Co-op City Times 08/08/15 by Co-op City Times

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Former Board President Al Shapiro passes

Vol. 50 No. 31

BY BILL STUTTIG

Many Co-op City residents and employees are deeply saddened this weekend after news reached the Co-op City community on Thursday that former long-time Board Director and Riverbay President Al Shapiro passed away suddenly Thursday morning while he was briefly hospitalized with a recently discovered illness. His wife of more than 30 years Joyce said that she was devastated by the sudden unexpected loss of her husband who only stepped down from his long-held seat on the Riverbay Board of Directors just two months ago. “I know many people are going to say that Al loved this community and did so much for this community and that is certainly true. But to me, as his wife, his real legacy is as a great husband and great father,” Joyce said. When Al and Joyce married, it was the second marriage for both and they

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brought two children each into the new marriage and raised them as one family. “He was a loving father who loved his family above anything else. We took two families and merged them into one and I think that is the legacy he was most proud of.” Those four children – Mark, Robin, Lori and Jill – were raised in Co-op City by Al and Joyce during the ‘80s and ‘90s and in turn blessed Al and Joyce with 11 grandchildren of who Al, in his later years, always took the time to tell people about whenever he stopped to share a conversation with one of the many Riverbay employees that he had come to know and care about over the course of his many years of his volunteer work on behalf of the people of Co-op City. Riverbay President Cleve Taylor, who served on the Board with Al for many years, said this week, “It is with (Continued on page 4)

Bronx CERT-10 chosen for initial testing of city emergency management radio program New York City Emergency Management (NYCEM) has initiated a Radio Program to enhance the safety, efficiency and inter-operability of NYC CERT in all five boroughs. The key goal of the program is to support CERT teams in the performance of their important roles as community liaisons and support for New York City’s emergency

personnel (NYPD, FDNY, etc.). Co-op City’s Bronx CERT-10 is the first team to obtain radios on loan from NYCEM to supply training to team members. The training will help team members become more familiar and proficient with mobile radio usage and (Continued on page 8)

Khalil Abdul-Wahhab, Assistant Bronx Borough Manager and Team Chief of Bronx CERT 10, helps train CERT members on the use of radios. Members will relay information during emergencies. (Photo contributed by Bronx CERT 10)

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New boiler for Power Plant set to begin long journey to Co-op City BY JIM ROBERTS

A shipping date of mid-August has been scheduled for Co-op City’s new 150-ton boiler, a trip that starts at the manufacturer’s plant in Oklahoma, proceeds via barge to Louisiana, through the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic Ocean, and arrives at a dock on Co-op

City Boulevard 31 days later. The new high-pressure boiler, built to specifications for the Riverbay Power Plant, will produce 300,000 pounds of processed steam per hour to drive the cogeneration plant’s turbines (Continued on page 8)

One of the three major components of the new custom-built 150-ton boiler that will leave Oklahoma and arrive via barge in Co-op City. The target arrival date at the Co-op City Power Plant is mid-September. (Contributed photo).

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Public Safety gun arrests in March helped with successful investigation into Bronx gang activities

BY BILL STUTTIG

A key “under the radar” gun arrest by Public Safety officers in March helped provide the NYPD and Bronx DA’s office with information useful in its far ranging investigation into illegal gang activities in the Bronx which led to 23 arrests of gang members last week, including three from Co-op City. The March arrests were internally honored by the Public Safety Department with Cop-of-the-Month recognition given to four officers involved in the arrest, but otherwise kept quiet due to the sensitive nature of the larger wide-ranging investigation. The arrests centered around an investigation into who might have been

responsible for firing a series of shots in Section 5 from a vehicle on March 17th. In the hours after the shooting, which fortunately resulted in no injuries, a description of the suspected vehicle went out to the entire department. Two days later, on the afternoon of March 19th, an officer on routine patrol in the vicinity of the Einstein Shopping Center spotted a vehicle which matched the description and immediately radioed into the dispatcher the discovery. Within minutes, other officers began responding and a Public Safety patrol car began following the suspected vehicle and its occupants. (Continued on page 2)

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Community Background Riverbay Fund Report

In preparation for designing programs for our community the following research was conducted by the paid Program Consultant. The Bronx is the home to approximately 1, 418, 733 residents making the Bronx the fourth largest community in NY. The Bronx represents a diverse area whose residents reflect the following racial composition: Hispanic or Latino (54.6%), White (45.8%) and Black or African American (43.3%). The per capital income for the Bronx in 2010 was $18,048, which is considered low income in relation to New York, and lower middle income relative to the US. Co-op City racial compositions are reflected as follows: Black 53%,

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Hispanic 22%, White, 13%, other 12%, other 7%, and Asian 5%. The Bronx has one of the highest poverty rates in New York City. More than 29.3% of Bronx residents live below the poverty line and/or receive public assistance. Youth under the age of 18 account for over 25.8% of the total Bronx population. Likewise, over 43.1% of children who reside in the Bronx are poor and impoverished. As of 2012 the Bronx has maintained the third largest teen pregnancy rate in New York City. Moreover, Bronx girls ages 15 to 19 ranked the city’s highest number of pregnancies and abortions. Bronx teenagers accounted for 86.4 of every 1,000 pregnancies and

teenage girls citywide accounted for 65 in 1,000 pregnancies. The need for youth enrichment service for Bronx youth is imminent. Most recently three Co-op City youthful residents were arrested with numerous charges pending. We must continue to ask ourselves what we can do as a community that would prevent our youth from making such irreversible fatal decisions. Where there is no growth, there is no foundation, there is no building. Where there is no building there is no hope. “I leave you love; I leave you Hope; I leave you a Thirst for Education; I leave you Faith; I leave you Racial Dignity; I leave you a Desire to Live Harmoniously With Your Fellow Men;

I leave you, finally a Responsibility To Our Young People.” -Mary McLeod Bethune – A special THANKS to all the Clubs, Churches and Community Organizations for programs provided throughout the year for youth and young adults. Thank you for your support of The Riverbay Fund activities and vision. A special THANKS to ancestor Gloria Brown Wise who was committed to kids and who reminded Co-op City many years ago, the need to “FUND AND STAFF STRUCTURED ACTIVITIES FOR YOUNG PEOPLE.” The struggle continues. —Evelyn M. Turner, President, Riverbay Fund

covered in the glove compartment of the impounded vehicle. In the weeks that followed, the investigation continued into the possible involvement of the vehicle’s occupants into the shooting that occurred in Section 5 on March 17th. On April 13th, a third occupant of the vehicle,

who was previously released, turned himself in and was arrested and charged in connection with that shooting. These incidents became part of the encompassing investigation by the Bronx Gang Squad and the Bronx DA’s office in the days, weeks and months that followed.

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Moments later, a detective squad vehicle and the Emergency Services Unit began responding to the scene. The driver of the suspected vehicle now under observation began noticing the pressure and instantly tried to make a run for it, speeding down the westbound lanes of Bartow Avenue through red traffic signals, according to a Public Safety report on the incident, all while Public Safety vehicles remained in close pursuit. As the suspected vehicle approached the intersection on Bartow and Edson Avenues, its escape route was cut off by the high volume of traffic waiting for the light to change at the intersection. This gave members of the Public Safety Detective unit a chance to confront the driver and order him to stop. According to the report, however, the driver of the suspected vehicle would have none of that and attempted to speed-off even as the Detectives had ordered him to stop. In doing so, the suspected driver ran over the foot of

one of the pursuing Detectives and collided with one of the patrol cars, causing damage to the front passenger door. According to the report, the driver then complied with the detectives loud verbal commands and put his vehicle in park. The four occupants of the vehicle all turned out to be Co-op City residents ranging between 19 and 20 years old. The driver was immediately arrested and charged with assault on a peace officer, reckless endangerment and criminal mischief auto. A second occupant of the vehicle was arrested and charged with possession of a large amount of marijuana discovered in plain sight within the vehicle. The other two occupants were identified but not charged and released. The injured Detective was taken to Jacobi Medical Center by EMS for treatment of his injured foot. Shortly thereafter, two loaded.45 caliber semi-automatic pistols were dis-

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Journal workshops Rivers Run Garden

Beginning August 9th at 5:30 p.m., Rivers Run Community Garden will be presenting journal writing workshops entitled “Perfect Peace by the Waterfront.” These workshops for adults are part of the Fantastical Side of Being series of workshops made possible with public funds from the Bronx Council on the Arts through the Department of Cultural Affairs’ Greater New York Development Fund Program. The Rivers Run Garden is open on Tuesday (4 p.m. – dusk), Wednesday (10 a.m. to 1 p.m.), Friday (10 a.m. to 1 p.m.), Saturday (10 a.m. to 5 p.m.) and Sunday (11 a.m. to 5 p.m.), weather permitting. There are lots of opportunities for members and volunteers at the garden, so stop by, grab a tool and get dirty, or just take a stroll.

Section 5 Fun Day

The Section 5 Association will present the 2nd Annual Fun Day on Aug. 22, 12-6 p.m. The rain date is Aug. 29. For the children, there will be free popcorn, cotton candy, ices, franks and other goodies while supplies last; face painting, clowns, games and much more. For the adults, there will be an Open Mike session and other activities. There will also be performances by several community organizations and music by DJ Smooth. Mark your calendar and plan to attend.

Bronx Court Watchers Program seeking volunteers

New York State Senator Jeff Klein is seeking Bronx residents who would like to be part of his Bronx Court Watchers Program, in conjunction with the Bronx District Attorney’s Office. Through the program, Bronx residents volunteer to monitor trials of repeat criminal offenders who have habitually been given lenient penalties by Bronx courts only to be released to commit crimes again, many times violent crimes victimizing innocent Bronx residents. An orientation program is scheduled for August 10th at 1205 Waters Place. Co-op City residents interested in the program can RSVP to attend the orientation by calling 718-822-2049.

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Co-op City enjoys successful National Night Out on the Greenway BY LAURETTA J. JAYSURA Co-op City celebrated America's Night Out Against Crime on Tuesday, Aug. 4 and one could not have asked for better weather for an outdoor event Communities across the country make plans to celebrate the union and cooperation between those fighting and preventing crime to send a message to those committing crime: Not here; Not in our community. CCPD was out. NYPD was out. NYFD was out. The people were out. Coordinated by the Riverbay Fund and supported by Assemblyman Michael R. Benedetto, NYPD 45th Community Council, Fidelis Care Health Care Plan, Marathon Enterprise/Sabrett Hot Dog and Al Food Distributors, this year’s National Night Out was a bold, successful event. Riverbay Director of Community Relations Michelle Sajous introduced Bob Bieder, president, 45th Pct. Community Council, as Master of Ceremonies to lead the opening ceremony, the National Anthem sung by Mr. Charles Greene, followed by greetings and inspiring remarks from Riverbay Board Director and First Vice President Linda Berk and Riverbay Interim General Manager Noel Ellison to a very large audience, looking on approvingly. NNO is the annual opportunity for communities to come together with law enforcement. This community “stands for nonviolence on the inside and outside” said Pastor Deborah Jenkins, a Riverbay Board Director, following her Invocation and prayer for the safety of our officers and citizens everywhere. On behalf of Mayor Bill de Blasio, Co-op City was presented a Proclamation from the City of New York. Bronx Commanding Officer and Assistant Chief Larry Nikunen came to thank members of the community for their support. More

greetings and local news came from nearly every other local elected official who either stopped by or sent a representative including Congressman Elliott Engel, Comptroller Scott Springer, Assemblyman Michael Benedetto, Councilman Andy King and New York City Public Advocate Letitia James.

A particular highlight of the festivities was the introduction of Captain Danielle Raia to the community. Capt. Raia is the new captain of the 45th Precinct. “I am happy to be here tonight and meet you. And to see how tight knit you are. This is an amazing community,” Capt. Raia said. Raia has been on the job just two weeks and promised to continue to work closely with Co-op City Public Safety Chief Frank Apollo, and Capt. James Keappock, Patrol Commander. Capt. Raia showed her sense of humor when complimenting Councilman King’s red

bow tie and matching shoes, saying that she has to get a special outfit too. Joining Capt. Raia in the absence of Chief Apollo, Capt. Keappock and the men and women of CCPD made everyone feel safe. There was food and fun for all. Community organizations including NAACP, Retirees, CERT, Girl Scouts, Church of Gods Children, New Song Church had booths with valuable information on safety, fire prevention, stopping gun violence, Health & Wellness, youth and much more. Children had face painting and games to enjoy. Musical entertainment was provided by the community favorite Bartow Swingers & Dancing Gents under the direction of Voncile Mallory. When asked, “What does NNO mean to you?” shareholders happily responded “It’s nice and brings out the whole neighborhood,” said Ira, a familiar figure in the neighborhood. Shareholder Eloise Paige said that she likes it “because we get to see all the various community organizations, finding out what they do. I like to see the Bartow Swingers and we hear from the political speakers and they are not long speeches. I give credit to Michele for that.” Another cooperator, Mary Ponton said, “It’s nice to see so many politicians come out, but I'm disappointed they did not mention the possibility of a youth recreation center in our midst that I've been hearing about.” Barbara Purse and her mom Sylvia Shields said “It’s a wonderful night.” As dusk began to fall, the call came from Michele, “Let's get this movie started!” And everyone was off with their chairs to watch the hit movie, Amazing Spiderman 2, capping off a wonderful evening of neighbors and friends coming together to celebrate their Co-op City community.

Volunteers needed for pathway clean-up

Volunteers are now being sought for a clean-up of the Hutchinson River Greenway, the walking and bike path that runs along the Hutchinson River Parkway outside Section 5. The clean-up is scheduled to begin at 10 a.m., Sept. 12th at 2100 Bay Plaza Ave. near the entrance to the Greenway at the end of Bartow Ave. The Partnership for the Parks is donating supplies. All interested volunteers are asked to email Holly at maloneh@hotmail.com.

Co-op City residents mingled with CCPD and NYPD officers, Riverbay officials and community elected leaders as part of another successful National Night Out in Co-op City promoting community togetherness in taking a stand against crime. Photos by Lauretta Jaysura

Shapiro

a heavy heart that I send my condolences to the family of Al Shapiro. He was a dedicated cooperator who gave much of himself to Co-op City and the Riverbay Board of Directors. He served this community well for many years and we owe a debt of gratitude to him for making a difference. It is not easy serving a community of this size and Al did it for more years than any other Director, with the exception of one. Al Shapiro’s presence will be missed and on behalf of the Board of Directors, I salute Al Shapiro for his years of dedication, hard work and concern for his community.” Two fellow directors that Al shared many years of service with are Othelia Jones and Bernie Cylich. Othelia said this week, “People don’t realize all the good that Al did here. He saved the people of this great community perhaps hundreds of millions of dollars over the years because he was never afraid to take on the state. Early on, during his first stint of service as a Director and President, he led a Board that took on the state and won concessions that forced the state to pay for many of the construction defects here caused by the state’s poor oversight during the original construction of the community. “Later on he was also instrumental in getting the state to give up on collecting more than $100 million in arrearages that they claimed the residents of Co-op City owed them. He did so much but never expected thanks. We were often on different sides of issues over the many years we served together but we always respected each other. With Al it was never personal,” Othelia said. Bernie Cylich also recalled an Al that he often disagreed with but always respected. “When I first got to know Al as a member of the Co-op City Council back in the ‘80s, I knew he was going to be a formidable force in fighting for this community. He played an instrumental role in forcing New York State HFA to stop stonewalling this community and his actions which included leading many campaigns, and protests that he personally organized, led to the key settlement which financed the badly needed repairs to the community underground piping system. His contributions to this community were many and his passing is a tremendous loss.” In his last interview with the Co-op City Times in late May, Al recalled the story this way “In ’88 my group took the majority and we began to challenge the state on many, many fronts. They made the mistake of taking us to court after we refused to implement the last increase and a wise judge took a close look and realized that injustices had been done that needed to be corrected.” According to Al, this was the genesis of the historic 1992 workout agreement with the state which resulted in the replacement of the community’s essential and badly decaying Ric-Wil system. “The Ric-Wil system is all the casing of the more than 500 miles of piping that runs underneath Co-op City,” Al explained. “It was in horrendous shape leaking gallons of water a minute into the ground. We got that replaced.” Al failed in a reelection bid to the Board shortly after that but was elected again in 2000 and by 2003 he was President again and guided Co-op City through still more turbulent times as the cement on many Co-op City buildings and garages started crumbling and major capital repairs need to be refinanced. Al recently recalled, “At that time, the balconies were very bad and the garages were no better and I remember very clearly that state officials and engineers were telling us that the garages were our fault because we didn’t maintain by taking the salt off the garage floors. My answer to them was that then I also have to stop driving on my balcony because the concrete is being eaten away up there as well.” He led the Board during the 2004 refinancing agreement which largely funded numerous and needed major capital repairs including the garages, the balconies, and the new windows. General Manager Noel Ellison said, “Al was a giant of the community. He played a major role in navigating this community through some of the more turbulent waters in Co-op City history. He did not shy away from the battle but always stood strong for Co-op City. He was a friend and he will be sorely missed.” Riverbay First Vice-President Linda Berk said, “I had the pleasure of working with Al Shapiro this past year on the Board of Directors. He was a dedicated and hard- working director and community resident. He served during good and bad times, but he always strived to make a difference. His passing has left a hole in this community.” Past President Bill Gordon added “Al Shapiro was a pillar of this community. We all should be grateful to him and his family for his service to the community. Al’s language was a little salty at times, but you always knew where he stood on any issue. As a long time Board Member and multiple President of the Board, he was a reservoir of knowledge about the history of Co-op City, a history that he was instrumental in creating. I will miss Al Shapiro.” Long time Co-op City community leader and recent

