Co-op City Times 8/17/19

Vol. 54 No. 33

Saturday, August 17, 2019

DHCR approves carrying charge increases for 2019, 2020 By order of Deputy Commissioner of the state Department of Housing and Community Renewal Mark Colón, Riverbay has been granted approval to raise Co-op City shareholders’ carrying charges by 1.9 percent beginning Sept. 1 and another 1.9 percent beginning Sept. 1, 2020.

The increases translate to $4.27 more per room per month as of Sept. 1 and an additional $4.35 per room per month starting Sept. 1, 2020.

The increase comes after an April 8 request from Riverbay Corporation to DHCR for a carrying charge increase, citing an inability to meet the financial demands of running Co-op City with existing revenue. The bulk of this shortfall, according to Riverbay Director of Finance Peter Merola, is attributable to the ongoing and upcoming capital projects being undertaken to ensure sustainability of the community’s infrastructure.

The carrying charge increases are at the levels they are, Mr. Merola told a small gathering of shareholders Aug. 7, because Riverbay is attempting to spread the capital projects out over time in such a way it negates the need for larger increases.

In order to request a carrying charge increase at all, Riverbay’s management must first submit a two-year budget that demonstrates the need for the carrying charge increase — it did — and have the Board of Directors sign off on the particulars of that budget — it did.

DHCR also looks at the budget to make sure it is

BY JASON CHIREVAS

Riverbay, CSC spot-cleaning new laundry install process Rome wasn’t built in a day. We all know that.

But no one thinks about how long it must have taken to get all of Rome’s laundry rooms in place.

Those shareholders with a sense of the nonsensical are probably best situated to appreciate the above scenario as well as the one they’re currently living as Plainview-based CSC Serviceworks makes its way around the buildings of Co-op City, installing new laundry rooms and leaving a fair number of growingpain, settling-in type problems behind.

Fortunately, both CSC and Riverbay are aware of these problems and are working together to fix them.

In addition to first-few-days problems like some of the newly-installed machines simply not working or performing as well some shareholders have also experienced several kinks in the system of obtaining and

BY JASON CHIREVAS

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Kevin Shaw Scholarship Winner See pg 3 for story

in agreement with the requesting management company before proceeding to a public hearing on the matter, which, in this case, was the aforementioned Aug. 7 meeting, which drew only about 14 shareholders to room 45 of the Einstein Community Center and a smattering of opposition.

In the end, Deputy Commissioner Colón agreed with Riverbay.

“Owing to causes beyond the control of the applicant, there have been and will be substantial increases in (Continued on page 2)

SCRIE & DRIE May Help Defray Carrying Charge Increases For Some Co-op City Shareholders Eligible Co-op City shareholders registered with the city’s Senior Citizen Rent Increase Exemption (SCRIE) and the Disability Rent Increase Exemption (DRIE) programs may be able to avoid paying the monthly carrying charge increase that becomes effective Sept. 1, 2019 if they meet the programs’respective criteria.

Shareholders who are eligible but have not yet registered for either of these programs are encouraged to do so now that Deputy Commissioner Mark Colon of New York State Housing and Community Renewal (HCR) has issued the carrying charge increase order approving Riverbay’s application for 1.9 percent

BY ROZAAN BOONE

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ORDER OF THE COMMISSIONER OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY RENEWAL HCLP-81

RIVERBAY CORPORATION, hereinafter referred to as the "applicant" a limited-profit housing company duly organized and existing under the provisions of Article II of the Private Housing Finance Law, subject to the supervision of the Commissioner of the New York State Division of Housing and Community Renewal, owns and operates a limited-profit housing development known as Co-op City in the City of New York, County of Bronx, State of New York.

The said applicant filed an application dated April 8, 2019, in the office of the Commissioner of Housing and Community Renewal requesting that the present carrying charges be increased because the present carrying charges, together with all the other income of the said applicant, are insufficient to enable it to meet the payments required to be made by the provisions of the Private Housing Finance Law. Notice and application, together with the Division of Housing and Community Renewal financial projections, were given to the cooperators with a notification that written statements in opposition to the proposed carrying charge increase could be sent to the Commissioner not later than August 7, 2019.

The purpose of such statements is to afford an opportnity for the cooperators or their representatives to refute, correct, supplement or otherwise modify the allegations and figures contained in the statement, exhibits, and schedules attached thereto. A meeting was scheduled for August 7, 2019, at Riverbay's Einstein Community Center, 135 Einstein Loop, (Continued on page 2)

Mall At Bay Plaza Celebrates 5th Anniversary

In addition to free food, tables were set up for local businesses to give out information about their services and to attract new customers.

Photo by Brandon Ortiz

The Mall at Bay Plaza celebrated its fifth anniversary on Wednesday, Aug. 14, with a celebration that included a lot of giveaways and free food.

Olive Garden, Cinnabon, Chipotle, Starbucks, Dallas BBQs, Stop & Shop and Outback Steakhouse were some of the food vendors sponsoring the event. Children in attendance enjoyed free animal balloon making, face painting and dance contests to win prizes.

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BY BRANDON ORTIZ

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the cost of operating the development,” he wrote. “The present maximum average carrying charges are insufficient to meet such increases.” (See the full text of Mr. Colón’s order starting on page 1.)

Although the DHCR commissioner has the power to approve, deny or even raise the amount of the requested carrying charge increase if he or she sees fits, state Private Housing Finance Law prohibits the commissioner from raising carrying charges beyond the minimum needed for the housing company to meet all its financial obligations.

For Co-op City shareholders currently enrolled in the city’s Disability Rent

Increase Exemption (DRIE), and Senior Citizen Rent Increase Exemption (SCRIE) programs, DHCR official Denise Snyder said it will take about 90 days to make adjustments for the carrying charge increase. Once those adjustments are made, she said, shareholders will only be responsible for the portion of the increase dedicated specifically to utilities. (See sidebar on page 1 for more information on applying for DRIE and SCRIE.) With the requested carrying charge increases set for the next two years, Mr. Merola told the shareholders gathered Aug. 7 the extra revenue would allow Riverbay “to keep Co-op City going for another 50 years.”

Room 45, Bronx, New York at which time the cooperators, their representatives, and representatives of the housing company had the opportunity to meet with DHCR staff. All comments and submissions were reviewed by DHCR staff prior to this determination.

NOW, on considering the entire record, from which it appears that owing to causes beyond the control of the applicant, there have been and will be substantial increases in the cost of operating the development, including, but not limited to, the increased cost of maintenance and operating expenses; and that the present maximum average carrying charges are insufficient to meet such increases in costs and to make other necessary and authorized expenditures, I FIND AND DETERMINE that, owing to causes beyond the control of the applicant, the present carrying charges are insufficient to enable it to meet, within reasonable limits, all necessary payments required to be made by the provisions of the Private Housing Finance Law and that such insufficiency cannot be corrected by reasonable economies in the management and operation of said development.

I FURTHER FIND AND DETERMINE that the minimum increase in the maximum average monthly room carrying charges necessary to enable the said applicant to make the payments required to be made is one point nine percent (1.9%) per room per month, including utilities effective September 1, 2019 and one point nine percent (1.9%) per room per month, including utilities effective September 1, 2020. The increase authorized herein is not in excess of the minimum amount

necessary to enable the housing company to make the payments required to be made by the provisions of the Private Housing Finance Law. I, THEREFORE, ORDER AND DIRECT the said applicant to increase the maximum average monthly room carrying charges one point nine percent (1.9%) per room per month including utilities, effective September 1, 2019 and one point nine percent (1.9%) per room per month, including utilities, effective September 1, 2020.

