Co-op City Times 08/15/15

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Riverbay’s water safety plan protects Co-op City residents during legionella outbreak in South Bronx Vol. 50 No. 32

As the city and state struggled to get a handle on the widespread legionella outbreak in the South Bronx that claimed 12 lives and sickened 121, government officials were surprised to learn that legionella bacteria is prevalent throughout the Bronx, that at least 20 cooling towers in the county tested positive for the legionella bacteria, that no central registry of cooling towers in the city exists, and that regular testing and reporting of bacteria levels in cooling towers is not required by existing law.

As a result, government officials were urged to consider the water safety plan in place at Co-op City as a model for all cooling towers in the City of New York.

In the past, Riverbay followed industry standards for water treatment and conBY ROZAAN BOONE

Saturday, August 15, 2015

tinuously employed an outside water treatment company to chemically treat and test the water in its cooling tower.

After an outbreak of legionella in the Bronx last year, Riverbay increased its monitoring, reporting and water treatment efforts above industry standards. Working with one of the top scientists in the field, Riverbay developed a protocol which provides that water in the cooling tower is tested 7 days a week to ensure proper chemistry is maintained, and that cooling tower water is sampled monthly for bacteria by an independent, certified laboratory proficient in legionella detection.

As news spread of the South Bronx outbreak in late July, Riverbay’s monthly sample was collected on July 29 and

Section 5 Fun Day is next Saturday, Aug. 22

The Section 5 Association will present their 2nd annual Family Fun Day next Saturday, August 22, 12 to 6 p.m. on the Section 5 Greenway and the day promises to be full of family-oriented activities, giveaways and wholesome entertainment.

The Section 5 Association, com-

BY ROZAAN BOONE

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posed of the presidents of the associations of Buildings 26 through 35, as well as the Earhart Lane Town-houses, is inviting the entire comm-unity to attend the event and enjoy the activities that have been planned which are geared towards (Continued on page 4)

Public Safety begins regular use of body cameras during patrols Body cameras worn by some Co-op City Public Safety officers during their duty shifts will go fully operational starting on Monday, Aug. 17.

“The body camera program will be in full effect on Monday,” said Public Safety Chief Frank Apollo. “It’s still in the roll-out phase involving 25 cameras and down the road, if it proves successful, we will expand it.

“We are continuing to work to make the Public Safety Department transparent by implementing this advanced technology equipment here in Co-op City and we will continue to do so as more innovative tools become available to help us protect the community as well as our officers,” Chief Apollo said.

A certain amount of cameras will be available for some of the officers on each shift. The other cameras not in use on a shift need to be recharged or downloaded. More storage space will

BY JIM ROBERTS

be required for the videos as more cameras are purchased. A trial period using two cameras in January proved very successful, Chief Apollo said.

At its April 22 meeting, the Riverbay Board of Directors unanimously approved a program calling for the placement of body cameras on Co-op City’s Public Safety officers. The cameras and maintenance program are being purchased from Taser International, Inc., one of two camera technologies tried out by the Public Safety Department during two limited thirty-day trial periods this past winter.

During the vast amount of time that each officer equipped with a camera is on patrol, the cameras will not be turned on. The cameras are only activated according to policies established

by Public Safety. The cameras can be activated with just the push of a button (Continued on page 2)

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HUD demands Riverbay Board select outside managing agent by end of August A federal agency that gained oversight authority of Co-op City in November, 2012 through the community’s $621 million mortgage refinancing has directed the Riverbay Board of Directors in a July 31st letter to select an outside management company two weeks from now or face consequences.

The battle between the Riverbay Board and the mortgage holders has been ongoing for the past three months and could be headed for a face-to-face meeting, according to the Board’s First Vice President, Linda Berk.

With the Riverbay Board President Cleve Taylor out of the country on vacation, Berk said this is exactly what the president has been looking forward to – an opportunity to sit down and meet with the three agencies.

“The letter was a balanced approach to HCR and HUD’s concerns, but most importantly, they offered Riverbay the opportunity to sit down and discuss our wants and needs,” said First Vice President Berk. “As a community, we’re looking forward to them hearing our concerns and considering other options.”

In the July 31 letter sent from the HUD

BY JIM ROBERTS

regional office in New York City, Board President Taylor is ordered to “… provide both HUD and HCR with the name of a proposed new management agent …” within 30 days.

The letter to Board President Taylor states: “Failure to take corrective action may result in issuance of a Notice of Violation of Regulatory Agreement, and the Oversight Entities [HUD, Wells Fargo and HCR] may pursue any and all available remedies, either jointly or severally.” The letter from HUD does not specify what actions that might include.

This is the second such letter sent to the Board this year. The Board received a similar letter dated May 15 from the state supervisory agency HCR making the same demand. “Please be advised that further delay in selecting a management agent runs the risk that Riverbay will receive a ‘notice of non-monetary default’ under the mortgage and that the lender will seek all appropriate remedies,” the HCR letter stated.

Wells Fargo provided the $621 million mortgage refinancing that reduced Co-op City’s mortgage interest payments by millions of dollars and provided funding

Riverbay Open House Job Fair for temp positions Tuesday, Aug. 18 (Continued on page 2)

(See page 7 “Opportunities at Co-op City.”)

Boiler Transport

New boiler on its way…The massive 150-ton boiler that was custom-built at the manufacturer’s plant in Oklahoma was loaded onto a trailer this week for transport to a barge for the first league of its 31-day journey to Co-op City. The shallow barge will take the boiler to Louisiana, then travel though the Gulf and the Atlantic and reload to an ocean-going vessel which will then bring the boiler to the Port of New Jersey.

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HUD Letter

to complete major repairs. HUD provided a guarantee of the mortgage, along with HCR and New York City.

Since removing the previous managing agent, Marion Scott Real Estate, Inc. last November, an ad hoc committee of the Riverbay Board conducted an extensive search process to consider hiring a replacement managing agent.

The Board completed its search, but did not select any of the three final candidates in a consensus vote at an Emergency Open Board meeting held on May 28 at a packed Bartow Center in front of more than 300 shareholders.

At that meeting, Riverbay General Counsel Jeffrey Buss explained that the November, 2012 mortgage refinancing deal with Wells Fargo requires the Board to hire a qualified managing agent with at least five years of comparable experience.

Since then, Board President Taylor has written to HCR seeking to sit down and meet with representatives from HUD, Wells Fargo and HCR to discuss his recommendation that Riverbay selfmanage Co-op City without an outside managing agent.

The July 31 HUD letter, which includes the subject line “Unauthorized Self-Management and Failure to Make Critical and Non-Critical Repairs,” also alleges that Riverbay has failed to meet deadlines to complete repairs specified in the original November, 2012 mortgage documents.

“Of particular concern is the fact that there has been no progress on the required improvements to the retail storefronts, the high rise entrances have not been made accessible, and no plan (alternative or otherwise) is in place for removal of the garage beams,” the HUD letter states. The letter also claims that 159 apartments (out of 15,372 in Co-op City) have not yet had smoke detectors and GFI outlets installed as required.

Body cameras

and they have the ability to record activity that happened even as long as 30 seconds before the camera was even activated, according to the presentation made by Taser in December.

Chief Apollo said most officers gained experience with the policy and the use of the body cameras with the two-month long trial periods earlier this year. He said the cameras will be in use on each shift and roughly a third of the officers on each shift will be equipped with the cameras.

The department experimented with varying types of cameras, including two types provided by Taser – one that is worn on the officer’s chest and the other that attaches to a uniform collar.

Apollo said that it has been decided that the chest camera best suits the department’s needs.

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In his President’s Report published in the July 11 edition of the Co-op City Times, Board President Taylor outlined why he believes no new managing agent was selected by the Board at the May 28 Emergency Open Board Meeting.

“Three companies were recommended by the Ad Hoc Committee at the end of the leveling process, and during the second round of interviews which, this time, included the full Board of Directors, the 3 candidates were asked very specific questions relative to the work they would be performing as our property managers,” the Board President wrote.

“In addition, and equally as important, we asked to meet and hear from staff each company intended to place onsite.

After 2 to 3 hours of interviewing the limited onsite staff they each provided, and after our internal deliberations, the Riverbay Board could not in good faith recommend any of the companies.

“Not only did we find the candidates to be grossly unprepared and, in some cases, unresponsive, but the level of onsite staffing being provided simply did not meet the standards required to complement the professionals we already have working at Co-op City and those areas we have identified for change within the corporation to maximize efficient delivery of services to shareholders in the most cost effective manner,” Board President Taylor wrote.

“In addition, I believe no bidder had adequate experience managing a comparably sized Mitchell-Lama development with the scope and complexities needed for Co-op City,” he concluded.

Taylor also outlined his proposal to supplement the existing, experienced Riverbay management personnel with new management hires to allow Riverbay to self-manage the development. In addition, he offered to institute semiannual independent management re-

views conducted “… by a Certified Public Accounting firm or any other entity decided on to add comfort to the Division of Housing and Community Renewal, Lending Institution and the shareholders of Co-op City.”

However, both the May 15 HCR letter and the July 15 HUD letter categorically rule out any option of self-management and demand that the Riverbay Board comply with the terms of the mortgage and hire outside management.

The July 31 HUD letter to Board President Taylor states: “Please note, the Oversight Entities have reviewed your June 17, 2015 letter … in which you make an argument to continue self-man-

agement of Co-op City. It is the Oversight Entities collective determination that Riverbay Corporation cannot and will not be approved to manage this property …

“HUD and HCR retain absolute authority to approve or deny management agents and to direct the type of agent an owner must utilize,” the letter continues. “HUD and HCR have determined that Co-op City may not self-manage due to actual and implied conflicts of interest as well as the level of expertise that is needed to manage a project of this size and scope.

The July 31 HUD letter is signed by a representative from HUD, HCR and Wells Fargo.

Heartfelt thank you We, the family of Al Shapiro, would like to express our sincere gratitude and heartfelt appreciation for the outpouring of love, support, well wishes and sympathy that has been shown to our family during this very difficult time. We have always known how much Al loved Co-op City and how proud he was of the accomplishments he was a part of during his time of service on the Riverbay Board of Directors. What we didn’t know, however, was how loved Al was by so many. Over 800 people paid their respects to our family, telling story after story of how Al touched their lives.

We want to send a special thanks to the Riverbay Board, management and staff for all of their tremendous support. It will never be forgotten that the Public Safety Ceremonial Unit served as Honor Guard at Al’s funeral. We know that he would have been very pleased and he was smiling down on us all that day.

Thank you, once again, from the bottom of our hearts.

—Joyce Shapiro, children and grandchildren

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A system for the daily review of all material captured by the body cameras has been established, Chief Apollo said. “Co-op City now has this advanced technology before many, if not most, major metropolitan police departments,” he said.

Chief Apollo researched and lobbied for his department’s use of body cameras since 2013, well before the recent string of tragic incidents involving violent confrontations between municipal police officers and the public.

The resolution, as submitted by Board President Cleve Taylor and seconded by Director Helen Atkins, calls for the purchase of body cameras, related equipment, a five-year maintenance program and licensing all at a cost of slightly more than $48,000.

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Free stage reading of off-Broadway show

A free staged reading of Futurology the Musical, an off-Broadway show penned by Anthony J. Dixon, a Co-op City resident, and Sandra J. Barnes, will be presented by Paper to Pen Productions at the Dreiser Auditorium on Friday, September 11 at 7:30 p.m.

In addition to writing the play, Dixon also composed the music and lyrics to the production, which is executive produced by Linda C. Hawkins and co-directed and choreographed by Nubia Santos with casting by Hillary Hawkins.

If you cannot make the Sept. 11th reading in Co-op City, Futurology the Musical will be staged at the Harlem School of the Arts on Friday, Sept. 18 through Sunday, Sept. 20 and features a talented cast of actors and singers.

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Fair, Sept. 12

The Riverbay Fund will present the annual Co-op City Community Fair on Sunday, Sept. 12, noon – 6 p.m. on the Section 5 Greenway and all are invited to attend.

There will be great items on sale from a wide selection of vendors; food, drinks, games and prizes and much, much more. Music will be provided by Orquesta Lirica.

For vendor information, please call the Riverbay Community Relations Department at (718) 3203300, Ext. 3532. Applications can be picked up at the Riverbay administrative office at 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475.

Seniors, are you getting all your benefits?