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elected Board Director Rod Saunders recalled the Al that he knew in the ‘80s, “I first met Al Shapiro when he and Bernie Cylich ran for Riverbay Board of Director’s, back in the late 1980’s. He was not in agreement with the direction that the Riverbay Corporation was headed for, nor was he in agreement with the leadership that controlled the Board of Director’s, and he was running to make a change. Al won that election, eventually became the President of the Board, and would go on to serve the shareholders of the Co-op City community for over 20 years, and while I didn’t always agree with his political philosophy, I admire the fact that he always spoke out, and voted for what he thought was best for Co-op City. Whether you agreed or disagreed with Al Shapiro on any issue, when you were a friend of Al Shapiro, you were always his friend, and he had a way of making you feel that you were his special friend.” Recently elected Director Deborah Jenkins who came on the Board this year as Al was leaving said, “Though I didn’t serve with Director Shapiro I have benefited from reading many of the Resolutions for which he was the maker, particularly those pertaining to the Riverbay Fund. Through those

I gained insight into his care and concern for this community. His leadership legacy will remain a viable part of this community. I send his family my sincerest condolences.” Director Daryl Johnson also said, “I extend my sincerest condolences to the Shapiro family.” Many of his fellow shareholders and Riverbay employees who came to know Al over many years attended services for him held yesterday at Sinai Chapels in Queens. Al loved Co-op City and during last month’s interview he said this about the community that helped shape his life, “Co-op City was a lifesaver for me. This was the place that we could afford to have a large apartment for our family. It allowed us to breathe and our children met their spouses here and met friends that they are still friends with today after many decades. Co-op City serves a purpose, to afford working people good apartments in a well-kept, well-maintained community. This community attracts very good people. I have seen all sorts of kindnesses done for me and my neighbors by other neighbors. There are great people here and I think that will always be the case. “

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It’s happening in Co-op City Senior Services and Special Needs Day

Hundreds of seniors from throughout the 12th Council District serving the northeast Bronx came out for Senior Service and Special Needs Day hosted by City Councilman Andy King on Thursday afternoon in the Dreiser Auditorium. A wide array of agencies serving the needs of seniors, from nutrition to recreation, came out to give information to seniors and the wide array of services that seniors can and should use. Councilman King explained, ”This is the first time this district is being offered an event like this, offering among others things, other ways for seniors to get the prescriptions that they need without have to go through so many hoops. But above that, we are really trying to engage our senior population to make sure that they know that my office is working for them by letting them know about a whole host of programs that work with my office in getting needed services to our seniors.”

Repairs continue at Bartow Center

Workers from the Riverbay Construction Department pour concrete on Thursday, Aug. 6 as they begin to repair the steps that lead down from street level to the lower plaza in the Bartow Community Center. The Construction Department has taken over the work which stopped when the overall project was suspended because more extensive work needs to be done. The steps should be completed by the end of the month according to Riverbay Construction Director Tony Rasulo. Photo by Shayna Persaud

**GARAGE 6 ADVISORY NOTICE**

Please be advised that specific sections of Garage #6 will be under construction and closed as of Wednesday, August 12th, 2015. The locations are as follows: • The B side & ½ of the A & C side of the 1st, 2nd & 3rd floor will be closed • The D side & ½ of the A & C side of the 1st, 2nd & 3rd floor will accommodate two-way traffic • The 3rd floor down ramp will accommodate two-way traffic • The 3rd floor up ramp will accommodate two-way traffic • The 4th floor down ramp will be a

dead end • The rear ramp will be closed • Reserved space #s 1-42, 108-129 and 168-205 will be closed Please ensure that your vehicle has been removed from the above mentioned location no later than 7 a.m. Wednesday, August 12th, 2015. If not, your vehicle may be towed at your own expense. We ask that you please drive slowly, cautiously and adhere to the posted traffic signage. We apologize for the inconvenience and thank you in advance for your cooperation. — Riverbay Management

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

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

Carrying charge box hours

The box in which shareholders can submit their monthly carrying charge payments opens on the first business day of the month (approximately 8:00am8:30am that morning) and remains open 24 hours per day until midnight of the 10th of the month. If the tenth falls on a weekend or holiday, Riverbay allows one additional day that they remain open and that payments are still considered on time and not charged a late fee. In the case of this month, the first business day of the month was this past Monday, August 3rd.

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

Notice of elevator shutdown Building 10B, Car #3

Please be advised that we will shutdown elevator # 3 as it is in need of its machinery being replaced. This work is to be performed under warranty by our previous elevator company who was responsible for the modernization of the elevators (TKE). Shutdown Date: On or about Friday, August 7th Returned to Service: Friday, August 28, (subject to Dept. of Buildings inspection). We will make every attempt to restore the elevator back to service as soon as possible. We do apologize for any inconveniences caused, and thank you for your patience and understanding. —Riverbay Management

monthly stipend to all Directors of $100.00 a month for smart phones with data and $200.00 a month for the President and the Treasurer; and be if further RESOLVED, That this Resolution shall take effect immediately. YES: Berk, Cylich, Graham, Jenkins, Leslie, Saunders, Taylor NO: Gordon, Johnson, Peterson, Williams ABSTAIN: Atkins, Jones ABSENT: Owens, Turner PASSED

Notice of elevator shutdown Building 29A, Car #1

Please be advised that we will shutdown elevator # 1 as it is in need of its machinery being replaced. This work is to be performed under warranty by our previous elevator company who was responsible for the modernization of the elevators (TKE). Shutdown Date: On or about Tuesday, August 11th Returned to Service: Friday, August 28th (subject to Dept. of Buildings inspection). We will make every attempt to restore the elevator back to service as soon as possible. We do apologize for any inconveniences caused, and thank you for your patience and understanding. —Riverbay Management

Co-op City partners with e-cycle NYC

BY BILL STUTTIG

Beginning this week, Co-op City residents looking to discard electronic devices such as televisions, recorders and computers and their accessories are asked to put those items in with the bulk garbage from their buildings. Co-op City’s porters when regularly collecting the bulk garbage from each building will separate out the electronics to be stored in a separate container and then, when that container is filled, NYC Department of Sanitation recycling trucks will collect the electronics. Beginning in 2015, it became illegal to discard electronic devices with regular garbage. Beginning this week, Riverbay began partnering with the e-cycle NYC, under the auspices of the Department of Sanitation to allow for regular pick-ups of electronics from Riverbay’s Peartree Refuse Center. Please see the below illustration detailing which electronics are acceptable for pick-up and which are not.

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Public Safety Report

CCPD maintains high quality of life in the community by enforcing laws BY LIEUTENANT PAM APOLLO The Co-op City Department of Public Safety works proactively to ensure a high quality of life in the Co-op City community. This is accomplished by strictly enforcing New York City Penal Law and Administrative Laws. The most common laws enforced for this purpose are Public Consumption of Alcohol, Disorderly Conduct and Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance. A person can be charged accordingly when more than one of these violations is committed at the same time. Within Co-op City these laws are enforced by both the Co-op City Department of Public Safety and the New York City Police Department. This summer the Co-op City Department of Public Safety is running a series of articles regarding enforcement of laws and rules within Co-op City. The purpose of these articles is to ensure that everyone stays safe and has fun without interfering with the high quality of life people have come to expect within the community. In some cases what may seem like just a group hanging out having a good time can lead to gang activity or other crimes. The New York City Administrative Code states that is illegal for anyone to consume alcohol in a public place within New York City. Enforcement of this law is essential to maintaining a high quality of life within Co-op City. Consumption of Alcohol is a violation of the Administrative Code and a Universal Summons may be issued by Public Safety Officers when this violation is observed. According to the Administrative Code, no person shall drink or consume an alcoholic beverage or possess with intent to drink or consume an open container containing an alcoholic beverage in any public place. A public place is defined as a place to which the public has access including highways, streets, roads, sidewalk, parking area, shopping area, place of amusement, playground, park or beach located within the city. Premises licensed for sale and consumption of alcohol and their private property are excluded. Block parties or feasts with permits are also exceptions to this law. The New York State Penal law gives the officers of Co-op City Department of Public Safety the ability to make arrests for persons observed to be acting in a disorderly manner with intent to cause public inconvenience, annoyance or alarm. Arrests for Disorderly Conduct can be made when certain specified behaviors are observed by Public Safety Officers. Disorderly Conduct is a Violation of the law. A Universal Summons may be issued. The New York City Penal law states that a person is guilty of disorderly conduct when they engage in fighting or in violent, tumultuous or threatening behavior. Universal Summonses for this type of Disorderly Conduct are often issued in the summer at dismissal hours. Parents need to make certain that children respond directly to and from summer school without engaging in fighting. During the summer we have had a problem with children leaving summer school and causing disturbances in the library and other commercial establishments. A person who makes unreasonable noise or uses abusive or obscene language, or makes an obscene (Continued on page 31)

Co-op City Times / August 8, 2015

OPPORTUNITIES AT CO-OP CITY

Tell your friends, relatives and employers about:

2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475 • 718-320-3300 Riverbay Corporation is an equal opportunity employer.

For information on CONTRACT OPPORTUNITIES ONLY, please contact: Lenya Garcia at Lgarcia@riverbay corp.com; AND Barbara Penn at Bpenn@riverbaycorp.com. Please note that emails should be sent to both parties. Please DO NOT email resumes for EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES to the aforementioned emails. For EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES, please see bottom of the employment listings for specific directions.

CONTRACT SUMMARY

Contract 3003 Distribution of the Co-op City Times: To perform delivery of the Co-op City Times. Bids Due: August 7, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. Bonding: Bonding is not required Insurance: Insurance is required

Bids Due: August 27, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. Bonding: Bonding is required Insurance: Insurance is required

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

Bid P820, Purchase of Exterminating Supplies Bids Due: August 11, 2015 at 2 p.m. If you are interested in bidding on the supplies, email bpenn@riverbaycorp.com to receive a bid package

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

Open to: Open to 153 Union Members from July 24, 2015 to July 30, 2015. Open to All Internal applicants from July 31, 2015 to August 10, 2015 • Job Reference #: 15-45

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Data Entry Clerk Restoration Department Selected candidate will be assigned in Riverbay’s Restoration Department. Candidate will be responsible for heavy call volume, customer/cooperator contact and accurate data entry. Individual will process plaster, paint, flooring and tiling appointments, requests and inspections by initiating work-orders in computerized system, forwarding to appropriate departments for service. Applicant may work via telephone, two-way radio, and email in addition to communicating in person with various other field supervisors, departments, vendors and managers alike. Candidate must be detail oriented coupled with excellent customer service skills. Job Description: Ideal candidate will: • Operate office machines, such as photocopiers and scanners, facsimile machines, voice mail systems, and personal computers. • Answer telephones, direct calls, and take messages. • Maintain and update filing, inventory, mailing, and database systems, either manually or using a computer. • Communicate with shareholders, employees, and other individuals to answer questions, disseminate or explain information, take orders, and address complaints. • Compile, copy, sort, and file records of office activities, business transactions, and other activities. • Compute, record, and proofread data and other information, such as records or reports. • Type, format, proofread, and edit correspondence and other documents, from notes or dictating machines, using computers. • Complete work schedules, manage calendars, and arrange appointments. • Review files, records, and other documents to obtain information to respond to requests. • Conduct inventory and order materials, supplies, and services. • Train other staff members to perform work activities, such as using computer applications. • Count or organize materials. • Perform other duties as assigned. Job Requirements: HS Diploma or equivalent is required/college degree is a plus; Successful candidate will have 6 months to a year of clerk experience; Candidate should have a working knowledge in Microsoft Office that includes MS Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint & Adobe products; Candidate should be able to type 30 to 40 wpm; Applicant must have ability to sit or walk for long periods of time, twist, kneel, push, stoop as well as lift and carry up to 20 pounds; Must be available for emergency work; Must be able to read and write in English; Bi-Lingual is a plus; Knowledge of Yardi and Foxpro is a plus. Testing Requirements: Drug Screening Test, Background check Days and Hours: Monday – Friday; Hours will vary between 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. How to Apply: Applications are given out at the below address from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. All applicants are advised to submit a resume along with the application.

Accounts Receivable Bookkeeper Finance Department Selected candidate will be responsible for applying cooperators’ monthly payments into Yardi System. Candidate will be responsible for responding to cooperators regarding their accounts in person and writing. Selected person will be responsible for sending written notifications to cooperators regarding their payments/ accounts (i.e. insufficient funds, incomplete payments). Applicant will be responsible for ensuring compliance with court stipulations and 3-day demand notices, reviewing respective cooperator accounts, prior to commencing legal action and payment processing. Candidate will need to respond to inquiries from outside agencies (i.e. HRA) as it pertains to cooperator accounts. He/she will be responsible for answering departmental calls, taking of messages and responding to emails as necessary. Selected candidate must be detail oriented coupled with excellent customer service skills. Job Description: Ideal candidate will: • Operate office machines, such as photocopiers and scanners, facsimile machines, voice mail systems, and personal computers. • Maintaining residential receivable accounts by posting payments, generating daily deposit tickets in Yardi system for direct payments. • Maintain and update status of Cooperators who are in arrears to determine when to begin legal action or to ensure adherence to court stipulated payment schedule. • Review information presented on 3 Day Demand Notice to ensure that the information therein is valid. • Respond to cooperator inquiries as it relates to the status of their accounts (i.e. balances, late fees, community complaints, parking fees, surcharges, deposits of daily bank receipts). • Respond to outside agency requests pertaining to shareholder accounts. • General administrative support. • Other projects as assigned. Job Requirements: HS Diploma or equivalent is required/college degree is a plus; 3 – 5 years previous accounting/bookkeeping experience; Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, with strong Excel skills; Knowledge of Yardi system is a plus; Must be able to multitask in a fast paced environment; Strong interpersonal and communication skills; Knowledge of basic accounting principles; Must be available for emergency work; Must be able to read and write in English; BiLingual is a plus. Testing Requirements: Arithmetic Test, Problem Solving Test, Accounting Vocabulary Test, Bookkeeping Principles Test, Drug Screening Test, Background check. Days and Hours: Monday – Friday; hours will vary between 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. How to Apply: Applications are given out at the below address from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. All applicants are advised to submit a resume along with the application. (Continued on page 31)

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*

Just the Facts Please! Co-op City Times / August 8, 2015

Linda Berk

I believe for years many people in posi- Director’s Viewpoint our staff and the promise of tions of influence have underestimated the what we could be. So, past intelligence of cooperators here at Co-op directors can take pot shots First Vice President City. We get it if you give it to us straight! all day every day. It will not Don’t spit in my eye and tell me it’s rainchange my commitment, sincerity or desire to bring the successes of my past ing! Don’t be so noble about what you business experience to the business discussions, wouldn’t dare do, while you’ve made strategies and decisions of the Riverbay Board of some wasteful decisions. Because this is Directors! You cannot take that away from me. my home, because I am a cooperator like Oh, and as I think about it, I probably would be every other resident of Co-op City, yes this upset if I was associated with the financial is personal, very personal! It should be personal for all cooperators. What can be debauchery that our recent investigation has more personal than our homes with the shown of MSI Management. I would be mad, exceptions of our families? really mad! I suggest we not be distracted and keep I serve on this Board at the pleasure of every coopour eye on the prize. Let’s keep moving forward. New Washing Machines erator in Co-op City. And I take my responsibility very My building had the new washing machines seriously and personally. It is that personal interest installed this past week. I haven’t had the opportunity behind the passion that inspired me to run and that to try them out yet. However, I have asked people what gives me the energy to go day after day and night after they think of the new machines and the general night to help with my fellow board directors to make response is very happy. The new machines use more this an incredible community. In my opinion, Co-op City is a unique community water and have longer washing and rinsing cycles I’ve rivaled by none! The whole idea of the new board been told. This is a welcomed response after having to members running for the board and challenging the put up with the older machines that use less water and old regime was that we wanted to bring transparency, in the opinion of most who used them, they didn’t wash clothes well. These new machines were delivtrust and fresh ideas to the board. We wanted to recogered without extending our contract or an increase in nize the greatness of our cooperators, our community,