A copy of this order shall be transmitted to each cooperator to be affected at least five (5) days prior to September 1, 2019. Service shall be made in the manner prescribed by the Real Property Actions and Proceedings Law for the service of a notice of petition in summary proceedings, or by first-class mail.

Order of Commissioner

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DR. LEWIS WOLSTEIN

Mark Colón Deputy Commissioner Housing and Community Renewal

Dated: New York, New York this 13th day of August, 2019

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Co-op City Resident Wins Kevin Shaw Jr. Annual Scholarship

BY TORIEA McCAUSELAND

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

African American Association’s Drum Circle today

Calling all drummers! The African American Association of Co-op City is inviting you to join in on drumming to better health and a more joyful, stress-free life. So bring your djembe, conga, bongos, shekeres and any other instruments today to the Section 1 Greenway from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. to jam out. For more information, email aaaccpower @gmail.com or call 929-430-3255.

Assemblyman Benedetto’s Lobby Visits

Assemblyman Michael Benedetto will be visiting the lobbies of more Co-op City buildings according to the following schedule: Tuesday, August 27 – 100 Dreiser Loop (Bldg. 9A) Wednesday, August 28 – 140 Donizetti Place (Bldg. 4A) Visits are from 5:15 p.m. to 7 p.m.

These lobby visits give Co-op City shareholders an opportunity to discuss a broad range of topics with Assemblyman Benedetto and to hear about key highlights of the 2019 Legislative Session.

On hiatus JASA’s Bereavement Support Group

The annual Kevin Shaw Jr. scholarship gives high school seniors monetary awards to assist with financing their college education. This year, five students received scholarships, including Co-op City’s own Aria Manley of Section 2.

According to the Kevin Shaw Scholarship Foundation website, “The scholarship recognizes a graduating senior who demonstrates exemplary leadership and academic success.”

The scholarship is named in memory of Kevin T. Shaw Jr., whose life was cut short in 2015. He was a passionate young man and a resident of Co-op City who valued “education, hard work, and perseverance.”

According to Mr. Shaw’s mother, Sakeena Aria Manley Shaw: “Aria strongly embodied all the qualities required in a candidate. We were impressed that she created and led a sorority within her high school community, which had a focus on leadership and empowerment of women.”

As a high school student at KIPP NYC College Prep, Ms. Manley, along with several classmates, and with the help of her teachers, founded R.O.S.A. L.U.K. Ms. Manley says it’s “a sorority to uplift women and give them support in a society where they are not supported based on their gender.”

Mall Celebration

“In the five years since we opened our doors at the Mall at Bay Plaza, we are proud of the jobs that we created for our residents, great local retail so that people do not have to leave their borough to shop and, most importantly, a gathering place for friends, families and seniors,” Sam Shalem, chairman and CEO of Prestige Properties and Development, stated in a press release.

New York State Sen. Jamaal Bailey, who was in attendance, presented an Empire Award to Shalem, and Maranda Ashkar, director of Mall Management, in recognition of their “outstanding contributions to the growth and prosperity and the betterment of the community.”

Sunday, Oct. 13, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Einstein Community Center, the Riverbay Disabilities and Accommodations Committee in conjunction with the Co-op City Seventh-Day Adventist Church will be celebrating the 29th anniversary of the ADA with the NYC Disabilities Expo. The title of this year’s expo is “Building Inclusionary Bridges through the Arts.” The expo features exhibitors, speakers, interactive arts, clinics and workshops.

When Ms. Manley isn’t giving back to the community, she’s a regular 18 year old, hanging out with friends and going out to eat.

Even though she hasn’t settled on a major yet, she plans to either study business or Africana studies at State University of New York (SUNY) New Paltz. She said: “I’m looking forward to meeting new people from different races and backgrounds and improving my leadership skills.”

Grateful to have received the $2,000 scholarship that is going towards her tuition, Ms. Manley offers advice to students who are becoming seniors this school year, stating: “You can go to any school you want, just look for scholarships to help. Work hard and follow your dreams. Mine was to go to college, and now I’m able to do that.”

“Thank you to Mrs. Shaw for creating this scholarship for us; Kevin’s legacy is living on through the scholarship foundation.”

The scholarship foundation’s website states, “The Kevin Shaw Jr. Foundation provides scholars with financial resources to attend some of the finest colleges and universities.” To date, 16 students have been recipients of the scholarships.

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JASA’s Bereavement Support Group is on hiatus until Monday, Sept. 9. The group, facilitated by Rev. Dr. Robert A. Smith, Jr., meets on Mondays in room 8 in Dreiser Center.

For assistance during the break or for additional information, please contact Dr. Smith at (917) 734-4058.

New York City Disabilities Expo

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Sen. Jamaal Bailey (left) presents an Empire Award to Sam Shalem (second left), chairman and CEO of Prestige Properties and Development, and Maranda Ashkar, director of Mall Management. The award is in recognition for the Mall at Bay Plaza’s commitment to providing jobs and investing in the local community. “As a former teacher, a back to school event like this really warms my heart,” said Assemblyman Michael Benedetto (right) in his remarks to the crowd.

Those in attendance enjoyed some free cupcakes after receiving their complimentary gift bag.

Perhaps the busiest line of the event was the one for free back-to-school supplies that reached from the center all the way to the far side of the mall. Section 3 resident Millicent Williams saw the advertisement for the event in the Co-op City Times and brought her god children out to the event.

“The kids are having a great time enjoying the event – I’m glad I brought them,” said Ms. Williams.

Another Co-op City resident, Corazon Fernandez, who frequents the mall, said: “Everybody loves the mall. I wanted to come out with the family and enjoy ourselves. Also, [we] wanted to take advantage of the giveaways. It’s a family event

Kids compete in a dance contest to win some free prizes. A few toys and gift cards to stores in the mall were some of the prizes given out.

Photos by Brandon Ortiz

so I wanted to enjoy it with my family.”

In addition to accepting the Empire Award, Shalem reminded everyone about the Mall at Bay Plaza’s scholarship program, which will be looking for new applicants starting next year. Visit mallatbayplaza.com/scholarship to learn more about the program.

See page 5 for more photos.

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Laundry installation

the use of the new smart cards meant to run the machines.

The app one can use to pay the machines hasn’t been particularly agreeable either.

As frustrating as these problems may be, individually and collectively, the end result should see every laundry room in Co-op City overhauled with new machines, new tables, new paint jobs and new technology that should make the process of cleaning clothes as smooth as silk.

The new laundry rooms are part of CSC’s new eightyear, $28.8 million contract with Riverbay to provide equipment and services. The contract will pay Riverbay $3.6 million annually, which is up $507,000 over Riverbay’s last laundry deal, which was also with CSC. CSC had to complete a competitive bidding process to win the new contract, which the Board of Directors approved in January by a vote of 9 to 5 with one director absent.

Now, with the new laundry rooms rolling out around Co-op City, shareholders are running into a myriad of small problems that may have led to frustration among some.

So far, in addition to the problems of the first few days mentioned above, cooperators have found some laundry machines unable to communicate via the internet to be able to accept app payments. This, Riverbay and CSC officials have found, could be down to the strength of the Wi-Fi signal around Co-op City.