If you are not sure if you’re receiving all of the benefits, come to the JASA NORC Office at 2049 Bartow Avenue on Friday, August 28 and September 11 & 25, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. when LiveOn NY Benefits Specialists will be on-site to help you check up, learn more and apply for Medicare, SCRIE, SNAP, HEAP and other benefits you may be eligible for.

To make the most of your time, bring copies of documents that verify your identity; address/lease; total household income (Social Security award letter, income tax returns; housing expenses (rent/mortgage); utilities and medical expenses.

For more information, please call (347) 815-5930 or email benefits@ liveon-ny.org.

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NY Urban League academic scholarship set up in memory of Co-op City resident

BY ROZAAN BOONE

The Kevin Shaw Jr. Memorial Scholarship, administered by the New York Urban League, has been established by the family of the Co-op City resident who passed on June 24, 2015 at the age of 26.

Kevin, Jr. grew up in the community and was a role model to many young people. He had a charismatic personality, an entrepreneurial mindset and a motivational drive, qualities inculcated by his parents, Sakeena and Kevin, Sr., who impressed the value of hard work and perseverance in their children at an early age and emphasized that “education is the key to success.”

“My belief is that God created everyone with a special purpose; we may not know or understand what it may be, but we do know that it touches the hearts and souls of others, creating a better world for all people,” said Sakeena.

“Kevin was a great son; he was a spirited, cultured, charismatic, intelligent and selfless individual. He had a strong passion for life and a stronger compassion for the lives of others.”

As a youngster, Kevin received an academic scholarship and was enrolled in the Honors Program at Rice High School

Kevin T. Shaw, Jr. (1988 - 2015)

where he played basketball for four years.

He also won a full academic scholarship, as well as the New York Urban League’s Whitney M. Young, Jr. Scholarship, and a YMCA Scholarship, among others, to pursue his undergraduate studies at Fairfield University earning his Bachelor of Science degree with a double major in Finance and Accounting.

Upon graduation, Kevin, Jr. began his professional career at the Royal Bank of Scotland and KMR LLP, a

CPA firm in New York City, where he honed his accounting skills. During the 2010-2011 season, Kevin returned to basketball serving as an assistant coach at Concordia College.

In 2012, Kevin and Gareth Little created “The Circle, LLC,” a sports and entertainment brokerage company, serving as the company’s Chief Executive Officer.

Kevin, Jr. was listed among the 2012 Movers & Shakers in the Dec./Jan., 2013 issue of NV Magazine (New Vision in Business), a national, bi-monthly business magazine geared towards urban professionals, entrepreneurs and forward thinkers. During that interview, he was asked, “What’s the hardest lesson you’ve learned in business?” His response: “The hardest lesson I have learned and I think we all must learn is to be careful who you interact with or trust…Find the right people who are willing and knowledgeable to advise you and listen, but be yourself.”

In 2013, with his Master’s in Business Administration in hand from George Washington University, Kevin began to explore other ventures while continuing to serve as CEO at The Circle.

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Bronx Makes Strides against Breast Cancer

BY LAURETTA J. JAYSURA

morning continental-style breakfast in support of survivors, family and friends of breast cancer.

With “passion, purpose, promise” (called the three Ps) ACS has donated over $4 million across the country towards research and life changing discoveries. They are the second largest funders of cancer research with the government being the first. This Bronx breakfast championed survivors and provided an opportunity to thank the many flagship event and media sponsors, along with other ACS supporters

and fundraisers, in the continuous fight against breast cancer. Additionally, team leaders and/or walkers for the October 18 Making Strides Against Breast Cancer of the Bronx Walk were recruited and asked to join in this fight.

Information and online registration provided at http://makingstrideswalk .org/bronx.

Engelman said she was happy to report the encouraging news that more than ever, this year, people are surviving this dreaded disease. “Help us finish the fight,” she implored the attendees.

The official kickoff breakfast for Making Strides Against Breast Cancer was held Wednesday, August 5 at the Villa Barone Manor in Throggs Neck, Bronx, NY. This event, sponsored by the American Cancer Society (ACS), is a powerful way to raise awareness and funds to end breast cancer. Recent studies show that in 2015, 231,840 women in America are expected to be newly diagnosed with breast cancer; it is the second leading cause of cancer death in women.

“We want to finish this fight,” Ashley Engelman, Director of Media Relations and host for the morning event said, adding that no one in the Bronx has to go through it alone.

Villa Barone, a popular Bronx catering hall, was beautifully decorated from the front door throughout with the ACS signature color of pink. The crowd of well over one hundred was excited and enthusiastic as friends greeted one another and made new ones. Engelman thanked The August 5th ACS breakfast championed survivors and provided an opportunity to thank everyone for their attendance and event supporters and media sponsors for their role in helping to fight breast cancer. for coming out to such an early Photo by Lauretta Jaysura

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Section 5 Fun Day

celebrating the children, youth, Co-op City families and simply getting to know your neighbors.

There will be free hot dogs, snow cones, cotton candy and popcorn, among other items, while supplies last, so come early. There will also be games and competitions for children and adults on the greenway, and trophies will be awarded to the winners.

Face painters and clowns will be available for the entertainment of the children, and even a petting zoo, courtesy of Kenny from the Einstein Loop barber shop. Free school supplies will also be distributed until depleted.

For those who wish to showcase their

Activities On August 1, our executive committee presented our scholarship winners, Mr. Solomon Reed and Ms. Ayanna Lowery, with a $500 gift card each, and our runnerup winner, Ms. Chelsea McWillis, was presented with a $250 gift card. This totals $1,250 as our building’s contribution toward higher education. Thanks to our executive members’ hard work and your support on our various fundraiser events that helped make this possible. Special thanks once again to Diane Windley for her continued dedication as Scholarship Committee Chairperson.

Our Ice Cream Social was well attended.As always, thanks to Ms. Scott (her visiting granddaughter) and Jackie who worked as champs throughout the day.

Co-op City Times / August 15, 2015 talents, there will be an Open Mike session and the only stipulation is that your performance should be clean and rated “G.” Throughout the day, there will be performances and demonstrations by community groups, which include the Velocity Track Club, the Section 5 Teen Center, the Marvelous Minors, the Bartow Gents, the Co-op Baptist Church Praise Dancers, Kids 4 Christ; the Church of the New Vision youth choir, and the Baychester Library. In addition, the New York City Fire and Parks Department will be in attendance with informational literature and give-aways. DJ Smooth will provide the music to liven up the atmos-

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phere and keep everyone on their feet.

Apart from the entertainment and activities, the Riverbay Community Relations Department and City Comptroller Scott Stringer have partnered with State Assembly members Ruth Hassell-Thompson and Michael Benedetto, City Councilman Andy King and AARP New York to bring the mobile shred truck to Section 5, 120 Erskine Place, on Saturday, Aug. 22, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. or until the truck is full.

If you have documents with personal or sensitive information that you would like to get rid of, arrive early. This is a free service and there is a 3 box limit per household.

Donizetti Building Four Association

Also, thanks to “Mr. Marvin” who kept our music tuned up. The lines were long and full of children and adults appreciating the ice cream on a hot day. Thank you to everyone who helped make this a successful event.

Trip We will be going to the Ace in the Hole in Patterson, NJ on September 19, to see a tribute to Tina Turner, What’s Love Got To Do With It , starring Latrice Cherry. Also on stage will be comedian Melvin George II. We will have a family- style menu: fresh garden salad, rolls, corn chowder, braised tips of beef, roast chicken, potatoes, vegetable medley, dessert, coffee/tea and unlimited soda, plus 2 complimentary drinks. There will be live music, dancing and lots of fun and…Oh don’t forget, the

Boutique Corner.

If you would like to join us, we still have a few seats available. A deposit of $25 is needed to hold your seat as soon as possible, but no later than August 22nd.

The final payment is due on or before Sept.

8th. The total cost of the trip is $80. The bus will leave at 9:30 a.m. sharp from 120 Donizetti Place, so please be on time. For more information, you may contact Yvonne, (718) 671-6922; Mary, (718) 671-0425, or Diane, (347) 275-7565.

Nominations Election time for officers for our building association is approaching. You will be able to make nomination for officers at our next meeting on September 10. Start now

The Section 5 Association is still looking for volunteers to help serve food and monitor games and other activities planned for the day. An organizing meeting will be held this Thursday, August 20 in the Section 5 association meeting room on the ground level of Building 33 at 7 p.m.

If you are interested in volunteering your time to help make the day a success, please attend.

Parents and guardians of youth under the age of 18 will have to sign a waiver for their children to participate in games.

The rain date for the Section 5 Annual Family Fun Day is Saturday, August 29, noon to 6 p.m.

to think about nominating yourself or someone else you would like to see as a candidate for a position on the board. The election will be held at our October monthly meeting. It is important to come because your presence and vote will determine the outcome.

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

Remember, this is our home. “If you see something, say something.”

—Yvonne Burrus (DW)

Co-op City Times / August 15, 2015

It’s happening in Co-op City

Matthew does it again!

Co-op City Spotlight

Saving Lives

Shareholders once again answered the call and donated blood during a Blood Bank held by Hudson Valley Blood Services on Aug. 13 in room 31 at the Bartow Center. Brian, one of the many Co-op City residents who contributed “I donate whenever I can. It’s important to help and save someone’s life.”

Photos by Shayna Persaud

Public Safety Training

This year’s class of Public Safety recruits learned the effects of pepper spray firsthand during one of their training sessions in front of the Bartow Center on Aug. 7. This first class of recruits trained by new Public Safety Training Director Lt. Shelda Williams graduates on Sept. 11.

Photos by Shayna Persaud

Building 13 Association

Building 13 would like to send their condolences to the family of Al Shapiro, former Riverbay Board President and Board member. He was a pillar in the community and served us all well over the years. Sleep in peace.

Reminder: Foxwoods and Tanger Outlet Stores trip is scheduled for October 3, leaving from 100 Casals Place at 8:00 a.m. The cost is $65. Payment is due on August 28. The Tanger Outlets is located on the premises of Foxwoods and recently opened with over 80 brand name stores such as Coach, Crocs, Easy Spirit, Eddie Bauer, JCrew, Kids Apparel, Michael Kors, NY & Co., Old Navy and Torrid to name a few.

Join us as we go shopping, dining and gaming. The trip includes the casino stay with a bonus (offered by the casino and subject to change), luncheon buffet and shopping with special discount booklets.

Get on the bus with us and have some fun!

Seats go fast so don’t miss out.

Join us at Rivers Run Community Garden for Perfect Peace by the Waterfront, a free writing workshop. Mother Nature at its best will get your emotional and spiritual juices flowing. The next sessions will be held on August 16 and the 23rd at 5:30 p.m. (weather permitting).

Checks for Building 13 events should be made payable to Building 13 Assoc., Inc. and mailed to Building 13 Assoc., 100 Casals Place #32K, Bronx, NY 10475. For information, contact Gail Sharbaan, Treasurer at 718-671-3801 or Leslie Peterson at 718-320-1370. Our website is http://www.bldg13assoc.com or e-mail us at building13assoc@yahoo.com.

As always, thanks for making our team work.

—Leslie Peterson

Thirteen year old Co-op City resident Matthew Miller participated in the New York City Kickin’ It Free Youth Martial Arts Tournament at the Al Oerter Recreation Center in Flushing, Queens last Sunday, August 9. Matthew, a black sash who has been nominated for induction into the prestigious U.S.A. International Black Belt Hall of Fame in the youth division, took 2nd place in Kata (forms), 2nd place weapons, and 3rd place sparring at the Kickin’ It Free tournament. Matthew is a resident of Building 22.

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Letters to the Editor To the Editor: Henny Penny is coming home to roost! Riverbay General Counsel was ignored when he told the Board the loan documents required professional outside management. The Board Treasurer and self-proclaimed legal analyst and the Board majority’s misguided decisions supporting the Treasurer and Board President have again been answered in a not-so “top secret” letter to Riverbay.

Signed by HUD, HCR and Wells Fargo, it puts the kibosh on their unfounded notions.

The letter is entitled “Unauthorized self-management and failure to make critical and non-critical repairs” at Co-op City. It gives the Board until August 30th to come up with a plan which To the Editor: It is with a heavy heart that I pen these words of condolences to the family of my friend, Al Shapiro; all my memories of Al are good. He was a big man with a big heart. He was the person who encouraged me to run and become a member of the Riverbay Board of Directors. When I became a member, his only advice to me was to always do what I believe is right and best for Co-op To the Editor: I believe Riverbay Corporation urgently needs to be more proactive about ensuring our cooling towers are free of legionella bacteria. Not only are 60,000 residents vulnerable, but also a large number of individual health care providers, medical and dental centers, and shop owners. After two cases in Co-op City some time ago, the bacteria has spread to the South Bronx and

Fearing sad days ahead the government agencies and bank “at their sole discretion” will approve or dismiss. The only proposal they universally reject is continued self-management of Co-op City. “It is the Oversight Entities collective determination that Riverbay Corporation cannot and will not be approved to manage this property.”