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that make electricity for the community. The new boiler replaces one of the two low-pressure boilers that operated in the plant since its construction in the 1960s. Riverbay’s new boiler is one of the largest shopbuilt boilers ever produced by the manufacturer, Victory Energy, based in Oklahoma. The boiler has to be shipped via barge in three modular sections, along with another 20 to 30 truckloads bearing the rest of the equipment, piping and trim that will then be assembled on site. The boiler’s voyage will begin via a shallow barge from Oklahoma to Louisiana, then travel through the Gulf and the Atlantic and reload onto an ocean-going barge to the Port of New Jersey. From there, the equipment will be transferred to a New York City

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our contribution to the vendor. This was very important to me. It should not be our responsibility to pay for the mistake the vendor made when they installed machines that were not built for the commercial use in a community our size. I still believe we should consider taking back our laundry rooms that generate millions in revenue. However, we will have to weigh the odds of outlaying for the purchasing of machines and maintenance, I believe it is worth investigating. Welcome Captain Danielle Raia The 45th Precinct recently received a new commanding officer who I understand is going to bring renewed relationships with Co-op City. I recently met Captain Raia and was taken by her warmth and sense of community. I watched her interact with cooperators, Riverbay execs and board members and I was impressed with her interaction with everyone. I understand she has a wonderful reputation for making a difference. It will be a refreshing change for the good, I’m told, to have her at the helm. Welcome to the 45th Precinct Captain Raia, we welcome you to Co-op City! I hope you continue to enjoy your summer. I am interested in your thoughts and interest. I can be reached at the Riverbay Board Office, 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475 or Lberk@riverbayboard.com.

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enhance Bronx CERT-10’s effectiveness in communicating during incidents, emergencies, and/or planned events. “The radio training will help team members learn the basic functions of their role as emergency communicators,” said Co-op City shareholder Khalil AbdulWahhab, Assistant Bronx Borough Manager and Team Chief of Bronx CERT 10. “Along with learning how to efficiently operate the radios, team members will learn communication procedures, protocols, and basic structures, such as the universally used phonetic alphabet. The main goal of the training is to support team members in their important role as an effective set of eyes on the ground during an incident, relaying information between personnel, and assisting responding agency personnel, for example, the FDNY, NYPD, etc.” In addition to serving as Assistant Bronx Borough Manager and Team Chief of the award-winning Bronx CERT 10, Abdul-Wahhab is also Chair of NYCEM’s Radio Advisory Committee and was instrumental in developing the protocols and procedures of NYCEM’s Radio Program which he is currently teaching to the Bronx CERT-10 volunteers. There are 8 CERT teams in Bronx County and CERT 10 is one of the largest. Although CERT 10 is predominantly composed of Co-op City residents, there are some members from outside of the community for a total membership of approximately 43 although about 31 are active members. “CERT 10 covers all of Co-op City, however, our responsibility runs from Throggs Neck to the border of Westchester and from the Atlantic Ocean to Castle Hill Avenue,” said Abdul-Wahhab. “City Island is part of our responsibility. We’re one of the largest districts in the city.”

barge which will bring it to the bulkhead just down the street from the Power Plant. A large crane will then move the parts from the barge to double-wide transport trailer that will drive down Co-op City Boulevard into the yard where another crane will offload it to storage. The target date for arrival in Co-op City is midSeptember. The construction time to install the boiler in the plant is estimated at 14 months, and the boiler should be up and operational by the winter season of 2016-17, according to Bill May, Riverbay’s Principal Power Plant Executive. After more than 40 years of operations by the Power Plant’s two original boilers, engineers determined that while Boiler #1 could be extended and improved through upgrades that now allow it to burn

both ultra-low sulfur diesel and natural gas, Boiler #2 was no longer operational and it was demolished and removed. A temporary boiler on site now serves as a backup to Boiler #1 and additional steam can also be generated if necessary. The new custom built, high-pressure boiler, which cost $4 million, should have an operating life of 40 years or more, May said. The boiler is more efficient and reduces emissions dramatically in compliance with tougher state regulations that went into effect in 2011 and 2012. “This project is important to Co-op City to replace antiquated equipment, to provide a redundant source of thermal and electrical energy for the community, and to improve our environmental footprint,” May said.

Co-op City Times / August 8, 2015

Blood is Urgently Needed - Blood Bank Coming This Thursday, August 13th Please Donate & Receive 2 Free Tickets to the Mets

There is a severe shortage of blood for the New York City area. Hudson Valley Blood Services is appealing to all to please donate. Given the severe shortage of blood as enticements all who respond to this call for giving blood will receive two (2) free tickets to a Mets game; those who may be rejected for one reason or another will also be given tickets. The Riverbay Community Blood Bank will be hosting this blood drive in this coming Thursday in the Bartow Community Center with the assistance of Riverbay Corporation. The blood drive will be held Thursday, August 13, in the Bartow Community Center, room 31, from 3:00 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. Anyone in good health between the ages of 17 and 75, a minimum of 110 lbs and have not donated within the last 56 days are eligible blood donors. Those above the age of 75 may donate provided, they have a note from there doctor stating that the person may donate. Individuals 16 years of age may donate provided they have a consent form completed by a parent or legal guardian. Consent forms are available at the donation site, or on-line at www.nybloodcenter.org. 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 will the Alyx System separate your blood components into two, allowing two persons the opportunity to receive a complete blood transfusion from your one donation. The Alyx System only takes a few minutes longer when donating, and the collection syringe is smaller than that used in the conventional method. The choice is yours, you will be asked at the time of registration as to which type donation you wish to make, the conventional method or by using the Alyx System. The blood center staff will be glad to answer any questions you may have. All donors must be able to show picture ID and provide their Social Security number. Donating blood is relatively quick and easy. Most persons who are in reasonable 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. 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”

**GARAGE #1 ADVISORY NOTICE**

Please be advised that specific sections of Garage # 1 will be under construction and closed as of Monday, August 10th. The locations are as follows: The roof will remain closed. The D side of the 5th floor will be open The B side & 1/2 of the A & C sides of the 4th floor will be closed The 5th floor down ramp will accommodate two-way traffic The 4th floor up ramp will be a dead end Please ensure that your vehicle has been removed from the above mentioned location no later than 7 am Monday, July 27th, 2015. If not, your vehicle may be towed at your expense. We ask that you please drive slowly, cautiously and adhere to the posted traffic signage. We apologize for the inconvenience and thank you in advance for your cooperation.

Co-op City Times / August 8, 2015

College, Career & Resource Fair

It’s Cool to Be Smart and on October 3, Director’s Viewpoint Resource Fair 2015, our 4th Annual Free College, Career Who are you going to call and Resource Fair will be held at 177 for information? We will conDreiser Auditorium in Co-op City. All are tinue the tradition of providing Second Vice President welcome! the community with quality of This event is unique in that we will offer life resources right here in enriching activities and resources for eleCo-op City. mentary students – grades 3rd, 4th 5th & 6th You are welcome to join this awesome group of from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. For the first time dedicated volunteers in celebrating our youth and parents of elementary students will have the assisting in preparing them for a successful future. opportunity to speak to representatives from So, Save the Date, Saturday, October 3, 2015 – public and private middle schools. Our local from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. More details to follow. private schools are on board and parents will Community Relations be able to take a serious look at options A big kudos to Cooperators who have reached available to them. out to this Director with issues you would like to The appeal to elementary students is due to the new address. Meeting of the different Committees will begin emphasis placed on career and college readiness for all in September and trust me I have my “To Do” list. I hear students at an early age. We are planning to continue the you! raffle to assist parents with setting up a “college saving Corporate Culture program.” This program can start with a minimum $25 The points shared by Director Junius Williams condeposit. NYS residents can receive a NYS income tax deduction for contributions up to $5,000 annually (up to $10,000 for married couples filing jointly). Qualified withdrawals are exempt from federal and state income taxes. From 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. the event will feature more than 20 colleges and universities, including historically black colleges and universities. Students will be able to talk with the college representatives about their undergraduate (associate and bachelor’s) programs and campus life. Families will have the opportunity to meet with financial aid experts and a financial aid workshop will be offered. Did you know that the amount you pay at a private college or university could be less than what you would pay at a public institution? Most private colleges provide institutional aid (aid directly from the college or university) to help students cover expenses. In New York, that student aid is more than $4.6 billion annually. Career Fair There is a world of careers to choose from and the best way to replenish the workforce is to introduce young people to trades and health care jobs, etc. The top five biggest trends to impact the job market include the aging baby boomers creating jobs in in the area of geriatric and elder care. It is predicted that there is going to be a shortage of health care professionals, especially doctors. We want to excite students about careers and will ensure representatives from various careers will be present. We are also reaching out to unions so that they can share the process of joining and being trained to become electricians, plumbers, elevator repair, etc. We hope to have Union representatives from the theater for those interested in acting or doing commercials. Start Your Own Business We are making an effort to have representatives available to spur young people to create his or her own business while working for someone else. We believe that education should open up a plethora of possibilities. If you are a cooperator and have a “legal side hustle” and want to share with a young man or woman, please contact me.

Evelyn Turner

Congressman Engel’s Offices Accepting Donations of School Supplies for Homeless Children

This year, Congressman Eliot Engel and the Coalition for the Homeless are again teaming-up to help New York City's homeless children get ready for school with "Project: Back to School," a drive to collect school supplies for the more than 21,000 school age children living in city homeless shelters. Donations will be accepted from August 10th to September 11th at the Congressman's Co-op City office, located at 177 Dreiser Loop, Room 3, Bronx, NY 10475. The Coalition for the Homeless is collecting supplies for students grades K-12. A full list of desired donations can be found on the project's website at www.coalitionforthehomeless.org/ backtoschool "I am pleased to once again partner with the Coalition for the Homeless to collect school supplies for a such a worthy cause,” Congressman Engel said. “Notebooks, pens, backpacks. These items are much more than simple supplies; they are the tools for academic success. It should be rewarding to assist those who are less fortunate, and I know for a fact that the folks who live in the 16th District have big hearts. That is why I am confident this year’s supply drive will exceed last year’s, and be our biggest ever.” For more information on “Project: Back to School” please call the Coalition’s Hotline at 212-776-2112 or email them at Backtoschool@cfthomeless.org

cerning the “selective disrespect” of a “minority” of corporate employees, is well taken. Please know that our HR Director is aware of the “Co-op City Corporate Culture” and has been working hard to make things better. Cooperators should continue to share incidents as they occur. Many thanks, to all who participated in the National Night Out on Tuesday, August 4th, 2015. Crime appears to be epidemic in terms of young black men killing young black men. When I read about losing our young men and women to crime in Co-op City it prevents this board member/cooperator/ social worker from not being a relentless advocate for our youth. Our ancestors did not give up so we all must continue to pay it forward. Remember Ida B.Wells-Barnett and Mary McLeod Bethune! I want to hear from you! Evelyn M. Turner, 2nd Vice President, Riverbay Board of Directors, 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475 – eturner@riverbayboard.com – 917-324-1033.

Co-op City Times / August 8, 2015

Remembering Bruce Lasky Co-op City Times / August 8, 2015

Rod Saunders

Way back in May of 1977, with our Director’s Viewpoint Little League Board memoldest son who was 4, and our youngest bers watched a lot of them! son, who would turn 3 days later, we Bruce Lasky - good husAssistant Secretary would spend many afternoons walking band, good father, good through, and learning the Co-op City guy, who just happened to community. be the ultimate Co-op City Little Leaguer himself! As a Co-op City Little League Board Director, Back then, the most active part of Cohe had a particular knack as far as coaches were op City happened in sections 1 thru 4’s concerned, for being both, a pain where you didn’t great Greenway areas, because after need one, and the best supporter for you, the kids, school, they were filled with Co-op City and the game itself, that you could ever have, and Little Leaguers on the baseball fields, being exalted on by their coaches, parents, yes, NOBODY, knew the Little League baseball and spectators. rule book like Bruce Lasky. My kids (even the 3 year old) couldn’t wait until My ultimate memory of Bruce came in a chooseTHEY were old enough to play too. sides softball game between Little League coaches in It would be 3 years later that I first met Bruce Lasky what was then the “new fields” back in 1982. I was on Bruce’s team, and we were supposed to be just playing in Section 5, at P.S. 160. He came over to ask me if I for fun, and trying to show the kids that we were coachwas the father who agreed to coach both sons with the ing, that coaches could actually be good at playing the manager of the team, J.D. Jones, if my 6 year old game we coached (no snickering here - please). It was would be allowed to play. I said yes; Bruce said, “I the last inning, and our team was down by 3 runs with think that 6 is too young.” 1 out, and nobody on base, when Bruce stood up from We kind of discussed it for a couple of minutes, his seat on the dugout and said, “Let’s stop playing before I said to him, he’s about to take a turn at bat; why don’t you watch him for a moment. Kris hit the around, let’s win the game.” first ball (rubber for indoors) thrown to him, to the back I was proud to be part of that winning rally, as we of the auditorium, to the top of the wall, near the stage won by 1 run, but, it was primarily because Bruce made you want to go out and do what seemed improbarea. able at the time. Bruce looked at me and said, “I’ll be watching some I believe that Bruce Lasky made every kid (and of your kids’ games.” In fact, he and a couple of other

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coach) feel the exact same way if, you understood exactly what he said and meant, and not worry so much about the way he may have said it. Sometimes when he talked to you, he’d cross both his arms and talk to you like he was lecturing you, but that was his way of teaching to the point. I got it! I had been elected to the Little League Board of Directors by 1987, the year in which we won the New York City Championship, but lost in the NY State finals. He was very proud of every single player on that team, and he always would say in conversation regarding that team, “if just one thing would have gone a LITTLE differently…” To Bruce’s wife, Harriet, his sons, David and Robert, and his grandson, David’s son, Wesley, Bruce was a true inspiration to so many, and I am absolutely, positively very proud to have been one. My family was completely unaware that Bruce had passed, until we read about it in the paper, and so I want to take this opportunity to publicly offer our sincerest condolences to the family. In my opinion, we owe it to the memories of both Everrod “Pops” Jefferson, and Bruce Lasky, to petition the Dept. of Parks, to honor both men for their commitment to Co-op City Little League baseball, by dedicating the two Little League fields in their names, and by preserving their upkeep in a manner that forever, represents the dedication they both gave to the game. In their own way – each was “one of a kind.”

