe that things will be different with Jenkins. And, I make this statement because she has a no-nonsense type of personality.

But, apart from Jenkins, do you honestly think that I’m going to approve a resolution that can give up to $150,000, on an annual basis, to this Riverbay Fund? This will never happen!

Finally, my telephone number, 718671-4544, is in this paper every week.

So, my suggestion is that you call me before you write a letter, put your name on it, and then the public determines that your misguided letter makes no sense.

—Daryl Johnson

Riverbay Fund president thankful for support

Dear Mr. Miller: I appreciate your response to Director Johnson’s viewpoint on my behalf. I also remember apologizing to you and the community at the May Open Board meeting held in Dreiser when you asked had the Youth Committee (of which I was co-chair) planned any free programs for the youth for the summer. I apolo-

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gized because I, like you, believe that all of our children should have resources and that sometimes parents simply don’t have the financial resources. My commitment to the success of the youth is well-documented by the work I do through my church and that which is done outside the church. So, I believe that my integrity remains intact.

I’ve always lived by the “nothing fails but a try” mantra to approaching new things and I’m happy for your support. I am hopeful that Director Johnson will share our approach, and as you reminded that I’m just beginning, he will give it a fighting chance believing (Letters continued on page 15)

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Public Safety Report

CCPD utilizes “Patrol Notification” slips during foot patrols

BY LIEUTENANT PAM APOLLO The Co-op City Department of Public Safety has increased foot patrols of Co-op City’s 35 buildings and 7 townhouse clusters. A specially designed form is utilized to let cooperators know these patrols are taking place. Inspections of buildings and townhouses are conducted 24- hours a day.

Co-op City has a total of 35 high-rise buildings and seven townhouses clusters throughout the five sections.

The buildings have one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments, with and without terraces. Townhouses are onebedroom with a patio or three-bedrooms with a terrace.

While conducting the foot patrols of buildings or townhouse clusters, the officers randomly select apartments to receive a “Patrol Notification” slip.

When officers conduct vertical sweeps of Co-op City’s buildings, “Patrol Notification” slips are also distributed. Whether distributed to a townhouse or an apartment within a building, a “Patrol Notification” slip just advises the resident that a foot patrol inspection has been conducted, including the date, time and the name of the officer. People may receive more than one slip per day on some days. This may be the result of a Post Condition inspection. The slip contains the telephone number to the Department of Public Safety. The slip does not require any further action by the recipient. It can be recycled or retained for future reference.

In both buildings and townhouses, it is a good idea to establish a good relationship with your neighbors.

Share travel plans and absences from your home with trusted neighbors. That way, your neighbors can look out for your apartment while you are gone. Give emergency contact information to a trusted neighbor so they can call that person if they suspect there is any type of problem in your apartment.

Camp is open, DRIVE CAREFULLY. Never pass a stopped school bus with a STOP sign displayed or its red lights flashing. This means children are loading or unloading. Be aware of pedestrians and bike riders when operating a motor vehicle. Bike riders must refrain from riding bicycles near buildings and shopping centers.

Bicycle riders must give pedestrians the same level of respect that they expect from motor vehicles. Everyone needs to share the road safely.

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

Always remember, if you see something, say something. If you see suspicious persons in the townhouse areas, in or around buildings or garages, notify the authorities. 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 or sent information via our website. It is by your actions that the Public Safety Department is able to keep the crime rate low and maintain a high quality of life throughout the community.

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.

August is known as Cataract Awareness Month, Children’s Eye Health and Safety Month and Children’s Vision and Learning Month. This is a good opportunity to learn about disabilities or conditions that may affect your friends, family members or neighbors.

It is also a good opportunity to schedule an eye examination. Knowledge is power, the more you learn the

Gun buyback

stronger you become.

Public Safety Blotter August 2 — 140 DeKruif Place One male was arrested for trespassing and possession of a controlled substance. He was transported for further possessing.

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rifles and airguns. All weapons must be operable. Active and retired law enforcement officers, as well as licensed gun dealers, are ineligible to participate in this program.

The two sites of today’s Gun Buyback events are Fellowship Tabernacle Church of God in Christ, 1234B East Gun Hill Road, between Pearsall and Throop Avenues and Evangelical Garifuna Church, 344 Brook Avenue, between East 141st and 142nd Street.

“Whether we prevent suicide, whether we prevent crime, whether we prevent an accidental shooting, each one of these weapons removed from a home is a potential plus,” said NYC Police Commissioner Bill Bratton in announcing the Gun Buyback events in the Bronx.

Bronx District Attorney Darcel Clark observed: “Each week, it seems our country sees examples of extraordinary damage inflicted upon families and sometimes entire communities. We must act to remove illegal guns form our communities.

The DA further pointed out, “With the gun buyback, we offer opportunity for you to rid yourself and your home of potentially dangerous weapons.”

The NYPD Gun Buyback program was implemented in 2008 and is aimed at reducing the number of civilian-owned firearms. Last year, two gun buyback events were held in New York City and 88 guns were turned in.

Ordinarily, through the NYPD’s Cash for Guns pro-

gram, any individual – except for active law enforcement officers and gun dealers – may turn in any operable handgun, including revolvers, semiautomatic and automatic pistols, sawed-off shotguns or assault weapons to any precinct, transit district or police service area (PSA) 24-hours a day, 7 days a week, no questions asked and no identification required. Weapons that do not qualify for the Cash for Guns program are accepted, but will not be paid the $100 per operable weapons that is offered. Although any number of guns may be handed in, compensation will only be made for up to 3. In the Bronx, cash payments are only made at the 48th Precinct, which is considered one of the Patrol Borough Cash for Guns central locations. The 48th Precinct is located at 450 Cross Island Expressway, Bronx, NY 10457.

Any individual turning in guns today is cautioned to place them in a plastic or paper bag or box. Payment will only be made for 3 weapons in working condition, although any number of guns may be surrendered.

Law enforcement officials also added that the weapons should be placed in the trunk of your vehicle for transport to the drop site.

“Gun Buybacks are great for this borough and this city because it gives residents the opportunity to rid themselves of firearms,” said DA Clark. “This program also allows and empowers residents to work with our office to make the Bronx safe.”

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Applications are given out at the following address from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.: Riverbay Corporation Administration Office, 2049 Bartow Ave., Bronx, NY 10475; OR Resumes can be faxed to 718-320-3672 with the Job Title and Job Reference # on the TOP RIGHT CORNER of the resume. *Riverbay Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer* Applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, creed, ethnicity, alienage, citizenship, color, religion, national origin, age, sex or sexual preference, marital status, military status, disability or any other recognized protected basis under any applicable federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. Please inform Human Resources if you need assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process.

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Co-op City Times / August 6, 2016

Director’s Viewpoint

Francine Reva Jones Secretary It is nice to know that our cogen plant helped to avoid a power outage in New York City. Under the Demand Response Program with Con Edison, Riverbay is paid approximately $10,000 per hour and $1.5M annually for just having capacity available. Providing power elsewhere requires a sacrifice by our residents. During the recent heat wave, the laundry rooms, one garage elevator and the garage lights were shut down from 2:00-6:00 p.m. for two days. I have requested that Management provide more advanced notification when this occurs so that residents will have sufficient time to rearrange their laundry schedules, and that some type of temporary lighting be provided in the garages. Cooperation by everyone is necessary.

Your Vote is Important At the completion of the annual Riverbay Board of Directors elections, the Election Committee makes recommendations to the Board of changes they would like instituted. As Chair of the 2016 Election Committee, I presented 16 recommendations to the Board for their review and consideration to incorporate into the 2017 Election Rules. Each recommendation was considered. The two that were approved were: (i) Riverbay would set up an e-mail system and questions would be selected for response at the forum; and (ii) The Co-op City Times would print the candidates’ statements in the front of the newspaper and the Directors’ viewpoints in the back. Director Claudia Sampson has volunteered to Chair the 2017 Election Committee and I will do all I can to assist her.

I still reflect on the last Riverbay Board election and am so pleased that the shareholders turned out and a quorum was reached early in the evening. All local elections are very important. In 2014, your combined votes made it possible to put the right shareholders on the Board in order to eliminate the former management agent. Since then, we have been making progress.

The upcoming NY State Senate election is also im-

The Cogeneration Plant portant. Mark your calendar and be certain to vote on September 13th for the candidate of your choice. If you are a citizen and at least 18 years of age, it is your responsibility to vote in every election. Women and Black folks did not always have voting rights. There are still some states in this country that have restricted the voting rights by making it more difficult for some citizens to vote. They have required identification, reduced the days of registration and the hours for voting. Voting should be encouraged, rather than discouraged.

There is still time for you, your children and grandchildren, 18 and older, to register to vote. Registration forms are available at libraries, post offices, Board of Election, 1780 Grand Concourse (1-866-VOTE-NYC), at the NAACP, 135 Einstein Loop (718-320-3210) and the African-American Association, 177 Dreiser Loop, room 15 (718-379-5555).

Health Fair Thanks to the Ghanaian Association of Co-op City and Riverbay for a fantastic health fair last Saturday. The groups and health establishments participating were: Co-op City Pharmacy, Advanced Diagnostics Cardiovascular, JASA, MetroPlus, StatCare, Stop&Shop Pharmacy, Affinity Health Plan and Combined Insurance. Attendees received a thorough health screening for blood pressure, diabetes, nutrition, depression, hypertension, smoking cessation, substance abuse, circulation, and more. I intended to stop by for an hour or so and wound up leaving more than four hours later. I saw several of my neighbors there, and enjoyed the watermelon and popcorn they served.

Unfortunately, I was unable to attend the seminar portion of the Health Fair and don’t know if the issue of vaccinations was discussed. Parents of school children should know that a federal judge has ruled that NYC schools now have the right to ban unvaccinated kids from attending classes when another student has a disease that could be otherwise preventable by vaccines.

Marcus Mosiah Garvey The month of August has been designated Marcus Garvey Month in honor of this renowned leader. As recorded by Wikipedia, Marcus Mosiah Garvey, Jr., (8/17/1887–6/10/1940), was a Jamaican political leader, publisher, journalist, entrepreneur, and orator who was

a proponent of the Pan-Africanism movement, to which end he founded the Universal Negro Improvement Association and African Communities League (UNIAACL). He also founded the Black Star Line, a shipping and passenger line which promoted the return of the African diaspora to their ancestral lands. Garvey was unique in advancing a Pan-African philosophy to inspire a global mass movement and economic empowerment.

Promoted by the UNIA as a movement of African Redemption, Garvey eventually inspired others.

Garvey corresponded and met with Booker T. Washington, head of the Tuskegee Institute in Alabama and a national African-American leader in the United States. By August 1920, the UNIA claimed approximately four million members. That month, the International Convention of the UNIA was held. With delegates from all over the world attending, 25,000 people filled Madison Square Garden on 1 August, 1920 to hear Garvey speak. Over the next couple of years, Garvey's movement was able to attract an enormous number of followers. Reasons for this included the cultural revolution of the Harlem Renaissance, the large number of West Indians who immigrated to New York, and the appeal of the slogan "One Aim, One God, One Destiny," to Black veterans of the first World War. Garvey also established the business, the Negro Factories Corporation. He planned to develop the businesses to manufacture every marketable commodity in every big U.S. industrial center, as well as in Central America, the West Indies, and Africa. Related endeavors included a grocery chain, restaurant, publishing house, and other businesses.

Hear more about Garvey’s ideas and why some were abandoned. On Thursday, August 25th at 6:30-9:00 p.m., in Dreiser Center, the African-American Association will celebrate the accomplishments of Marcus Mosiah Garvey, Jr. and representatives of the UNIA will answer all questions.

Contact Me If you would like to share your thoughts, contact me at: Francine Jones, Board of Directors, Riverbay Corporation, 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475 or call me at 718-671-5957.

Drink extra water on these hot days of summer. Be cool and be safe.

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Blood Bank Donate and receive two Mets tickets!

A blood shortage has been declared in NYC and the Hudson Valley Blood Services is appealing to all for blood donations. Given the severe shortage of blood, as incentive to all who respond to this call for donations, they will receive two (2) free tickets to a Mets game. Those who are rejected for one reason or another will also be given tickets. Tickets will be mailed to those who donate shortly after the Blood Drive.

The Riverbay Community Blood Bank will be hosting this blood drive in two weeks on Thursday, August 18, 37 p.m., in the Bartow Community Center, room 31, with the assistance of Riverbay Corporation.

Anyone in good health between the ages of 17 and 75, a minimum of 110 lbs. and who has not donated within the last 56 days is an eligible blood donor. Those above the age of 75 may donate providing they have a note from their doctor stating that they may donate. Individuals 16 years of age may donate as long as 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. The Alyx System allows a donor to donate the same one (1) pint of blood, the difference being 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 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.

Building 32 Association Dinner Theatre: All payments must be received by September 10 for our fundraiser trip to the Westchester Dinner Theatre on October 20. This is a matinee performance of Saturday Night Live, a glorious show filled with music that will have you dancing in your seat. We have fourth row center seats. We will be leaving from Building 32 at 10:15 a.m.; depending on traffic, we should be home by 5:00 p.m. For those who live in other sections, we will make stops at both Dreiser and Asch Loops. The $80 charge includes round trip transportation, full course luncheon with a choice of entree, taxes and gratuities.Please send or give your remittance to Ms. Dolores Rankin, 4160 Hutchinson River Pkwy., Apt. 10 E, Bronx, NY 10475.