The letter clearly indicates that management hasn’t even finished getting new smoke detectors and electrical outlets finished in all apartments even after they were given a 6-month extension. Or the new lobby doors. Or the garage beam removals.

Maybe the government and bank also know about the Board’s investing $50,000 of our rent dollars to subsidize a Director’s so-called youth program

Remember the good times City and its residents. Al was a true friend. We were always happy to see each other when our paths crossed.

To Al’s loving wife, Joyce, and their family, I wish to say Al always spoke highly of you all when we sat from time to time and talked about the ups and downs of life. I’m so sorry I was unable to attend his funeral and pay my respects to you and the memory of Al. I was in the hospital and did not learn

We must be vigilant

Riker's Island. We don't know if any bacteria stayed behind or came back here. No recent test results have been reported to the community.

The NYC Health Department is offering free kits to landlords to get their towers tested, submit the kits free of charge to the Health Department which will send back the results in a few days.

In the interests of public safety and security, this should be done immed-

that doesn’t exist outside her fantasy.

It’s to be sited in a space which HUD disapproved, twice!

Maybe they read about the Board’s attempt to donate Riverbay funds for a Bronx Democratic Party shin-dig.

They tried, but Riverbay rules forbid it. So a vendor bought them entry. Of course, that’s both a conflict of interest for the Board and the vendor.

I believe it’s these things – and much more – that brings the government and bank to write, “… Riverbay Corporation cannot and will not be approved to manage this property.” I fear sad days ahead may be coming to Co-op City thanks to this Board and their shenanigans.

—Charles Rosen of his passing until last weekend.

However, I want you and the family to remember all the years and the good times within those years that God allowed both you and Al to enjoy together. So when those moments of pain appear because he is not there, remember the good times you had.

May the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob be with you and your family always.

—Alonzo Newton iately, either online or by calling 1-888769-7243. Hopefully, those test results will then be published so everyone can be assured we are not in danger.

The City Council is drafting legislation to regulate testing of cooling towers. Hopefully, Riverbay Directors will speedily, at minimum, adopt a resolution directing exactly who is responsible and accountable for compliance with all such legislation. —Sally Kya-Hill

Reminder - Carrying charge box hours

Shareholders are reminded that the rent boxes open on the morning of the first business day of the month and close at midnight on the 10th of the month, which is the last day to pay your carrying charges before a late fee is accessed. If the 10th of the month falls on a weekend or holiday, the rent boxes remain open through the next business day.

—Riverbay Management

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

718-671-3050 Article SIXTH of your Occupancy Agreement provides, in part, that your lease automatically renews for an additional three (3) year period. You need to do nothing if you want your lease to extend for another three (3) year period. If you will be moving out at the end of your lease, notify Riverbay, in writing, Attention: Sales Support Office, 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475, ninety (90) days prior to lease expiration.

Important Notice to Shareholders of Building 24 Building 24

Current Lease Expiration Date

New 3 yr.

Expiration Date

120 Benchley Place

Aug. 31, 2015

Aug. 31, 2018

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Co-op City Times / August 15, 2015

Public Safety Report

CCPD offers safety tips for college students

BY LIEUTENANT PAM APOLLO As back to school time approaches, it is important for students going off to college to be sure they are as safe away from home as they are at home. The United States Senate, the House of Representatives and most states recognize September as Campus Safety Month. Campus and off campus living presents a set of hazards for young adults. By being aware of the hazards and taking steps to protect against them, students can be safe while attending college. As we approach the end of August, some students are still packing up while some are on their way to orientation this weekend.

Make certain that the student has a plan of action, including at least two different exit routes wherever they are. About one quarter of all university housing fires occur in September and October, so it is best to start off the school year prepared to avoid a problem. All residents of the dwelling should be aware of the plan. A portable smoke and carbon dioxide detector which plugs into an outlet is a good item to bring along to college. Purchasing and learning how and when to use a fire extinguisher is a good idea especially if cooking facilities exist. Never try to extinguish a large fire, it is always best to leave and call 9-1-1.

From January of 2000 to the present, there have been 90 fatal fires that have occurred on a college campus, in fraternities or sororities or in off-campus housing within 3-miles of the campus. College related fires have claimed a total of 170 victims since 2000. During the school year 2014-2015, there were a total of 4 campus-related fires with deaths. This is the same as the previous year which was a part of a decreasing pattern which, with the exception of two years ago, seems to be the trend. This number needs to be zero each and every year. This can be achieved with education and prevention.

This past year, all of the deaths occurred in off-campus housing. Historically, 87% of campus fire deaths occur in off-campus housing. Residence hall, sororities and fraternities were also affected. Lack of automatic fire sprinklers and missing or disabled smoke alarms were factors which contributed to some of the fatalities. Careless disposal of smoking materials and impaired judgment from alcohol consumption or drug use were also to blame in some fires.

College students are known to be on a limited budget, but make sure whatever housing your student selects has a working smoke and carbon monoxide detector. These can readily be purchased at any large retailer or hardware store. Many come with lifetime batteries and can last for up to 10 years with no battery changes required. Be sure to include a smoke detector on your Back to College shopping list.

More information about campus fire safety can be obtained on the Campus Firewatch website at www.campus-firewatch.com. Campus Firewatch is a national newsletter focusing on campus fire safety issues. They have been a leader in raising awareness of the importance of fire safety at our nation’s campuses. Campus Firewatch has also been the catalyst for numerous projects and efforts over the years. Campus Firewatch believes that a student with fire safety knowledge can change the outcome of an otherwise fatal fire.

Additional resources have been made available by a $497,000 grant by the Department of Homeland Security. This money has been used to put on fire safety education pamphlets as well as a website www.igot2kno.org. This website has valuable information and videos especially designed for young adults.

Videos on the website include a survivor’s fire story and how alcohol use can increase fire risk. The website is put out by The People’s Burn Foundation and has groups on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube. Every year, awareness of this hazard increases. If your child is going off to col-

lege, be sure to take steps to insure their safety.

College students also need to be aware of the fact that callers with bad intentions may intentionally target blocks of campus and off campus telephone numbers.

Callers may try to obtain information from students under false pretences. College students can be the victim of identity theft or other types of scams. Telephone calls obscene in nature may also be received. Students should use caution and never give out personal information over the telephone to somebody they do not know. Campus and local police should be notified of any incidents.

A future article will feature “Back to school safety tips” for elementary to high school age students. As we approach the last two weeks of summer, we remind cooperators of these summer rules. Consumer fireworks of any type are highly dangerous and are illegal in New York State. Zero-tolerance enforcement will be conducted by the Co-op City Department of Public Safety, as well as the New York City Police Department.

Barbequing is also not permitted on any of the public areas of Co-op City. Strict guidelines set forth by the New York City Fire Department are in effect for barbequing only on terraces or townhouse patios. Propane tanks are strictly prohibited by the New York City Fire Department

in any multiple family dwellings. Residents are also reminded that Bike Riding is not permitted near buildings, in shopping malls or anywhere else signs prohibiting bicycle riding are posted.

Have a safe and healthy summer. Use caution near pools, beaches and other bodies of water. Ocean beaches are particularly dangerous this time of the year due to the effects of offshore tropical storms. Only swim in areas where and when lifeguards are on duty. Parents must supervise children at all times. Never swim alone.

If summer fun includes consuming alcoholic beverages, be sure not to operate a motor vehicle. Also be sure to buckle your seatbelt, obey speed limits and avoid distractions when driving. Always remember, if you see something, say something. Call 9-1-1 and the Department of Public Safety at (718) 671-3050 or online at www.ccpd.us. Callers may remain anonymous when giving information. The Co-op City Department of Public Safety would like to thank all persons who have called in suspicious activity or sent information via our website. It is by your actions that the crime rate remains low and a high quality of life is maintained.

(See page 26 for Public Safety blotter)

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

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

Bonding: Bonding is required Insurance: Insurance is required

Bid P830, Purchase of Ice Melt Bids Due: August 18, 2015 at 2 p.m.

This is for purchase only, winning vendor will receive a contract for the 2015/2016 winter season.

To receive a bid package, e-mail bpenn@riverbaycorp.com & copy lgarcia@riverbaycorp.com.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Applications are given out at the following address from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.: Riverbay Corporation Administration Office, 2049 Bartow Ave., Bronx, NY 10475; OR Resumes can be faxed to 718-320-3672 with the Job Title and Job Reference # on the TOP RIGHT CORNER of the resume. *Riverbay Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer*

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A tribute to a fellow board member Co-op City Times / August 15, 2015

First of all, I would like to say that I was greatly saddened when I received the call while on vacation about the loss of a fellow Board member, Al Shapiro.

A special thanks to the cooperator who called.

Al and I ran for the Board of Directors at the same time on different slates. However, we shared a special relationship because of the fact that I am a social worker and one of his daughters, Lori, is a social worker. He would always keep me up to date on her progress, where she was working and most recently, a special training program she was taking at my alma mater, Columbia University School of Social Work. Al appreciated the fact that we are both passionate about our profession that involves helping people.

I have vivid memories of Al teasing me when I researched and wrote a 6 or 7 page rebuttal to a resolution that, in my opinion, would have a long range negative impact on cooperators who Building 10 Association 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 neigh-

Evelyn Turner

had committed a crime, done the time and was now attempting to be law-abiding citizen again. Al not only supported my argument, but commented that “only a social worker would write something like this.” I got his vote and the resolution was defeated.

The Riverbay Fund Al was a straightforward, uninhibited historian when it came to how Co-op City has evolved. He made it clear to me that back in the 1980’s, there was a discussion for the Riverbay Fund, Inc. to build a community center before I

moved here. At one point, the Fund had many land options as the building where the College of New Rochelle is now located did not exist. I enjoyed listening to Al about how the Board of Directors has evolved and continue to evolve.

Al was involved in setting up the present Not-For-Profit, Riverbay Fund, Inc. A stand-alone facility, under the auspices of the Riverbay Fund, Inc., has not been built in Co-op City for youth and community and I don’t remember him being that optimistic that it would happen at this time. However, he understood my passion and willingness to work with others to keep hope alive for a state-of-the-art youth and community center.

I have had an opportunity to speak with Al’s “social worker” (Lori) and shared with her how fond her father was of her and her job assignments, etc.

Interesting enough, she was aware that a social worker did exist on the present

Riverbay Board of Directors as reportedly her dad had mentioned me to her.

I will not repeat all the accolades already written about Al Shapiro. As a relatively new Board member compared to the years he served this community, I can truly say that I am happy I asked him questions, I listened and I learned.

During a Christmas party celebration, I was honored to meet Al’s charming wife, Joyce, and observed how much his family meant to him.

I always enjoyed Al’s company and respected him so much as a competent, caring and dependable Riverbay Corporation Board member/community activist.

His family’s grief is shared by many of the “old timers” in Co-op City.

SAVE THE DATE: October 3 – College, Career & Resource Fair.

I would like to hear from you: Evelyn M. Turner, 917-324-1033; 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475.

bors and 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, 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, it was 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

Director’s Viewpoint Second Vice President

Building 10 Association

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Shaw

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to serve as CEO at The Circle.

“Growing up, Kevin was that special kid who survived the bumps and challenges of a typical teenage life,” Sakeena said. “Kevin had a great concern for the plight of young males in our nation. Parenting him was an adventure of a lifetime, one I would not trade for anything in this world.

With love, a stern guiding hand, and the support that every child needs to pursue their dreams, he was blessed to accomplish many of the goals he set for himself. He related with people from all walks of life, he also had a vivacious drive and determination to reach or surpass his potential and encouraged others to do the same.”

Kevin’s favorite inspirational quote was from Herb Brooks, the 1980 head coach of the US Olympic hockey team, who said, “Hard work beats talent when talent won’t work hard.”

Sakeena Shaw said she contacted the New York Urban League after Kevin, Jr.’s untimely death because she wanted to keep his legacy alive and thought there could be no greater satisfaction than offering the gift of education.

“It was important to Kevin to get his

education and he inspired his friends to further their education as well,” said Sakeena, who added that she herself did not learn about all of her son’s endeavors and how much of an impact he had on others until his passing.