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Co-op City Times / August 8, 2015

Scare Tactics and Anti-Unionism Threaten Our Community Bernard Cylich

The sky is still falling, as the folklore qualified management of the character Chicken Little was fond of shout- Director’s Viewpoint Mortgaged Property by a resiing. A modern-day Chicken Little now dential rental property manwarns us that we are “rolling the dice on our ager.” Treasurer mortgage,” and may “already have defaulted 2. From HUD Regulatory on our mortgage,” writes a member of the Agreement: “21. Management Board of Directors in a Viewpoint column Agreement. Borrower shall execute a management (7/25/15). All Board members, including the agreement or other document outlining procedures one quoted, have received copies of the for managing or operating the Mortgaged Property. mortgage agreement between Riverbay and Such agreement or document must be consistent Wells Fargo, the federal Department of with Program Obligations. Borrower and the manHousing and Urban Development, and the agement agent shall submit and maintain a current New York State Housing and Community management certification meeting standards consisRenewal when it was signed on November tent with program obligations.” 18, 2012. Nevertheless, this Director does 3. From Section 6 Management Agent Review: not cite any sections of the agreement to back up his “(a) Subject to Paragraph 6(b), all changes to manageassertions that Riverbay has violated some of its terms. ment agent will require approval by HUD in accordance As far as I know, he may not have even read the docuwith Project Owner’s/Management Agent’s Certification ment. form HUD-984-39-B, and DHCR. (b) Notwithstanding His “statement is not meant to scare you,” he assures the foregoing, DHCR reserves the right to terminate the readers. But week after week, he presents the same management agent and management agreement in accorunsubstantiated rhetoric to suggest that Riverbay has dance with the Regulations.” defaulted on our mortgage. Note that none of these passages mandates a thirdBut the Board member is not the only one to use what party management company. In fact, both HCR and are basically scare tactics. When an HCR official wrote a HUD regulations allow Riverbay to self-manage, as we threatening letter to Board President Cleve Taylor in May, are doing now and had been doing for 30 years before claiming that the mortgage agreement required the hiring 1999, when Marion Scott, Inc. was hired. of a property managing company by June 30, not a sinWe have not, in my opinion, violated any part of the gle section of the agreement was quoted to support this mortgage agreement, or any HCR nor HUD regulations. assertion. I repeat my challenge to my Chicken Little fellow Board Government By Laws, not by the whims of officials member: read the loan agreement, and quote sections of We are governed by laws, not by the whims of offiit or of any HCR or HUD regulations that we are in viocials. Riverbay made a binding mortgage agreement lations of. that was filed with the State of New York. In that agreeA lifelong union member and proud of it ment, there are three references to the issue of property I have been a member of Local 3 (New York City), managers: International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, for 54 1. From HUD Multi-Family Security Instrument, years. My wife has been a member of United Federation Section 18, Preservation, Management and Maintenance of Teachers for 37 years. It was our union wages and now of Managed Property: [Borrower] “(e) shall provide for our union pensions, along with Social Security, that have

made Co-op City affordable to union-member families. Not only was Co-op City sponsored by organized labor; it was built with 100% union labor. Despite inflationary pressures that increased the price of materials, labor, and State Housing Finance bonds that financed our mortgage, and unforeseen delays that resulted in higher than anticipated initial carrying charges—despite these setbacks, rents in Co-op City were one-quarter of the cost of comparable private housing. Today, our carrying charges remain well below market rents. For this outcome, we are grateful to the sponsoring labor leaders, especially Abraham Kazan of Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America. He was the driving force in the creation, in 1926, of our nation’s first cooperative apartments, Amalgamated Housing, in the West Bronx. Kazan’s vision culminated forty years later in his crowning achievement, Co-op City. Anti-unionism could make Co-op City unaffordable Until MSI was hired, it was management’s policy to use only union contractors for any work beyond the ability of our union staff. And Co-op City was not alone in its pro-union efforts. When I worked as a construction electrician in Co-op City in 1969–1970, 85% to 90% of all capital construction in New York City was performed by union labor. Since the 1980s, though, the tide has turned. Last year, according to my union business manager, only 36% of construction permits were issued by the City of New York to union contractors. The erosion of organized labor’s strength that began under President Reagan, he noted, led to greater economic inequality, stagnating wages, and long-term unemployment. I vote against every non-union contract that comes before the Board. I believe that any one-time cost saving achieved by hiring underpaid, non-union labor contributes in the long run to the race to the bottom that may one day make Co-op City—sponsored and built by union labor—unaffordable for unionized workers, like me, by and for whom our community was built.

Raising concerns Co-op City Times / August 8, 2015

My last viewpoint concerning the Bronx Democratic Fund Raising Dinner and the proposed resolution raising the cell phone stipend for Board Directors seemed to have offended some of my fellow directors, and normally I would not get into a titfor- tat viewpoint argument but I could not ignore their responses. I was out of town the weekend of the 25th and that is why my answer is in this week’s edition I wrote my previous article on a Sunday in order to meet the deadline of 5 p.m. for viewpoints. At that time the Board had decided to pay for the tickets; later in the week our General Counsel offered to pay for the tickets. I was unaware of this change until it was too late to change my viewpoint. However if I had known about the offer, I would have pointed out that the Having Fun! The Building 10 Association has been having an enjoyable summer with great activities for our cooperator families of all ages! First of all we had a successful fundraising trip to Foxwoods Casino/ Tanger Outlets on Saturday July 25th. We are still hearing from our neighbors and

William Gordon

accepting of this gift was in my opinion an obvious conflict of interest, which I brought to the attention of the Board at the July 22nd Board meeting. Resolution 83-34 states that employees and Board members cannot accept gifts totaling more than $40 from anyone doing business with the corporation. Our President wrote a memo dated Dec. 16, 2014 quoting from the Riverbay Code of Conduct in which he stated “ The Code of Conduct also precludes any employee or director

from accepting any gifts, favors , entertainment, or meals with a value greater than $40 directly or indirectly from any person or entity doing business with, or attempting to do business with Riverbay.” Our General Counsel has been working without a contract for some time, so eventually the board is going to have to vote to retain or dismiss them; I would say accepting a $300 gift is quite a violation of the code of conduct As for the telephone stipend, the final resolution was changed so that only the President and the Treasurer get the $200 and the rest of the board gets $100. I voted no and in response to a challenge from our President also refused to accept the raise from $50 to $100. However I need to challenge the remarks made during the discussion prior to the vote and contents of one of

the viewpoints from the week of the 25th. Both directors stated that directors are using more data now because every time they are reading emails or looking at memos on their smartphones they are consuming data. This is true only if you are not using Wi-Fi and to be frank there is no reason not to be on Wi-Fi, if you are almost anywhere in NYC and the surrounding area. All directors should be Optimum subscribers; Optimum allows subscribers at a minimum to register 5 devices to automatically connect to Optimum Wi-Fi. Optimum has flooded the TV with ads telling that Optimum Wi-Fi is everywhere and even has phone service that works only on Wi-Fi. Data usage should not be a problem for any Director who spends their time primarily in NYC and the surrounding areas.

friends about how much they enjoyed this exciting bus trip. Based on how pleased everyone was with this trip we are planning another trip to Foxwoods Casino/Tanger Outlets in very near future. We also hosted a Youth Night on July 31, 2015 with a range of activities and prizes for Building 10 youth. Ages of

those who came out to meet new friends and say hi to old friends ranged from 4 to 14 years old. Seeing the smiles and laughter that filled the Association room made it clear that all the youth who came out had a wonderful time. We are planning our meeting schedule and will return to meetings again after the official end of summer arrives, so look out

for the date as August draws to a close. We need to hear from our neighbors about anything you see and feel is being neglected or problems that have gone unattended in Building 10. You can always leave a note under our Association room door to let us know. Have a safe and wonderful summer! —Ron Campbell, Vice President

Director’s Viewpoint

Building 10 Association

Section 5 Association

MARK YOUR CALENDAR - The Second Annual Section Five Fun Day will be from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m, August 22, with a rain date on August 29. We are planning an even bigger event this year. The Section 5 Association consists of the Presidents and representatives from Building 26 thru 35 and the Earhart Lane Townhouses. This event is when we celebrate our children, youth, families and getting to meet our neighbors. VOLUNTEERS - We need you one and all to help serve the franks, popcorn, etc., and to monitor the games. The association is asking that all names and phone numbers be submitted to your association RIGHT AWAY. There will be free popcorn, cotton candy, ices, franks and other goodies until all finished, and also face paintings, clowns, just to name a few of the many activities. Youth under 18 years old must have a parent sign a waiver form to participate in games. This is our 2nd Annual Fun Day, and we anticipate an even better event this year, and, of course, with your help. COMING ON BOARD - again this year will be the Velocity Track Team, The Section 5 Teen Center, the

Marvelous Minors, the Bartow Gents Dancers, Co-op Baptist Church Praise Dancers, New Vision Baptist Youth, the Parks Dept., the Fire Dept., the Baychester Library, and DJ Smooth will provide the music. OPEN MIKE for all who wish to share their talents. We are looking forward to a mini-farm presentation by Kenny of the barber shop here in Einstein Loop. SOME GOOD NEWS - The shredder truck will be here at Erskine Place in the circle, from 11 to 3 p.m. MISSION…of the Section Five Association is to obtain the maximum quality of life for all shareholders residing in Section 5; to act as a liaison between management and the building and townhouse associations in all problem areas; to assist maximum participation in each individual association; to enlighten and educate all shareholders in Section 5. If there are any questions or creative ideas, please contact the President of Section Five Association, Mr. Robert Hedgpeth, at (718) 320-2656; the chairperson of the Section Five Fun Day is Ms. Linda Werner. —H. Overman

Building 32 Association

The Section Five Fun Day is but two weeks away. Volunteer some of your time to keeping our kids happy; it will leave you with a good feeling. Contact our Association President, Ms Eleanor Bailey at 718-379-7754 to volunteer.

Compactor Room Please take your boxes to the basement, stack your newspapers and magazines on the shelf, and try to be a considerate cooperator. Make the effort to think about others, not just yourself. —Lorna Smith

Co-op City Times / August 8, 2015

Co-op City Police Catch Smash and Dash Vehicle Suspect

Recently, a man came into our community and allegedly broke into a lot of vehicles on Baychester Avenue. Then, one morning, our police officers caught up with him after he allegedly smashed the window of another vehicle. Putting the Brakes on Auto Crimes On Saturday, July 25, officers Michael Driska and Ricardo Santos, dressed in plain clothes, were on duty on Baychester Avenue when they observed a man allegedly smashing a car window. As the officers approached the scene, the suspect took off. Thereafter, as reported in last week's paper, the suspect was found hiding in an 8th floor stairwell in building 1A, 920 Baychester Avenue. After being arrested, this suspect allegedly confessed to "17 other similar crimes committed in the Co-op City area over the past few weeks." Officers Driska and Santos, "made another arrest in early June of suspects found in a car," according to our Public Safety Captain James Keappock. Then, speaking out on these auto crimes, Keappock noted: "The Chief [Apollo] and I put this operation in place awhile back to combat the rising numbers of auto theft. I think and hope this brings this crime pattern to a close." I want to thank our entire Public Safety department for looking out for the overall safety of this community. Additionally, I want all of our officers to know that their good work is appreciated. Please Stay Off of the Roofs Some cooperators are going up to the roofs to hang out. Thereafter, on

Co-op City Times / August 8, 2015

Daryl Johnson

Director’s Viewpoint

some occasions, our officers went up to the roofs and issued community complaints to them. Also, five visitors were arrested for this same offense. So, I would like to encourage everyone to please stay off of the roofs here. Please Look Out For Your Neighbors For this example, it's 11 p.m. and dark outside. Then, you see an elderly neighbor that seems to be wandering around. So, you say to yourself: "What are they doing outside at this hour? Something doesn't seem right." Look, we have over 50,000 people that live here. And, at times, some people might get disoriented. They might leave their apartment and walk outside without knowing where they're going. They might not even know the time of day. This is sad and it's very true. So, please, try to be friendly and greet your neighbors. "Hello. How are you doing?" you might ask them. Then, during the conversation, you might discover that your neighbor needs some assistance. At that point, you should consider calling our Public Safety department at 718-671-3050 if you feel that this matter is somewhat out of hand. Then, if necessary, our officers can guide them

back to their apartment and offer additional assistance to them. Thereafter, our officers can refer this matter to a social service agency, if needed. Construction Work Update At Bartow, construction work was completed on one set of steps that lead to the lower level. And, now, we're waiting for our in-house construction department to finish the other set of steps. At Dreiser, a contract will go out for another bid so that work can proceed on this mall. At garages #1 and 6, the contractor that is performing the repairs recently stated that this work might be completed around the end of October. Riverbay Fund A lot of cooperators were very upset when they were told that they had to pay an additional 4.5% increase to continue living here. And, now, they see that their hard-earned money is being wasted, partly, on a program that makes no sense. But, first, let me state that I would never write an article to intentionally hurt the president of this Riverbay Fund. That's not the way that I do things. No, I have offered to help her on many occasions. But, what do you do when a person decides to just do their own thing? For instance, would you have an architect make extensive plans for that former Bingo hall if you didn't have a lease? Would you go to the board and ask for $50,000 if HUD rejected the former Bingo hall as a place for a youth center? Would you continue to go full-speed ahead for this Bingo hall if you knew that the renovations would cost $4.5 million and you had no additional money? Would you

Rivers Run Community Garden

Osborne Associates is an awesome group of young men and women who we’d like to thank for building the children’s beds last weekend and helping to beautify Rivers Run Community Garden. We also want to thank Bronx Green Up for giving us an extra day of learning and building and inspiring.

We invite you to experience and write about the amazing beauty of the garden at the end of the day. Please join us for Rivers Run journal writing workshops entitled “Perfect Peace by the Waterfront” beginning Sunday August 9th at 5:30 p.m. This adult writing workshop is a part of “The Fantastical Side of Being” series of workshops that are made possible with public funds from the Bronx Council on the Arts through the Department of Cultural Affairs’ Greater New York Arts Development Fund Program. Hope to see you there. Bronx Green Up work days for the month of August will be the 15th and the 21st. Please try to come out and participate for these learning experiences. Ursula promised us a walking tour of the garden on the 15th and she will be answering questions about plants in the personal beds as well as general inquiries. Try to come early as we will be starting at 10 a.m. sharp. All are welcome.

hire consultants and have them issue general reports with, um, limited information for your program? Would you try to get a space in building #1 for only 35 kids if you knew that you wouldn't be able to even pay the rent? Look, this president is not showing any signs of slowing down. In fact, she is going to outrageously ask for donations from you to continue this nonsense. So, what are you going to do when you open your mailbox and receive a request to make a donation, on a monthly basis, to this program? What are you going to do? I can go on and on because, again, this case gets worse. But, I have a limited amount of space. So, I'm going to print some additional information on this Riverbay Fund in an upcoming article. Close In my opinion, this entire Riverbay Fund program is not on the right track. But, this president wants to continue with her plans. And, hey, all of her efforts are for the benefit of our kids. Right? Thank you. Questions or comments? Please send a message to: Daryl Johnson, Riverbay Board Director, c/o Riverbay Corporation, 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475. Or, please send a message to me at darylhjohnson @optonline.net (Please double-check the spelling of this address.) Also, please call me at 718-671-4544 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.

The garden is open on Tuesday (4 p.m. – dusk), Wednesday (10 a.m. to 1 p.m.), Friday (10 a.m. to 1 p.m.), Saturday (10 a.m. to 5 p.m.) and Sunday (11 a.m. to 5 p.m.) weather permitting. There are lots of opportunities for members and volunteers at the garden so stop by, grab a tool and get dirty. Or just come by and take a stroll. Garden members are also encouraged to take workshops sponsored by GreenThumb and the Botanical Garden as well as working in other gardens. Knowledge is power and participation in some of the workshops qualifies Rivers Run to receive FREE stuff, like fruit trees, plants, seeds, dirt, compost, mulch and tools. If you’d like to reach out to us, please email us at Rivers_run@yahoo.com or call Denise Shelley at 917232-2982 or me at 718-671-3801. See you soon. —Gail Sharban

Happy 100th Birthday! Director Leslie Peterson, Tracy Edwards and Jacquie Mason show off their almost 2lb Zuchinni

Sandra S. proudly walked out of the garden last Friday with three ears of corn. Mary showed off her string beans before popping one in her mouth then sticking the rest in her bag. Everyone visits Vivian’s watermelons that are size of quarters and dimes so they can ohh and ahhh. Miguel and Nancy picked a handful of cherry tomatoes so delicious they gave us a taste. Shelton painted a few more water barrels which are a must see. Folks are talking about the what and how of next year’s crop and if anyone comes close to the fence of Rivers Run, arms flail, smile turn up and the melodious sounds of “Come on In” can be heard. These are the current times of Rivers Run.

Myra Burke celebrates her 100th birthday with her friends and neighbors. HAPPY BIRTHDAY MYRA! —Gertie Brown

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Co-op City Tennis Club summer program brings a ray of sunshine to youth Co-op City Sports

BY BILL STUTTIG Whether you are accomplished at the sport or just beginning to learn how to hold a racquet, the Co-op City Tennis Club’s summer program offers something for all Co-op City youth for children as young as five to as old as 18. The program’s long-time director Lorraine Alexander is carrying on the legacy of her late husband Milton Alexander who started the program more than three decades ago and would certainly be more than proud to know of the continuing good work of his wife Lorraine who, along with the young coaches and volunteers, provide activity for as many as 300 Co-op City children four mornings a week, 9 a.m. to noon Monday to Thursday on the Co-op City tennis courts directly behind Education Park. Lorraine is quick to point out that the program is about more than tennis. For years Milton and Lorraine combined

August 28th with an awards program hosted by supporting elected officials and then the next day all the young people are taken to the National Tennis Center in Flushing, Queens to participate in Arthur Ashe Kids Day and watch clinics offered by many of the accomplished professionals who will be participating in the world renowned U.S Open later that week. In the fall, the tennis club will continue with afterschool instruction and play for children offered on the Co-op City Tennis Courts until the weather turns too cold to continue.