Section Five Fun Day: August 20 is rapidly approaching. Please contact Ms. Eleanor Bailey, our association president, at 718-379-7754 if you wish to volunteer. All hands are needed to ensure a great fun day or all.

Game Night: Game night is a resounding success.

Come down to our association room, 32B, first floor rear, for good music, card games of choice, and dominoes.

Look for postings in the lobbies and laundry room indicating when the next Game Night will be held.

Laundry Room: Please stop stealing our laundry carts.

Once you walk out of the laundry room with a laundry cart, you are a thief. Why would you need to take a laundry room cart when you have a shopping cart, as a cooperator who resides in 32B did on Saturday? Didn't anyone see her? If you didn't want to confront her, you could have called security. What would you have done if your clothes were in the cart?

If these thefts continue, Riverbay will either have to order carts with a locking mechanism that will not move outside of the laundry room, or stop supplying carts. This is not an issue for our building alone and the costs will be shared by everyone – decent folks, as well as the thieves.

Get well wishes to our association vice president Ms. Dolores Rankin.

—Lorna Smith

All donors must be able to show picture ID and provide their Social Security number. Donating blood is relatively quick and easy. Most persons who are in reasonably good health 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.

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

Please be a caring person and donate; the life you help to save may be that of a family member, friend or neighbor. For additional information, please contact Joe Boiko at 718-320-3300, ext. 3409.

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

—Joe Boiko

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Co-op City Times / August 6, 2016

Director’s Viewpoint

Claudia Sampson Assistant Treasurer It’s been one month since my first official meeting as one of two newly elected Board members. During this time, I’ve attended numerous meetings including several emergency ones. On average, these meetings run over four hours, well into the late hours of the night because of the urgent nature of many issues requiring our immediate resolution.

Our meeting agenda items range from receiving critical management updates on construction delays on balconies, shopping centers, garages; reviewing commercial leases under consideration; examining union contract agreements; digesting complex insurance liability plans for directors and officers, as well as employees; reconstituting and reassigning committees with designated chairs; submitting innumerable Board resolutions for first readings and voting on them after second readings, and requesting legal opinions on conflicting issues and viewpoints.

Despite the lengthy meetings, the tone and tenor of the meetings are cordial and constructive. This is a marked improvement over past rancorous Board behavior at meetings. For this reason, I am confident that we’re moving in the right direction.

However, we’re not yet out of the woods. There are many time sensitive and costly issues that must be resolved in a measured and pragmatic manner. This is a very big enterprise which requires skillful leadership to lead us into safer waters. My commitment to helping

Why I Love My Community foster a more respectful board esprit de corps remains unshaken. Therefore, I ask that you continue to support the Board’s leadership, as well as that of our newly appointed management agent, Douglass Elliman, as we work to maintain Co-op City’s affordability and quality of life.

Why I Love My Community?

While many residents may still be turning over in their beds as the sun begins its rise on the eastern horizon, there’s bustling movement taking place outside your windows. Where can you hear birds chirping in lush trees and neatly trimmed hedges along with flocks of geese aimlessly foraging for food while intrepid walkers, runners and gliders cruise the greenway? Our property is amazingly beautiful and peaceful, most especially in the early hours of the day. Where can you get the chance to greet many neighbors with a simple “hello” and “good morning,” and also observe the unique diversity present in your community?

We are truly a city within a city, unlike most others in this country. I noted differences in ethnicity, race, gender, faiths and age while resting on a bench in a cool shade. We are truly blessed to have such a broad panorama of diversity and inclusiveness here in Co-op City. My hope is that we each continue to appeal to our better angels by not allowing the vitriol and vileness of what’s unfolding on the national stage to destroy our uniquely cohesive community.

We must continue to speak up when we witness religious intolerance and partisan bullying in our midst to preserve this unity. A special shout-out to our Community Relations team, for providing some wonderful and diverse entertainment for us through “Tunes on Tues-

days,” “Wicked Wednesdays,” “Splash Days” and “National Night Out.” I’ve attended several of these events this summer and been pleased by the diverse turnout and enthusiasm of the attendees.

Giving Back To The Marginalized And Forgotten I was recently challenged by a close friend who’s lived in our community for many years to find a way to provide opportunities for ex-offenders who are unable to find gainful employment. His challenge was simply this: why don’t you find a way to provide jobs for people who have paid for their crimes by serving their time so that they can become productive citizens?

My response was insufficient. I wasn’t able to let go of the nagging thought that I had failed my friend because what he was seeking was a simple answer which I couldn’t provide. So here’s my one ask: if anyone is working with a program or knows of any focused on helping previously incarcerated men, women or youth re-enter the workforce, please share this information with me by contacting me via email at: csampson@ riverbayboard.com.

I remain committed to building a better community through unselfish and uncompromising leadership.

If you SEE something, SAY SOMETHING!!!

718-671-3050 Co-op City Public Safety

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Labor Contracts, Community Service, Safety and Stability Director’s Viewpoint

Deborah Jenkins Treasurer

Negotiated Labor Contracts I'm pleased to add to the previous reports by other directors that during this past year, the corporation has successfully negotiated two of our major labor contracts. As this past year's chair of the Labor Relations Committee, I was pleased to work with our Second Vice President Bernie Cylich, labor attorneys at Jackson Lewis and our directors of finance, human resources, public safety and the power plant to ensure that our competent, dedicated and hardworking staff receive fair contracts.

The ratification of both the Public Safety and Local 94 contracts ensures the quality of life of our staff remains and that the corporation maintains both fiscal and production strength. None of the acrimony of past negotiations existed during these negotiations because the approach was one of mutual respect and a desire to see both sides well-served. It is my desire that during this next year, we will again approach matters concerning labor with the same desired outcomes. A big thanks to our officers/lobby attendants and the Local 94 team of staff!

Thomas Walsh, Jackson Lewis and his team served the corporation well during these negotiations, thanks!

Riverbay Fund/Community Service Two weeks ago, I published an article regarding the First Reading of Resolution 16-45, which, after the Second Reading, has now passed. In my article, I mentioned a vision for the Fund to act as a fiscal conduit for Riverbay-approved organizations who don't currently have the necessary legal documents to compete for funding. I still hold to the belief that when the corporation (specifically, the Riverbay Fund) plays an active role in the success of organizations that have been recognized, it should do

all it can to ensure each is successful. I've had great response to this, from the community and organization leaders, so I believe I am on the right track.

However, because at this point the Riverbay Fund doesn't have dedicated staff, managing the responsibility as a fiscal conduit will be challenging at best. What we can do in the meantime, for those interested organizations, is to organize technical assistance workshops that will also better position them for funding acquisition. Remember, this is all about making each organization stronger so that the community can be stronger.

Respectful response to Director Johnson's viewpoint regarding Resolution 16-45: I am very happy that 13 Board directors voted in favor of this groundbreaking resolution that will benefit our community's 6,000 young people. One director was absent and Mr. Johnson voted no.

He and I had an honest discussion about his concerns and the possible shared concerns of the community. As he wrote, "so before this vote occurred, I had a conversation with Jenkins and I clearly pointed out why I had to vote no on this resolution. Therefore, she assured me that everything would be different." This is indeed the conversation that Director Johnson and I had, but I need to impress upon you all, that the Riverbay Fund should NEVER be tied to an individual or personality. My professional background and graduate degree is in Policy and Administration. I say that to say that my goal will primarily be to institute policies that don't currently exist to prevent the recurrence of some of the issues that happened in the past. For the record, I don't believe that any intentionality was the impetus for what may have gone wrong in the past; there was just an absence of set policies, but we are trying to fix that going forward. Here's an example, on August 20, 2016 Section 5 Association will host its annual Fun Day. The event's chair reached out to me for the Fund to support their efforts. This is exactly the type of support that the Riverbay Fund should be giving. To that end, I spoke with the Riverbay Fund treasurer (Andrea Leslie), vice president (Rod Saun-

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DAY 6: OKAVANGO DELTA WETLANDS WILDLIFE: Okavango Delta, the largest inland delta in the world. A choice of game-viewing activities, such as a seasonal mokoro (dugout canoe) ride on the delta or a nighttime drive.

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ders) and Riverbay Board first vice president (Linda Berk) and found agreement to offer support. The chair, Linda Drax-Werner, submitted an itemized budget of the food supplies they needed to purchase. I submitted the budget to the Fund treasurer, as well as the other members of the executive board and the director of finance for consensus.

I then asked that the other Board directors be contacted for a consensus vote. Please keep in mind that the requested funds total $200.14. Once the majority of the Board gives permission to support this community event, and not before, the funds will be released to the Section 5 Association, with signature required and receipts provided for those items purchased. If I am taking this much care with $200.14, I would like for you to know that I will be as diligent with up to $150,000. This is the most efficient way to ensure that our funds are spent properly.

By implementing a standard procedure that is followed at all times, it really doesn't matter who leads the Riverbay Fund because its success should not depend on any one person. To be sure, I will not be able to write each time small projects are supported. However, the annual financial statement will give a proper accounting of all expenditures. I do hope that this reassures Director Johnson.

Community Safety While walking across the Greenway on Friday, I encountered a cooperator (Frances) who was very upset as she and her daughter had just been victims of a very distressing incident. This victimization was at the hands of teens in the community. Parents and guardians, our young people are influenced by many more things and people than us, some good and some bad. Whenever your, or my, opinions infringe on the rights and safety of others, then we cease to be productive citizens and neighbors. I immediately reported the incident to CCPD and believe that they will address it more specifically in this newspaper.

Please don't stop reaching out. I can always be reached by email at djenkins@riverbayboard.com and by text at (718) 644-0951.

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Director’s Viewpoint

Con Ed Deal Comes With A Price

Daryl Johnson I received several questions and complaints in regards to why Riverbay had to shut down a few areas of our community just to transfer some energy to Con Ed. So, let's see what's going on between Riverbay and Con Ed. Steaming Mad Several residents were very upset to learn that our laundry rooms were going to close at noon during the recent heat wave. But, they had only received a robocall from Riverbay just a few hours before. So, they had to finish their laundry by 11:30 a.m.

Then, the laundry rooms were scheduled to open up again around 6 p.m. So, some residents filled up their carts and formed a line before their laundry room was reopened. Next, within a few minutes of opening up, lots of residents came down to get a washing machine. Thereafter, their laundry room was so crowded that some residents had to go back upstairs.

In our garages, the lights were shut down from noon to 6 p.m. And, to make matters worse, some of the elevators were shut down. Thereafter, the complaints started coming in: "Why is Riverbay shutting down our place for Con Ed? What are we getting for sending energy to Con Ed? The garages are too dark."

Con Ed Connection Con Ed is used as a standby source if something goes wrong at the power plant. So, within a few moments, we can be up and running again if our power plant stops producing power. But, using Con Ed as a source comes with a steep price of about $1 million a year.

On the other hand, at times, we supply energy to Con Ed. When the demand is high, Con Ed will ask for energy from our power plant. Thereafter, we have to fulfill those

needs. Do we get paid for sending energy to Con Ed? Yes. In an article dated June 18, 2016, the Co-op City Times reported that Riverbay "was asked to prove its ability to shed" some of its power for about 3 hours a day on June 24, 2015 and on July 21, 2015. Thereafter, "Riverbay met and exceeded the amount of power the community was required to conserve...” So, Riverbay received $550,000 from Con Ed. Riverbay has also been saving a lot of money on oil and natural gas purchases. Just last year, Riverbay worked with a company named Great Eastern Energy. Thereafter, the Co-op City Times reported that Riverbay was able to reduce its natural gas costs by $6 million. Then, Riverbay was able to reduce its oil costs by $5 million "thanks to hedging strategies and lower prices in the marketplace that Great Eastern Energy was able to procure" for our community.

Although we saved about $11 million in energy costs last year, there is still a strong need for us to bring in additional sources of energy here.

New Energy Over 1,200 homes in Queens and Brooklyn lost power during the recent heat wave. Thereafter, Con Ed was quick to announce that the power loss was not related to the heat wave. Regardless, Riverbay shut down several areas of this community just so that Con Ed could have extra energy.

But, instead of shutting down areas here, imagine what we could do if we were to bring solar energy to this community. First, we could power up our garages. Next, we could add additional solar panels to supply power to our malls. So, these areas would no longer be powered by the power plant. Therefore, that would mean that the power plant would have a tremendous amount of available energy that we can sell for a lot of money to Con Ed. Bottom line: We need for our managers to work with our politicians so that we can bring solar power to this community. Yes, solar panels are not cheap. But, we can ask for grants, tax credits, and rebates to get started.

Political Violence If you go online, you'll see several acts of violence that occurred at some of the political rallies across the country.

In several cases, victims were knocked to the ground and beaten by lots of people. Then, some people were assaulted because they were carrying signs or because they wore an item of clothing that suggested their political affiliation.

In Co-op City, there have been reports that some people have taunted, yelled, and threatened some of our residents just because they thought that they belonged to a political party. Sure, you might not like a candidate.

But, there is no legal justification for beating up another person because of their political beliefs. So, we must put an immediate stop to this type of behavior.

Therefore, I am encouraging everyone to please get your phone out right now and type in the number to our Public Safety force, 718-671-3050. And, I want you to call them immediately if anyone threatens or assaults you.

They can be arrested and issued a huge community complaint. Thereafter, our legal department might be able to file a holdover case against them in Housing Court if they live here. Please stop this nonsense right now!