“Through the tributes, the people who attended his funeral at Abyssinian Baptist Church which accommodates 1,300 people and there were still people who couldn’t get in. He was so well loved and I didn’t real- Kevin, Jr. receiving his Bachelor’s degree at ize he had touched so many Commencement at Fairfield University. people. There were tributes respect he had for others, especially on Facebook and Instagram from people those who were less fortunate than him. from different countries, including ath“In the 26 years of his short life, letes and entertainers.”

Kevin has impacted the world so greatly Sakeena said she decided on the NY in such a brief time,” his mother said.

Urban League because of Kevin, Jr.’s “This Memorial Scholarship is just a relationship with the organization havsmall token of our appreciation for what ing been a past scholarship recipient, and he has contributed to those in his life, they were receptive. and will assist others to come. Although Sakeena said she is proud of her son, not only for his accomplishments, but he may be gone, he is not, and never will most of all, for the love, concern and be, forgotten. I know Kevin is looking

down upon us smiling with pride as we honor his life and memory forever!”

The Kevin Shaw Memorial Scholarship will recognize a graduating senior who demonstrates exemplary leadership and academic success. Recipients will receive financial support and mentoring to help them pursue their educational goals beyond high school. The student recipient(s) will personify the extraordinary life and legacy of Kevin by embodying what he stood for as they pursue higher education.

Donations to the Kevin Shaw Memorial Scholarship can be mailed to the New York Urban League, Attn: Scholarship Fund, 204 W. 136th Street, New York, NY 10030. Checks or money orders, in any amount, no matter how small, should be made payable to the “New York Urban League,” and in the memo, indicate “Kevin Shaw Memorial Scholarship.” To make a donation online, visit www.nyul.org, click on the green “Donate Now” button at the top (center) of the page and fill out the donation form. Make sure to select “Scholarship Fund - Kevin Shaw Memorial” from the drop down menu in the section entitled “Purpose.”

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

10 Dear cooperators, The U.S. Dept. of Housing and Urban Development, the N.Y. Division of Housing and Community Renewal and Wells Fargo have responded to the Riverbay Board’s desire to self-manage the Riverbay Corporation with a rejection. The reasons stated are that the corporation is in violation of the 2012 loan agreement. It was expected that these agencies would take our position into consideration, that being the MSI irregularities which caused their suspension and that self-management is the community sentiment at this time.

The Board and Counsel will meet regarding their communication.

Remembering Al Shapiro My condolences have been expressed to the family of Al Shapiro who passed away on August 6th. Several Board Directors and Riverbay personnel atten-ded the homegoing services on August 7th. I remember Al as always having a friendly greeting and full of comical and relevant jokes and stories. For approximately 20 years, he shared his knowledge and expertise for the benefit of the Co-op City community. One of the struggles that we won and that I am personally thankful for was his leadership in the fight against the state which resulted in Coop City winning concessions that forced the state to pay for many of the construction defects. These defects were caused by the state’s poor oversight during the original construction of the community. May Al rest in peace.

Rivers Run Community Gardens Several children’s flower boxes were created and my grandson and I joined others in helping to plant and water them.

Many garden members are already reaping the benefits of the wonderful veggies that they planted.

Thanks to Ms. Yasmine for the great job of building a fence around my vegetable garden. The fence will prevent squirrels and other critters from entering the beds

The management issue Co-op City Times / August 15, 2015

Francine Reva Jones Director’s Viewpoint Secretary

and eating the crops, as they have done in boxes that were unprotected.

The Journal Workshop was just about to begin last Sunday when I needed to leave for another engagement.

Hopefully, there will be other workshops and meaningful events for the community.

Have you visited the garden? It is open on Tuesday: 4 p.m.–dusk; Wednesday and Friday: 10 a.m.-1 p.m.; Saturday: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday: 1-5 p.m. Take a tour and/or take a chair and sit, relax and enjoy the wonderful creation in our backyard.

The garden leaders are doing a great job.

Keep up the good work!

Volleyball A volleyball team is being initiated for girls and young women of approximately 13-40 years of age. If you like the game, come out and join us on the court behind the Yellow School House on Baychester Avenue on Saturday, August 22nd at 10 a.m. Sports are important in the life of our young folks. It is good exercise and will fill their free time with positive, constructive activity. I believe sports activities also act as a deterrent to unplanned pregnancy. If you are a volleyball coach, you are needed. We hope to see you on August 22nd. Please spread the word to your friends and family.

For additional information, please contact us at 718-379-5555.

Board Committees There is still time for you to join a committee. Most of the committees will begin meeting in September. Most of the committee meetings begin at 7:00 p.m., but

some begin earlier. Refreshments will be provided for those of you who work, so that you can go directly to the meeting without having to stop for a meal at home or elsewhere. The Board Committees are open to the community for shareholders to be involved and participate with us. If you have expertise in any of the areas listed below, we welcome your contribution: • Audit Committee • Buildings & Grounds • Comfort Dog Committee • Commercial Leasing Committee • Community Relations Committee • Construction Committee/Power Plant/ Restorations • Contract Compliance Committee • Cooperator Appeals Committee • Disabilities and Accommodations Committee • 2016 Election Committee • Garage Committee • History Committee • Inventory & Purchasing Committee • Information Technology Committee • Legislative Committee • Sales Committee • Security Committee • Youth Committee 2016 Election Committee The 2015 Election Committee, headed by Director Andrea Leslie, suggested a number of changes, which will be reviewed for possible implementation. I will Chair the 2016 Election Committee and look forward to having helpful volunteers. Kindly contact the Board Liaisons at 347-913-4224 should you decide on this committee.

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

Commercial Leasing Committee I will also serve as co-Chair of the Commercial Leasing Committee and Ms. Helen Atkins will be the Chairperson.

One of the goals that I hope to achieve is the renovation of the commercial storefronts and Dreiser Community Center Auditorium. A transformation is desperately needed. The Commercial Leasing Department is headed by the Assistant General Manager Warren Mitchell and Director, Kim Umstead. Ms. Umstead has been working on the auditorium project for some time and much of the work has already been done. It would be great to see it completed.

Kindly contact the Board Liaisons at 347-913-4224 should you desire to join either of these committees.

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

Riverbay Fund Update

Transparency Officers: Please note the new officers of the Riverbay Fund, Inc.: President – Evelyn M. Turner, LCSW 1st Vice President – Rev. Deborah Jenkins 2nd Vice President – Rod Saunders Treasurer - Andrea Leslie Assistant Treasurer – Helen Atkins Secretary – Bernie Cylich (acting) The next meeting of the Fund will be held in September, 2015 due to August being vacation time for many Board members who are the same Board members of the Riverbay Corporation.

Here are some answers to questions cooperators have called the President about: What is HUDs role in using a facility that the Riverbay Corporation has leased to the Riverbay Fund, Inc. for 10 years?

To make it simple, when Riverbay Corporation was granted the $600 million plus loan, it was stipulated that any space 10,000 square feet or more that is NOT used for commercial space has to be approved by them. Nowhere was it stipulated that the corporation could not ask for a “waiver” to this policy that is not etched in stone. Therefore, the question now is how long will the present Riverbay Board majority “wait” before giving up on having the former Bingo Hall for a State-of-TheArt Youth and Community Enrichment Center?

Board Directive: Find an existing smaller space for the Riverbay Fund, Inc. that would allow the Riverbay Fund, Inc. for the FIRST time to have an official “space” for youth and community activities on a smaller scale that would demonstrate that the talent exists in this community to run a center. A site was located at 920 Baychester Avenue.

Question: A representative from 920 Baychester called the President to report that the seniors in that building have some strong concerns about using that space in their building for Co-op City teens in particular.

Answer: The site has not been officially

approved by the Riverbay Fund Board.

When the Board meets in September, cooperators’ concerns will be addressed. The same issue came up in Section 5 and was resolved by getting a site outside of a building. This Director was involved in advocating for what is now a very successful Teen Center in Section 5, not located in a building.

Most recently, some Board members have shared some excellent alternative ideas that will be addressed and shared with cooperators after the September meeting.

Fundraising: Thanks to cooperators that have reached out to share fundraising ideas for a Youth and Community Center that will be presented at our next Board meeting. You are the best!

Program Design: Yes we have a program design that can be enhanced as needed. Yes, the community has showed an outpouring of support by sharing their resumes. Most recently, a retired detective has expressed a desire to volunteer her skills and expertise.

Frederick Douglas (1818–1895) advised his people not to despair: We still live, and while there is life there is hope. The fact that we have endured wrongs and hardships, which would have destroyed any other race…ought to strengthen our faith in ourselves and our future. Let us then resolutely struggle on in the belief that there is a better day coming, and that we by patience, industry, uprightness, and economy may hasten that better day.

The Riverbay Fund, Inc. has many important decisions to make and, in the meantime, we are losing a generation of youth, especially of color (Black & Hispanic), like never before in American history. We are losing youth in Co-op City. We have youth in Co-op City doing the right thing and need a safe place to “hang out,” learn and grow.

We cannot lose hope!

Let me hear from you: Evelyn M. Turner, President – 917-324-1033 – evelyntinez@aol.com.

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Get ready for a new management company

The board recently received another letter, dated July 31, stating that we must bring in a new management company.

And, now, HUD, the NYS Homes and Community Renewal (HCR) agency, and even Wells Fargo have given us 30 days to act on their demand.

Thirty Day Countdown A lot of people were upset about the condition of our mortgage. "Did we default on our mortgage? Will they get rid of the board? When is HCR going to do something?" These were serious concerns that a lot of cooperators expressed to me. And, now, some of these questions can be answered.

"Unauthorized Self-Management and Failure to Make Critical and Non-Critical Repairs," is the heading they used in the subject field of the letter that we received on August 6. Then, working collectively, HUD, HCR, and Wells Fargo, describe themselves as the Oversight Entities.

"This letter is to communicate the Oversight Entities' determination that Borrower [Riverbay] has failed to meet certain responsibilities and obligations under the terms of the loan documents.

Borrower is self-managing the project without HUD and HCR approval and the critical and non-critical repairs have not been timely completed."

Regardless, some directors have written articles that have challenged some of these statements. In response, HUD and HCR are now stepping up and exercising their authority over these directors.

"Borrower is hereby directed to remedy the specified instances of non-compliance within thirty (30) days of the receipt of this letter. Failure to take corrective action may result in issuance of a Notice of Violation of Regulatory Agreement, and the Oversight Entities

There is a portion of the garden where a chorus of birds sing, leaves of shade trees dance, the sun turns the river to sparkling diamonds and we find peace.

We introduced this Meditation Garden to the writers of the community and we’d like to thank them for bringing their positive energy and adding their beauty to the landscape.

Today, Ursula Chanse of Bronx Green Up promised us a walking tour of the garden where she will be answering 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.

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change in management...” Then, the letter pointed out that we didn't get permission by HUD or HCR to self-manage our development. Therefore, the "Riverbay Corporation cannot and will not be approved to manage this property." So, this last sentence effectively settles this entire debate. And, now, we must bring in a management company.

Repairs This six page letter from HUD then went on to outline the current state of compliance with the installation of the ground-fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) outlets that were installed in our kitchens and bathrooms, and our smoke detectors.

According to HUD, these items were not installed in approximately 159 apartments. Using strong language, the letter stated, "At the very least, failure to complete these repairs … demonstrates borrower's mismanagement of the project and constitutes an instance of non-compliance with the loan documents and borrower's program obligations."

But, according to management, some cooperators were allegedly not in compliance with having these items installed in their apartments. So, this very contentious matter will be coming up again.

In fact, HUD is demanding that this work gets completed by the end of this year or by another pre-approved date. Bottom line: Questions will arise about enforcement actions to get these devices installed in everyone's apartment.

"Should locks be drilled out? What about community complaints for non-compliance?"

Then, on the other hand, some cooperators are going to complain that our maintenance workers did not show for their appointment. "I made an appointment with the maintenance department

and they never showed up. So, should my locks be drilled out or should I receive a community complaint?" Therefore, we are going to have to work in a harmonious manner to get this job done.

Current Self-Management I want to be very clear that I wanted to have a self-management program here.

My thoughts were that if we could work together, then we would be able to cut our expenses to save at least $20-25 million a year. Plus, we would be able to save an additional $1.5 million in annual management fees. But, we have a big $621.5 million loan that's backed, primarily, by HUD. So, again, the new golden rule applies here: "He or she that has the gold makes the rules." And, now, we will have to follow those rules.