Riverbay officials have pledged to work with the property’s service provider to boost the strength of Co-op City’s Wi-Fi signal.

Some shareholders have also found dryers improperly calibrated with respect to how much drying time one receives for their money. This issue, CSC said, will be resolved in both the dryers already in place as well as those yet to be installed. All dryers, officials said, will be set to 25 cents per eight minutes of drying time with a manufacturer’s recommendation

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of 32 minutes — or $1 — to fully dry a load of laundry.

There’s also the matter of shareholders being able to obtain the smart cards used to operate the new machines in the first place.

CSC and Riverbay originally said, once work began to replace the laundry room in a given building — a five-day process, from start to finish — shareholders in that building would be issued a CSC welcome packet with a new card pre-loaded with $5 in credit to start using the new machines. This, some shareholders have found, has not been the case, as their CSOs don’t have enough welcome packets ready to distribute and the machines in the laundry rooms themselves — which have the ability to both add value to an existing card or sell new cards with no credit on them — don’t have the cards to dispense.

Again, Riverbay and CSC officials are aware of the problem and are taking steps to fix it so all shareholders can start using their new laundry rooms right away once CSC’s work is complete.

Finally, there’s the matter of being able to see just what’s going on in these new machines.

The old front-loading washing machines had clear windows in their doors. This allowed the user to see what was going on inside during the wash cycle.

Too much soap? Not enough water? It was all there to see in one rhythmic dance with the old machines.

The new machines have dark-tinted, smoky glass in the doors.

Although clear washing machine door glass was not in the original contract with Riverbay — the smoky glass is just how the new machines are manufactured — CSC officials have promised Riverbay they will have clear glass for the new washing machine doors specially manufactured and installed at a later date.

The process of overhauling laundry rooms will not stop though, so all the new machines will have the

smoky glass at first but, building by building, CSC will return and swap the dark-tinted glass for clear glass in all the new washing machine doors.

CSC Area Sales Manager Tony Nusio said the clear glass installation should happen in late September but that date is unconfirmed at press time.

In the meantime, any shareholder who wants to know what to expect from the new washing machines and the way in which they accept payment can watch the following videos to get acquainted.

Crossover washing machine instructions in English: m.youtube.com/watch?v=Y4xwIxYkRg0 Crossover washing machine instructions in Spanish: m.youtube.com/watch?v=QYjg8u312BA How to use the CSCPay mobile app: youtu.be/in_h_UBnfcg According to the current CSC schedule, Chevron 1 received its new laundry room this week. Next week, starting Monday, Aug. 19, will be Chevron 2’s turn, and Tower 6 will be up the week after that.

MTA ad hoc survey ongoing

Shareholders are reminded to fill out the ad hoc committee’s MTA bus survey below. The survey can also be found in, and returned to, CSO offices around Co-op City. CSO offices also have a petition letter shareholders can sign and add to those sent to the MTA regarding proposed bus route changes.

Below is the ad hoc committee survey designed to measure shareholders’ experience with MTA buses. Shareholders are invited to fill it out, cut it out and return it to their CSO office during business hours or CCPD headquarters in the Bartow Center after hours.

Co-op City MTA Ad Hoc Committee Survey

Name: ________________________________________________________________________ Section:_______________________________________________________________________ Address: ______________________________________________________________________ Email: ________________________________________________________________________ Tel. #:_________________________________________________________________________ Questions – Please answer all that apply:

What line(s) do you frequently use (select all that apply).

BX23

How many transfers are you forced to make during your commute: Average wait time for the bus: ____________ minutes

BX26

None

BX28 1

BX30

2

Q50

BxM7

3 or more

What times of day do you use the bus to travel to your destination(s) (select all that apply): Morning Afternoon Evening Late Night Are you (please check all that apply) Student Employed

Retired

Reason for Travel (select all that apply): Work School Doctor’s or Other Appointments

Physically Challenged Shopping

Visiting Friends or Relatives

Proposed changes: To support a limited bus are you willing to walk one additional block

Yes

No

Additional Comments__________________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Return this form to: CSO office in Dreiser, Einstein or Bartow Reception area, or CCPD (after 5:00 p.m.)

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Mall at Bay Plaza 5th Anniversary

Photos by Brandon Ortiz

Tunes on Tuesdays featuring Sweetwine

BY KYLAH BLAKE

At this week’s Tunes on Tuesday, Aug. 13, there was an amazing performance by Sweetwine. The talented band members included: Charisa, the violin diva; Luciana Padmore on drums; Billy ‘Badd’ Du Bose, lead vocals; Jaquon Welch, lead vocals; James Preston, keyboard, and Shawn Whitely, bass. They performed R&B, and multiple songs by one of my favorite artist, Stevie Wonder. Even though we had to relocate due to the rain, that didn’t stop Co-op City residents from coming out! With every song performed there was singing along and dancing throughout the entire night. Each of the band members produced such amazing harmony and melody that even I couldn’t help but sing along! It was an awesome night!!

Photos by Kylah Blake

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Co-op City Times / August 17, 2019

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

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Letters to the Editor

Ayanna needs our support To the Editor: It’s not often we, as a community, have the chance to support our own. On Aug. 20, one of our own, Ayanna Williams — a young lady who grew up in Co-op City — continues on her journey to singing stardom. She will be performing as part of Co-op City’s Tunes on Tuesday. Let’s make this one of the biggest concerts in her career. I encourage all residents to come out and support our neighborhood star.

—Aaron Carnegie

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To the Editor: Something has to be done about these cars and motorcycles making extremely loud bursts of popping and banging very early in the morning or in the evening. This foolishness and total disregard to others creates confusion and sets off car alarms. The drivers of these vehicles ought to be heavily fined and if repeated, have their vehicle impounded. I hope Public Safety and the Security Committee address this issue and take immediate action. The noise from these vehicles or bikes sounds like an explosion or gun shots. Let’s stop this nonsense immediately!

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Shareholders are reminded that if their carrying charges are two months late their parking agreements are subject to termination and may not be renewed for six (6) months.

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Anonymous or unsigned letters will not be accepted for publication. Letters cannot exceed 350 words. Ideally, they should be typed. All letters must be in the Co-op City Times office in Room 21, Bartow Community Center, by 3 p.m. every Monday to be considered for publication in that week’s edition. Views and opinions expressed in letters and Directors’ Viewpoint are solely the writer’s, and not necessarily shared by the Co-op City Times or Riverbay Corp.

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CCPD offers safety tips for college students Co-op City Times / August 17, 2019

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 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 that 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 2000 to the present, there have been more than 90 fatal fires on college campuses, in fraternities or sororities, or in off-campus housing within three miles of the campus. College related fires have claimed a total of 175 victims since 2000. During the school year 2017-18, there was one campus related fire with three deaths. Last year, there was one fire with five deaths in off-campus housing near Texas State University.

Fire deaths have been trending downward, which is great news. This number needs to be zero each and every year. This can be achieved with education and prevention.

In the past three years, all of the fire-related deaths occurred in off-campus housing. Historically, 87 percent 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 that 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 campus-firewatch.com. Campus Firewatch is a national

Public Safety Blotter August 4 - August 10, 2019 08/04/2019 – 170 Dreiser Loop A male reported his clothes being stolen out of the laundry after he left them unattended.