Close Our management needs to move forward with bringing solar power to this community. Also, I want to encourage everyone to please be respectful towards everyone. Thank you. Questions or comments? Please send a letter to: Daryl Johnson, Riverbay Board Director, c/o Riverbay Corporation, 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475.

Or, please send a message to me at darylhjohnson@ optonline.net (There are absolutely no problems with this email address. So, please double-check the spelling of this address if your message bounces back to you.) Also, please call me at 718-671-4544 if you don't receive a response from your message. You can also join me on Facebook by typing in: Daryl H. Johnson.

Okay, that’s it for now. So, please have a wonderful week.

And, may God bless you and your family. Thank you.

American Legion Post 1871

Online payment of monthly carrying charges

For God and Country (Part II) In the American Legion, the motto that guides our operational stance that I wrote about in the last edition of this paper is FOR GOD AND COUNTRY. The duty that we have as Legionnaires is spelled out in the Preamble to the Constitution of The American Legion. It’s our duty to “uphold and defend the Constitution of the United States of America.”

It is our duty to promote peace and goodwill. It is also our duty to promote justice, freedom and democracy. So while we desperately want peace, we do not believe in “peace at any price.” The American way of life and the safety of our communities are worth fighting for. And it is not just a duty, but our desire to sanctify our comradeship by our devotion to mutual helpfulness. That comradeship is a big factor in many of us deciding to join the American Legion in the first place. My appeal, once again goes to ALL veterans in Co-op City and environs to come and join the local organization that will be a voice to them and their families.

Post #1871 is home to all veterans regardless of whether someone is in one type of war or not, as long as the individual was honorably discharged from the service.

I found out recently that there are lots of veterans in Co-op City, but a majority of them thought they are not qualified to join the post. As long as your DD-214 indicates that you are honorably discharged, you will definitely be given due recognition as a Legionnaire. The world is changing and certain things had to be modified to answer the current trend. This is just one of them. I also found out several veterans are members of Post 001 without having a local or home post; Post 1871 is ready to help you transfer with ease. Come and be a part of the very best organization with the largest pool of recruitment ever. Stop by the post in Section Five (5) community center, room 41, and someone is always available to attend to you.

—Lsjc Adeyemi LaCrown O’toba, MSA

Shareholders can now pay their carrying charges online by logging onto the Riverbay website at www.riverbaycorp.com, and clicking on the “PayLease” icon on the home page, or by signing in directly at the PayLease website at www.paylease.com.

Go green, go paperless! Register today.

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Letters to the Editor

(Continued from page 6)

that with policies and procedures in place to safeguard against irresponsible spending, we can all make life

better for our youth.

I would like to thank you personally for all you do

with our young people!

—Deborah Jenkins

Nothing is wrong To the Editor: There is no more investigative journalism these days, it appears…until it comes to Black murder victims. When a Black person is murdered by a suspected race soldier investigative journalism surges and, one after the other, the mainstream media file multiple subpoenas investigating the murder victim. Somehow they have no curiosity and don’t bother to investigate the murderer.

From Trayvon Martin to Alton Sterling, we swiftly learn who they were and

what they did while alive. In the case of Tamir Rice (who was too young to have done much of anything), we learned what his parents did. We never see the same enthusiasm for investigation put into the murderer and what kind of past or present they had or have.

If any information about the murderers is made public, you shouldn’t be surprised to find this wasn’t the murderer’s first opportunity. Most times, there’s a clear record of problems with this person, but he wasn’t flagged and removed from

a post which afforded him the opportunity to practice his tendencies.

History shows us media was one of the methods used by the third Reich to justify the extermination of Jewish people. Even Jewish people were lulled into thinking nothing was wrong. We’re well on our way to the fourth Reich, so many make excuses why it is okay to kill Black people and, as a result, no one is held accountable.

The media would have you believe Eric Garner caused his own murder after we

saw him being throttled, live, in HD. The DA in Chicago held the video of Laquan McDonald being executed for fear of public reprisal. The DA in Kings County stated the officer who murdered Akai Gurley suffered enough and shouldn’t be punished anymore. People are being murdered and we’re being told there’s nothing wrong here. Kind of reminds me of what must’ve occurred on the plantation where we saw ourselves murdered all the time and were told nothing was wrong.

—Karen Blanchette

Respect Our Veterans To the Editor: During this election year, even right from the primaries, there are lots of issues being addressed, especially the ones that border on veterans. One of the issues is the criticism about veterans’ sacrifice that is sacred to this country. Also, the issue of who is a hero was underestimated.

As the nominee of the GOP, presidential candidate Donald Trump questioned the heroic stance of Senator John McCain: “He’s not a war hero. He’s a

war hero because he was captured. I like people that weren’t captured.” It is totally appalling and disgusting to realize how Donald Trump, even as the presidential candidate of GOP, continues to undermine the services of our veterans and those who are still serving.

More absurd is the fact that certain elected officials thriving on the sacrifice made by men and women in uniform defending the Constitution of the United States could not come out in plain lan-

guage to condemn rhetoric against our veterans in the name of politics.

These are men and women who signed the dotted lines to defend the constitution of this great country, with some returning home in boxes. They deserve more than we are witnessing in this presidential race.

It is totally disgusting to see what politics has done to patriotism.

I watched with utter disdain how a mother of an airman in service was booed in a campaign. Is this the America that

goes about campaigning for democracy in other parts of the world?

I hope the general public would continue to ignore the innuendoes on TV and accord the deserved respect to our soldiers both in and out of service.

Being successful in business does not equate to service to a nation anywhere in the world. Donald Trump and his diehard followers should be told to respect our veterans.

—Adeyemi LaCrown O’toba

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Director’s Viewpoint

Evelyn Turner Within the professional mental health community, research continues to validate the introduction of animals (dogs), both LIVE and STUFFED, in addressing a variety of presenting diagnoses. That said, maybe some cooperators would consider using "stuffed animals (dogs) as well as live ones.� Change continues to occur in the mental health community, therefore, it is more critical than ever to inform cooperators of available services. However, for those who prefer the "live dog," please be mindful of the rules and regulations related to clean up and safety concerns.

Save The Date Saturday, August 20, is the date for Family Fun in Section 5. The building presidents and volunteers have been working diligently to ensure that we have a funpacked, safe day. We will have activities for all age groups. It's not too late to get involved. Just contact any Section 5 president.

Saturday, October 1, is our 5th Annual College, Career and Resource Fair. In shaping our future leaders and creating a path for college and careers, we must obtain and share resources.

Our youth will have access to dedicated professionals who can provide guidance. We want our young people to enjoy a lifetime of success. I really appreciate all the volunteers who are assisting with the planning of this year's event. We have some new colleges this year and various types of resources. We have resources who will share how

When Life Is Ruff! high school and college students can obtain paid summer internships. Please feel free to call and share any resource you may have. We especially want UNIONS to participate. It has been a challenge getting unions to attend to share how our youth can get apprenticeships. Where are the retired union cooperators? Please pay it forward by sharing with a youth how to get started. Please email or call with contact information.

Summer Activities A special thanks to our Community Relations De-

“Jason Bourne� – Still An Expertly Made Action Thriller

BY ANATOLIY “Jason Bourne� was a great time at the movies. While it wasn’t anything special or extraordinary, it was still a very good and expertly made action thriller. It was a by-the-book “Bourne Franchise� film.

A government official chases down Bourne while Bourne still remembers things from his past and someone in the government ends up helping him also while a psychotic lunatic assassin chases him down as well. It is a bit silly to do this the 5th time but hey, if it isn’t broke, don’t fix it! It is no wonder that Paul Greengrass, the director, loves to do films with Matt Damon. They make great films as a duo.

The car chase at the end was thrilling and intense. There was definitely a bit of shock there too. Rampaging through Las Vegas was crazy. I have to say Matt Damon, he hasn’t aged a day. He is still as ruthless as ever. He’s so good in this.

My favorite addition to the film is Vincent Cassel. He is absolutely phenomenal as the assassin nicknamed “The Asset� hired to take down Bourne. He is very intense and violent. He is such a good actor. Shame he doesn’t do more films.

Tommy Lee Jones was OK. I mean, he is still Tommy Lee Jones. He is basically the same in every film, whether it’s action thrillers or westerns; he essentially always plays the

CO-OP CITY’S SECTION 5 presents

FaMiLy FUN DAY

to benefit the love of family & good old fashioned fun with the neighbors of SECTION 5!

Join us for positive, fun & FREE activities including: Open Mike for ALL talents; Adult and Children Games & Competitions & Trophies for the BEST. Grab FREE Hot Dogs, Snow Cones & Popcorn while they last!

NOON-6 P.M., Co-op City’s Section 5 Greenway

NEW! Mammogram truck on site!

10 a.m. – Shredder Truck will be on-site.

partment for keeping us entertained during these hot and humid days. Cooperators appear to really enjoy community based activities that we can walk to. Again, thanks Riverbay staff!

Get well wishes to a dynamic community volunteer and elder, Delores Rankins!

"A comfort zone is a beautiful place, but nothing grows there."

Contact me at: Evelyn M. Turner, evelyntinez@ aol.com or 917-324-1033.

So, leave the gadgets at home & come join the fun!

Please contact your building association’s president or officers for more details.

BUDNITSKIY same person. Alicia Vikander was great too. She is a very good actress and I am happy that EX MACHINA (one of last year’s best films) gave her the spotlight.

She deserves it! An incredible find!

While some may say another Bourne film wasn’t needed, I sort of agree because if there wasn’t any made I wouldn’t complain for another one. But to see one and Matt Damon being as good as he is, I will not complain. And, by the looks of things, there are going to be more. Besides‌I love that Moby song at the end credits!

2016, 123 Minutes, Rated PG13 Paul Greengrass - Director Paul Greengrass and Christopher Rouse – Writers Matt Damon – Jason Bourne Tommy Lee Jones – CIA Director Robert Dewey Alicia Vikander – Heather Lee Vincent Cassel – The Asset

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Velocity Track Club New York

Co-op City Sports

guardian must attend orientation for their child to tryout for team. Child does not have to be at the orientation. If all paperwork is completed, their first day of practice will be also on August 15th.

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

—Winston Dinkins

Velocity’s athletes at City Hall with Olympian Justin Catlin.

Velocity Track Club New York Future Olympians with Olympian & Gold Medalist Justin Gatlin at the steps of City Hall, thanks to City Council Member Andy King. Justin, who is a native New Yorker, is on his way to Rio for the 2016 Olympic Games and we just wanted to wish him a safe trip and hope he receives all the blessings he deserves for the hard work he puts in to be the best he can be.

Plus, Olympian Justin Gatlin and Council member Andy King with other guests honored Velocity’s athlete Joseph Webster-Rutledge with an award for being an excellent student athlete. Joseph competes in the 100, 200, 400 meters race and the shot put, plus he maintain

a 92% grade point average. Joseph graduated from Equality Charter School and will be attending Monsignor Scanlan High School this fall. Congratulations, Joseph!!!

Velocity Track Club New York had an outstanding indoor and outdoor season. We have USATF Hershey Nationals Champions, All American and athletes who performed their personal best. After taking a month break, we will be back on the track on Monday, August 15th. If anyone knows a child who may benefit from being part of this outstanding team, we are having orientation on Thursday, August 11th in the Bartow Community Center in room 28 at 7:00 p.m. Parent or

Section 5 Association Mark Your Calendar – Section Five’s third annual FAMILY FUN DAY will be August 20, 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. The rain date is Saturday, August 27. The Section Five Association consists of the presidents and representatives from Buildings 26 thru Building 35 and the Earhart Lane Townhouses.

Our children, youth, families and friends will come together on our greenway in Section Five. We will have free hot dogs, popcorn, icings, etc., as long as they last.

There will also be various competition games and activities, a clown/face painter, live entertainment by D.J. Smooth; and an open mike for all talents. We will have the petting zoo, relay races, Ellie Marvelous Minors Dancers, Bartow Swingers, Kids For Christ, Parks and Fire departments, the shredder truck onsite in the circle at Erskine Pl. beginning at 10 a.m., and the Velocity Track team and Section 5 Teen Center.

Volunteers - If you need a tee-shirt, please let us know ASAP. We will need you to serve and help monitor different activities. New shareholders, this will be an opportunity to meet your neighbors, please join us. You may also check your bulletin board and contact your building president if any questions.

If there are any questions, partipation, contributions or ideas, please contact chairperson, Ms. Linda Werner, at (718) 862-3295 or on her cell at (718) 490-3431.

Also, you may contact Mr. Robert Hedgpeth, president of the Section Five Association, at (718) 320-2656.

Mission Statement – The mission of the Section Five Association is to obtain the maximum quality of life for all shareholders residing in Section 5, to act as a liaison between management and the building and townhouse associations in all problems areas, to assist maximum participation in each individual association, and to enlighten and educate all shareholders in Section 5.

—H. Overman

Velocity’s athletes support Olympian Justin Catlin.

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

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Building 9 Association Greetings: Finally, relief from the 8-day stretch of 90° temperatures.

Mr. Charles is doing a very good job of grounds keeping in the areas surrounding Building 9. I have asked him to pay special attention to the walkway shrubbery and flowerbeds. Thank you, Mr. Charles.

Thank you, Mitzi, for sharing your observations.

The Building 9A lobby convector motor has been replaced and it now appears to be in good repair. Mr. George should be much more comfortable during his work shifts. Thank you to Linda Berk for her timely intervention in the Building 9A convector saga.