13-year old Co-op city Tennis Club member Brandon Torres, currently ranked fifth in New York City in his age group, with his proud father Rick Torres.

the tennis instruction with a reading program when children would earn points towards rewards for reading a set number of books during the summer. This year Lorraine has mixed in health and nutrition education with the tennis instruction as guest speakers on healthy eating and exercise come and talk to the children about the importance of good nutrition and exercise for maintaining a good performance, not only on the tennis court but in life. The Co-op City Tennis Club’s summer program is presented in association with the New York Junior Tennis League and with financial support provided by the office of City Councilman Andy King. Lorraine said that she thinks the Co-op City program is one of the largest and most successful youth tennis programs of the New York Junior Tennis League. “So far this summer, up to 300 children have registered and approximately 90 children participate on a daily basis,” Lorraine explained. This year the program has been expanded to include children as young as five who are offered instruction for up to one-hour, two mornings a week. The week and next the advanced players in the program will be participating in a city-wide tournament in Crotona Park to find out who are among the top players in the city this summer. Co-op City’s Brandon Torres is one of the success stories to come out of this program when as a 12-year-old he achieved the top ranking in his age group under the New York Junior Tennis Program. Now as a 13-year-old, he ranks as high as fifth in the entire city. Lorraine said that this year the program has also included a picnic for all tennis clubs in Crotona Park hosted by the New York Junior Tennis League. Co-op City’s summer program concludes on

More than 80 participants of the Co-op city Tennis Club and their coaches raise the racquets with pride for another successful summer program.

Co-op City Tennis Club Director Lorraine Alexander with some of the young tennis coaches who help teach the more than 80 children who show up to play each day. Photos by Bill Stuttig

Sex Offenders Revisited

Co-op City Times / August 8, 2015

You, the cooperators, must start to get involved in more important things that affect our community. Sex Offenders are one of these things. No other decent community will accept this. Why do we? There are laws put in place to protect us from this and it’s a shame that we aren’t taking advantage of them and aren’t doing anything about this. We must stop accepting things in our neighborhood and start demanding respect for our community and everything that we are entitled. In my opinion, being a sex offender is one of the most difficult acts to contain and control. Just as a kleptomaniac, this is an urge...an abnormal impulse. It’s not like just stealing something because you want it, need it or just because you can...it’s because you just can’t stop yourself from stealing it. I think that the same scenario can apply to a sex offender. I also think, for a level 1 sex offender, it’s more about power over the person and taking what they want. But, for a level 2 or 3 sex offenders, I think that

Junius Williams

Director’s Viewpoint

there is an uncontrollable urge. It’s seems to be something in their brains/minds that keep them from stopping. An urge so strong that they can’t control it. This is especially why they should not be allowed to live around children, simply because they are the most vulnerable. I heard your cry Mr. Belcher and hope my fellow board members also hear you and realize that the recidivism rate is very high in level 2 and 3 sex offenders. Also, child molesters have a higher re-offense than rapists. Lately, it seems that there have been a rise in sexual assaults in and around Co-op City. Here is some information I received

Broun Place Town House Association

From Broun Place Town House Association, this week we have a few tidings and celebrations going on. First of all belated birthday greetings to Mr. Wendell Nathaniel who celebrated a big birthday over the weekend with a beautiful surprise party put together by his family and especially Mrs. Carolyn Nathaniel. We were delighted to share this event with the Nathaniel family. Next: Congratulations and happy birthday to Mrs. Gwen Roberts. Finally, wishing happy wedding anniversary greetings to Mr. and Mrs. Dave Lazaar on their 19th wedding anniversary. The association acknowledged Ms. Ann Ventrella and her family with a gift in honor of the birth of a great grandchild to the Joseph Ventrella branch of family. Beware the phone call: “This is a call from “Medical PSI” medical offices calling for “Dora Smith” to confirm your appointments. You think, whoops, wrong number, I will be a “good Samaritan” and call them back to correct. DON’T! This is a scam to get your call back. Don’t return the call. Join the “Do Not Call” program that blocks some calls, unfortunately, not this one. Do not advertise you are not home! Let a trusted neighbor know your schedule. Ask them to please discard your flyers and newspapers. This week, Broun Place Town House Association congratulates the Co-op City Public Safety Department on the case resulting in the arrest of three Coop City residents. We have attended several meetings where residents have spoken of the possibility of illegal drug sit-

uations going on in their buildings. We are appreciative of the publication, in great detail of this particular case and its results. Thank you Co-op City Times for publishing the story of this case. With regard to littering, please follow the rules. There are huge, conveniently placed garbage cans throughout Co-op City. There are at least three receptacles in the basketball court next to Garage Six but the bottles, papers and bags line the border of the court. We ask that you be vigilant, call Public Safety, 718-3793050 and CSO or even drop your president a note if you witness community abuse. The work of our Grounds Department crew is extremely appreciated and respected. Carlos our summer grounds person has left. It is too bad. He did a wonderful job. Reverend Grace Emanuel, Recording Secretary brought information for young people to our attention. There are many aspects to computer education. The folks creating apps and games lack a female presence. Parents\guardians, introduce your child to this opportunity, call Rev. Que English and the Bronx Clergy Roundtable at: 718-231-1033. Get the information over the summer and decide. This program begins in September. As summer 2015 is fully underway, remember to carry that water bottle, keep hydrated and keep cool! Thanks again to the Broun Place Executive Board and Lana and Jesse for all their continued help. Please share your tidings and Broun Place issues with Eva or a member of our board. —Eva Lazaar

Please Refrain From Littering. Keep Co-op City Clean! Thank you!

from the NYS Department of Criminal Justice that may be of help in trying to keep our community safe from these predators. There are three levels of sex offenders: Level 1 (least serious) they are least likely to offend again. Level 2 (moderate) they may offend again and Level 3 (high) they are likely to offend again. Police Department: It’s not mandatory for the police department to give you information on sex offenders. They can do it at their discretion. But by law, if you request this information, they must give it to you. You must be 18 or older. Once requested, the police department must give you the name and address of any sex offender with a level 2 or 3. You will only be able to acquire the name of a sex offender with a level 1. Any sex offender who finished his or her sentence or parole before 1996 will not be in the registry because the registry wasn’t set up until January 1996. Schools: By law, all schools are supposed to notify the parents when a sex

offender moves or lives in the community. If you are not receiving this information, call your child’s school and request it. Computer: Go to www.criminaljustice.ny.gov open the page at the top (sex offender). There’s a box with the name, county, zip code. Click only one of these boxes and hit search. This will give you the name, picture and address of the sex offender. For those of you who have young kids or teenagers, you should be concerned and have the right to know this information. In fact, this is another quality-of-life issue in which we all should be concerned. We, as cooperators, also have a right to know what rules and regulations management has in place to combat and remove these people from our community. These are our children and loved ones in harm’s way. We must do whatever possible to keep them safe. Feel free to contact me about this or other issues at: 347-964-6135 or jwilliams@riverbayboard.com.

If You See Something, SAY SOMETHING!!! Co-op City Public Safety 718-671-3050

Co-op City Times / August 8, 2015

African-American Association

I trust that all our friends and neighbors are enjoying the summer, especially the Tunes on Tuesdays and Wicked Wednesdays. Summer Day Camp – The AfricanAmerican Association (“Association”) has a full camp of happy children. Among the activities in which they participate are a visit to “Fun for Kids,” the Baychester Library, relay races, the Slip & Slide water fun day on the Greenway, Rye Playland, Sports Days, Rivers Run Community Garden, movies, math and arts and crafts. Also, the Institute for Youth will present more educational sessions, including information that our children will not be taught in the public school system. For additional information, call 347-791-7104 or 347-368-8629. The members of the Institute for Youth also addressed the children at the S.T.E.A.M. Summer Day Camp at Faith @ Work Christian Church and look for-

ward to returning soon. The Association sponsors the following ongoing programs and encourages your participation. Music, Rhythm & Dance – Most Fridays 7:30 p.m., Dreiser Center, Rm. 15; most Saturdays, 10:00 a.m., Dreiser Center, Room #2. Call Keith 917-5616211 or Iris 917-838-7723. Yoga & Pilates Mat Classes – Tuesdays, 7:15 p.m., Dreiser Center, Rm. 2. Lose weight, tone and strengthen your muscles with exercises that reduce stress through breathing techniques. This class will resume on September 15th. For more information, call 718671-8364. Belly Dance Classes – Classes resume on Wednesday, September 9th at 7:00 p.m. in the Dreiser Community Center, Room #2. Join them! For a nominal fee, you will have fun and stay in shape. For more information, call Xonia,

646-301-9438. Evening Line Dance Classes – Dance to Soul, Latin, and Gospel music. This class will resume on Thursday, September 10th at 7:00 p.m. in Dreiser Center, Room 2. Call Cynthia, 917-903-7073. Adult Study Group – The Institute for Youth meets on the 2nd & 4th Mondays, 7:00 p.m. The Book Study Group meets every 3rd Sunday, 1:00 p.m. Dreiser Center, room 15. The summer schedule is subject to change. Please call to confirm 718-379-5555. To celebrate a successful year, the Association’s Executive Board members dined at the famous Londel’s Supper Club of Harlem, New York. Thanks to Sandra Mitchell, Kevin Lambright, Deborah C. Nelson, Ebony Raé Lambright and Francine Reva Jones for their outstanding service to the Association and the community. All look forward to several new Executive mem-

Defensive driving returns in September Black Forum defensive driving course is on hiatus until September 12 in Rm. 1, Dreiser Community Center, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Lower your liability insurance cost by 10% and remove up to 4 points from your driver’s license. Sound Off, Co-op City, coming soon We will be starting Sound Off, Co-op City, for all cooperators to discuss and debate issues of particular relevance to living in Co-op City, matters that affect our quality of life, social interactions, education, commercial, jobs, and other topics. Meetings will be held once or twice a month. More to follow. Tentative start in early September. If interested, please call (718) 320-8035. Black Forum Aerobics and Zumba It’s time to get in shape, get healthy and feel healthy. Aerobics classes are

held Mondays and Wednesdays; Zumba on Thursday. Classes are in the Dreiser Aud., 7:30 p.m. To register, please call (718) 320-8035. Nominal fee for each class. Cooking classes coming If you enjoy cooking or would like to learn how to prepare healthy meals for yourself and your/or your family, please contact us at (718) 320-8035. Harrah’s Casino & Golden Corral Buffet We are going to Harrah’s Casino and Golden Corral for all you can eat on Saturday, September 26. Cost is $65. Two payments, first one due on July 31 in the amount of $35; Second payment of $30 due August 28. No refunds. Call (718) 320-0033 or 917209-5334. Food distribution sites On Thursdays, residents of

Buildings 27, 28, 29, 32 and 33 must pick up food at the New Vision Church, 115 Einstein Loop, 11 a.m.– 12:45 p.m. Likewise, residents of Building 26, 30, 31, 34 and 35 must go to the Evangelical Church, 2350 Palmer Avenue, 11 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. on Thursdays to pick up food. For information, please call (718) 320-8035. Male volunteers needed If you are a male between 16-20 years of age and live in the Dreiser Loop or DeKruif Place area, and have some time to volunteer with us at least 2 days a week, please call (718) 3208035. Emergency Food Program We are open on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, 11 a.m. to 12:45 p.m., Room 20 in the Dreiser Center. Also, due to budget constraints

and shortage of available food, you must live within zip code 10475 to participate in this program. You must also have your card with you and bring two clean plastic shopping bags. Please also have your current photo ID, such as a non or driver’s license or any photo ID card with proof of address. You will then be issued a card in order to pick up food in the future. We Need You - Join Us Today Membership is $5 per year/person. Call (718) 320-8035 or write to Black Forum, P.O. Box 563, Bronx, NY 10475; email: coopcityblackforum @gmail.com or tonyshome10475@ gmail.com. Help us keep independent community organizations alive in Co-op City. Everyone is encouraged to join. Call or visit us, Room 20 in the Dreiser Community Center. —Tony Illis

The club participated in ‘National Night Out’ on Tuesday, August 4th. We appreciate all those who stopped by and showed their support. We have planned a ‘Karaoke Night’ on Saturday, August 15th in room 16 of

the Dreiser Community Center. Admission is FREE! All are welcome. In conjunction with the Riverbay Fund, the club will be co-hosting this year’s Hispanic Heritage celebration on Sunday, September 27th. More infor-

mation will be available in the coming weeks. The Christmas Party arrangements are in the works. Major performers are booked; tickets will be available soon. Details for all our upcoming

events, and the club in general, can be found on our website: http://spanamcccc.synthasite.com. You may also contact the club at (718) 379-7017 or email us at SpanAmCCCC@gmail.com. —Carmen Rodriguez

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bers this coming fall as well as new and innovative programs to present to the community. General Membership Meeting – The Association is on summer recess. The next general membership meeting will be held on Thursday, September 10, 2015 at 4:00 p.m. in Room 15 of the Dreiser Community Center. If you are unable to attend the meeting, please read our weekly column for updates. Also, if you wish to join or update your membership, please send a check or money order (DO NOT MAIL CASH) of $15 for a single membership or $25 for families to: African-American Association of Co-op City, P.O. Box 702, Co-op City Station, Bronx, NY 10475. Donations are welcomed. Like us on Facebook: CoopcityAfricanamericanassoc. Remember, don’t drink and drive! Don’t text and drive! Have a safe summer. —Francine Jones

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Co-op City Times / August 8, 2015 Looking Back on NCNW: The significant challenges facing our families and communities today demand that we find ways to optimize our resources to work more effectively. Historically, positive change has come about when coordinated, focused efforts are put into action both on local and national levels simultaneously. This is why the vision of Mary McLeod Bethune (18751955) is even more relevant today than it was in 1935 when she called together 28 national women leaders to form “an organization of organizations,” a council. Why is an organization like NCNW so necessary? In 1935, Mary McLeod Bethune, from her vantage point as Advisor of Minority Affairs to President Franklin Delano Roosevelt said that she could not rest to see the unharnessed womanpower among our women. When the 28 national women

Thanks to all who came out to the Drammeh Center for our LUNCH AND LEARN — Grant Writing Workshop for AUDIO and VISUAL ARTS. We always enjoy these experiences because we learn so much about each other and their projects. We will resume with another session in September. We encourage you to inquire early because space is limited. Contact: drammehcenter@gmail.com Plans for the next art exhibit at the Drammeh Center is underway. The exhibit titled, “THE FABRIC OF COMPLICITY” will be the first showing in New York City that revisits the iconic images found on Confederate currency that include enslaved persons laboring with cotton, painted to scale by

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leaders responded to her call she pointed out that what was needed was not another organization, but one that would bring organizations together. Mary Church Terrell proposed forming a “council.” Thus, Mrs. Bethune founded the National Council of Negro Women as such - “a national organization of national organizations Back to School Supply Drive: During August, Co-op City Section will be collecting items for our Back to School Drive which will take place during the last 2 weeks in August. Start watching for the sales of marble notebooks, pens, pencils glues, backpacks, etc. Special Dedication for the Maya Angelou Forever Stamp will take place on Thursday, August 20, 2015 at 11:00 AM at the African Burial Ground National Monument, 290 Broadway, New York. Information was shared by

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the acclaimed artist John Jones. According to Time Magazine, “John W. Jones took the romanticized slave-labor scenes from Confederate currency and reproduced them in oil paintings paired with the bills. The effect is to punctuate the exploitation of blacks for profit. One scene depicts a sun-lit goddess of good fortune in repose, counting her gold as slaves toil in the fields behind her.” The show will be part of a monthlong program examining how cotton was used to drive northern economies and its connections with the Bronx! It will include lectures, films and performances in partnership with the Bronx Museum of the Arts. SPONSORS WANTED If you are interested adding your