08/05/2019 – 140 Elgar Place Residents of this building discovered deliveries from Amazon had been broken into and stolen. This matter is under investigation.

100 Alcott Place FDNY responded to an apartment at this location for smoke. Upon arrival FDNY forced entry and corrected the source of the smoke via a burning pot on the stove. The cooperator received a summons for an illegal double keyed cylinder — key needed for entry and exit — this is a fire code violation and safety hazard.

08/07/2019 – 120 Darrow Place A male was issued a Criminal Court Complaint Summons for possession of marijuana.

08/08/2019 – 140 Bellamy Loop A male who refused to show ID and cooperate with identifying himself walked into a building behind CCPD and was arrested and charged with obstruction of governmental administration among other charges.

120 Elgar Place One male is issued a Criminal Court Complaint Summons for marijuana possession.

08/08/2019 – 120 Elgar Place A male observed smoking marijuana was arrested and during a search was found in possession of additional marijuana and a loaded firearm. He was arrested and faces multiple charges.

08/10/2019 – 99 Einstein Loop A cooperator was arrested for DWI after it was determined she had an accident hitting a vehicle and caused minor damage.

newsletter focusing on campus fire safety issues. It has 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 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 from the Department of Homeland Security. This money has been used to put out fire safety education pamphlets as well as a website, 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 a product of 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 college, be sure to take steps to ensure their safety.

College students also need to be aware 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 pretenses. College students can be the victim of identity theft or other types of scams. Obscene telephone calls 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 highschool age students.

As we approach the last 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 prohibit barbecuing within 20 feet of a building or dwelling with the only exception being electric grills. Electric grills can be used 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.

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For information on CONTRACT OPPORTUNITIES ONLY, please contact: Lenya Garcia at Lgarcia@riverbaycorp.com; and Anatoliy Budnitskiy at abudnitskiy@riverbaycorp.com. Please note: emails should be sent to both parties.

Please DO NOT email resumes for EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES to the aforementioned emails. For EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES, please see the end of the employment listings for specific directions.

CONTRACT OPPORTUNITIES There are no contract opportunities to list this week. Please check next week.

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In my opinion – A very unsatisfactory rollout

difficulty many cooperators had with their attempt to replenish their new reloadable washing machine cards with either cash or debit/credit cards. It is my observation that most seniors will only use cash, and despite Second Vice President every attempt I made to have CSC install card replenishment machines that accept $1 bills, I was unsucIn the January 26, 2019, edition of the Co-op City cessful.

Times, I wrote about my commitment to keep promI also witnessed a cooperator who attempted to use ises that I made during the 2018 Board of Directors her bank card in the replenishment machine. The campaign. Among those promises, was to continue machine’s computer denied her the replenishment the effort to bring about the ability of allowing our amount of $20 to her reloadable washing machine card. senior population to downsize from their 2 or 3 bed- Several minutes later, another cooperator came into room apartment to a smaller unit, without the require- the laundry room, placed his card into the replenishment to pay the current, or any additional, equity to ment machine to check for his $5 balance, and the card do so. totaled $25, which seems to suggest that the replenThanks to members of the Board and Management, ishment machine may have malfunctioned. we were successful. A major victory for senior shareIf that wasn’t enough, the dryers were initially proholders, some of whom are currently taking advan- grammed to take $1 for 30 minutes, not the usual .25 tage of the pilot program opportunity now. cents for 8 minutes at a time. Thankfully, the issue has Additionally, I wrote about my optimism regard- since been addressed. ing the MTA’s consideration of returning our buses to Again, in my opinion, the obvious solution for many their original routes, and with a greater frequency of of these issues was to place a CSC technician in the buses. We are continuing to work very hard at it.

I strongly believe in working hard towards keeping my campaign promises.

In my opinion – This new washing machine/ laundry room rollout is completely unacceptable Not a campaign promise, but included in that same January 26 article, I wrote the following about the washing machine resolution (Resolution #18-35) that the Board had just passed, at the Board business meeting which took place Jan. 16, 2019: The resolution on the washing machine contract was approved. I cast a negative vote because I did not agree with the raising of the price as well as other aspects of the agreement. In my opinion, we needed to understand more about the commercial laundry industry’s hardware, and the standards that commercial laundromats go by when running their business.

New sample washing machines, and a dryer were installed in Building 24’s laundry room for cooperators to use. The new machines are basically the same, just newer. One of the new washers experienced malfunctions two times in three weeks.

I was not convincing enough to get a majority of the Board to press the company for the single dollar replenishment option in the laundry room. In its place, you can use your debit or credit card for use as well as continue with the current replenishment card with the $5 minimum.

My building, #24, was one of the first buildings to receive the new CSC Serviceworks (CSC) laundry machines. These machines were due to be installed on Monday, July 22. The actual date had to be pushed back one day to July 23 because CSC needed the additional day for completion of their installation.

On Tuesday, the 23rd, armed with a new card (with $5 pre-loaded) that I picked up as instructed by our CSO Dept., I went to use the machines for the first time.

What was/is CSC Services thinking?

The first encounter with the washing machines may be challenging. It took me a moment to figure out that the card was not to be inserted, but simply placed in front of the machine’s card holder. A sensor on the machine electronically reads the card. Important – if you currently select extended washing time for your clothes, the machine takes more money.

The machines that were placed in Bldg. 24 feature deeply tinted (almost blacked-out) door glass making it almost impossible to see your clothes or the effect of the amount of detergent you have added to your wash (too much/not enough). It is my understanding that the door glass will be replaced. This was a bone of contention back in 2015, and then too, had to be addressed.

One of the main reasons I voted against the resolution was it contained an increase for each type washing machine in the contract. Only the dryers were exempt. There was an understanding that we would retain the discount days of Tuesdays and Thursdays as per our previous agreement. As of my writing this viewpoint, there have been no discounts programmed into the washing machines of Building 24, since their installation July 23, 2019.

What I have witnessed firsthand is the degree of

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laundry rooms during the first couple of days of the new installations so that cooperators could familiarize themselves with the new washing machines and replenishment card device.

Last, but not least, Management was forced to close our laundry room for a full day to reinstall a concrete ramp. Unfortunately, the closure occurred on a discount day.

Hopefully, as more buildings receive their new washing machines and dryers, the items that I have opined as being problematic, will have been successfully resolved.

The money still on your old Smart Card can either be spent down in an old laundry room or you can receive a refund for the balance on the card by contacting CSC’s customer service at 1-844-272-9675.

After your identity and the balance on your old card has been verified, a refund check will be mailed to your address. Once your refund has arrived, you may discard your old Smart Card.

Thank you for reading my viewpoint. I can be reached at: rsaunders@riverbayboard.com.

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increase in monthly carrying charges per room per month for fiscal year 20192020, followed by another 1.9 percent increase in fiscal 2020-2021. (See related article on page 1.)

New York City residents of Mitchell-Lama developments, such as Co-op City, must apply for SCRIE through NYC Department of Housing, Preservation and Development (HPD). Cooperators can call HPD at (212) 863-8494 for more information. Through SCRIE, people 62 years or older with total annual household income of $50,000 or less may be eligible for exemption from all or some increases in carrying charges. On the other hand, DRIE applications are evaluated by the NYC Department of Finance (DOF).

This year’s 1.9 percent increase in carrying charges raises the average carrying charge from $224.73 per room to $229.00 per room in Co-op City apartments as of Sept. 1, 2019, a difference of approximately $4.27 per room per month on average.