Donizetti Building Four Association We hope you are enjoying the warm weather.

Activities On July 23rd, we had our scholarship awards presentation. On behalf of the association, Scholarship Committee Chairperson, Diane Windley and myself presented recipient Mahagany Wynn with an award of $500 for her accomplishments. Councilman Andy King was also in attendance and presented Ms. Wynn with an "Achievement" Award. Ms. Wynn will be attending NYC College of Technology in Brooklyn, NY. The association wishes Mahagany great success in her quest for higher educational.

Diane Windley and Yvonne BurAlso on July 23rd, rus of the building association we had our summer congratulate the 2016 Scholarship winner, Mahagany Wynn. annual “Ice Cream Social.” It was a great day for sharing. Thank you for stopping down and having an ice cream cone or cup with us. Your stopping down was our reward and we look forward to seeing you next year. Jackie, you are the best.

Fundraiser Cruise Our next venture will be on August 20th. We will cruise for 4 hours along the NJ coastline while enjoying an all-you-can-eat buffet luncheon on the Princess Cornucopia. After the cruise, we will spend 2 hours shopping at the Jersey Gardens Outlet Mall. Transportation is provided by motor coach, round trip from Building 4, all this for $125. The bus will leave at 9 a.m. sharp from 120 Donizetti Place (Building 4).

City Council member Andy Coffee will be served King presents Mahagany from 8 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. in with an achievment award. our association room in back of Bldg. 4B. Again, for more information, you may call Yvonne (718) 671-6922, Diane (347) 2757565 or Mary (718) 671-0425.

Congratulations to all those celebrating a birthday or other occasion in August. Special prayers go out to the sick and shut-in. We send our heartfelt condolences to those who have lost a loved one.

Be cautious of the heat by doing all you can to stay cool, comfortable and safe.

Remember, this is our home; “IF YOU SEE SOMETHING, SAY SOMETHING.” —Yvonne Burrus (DW)

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What a Ride! We departed on time! We laughed, we ate, we laughed, we drank, we laughed, we cried over their 'Miracle' movie, we laughed.

Thank you all for being early at the bus stop! Thank you, Robert, for bestowing a spiritual blessing on our travels for the day. Thank you, Darlene, for your tireless service on behalf of your fellow passengers. Thank you to Daisy, Andre & Angela, Neil & Rosie, Robert & Janice, Richard & Janet, Tom & Nellie, Jimmie & Brenda, Ross & Beverly, Olga & Colette, Catherine, Aida & Juan, Rita, Irma, Francesca, Millie, Karen, Dietra & Sandy, Lynette & Francisco, Theresa, Sinclair,

Misa, Michelle, Mimi, & Dot, Cleo (50/50 raffle), Evelyn (California), Valerie, Doreen ($50 seat raffle), Linda L. & Sharon, and Gwen. We were saddened that Jenny & Angel could not join us, as well as Ms. Hare, Vincent and Keisha.

Denita, Wanda Randall, Wanda Rodriguez, Scarlett, Jerome and Shirley (just a few of our caregivers), you are all in my prayers, daily.

I am so excited about having you all join us next year.

United we stand.

Until next time, be well.

—Linda Collins

Broun Place Townhouse Association From Broun Place Townhouse Association: Our Secretary, Rev. Grace M. Emanuel, sent this information for you: Friday, August 26th thru Sunday, August 28th, is Macy’s 11th annual “Shop for a Cause” event. The shopping passes are $5 each. With the shopping pass, you save 25% off all day, all weekend, on regular, sale & clearance items along with 10% on electronics, watches, mattresses. If you’re interested, just drop a note to 10A, and Rev. Grace Emanuel will see that you get the pass(es), before the event, COD to your door. All proceeds go to the Co-op City Baptist Church building fund.

Congratulations to Building 24 on their reorganization and all the steps taken so far. Broun Place encourages all buildings and townhouse clusters to organize.

“Coffee with a Cop” on August 19 in rm. 45, Einstein Community Center is something we will definitely be attending. We have questions on enforcing parking and driving rules in the Bartow Mall and some other questions. What about you?

Remember, neighbors, Adam Tanaka, a Harvard graduate student, is looking for cooperators to interview for his short documentary covering history and the significance of Co-op City. If you are interested in being interviewed and have significant experience, photographs, videos, etc. from the 1960’s and 1970’s, contact adam.tanaka@gmail.com.

Water is a priceless commodity. We must conserve it and be considerate of the effect overuse has. No one cooperator has the right to run water for their plants for hours at a time. Thank you, Public Safety, and CSO for

helping us with this matter.

Any resident presenting a doctor’s letter stipulating the information on the animal, service need and the animal’s training can be granted the right to keep the service animal. More than one person in a household with disabilities? Each may have a service pet. Public Safety intervenes when the animal is unleashed, shown to be aggressive, or not cleaned up behind. Intervention was righteous when a beagle was allowed unleased behind Broun Place a month ago. Remember, “If you see something, contact Public Safety.”

Thank you again to the Apollo family for the beautiful gardening in Broun Place. Please, neighbors, use the garbage cans. They are on almost every corner, perfect for your fast-food garbage. HELP KEEP CO-OP CITY CLEAN. We encourage all eligible citizens to register to vote.

This is your responsibility as a U.S. citizen. Make your vote count.

Get on the “Do Not Call Registry” by phoning “1888-382-1222.” Call from a phone that you want to register. This includes cell or house phones, whichever you want to register. Going on vacation? Let a neighbor know to please pick up newspapers and flyers at your door. That accumulation is messy and says, no one is home. Report road issues to #3-1-1 and Bronx Community Planning Board 10, located 3165 E. Tremont Avenue, Bronx, NY 10461; Phone: 718-892-1161, email: bx10@cb.nyc.gov. Wishing good health and fun in —Eva Lazaar August to all.

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Black Forum Defensive Driving in September The Black Forum defensive driving course will return in September. Lower your liability insurance cost by 10% and remove up to 4 points from your driver’s license. Please make your check in the amount of $35, payable to “the Black Forum of Co-op City,” and mail to P.O. Box 563, Bronx, N.Y. 10475 at least 1½ weeks before the class, or you can walk in on the day of the class but you must have $35 in cash to pay for the course.

Golden Corral/Harrah’s Casino On Saturday, September 24, we will be going to the Golden Corral Buffet and Grill, and then off to Harrah’s Casino in PA. Cost: $70. Payment plan available; $40 due July 29 and $30 due Aug. 31.

Casino rebate: $20 slot play. For more information, please call 718- 320-0033 or 917-209-5334.

Black Forum Aerobics and Zumba It’s time to get in shape, get healthy and feel healthy. Body by Andrea’s aerobics classes are held Mondays and Wednesdays, and Zumba on Thursday.

Classes are in the Dreiser Aud., 7:30 p.m. To register, please call (718) 3208035. Nominal fee for each class.

Sound Off, Co-op City in Sept.

We will have a meeting/Sound Off, Co-op City in early September. Meetings will be held monthly. More to follow. If interested, please call (718) 320-8035.

Volunteers needed We need male and female volunteers, 2 hours a day, preferably Tuesdays and Thursdays, 11 a.m. -12:45 p.m., flexibly.

Rivers Run Community Garden

Especially need men who live in close proximity.

Food distribution sites On Thursdays, residents of Buildings 27, 28, 29, 32 and 33 must pick up food at the New Vision Church, 115 Einstein Loop, 11 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Likewise, residents of Building 26, 30, 31, 34 and 35 must go to the Evangelical Church, 2350 Palmer Avenue, 11 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. on Thursdays to pick up food. For information, please call (718) 320-8035.

Emergency Food Program We are open on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, 11 a.m. to 12:45 p.m., room 20 in the Dreiser Center. Also, due to budget constraints and shortage of available food, you must live within zip code 10475 to participate in this program. You must also have your card with you and bring two clean plastic shopping bags. Please also have your current photo ID, such as a non- or driver’s license or any photo ID card with proof of address. You will then be issued a card in order to pick up food in the future.

We Need You - Join Us Today Membership is $5 per year/person.

Call (718) 320-8035 or write to Black Forum, P.O. Box 563, Bronx, NY 10475; email: coopcityblackforum@ gmail.com or tonyshome10475@gmail .com. Help us keep independent community organizations alive in Co-op City. Everyone is encouraged to join.

Call or visit us, room 20 in the Dreiser Community Center.

—Tony Illis

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The only reason I am not rushing to tomorrow’s drum and dance is because today I get to meditate with Latik at 5 p.m., socialize and strategies with other gardeners, pick veggies, mend fences, paint stuff and, yes, all of that. Rivers Run offers so much to do and learn. Hope you can stop by and let us offer you some Bronx hospitality.

Tomorrow, please be sure to bring your drums, maracas, tambourines or handclapping on August 7th as "Bomba y Plena del Vecindario" (Bomba and Plena from the Neighborhood) provides the sounds of the island, the African Spanish and Taino cultures mixing it with movement and audience participation.

August 13th starts the writing series, following Latik Wilson’s Saturday meditation circle and on August 21st, we bring back the popular painting workshop.

Please watch your bulletin boards and this column for upcoming events. Crafting workshops, edible wilds tour and a few other surprises are forthcoming.

To schedule your volunteer hours for July, please email jam239@aol.com and rivers_run@yahoo.com.

Important dates (All are welcome) • Every Saturday – Meditation with

Latik Wilson, 5 p.m.

• August 7th – Bomba y Plena del Vecindario, 3 p.m.

• August 13th & 20th – Writing Workshop, 6 p.m.

• Aug. 21st – Painting Workshop, 3 p.m.

• Oct. 29th – Trolley Day (details to follow) Rivers Run is open: • Tuesdays, 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. (or until dusk) • Wednesdays & Fridays, 10:00 a.m.

– 1:00 p.m.

• Saturdays & Sundays, 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

If you’d like to take advantage of the opportunities to get your hands dirty and make your heart happy, there is always something that needs doing. Membership requirements: $20 per year fee and 20 hours of work. There is a waiting list for beds. Members who are actively fulfilling the 20 hours of volunteer work requirement are moved up on the waiting list.

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

—Gail Sharbaan

Co-op City Public Safety Dept.

Emergency: 718-651-3050

Non-Emergency: 718-320-3330

www.ccpd.us

@CCPDnyc

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

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

Most Union and Insurance Plans Accepted.

HIP CMO (Montefiore) Health Plan Accepted.

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

Se Habla Español MEDICARE ACCEPTED • HOUSE CALLS BY APPOINTMENT

Diabetic Patients with Medicare may be eligible for shoes.

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Harriet Tubman Independent Democratic Club The Republican and Democratic Conventions have been completed. The candidates, Donald J. Trump and Hillary Rodham Clinton, have been chosen. There are 94 days from today until the General Election on Tuesday, November 8, 2016.

The Harriet Tubman Independent Democratic Club is requesting that if you need to register to vote, you should do so right now (before Friday, August 12, 2016) and not wait until the last minute for the final deadline in the fall.

The local Baychester Branch of the NewYork Public Library, Post Office branches, and JASA offices have Voter Registration Cards on hand for you to fill out and mail

the same day. People can also register to vote online.

It is critical for all people to take action and make plans to vote and then actually vote. In this election year, indifference, apathy, or silence is not an option. Please express your viewpoint by voting.

Save These Dates Aug. 20 - Section Five Fun Day, 12 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Sept. 13 - NYS Federal Primary Election. Polls open from 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Nov. 8 - General Election. Polls open from 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.

—Alethea Cherebin

Ghanaian Association of Co-op City A very successful GACC Co-op City Health Fair & Seminar!

The first ever GACC Health Fair and Seminar was held last Saturday, July 30th, from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Bartow Center. And it was a very big success! Experienced health care professionals, healthcare organizations, and businesses from our community were available to educate the community and offer services. There was music, raffles, refreshment, and goodies for everyone. A very big thank you to all the participating health care organizations, local businesses, and especially the health care professionals who made the event such a huge success!

A special heartfelt gratitude to Dr. Dames Wood, Dr. Alex Osei Bonsu, Dr. Perry Frankel, Dr. Michael Adusei, Dr. Charles Marful, Ms. Irene Asamoah and Mr. Akwasi Poku.

We are also grateful to Co-op City residents and everyone who turned out in their numbers to participate!

Children and Youth Program – Family trip to Downey Park: The trip to Downey Park is scheduled for Saturday, August 20th. Please contact Sister Victoria to secure your seat.

Manhattan Cruise & Marriage Seminar: This year’s Marriage Seminar will be happening on a romantic cruise at downtown Manhattan. It is scheduled for Saturday October 1st. There is a lot of buzz about the cruise so make your reservations soon! Please contact Sister Victoria to secure your seat.

Nomination of Executives: As we discussed at the General Meeting, our Constitution mandates elections of Association Executives in November 2016. The nomination of candidates for the executive positions have opened. Please submit your name to the Electoral Com-

missioner, Mr. Peter Lewis Antwi. We encourage all of you to stand for these elections. Get elected! Make a change! And positively impact the community!

Children and Youth Program! The children and youth programs under consideration include the following: STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) activities, tutoring, homework help, career fair, summer camp, summer school & summer program placement, trips to Sight & Sound, museums, Botanical Garden, zoo, movies, etc.

Details will be provided when finalized. We encourage everyone to get involved in the development of our future leaders!