Close The above-referenced letter was signed by HUD, HCR, and even a managing director from Wells Fargo Bank.

So, the debate for having a self-management program here is essentially over.

Yes, there might be a few discussions on this matter. But, this letter has closed the door on a self-management program here. 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 718671-4544 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.

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.

Also, we will hold our monthly meeting today at 1:00 p.m. All are welcome.

Please join us for Rivers Run journal writing workshops entitled “Perfect Peace by the Waterfront” on Sunday, August 16th 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.

The next Bronx Green Up work day will be on August 21st. Please try to come out and participate for these learning experiences.

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.

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

See you soon.

—Gail Sharbaan

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 give contact us at (718) 320-8035.

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

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

Food distribution sites On Thursdays, residents of Buildings

27, 28, 29, 32 and 33 must pick up food at the New Vision Church, 115 Einstein Loop, 11 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.

Likewise, residents of Building 26, 30, 31, 34 and 35 must go to the Evangelical Church, 2350 Palmer Avenue, 11 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. on Thursdays to pick up food. For information, please call (718) 320-8035.

Male volunteers needed If you are a male between 16-20 years of age and live in the Dreiser Loop or DeKruif Place area, and have some time to volunteer with us at least 2 days a week, please call (718) 320-8035.

Emergency Food Program We are open on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, 11 a.m. to 12:45 p.m., Room 20 in the Dreiser Center. Also, due to budget constraints and shortage of available food, you must

live within zip code 10475 to participate in this program. You must also have your card with you and bring two clean plastic shopping bags. Please also have your current photo ID, such as a non or driver’s license or any photo ID card with proof of address. You will then be issued a card in order to pick up food in the future.

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

Call (718) 320-8035 or write to Black Forum, P.O. Box 563, Bronx, NY 10475; email: coopcityblackforum@gmail.com or tonyshome10475@gmail.com. Help us keep independent community organizations alive in Co-op City. Everyone is encouraged to join. Call or visit us, Room 20 in the Dreiser Community Center.

—Tony Illis

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may pursue any and all available remedies, either jointly or severally."

Outside Management Mandate One director has taken it upon himself to write what appears to be, a childish comical story for this paper. Using incidents surrounding a fictional character named Chicken Little to describe our current loan crisis, this director has disregarded the warnings from HCR to bring in a management company. But, looking back, you'll see that my articles accurately detailed that HCR and HUD can legally dictate that we bring in a management company. Similarly, this newspaper had an article, dated May 28, that quoted statements from our general counsel, Jeffrey Buss, about this matter. According to Buss, the board should take the threat by HCR seriously. Additionally, Buss stated that our loan agreement stipulates that we must be managed by a qualified managing agent with at least five years of experience in running a community the size and scope of Co-op City. Now, our general counsel negotiated and reviewed every single aspect of this loan. So, do you honestly think he's wrong on this aspect of bringing in a management company? The answer is no! Continuing, the letter from HUD states, "Borrower is required to obtain written approval in advance of any

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“Speak only if it improves upon the silence”

It is with a heavy heart that I send condolences to the family of Al Shapiro, a genuinely “nice man.” After Board meetings, I would give him a ride home and upon arrival, we would sit in the car and just talk. He shared a great deal of history about the community he so dearly loved and served. Al Shapiro, you will be missed. To his family, stay strong and know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.

Gandhi says, “Speak only if it improves upon the silence.” I hope this article assists in accomplishing that goal.

Managing Agent: Shareholders have stopped me and asked what is happening with the selection of a management company. After researching information and mortgage documents and reading various statements in the Co-op City Times, I offer these points of information in the hope that it will answer some of your questions.

HUD’s Regulatory Agreement for Multi-family projects endorsed Riverbay Corporation for insurance under 207/ 223(f) on November 28, 2012. The document states the borrower’s (Co-op City aka Riverbay Corporation) management agreement must be consistent with Program Obligations. Additionally: the management agreement must contain a provision that it cannot be assigned without the prior written approval of HUD. Borrower shall be responsible for any violations of this agreement. Any failure of the Borrower to comply with any provision of the agreement shall be considered a violation pursuant to Section II # 37 of the HUD Regulatory Agreement.

Fast forward. On May 15, 2015 a letter was sent to the Board of Directors referencing prior correspondence from Assistant Commissioner Richard

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McCurnin. On July 24, 2014 and again on September 3, 2014 he advised the Board that HUD was unequivocal in its position that a qualified independent agent be retained to manage Co-op City …..and reiterated in the second (2nd) letter the position of HUD that self-management would not be acceptable at Co-op City.

It is my understanding that a “nonmonetary default” is similar to a covenant default. A covenant default exists when the owner fails to perform any covenant under the provisions of the mortgage or the regulatory agreement incorporated into the mortgage contract. Upon a covenant default, the lender can accelerate the debt and if the owner fails to pay the full amount due the covenant default is converted to a monetary default.

In Section Vll titled Enforcement (page 22 #38 Declaration of Default, if we receive a Notice of Violation (NOV) or Notice of Concern (NOC) from HUD we are allowed 30 days to “cure the breach or whatever time is set in the notice.” Prior to the expiration of NOV the Borrower can be allowed an additional 90 days to cure the violation or HUD (to protect health and safety) can declare a default without further notice during the existence of the

dispatched to Special Pathogens Laboratory (SPL) in Pittsburgh, Pa. Results generally take 7-10 days. This Monday, August 10, those results came back “nondetectable” for the legionella bacteria, according to the final report that was signed by Dr. Janet Stout, Director of SPL and a renowned and highly respected expert on legionella.

The August 10th report was consistent with prior monthly tests this year, all of which show no legionella bacteria in Riverbay’s cooling tower.

Power Plant Director Brain Reardon confirmed that last Friday, August 7, Riverbay received a letter from the New York City Commissioner of Health to disinfect all cooling towers and sample for legionella bacteria, a directive that was issued to all building owners with cooling towers in the Bronx as the city and state teamed up to address the spread of the outbreak in the South Bronx.

Although Riverbay had already sampled the water in the power plant cooling tower daily during the week and the monthly sample had been taken on July 29, just the prior week, and was already at SPL for testing and analysis, Riverbay proceeded with disinfecting the cooling tower on Saturday, August 8 and on Sunday, August 9, as per the directions in the health commissioner’s letter, and also took another set of samples to test for legionella on Monday, August 10. These samples have all been sent to certified labs for testing and Riverbay will receive those results in about 2 weeks.

As of August 12, Riverbay has completed all the requirements outlined in the health commissioner’s letter.

Riverbay’s General Counsel Jeff Buss said this week that the test results of Riverbay’s monthly samples are shared with the New York City Department of Health. He noted that on Sunday, August 9, Riverbay voluntarily agreed to allow New York State onto the premises and they took 3 water samples for their own independent testing. Those results should be available in the coming weeks.

Earlier this week, the city reported that the outbreak of Legionnaires’ Diseases in the South Bronx had quelled and no new cases have been reported. This report came after far reaching sampling in the area identified at least 20 sites inside and outside of the impact zone that tested positive for the legionella bacteria.

On Thursday, August 13, the New York City Council unanimously passed new legislation that requires building owners to register and test their cooling towers in order to help prevent future outbreaks of Legionnaire’s Disease. The legislation mandates that towers that can potentially harbor dangerous bacteria to be reported to the New York City DOH and inspected and tested every 90 days and decontaminated if the bacteria is found

violation.

We just received a letter from HUD (Wells Fargo & DHCR) stating we must remedy this non-compliance within thirty (30) days. Failure to comply could result in a Notice of Violation and they may pursue any and all available remedies either jointly or severally.

Why I Voted NO Smartphone Data Usage: A resolution allocating additional money to offset the cost of phone data usage. Speaking to shareholders proficient in this topic, I was informed most data is used for streaming movies, downloading photos and TV shows. On average, over 100 texts and emails don’t require much data usage and Wi-Fi hardly utilizes any data. For this reason, I suggested submitting a bill if Riverbay related business causes an overage. I voted NO. Democratic Club Dinner: At a Board meeting, a vote was passed for the purchase of tickets for the Democratic Club Dinner. Somewhere between that evening and the actual dinner, Smith, Buss and Jacobs, LLP advised Riverbay they buy a table every year and offered their table to offset the expenditure.

What does that mean? It means the $300 per plate dinner was paid for by the law firm who is a vendor of Riverbay, the Democratic Club lost out on money and Resolution #83-34 was breached. In my opinion, the question was never whether attending was a good idea, but rather who should pay, the Directors or Riverbay.

Resolution #83-34, in part, states that a contractor will not knowingly, directly or indirectly, enter into any agreement to or otherwise pay anything of value to, give any gift to, or any similar arrangement or relationship with any Director, officer,

employee, consultant or contractor of Riverbay or any related or affiliated entity of the forgoing whether or not related to the operation of the contract.

While it is important to know your local politicians and for them to know you, ultimately key to any politician is can you provide the votes for them to stay in office? Local elections have a more direct effect on your everyday living conditions.

This community’s representation on Election Day is what is important and what enabled us to demand and maintain essential services from city agencies. Let’s keep the momentum and VOTE! Rivers Run Community Garden If you haven’t visited Rivers Run, you are missing out on a beautiful experience.

Along with the Board of Directors and Management, specifically Noel Ellison, Donovan Plummer, Michelle Sajous and the grounds team led by Ambo, the curb appeal of our property has increased exponentially. On the next two consecutive Sundays at 5:30 p.m., you can enjoy “Perfect Peace by the Waterfront” writing workshops. Come to the garden, browse, have a seat and chat or just reflect on the beauty of nature surrounding you.

The Borough President’s State of the Bronx address mentions developing waterfront walkways. Among other initiatives, we would like our politicians help creating a waterfront walkway for Co-op City Bronxites. I am sure that would enhance the quality of life in our borough.

I am always interested in hearing your thoughts on various issues. I can be reached by mail at: Leslie Peterson, Riverbay Board Director, 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475, telephone at 718-320-1370, or e-mail at daddpeterson @aol.com.

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present. Cooling towers that are shut down for more than 5 days are also required to be disinfected. Owners have 30 days of the law taking effect to register their cooling towers so that the city, going forward, can have an accurate count of cooling towers and be able to more easily track them in the event of an outbreak.

Stiff penalties have also been implemented. Failure to clean up a contaminated water tower comes with a $25,000 fine and up to a year in jail for owners. Violating other parts of the law could result in a $2,000 fine for the first offense,

$5,000 for repeat offenders and $10,000 if someone is killed or seriously hurt because of the violation.

City officials caution that even though the new rules may help combat future outbreaks of Legionnaires’ Disease, the number of cases will never be zero because the legionella bacteria is commonly found in the environment. Nevertheless, the hope is that the new rules will help them to respond faster when people do become infected and sick, since the city will be able to more readily identify existing water towers.

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Velocity Track Club New York Wow, best in the country! Best in the nation! Well that’s exactly what Olyvia Burrell of Velocity Track Club New York can say.

On Sunday, August 2nd, we traveled to Norfolk State University, Norfolk, VA with 9 student athletes to compete in the 2015 AAU (Athletic Amateur Union) Junior Olympic Games. There were thousands of children from all parts of the country competing to be recognized as the best in the country. They had to qualify in their local district meet and then their regional meet to advance to the Junior Olympics. Velocity Track Club had 22 student-athletes qualify for the Junior Olympics, but due to finances and other personal reasons, we were only able to take 9 student-athletes to the Junior Olympics.

The Junior Olympics (JOs) was a 7day event, August 2nd – 8th. Medals were given to the top 8 athletes in their division, event and gender. This was the place to be for youth track & field. After several days of up & downs, Olivia Burrell was determined to win a medal. She advanced in the 100 meter dash to the semi-finals, but came up short to advance to the finals.

She was ranked #23rd in the 9 years old girls long jump division going into the

Junior Olympics out of 86 girls. After the long jump trials, the official told Olyvia that she can leave, because she didn’t make the finals.

The top 8 athletes after 3 jumps returned for the finals for another 3 jumps. Olyvia was upset as she was leaving the area. The scoreboard had Olyvia in 7th place, therefore, I had a quick conversation with the official, since this was an obvious error. The official acknowledged the error and placed Olyvia in the finals. This was a blessing because getting Olyvia upset Olyvia Burrell sporting her 2015 AAU Junior made her perform her best. In Olympics Gold Medal. her 1st jump in the finals, she moved into 1st place. In her 2nd jump, under long jump. She surpasses her preshe surpassed her 1st jump for a personal vious jump from the regional meet to best of 13.10 feet. Olyvia won the gold place #31st at the Junior Olympics. medal in the 9 years old girls long jump Brianna is only 6 years old competing division, earning her the title “Best in the against 8 & 7 year old girls. Matthiaus Country.” Great job, Olyvia!!!