On Sept. 1, 2020 the second 1.9 percent carrying charge increase will raise the then-current average carrying charge from $229.00 per room per month to $233.35 per room per month an increase of $4.35 per room on average.

SCRIE and DRIE make up New York City’s Rent Freeze Program which “freezes” the rent of eligible senior citizens and those with qualifying disabilities by granting an exemption from paying the “increase” portion of their rent or, in the case of Co-op City, maintenance or carrying charges, thereby helping them to remain in affordable housing.

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

Landlords and management agents receive tax abatement credits in lieu of cash for any rent increase, and, under Local Law 75 which was signed by Mayor Michael Bloomberg in 2005, the income eligibility threshold of the SCRIE program had been increasing annually by $1,000 until it reached $29,000 in the year 2009. On July 1, 2014, that threshold was increased to $50,000 or less.

According to Riverbay’s Director of Finance, Peter Merola, there are currently 1,357 seniors on SCRIE in Co-op City, and 170 households receiving DRIE benefits.

“It is always good to see that the city has continued these much needed subsidy programs to help those qualifying cooperators with their monthly living expenses,” said Mr. Merola. “It should be pointed out, however, that both SCRIE and DRIE help cooperators who are 62 years of age and older to pay for the ‘increase’ in carrying charges, not their entire carrying charge. Shareholders should also be aware that each case is different so because your neighbor qualifies for ‘X’ amount does not mean that you will also. Some may be eligible for a lot of help, while others may be eligible for some help.”

Mr. Merola explained that the SCRIE and DRIE programs work by the city notifying Riverbay how much assistance each qualifying cooperator is to receive and Riverbay posts this credit to the shareholder’s account. In turn, the city “pays” Riverbay by applying an abatement for this same amount to Riverbay’s real estate taxes.

On the other hand, the DRIE law, which was enacted on October 10, 2005, has five criteria and, like SCRIE, applicants must satisfy all of them to be eligible: • The applicant must rent an eligible apartment.

• An eligible apartment is defined by the DRIE law as those regulated by the state Division of Housing and Community Renewal, for instance, rent-controlled or rent stabilized apartments; those in the Mitchell-Lama program; those owned by a limited dividend housing company, redevelopment company, or housing development fund company incorporated under the private housing finance law; or those in a building where the mortgage was federally insured under Section 213 of the National Housing Act, and the applicant was a tenant of record at the time of the mortgage termination.

• The applicant must be the head of household (18 years of age or older) and named on the lease or rent order, be the tenant of record, or be the spouse or registered domestic partner with a disability; or either of the above. The tenant of record may be a spouse, domestic partner, or child who has attained the right of succession to the apartment upon the death of the leaseholder.

• Applicants of DRIE must receive eligible state or federal disability-related financial assistance.

Only those currently receiving Federal Supplemental Security Income (SSI); Federal Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI); US Department of Veterans Affairs disability pension or compensation (Must be Military service-related disability pension or compensation); or Disability-related Medicaid (if the applicant has received either SSI or SSDI in the past) to qualify to receive DRIE. • The applicant must have an annual household income of $50,000 or less.

Income eligibility is established by using the applicant’s income from the previous calendar year.

• DRIE applicants must pay more than one-third of their household’s aggregate disposable income for rent, which is the total countable wages and other sources of income, minus allowable deductions for all members of the household.

“For those qualifying households, this will be a great benefit in that the applicant will not have to pay future carrying charge increases,” said Mr. Merola. “All cooperators who think they may qualify should file their applications with New York City as soon as possible to avoid future carrying charge increases.”

Once the DRIE application is filed and approved, the city will notify River-

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bay which residents were approved and at the time of the next carrying charge increase, the resident’s carrying charge should remain at its current level. In turn, the DOF will send Riverbay Corporation a credit towards its property taxes which will compensate the housing development for the carrying charge increase it would have received from the DRIE participant.

For assistance completing the application, please call 3-1-1- or contact the Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities.

Mr. Merola emphasizes that since SCRIE and DRIE are New York City programs, shareholders must file their applications as instructed on the application forms, not with Riverbay Corporation.

Co-op City shareholders are advised NOT TO apply for SCRIE or DRIE online via the NYC Department of Finance website. Completed applications should be mailed to the address provided on the applications.

For the convenience of Riverbay shareholders, applications for both SCRIE and DRIE are available at the reception desk at the Riverbay administrative office, 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, N.Y. JASA Senior Services, located at 2049 Bartow Avenue, provides assistance to shareholders who need help completing their SCRIE and DRIE applications. This service is provided through the LiveOn NY program. Walk-ins are welcomed and service is on a first-come basis. LiveOn representatives are available at the JASA main office on Fridays, between 9 a.m.-12 p.m. For further information, you may contact JASA at (718) 320-2066 or see the JASA page in the Co-op City Times for LiveOn’s Co-op City availability schedule.

It should be noted that, by law, households can only receive either SCRIE or DRIE, not both of these rent increase exemptions.

In April, DHCR approved the first ever apartment downsizing pilot in Co-op City after being petitioned by Riverbay Management and Board for a waiver to the occupancy agreement to allow senior and DRIE-eligible shareholders who meet established criteria to downsize their apartments without having to pay current equity for the new apartment. This approval was a concerted effort by the Board and Management and with the help of DHCR to alleviate the financial burden which the carrying charge increases may cause on some of the community’s more vulnerable residents – seniors and those with disabilities. So far, 19 shareholders have applied to downsize their apartments in Co-op City.

“Shareholders who are considering downsizing and are receiving any subsidy need to keep in mind that a lower monthly carrying charge may impact their future subsidy in their new (smaller) apartment,” Mr. Merola stated.

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Oh, No! Not Those Buses Again! Just Fix It! Director’s Viewpoint

Mary Pearson Secretary If you’ve got a ton of time on your hands and are really good at puzzles, fixing Co-op City’s bus problem is really not all that hard. But unfortunately, fixing the problem is not the only problem.

Traffic is dreadful, the MTA is cheap, and people are selfish. Fixing all that, now that’s hard, especially the human nature part.

Bus X is being cut. I don’t ride Bus X. Not my problem. I ride Bus Y. Don’t fix Bus Z! I might have to wait two minutes longer to catch Bus X!!

In 2010, chunks of Co-op City lost chunks of service. We let our neighbors down. For nine years, we failed to restore their service.

The new MTA plan is set to do more of the same, chip away at one part hoping another part might not bark, and another part might not even notice. But, not this time. We’ve noticed and we’ve barked. So now let’s use some empathy and ask…

What does the MTA want?

What does the Co-op City community need?

And how can the two be reconciled?

The proposed MTA Bronx Bus Network Redesign is looking for fast, straight, short, direct routes that avoid duplication and overlapping. Co-op City riders want most of that too, but we also want convenience and comfort and we don’t want to pay extra for it.

Above all, we really want to keep our one-seat rides.

Redesign the line but keep the human factor in mind.

Currently, of all our bus lines, only two efficiently service the entirety of Co-op City: the BxM7 express and the Bx23. What do the Bx23 and the BxM7 do that the other buses don’t?

The Bx23 route splits itself in two and circulates around the entire community in two different directions. Its bidirectional, more direct routing, provides

a quicker ride without skipping sections. That way, riders needn’t travel through every section of the community before arriving at their destination.