Dues: Please pay your dues. You can now pay using credit card. Pay the entire year’s due by the end of April and get the $20 discount.

T-Shirts: If you don’t have the association t-shirt yet, please get yours for only $15! You may get additional tshirts for family and friends.

About Us: The Ghanaian Association of Co-op City (GACC) is a not-for-profit organization with the purpose of promoting the general welfare of the Ghanaian community in Co-op City. The objectives of the association include providing educational programs to members, building a capacity for greater involvement in the activities of the community, and providing a platform to address issues of common concern to members and the Co-op City community.

Please Join Us: We need your support. Join us. We invite you to come to our next general meeting. Call 347773-3499. Unity is strength! Join us today!

LIKE US ON FACEBOOK! Coop Ghanama OR http:/www.facbook.com/gacc2013 —Seth Osei-Fosu

Shareholders, not tenants!

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National Council of Negro Women Convention Registration – All members, please remember that registration for our National Council of Negro Women, Inc.’s 57th National Convention has begun.

Our biennial convention will take place October 7 – 9 at the Grand Hyatt Washington, 1000 H Street, NW, Washington, DC 20001. NCNW members from across the United States will be convening to examine strategies which address the socioeconomic issues related to education, health and economic security for women throughout the Diaspora. Each section is expected to send three (3) voting delegates and three (3) alternate delegates. Please contact Dorcas about your interest in attending. The experience of mingling with your Council sisters from different parts of the nation is invigorating and allows all of us to share common experiences and heightens the relevance of your membership. July 10, 2016 was Mary McLeod Bethune’s 141st birthday!

Members attending our convention will surely get a chance to visit her statue in Lincoln Park and visit our headquarters building at 633 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW in Washington, D.C. Registration closes on August 15, so talk to Dorcas today!

Installation Ceremony – NCNW will have a joint installation ceremony with other sections from New York State of the elected officers for the fiscal year 201618 on Sunday, August 21, at 3 p.m.to 6 p.m. at Jackson Memorial A.M.E. Zion Church, 60 Peninsula Blvd., Hempstead, NY. Cost per person is $25 which includes food, entertainment and the necessary resource materials. All members are invited to attend, not only new officers. Payments must be submitted by August 6. Contact Dorcas for transportation information.

45th Anniversary – We have begun planning for our 45th Anniversary Celebration. It was in 1971 that Dr. Dorothy I. Height came to the Bronx to charter our Co-op City section. We will be celebrating our contributions to the Co-op City community on Saturday, October 29, at the Villa Barone Manor, 737 Throgs Neck Expressway, Bronx, New York. Our guest speaker for the occasion will be Bronx District Attorney Darcel Clark! We will receive anniversary greetings from Pat Battle, of NBC-TV! We will be honoring Roberta Boozè and Olive Glasgow, two of our Charter Members who have been continuously active.

Health Fair – Our annual Community Health Fair will take place on Saturday, September 24, at Bartow Center, room 31 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Save this date on your calendar!

Birthdays – Happy birthday to all of our members with August birthdays.

—Joyce Howard

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Church of the New Vision

Retirees of Dreiser Loop

Pastor Kenneth Hodge and the congregation of the Church of the New Vision extend a warm and friendly invitation to everyone to worship with us every Sunday at 8:00 a.m. or 11:00 a.m. We are a church where inspirational messages from the Word of God, the Bible, are delivered every Sunday morning.

The church is designed to meet the spiritual needs of our community by offering anointed singing and preaching, and a general atmosphere of Christian love and friendly hospitality.

We also invite the youth of our community to attend our Sunday Morning services, which are designed to meet the special needs of our young people. Parents, please send your children to learn of the Lord Jesus.

Prayer Service takes place every Wednesday evening from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., followed by Bible Teaching from 8:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Be with us to learn the truth from the Word of God. List of Events Church of the New Vision is located at 115 Einstein Loop, Bronx, NY 10475; Telephone #: (718) 671-8746 or (203) 374-3020. Our mailing address is: Church of the New Vision, P.O. Box 753037, Bronx, NY 10475.

Please visit our website at www.churchofnewvision.com.

—Carole Haque

Travel Events: (Coach Bus, Dreiser Loop, opposite H&R Block) • August 1517 (Mon.-Wed.). DOVER DOWNS HOTEL & CASINO, Dover, DE. Casino rebate: TBD. Package includes – Deluxe motor coach transportation, all-you-caneat crabs at Woody’s Crab House, shopping at Rehoboth Outlet Stores; on day of return, stopping at the Harrington Raceway & Casino, with bonus: free slot play and free buffet. Meet/depart: 10:30 a.m./10:45 a.m. SHARP! Dreiser Loop/H&R Block. Contacts: Serita G., 347-564-5722/Barbara W, 718-320-0500.

Theatre Committee: (*price includes transportation): • Wednesday, Sept. 21st. Showtime – 2:00 p.m. CATs, a musical, Neil Simon Theatre on Broadway. Price: $112. Deposit required to reserve seat. Go to clubroom 19 to leave deposit/payment. Contact Lois Scott, 917-692-7139.

Good and Welfare To members at home recuperating, “As you rest and heal, know that you are thought of warmly and wished a quick recovery.” Call Josephine Flowers, 718320-0539, regarding illnesses and bereavements.

Members and friends, we do require your telephone number, along with your name, when signing up. First paid, confirmed seating. Committee members in Dreiser clubroom #19 (718-379-0377) on Mondays and/or Thursdays, 2:30-5:00 p.m.

Don’t miss a great opportunity to learn how to play BRIDGE as it keeps your mind alert. The 2016-2017 BRIDGE CLASSES WILL RESUME ON FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 9TH. The following classes will be held in the Dreiser Loop RETIREES Clubroom #19: The (new) Beginners class - 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., and the Intermediate class - 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Call Alvin Lisle, the master teacher, at 718-671-8852, to pre-register for one of the above classes or just come to the class on September 9th.

Our first SPA Day was on Wednesday, May 18th and was appreciated by all. We look forward to returning on Wednesday, August 17th for another senior SPA Day at TONES SPA. If interested, call 718-379-4784.

“May you find many reasons to smile this August.” “A smile is the light in the window of your face that tells people you’re at home.” –Author Unknown —Claudette Davis

Felicia Aboagye Empowerment Services Felicia Aboagye Empowerment Services, Inc. is a non-profit organization designed to help the sick, poor, disabled and the needy in Ghana, West Africa, as well as the United States.

Reverend Martin Okwaning is a Registered Nurse and a graduate from Union Theological Seminary at Columbia University. He has helped the sick and poor people in Ghana for more than twenty years. Many of the school children in the villages of Ghana do not have transportation to enable them to go to school or go to the hospital when they are sick. As a result, many school children walk for miles before they go to school or hospital. Many elderly people also do not have money to eat or money to visit the hospital for a check-up. Some of the patients state they have never gone to the hospital in their life because of poverty and lack of transportation.

Many of the children in the rural areas do not have electricity to study or food to eat. Many elderly people do not have shoes, sneakers, or sandals to wear or clothes to put on. Many elderly and children do not have water to drink because of the lack of tap water in the village. One woman told me she has not had a physical check-up or seen a doctor for the past forty years. Many people are dying, especially the elderly and children, because of basic things such as water, food, and lack of transportation to go to the hospital.

I, Reverend Okwaning, have used my own money to provide transportation to take the sick to the hospital and to buy food for the sick, poor and disabled anytime I visit Ghana. Please kindly support the children, elderly and disable people in Ghana and God will continue to bless you. For more information about how to help the organization, please go to Faesi.org and watch the videos of the sick and elderly people who need your help. Anyone who can provide a car, van, or any vehicle for the elderly, children and sick people in the villages in Ghana, please call Rev. Okwaning at 347-784-7516 or Hilda at 718-795-3128. They will also be happy if anyone can provide sneakers, shoes, wheelchairs, clothes, computers, or anything that can help improve the lives of these people. We thank the people who have already called to donate clothes, sneakers and canned food to the organization. Kindly make your donation via Chase Quick Pay to yawokwaning@yahoo.com or send checks/money order to Empowerment Service Inc. P.O. Box 573 Bronx, NY 10475.

Each should give according to what he has decided in his heart, not grudgingly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. —Corinthians 9:7.

—Felicia Abogye

Building 27 Association Greetings, neighbors. Summer is almost over, would you believe it? Nevertheless, enjoy and drink plenty of water during the hot days, stay safe and enjoy the beautiful flowers and scenery of nature that surrounds our community.

Laundry Carts – are scarce, remember there are cameras everywhere, so please leave the carts in the laundry room where they belong. Remember one can face a community complaint and a fine.

Game Night — We will continue to have game nights via one’s request.

Section 5 Association – is again planning a FAMILY FUN DAY, Saturday 20th. Please get ready to join us with your talents, etc. This is the month for our FUN DAY so make sure you participate and we welcome all volunteers and especially our youth and new coopera-

tors. Time is of the essence, so please stay in tune with the president of your building association, your bulletin board in your buildings and the Co-op City Times newspaper. We look forward for your support.

Happy birthday to all in the month of August. Please share with the Sunshine Committee, Ms. Lydia Rondon, by calling her at (718) 583-3040 if a neighbor in our building is ill, homebound, celebrating birthdays or experiencing bereavement. Ms. Rondon will respond on the behalf of the association.

Let’s hope and pray for better things to come for this is our home, building and community. Please keep all leaders of the nations in prayer for PEACE, for there is unrest everywhere.

—H. Overman

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

Weekly Schedule: Sunday service with Holy Communion and Sunday School are both at 9 a.m. Every 4th Sunday, our children participate in the reading of the lessons and every 5th Sunday, our young adults assist in the service. Choir rehearsal is on Thursdays at 7 p.m.

The (ECW) Episcopal Church Women meet immediately after service on the first Sunday of each month. Membership is open to all women of the church

and dues are $2 per month. The men hold their meeting after service on the second Sunday of each month.

Summer Break: Please note that our Sunday School, choir and vestry will all be on summer break for the month of August.

We look forward to welcoming everyone to service at 9:00 a.m. on Sunday, August 7, when we will celebrate the Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost. Our Supply Priest, Father Simeon Johnson, will be the preacher and celebrant.

This Sunday has also been designated ‘Hat Sunday’ and our ladies have agreed to wear their hats. You are

invited to join in the fellowship conversation which takes place immediately after the service. If possible, please bring a dessert to share.

Outreach Program: We continue to collect non-perishable food for the feeding program at Grace Episcopal Church in West Farms. Please remember to donate.

For additional information on all of the above, please call the church at 718-320-0844, or visit our website: http://www.stjosephsepcbronx.org.

“Let your loving kindness, O Lord, be upon us, *as we have put our trust in you.” Psalm 33:22 —M. Chambers

Evangelical Church of Co-op City – UMC Open Doors, Open Hearts and Open Minds Come & Visit Us – We welcome you to God’s House – Your House – One Family in Christ. We are a congregation with spirit-filled worship, offering opportunities for spiritual growth, fellowship and service to God and our community. We are a multi-ethnic, multi-cultural and bilingual congregation and all are welcome. Services are at the church at 2350 Palmer Avenue, across the street from Building 30. Parking is available. Our phone number is (718) 320-3795, and leave a message if there is no answer. Pastor Magaly Beltré is at the church on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays.

Sunday Services – The first Sunday of the month is a bilingual service with communion, service starts at 10:00 a.m. Every other Sunday the English Service is at 10:00 a.m. and the Spanish Service is at 12:00 p.m.

Remember the importance of worship & fellowship of all who believe and have a relationship with the Lord.

Prayer Night (English) & Prayer Morning (Spanish): The Lord said, “Whenever two or more are gathered in my name, I am in the midst of them.”

Matthew 18:20. Tuesday evenings at 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Friday at noon to1:00 p.m. Come and bring your prayer needs so we can pray together. Remember that prayer brings many blessings, which God has promised to all his children.

Music School: The music school is having registration for the fall semester. They offer piano, guitar, drums, violin, voice and many other instruments. Registration is free and rates are very reasonable. Come to the church Monday thru Friday in the afternoons and see Maestro Frank Colon to register. You can call

Maestro at (917) 753-3644. The music school is open to all ages from 5 years old to 100 years young.

Women’s Fellowship: is the first Saturday of every month from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Men’s Fellowship: is the last Saturday of every month from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Flea Market: We will be having our Flea Market on Saturday, September 17 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. If you are interested in being a vendor, contact Pauline at 718-320-1552 (mornings between 8 a.m. &10 a.m. and evenings between 5 p.m. & 9 p.m.) or call the church and leave a message, 718-320-3795. Cost is $30 per spot. You can come to the church to get an application and pay for your spot. All vendors must provide their own tables.

—Barbara Penn

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

Our words have the power to build up or tear down.

Scripture supports this. Psalm 34:11-18 New International Version (NIV) says: 11 Come, my children, listen to me; I will teach you the fear of the Lord.

12 Whoever of you loves life and desires to see many good days, 13 keep your tongue from evil and your lips from telling lies.

14 Turn from evil and do good; seek peace and pursue it.

15 The eyes of the Lord are on the righteous, and his ears are attentive to their cry; 16 but the face of the Lord is against those who do evil, to blot out their name from the earth.

17 The righteous cry out, and the Lord hears them;

CSO Contact Numbers

he delivers them from all their troubles.