Love-Anderson competed in the boys 9 Medals were hard to earn, moving up years old shot put division. He was in rank and performing your personal ranked #53 with a throw of 15:01 feet best was rewarding. Velocity athletes from the regional meet. At the JO’s, he were up for the challenge; Brianna threw 18:08 feet to place #36th. Dontae Burrell was ranked #70th in the girls 8 & Lindo was ranked #38th in the boys 800

meter run with time of 2:40.29 from the regional meet. At the JO’s, he ran 2:37.24 to place 33rd overall in the boys 10 years old 800 meter division. Pearl Webster-Rutledge was ranked #55 in the Javelin Throw for the girls 15/16 division with throw of 61-03 feet at the regional; at the Jos, she threw 66-09 feet and place 41st. River Sampson was ranked #47th in the girls 11 years old division with a run of 28.81 seconds in the 200 meters. At the JOs, she ran 28.33 in the 200 meters and place 35 overall.

This is all a coach could ask for, to perform better at the Junior Olympics.

Velocity Track Club New York will be having its semi-annual orientation on Friday, August 21st at 7:00 p.m. in the Bartow Community Center, Room 28. If you know a child between the ages of 6 & 16 who is interested in track & field, please have parent attend orientation.

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

—Winston Dinkins

18 Iron rusts from disuse; water loses its purity from stagnation... even so does inaction sap the vigor of the mind. —Leonardo da Vinci Upcoming meeting: Building meeting, Tuesday, Aug. 25th at 7 p.m.

Just a reminder for new residents or residents who may have forgotten. The bulk of the money fundraised and collected by this association goes to men and women who help maintain this building: the porters, lobby attendant, and USPS mail carrier. The rest of money goes to chipping in with Section 5 Fun Day, replacement of

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 groundskeepers 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.

SECTION 5 FAMILY FUN DAY - Volunteers are needed to serve and help monitor different games, etc., and the Section 5 Association is requesting ALL VOLUNTEERS to meet with the Section 5 Association on Thursday, August 20th at 7 p.m. in Building 33, the Section 5 association room is located on the ground level.

You may ask the lobby attendant for directions to the room. Also, contact your building association RIGHT AWAY to give your name and phone number.

THE NEWSPAPER - If someone knows how we can encourage the cooperators to pick up the Co-op Members from the Co-op City Section joined the NOMW Movement and attended the National Conference: A Call to Action! Combating Human Trafficking and Domestic Violence! which was held on Thursday, August 6, in Manhattan. Throughout the year, representatives from our section were at the training and strategic planning sessions in Manhattan and the Bronx to give input toward the preparation of the conference, as well as to become educated on the issues of Domestic Violence and Human Trafficking.

We are thankful to Pastor Que English for spearheading the training and conferences to enlighten us more on these issues so that we can educate our family, friends and community. Over the next few weeks, we will share information on these issues.

Did you know in 2014 there were over 81,000 reported domestic violence incidents in the Bronx and over 250,000 reported incidents throughout all the boroughs of New York City? For immediate assistance to help combat Domestic Violence, call 1-800-621-HOPE (4673). If you are in danger, call 9-1-1. To learn more, visit www.nyc.gov/domesticviolence.

Our Youth Committee will be collecting items for our Back to School Drive. The drop off for the marble notebooks, pens, pencils, crayons, backpacks, etc. for the children at the Phipps Center will be on Wednesday, August 26th and Thursday, August 27 from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. and on Saturday, August 29th from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The drop off site is Room 14, Dreiser Community Center.

Members who are planning to attend the Northeast Regional Leadership Training Conference, August 15th is the due date for your second payment if you are making payments in three installments. In any case, final payments are due October 1.

Remember the conference will take place from October 30th to November 1st at the Crystal Springs Resort in Vernon, New Jersey.

Our Annual Health Fair will take place on Saturday, September 26, in Dreiser Auditorium. The Health Committee is inviting members and friends to sign up in

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lobby decorations, and it goes to helping with building parties that we host. In the past, this building used to award a scholarship, but we need more residents to participate and pay association dues in order to get those extra things off the ground.

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

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

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Times and City News papers and read them, please share.

Perhaps the cooperators are so busy working to provide for their families and homes that reading a newspaper is the least of their worries.

SENIOR AND SPECIAL NEEDS FORUM - Was given by Councilman Andy King at Dreiser Loop Center on Thursday, August 6th from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. I was so impressed with the R.A.I.N center seniors who showed up with their tee-shirts representing R.A.I.N. There were many vendors to offer help to our seniors. Believe it or not, there are people, seniors who need help, even if it is just to clean their homes or wash their clothes once a month. So many seniors do not realize what is available to them. Co-op City has JASA offices here to render help.

If you know of any seniors that need some assistance, take them or let them know there is help available to help them with their needs. Thank you, Councilman Andy King, for remembering the seniors.

JOIN US ON A BUS OUTING to the Tropicana Casino in Atlantic City, on Wednesday, September 23, departing at 8:00 a.m. sharp at Einstein Loop Center, Section 5. Return drop off in each section. The price is $40, $25 slot rebate.

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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 Travel with Co-op City Section to Italy in 2016! We will be sponsoring a perfect one-week vacation from September 11-18, 2016 in Florence, Rome and Venice. A

Our deepest condolences to the friends and family of former Board President Al Shapiro. May God be with you and help you in this difficult time. Thoughts and prayers for any other of our sick and shut-in neighbors.

Get well soon.

We have a Facebook page: Building 33 Association.

We also have a website: www.building33.org; you can email us at: bldg33Assoc@gmail.com, and you can also call or text our Building 33 Hotline number, 347-7460608.

—Tobias Garcia A Gov. ID, state ID or driver’s license or passport is required to receive the bonus rebates.

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 Service Office) at 718-320-3300.

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.

So sorry to hear of our long-time former Director Al Shapiro’s passing. The association offers their profound sorrow and sympathy to the family.

To those who lost a loved one, we extend our deepest sympathy and condolences.

Please keep our Board members and management in prayer as they lead this great community and pray for this nation.

—H. Overman delicious Italian dinner with wine at a famous restaurant awaits you on the first day in each city. Our trip will include seeing the Colosseum, the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel, Michelangelo’s David, gondola ride on the Venetian canals, St. Mark’s Square and Doges’ Palace and so much more. For more information, call: 718-3202366 or 718-655-9034 or 718-538-8606.

—Joyce Howard

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The African-American Association (“Association”) will participate in the Co-op City Fair on September 12th on the Section 5 Greenway with information about our upcoming programs. Stop by to greet us!

Several Association members participated in National Night Out last Tuesday.

We proudly wore “Stop Gun Violence” tshirts and the Association President spoke with Congressman Eliot Engel regarding his views and what is being done in Congress about better gun control laws.

The Association is planning to participate in the 46th Annual AfricanAmerican Harlem Day Parade on September 20th. We marched for the first time last year and it was a wonderful experience. There were marching bands, which were in town for the annual Football Classic. There were celebrities, politicians, clubs and national organiza-

tions marching proudly with their banners. Ebony Lambright has registered the Association and, at National Night Out, Cheryl Birdsall invited several organizations to march with us, so that we would have a sizeable contingent from Co-op City. If we missed you at National Night Out and you would like to march with the Co-op City contingent, call us at 718379-5555. All groups are welcome.

Summer Day Camp – August 21st is the last day. Call us at 718-379-5555 for information about the before school drop off and the after school program.

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 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 718-671-8364.

Belly Dance Classes – Classes resume on Wednesday, September 9th at 7 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 p.m. in Dreiser Center, Room #2. Call Cynthia, 917-9037073.

Adult Study Group – The Institute for Youth meets on the 2nd & 4th Mondays, 7 p.m. The Book Study Group

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 Auxilliaries 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 2015-16.

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

The Williamsbridge Club of the National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women’s Clubs, Inc. (NANBPWC) is an organization dedicated to community service in the areas of Health, Employment, Education and Economic Development. The Adult Club meets at Dreiser Center on the second Friday of every month. Young women 18-35, who are in or preparing for a business/professional career, can become members of the Young Adult Club.

The Williamsbridge Club is moving forward with our partners in planning for the College Fair in October. If you are interested in serving an Internship or Community Service Project, please contact the club at the address listed.

SAVE THE DATE, SAVE THE DATE — Sunday, October 25, 1–6 p.m.

NANBPWC announces its “GOURMET GENTS” at Dreiser Community Center.

General Admission brunch tasting $60; VIP $150 (sit down brunch) will include live music, line dancing and on-air

broadcasting by Ken Spider Webb organization. Proceeds will be used to award scholarships to deserving African American youth, look for our scholarship applications at the upcoming College Fair. If you know of a Gent who cooks, please contact us at sandrahall183@gmail.com for a Chefs Application.

Our next public event will be participation in the College Fair to be held on October 4, at Dreiser Loop Community Center. We are looking to restart our

Youth Club. If you know of a youth age 13 – 18, please forward the information to us. Please check this column for ongoing information.

Information concerning the National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women’s Clubs, Inc. (NANBPWC) may be found at www. nanbpwc.org or our mailing address: Williamsbridge Club, P.O. Box 6, Co-op City Station; Bronx, New York 10475.

—Joetta Brown

Section 5 Fun Day is quickly approaching. Volunteers are still needed to help with the set-up and activities throughout the day. You can contact our association president, Pauline Warren, at (718) 379-1345 to give your information. The Fun Day is only one of the activities that is happening in our section. We have been graced with various musical groups on Wednesdays from 7

p.m.-8:30 p.m. throughout this summer.

Also, we have had the Splash and Slide from 11-3 p.m. The next one is August 20th. We need to come out to participate in all of these activities. Everyone is busy, but we need to understand that this is our community and in order to help it thrive and survive, it needs a very active presence. You may not like or agree with all that is happening in this com-

munity, but you have to get involved in order to help things change. Come out.

You can show your support by just being there.

August is national immunization awareness month. School openings are right around the corner. Get your children up to date with their immunizations by taking them to the pediatrician.

It seems that we have had so much

sadness lately with so many people in our building and nearby community that have passed away. Our condolences to you all. Well wishes to all who are sick and shut in. Reach out if you need some help. Wishing you Leos and August Virgos a happy and healthy birthday. Hope you have a great year ahead.

—La Verne Floyd

Jewish War Veterans Post 500 Williamsbridge Club

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718.239.7110

meets every 3rd Sunday, 1 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room 15. The summer schedule is subject to change. Please call to confirm, 718-379-5555.

General Membership Meeting – The Association is on summer recess.

The next general membership meeting will be held on Thursday, September 10, at 7 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.

—Francine Jones

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Newsong Church

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!

Newsong Church is a multi-cultural church that believes God has a purpose and a plan for your life.

We exist to reach people who are far away from God, and teach them how to follow Jesus step by step.

When you step into our worship experience, you won't find a bunch of "Holier-than-thou" people pretending to have it all together. Instead, you'll find that we're all broken people, but we're allowing God to put us back together. We're not perfect, but God is! As God puts us back together, we're realizing that although our past has shaped us, it does not define us! We're finding out that not only does God love us with a radical and unconditional love, but that He loves us just as we are!

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

fully staffed nursery!

We hope that you will join us this Sunday! We meet at 177 Dreiser Loop in Auditorium B at 11:00 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: @newsongchurchBX; Instagram: @newsongchurchBX. Our Newsong family is here for you, stop by this Sunday and experience the difference!

God Bless you!

—Pastor Mike Tolone

The Pentecostal Tabernacle invites everyone to worship service every Sunday morning at 100 Co-op City Blvd., Building 22A, Bronx, and N.Y. 10475 Tel. 718324-0334 or 646-345-6707.

Sunday School for all age group begins at 10:30 a.m. Midday service starts at 11:45 a.m. Evangelistic service will be held every Sunday evening at 7:30 p.m.

Wednesday morning fasting and prayer service will be held at 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Regular prayer meeting & Bible study will also be held every Wednesday evening at 7:30 p.m. Youth service will be held every Friday evening at 7:30 p.m.

Focus: The fruit of the spirit.

If we live in the spirit, let us also walk in the spirit.