And what is the early morning BxM7’s super power?

During the early rush, none of the BxM7’s meanders all over the place. Each grabs a full load of people at just a few designated stops and shoots directly out to Manhattan.

That’s what the MTA needs to do for all three of our main areas for all our bus lines at all times.

MTA: Use What You’ve Got Instead of eliminating Queens-bound one-seat travel from Co-op City, why not apply the power of bidirectional routing to the Q50? Give us a variation of Q50-12345 and Q50-54321.

Same goes for the Bx30. Instead of making Dreiser the only transfer point, cut the 30 in two. Give us the Bx30 Einstein and the Bx30 Bartow with two starts, two ends, and shared frequency – the Bx23 bidirectional way.

And then do that for the rest of our buses. Instead of limiting our bus lines to a single starting and ending point each, accommodate our big sloppy contours by servicing each of our three sections independently.

With the 26 and the 28, tri-directional is the way to go. We need a Bx26 Dreiser, a Bx26 Bartow, and a Bx26 Einstein. We need a Bx28 Dreiser, a Bx28 Bartow, and a Bx28 Einstein. Don’t worry. We’ll get used to it real quick.

Instead of sticking to a one-point transfer spot, let’s come together as a community and split ourselves into thirds. No more punishing one group and rewarding another based on the luck of the draw. Getting a seat on a bus shouldn’t be dependent upon the location of the apartment you moved into 50 years ago. This is one community. Each part of it should be adequately serviced: Dreiser, Bartow, and Einstein.

More Give, Less Take And don’t skip any stops along the way, either. Stop eying them, MTA! Why would anyone think of removing the stop closest to our nearest medical complex or

the stop closest to the supermarket? Our stops are already twice as far apart as the NYC average.

In fact, add more stops! Why doesn’t the Bx23 stop at the Bay Plaza shopping center and the Bay Plaza Mall? Why isn’t there a pair of stops closer to the Co-op City Boulevard baseball fields and the Greenway? And has the distance from Carver to Bellamy ever even been measured? We’ve got an extraordinarily high number of still-active, bus-riding seniors living here. Don’t play musical chairs with our elders, our shoppers, our kids.

The MTA has already found the secret to providing Co-op City adequate bus service. Now it’s time to apply it on every line. Before cutting routes or herding our remaining routes into a single transfer point, MTA, do a reroute redo based on the two methods you already use right here in Co-op City. Go bi-directional or tri-directional. Divide all that the extra frequency you’ve promised us by two or three, make sure the schedules are appropriately staggered, and all of Co-op City’s bus cut problems will vanish. We can have it all by trading some frequency for one-seat travel, more coverage, less overlapping and speedier rides.

Let Co-op City regain and retain the bus service it needs. We’ll help you.

Fixing the Bus System. Easier Done Than Said.

Can’t picture it? I don’t know if or when the Option II maps I am proposing will be printed in these pages, but if you have access to Facebook you can go to the “Co-op City 50th Anniversary” page. I’ll post them there. That way you can see how duplicative routes are avoided, lines are straightened out, transfers become unnecessary, routes can make direct bee lines to our borders, and our buses can fly like the dickens.

May We Have Some More?

How about a Soundview Ferry shuttle? How about honoring the Senior Discount on express buses 24/7?

How about…

You can reach me by voice or text at 718-219-2211 or by email at mpearson@riverbayboard.com.

MetroCard Bus to visit Co-op City next month Co-op City Times / August 17, 2019

The MetroCard Bus will be visiting all three Co-op City locations next month, enabling customers to sign up for or refill their Reduced-Fare MetroCard, purchase or add money to an existing MetroCard, and purchase E-Z Pass On the Go tags.

On Thursday, Sept. 5, and again on Thursday, Sept.

19, the MetroCard bus will be at the Bartow Mall on Co-op City Blvd. (in front of the Bingo Hall and the eyecare center), from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.; at Dreiser Loop (Park on Debs Place) from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and at Einstein Loop (Elgar Place) from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

In addition, the MetroCard Bus will also visit Co-op City on Thursday, Aug. 29, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. It will be parked on Co-op City Boulevard at the Bartow Mall in front of the former bingo hall. In Sept., in addition to the dates listed above, the bus will return on Monday, Sept.

30, also at 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., in front of the bingo hall on Co-op City Boulevard.

To better assist those in our community who may be visually impaired we have set up a telephone notification system through which we will call and advise you of important information from Riverbay Corporation related to your building or the Co-op City community.

To register for this service, please call your Cooperator Services Office (CSO) at 718-3203300, press option 3 one time and then follow the prompts for the proper CSO based upon the building in which you live. You may also complete the form below and return it to your CSO. (PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY)

Name:_________________________________ Building: _____________ Apt. _________________

Home Phone:____________________________

Cell Phone: __________________________ Carrier: _____________________________

Other Cell:___________________________

Carrier: _____________________________ E-mail address:

_____________________________________ Other E-mail:

_____________________________________ Business Phone (Optional)

____________________________________ Business E-mail (Optional)

____________________________________ (Upon completion please place in envelope and deliver to your CSO)

MTA New York City Transit advises its customers that there are two kinds of traveling MetroCard Service Centers: the MetroCard Bus and the MetroCard Van. Both vehicles make regularly scheduled stops in all five boroughs each month.

The MetroCard Bus, which stops in Co-op City, travels around the city, stopping at senior citizen centers, shopping centers and along major bus routes.

Customers can handle all of their MetroCard needs, whether it is applying for or refilling a Reduced-Fare MetroCard, buying or refilling a regular MetroCard or asking MetroCard-related questions. Senior citizens and people with disabilities may apply for the Reduced-Fare MetroCard on the Bus. They will need photo ID and seniors must show proof of age (at least 65 years old).

The MetroCard Van, like the Bus, travels around

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the city with helpful on-board staff ready to sell Unlimited and Pay-Per-Ride MetroCards, add money to regular and Reduced-Fare MetroCards and answer questions. Reduced-Fare MetroCard applications are available. EZ Pass On The Go tags are also available for purchase on both the Bus and the Van. The MetroCard Bus and Van do not operate on the following holidays: New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas.

Customers may also want to explore the EasyPay Reduced-Fare payment option. EasyPay lets customers link to their credit or debit card to their Reduced-Fare MetroCard so it refills automatically.

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

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Carrying Charge Increase

Disaster Preparedness Recently, the Security Committee, led by Director Francine Reva Jones Jerome Rice, arranged for the Governor’s Office and the New York Army National Guard to present an inAssistant Secretary depth screen presentation and distribute over 200 Disaster Go-Bags to cooperators. This program advises you to create and practice an emergency plan so your famHCR Conference On Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2019, a conference was ily will know what to do in a crisis. The presentation convened with New York State Housing and Com- included information on fire safety, smoke alarms, fire munity Renewal to discuss questions and concerns extinguishers, homeowner’s insurance, keep non-perishable food, water, cellphone batteries, document holder regarding the 1.9 percent carrying charge increase.

Approximately 10 cooperators attended and a few for important papers, kit for pets, cash money, defibrillator, call 911 if trapped, listen for whistle or tapping on questions were asked, including: pipes, place items on table for safekeeping, submit insurWhy are there so many Riverbay departments?

Answer: There are 26, some of which have been ance claims, beware of scams, and much more.