18 The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.

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

Family Owned and Operated • Large Chapel on premises

• Pre-need counseling

• Ample Parking on premises

• Out of town services

• Casket Showroom on premises

CSO 3 covers Buildings 26-35 and is located in Room 37 in the Einstein Center. The office can be reached by calling (718) 320-3300 and follow the prompts.

• Cremations

A dignified funeral every family can afford.

All areas are handicapped accessible

Personalized & Professional Care • 50 Years Serving Our Community Worldwide Shipping including Caribbean, Africa & South America

Cooperators who live in Buildings 1-14, may contact CSO 1 in Dreiser, Room 6, at (718) 320-3300, and follow the prompts.

CSO 2 covers Buildings 15-25 and is located in the Bartow Community Center, Room B. The office may be contacted by calling (718) 320-3300, and follow the prompts.

If you’re into gospel rap/holy hip-hop, go to www.reverbnation.com/vernonlittle and download music from Vernon Little free of charge. He also has videos on YouTube. You will be blessed, encouraged, and inspired.

We are located at 171 Dreiser Loop in Section 1.

Our phone # is (347) 276-4925. Jesus loves you, and so do we!

—Apostle Gladys R. Little

718-231-7647 Call 24 Hours

Fax: 718-231-7665 NOW WEBCASTING TO FAMILY AND FRIENDS ABROAD

www.mccalls.net • director@mccalls.net 4035 Bronxwood Avenue, Bronx, N.Y.

Serving all cultures & faiths

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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. We invite you to worship, study, and pray with us. Summer hours will begin tomorrow, August 7, and will remain in effect through Sunday, September 11. There will be one service at 9:00 a.m. during summer hours.

The Co-op City Baptist Church is located at 135 Einstein Loop, room 50.

Our telephone number is 718-320-3774.

Sunday School, mid-week service, all Bible study classes and all prayer services are suspended for the summer.

The Building Fund Ministry is sponsoring a Gospel Explosion featuring the Ecstatistics, the Co-op City Baptist Church Choir and other entertainment on Saturday, October 8 (3 to 6 p.m.) at 177 Dreiser Loop, Auditorium B. Donation: adults, $50; children, $25, ages 6-17. Dinner is also included. For tickets or additional information, please call the church at 718-320-3774.

Co-op City Intergenerational Outreach Center is pleased to announce that their Second Community Awards Ceremony will be held on Friday, October

21, at the Eastwood Manor. The distinguished honorees are Colville Ivor Bascom, President of the North Bronx Youth Sports Association, Inc.; Rev. Dr. Calvin E. Owens, Pastor of Community Protestant Church; Milagrina Nazar, Educator, Co-op City NAACP Daycare Center (now closed; Dr. Anderson Torres, CEO of R.A.I.N., Inc. and a representative from the legal field. Tickets are $75.

Save the date! On March 2-20, 2018 the church will be going to the Holy Land Pilgrimage (Israel). Worship sailing on the Sea of Galilee; be baptized in the Jordan River; share in communion in the Garden Tomb—all where Jesus walked.

A Meet and Greet will be held today, July 9 at 1:00 p.m. at the church. A representative from the travel agency will be available.

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

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

Summer Church Schedule (Dress-Down Attire July 3 – September 4) Adult Sunday School — 9:00 a.m.

Worship Service — 10:00 a.m.

Communion Service — Every first and third Sundays Prayer Meeting and Bible Study – Wednesday at 7:00 p.m.

The following programs are at the Church’s Annex: 2053 Asch Loop North (Co-op City) Morning Prayer Services — Tuesday, 6:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m.11:00 a.m.

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

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

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

Other Scheduled Events Saturday, October 8 – The Sepia Players Ministry presents the play “EVERYBODY TALKING ‘BOUT HEAVEN AIN’T GOING THERE,” written by James

Faith @ Work Christian Church 120 DeKruif Place (street level). Praise and Worship begins at 9:30 a.m. Church telephone: (347) 346-5790; email: fatwcc@aol.com.

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

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

Church Mission: To empower, educate and motivate men, women, boys and girls to reach their full potential and live abundant lives through preaching and teaching the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Come worship with us—where we honor tradition, but are not bound by it! All are welcome to join us any and every Sunday because our goal is to share the Gospel of Jesus Christ, in LOVE, through teaching and preaching the Word of God from the Bible.

Leaders and Scholars Afterschool Hub Program Pre-Registration: We are looking forward to restarting the afterschool program in September 13 from 2:45 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. The registration fee is waived for returning students. While we look forward to many of our students returning we anticipate space opening up as some students will not be returning. We are a faith-based program and expect to partner with parents who expect their children to be respectful, well-mannered and willing learners. We will only accept students whose parents understand this simply principle and are willing to work with us to ensure that students are well-prepared in this academic afterschool setting. The registration fee is $25 and the weekly fee is $35. If extended time until 6:30 p.m. is need, there will be an additional $15 per week or $50 per month. We have 2 NYC Certified and currently employed teachers, 2 escorts from P.S. 153/178, 2 teen counselors and I serve as Program Director and help all the children. We accept students with IEPs (on a case-by-case basis) and who are on medication as long as it’s disclosed. We are serious about helping prepare the next leaders and scholars for the world. Pre-registration begins August 8 and ends August 12, from 8 a.m. until 6 p.m.

Bible Study Resumes, September 21st we are introducing a Mid-Day Study and Lunch from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m., as well as our regular 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Night Bible Study. Please join us as we journey through the book of Revelation.

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

—Pastor Deborah D. Jenkins

Plummer, at the church. Donation: $20. For tickets and/or additional information, call (718) 513-3308, (718) 671-5961, (718) 671-8691 or the church at (718) 862-9172.

Pastoral Annivesary Gala “50 Years of Preaching and 40 Years of Faithful and Spiritual Pastoral Leadership.”

In observance of his 40th Pastoral Anniversary, Community Protestant Church most cordially invites the community to join us at a Celebratory Banquet in honor of our pastor, Reverend Dr. Calvin E. Owens, on Saturday, October 15, 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. at Marina Del Rey, Bronx, NY. Donation: $150/adults; $50/children (under 15 years of age). For tickets and/or additional information, please call the church at (718) 862-9172.

SAVE THE DATE: September 12–15, 2017 – The Missionary Ministry sponsors a trip to THE HOLY LAND EXPERIENCE IN ORLANDO, FLORIDA. (More information to come.)

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

—Evan G. Mitchell

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 CHURCH

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

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

SUMMER CHURCH SCHEDULE: (Dress-Down Attire) JULY 3 - SEPTEMBER 4, WORSHIP BEGINS AT 10:00 A.M. WEEKLY: - ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL - 9:00 A.M. - WORSHIP SERVICE - 10:00 A.M. - PRAYER MEETING & BIBLE STUDY - WEDNESDAY 7:00 PM MONTHLY: COMMUNION SERVICE - 1ST AND 3RD SUNDAYS

ALL ARE WELCOME!

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

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

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

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

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

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Bartow

Einstein

Dreiser

Activities in Room 31 unless otherwise noted

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

Activities in Room 7 unless otherwise noted

Mon., Aug. 8

Word Games 9:30-11am Library 9:30am-1pm

Rm. 45

Vacation until after Sept. 12

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

Arthritis Exercises

12pm

11am-noon

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

Weight Management

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

Diabetes Support Group 2nd Monday 1:00pm

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

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

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

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

Date:

Alternate Kosher Meals are also available

Mon., Aug. 8

Pineapple apple juice Breaded fillet of Sole fish Pasta marinara, Kale & garlic Whole wheat bread, Fresh fruit Alt: Cous cous salad Vegetable liver, Tomato salad

Arroz con pollo (Chicken & rice) Yellow rice Romaine avocado onion salad

Tues, Aug. 9

Orange juice, Vegetable Spanish omelet, Mashed potato Corn, Whole wheat bread Alt: Tuna salad Macaroni salad 3 Bean salad

Beef meatloaf w/ mushroom gravy Baby carrots w/ parsley Garlic mashed potatoes

Wed., Aug. 10

Pineapple apple juice, Baked Tilapia fish w/Francaise mustard, Rice a Roni, Green beans & tomatoes, Whole wheat bread, Fresh fruit, Alt: Egg salad, Corn & Black bean salad, Health salad

Thurs., Aug. 11

Apple juice Hot vegetarian cutlet Hummus, Tossed salad Whole wheat pita, Fresh fruit Alt: Tuna salad

Pork spare ribs Baked sweet potato Broccoli w/toasted garlic Whole wheat bread

Fri., Aug. 12

Orange juice Cold Gefilte fish 3 Bean salad Beet salad Whole wheat

Breakfast cod cakes Coleslaw Oven ready fries Plain Hamburger bun

Dominoes 10 a.m.

Tues., Aug. 9

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

Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session

Bingo 12:30-2 p.m.

Walking Club

Matinee Movie

Alert & Alive

10:30-11:30 a.m.

10 a.m.-noon, Rm. 45

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

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

Karaoke by Stephen

Mind Teasers

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

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

NEW Green Life Trail Fitness instruction

Afternoon Movies

9:30-11:30 a.m.

Tues.

Card Games 2-4 p.m.

Dominoes 2:30 p.m.

9:30-10:30 a.m.

Non-Kosher

Kosher

1-3 p.m. w/popcorn

Cheese manicotti Diced tomato sauce Italian blend vegetables

1 p.m. - 2 p.m.

Blood Pressure Vacation

Dominoes 10 a.m., Rm. 45

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

tion until Sept. 7

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

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

Tai Chi Vacation until Sept 7th Mind Teasers 12-1 p.m., Rm. 4 African Brazilian Dance Room 2, 1 p.m.

Art Class 1-3 p.m.

Yoga 2pm-3pm, Rm. 2

Library 9am-1pm

Dominoes 10am, Rm. 45 Stay Well Exercise

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

10am, Rm. 45

Blood Pressure 10 -11:30

Grandparent Connection 1st Thursday Rm 35

Line Dancing 10-11

Thurs., Aug. 11

Wed., Aug. 10

until Sept. 14

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

Spelling Bee 10 a.m.

Stay Well Exercise Vacation until Sept. 7 Line Dancing 11 a.m. -12 p.m.

Bingo 12:30 - 2:00 p.m.

Card Games 2-4 p.m.

Dominoes 2:30 p.m.

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

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

Smartphone Class

Word Games 9:30am11:30am

NEW Walk Group Vaca-

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

Chat Session 9:30am-

10:30

Arthritis Exercise

Piano Sing Along 11

1pm

11am, Rm. 45

Mind Teasers 12-1 p.m.,

Spelling Bee 11am Word search 11am-

Drama Club Vacation un-

12pm

til Sept 8th

Bingo 12:30- 2:00pm Card Games 2-4pm Dominoes 2:30pm

a.m.-12 p.m.

Rm. 4

Karaoke by Steven

NEW Purple Life Trail Fitness Instruction 1-2

1:00pm, Rm. 45

p.m.

Crochet & Knitting Men’s Line Dancing

Dominoes 10am, Rm. 45

10am-12:00pm

Art 10am, Rm. 45

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

Bingo 1pm – 2pm

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

Fri., Aug. 12

9-10am

Word Games 9:30am-11:30am

Women’s Line Dancing 10-11:30am

Meditative Moments

Chat Session 10am Bingo

Card Games 2-4pm

Vacation until Sept. 9th

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

Pokeno 2-4pm, Rm. 35

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

Piano Sing-along 11am-12pm

Card Games 2-4pm

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

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

Rm. 45

Card Games, Dominoes 2-4 p.m.

(Schedule subject to change without notice)

Fee for lunch is $2.00 & $5.00 for guest

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

Alternate Kosher Meals are also available

Bartow Center (718) 320-2066, Ext. 2010 Dreiser Center (718) 320-1345 • Einstein Center (718) 671-5161

For information, please call: (718) 320-2066 New Payment Schedule - Payments for trips @ the Bartow office can be made Monday – Friday: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. & 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. (Only) Funded by: The NYC Department for the Aging, The NYS Office for the Aging and Riverbay Corporation.

Upcoming Events/Trips JASA WELCOMES EVERYONE AGE 60 AND OLDER! Trip registration policy: There will be no refunds for all trips. All trips include roundtrip transportation! All trips must be paid in advance – No Exceptions! Payments for trips can be made at all 3 centers.

You can register for all trips starting the Monday after it has been published in the newspaper: JASA will not accept checks under $5.

(FREE) LiveOn NY – SCRIE Application Assistance/SNAP (Food Stamps) – Fri., Aug. 12th & 26th, Sept.

9th & 23rd, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. First come, first served! JASA Main Office, 2049 Bartow Ave. (FREE) Circle of Care - Free Services for Caregivers. JASA Main Office, 2049 Bartow Ave., 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., Fri., Aug. 12th; 135 Einstein Loop, rm. 40, 1-3 p.m., Tues., July 19th & Aug. 23rd.

NY Common Pantry is partnering w/JASA NORC to do a six month long Live Healthy! Workshop. The workshop will focus on learning the difference between healthy & unhealthy choices. How to read nutrition labels and small steps you can take to create a lasting healthy lifestyle, 135 Einstein Loop, rm. 49, Sept.

12th, Oct. 10th, Nov. 14th, Dec. 12th; 177 Dreiser Loop, rm. 7, Aug. 29th, Sept. 26th, Oct. 31st, Nov. 28th, Dec. 19th tentative.

Call 718-320-2066 to sign up. Please sign up for one location only.