Jewish War Veterans Post 500

To all Co-op City Post 500 members, we will need volunteers to help out at a very worthy function. On Sunday, August 23rd at 11:30 a.m. we will be joining with the other Bronx JWV Posts and Ladies Auxiliaries to hold the annual summer barbecue for the hospitalized Veterans of the Bronx Veterans Hospital. This has always been very well appreciated by the hospitalized vets attending. If you can help, call Adjutant Alan

Kalter, 718-671-1144, and let him know. Congratulations to Post 500 member Leon B. Weinstein, on his new position as Commander of the Bronx County Jewish War Veterans for 201516. Leon has also been appointed to become the Chaplain for all of the New York States JWV Veterans for 2015-16. August Birthday greetings to Marvin Warm and Louis Kahn. —Marvin Warm

Co-op City Democratic Club

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

our member Deborah Gadsden. Not On My Watch A Call to Action: Combatting Domestic Violence and Human Trafficking Conference . The FREE conference takes place on Thursday, August 6, 2015. Doors open 8:15 a.m. (light breakfast refreshments), conference begins at 9:00 a.m. You must register online to attend. If you need assistance registering please contact Lori Melton. We should have a count on how many of our members and friends will be in attendance. Domestic Violence Awareness Month is in October. Let’s educate ourselves so we can educate others on the issues and where to go to get help. Free lunch will be served. Our Annual Health Fair will take place on Saturday, September 26, 2015 in Dreiser Auditorium. The Health Committee is inviting members and

The event was successful and all who attended enjoyed themselves immensely. I would like to thank June Grimes, Chair of the Fundraising Committee, for a successful event, the continental breakfast on the bus going down and the snacks on the bus when returning home. Please continue to read our articles to be advised of other upcoming events. We truly thank all those participants who came with us to Warm Daddy’s and look forward to seeing you again. —Shirley J. Saunders

name or business as a sponsor, for this highly acclaimed exhibit, let us know and we will send you the sponsorship levels. THE FABRIC OF COMPLICITY is an activity of the United Nations International Decade for People of African Descent (20152024). Consider becoming a member to

friends to sign up in advance to schedule a mammogram which will be conducted by the St. Barnabas Hospital Mammography Mobile Van. Please contact Chairperson Rev. Lillian Mills at (718) 671-4531 or lillianhmills@aol.com to schedule an appointment or for further information. Members, if you use Facebook, don’t forget to join our Facebook page /NCNW Co-op. You can get updates from our sister sections, community representatives and Facebook friends. It saddens me to inform you that our Dear Sister in Council, Sadie Gilmore passed away. Her son Terry Gilmore expressed his sincere thank you to the members of NCNW for your love and support during his Mother’s time of illness. Once we hear about funeral arrangements we will pass the information on to you. —Joyce Howard

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On Behalf of our Pastor, the 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 5 – September 13) Adult Sunday School - 9:00 a.m. Worship Service - 10:00 a.m. Communion Service - Every First and Third Sundays Prayer Meeting and Bible Study – Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. The following programs are at the Church’s Annex: 2053 Asch Loop North (Co-op City) Morning Prayer Services - Tuesday, 6:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. Neighborhood Bible Study - Thursday at 10 a.m.

Evangelical Church of Co-op City – UMC

Come & Visit Us – we welcome you to God’s House – Your House – One Family in Christ. We are a congregation with spirit-filled worship, offering a variety of opportunities for spiritual growth, fellowship and service to God and our community. We are a multi-ethnic, multi-cultural and bilingual congregation and all are welcome. Services are at the church at 2350 Palmer Avenue, across the street from Building 30. Parking is available. Sunday Services – The first Sunday of the month is a bilingual service with communion at 10 a.m. Each Sunday, the English Service is at 9 a.m. and the Spanish Service is at 11:30 a.m. Children: Sunday School is at 10:30 a.m. Classes are for 3yrs – 12 yrs. The curriculum being used is The Super Book. Prayer Night (English) & Prayer Morning (Spanish): The Lord said “Whenever two or more are gathered in my name I am in the midst of them.” Matthew 18:20. Tuesday evenings from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday mornings at 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. Come and bring your prayer needs so we can pray together. Remember that prayer brings many blessings, which God has promised to all his children that have a personal relationship with Him. Crescendo Christian Music School: Are you interested in learning how to play an instrument or to sing, come and join the music school. They teach piano, guitar, drums, violin, voice and other instruments. Registration for the summer & fall seasons are beginning and cost is very reasonable. Registration for fall semester is free. Call Maestro Frank Colon (917) 753-3644 to set up a time to come and register. Students range in age from 5 years to seniors. Remember music is a wonderful way of getting children to learn. Trip to Lancaster Pa.: On Friday, December 18, 2015 we are going to Sight & Sound Theater to see “Miracle of Christmas” also included in the trip is shopping at Rockville Square Mall and Dinner at Shady Maple. Transportation is included. The cost is $140/person and $100 for children 12 and under. A $50 deposit is required when making reservations, the reservations must be made no later than August 30th, second payment by September 20th and final payment by October 25th. Call Barbara at 347-603-7473; if no answer leave a message and someone will get back to you as soon as possible. Make your reservations soon because seats are filling up fast. Flea Market: On Saturday, September 5, 2015 we will be having our second bi-annual flea market. Hope everyone will come out and support us. If you are interested in being a vendor you can contact Pauline at 718 320-1552 (between 8 & 9 a.m. or 5 & 9p.m.) or the church at 718 320-3795 (if no answer leave a message). Cost for being a vendor is $30/space and $5/table. —Barbara Penn

Community Protestant Church Extension of Prayer and Worship Service – Every First Second and Third Fridays at 7:00 p.m. Other Scheduled Events: Saturday, October 10th, The Sepia Players Ministry presents the play THE BINGO HALL. Donation: $20. For additional information contact (718) 513-3308, (718) 671-5961 or (718) 671-8691. Saturday, October 17th, 9:00 p.m. - 2:00 a.m.– Enjoy a great evening of entertainment at the South Carolina Committee’s Annual Black and White Affair in Dreiser Auditorium, 177 Dreiser Loop, Co-op City. Music by DJ Jimmy Pressley. Ticket: $25.00 in advance (no tickets sold at door) available by calling (718) 379-8514; (718) 671-5493, (718) 671-0231. The Women’s Guild invites you to join us on our Christmas/New Year Extravaganza, December 22, 2015 – January 3, 2016. A Fantastic 12-Night Southern

Caribbean Cruise aboard the Magnificent Queen Mary 2, departing from New York, Red Hook in Brooklyn. Ports of Call: St. Thomas, Charlotte Amalie; St. Kitts, Basseterre; St. Lucia, Castries; St. Maarten, Phillipsburg; Tortola, Road Town. To make a reservation or for additional information about the cruise please call (718) 320-1435; (718) 671-5961. For Devotion … “And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him. (Colossians 3:17) 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

Hello neighbors, happy summer. Enjoy and stay safe. Drink plenty of water. Walking with a wet paper towel is helpful. Also, use an umbrella when the sun is bearing down with temperature over 80 degrees. We are fortunate to have wonderful groundkeepers and porters; the gardens in my area are so beautiful. This month is August already. My goodness, where did the summer go? EMERGENCY SITUATIONS - Things happen beyond our control, water shuts down unexpectedly, keep plenty of gallons of bottled water, which you can purchase from your local supermarket. Also, we need another C.E.R.T (Community Emergency Response Team) forum here at Einstein Center. Did you get your GO BAG? SECTION 5 FUN DAY - Volunteers are needed to serve and help monitor different games, etc., and the Section 5 Association is requesting all volunteers to contact your association to give your names and phone number ASAP. THE NEWSPAPER - If someone knows how we can encourage the cooperators to pick up the Co-op Times and City News papers and read it, please share. I can only think, perhaps the cooperators are so busy working to provide for their families and homes that

reading a newspaper is the least of their worries. GAME NIGHT …for the summer will be Friday, August 14th. Light refreshments. Flyers will be posted. JOIN US ON A BUS OUTING to the Tropicana Casino in Atlantic City, on Wednesday, September 23, departing 8:00 a.m. sharp at Einstein Loop Center, Section 5. Return drop off in each section. The price is $40, ($25 slots rebate). Make checks payable to Building 27 Association and mail to Lillian Sumpter, 140 Erdman Pl., Apt 6D, Bronx, NY 10475. Also accepting cash or money order. If any questions, please contact Margie at (718) 379-4629 or (718) 671-1905 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. REMINDER - During the summer, if you encounter any issues regarding your apartment, etc., please call CSO (Cooperator Services Office) at 718320-3300. HAPPY BIRTHDAY – to those in the month of August. To those celebrating that special occasion, congratulations. We wish all of our sick and shut-in a speedy recovery. To those who lost a loved one, we extend our deepest sympathy and condolences. Please keep our Board members in prayer and pray for this nation. —H. Overman

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Church of the New Vision

Pastor Anne L. Palmore and the congregation of the Church of the New Vision extend a warm and friendly invitation to everyone to worship with us every Sunday at 8:00 a.m. or 11:00 a.m. We are a church where inspirational messages from the Word of God, the Bible, are delivered every Sunday morning. The church is designed to meet the spiritual needs of our community by offering anointed singing and preaching, and a general atmosphere of Christian love and friendly hospitality. We also invite the youth of our community to attend our Sunday Morning services, starting at 9:30 a.m. with

Sunday School, designed to meet the spiritual needs of our young people. Parents, please send your children to learn of the Lord Jesus. Bible teaching from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.; and Prayer Service from 8:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. every Wednesday evening. Be with us to learn the Truth from the Word of God. List of Events What’s your shoe size? We are having a Building Fund Shoe Rally during the months of July and August. Everyone can participate in this spirit fun-filled event, men, women, and children, from the youngest to the oldest.

All you have to do to participate is donate an amount equal to your shoe size. (i.e., if you wear a size 5, your donation would be $5, and so on, whatever your shoe size.) Cash and check donation are accepted. (Make all checks payable to Church of the New Vision). For more information, see any member on the Pantry Ministry. Save The Date • Saturday, December 19—Sight & Sound Theatre presenting The Miracle of Christmas. • Saturday. April 9, 2016 — Sight & Sound Theatre presenting Samson.

Adults, $150; and youth 12 and under, $145. One-day package includes: Roundtrip transportation, all you can eat at Old Country Buffet, all taxes & gratuities, show and outlet shopping. For tickets, call church, 718-671-8746, or B. Brown, 718-671-3748. The Church of the New Vision is located at 115 Einstein Bronx, NY 10475; Telephone: (718) 671-8746 or (718) 320-0409. Our mailing address is: P.O. Box 753037, Bronx NY 10475. Please visit our website at www.church ofnewvision.com. —Carol Haque

Pentecostal Tabernacle invites everyone to attend worship service at 100 Co-op City Blvd Building 22A Bronx, New York 10475. Tel. 718-324-0334 or 718-320-4218 Services are as follow: Sunday school for all age group begins at 10:30 a.m. Mid-day worship service starts at 11:45 a.m. Evangelistic every Sunday evening at 7:30 pm Pray and fasting service will be held every Wednesday morning at 11 a.m. Prayer meeting and Bible study will also be held every Wednesday evening at 7:30 p.m. Fridays: Youth service will be held at 7:30 p.m. Focus: Commissioning you to tell others about God, And he said unto them, go ye into the

entire world, and preach the Gospel to every creature, Mark 16:15. After Christ’s death and resurrection, he commissioned his disciples to go into the entire world and preach the gospel to every creature. He further stated in Mark 16: 16,17,&18 He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned. And these signs shall follow them that believe, in my name shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues; they shall take up serpents; and if they drink any deadly things, it shall not hurt them; they shall lay hands on the sick, and they shall recover. Just as Christ had commissioned the disciples to preach the Gospel many years ago to every creature, He requires

us to do the same today. Many people living in these days still have not heard of the good news of salvation. We have been passing them day by day without telling them that Jesus love is real, and that there is power in his name. Everyone of us need to know that there is a source of strength and healing we can tapped into whenever we have a need, and can do so by calling up on our God. If we develop our faith in God, receive his Holy Spirit we will be endued with power so that if we drink any deadly things it will not hurt us. We can pray for healing and receive if we believe with all our heart. Jesus said to the father of the sick child in St. Mark 9:23-24 if thou canst believe all things are possible to him that believeth. And straightway the

father of the child cried out, and said with tears, Lord I believe; help thou my unbelief. Therefore, we must try our very best to eradicate unbelief from our hearts and allow the power of God to manifest in our lives. There is power in the name of Jesus; Jesus spake these words in St. Luke 24:46-49 Thus it is written, and thus it behoved Christ to suffer, and to rise from the dead the third day; and that repentance and remission of sins should be preached in his name among all nations, beginning at Jerusalem. And ye are witnesses of these things. And, behold, I send the promise of my father upon you. But tarry ye in the city of Jerusalem, until he be endued with power from on high.

Hey Co-op City! Did you know that August is one of the most popular vacation times in the USA? People want to get away before the kids go back to school, and the weather turns cold. The thing about taking a vacation is that eventually you do have to go home....The problem is for many families, your “home” is one of the main reasons you needed the vacation in the first place! If I’m describing your family let me guess... there’s no communication between you and your spouse, your children aren’t listening to a word you say and instead of your home being a safe refuge, it feels more like a war zone right? What if I told you that your home can become a “vacation” from the rest of this crazy world? Would you want to know more? This Sunday we continue our teaching series called “Family Vacation.” In this series we will learn that you don’t have to get away to find rest. In fact, we will learn that God has intended for us to find rest in our family through encouragement, patience, forgiveness, submission, instruction, and attention. Join us as we learn how a Christ centered family can be a “vacation” from the stress of everyday life! Here’s what you can expect when you join our Worship Experience... Newsong Church is a multi-cultural church that believes God has a purpose and a plan for your life. We exist to reach people who are far away from God, and teach them how to follow Jesus step-bystep. That’s why you will find our Sunday Worship Experience to be so warm and friendly, we genuinely care about you! We’re not concerned about where you’ve been, but where you’re going. You see we’ve all got a past, we’ve all made mistakes, and we still do. When you step into our worship experience you won’t find a bunch of “Holier-than-thou” people pretending to have it all together. Instead

you’ll find that we’re all broken people, but we’re allowing God to put us back together. We’re not perfect, but God is! As God put’s 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 are 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, ageappropriate learning environment! We also have a fully staffed nursery! We hope that you will join us this Sunday! We meet at 177 Dreiser Loop in Auditorium B at 11:00 a.m. Parking is available in the parking garage located on Dreiser Loop. Please bring your ticket to our connection tent for validation. Deaf Interpretation is available during our adult worship experience. If you have any questions you can contact us: Coming Soon...Church Office: 140 Alcott Place Bldg.19 (Hours of operation TBA) Website: www.newsongchurchnyc. org. Email:info@newsongchurchnyc.org You can also interact with us on social media! Facebook: www.facebook.com/newsongchurchbx Twitter: @newsongchurch BX Instagram:@newsongchurchBX Our newsong family is here for you, stop by this Sunday and experience the difference! God Bless you! —Pastor Mike

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Wed., Aug. 12

Tues., Aug. 11

Mon., Aug. 10

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Bartow,

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Activities in Room 31 unless otherwise noted

Activities in Room 49 unless otherwise noted

Activities in Room 7 unless otherwise noted

Word Games 9:30-11am Bingo 12:30-2:00 p.m. Weight Management 10 11:30 a.m., Bartow Office Arthritis Exercises 11 a.m.-noon Library 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Tablet class 1st & 3rd Bereavement Counseling 2:00pm, Rm. 25, 12:401:40pm, Bartow Office Cell Phone Class 2nd & 4th Card Games 2-4 p.m. Dominoes 2:30 p.m.

Library 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Dominoes 10 a.m., Rm. 45 Line Dancing 10-11 a.m., Rm. 45 Around The Lunch Table 11:30 a.m. Word Search 11 a.m. 12 p.m. Bingo 1-3 p.m., Rm. 35 Pokeno 3-4 p.m., Rm. 35 Diabetes Support Group 2nd Monday of the month, 1 p.m.