For many months, I have promised to prepare myself combined. All departments are needed in order to bring a Go-Bag. I am thankful a backpack was given out to the necessary services to the shareholders.

Can the money that we earn by selling energy to all the registered participants. It contained a flashlight, radio, batteries, first aid kit, mask, water, water bottle, Con Ed go into the budget?

Answer: We get approximately $4 million annually, energy bars, gloves, whistle, and much more. If you which has been factored into the two-year budget.

When will the increase go into effect?

Answer: The earliest this increase can go into effect is Sept. 1. Those receiving DRIE and SCRIE will continue paying what they now pay and applicants may obtain an application at the Administration Office. If anyone is receiving a surcharge, it will be evaluated.

A cooperator stated there was an increase on her carrying charge statement.

Answer: Only basement storage charges increased.

The carrying charge increase will be on your September statement.

The HCR representatives further stated they would review the letters written by the shareholders and there would be another conference in approximately two years. The conference was then adjourned.

Some Section 5 residents voiced their disappointment in the turnout. Others felt that, perhaps cooperators are satisfied. However, I thought it was due to the inclement weather and that this conference was significant enough to warrant a robo call to remind cooperators of this important conference.

Ad Hoc Committee Against MTA Cuts This committee is working diligently for our community so we may have a transportation system that makes sense. The committee members meet twice a week — once for a general meeting and again for one of the two subcommittees that were created, “Outreach” and “Research & Proposal.” A community survey is being circulated and, if you were on the Greenway for National Night Out Aug. 6, a member of the Outreach Subcommittee might have approached you to complete a survey. It is so important all cooperators participate in whatever way we can in order for the MTA to receive as much accurate information as the committee can provide.

The Research & Proposal Subcommittee is preparing a response that is nearly 50 pages in length. In our last discussion, we questioned the accuracy of the MTA in calculating the number of riders in their survey. It was low. Last Sunday, when I traveled by bus, the MetroCard slot was blocked and no passengers paid.

This has happened frequently over the past few years.

Why aren’t the payment boxes working? It is no wonder the MTA is losing revenue.

In retrospect, I recall when riders could not board a bus unless they paid their fare. The bus driver would get angry and sometimes refuse to continue driving if a passenger did not pay their fare. Presently, it is customary for a bus driver to allow walk-ons and allow others to freely board the bus from the back door. I recall when people were arrested for sneaking on the bus.

At first I thought it was a nice gesture for a bus driver to allow a free ride to some folks that appeared to be down and out. On the other hand, what if this results in calculation of lower ridership which would result in a valid reason to reduce bus service. Hmmm!

If so, it would be difficult or impossible to accurately determine the number of bus riders.

In any event, our ad hoc committee is amazing!

Compliments are extended to Aaron Carnegie and Blossom Johns for their steadfast efforts to get the task done. I trust the MTA will accept our proposal. When an officer of the MTA, Andy Byford, came to Co-op City, he was willing to work with us. However, the MTA has made administrative changes and we might no longer be able to work together. More information will follow.

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missed it, be sure to attend when they come again. Or, make your own Go-Bag so you will be ready to grab it and go.

According to Khalil Abdul-Wahhab of the Community Emergency Response Team (C.E.R.T.), in cases of natural disasters, please know Truman H.S. is an evacuation center and Lehman College is a shelter center.

Condolences The nation mourns the passing of Ms. Toni Morrison (2/18/31-8/5/19). She was an American writer noted for her examination of the black experience, particularly black female experience, within the black community. Her best-selling novels include The Bluest Eye, Sula, Song of Solomon, and Beloved. She wrote nonfiction volumes as well. Morrison won a Pulitzer Prize for Beloved; Nobel Prize for Literature in 1993.

In 2010, Morrison was made an officer of the French Legion of Honor. Two years later, she was awarded the U.S. Presidential Medal of Freedom. Toni Morrison left a legacy of great work and will be missed.

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We Get Two More 1.9% Increases

supposed to get new washers, new dryers, new countertops, and about 12-15 new laundry carts.

Director’s Viewpoint Additionally, shareholders are going to get new $5 laundry cards. And, they can use their old laundry cards in other buildings that have not received the new machines. Or, they can call 1-844-272-9675 to get a As expected, our community is going to get hit with refund check for the balance on their old card. two more carrying charge increases. And, the first one Now, unfortunately, some residents might think that is just days away. they should do their laundry and then take these new laundry carts to their apartment. Then, without a care Two New 1.9% Carrying Charge Increases On Wednesday, August 7, 2019, the NYS Homes in the world, they will think that they should keep these and Community Renewal (HCR) agency held a meet- new laundry carts. But, they’re wrong and they must ing about our carrying charge increases at the Einstein be stopped.

So, I want to encourage everyone to call our Pubauditorium in section 5. Besides the three HCR officials, two management officials, and another board lic Safety Department at 718-671-3050 to report anymember, only eleven residents showed up at this meet- one that takes a laundry cart to their apartment. Anonying. mous? Yes! All you have to do is note the date and A Riverbay official reviewed the budget numbers time that a person took that cart out of the laundry with the small audience. Thereafter, the HCR officials room. Then, you simply go upstairs and make an anonysupported those numbers. So, more than likely, we’re mous call to Public Safety. Thereafter, our officers can going to get the first 1.9 percent increase on Septem- pull videos on that person and issue a very large comber 1, 2019. Then, we’ll get another increase in 2020. munity complaint to them. That’s it!

Fare Evasion By the way, this was one of the fastest meetings ever, from 6:30 p.m. - 7 p.m.

Not too long ago, statistics from the MTA indicated Bottom line: My viewpoint from last week focused that one out of four bus riders did not pay their fare. on how the Riverbay Corporation is using $150,000 Additionally, about 4 percent of subway riders jumped of our money on an annual basis to fund an entity over a turnstile or went through an emergency gate.

Then, in July 2019, the MTA came out with a new known as the Riverbay Fund. So, what do you think about this Riverbay Fund now that we’ve received advertisement, “We’d rather your $2.75 fare than your $100 fine.” So, I hope that everyone will consider this these increases? information and make a good decision to pay their fare.

Cleaning It Up Avoid Leaving a Child in The Back Seat As stated in my last viewpoint, the dark glass on of a Vehicle our new machines will be replaced with clear glass.

However, we went through this same problem many Have you ever noticed that an alarm will sound if years ago when our former washing machines were you don’t put your seat belt on when you start your delivered. So, I'm glad that this problem is being vehicle? And, have you noticed that an alarm will sound if the driver’s door is opened and the key is left resolved.

Also, as previously reported, a majority of our for- in the ignition? What about opening a driver’s door mer board voted to approve a contract with our laun- and leaving the headlights on? So, in all three cases, dry vendor. And, this contract states that we will keep your vehicle will immediately sound an alarm.

Now, think, what will happen if you leave your these new laundry machines for 8 years. So, we’re

Daryl Johnson

Retirees of Dreiser Loop

The Dreiser Club room 19 will continue to be open during the month of August after 1 p.m. for your daily pleasure, except Wednesdays. Come relax and join in the fun, by playing the card games of choice and a variety of board games, or just come in to socialize, sit and watch one of your favorite TV shows with others.

Travel events Price includes coach bus, located on Dreiser Loop, front of H&R Block Sept. 16 to 19, Monday to Thursday, Niagara Falls, Canada. Sold out! Passport required. Meet and greet upon arrival, guided tours, three breakfasts/dinners dinners, and Niagara Falls cruise. Contact: Serita Grayson, 347-564-5722.