Dreiser Senior Center Back to School Supply Drive until Aug. 22 – Drop off donations at 177 Dreiser Loop, rm. 7, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Pencils, notebooks, sharpeners, binders, lined writing paper, erasers, crayons, hand sanitizer, tissues, calculators, construction paper, pocket folders, staplers, etc. Supplies will be donated to our local schools JASA at Night - A summer evening series for adults age 60 or older, 7 – 8:30 p.m. Night 1 – Aug. 4th, Headlines & Happenings – what’s happening around Co-op City & the world. Open discussion about recent headlines & happenings, 177 Dreiser Loop, rm. 7. Night 2 – Aug. 18th.

Come hear historian Angel Hernandez from the Bronx Historical Society present the history or our beloved community in picture and words. JASA main office, 2049 Bartow Ave., to register, email: rwestall@jasa.org or call 718-671-2090, ext. 2139.

Wal-mart – Wed., Aug. 3rd, $15, Bartow – 8:30 a.m., Einstein – 8:45 a.m. & Dreiser – 9 a.m. Wait list.

Empire Casino – Mon., Aug. 8th, $5, Bartow - 9:30 a.m., Einstein - 9:45 a.m. & Dreiser – 10 a.m. Wait list.

Shoprite – Tues., Aug. 9th, $3. NEW pick-ups this trip only: Bartow – 11 a.m., Einstein – 11:15 a.m. and Dreiser – 11:30 a.m.

Wal-mart – Fri., Aug. 12th, $15. Bartow – 8:30 a.m., Einstein – 8:45 a.m. & Dreiser – 9 a.m. Wait list.

New York Aquarium, Brooklyn – Mon., Aug. 15th, $12. Bartow – 8:15 a.m., Einstein – 8:30 a.m. & Dreiser – 8:45 a.m.

Lunch will be provided. Wait list.

Empire Casino – Mon., Aug. 22nd, $5. Bartow – 9:30 a.m., Einstein - 9:45 a.m. & Dreiser – 10 a.m. Wait list.

Fairway – Tues., Aug. 23rd, $3. NEW pick-ups this trip only: Bartow – 11 a.m., Einstein – 11:15 a.m. and Dreiser – 11:30 a.m.

Statue of Liberty National Monument & Ellis Island Immigration Museum – Fri., Aug. 26th, $17, including lunch. Only 18 seats available. Bartow – 8:15 a.m., Einstein – 8:30 a.m. & Dreiser – 8:45 a.m. Wait list.

Empire Casino – Wed., Aug. 24th, $5.

Bartow – 9:30 a.m., Einstein – 9:45 a.m. & Dreiser – 10 a.m. Wait list.

Wal-mart – Wed., Aug. 31st, $15. Bartow – 8:30 a.m., Einstein – 8:45 a.m. & Dreiser – 9 a.m.

Lion King Musical – Sat., Sept. 17th, $128 (lunch included). Show time: 2 p.m. coach bus - Only 48 seats available. Deadline for payment must be on or before Aug. 12th. Cash only, please. No checks.

Pick-ups: Dreiser – 11:15 a.m., Bartow – 11:30 a.m. & Einstein – 11:45 a.m. Wait list.

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Scheduling Activities Calendar

AARP Chapter #4997 FYI: As mentioned, hope you are looking forward to September and getting more involved with the chapter. We are looking for 1 or 2 people to join the Tour Committee. Think about it and be in touch with the office, 718-320-1946, for details. Don’t forget, bring a friend, family member and/or neighbor to join the chapter. We need new ideas and workers to keep us moving.

Heartfelt condolences to Veray Darby on the loss of her sister, Mildred Molley, in Atlanta, GA. NOTE: Please contact our Good & Welfare coordinator about any of our members we have not heard from or seen in a few months. We miss them and would like to know “how you doin’” – please know that you are in our prayers. Frances Wilson, 718-6715493.

2016 Tour Activities November 15 (Tuesday): Ace in the Hole at the Royal Manor: A Tribute to the Temptations w/a family-style luncheon and shopping. Cost: $96. Contact Judith, 718-379-3370.

2017 Tour Activities March 17 – 24, 2017: 7-night Cruise to Cuba. Fly to Montego Bay, Jamaica; board Celestyal Cruise Ship to Santiago de Cuba; Havana, Mariola Gorde, Cienfuigo. Roundtrip airfare, tours, food, drinks, taxes and port fees all included. Contact Judith, 718-379-3370.

—Delores Debnam

Einstein Cancer Fund

Goose Island Seniors Happy birthday and happy anniversary to all members who celebrate their day in the month of August: Nora Singer, Rose F. Koerner, Elayne Gubitose, Sylvia Polite, Bonnie Silverman, Evelyn Foster, Miriam Rodriguez, Ella Thome, Joann Evans, Loraine Melora and Evelyn Turner.

Bingo: Wednesday, August l0th, at 1:30 p.m., with Stephen in our club room #39. Members only. Admission is $1.25 for 3 cards and .25¢ each game. Win up to $7 each game and the full card is even more.

Refreshments and snacks will be served.

Resorts Casino at Atlantic City, NJ – Tuesday, August 30th. Price: $33. Rebate is $25 slot play. You may also enjoy the BEACH and BOARDWALK. Pickup time is 8 a.m. at our 3 usual bus stops: Einstein Loop—Asch Loop (by library) and Dreiser Loop (in front of the hardware store). The bus is USA Coach.

Bring your ID card with you.

“Mama Mia” at Westchester Broadway Dinner Theatre, Elmsford, NY – Wednesday, June 7, 2017.

Come and enjoy a day with us. You have dinner, a show and lovely bus ride back home. Price is $79. We only have 40 seats. First come, first served. You can give a small deposit to hold your seat. See Ann or Mary.

For more information, call Goose Island Seniors at 718-379-9613 or visit us Monday –Thursday, l0 a.m.

-4:30 p.m., at 135 Einstein Loop, rm. 39. You can also call Mary at 718-379-4899 and she will return your call. Leave a message and your phone number.

If you like to play a game with your friends, come and join us.

Good health to all.

—Mary Pilla

We wish everyone celebrating this month a happy birthday.

Reminder: We are going to Mohegan Casino instead on Tuesday, August 9. Cost per person is $35 and you will receive $15 wheel play and $15 buffet voucher. Please bring a valid photo ID and your casino card, if you have one. Time of pick-up is 8 a.m. starting at Einstein and followed by the usual stops of Asch and Dreiser Loop.

“Born Yesterday” at Hunterdon Hills Playhouse: April 26th, 2017. Cost per person, $79, which can be paid off by April 1st, 2017. A small deposit of $5 or more will hold your reservation. You will be issued receipts for your deposits. “Born Yesterday” was a huge comedy hit on film which featured Judy Holiday.

You will enjoy this show and for those who saw the movie.

For the above trips, please call Lydia at 718-6713005 or Annie Eutsey, 718-320-1874, for dues and donations.

As always, remember to give a call to the homebound and those in nursing homes. Your call will cheer them up and they will know they are always in your thoughts and prayers.

Good health and healings are wished to all.

—Lydia Ruas

Building 21 Association THINK TANK at Building 21 is in session every Friday at 8:30 p.m.

THINK TANK at Building 21 is where we develop your ideas and make and turn dreams into reality; in the gathering room in the rear of the B Section. Your community, this community needs your ideas, your dreams, your strength and your fortitude. ALL are welcome. Come and bring a friend with you. Be a part of something to change your life and the lives of others for the better.

Ice-cream Social Coming Soon to Building 21!

By popular request in a Think Tank some weeks ago, there was a request that the Building 21 Association have another Ice-Cream Social. We are happy

to oblige. The tentative date is Thursday, September 1st in the gathering room in the rear of the B-section. More details to come. Urge your neighbors to read the CO-OP City Times to find our more.

Be the change you want to see!

“We” have chosen to live here, in a cooperative community. We must remember that we are not tenants; we are cooperators and shareholders. We must cooperate with each other in order make and keep our community one of the best places to live in New York.

Floor Captains are an ABSOLUTE NECESSITY IN EVERY BUILDING. All we ask of anyone kind enough to be a Floor Captain is as follows: 1. CONTACT NUMBERS (FOR

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

CSO OFFICES 718-320-3300 We are dedicated to the self-development and empowerment of every shareholder in CO-OP City. We are passionate about our community. Come join us at Building 21 sometimes. Each one of us, multiplied by all of us, equals A FORCE FOR GOOD. Email: 21association @gmail.com; phone: 347-504-1821.

See you around the neighborhood!

—Michelle Marbury

Please remember to curb

your dog!

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Reflections

by Rabbi Solomon I. Berl Spiritual Leader of Young Israel Synagogue A rabbi once pointed out that in the past, people would tell their rabbi about their shortcomings and character defects so that he could guide them to repentance. Whereas today, people tell him about how much charity they give, how much they study, etc.

The rabbi told the following story: two patients who both had broken legs shared a room in a hospital. The doctor examined the first patient, who cried with pain every time the doctor manipulated the leg.

When the doctor finished with the first patient, he examined the second patient, who did not utter a sound during the entire procedure. After the doctor left the room, the first patient said, “I have the greatest admiration for you, for being able to withstand so much pain without uttering a single sound.�

The second patient said, “Do you think I’m crazy? After watching what he did to you I showed him the good leg.�

Not revealing one’s defects to a rabbi is as helpful as not showing a doctor a diseased leg.

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

Anyone who wishes to start the daily routine with prayers, during which our spiritual leader, Rabbi Solomon I. Berl, offers a brief Bible teaching is welcome.

On Friday evening, Sabbath services begin at 10 minutes after candle-lighting time. Saturday morning services start at

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

The Rabbi’s class on the Torah reading of the week begins one hour before sunset every Saturday afternoon.

For office hours or any information you may seek, feel free to call (718) 6712300 and leave your name, phone number and a brief message on the synagogue’s answering machine and your call will be returned as soon as possible.

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

Applications will be available in a few weeks. To hear an audio sample of some of the themes addressed in the program, visit http://bit.ly/29w1wWd to hear Dr. Madonna Agwu discuss Indigenous African knowledge and women in mathematics.

Film Screening and Discussion: August 16th at 7:00 p.m. at the Drammeh Center, (ground floor, Building 6), we will be screening the new documentary film

by Berlin-based writer and curator, Alanna Lockward - ALLEN REPORT. This is a very well-researched history of the AME Church and liberation theology that many have not heard about. It is inspired by her grandfather’s groundbreaking contribution on the legacy of Bishop Richard Allen and African Methodism in the island of Saint-Domingue. More info. will follow!

Please consider joining us in support of our multimedia and cultural programs in Co-op City. LIKE US on our Facebook page, facebook.com/DrammehInstitute. —Elise Edwards

Shalom Jewish Funeral Home, Inc. George Farr - Funeral Director

(718) 828-1700 / 914-654-1700

1528 Castle Hill Avenue Bronx, NY 10462 www.shalomjewish.com Services from Our Chapel, Graveside or Synagogue Parking Facilities • Pre-Arrangements

Traditional Synagogue of Co-op City The Traditional Synagogue is located in Section 5, 120 Erdman Place in the rear lobby of Building 27B. Phone: 718379-6920.

NOTE: Office hours are Thursday and Sunday from noon to 2 p.m. If no one is in the office, leave a message and we will get back as soon as possible.

SHABBAT ends today, August 6th at 8:50 p.m.

Candle Lighting for Friday, August 12th is 7:38 p.m.

The synagogue has Services Friday night at sundown; Saturday morning at 9 a.m. After services, we always have food. We need all Jewish men, if you can give 2 hours Saturday between 10 a.m. and noon, we need your help to make a Minyan. It would be a blessing and greatly appreciated. Dress is casual; no suits required.

This past Saturday, the synagogue thanks Karla Krauss for the wonderful deli Kiddish. Thank you, Karla.

Good and Welfare: We sell TREE CERTIFICATES in honor or memory

of a loved one. The cost is only $15 per tree. Mazol Tov to all having Simchas.

If you’re feeling under the weather, we wish you a speedy recovery.

Wishing Nora Singer a happy 92nd Birthday on August 5th. Mazol Tov. Bingo: This Sunday, August 07th, the synagogue will have bingo at 1 p.m. The cost is only $3 admission, which includes refreshments and 10 games of bingo.

Also, there is a jackpot game which cost $2. This is a 3-part game in which you have a chance to win $30 if you win all 3 games. Everyone in the community is invited to come to our bingo games.

Have an afternoon of fun with your neighbors.

Men’s Club Trip: Monday, August 22nd, see Men’s Club article for all the details.

Wishing all our members and friends a happy and a healthy peaceful summer.

Your support of the Traditional Synagogue is greatly appreciated. —Gary Schwartz

Men’s Club of Traditional Synagogue Try your luck with the Men’s Club, and also see a Magic Show.

Monday, August 22nd – Trip to the Tropicana Casino in Atlantic City.

This will be our last trip of the summer.

Everyone in the community must be 21 years old or older to attend our trips and functions. You need a Tropicana card, or a government picture ID, passport, non- or driver’s license to receive the bonus.

If you don’t have a card, the casino will issue you one so you’ll receive the bonus.

On the bus, we provide a drink, snack, play bingo, 50/50 raffle and show a movie on the way back. We keep you entertained, the trip goes fast to Atlantic City.

The cost of the trip is $ 35 per person.

You will receive $15 slot play and a complimentary ticket worth over $15 to a Magic Illusionist Show. If you like Magic, this is the show for you.