Crochet & Knitting 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session 9:30-10:30 a.m. Stay Well Exercise (On Vacation until Sept. 14th) Mind Teasers 12-1pm, Rm 4 Diabetes Support Group 1 p.m. – Last Monday of the month Gentle Yoga 1:15-2 p.m., Rm 2 Basic Cell Phone & iPad Training 1:30-2:30 p.m. Intermediate Yoga 2-3 p.m., Rm. 2

Word Games 9:3011:30 a.m. Current Events 10 a.m. Health Current Events Club 10 a.m., Bartow office Bingo 12:30-2 p.m. Walking Club 9:3010:30 a.m. (For summer) Caregiver Support Group 1 p.m., 1st & 3rd Tues Card Games 2-4 p.m. Dominoes 2:30 p.m. Blood Pressure (on vacation until Sept. 2nd) Word Games 9:3011:30 a.m. Stay Well Exercise (on vacation until September) Line Dancing 11 a.m.12 p.m. Bingo 12:30-2 p.m. Card Games 2-4 p.m. Dominoes 2:30 p.m.

Thurs.,Aug. 13

Library 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Word Games 9:3011:30 a.m. Chat Session 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Bingo 12:30- 2 p.m. Card Games 2-4 p.m. Dominoes 2:30 p.m.

Men’s Line Dancing

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Dominoes 10 a.m. Tai Chi 11 a.m., Rm. 45

Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session 9:30-10:30 a.m. Alert & Alive (On Vacation until Sept. 8th)

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

Dominoes 10 a.m., Rm. 45

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

Spelling Bee 10 a.m.

Sept. 9th)

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

Sept. 9)

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

Tai Chi (On Vacation until Mind Teasers 12-1 p.m., Rm. 4 Art Class 1-3 p.m. Yoga 2-3 p.m., Rm. 2

Dominoes 10 a.m., Rm. 45 Stay Well Exercise 10-11 a.m., Rm. 45 Spelling Bee 11 a.m. Grandparent Connection 1st & 3rd Thurs. computer lab, 10:30 a.m. Arthritis Exercise Class 11 a.m.-12 p.m., Rm. 45 Word search 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Pokeno 1-3 p.m., Rm. 35

Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session 9:3010:30 a.m. Blood Pressure 1011:30 a.m., 1st & 3rd Thu., Rm. 8 Line Dancing 10-11 a.m., Aud. A Piano Sing Along 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Mind Teasers 12-1 p.m., Rm. 4 Drama Club (On Vacation until Sept. 10th)

Dominoes 10am, Rm. 45 Crochet & Knitting

Word Games

Art 10am, Rm. 45

10am-12:00pm

9:30am-11:30am

Bingo 1pm

Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session

Women’s Line Dancing Card Games 2-4pm

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

Rm. 25

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

Piano Sing-along

11:30am, Rm. 45

11am-12pm

Bingo 1-3pm, Rm. 35

(On Vacation until Sept. 11th) Mind Teasers 12pm1:00pm, Rm. 4 Card Games, Dominoes 2-4:00pm

10-11:30am

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

Card Games 2-4pm Dominoes 2:30pm

Pokeno 3-4pm, Rm. 35

Meditative Moments

(Schedule subject to change without notice)

Fee for lunch is $2.00 & $4.00 for guest *Menu subject to change without notice. Alternate Kosher Meals are also available

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

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

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

Date:

Kosher

Soups, Breads and Desserts

Non-Kosher Alternate Kosher Meals are also available

Mon., Aug. 10

Tues, Aug. 11

Orange pineapple juice Stuffed cabbage w/beef Bowtie noodles Green beans w/tomato Alt: Egg salad Orange juice Chicken piccata Mauzone toasted barley & onion Sautéed zucchini

Chicken Fricassee White rice pilaf w/onions, peas & carrots Creamed spinach

Whole Wheat Bread Healthy wildberry & applesauce

Deluxe cheeseburger w/onions Coleslaw Potato salad

Whole wheat bread Plain hamburger bun Canned apricots

Alt: Tuna salad Apple juice Veggie burger patty Wed., Braised beef tips Mashed sweet potatoes Baked sweet potato Aug. Winter blend vegetables Broccoli w/toasted garlic 12

Whole wheat bread Fresh fruit

Alt: Baked flounder fish Orange pineapple juice

Thurs., Breaded tilapia fish fillet Pork spare ribs Brown rice w/mushrooms Macaroni & cheese Aug. Steamed carrots Baby carrots w/parsley 13

Whole wheat breadl Fresh Fruit

Alt: Baked turkey

Fri., Aug. 14

Orange juice Baked chicken Roasted potatoes Sautéed spinach

Breaded fillet of sole fish Baked brown rice pilaf Baby spinach salad

Upcoming Events/Trips

Challah bread Fresh Fruit

Alt: Gefilte fish

There will be no refunds for all trips. All trips include roundtrip transportation and must be paid in advance. No exceptions. Trip registration policy: You can register for all trips starting the Monday after it has been published in the newspaper Caregiver Lounge – Come and join us for a free 4 week series that meets once a week for caregivers caring for an older adult. August 14th & 21st (date to be determined for the 4th session) from 1-2 p.m. – refreshments will be served – 2049 Bartow Avenue, Room 25 (FREE) LiveOn NY - SCRIE Application Assistance/SNAP (food stamps) Medicare Savings Program & Medicaid Friday August 14th & 28th, September 11th & 25th - Bring documents that verify the following: Government issued ID, Address/affidavit, and Total household income (such as 2015 Social Security award letter which will include monthly or yearly benefits, 2014 pension letter, 2014 income tax returns & Maintenance/Carrying charge Receipt) 10:00am – 3:00pm - First Come, First Served! (FREE) Senior Splash 2015 – Tuesday’s & Thursday’s August 11 – August 20th. JASA will provide transportation to Senior Splash at the Highbridge Pool (Amsterdam Avenue & West 173rd St. in Manhattan) for aquatics from 10:00am to 10:45am – Pickups: Bartow – 8:15am, Einstein – 8:30am & Dreiser 8:45am Computer Courses – Computer courses on Monday & Thursday for Beginners 9:00-10:00am, Intermediate 10:0511:05am & Advance 11:10am – 12:10pm at the 135 Einstein Computer Lab, Room 35. To register for the courses please call the Bartow office 718-320-2066. The courses are for 8 weeks The new courses will begin in September (Date TBA) JASA Friendship House Annual Trip – Thursday August 13th - $72.00 – Mike Byrne Star Productions @ 697 Forest Avenue in Staten Island presents the Fabulous Angeltones – These Fabulous diva’s of song stroll down memory lane with hits from your favorite female singing groups. The McGuire sisters, Andrew sisters, The Shirelles, The Supremes and more, plus a comedian – Bus leaves from The Friendship House @ 2705 Schley Ave. @ 9:30am and return to the Friendship House @ around 6pm – Price includes transportation and meal: Fresh

garden salad, Caterer’s choice of pasta or soup; Pot roast, chicken Sorrentino or Stuffed flounder, Dessert, Coffee or tea, during lunch, Wine & soda & 1 hour open bar.. Please contact Millie or Ronit for reservations, payments or scheduling – 718-863-8833 Throggs Neck Shopping Mall Monday August 17th, $3.00. Pickups: Bartow 9:30 a.m., Einstein 9:45 a.m. and Dreiser 10:00 a.m. Empire Casino – Monday August 17th - $5.00 – Bartow 9:30 a.m., Einstein 9:45 a.m. & Dreiser 10:00 a.m. (Wait List Only) Ace In The Hole - Wednesday August 19th - $48.00 - @ the Royal Manor in Garfield NJ – Show time 11:30am to 3:30pm - Kings & Queens of Jazz – Tribute to Ella, Louie, Sarah & the Duke – 2 Complimentary Drinks. Menu: Rolls, Garden Salad, Corn Chowder, Braised Tips of Beef, Roast Chicken, Mashed Potatoes, Fresh Vegetable Medley, Dessert, Coffee & Tea. Pickups: Bartow 9:00am, Einstein 9:15am & Dreiser 9:30am. (Wait List Only) Backwards In High Heels – The Ginger Musical – Friday August 21st – $ 57.00 - Show time 11:15am @ the Westchester Broadway Theatre in Elmsford, NY- Ginger Rogers danced her way into our hearts in the arms of Fred Astaire, setting the gold standard for grace and elegance on the silver screen – Pickups: Bartow: 9:15am, Einstein & 9:30am & Dreiser - 9:45am Super Wal-Mart – Friday August 21st - $15 - Pickups: Bartow 8:30am, Einstein 8:45am & Dreiser 9:00am (Wait List Only) Shoprite - Monday August 24th $3.00 - Bartow 9:30am, Einstein 9:45am & Dreiser 10:00am (Only 16 seats available) (Wait List Only) Ellis Island Immigration Museum/ Statue of Liberty Tour – Wednesday August 26th – $15.00 – Ferry departure from Battery Park 11:00am sharp – (Only 19 seats available) - Bartow: 8:15am, Einstein- 8:30am & Dreiser – 8:45am Birthday Party – Thursday August 27th - $5.00 – Little League Baseball Field, Co-op City Boulevard, 11:00am – 3:00pm, Latin/ Soul Music. Menu TBA Seafood City - City Island, Friday August 28th - $3.00. Pickups: Bartow 911:15am, Einstein 11:30am and Dreiser 11:45am Stew Leonard’s – Monday – August 31st - $5.00 - Bartow 9:30am, Einstein 9:45am & Dreiser 10:00 am

Co-op City Times / August 8, 2015

WEEKLY SCHEDULE

Baychester Library Events VISIT THE LIBRARY - A GREAT WEALTH OF INFORMATION Events for August Toddler Time - Tuesdays, 11 a.m. CR Spy Academy - Wednesdays, 3:30 p.m. Summer Superheroes program for 1-8 Grades - July 6 - August 20, Mondays/Wednesdays or Tuesdays/Thursdays, 2-5 p.m. Enrollment required.

The New York Public Library Baychester Branch • 2049 Asch Loop • Bronx, NY 10475 (Fully Wheelchair Accessible) HOURS: Monday & Wednesday, 10-7; Tuesday & Thursday, 10-6; Friday & Saturday, 10-5. Libros En Español (Books in Spanish). HORARIO DE LA BIBLIOTECA: Lunes 10-7, Martes 10-6, Miércoles 10-7, Jueves 10-6, Viernes 10-5, Sábado 10-5, Domingo Cerrado.

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Reminder – Tuesday August 11th – Ballys’ Casino. Cost per person $33. Casino slot bonus $20. Pickup at 8 a.m. Starting at Einstein Loop, followed by Asch Loop and Dreiser Loop. Photo ID’s are in order as always. Thursday September 17th – Social Security “Comedy Luncheon Show” at Hunterdon Hills Playhouse. Enjoy a delicious menu of your choice – Yankee Pot Roast, Fried Shrimp Platter, Parmesan Tilapia, Chicken Marsala, Vegetable Lasagna, and Roast Vegetable Kabob. Indulge in their famous unlimited dessert buffet with your coffee or tea. Cost per person: $79, which can be paid off in part or in total. Final payments are due September 1st. Saturday- October 3rd, - Raffle

Luncheon at the Sea Shore Restaurant in City Island. Cost per person $52. Enjoy their entrée selection. Menu will be printed in future articles. Donation of gift cards in the range of $10- $25 are gratefully accepted with your purchase from local merchants, restaurants, supermarkets, as well as the purchase of tickets to any of our functions. All profits are donated to our three cancer charities. Lets make this luncheon a huge success. For the above agendas, please call Loretta at (718) 671-2958, Annie Eutsey at (718) 320-1874, or Lydia at (718) 671-3005. Please give a call to the sick and homebound in nursing homes to cheer them up. Good Health and Healing to All. —Lydia Ruas

AARP Chapter #4997

FYI - 1: With the sponsorship of Blue Sky Travel, we will be raffling off an Evening for Two on the Essex Clipper Dinner Train – October 3. It will include: a 2-1/2 hour train ride; 4course meal w/coffee/tea (gratuities and beverages not included); departing from the Bronx; deluxe Coach Bus transportation to/from Essex, CT. Raffle tickets are $5 – on sale NOW! Drawing will be held on WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30th at 1 p.m. in the AARP Office, Room “O” in Dreiser Community Center. Contact Stella Baker, 718-379-2088 or 718-320-1946 (office) for raffle tickets and additional information. To our sick, on the mend and shut-in members, and those bereaved members, please know that you are in our prayers. Contact Frances Wilson, Good & Welfare Coordinator, 718-671-5493. 2015 Tour Activities October 13 – Share Fall Foliage w/us at Mt. Airy Lodge – Musical group The Marcels will perform; all you can eat buffet at the casino…. $75/person. Contact Jean, 718-3793742. October 30-November 13 – Autumn Repositioning 15-day cruise on the Norwegian Dawn – WAITING LIST ONLY. Deluxe Motorcoach to Boston, MA to board the ship going to San Juan, PR; Bonaire Curacao and Aruba; Ocho Rios, Jamaica; Georgetown in Cayman Islands; Cozumel, Mexico;

returning to New Orleans, LA to fly back to New York. Double Occupancy Inside State Room - $1,853; Ocean View - $2,253 and Balcony - $2,553. Contact Jean, 718-379-3742. December 5 – A Christmas Show at the Evangelical Cathedral – w/a visit to Maryland Live Casino and shopping; followed by supper at the Golden Coral… $150/person…initial deposit of $50 (a.s.a.p.) w/2 additional payments of $50 each. Contact Jean, 718379-3742. December 30 – January 1, 2016 – Royal New Year’s Eve Gala at the Desmond – Stopping at the Sands Casino w/shopping in Bethlehem, PA; then to the hotel w/dinner and a show; next day choice of Sightseeing, shopping at King of Prussia Mall or activities at the hotel; New Year’s Eve cocktail party w/5 hour Open Bar; a show and a Surf & Turf dinner; midnight Royal Champagne Toast; before leaving next day, a Mimosa Brunch with a show and dancing…$559/double; $669/single and $549/ triple. Trip insurance available. Contact Jean, 718-3793742. 2016 Tour Activities March 28 - 29, 2016 – Samson: the Strongest Man Who Ever Lived at the Sight & Sound Theater; w/a stop at the Sands Casino – 2 days/1 night; $293/ double; $341/single; $277/triple. Contact Jean, 718-379-3742, for additional information. —Delores Debnam

Retirees of Dreiser Loop

TRAVEL EVENTS: (Coach Bus located Dreiser Loop, opposite H&R Block) • August 17-19, (Mon.-Wed.), DOVER DOWNS HOTEL & CASINO, Dover, De. Board/Depart: 9:00 a.m./9:15 a.m. sharp. Travelling by Lorant coach bus. 3 stops on return. Contacts: Serita G., 347-564-5722/ Barbara W, 718-320-0500. • September 12, (Saturday). GOSPEL LOBSTER FEAST IN THE POCONOS. Price: $175. Now $150 required payment. (FINAL PAYMENT due August 10th or sooner.) All You Can Eat Lobsters and a variety of 50+ items on menu. Live Choir with uplifting Gospel Music. Shopping Woodbury Commons. Boarding/depart: 8:45 a.m./ 9:00 a.m. sharp. Travelling by Bob Mann Tours coach bus. 3 stops on return. Contacts: Serita G., 347-5645722/Barbara W, 718-320-0500. THEATRE COMMITTEE: *prices include transportation/ Dreiser Loop/ Rehab Center: • Wed., Sept. 16th, 11:15 a.m. show. Price: $68. Backwards In High Heels, Westchester Broadway Theatre. The Ginger Rogers Musical. Wait list. Board/depart: 9:45 a.m./10:00 a.m. Contact: Marie Green-Ryan, 718-3790377. • Fri., Nov. 20th, 11 a.m. show. Price: $69. Radio City Christmas Spectacular. $30 deposit to hold seat. Pay in full ASAP. Note: Seats still available, traveling by coach bus. Come join in the

fun. Contact: Ione Edwards, 718-3797756. • March 10, 2016. Price: $117. The Color Purple, Jacob Theatre, 242 W. 45 St. Contact: Eleanor Barlow, 718-3247847. GOOD AND WELFARE Those of you still under the weather, know that you are thought of warmly and wished brighter days. Call Josephine Flowers, 718-320-0539, regarding illnesses and bereavements. Don’t miss a great opportunity to learn how to play BRIDGE as it keeps your mind alert. The 2015-2016 Bridge classes will resume on September 11th and will be held in the Dreiser Loop Retirees Clubroom 19 on Fridays. The (new) Beginners and Advanced 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 classes indicated. REMEMBER – a deposit, along with your name and telephone number, is required to reserve your trip &/or theatre seat. NO deposit, NO seat. Check/money order addressed to Retirees of Dreiser Loop. Committee members will be available in Dreiser clubroom 19 (718-3790377) on Mondays and/or Thursdays, 2:30-5:00 p.m. “A smile is the light in the window of your face that tells people you’re at home.” — Author Unknown —Claudette Davis

Co-op City Times / August 8, 2015

Reflections by Rabbi Solomon I. Berl Spiritual Leader of Young Israel Synagogue The Bible instructs us “You shall not appear before the Lord emptyhanded, but each one shall give according to the blessing that the Lord your G-d has bestowed upon you” (Deuteronomy 16:16-17). We measure a gift not by size but rather by the capacity of the giver. In certain instances a thousand dollars might be considered inconsequential, particularly if it is a tax write-off for a large corporation. On the other hand, a gift of $50 or $25 is a magnificent sum from someone in a low income bracket. Not that we could or should measure another’s gift, but certainly in our own consciences we

should determine when we are giving properly. In Jewish tradition the solicitor as well as the contributor is considered praiseworthy. Several years ago, someone was soliciting for a wellknown charity. As he was leaving he said, “Thank you for giving.” The donor replied, “Thank you for asking. You see, you made it easier for me to carry out my responsibility.” Anyone who works, gives, or does anything to help another human being in any way fulfills the meaning of the Biblical verse. To give is to help our fellow human beings and to honor the name of' G-d.