Galatians 5:25 Galatians 5:16-23 This I say then, walk in the spirit, and he shall not fulfill the lust of the flesh For the flesh lusteth against the spirit, and the spirit against flesh,

and these are contrary the one to the other, so that ye cannot do the things that ye would.

But if ye be led by the spirit, ye are not under the Law. Now the works of the flesh are manifest, which are these; Adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lasciviousness. Idolatry, witchcraft, hatred, variance, emulations, wrath, strife, seditions, heresies. Envying, murders, drunkenness, revellings and such like: of which I tell you before, as I have also told you in time past that they which do such things shall not inherit the kingdom of God. But the fruit of the spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith. Meekness, temperance, against such there is no law.

The fruit of the spirit will develop to its full potential in a believer’s life only with careful and diligent cultivation. The Christian must work daily on each aspect of the fruit to see progress. One writer stated that it is significant that the works of the flesh are contrasted with the fruit of the spirit. Without cultivation and effort, the flesh just naturally produces negative traits.

As long as we allow the spirit of God to have full control of our life, the works of the flesh will not be able to manifest itself. Galatians 5:24 states: And they that are Christ’s have crucified the flesh with the affections and lust. The goal of each Christian should be to develop each aspect of the fruit of the spirit to the highest possible potential in his life. A Christian should never be satisfied with his present states; he should press on to a fuller dimension. It is important that Christians maintain the fruit of the spirit, Goodness is one that speaks of basic character, Paul said, for I know that in me (that is in my flesh) dwelleth no good thing (Romans 7:18). Goodness must be imparted to us from the character of Christ.

The heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately wicked; who can know it? (Jeremiah 17:9) The basic character of goodness will affect one’s ethics. Let us live a clean life.

For further information, call (718) 324-0334 or 718320-4218.

—Rev. R. Sibblies

St. Joseph’s Episcopal Anglican Church

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 per month. The men hold their meeting after service on the 2nd Sunday of each month.

P.S. Summer Break: All groups are on summer break for the month 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 16, when we will celebrate the Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost.

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

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

“Fear the Lord, you that are his saints,” for those who fear him lack nothing.”--(Psalm 34:9) —M. Chambers

Pentacostal Tabernacle

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Family Owned and Operated • Large Chapel on premises

• Pre-need counseling

• Ample Parking on premises

• Out of town services

• Casket Showroom on premises

• Cremations

A dignified funeral every family can afford.

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Church of the New Vision

Theatre presenting Sampson. Adults: $150 and Youth 12 and under, $145.

One-day package includes: Round-trip 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. churchofnewvision.com.

—Carole Haque

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 a.m. or 11 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 to 8 p.m.; and Prayer Service from 8 to 9 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 chil-

dren, 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 - Sight & Sound

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

Summer schedule is in effect and there will be only one worship service at 9 a.m. This summer schedule will remain in effect through Sunday,

September 13.

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

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

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

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

718-320-3774.

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

—Hattie L. Lucas

Therefore, “Come out from among them and be separate, says the Lord. Do not touch what is unclean, and I will receive you.” 2 Corinthians 6:17 Spiritual Food For Thought: God is looking for a people who have purified their hearts and separated themselves from all corruption to seek His face. He calls you to be part of that company. Make a decision. Allow the Holy Spirit to live in you. Refuse to allow worldly concerns to take you away from complete unity with God and his purpose for your life. He bids you to ‘Come.’

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 entrance red button. Free parking is available in Garage #1 on Darrow Place.

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

DEACON/DEACONESS TRAINING: Under the direction of Presiding Elder Landrum. Classes meet on alternate Saturdays. The next meeting is August 22nd at 11 a.m. If you are from another church and have an interest in attending and starting your journey as a

‘Walking Deacon,’ please bring a letter of clearance from your Pastor.

August Calendar August 16th: “The Disciples Speak” – Postponed until further notice August 30th at 11 a.m.: Friends & Family Day - We invite our neighbors from the Co-op City community to fellowship with the Greater Love family.

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

Sunday Bible School for Young People: 10 a.m. (sharp) Sunday Morning Worship: 11 a.m.

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

Prayer Meeting: Wednesday after-

noon, 1-2 p.m.

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

Family Movie Nite (Resumes Sept.)

Youth Bible Study/Rehearsal: (Resumes Sept.)

The Bible Institute & Bible Study/ Discipleship classes are in recess for three weeks — from 8/17 through Labor Day, Sept. 8th. Bible Study/ Discipleship classes resume on Tuesday, Sept. 9th at 7 p.m.

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

—Pastor Carol Landrum

Co-op City Baptist Church

Greater Love Baptist Church

Sprinklers

If you would like the sprinklers at the kiddie parks turned on, please call the number posted on the sign at the parks, and Riverbay personnel will be dispatched.

In an effort to conserve water and save on our water bills, the sprinklers will only be turned on when there is a specific request. We thank you for your cooperation.

Wed., Aug. 19

Tues., Aug. 18

Mon., Aug. 17

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Bartow,

Einstein,

Dreiser,

Activities in Room 31 unless otherwise noted

Activities in Room 49 unless otherwise noted

Activities in Room 7 unless otherwise noted

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

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

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

Dominoes 2:30 p.m.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Word Games 9:3011:30 a.m.

Current Events 10 a.m.

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

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

Dominoes 2:30 p.m.

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

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

Bingo 12:30-2 p.m.

Card Games 2-4 p.m.

Dominoes 2:30 p.m.

Thurs.,Aug. 20

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

Word Games 9:3011:30 a.m.

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

Bingo 12:30- 2 p.m.

Card Games 2-4 p.m.

Dominoes 2:30 p.m.

Men’s Line Dancing

Fri., Aug. 21

9 -10am

Dominoes 10 a.m.

Tai Chi 11 a.m., Rm. 45

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

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

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

Dominoes 10 a.m., Rm. 45

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

Sewing (On Vacation until

Spelling Bee 10 a.m.

Sept. 9th)

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

Sept. 9)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Dominoes 10am, Rm. 45 Crochet & Knitting

Word Games

Art 10am, Rm. 45

10am-12:00pm

9:30am-11:30am

Bingo 1pm

Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session

Women’s Line Dancing Card Games 2-4pm

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

Rm. 25

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

Piano Sing-along

11:30am, Rm. 45

11am-12pm

Bingo 1-3pm, Rm. 35

(On Vacation until Sept.

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

10-11:30am

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

Card Games 2-4pm Dominoes 2:30pm

Pokeno 3-4pm, Rm. 35

Meditative Moments

(Schedule subject to change without notice)

Fee for lunch is $2.00 & $4.00 for guest *Menu subject to change without notice.

Alternate Kosher Meals are also available

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

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

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

Date:

Kosher

Non-Kosher

Soups, Breads and Desserts

Alternate Kosher Meals are also available

Orange pineapple juice

Chicken cordon bleu

Mon., Stuffed peppers w/turkey roll Aug. Baked sweet potato Green beans Broccoli & red pepper Mashed potatoes 17 salad

Alt: Breaded fish fillet

Tues, Aug. 18

Whole wheat bread Kaiser roll Canned apricots

Orange juice Chicken Francaise Pork meatballs Barley w/lima beans Tomato sauce California blend vegeta- Whole wheat spaghetti bles Baked zucchini Alt: Egg salad

Whole wheat bread Fresh fruit

Apple juice, Italian

Wed., Swedish meatballs, Fusilli Aug. pasta w/parsley, Zucchini w/onions and peppers, 19

Salisbury steak w/mushroom gravy Baked potato in skin

Whole wheat bread Garlic bread Fresh fruit

BBQ chicken Carrot salad Steamed corn on the cob

Whole wheat bread Fresh fruit

Alt: Tuna fish salad

Thurs., Aug. 20

Fri., Aug. 21

Orange pineapple juice Baked fillet of sole fish Moroccan fish sauce Cous cous, Vegetable mix, Alt: Chopped chicken liver

Baked whiting fish fillets Orange juice Brown rice w/ Spanish style roast mushrooms chicken, Brown rice Beet, arugula & feta w/beans, Steamed kale salad Alt: Gefilte fish

Upcoming Events/Trips

There will be no refunds for all trips.

All trips include roundtrip transportation!

All trips 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 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 28th, September 11th & 25th. Bring documents that verify the following: Government issued ID, address/affidavit, and total household income (such as 2015 Social Security award letter which will include monthly or yearly benefits, 2014 pension letter, 2014 income tax returns & Maintenance/carrying charge receipt), 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. First come, first served!

Computer Courses – Computer courses on Monday & Thursday for Beginners, 9-10 a.m.; Intermediate, 10:05-11:05 a.m. & Advanced, 11:10 a.m. – 12:10 p.m. at the 135 Einstein Computer Lab, Room 35. To register for the courses, please call the Bartow office, 718-320-2066. The courses are for 8 weeks. The new courses will begin in September 10th.

(NEW) Cellphone/Tablet Class – Thursday, September 3rd at 12:30 p.m., 2049 Bartow Avenue main office. To register, call 718-320-2066. Instructor: Ralph Lucenti.

ThroggsNeck Shopping Mall (Target, etc.) – Monday, August 17th - $3; Bartow, 9:30 a.m.; Einstein, 9:45 a.m. & Dreiser, 10 a.m.

Ace In The Hole – Wednesday, August 19th - $48, at the Royal Manor in Garfield, NJ – Show time: 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Kings & Queens of Jazz – Tribute to Ella, Louie, Sarah & the Duke – 2 complimentary drinks. Menu: Rolls, garden salad, corn chowder, braised tips of beef, roast chicken, mashed potatoes, fresh vegetable medley, dessert, coffee & tea. Pick-ups: Bartow, 9 a.m.; Einstein,

Challah bread Fresh fruit

9:15 a.m.; Dreiser, 9:30 a.m. (Wait list only).

Backwards In High Heels – The Ginger Rogers Musical, Friday, August 21st, $57. Show time, 11:15 a.m. at the Westchester Broadway Theatre in Elmsford, NY. Ginger Rogers danced her way into our hearts in the arms of Fred Astaire, setting the gold standard for grace and elegance on the silver screen.

Pick-ups: Bartow, 9:15 a.m.; Einstein, 9:30 a.m. & Dreiser, 9:45 a.m.

Super Wal-Mart – Friday, August 21st, $15; Bartow, 8:30 a.m.; Einstein, 8:45 a.m.; Dreiser, 9 a.m. (Wait list only).

Shoprite – Monday, August 24th, $3; Bartow, 9:30 a.m.; Einstein, 9:45 a.m. & Dreiser, 10 a.m. (Only 16 seats available; WAIT LIST ONLY.) Ellis Island Immigration Museum/ Statue of Liberty Tour – Wednesday, August 26th, $15. Ferry departure from Battery Park, 11 a.m. sharp. Bartow, 8:15 a.m.; Einstein, 8:30 a.m.; Dreiser, 8:45 a.m.

Birthday Party – Thursday, August 27th, $5. Little League Baseball Field, Co-op City Boulevard, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Latin/Soul Music. Menu: TBA. Seafood City - City Island, Friday, August 28th, $3; Bartow, 11:15 a.m.; Einstein, 11:30 a.m.; Dreiser, 11:45 a.m.

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

Ace In the Hole – Thursday, September 17th, $45. A Tribute to Tina Turner at the Royal Manor in Garfield, NJ. Show time: 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. 2 complimentary drinks. Menu: Rolls, garden salad, corn chowder, braised tips of beef, roast chicken, mashed potatoes, fresh vegetable medley, dessert, coffee & tea; Bartow, 9 a.m.; Einstein, 9:15 a.m. & Dreiser, 9:30 a.m. (19 seats available.)

Fairway – Friday, September 18th, $3. Bartow, 9:30 a.m.; Einstein, 9:45 a.m. & Dreiser, 10 a.m.

Super Wal-Mart – Friday, September 25th, $15. Bartow, 8:30 a.m.; Einstein, 8:45 a.m. & Dreiser, 9 a.m.

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

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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.

718.379.6700 FREE ADMISSION TO ALL

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; 4-course 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 718-3201946 (office) for raffle tickets and additional information.

To our sick, on the mend and shutin members, and those bereaved members, please know that you are in our prayers. Contact Frances Wilson, Good & Welfare Coordinator, 718671-5493.

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, 718379-3742.

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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, 718-379-3742.

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

Trip insurance available. Contact Jean, 718-379-3742.

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

Contact Jean, 718-379-3742 for additional information.