The name of the show is “MAGIQUEREMIXED,� starring Illusionist Kevin and Caruso. The show brings imagination to life with a whirlwind of magic, music, comedy, showgirls, costumes and pure razzle dazzle.

It is a 3:30 p.m. matinee, and is about an hour long. For a clip of the show, go to Tropicana.net for more information. This production is similar to the Spring Spectacular at Radio City. Also, enjoy the boardwalk, visit the shops and go to the beach. The Tropicana Casino has a wide variety of restaurants to enjoy.

The bus stops and returns to all 3 shopping centers. We leave Einstein Loop at 8:00 a.m. by the supermarket, Asch Loop by the back of the library at 8:15 a.m., and Dreiser Loop at 8:25 a.m. by the hardware store. We will return to Co-op City around 8:30 p.m. depending on the traffic.

For additional information, see our poster in your lobby showcase box near the elevators.

For reservations, call Gary at 718-6718424 or Bruce, 718-320-2234.

Please make out check or money order to Men’s Club Traditional, 120 Erdman Place, Lobby, Building 27B, Bronx, New York 10475.

Hope to see you on this trip. Wishing everyone a pleasant summer. —Gary Schwartz

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Newsong Church

Greater Love Baptist Church

I’m inviting you to check out our new teaching series, “Getting Past Your Past.” The truth is we all have a past, but for some of us, our past literally keeps us in bondage. The truth is that God is greater than your past! He is able to heal your hurt, and make you whole. The Apostle Paul reminds us of this truth: “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!” (2 Corinthians 5:17) In this series, we’re going to look at how Jesus helps us break the labels that bind us, how He helps us to forgive others and how we can ask others to forgive us! In Jesus, we are a new creation; it’s time to move forward and get past your past!

Newsong Church is a multi-cultural church that believes God has a purpose and a plan for your life. That’s why you will find our Sunday Worship Experience to be so warm and friendly. We’re not concerned about where you’ve been, but where you’re going. You see, we’ve all got a past, we’ve all made mistakes, and still do. When you step into our worship experience, you’ll find that we’re all broken people, but we’re allowing God to put us back together. We’re not perfect, but God is! As God puts us back together, we’re realizing that although our past has shaped us, it does not define us! We’re finding out that not only does God love us with a radical and unconditional love, but that He loves us just as we are!

At Newsong Church, we believe that the Bible is the greatest book ever written, containing the greatest story ever told, and that each of us is part of His-story! In fact, we have a saying at our church: “If you’re not dead, God’s not done with you!”

We don’t just believe this for the adults, but for our children as well! At Newsong Church, we’re so passionate about our children learning about Jesus that we created a church just for them called “Kidsong!” At Kidsong, our children learn about Jesus in a safe, fun, age-appropriate learning environment! We also have a fully staffed nursery!

We hope that you will join us this Sunday as we kick off our “Getting Past Your Past” series! Our Worship Experience starts at 11 a.m. and is located at 177 Dreiser Loop in Auditorium B. Parking is available in the parking garage, just bring your ticket in for a discounted validation. Deaf interpretation is available during our adult worship experience. If you have any questions, you can contact us: Church office: 140 Alcott Place, Bldg.19.

Office hours: Tuesday-Friday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Phone: 718-708-8385 For more information, check out our website: www.newsongchurchnyc.org; email: info@newsongchurchnyc.org.

You can also interact with us on social media!

Facebook: www.facebook.com/newsongchurchbx Twitter: @newsongchurchBX Instagram: @newsongchurchBX. Our Newsong family is here for you, stop by this Sunday and experience the difference!

God bless you!

—Pastor Mike Tolone

“If then you were raised with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ is, sitting at the right hand of God. Set your mind on things above, not on things on the earth. For you died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God.” Colossians 3:1-3 Spiritual Food for Thought: Refuse to allow your life to be defined by loss and grief. Push through to new horizons and possibilities of what can be, rather than getting stuck in what has been. You will have opportunities to bring positive definition to your life by coming to an understanding of what it truly means to have your life hidden in Jesus Christ.

Senior Pastor Boyce Landrum and Pastor Carol Landrum and the Greater Love family welcome you to fellowship with us on Sunday mornings at 11:30 a.m.

Worship at Greater Love Baptist Church means gathering with people of all ages and cultures to express our love for God our Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ our Savior. This is done in various ways; through music, through testimony, through praise, through preaching, through reading of the scriptures and prayer. The Bible reminds us, “The purpose of man is to glorify God and enjoy Him forever.” Worship with God’s people at Greater Love helps us focus on the person of God until we are caught up in His majesty and glory.

Greater Love is conveniently located at 900 Co-op City Blvd. (Bldg. 2A), on the ground level, Bronx, N.Y., 10475; main entrance—red button. Free parking is available in Garage #1 on Darrow Place – parking passes will be validated at the church.

Church telephone: 347-920-5607 The MOSAIC Women’s Fellowship will meet on Saturday, August 13th from 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. The topic for discussion is “Achieving Wholeness: Spirit, Mind and Body.” Elder Crystal Jones, Greater Love’s Minister of Music, Director of our Mime Workshop, and producer/ host of the Crystal Jones Talk Show, will offer insight on the topic. Keeping in line with our wellness goals, a “healthy” lunch will be served. The Women’s Fellowship is open to young ladies (16+) and women of all ages, backgrounds and denominations. We hope to see you there!

Walking Club: All are invited to join the Greater Love family as we get our exercise on! Please meet us at the stage area of the Section 1 greenway on Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m. We have various levels of walkers and will continue walking well into the evening but you are free to STOP as the spirit prompts you.

Reminders Sunday Morning Prayer & Meditation: Begins at 9:30 a.m.

Sunday School and Mime for children (ages 5+), and adults (18+) is held from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. A light continental snack is served from 11:10-11:30.

Mid-Week Prayer Meetings: Wednesday afternoon at 1:00 p.m. All invited.

Hold the Date: August 17th, 18th & 19th – Revival! Each evening at 7:30 Church BBQ: Saturday, August 27th – location TBA Food Pantry donations are needed; non-perishables, toiletries & canned goods.

—Pastor Carol Landrum

Pentecostal Tabernacle The Pentecostal Tabernacle welcomes everyone to attend worship service at 100 Co-op City Blvd., Building 22A, Bronx, N.Y. 10475.

Services are as follow: Sunday School for all age group begins at 10:30 a.m.

Worship service starts at 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m.

Wednesday morning: Prayer and fasting service will be held at 11 a.m. -12:30 p.m. You are welcome to join with us in prayer, to prayer for the nation and the community, let us not forget all the school children and the youth in the entire city.

1 Thessalonians 5:17 states that we must “pray without ceasing.” Jesus also says that ‘men ought always to pray and not faint’ Luke18:1.

Wednesday evening prayer meeting and Bible study starts at 7:30 p.m. Youth service will be held every Friday evening at 7:30 p.m.

Focus: Good citizens have respect for government, neighbors and God. The Pharisees took counsel how they might entangle Jesus in his talk Matthew 22: 16-22 And they sent unto him their disciples with the Herodians, saying Master, we know that thou art true, and teachest the way of God in truth, neither carest thou for any man: thou regardest not the person of men. Tell us therefore, What thinkest thou? Is it lawful to give tribute unto Caesar, or not? But Jesus perceived their wickedness, and said, why tempt ye me, ye hypocrites? Show me the tribute money.

And they brought unto him a penny. And he saith unto them, whose is this image and superscription?

They say unto him, Caesar’s. Then saith he unto them, Render therefore unto Caesar the things which are Caesar’s and unto God the things that are God’s. When they had heard these words, they marveled, and left him, and went their way.

(Romans 13 1-8) Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God. Whosoever therefore resisteth the power resisted the ordinance of God: and they that resist shall receive to themselves damnation.

For rulers is not a terror to good works, but to the evil. Wilt thou then not be afraid of the power? Do that which is good, and thou shalt have praise of the same: For he is the minister of God to thee for good, but if thou do that which is evil, be afraid; for he beareth not the sword in vain: for he is the minister of God and a revenger to execute wrath upon him that doeth evil.

Wherefore, ye must needs be subject, not only for wrath, but also for conscience sake.

For this cause pay ye tribute also: for they are God’s ministers, attending continually upon this very thing Render therefore, to all their dues; tribute to whom tribute is due; custom to whom custom; fear to whom fear; honour to whom honour; Owe no man anything but to love one another; for he that loveth another hath fulfilled the law.

For further information, call (718) 324-0334 or 646-345-6707.

—Rev. R. Sibblies

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Survey

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dissatisfaction with the prototype entrance installed in that lobby two years ago and that led to the many positive changes in the new design which allows us to soon go forward with the longcalled-for project. It is shareholders like Dorothea who embody what should be the true spirit of Co-op City, working together for the betterment of the entire community.”

Ms. Castle wrote and compiled the survey, comprised of 21 different questions, gauging residents’ opinions on a variety of aspects of the new lobby entrance. The survey was sent to each of the occupied 207 homes in the building, and 123 returned a completed survey, a good participation rate of approximately 60%.

The survey was taken after the residents had between a month and two months experience in using the new entrance system, long enough for residents to gain experience and formulate comprehensive detailed opinions of the new handicapped accessible entrance system.

Unlike the survey she completed two years ago, which pointed to many problems with that prototype entrance, the chief being the costly and impractical idea of having the intercom system tied into the shareholders’ private phones, this most recent survey pointed to a generally good level of satisfaction with most aspects of the new lobby entrance.

For example, when the residents were asked to rate the quality of the materials used in the construction of the new doors and frames, 44 said they were good and

65 said they were fair. Only 8 residents said the materials were of a poor quality.

Ninety-five of the surveyed residents said they believed that the new door and entrance was a big improvement of the previously installed prototype. Twentytwo residents believed it wasn’t an improvement.

Eighty-six residents responded that that the new entrance was more use friendly while 25 said it wasn’t.

Seventy-two residents responded that they thought the appearance and design of the new structure was good, while 46 said it was fair, and only 3 said it was of poor quality.

One hundred and seven of the responding residents said they liked the overall design and appearance of the new intercom panel, while only 8 didn’t like it.

Ninety-two responding residents said they liked the new intercom unit installed in their apartments while only 21 said they disliked it.

Eighty-nine said that they found the functions of the new intercom in the apartment to be of good quality and easy to operate. Seventeen residents said it wasn’t of good quality.

Eighty-five residents said that found the sound quality coming from the intercom to be either of good or fair quality. Twenty residents rated the sound quality as poor.

Ninety-eight said that found the lobby intercom and directory to be convenient and legible, while only 13 said it wasn’t.

While this was all good news, the

ATTENTION NOTICE OF ELEVATOR SHUT DOWNS Shareholders, please be advised that the elevators will be shut down in the following building according to the schedule listed below for replacement of the elevator door restrictors. Each elevator door will be repaired one at a time and is expected to take approximately 6 hours to be completed.

*Building #21C* CARS #5 & 6, ONE AT A TIME CAR # 5: Tuesday, August 9th CAR # 6: Wednesday, August 10th

*Building #27A* CAR # 1 CAR # 1: Thursday, August 11th

*Building #27B* CARS # 3 & 4, ONE AT A TIME CAR # 3: Friday, August 12th CAR # 4: Monday, August 15th We apologize for any inconveniences caused and appreciate your patience and understanding as we make this needed upgrade to ensure your safety.

--RIVERBAY MANAGEMENT

Building 15A residents did rate some aspects of the new lobby entrance to be in need of improvement.

In particular, residents did not like the time it took for the door to close after they gained entrance to the building with sixty residents rating the door-closing timing as uncomfortable or endangered while fifty-seven residents rated the entrance timing as safe, in their opinion.

Seventy residents said the timing of the door was too slow and inconvenient as opposed to fourty-eight who said they did not have a problem with it.

The vast majority of residents said they preferred exiting the building by using the push bar, rather than the button, but 66 of those residents said they found the push bar to be too heavy and difficult to push while fifty-seven said it was easy to use.

The majority of residents also said that they believe that more information about the use of the new entrance system — such as printed information sheets about the proper use of the doors – should be provided to each shareholder.

An overwhelming amount of residents – nearly 66% said they were disappointed by the many delays and the many items that took too long to be corrected once the initial installation was complete.

Ms. Castle said that the results of the survey are now being shared with management and the Board allowing them to make adjustments and improvements and they prepare specifications to be sent out in the bid package for a contractor to install

the new entrance system in the other 64 lobbies. Ms. Castle added that she was assured that whatever improvements are made to the entrance design, based on the results of this study, will also be made in the Building 15A lobby.

Riverbay’s Construction Department Manager Mark Warren said that bid packages should be sent out by the autumn with a qualified contractor being chosen some time after that and then actual installation work hopefully beginning some time next spring. The 19 remaining Chevron building lobbies (2 lobbies per building) will be completed first when work begins in the spring.

Ms. Castle was quick to point out that what remains to be seen is how the new outer doors will hold up to the winter winds which she said seems to affect her building severely. Last winter’s many harsh windy days caused several breakdown of the exterior door and she said that the hope is that the new, sturdier design will result in less problems this winter, but that will not be determined until the doors have the chance to make it through a full season of winter winds.

Riverbay President Cleve Taylor has repeatedly stated the importance of getting the new lobby entrance system designed correctly to the satisfaction of a good, general consensus of shareholders before proceeding with the other lobbies. “We have to get this right,” he stressed at a recent Riverbay Board meeting dealing with this project.

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