Men’s Club Traditional Synagogue

Men’s Club is going to run a trip to the Tropicana Casino in Atlantic City on Sunday, August 30. The COST: $35.00 per person with a $25.00 slot and a $5.00 food voucher. Player may use any machine or table. I would like to remind you that you need a Tropicana Casino Card or Government Photo ID card (such as a Driver or Non-Driver License or Passport) to get your bonus slot play. Payment is due by August 24th. Please send checks and make it out to the following: Men's Club Traditional Synagogue

of Co-op City 120 Erdman Place, Building 27B Bronx NY, 10475 We provide a free snack going, play games, and on the return trip, we show a movie. FOR RESERVATIONS CALL: Gary (718) 671-8424 or Bruce (718) 320-2234 (PLEASE NOTE PICK UP TIMES HAVE CHANGED): Einstein Loop 8:15 a.m., Asch Loop 8:25 a.m., Dreiser Loop 8:35 a.m. Everyone is invited to all our functions. We hope you will join us. Shalom! —Bruce Gitelson

Fr. Taylor and the congregation of St. Joseph’s cordially invite you to worship with us in Co-op City at 155 Dreiser Loop, lower level. All are welcome. Weekly Schedule: Sunday service with Holy Communion and Sunday School are both at 9 a.m. Every 4th Sunday, our children participate in the reading of the lessons and every 5th Sunday, our young adults assist in the service. Bible study is held each

Wednesday at 7 p.m. Choir rehearsal is on Thursday at 7 p.m. The (ECW) Episcopal Church Women meet immediately after service on the 1st Sunday of each month. Membership is open to all women of the church and dues are $2.00 per month. The men hold their meeting after service on the 2nd Sunday of each month. P.S. Summer Break: All groups will be on summer break for the month

Traditional Synagogue

Traditional Synagogue of Co-op City, Young Israel of Baychester, Section 5 at 120 Erdman Place (behind the lobby 27B), welcomes you to pray with them. Tel. for the Synagogue: 1718-379-6920. Note: Our office hours are on Thursday from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. and on Sunday from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. Candle Lighting on Friday, Aug. 14, is at 7:36 p.m. p.m. Shabbat ends on today, Saturday, Aug. 8, at 8:53 p.m. Coming Events From now through the summer, Friday night services will be held at 7 p.m. Services will be held today, Saturday, Aug. 1, at 9 a.m. Join Rabbi Daniel Sayani in prayer. We hope that you will sign up to sponsor a Kiddish to take place after services on Saturdays. August 16 – Due to the bad winter,

the Sisterhood brunch will take place at noon on Sunday, August 16. Must be paid-up prior to the Brunch. For Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, we are happy to announce that Cantor Ringel will be returning to us. Dues are due for both the synagogue and Sisterhood. Good and Welfare Happy birthday to Nora Singer. Keep open the date of November 8 for a Kosher Chinese luncheon. More details to follow at a later date. Best wishes to all celebrating special occasions this month. We have tree certificates “in Honor of” or “in Memory of” a special occasion or a condolence. The cost is $15 per tree. If you are feeling under the weather, we wish you all a speedy recovery. Mimi Berlofsky welcomes all calls at 347-427-4526. We look forward to seeing you soon. —Miriam Berlofsky

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

services start at 9 a.m., Rabbi Berl delivers his sermon at 10:30 a.m. The Rabbi’s class on the Ethics of Our Fathers begins one hour before sunset every Saturday afternoon. For office hours or any information you may seek, feel free to call (718) 671-2300 and leave your name, phone number and a brief message on the synagogue’s answering machine, and your call will be returned as soon as possible.

of August returning to regular schedule by Sunday, September 13. We look forward to welcoming everyone to service at 9:00 a.m. on Sunday, August 9, when we will celebrate the Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost. Outreach Program: We continue to collect non-perishable food for the feeding program at Grace Episcopal Church in West Farms. Please remem-

ber to donate. For additional information on all of the above, please call the church at 718320-0844. Or visit our website: http://www.st josephsepcbronx.org “The angel of the Lord encompasses those who fear him, * and he will deliver them.” —(Psalm 34:7) —M. Chambers

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Co-op City Baptist Church Rev. Dr. Sheldon E. Williams and the Co-op City Baptist Church family invites you to join us tomorrow at 9:00 a.m. for worship service. We invite you to worship, study, and pray with us. Summer schedule is in effect and there will be only one worship service at 9:00 a.m. This summer schedule will remain in effect until Sunday, September 13.

The Co-op City Baptist Church is located at 135 Einstein Loop Room 50. Our telephone number is 718-320-3774. Visit us on the web at www.coopcitybaptistchurch.org. Mid-week worship service and Bible study classes are on hiatus for the summer and will resume on Wednesday, September 9. Prayer Services are also

120 DeKruif Place (street level) Praise and Worship Begins at 9:30 a.m. Church Telephone (347) 346-5790 email: fatwcc@aol.com Weekly Worship Experiences: 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Service 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study Sunday Morning Worship 9:30 a.m. Teen Church 10:00 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. Afterschool Part-time Employment: We are seeking (2) School

Escorts to pick up children from P.S. 153 and P.S. 178 Monday-Friday from 2:15-3:15 p.m. and (3) H.S./College Tutors for K-8th Grade. These are paid positions for responsible, committed and dedicated people ONLY!! Please email your resume and/or transcript to fatwcc@aol.com. The program opens September 9th. Afterschool Enrollment: We will begin enrolling students in grades K-8 for our afterschool from August 1014th between the hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Space is limited as we have rollover enrollment from the last school year. We are screening applicants for students who listen and take direction well. This is an academic program which seeks to reinforce and strengthen students in the areas of ELA and Math. Registration fee is $25 and the weekly fee is $35 with a late pickup charge of $15 additional per week (until 6:30 p.m.). The program hours are 3 until 6 p.m. We welcome students with IEPs. Middle School students can arrive as early as 2:30 p.m.

Faith at Work Christian Church

Greater Love Baptist Church

"Do not give what is holy to the dogs; nor cast your pearls before swine, lest they trample them under their feet, and turn and tear you in pieces." Matthew 7:6 Spiritual Food For Thought: In your quest to find your people, those with whom you can feel connected, expect awkward moments. Transparency is not your first choice, but you must develop relationships with others through trust and compatible values. Your relationship with God is sacred and intimate. And, it must be protected from those who would desecrate what is holy for the sake of their own desire for attention. On behalf of Pastors Boyce and Carol Landrum and the Greater Love family, we welcome and encourage you to fellowship with us. Greater Love is a teaching, preaching, tithing, faith and Bible way ministry. We believe that anyone can be saved according to our foundational Scripture, Romans 10:9, “For if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.” Our vision is to change hearts, change minds and change lives by teaching you about the salvation that is graciously offered and freely given in Jesus Christ. Greater Love Baptist Church is conveniently located at 900 Co-op City Blvd. (Bldg 2A), on the ground level, Bronx, N.Y., 10475; main entrancered button. Free Parking is available in Garage #1 on Darrow Place August Calendar: Tomorrow, Sunday - August 9th: Right Hand of Fellowship Ceremony.

on hiatus and will resume on Friday, September 11. On Saturday, September 19, the 2016 Men’s and Women’s Day Committee will present a Fashion Show and Luncheon in Einstein Center (Room 38) from 2 to 5 p.m. For additional information or to purchase tickets please call 718-862-9243, 718-671-1918 or the

August 16th: “The Disciples Speak” – Students from the Discipleship Class share what they have learned during Part One of the program, together with Pastor Carol Landrum who will bring the Word. August 30th: Friends & Family Day-We invite our neighbors from the Co-op City community to fellowship with the Greater Love family. Each event takes place during our 11:00 Sunday Morning Worship Service Prayer Meetings: All are invited to attend our weekly prayer meetings held on Wednesday from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. Prayer warrior, Elder Vinetta Archer Dyer, will lead the fellowship. Weekly Schedule: Church Phone: 347-920-5607 Email: glcubc@optonline.net Sunday Bible School for Young People: 10:00 a.m. (sharp) Sunday Morning Worship: 11:00 a.m. Holy Communion – First Sunday Adult Bible Study/Discipleship Class: Tuesday Evenings: 7:00 p.m. Prayer Meeting: Wednesday Afternoon 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Training for Service - A Survey of the Bible: Thursdays at 7:00 p.m. Family Movie Nite: Third Friday: 6:30 p.m. (Resumes Sept.) Youth Bible Study/Rehearsal: 2nd & 4th Fri. at 6:30 p.m. (Resumes Sept.) We currently accept non-perishable and toiletry donations for our Food Pantry. Feel free to stop in or give us a call. God bless all in the community who continue to support our pantry and Christian library. —Pastor Carol

Better Youth Generation Performing Arts and Choir: We will be auditioning for 20 spots of youth between the ages of 7 and 18. This is a Christianbased group which will perform both Gospel and Inspirational materials throughout the five boroughs and lower-Westchester county. All graduating performers will receive a college scholarship. Auditions will be scheduled and held September 12th from noon-2 p.m. HOLD THE DATE 10th Church Anniversary: We would like to invite you to celebrate the life of our church on October 10 for our Anniversary Luncheon at Maestro's where the Rev. Dr. Demetrius Carolina will be our guest preacher at noon. Adult tickets are $65 and children up to 12, $35. On Sunday October 11th at 9:30 a.m. the Rev. Dr. Carl Washington, Jr. will be our guest preacher. We are so excited with how God has used us in the community! This is our first celebration in 10 years because we wanted to actually do work on God's behalf and the com-

church at 718-320-3774. The Co-op City Baptist Church exists to glorify God and to establish a living community of people who follow the teachings of Jesus the Christ through worship, prayer, Bible study and fellowship. We seek to meet the spiritual and physical needs of the church through ministry. —Hattie L. Lucas munity before celebrating. 2nd Worship Service: Beginning October 18th at 12:00 p.m. We will be adding an additional worship service!! It will be a non-traditional Free 2 Worship Hour of Power!! We are so excited!! Like our current worship service, this will be for everyone!!! If you love Jesus and for whatever reason have felt marginalized and kept from him, this is for you!! If you're trying to start or grow a business and need godly-encouragement and inspiration, this is for you!! If you are raising a family and want the guidance of the Holy Spirit, this is for you!! Prepare to join us!! If you are in between churches and want to take an active role in our preparation for this new move of God, please email Pastor Jenkins expressing your interest at fatwcc@aol.com. God will be praised!! Remember it's never about us but always about the goodness of the Lord. —Pastor Deborah D. Jenkins

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

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Open to: Internal Applicants Only Time Period: July 28 to August 6, 2015 Original date posted: July 28, 2015 Job Reference #: 15-47 The Human Resources Department must receive request for transfer/promotion by Aug. 6, 2015. Employees are responsible for submitting the transfer forms in person to the Human Resources Department. Employees who are promoted will receive the applicable rate scale for this position. Parking Facilities Assistant Director Ideal candidate will be assigned to Riverbay’s on-site Parking Facilities Office. Ideal candidate will perform all Assistant Director duties. Position responsible for managing, coordinating and maintaining the operations of an in-house administered parking facility in an efficient and courteous manner in accordance with all Riverbay Parking guidelines and standards. This position requires the supervision of others. Candidate must be detail oriented coupled with excellent customer service skills. Job Description: Ideal candidate will: • Responsible for providing operational directions to

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

• Perform interviews and process hiring recommendations of department job applicants. • Represent the Parking Facilities Dept. at the Cooperator Orientation meetings • Represent the Parking Facilities Dept. at Board of Directors meetings Job Requirements: HS Diploma or equivalent is required/college degree is a plus; Candidate should have a working knowledge in Microsoft Office that includes MS Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint & Adobe products; Candidate should be able to type 30 to 40 wpm; Must be available for emergency work; Must be able to read and write in English; Bi-Lingual is a plus; Must have Valid Driver’s License in NY, NJ, CT or PA; Knowledge of Yardi is a plus. Testing Requirements: Drug Screening Test, Background check Days and Hours: Monday – Friday; Hours will vary between 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. How to Apply: Applications are given out at the below address from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. All applicants are advised to submit a resume along with the application.

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gesture in a public place can be charged with Disorderly Conduct. Disturbing a lawful assembly or meeting of persons also constitutes Disorderly Conduct. Anyone who creates a hazardous or physically offensive condition by any act which serves no legitimate purpose is also guilty of disorderly conduct. Persons who obstruct vehicular or pedestrian traffic or who congregate with other persons in a public place and refuses to comply with a lawful order of the police to disperse are also guilty of Disorderly Conduct. By enforcing Disorderly Conduct around the buildings, malls and garages the Public Safety Department eliminates loitering. Any contraband recovered in a search subsequent to arrest can result in additional criminal charges. By keeping the malls and buildings free of loitering a high quality of life is maintained. The New York City Penal Law states that is illegal for anyone to possess, use, sell or manufacture controlled substances within New York City. Enforcement of these laws is essential to maintaining a high quality of life within Co-op City. Controlled substance laws range from Criminal Possession of Marijuana, a violation, to Criminal sale of a controlled substance, an A-

MetroCard Bus to visit Co-op City this month

The MetroCard Bus will be visiting all three Co-op City locations again this month, enabling customers to sign up for or refill their Reduced-Fare MetroCard, purchase or add money to an existing MetroCard, and purchase E-Z Pass On the Go tags. On Thursday, August 20, the MetroCard bus will be at the Bartow Mall on Co-op City Blvd. (in front of the Bingo Hall and the eyecare center), from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.; at Dreiser Loop (Park on Debs Place) from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and Einstein Loop (Elgar Place) from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. The MetroCard Bus, which stops in Co-op City, travels around the city, stopping at senior citizen centers, shopping centers and along major bus routes. Customers can handle all of their MetroCard needs, whether it is applying for or refilling a Reduced-Fare MetroCard, buying or refilling a regular MetroCard or asking MetroCard-related questions. Senior citizens and people with disabilities may apply for the Reduced-Fare MetroCard on the Bus. They will need photo ID and seniors must show proof of age (at least 65 years old). For more MetroCard information, please visit MTA’s website at www.mta.info and click on Fares and Tolls.

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1 felony. The charges vary based on the type and weight of the drug. The issuance of a New York City Universal Summons is considered an arrest. A Co-op City Community Complaint is also issued for Anti-Social Conduct to residents for any arrests within the community. This fine starts out at $125. Fines double for each repeat violation. The fees can be automatically added to the monthly carrying charges. After numerous Community Complaints a family may face eviction. This is another tool which is utilized to maintain a high quality of life and a low crime rate within Co-op City. This explains why it is important for cooperators to call the Department of Public Safety when they observe any suspicious activity. It is also important that parents make certain that children and guests refrain from loitering or engaging in disorderly conduct. 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. Summer school and camp are open, drive safely. Never pass a stopped school bus with its red lights flashing. Share the road safely with bicycles, skaters and pedestrians. Bicyclists should give pedestrians the same level of courtesy they expect from motorists. If you see anything suspicious, notify the proper authorities. Always remember, if you see something, say something. Call 911 and the Department of Public Safety at (718) 671-3050 or online at www.ccpd.us. Callers may remain anonymous when giving information.

Co-op City Department of Public Safety (718) 671-3050 www.ccpd.us If you SEE something, SAY something!

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