May 28 – June 8, 2016 – Alaska Cruise Tour (ISLAND PRINCESS)…

11 days/10 nights; Air—Land— Rail—Sea from Anchorage (Alaska) through Denali National Park; Sail 7 days; see Glacier Bay-Skagway; Juneau; Kelchikan; fly home from Vancouver, BC. Book before September 30 - $100/deposit required (price increase after that date). Contact Jean, 718-379-3742.

—Delores Debnam

Einstein Cancer Fund

Thursday, September 10th – Sands Casino, PA. Cost per person, $33. Casino bonus, $20 slot play and a $5 food voucher. If you have received your Sands August calendar, you will see that you will receive an extra $10 free play. Pick-ups are at 8:30 a.m. at the usual 3 stops. Bring your card and photo ID. 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 12th.

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 which you 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. Let’s 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

Bingo will be played on August 19th in Room 39 at 1:30 p.m., at the Einstein Center in Section 5. Coffee, tea and cookies during intermission.

Trip to Resorts Casino, A.C. is on August 25. Don't forget your government I.D. Price for this trip is $33 with a return of $25 slot cash. Pick up time is 8 a.m. Snacks as always on the bus, with a film on return.

Our October 14th trip to Westchester Broadway Theater to see Showboat, includes a choice of 6 different entrees.

The price is $80 and may be paid out, at your convenience. The final payment is

due September 15. Pick-up time is 9:00 a.m. sharp.

All trips to be picked up at the following locations: Einstein Loop, front of shopping center;, Asch Loop, back of library and Dreiser Loop, front of the hardware store.

Our club room is located at 135 Einstein Loop, Room 39. Hours are Monday-Thursday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Call us at 718-379-9613. Leave your name and phone number where you can be reached.

Good health to all.

—Ann Schlanger

Goose Island Seniors

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

What does America stand for?

Concern for our fellow beings.

Compassion. Education and culture.

Training people for jobs. Improving health care. Aiding refugees.

This is what the Bible is all about: sharing our bread with the hungry, freeing the oppressed, providing material, emotional and spiritual sup-

port for people in need. The Bible teaches us to rise above involvement in self, to feel a sense of responsibility for others.

The narrow view counsels, “Watch out for yourself.”

‘The broad view says: “Watch out for others.” America represents the triumph of altruism over egotism.

Young Israel of Co-op City

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.

Chavurah Temple Beth El of Co-op City

High Holiday Services Schedule Chavurah - Temple Beth El is celebrating the High Holidays again this year. Come join us in Dreiser Community Center, Rm. 9.

Rosh Hashanah Evening, Sun., Sept. 13, 8p.m., Rm. 4.

Morning, Mon., Sept. 14, 10:30 a.m., Rm. 9 Yom Kippur Kol Nidre, Tues., Sept. 22, 7:30 p.m., Rm. 9.

Morning, Wed., Sept. 23, 10 a.m., Rm. 9.

Public Yiskor, Wed., Sept. 23, 1 p.m., Rm. 9.

Public Yiskor, Wed., Sept. 23, 2:30 p.m., Rm. 9.

Mincha and Neliah, Wed., Sept. 23, 4 p.m., Rm. 9.

We are only asking for a donation for a ticket to the services and we are open to all members of the community.

Chavurah - Temple Beth El…is ded-

icated to Judaism as a living and growing faith. It provides its members with a strong sense of Jewish identity. We invite all people to attend our services and be a part of our caring congregational family.

Tickets will be mailed out to the members and those that have worshiped with us prior.

Information is also being mailed out for names to be listed in the Book of Remembrance.

At Yiskor on Yom Kippur, we will recite the names of those in our Memorial Book of Remembrance.

We wish you and your families a happy and healthy New Year, L'Shana Tova T'katavoo. May you be inscribed in the book of life.

For further information, please contact Rabbi Dennis Tobin, RabbiDennisTobin@aol.com; 973769-3915.

—Dennis Tobin

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(718) 828-1700 / 914-654-1700 Keeping Tradition Under Rabbinical Supervision

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

The Sisterhood brunch will take place at noon. You 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 Barbara Rose.

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

We hope you will join the Men’s Club on its our last trip of the summer going to the TROPICANA CASINO in Atlantic City on SUNDAY, AUGUST 30.

There are many things to do other than gambling, such as walking on the boardwalk, shop in the outlet stores, visit the many hotels and enjoy walking on the beach.

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

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

Payment is due by August 24.

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

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

For reservations, call: Marty, (718) 671-7809; Bruce, (718) 320-2234 or Gary, (718) 671-8424.

(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

Men’s Club Traditional Synagogue

REMINDER: Be careful

If you are having work done in your apartment, shareholders – especially those who are elderly and/or who live alone – are reminded that all personal items should be secured in a safe location. This is for your own peace of mind, as well as the protection of the Riverbay workers/contractors coming into your home.

Riverbay employees wear identification badges and so do the various Riverbay-approved contractors seeking access to your home. Ask to see identification before allowing anyone to enter your apartment. If you are unsure, you should contact your local CSO at (718) 320-3300 (follow prompts), or Public Safety at (718) 671-3050.

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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. 21, is at 7:26 p.m. p.m.

Shabbat ends on today, Saturday, Aug. 15, at 8:44 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. 15, at 9 a.m. Join Rabbi Daniel Kronengold in prayer.

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

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

Summer Church Schedule (DressDown Attire July 5th – Sept. 6th) 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

Community Protestant Church

North (Co-op City) Morning Prayer Services - Tuesday, 6:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m.

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

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

Other Scheduled Events Saturday, October 10th, The Sepia Players Ministry presents the play The Bingo Hall, written by Roosevelt Wright III, at the church. Donation: $20. For additional information and/or tickets, 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 in advance (no tickets sold at door) available by calling (718) 379-8514, (718) 671-5493 or (718) 671-0231.

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

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

To make a reservation or for additional information about the cruise, please call (718) 320-1435 or (718) 671-5961.

For Devotion …

“This is the day which the Lord hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it.”

(Psalm 118:24) 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

Coalition of African American Churches & Community Organizations

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 p.m., Wednesday Prayer Service; 6:30 p.m., Wednesday Bible Study. Sunday Morning Worship, 9:30 a.m. Teen Church, 10 a.m., 2nd Sundays; Children's Church, 3rd Sundays (K-3); Older Children's Church, 4th Sundays (4th7th).

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 p.m.-3:15 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.

After-school Enrollment: We will begin enrolling students in grades K-5 for our afterschool from August 10-14th 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

The coalition’s general membership meetings will resume on Tuesday September 1, at 12 p.m., 177 Dreiser Community Center, Room 15. We will be hosting our 20th annual Friends and Family Day event on Sunday, October 18th, 2 p.m., 177 Dreiser Community Center, Auditorium B. There will be games with prizes for the children.

There will be vendors which we hope that you will consider purchasing items from, and, last but not least, refreshments will be served. So come out and support the many organizations that make up the coalition.

Please inform the coalition of any suggestions that you may have. Ms. Virginia Stewart is the President of the coalition.

Phone number, (718) 671-4506.

The coalition is a non-profit organization dedicating to maintaining and improving the quality of life of cooperators while providing educational and culturally enriching programs for the community. We also act as one voice for all coalition members where there are issues of common concern and human rights. We also sponsor Friends & Family Day Celebrations, and

Kwanzaa free for the community.

Members of the coalition include the following: African-American Association; Co-op City Baptist Church; Retirees of Dreiser Loop; Harriet Tubman Independent Democratic Club; NAACP, Co-op City Branch; St. Joseph’s Episcopal Church and Zodiacs Track Club.

Please support our efforts by sending us a tax deductible contribution made payable to Coalition of AfricanAmerican Churches and Community Organization of Co-op City, Inc., P.O. Box 619, Bronx, NY 10475. Churches and organizations that desire to join the coalition may apply for membership by either writing or calling (718) 671-4506 or (718) 671-5957 for a membership application, which should be returned with a letter on your church/organization’s letterhead and signed by the Minister/President. Read coalition’s weekly column for information about events and issues. Remember the coalition’s motto is, “Coming together is the Beginning, Keeping together is Progress and Working together is Success.”

—Harman T. Leacock

Faith at Work Christian Church

Throwing garbage/objects from apartment windows is UNLAWFUL, DANGEROUS and could cause you to receive a community complaint and fine.

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 p.m. until 6 p.m. We welcome students with IEPs. Middle School students can arrive as early as 2:30 p.m.

Better Youth Generation Performing Arts and Choir: We will be auditioning for 20 spots of youth between the ages of 7 and 18. This is a Christian-based group which will perform both Gospel and Inspirational materials throughout the 5 boroughs and LowerWestchester County. All graduating performers will receive a college scholarship.

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

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

We are so excited with how God has used us in the community! This is our first celebration in 10 years because we wanted to actually do work on God's behalf and the community before celebrating.

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

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

Most Union and Insurance Plans Accepted.

HIP CMO (Montefiore) Health Plan Accepted.

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

Se Habla Español MEDICARE ACCEPTED • HOUSE CALLS BY APPOINTMENT

Diabetic Patients with Medicare may be eligible for shoes.

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Public Safety Blotter: August 6-12, 2015 August 6 - 140 Darrow Place One male was arrested for possession of a Controlled Substance and was issued a Universal Summons and a Community Complaint.

August 8 - f/o 600 Baychester Ave. One male was arrested for two counts of Disorderly Conduct, Harassment and Resisting Arrest. The male was then transported to Central Booking for processing.

August 9 - f/o 141 Einstein Loop Two males were arrested for Disorderly Conduct.

Warrant checks were conducted on both with one positive result. Both males were issued Universal Summonses and Community Complaints.

August 12 - f/o 2035 Bartow Avenue One male was arrested for Disorderly Conduct.

The male was issued a Universal Summons and released.

MARK YOUR CALENDAR: The Section 5 Second Annual Family Fun Day will be August 22, and the rain date will be August 29th from 12 to 6 p.m.

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 all volunteers to meet with the Section 5 Association on Thursday, August 20, at 7 p.m. in Building 33, the Section 5 Association room on the ground level. You may see the lobby attendant to direct you to the room.

There will be free popcorn, cotton candy, icings, franks and other goodies until all is finished. There will be face paintings, and clowns, just to name a few

of the many activities. Youth under 18 years old must have a parent sign a waiver form to participate in games. This is our 2nd annual FamilyFun Day, and we anticipate an even better event this year, with, of course, 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 and Fire Departments, the Baychester Library and DJ Smooth will provide the music, as w OPEN MIKE for all who wish to share their talents.

We are looking forward to a (mini farm) presentation by Kenny of the barbershop here in Einstein Loop.

SOME GOOD NEWS: Also on the Family Fun Day, the shredder truck will be here at the location of Erskine Place in the circle from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Flyers have been posted.

Section 5 Association

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: 9/9:15a.m. SHARP. Travelling by Lorant coach bus. 3 stops on return. Contacts: Serita G., 347-5645722/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.) All You Can Eat Lobsters and a variety of 50+ items on menu. Live Choir with uplifting Gospel music. Shopping Woodbury Commons. Boarding/ depart: 8:45/9 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. Vanboard/depart: 9:45/10 a.m. Contact: Green-Ryan, 718-379-0377. ● Fri., Nov. 20th, 11:00 a.m. show.

Price: $69. Radio City Christmas Spectacular. $30 deposit to hold seat. Pay in full ASAP. Note: Seats going fast, a few still available, traveling by Coach Bus. Come join in the fun. Contact: Ione

Edwards, 718-379-7756. ● March 10, 2016. Price: $117.

COLOR PURPLE, Jacob Theatre. 242 W. 45 St. Contact: Eleanor Barlow, 718-324-7847.

GOOD AND WELFARE Those of you still under the weather, know that you are thought of warmly and wished brighter days. Call Josephine Flowers, 718-320-0539, regarding illnesses and bereavements.

• 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 to 3 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 and/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 (718-379-0377) on Mondays and/or Thursdays, 2:30-5 p.m.

"A smile is the light in the window of your face that tells people you’re at home.” ~Author Unknown —Claudette Davis

Convector cleaning video

To view the Co-op City convector cleaning video on YouTube, visit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YvXqhEzO2WA.

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

SCHOOL SUPPLIES will be given out as long as the supplies last.

COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS – We welcome our neighbors of all cultures to participate. Please contact Ms. Eleanora Bailey for a table at 718-3797754 right away.

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

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Co-op City Times / August 15, 2015