Oct. 14, Monday, MGM casino, Springfield, Massachusetts. Sold out! Wait list available. Contact: Serita Grayson, 347-564-5722, or Barbara Williams, 718-3200500.

Theatre Committee Price includes van transport from Dreiser Loop, front of rehab center • Sept. 11 (Wed.) “Mambo Italiano,” Westchester Broadway Theatre. Showtime: 11 a.m. Price: $75. Deposit: $40; Balance $35, due Aug. 9. Contact: Marie Green-Ryan, 718-671-4949.

• Nov. 15, Friday, “Radio City Christmas Spectacular.” Showtime: 2 p.m. Price: $80. Down payment $40 ASAP. Balance $40, due Wednesday, Oct. 2. Contact: Eleanor Barlow, 917-952-0861.

• Dec. 10, Tuesday, The Edwards Twins, Westchester Broadway Theatre. Price: $80. Down payment, $40 ASAP. Balance $40, due Oct. 25, 2019. Contact: Marie Green-Ryan, 718-671-4949.

We accept checks payable to Retirees of Dreiser Loop, along with your name and telephone number. Committee members will be available in the Dreiser club room 19, 718-379-0377, on Mondays and/or Thursdays, 2:30 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Good and Welfare Our heartfelt condolences to the family of Eloise Bailey, who recently passed.

To Celeste Collier, we wish you strength, comfort, and support to get well quickly from your surgical procedure experienced this week. To members and friends on the mend, we hope each new day bring you renewed strength. Call Josephine Flowers, 718-320-0539, regarding illnesses and bereavements.

Mark your calendar, our next Jazz Up Your Health With a Senior Spa Day will be in September, date to be determined. Call Claudette D., 718-379-4784, or Hat-

vehicle with a child in a car seat in the rear area? Will an alarm sound? Will you get any type of notification about that child? In most vehicles, the answers are no.

Now, please look at these statistics from the National Safety Council (NSC): “In 2018, 52 children died in hot cars. It was the deadliest year on record in the past 20 years. Since 1998, almost 800 children have died from vehicular heatstroke; 24% occurred in employer parking lots while the parent or caregiver was at work.”

The National Safety Council also produced statistics to estimate the temperatures inside of a vehicle for certain timeframes. So, for these next two examples, I want to use a timeframe of just 30 minutes.

Therefore, with an outdoor temperature of just 80 degrees, the temperature inside of a vehicle could be 114 degrees. Outside temperature is 90 degrees? The indoor vehicle temperature could be 124 degrees. But, I want you to know that children can die when their temperature reaches 107 degrees.

Now, here are some tips from National Safety Council that can be used to avoid leaving a child in the back seat of a vehicle: 1. Stick to a routine and avoid distractions to reduce the risk of forgetting a child. 2. Place a purse, briefcase, or even a left shoe in the back seat to force you to take one last look before walking away.

3. Keep car doors locked so children cannot gain access, and teach them that cars are not play areas. 4. There is no safe time to leave a child in a vehicle, even if you are just running a quick errand.

Close Please make sure that you never leave a child behind in a vehicle. Thank you.

Thank you.

Questions or comments? Please send a letter to: Daryl H. Johnson, Riverbay Board Director, c/o Riverbay Corporation, 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475.

Also, please call me ONLY at 718-671-4544 if you would like to have a brief discussion with me. Okay, that’s it for now. So, please have a wonderful week.

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

tie L. 718-671-8449 if interested in joining us.

I hope you enjoy: “So, to answer your question, I like being old. It has set me free. I like the person I have become. I am not going to live forever, but while I am still here, I will not waste time lamenting what could have been or worrying about what will be. And I shall eat dessert every single day (if I feel like it).”

Best Wishes to all for a safe fun-filled summer!

—Claudette Davis

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Co-op City Times / August 17, 2019 Greetings, Building 9 family!

Our summer hiatus is over.

Welcome back. It has been a terrific, eventful and fun-filled summer. Let us continue to enjoy, take good care of ourselves, and be safe.

The Building 9 Association will re-convene for monthly meetings in September. As has been our practice, we will inform, encourage, engage and advocate. Please monitor our lobby bulletin boards for information on current events, meeting notices, updates, etc.

Building 9 will host state Assemblyman Michael R. Benedetto’s legislative lobby visit Tuesday, Aug. 27, at 6 p.m. Please join us.

Assemblyman Benedetto will hold his annual picnic at the Surf Club Aug. 26. Please call his office for information.

Please note the new garage rule infraction fee schedule posted near the garage elevators.

Please obey all garage traffic and safety rules not only to avoid fines, but to avoid property damage and harm to others.

Riverbay Corporation Management continues to move forward with complex-wide capital improvement projects. Local Law 11 facade work, elevator motor replacement and cab rehab, new laundry room washers and dryers, tables, carts, etc. While each of these projects is necessary, each will come with its own set of inconveniences to shareholders. The end results should be worth the temporary inconveniences. Please be patient and considerate of your neighbors.

Please be a good neighbor. Do not slam your apartment door upon entering/exiting. Remove clothes from washers/dryers promptly upon completion of their cycle. Do not litter in our hallways, elevators, lobbies, walkways, garages etc. Do not press the ADA-compliant door levers with your foot. Curb and leash your dog.

In the past year, many of our neighbors have moved on to other places of residence and many have transitioned from this life. We will miss them all.

As we get busier and/or older, we may not pay as much attention to the small things. One of our more senior shareholders reminded me of a true story that bears our attention during these times.

One of the greatest bank robberies ever committed occurred because no one was paying attention. The involved bank employees re-directed the cents portion of every deposit to an offshore account set up for that purpose. Not enough to notice or to mention. Over time, these small cents thefts became dollars, hundreds of dollars, thousands of dollars, and then millions of dollars. The moral of this story is: Pay attention to your change at the bank, at the store, when someone goes to the store for you, etc.

“Many people take no care of their money till they come nearly to the end of it, and others do just the same with their time.” –Johann Wolfgang von Goethe —Linda Collins

Building 9 Association

Building 2A/2B Association

Greetings, neighbors!

We hope everyone has been enjoying their summer.

Happy birthday to all born in the month of August and belated happy birthday wishes to those who celebrated their special day in July.

The building association continues to be on hiatus during the summer break.

Our monthly meetings will resume in September, the date of the first meeting will be announced in early September. We welcome our new neighbors and hope to see you at our next general membership meeting.

Our building’s laundry room is scheduled to be overhauled from Aug. 19 through Aug. 23. CSC will be issuing new laundry cards with a $5 credit on them to each shareholder in our building. After the new machines have been installed, if you have an unused balance on your old laundry card, you can call CSC at 1-844-2729675 to request a refund.

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Saunders family, who suffered a great loss due to the fire in their apartment in Building 2B. We pray they will be able to return to their refurbished home as soon as possible.

—Georgianna Rodriguez

Building 27 Association

Hello neighbors, summer is here, enjoy and stay safe.

Our hearts go out to the cities of El Paso, Texas, and Dayton, Ohio. We pray for divine protection. All of this evil has progressed within the last 20 years, as labor pains, subsides and starts again.

Ad Hoc Committee We commend those on this committee for the hard work being done. Has anyone noticed the MTA buses serving the mall? There are 10 buses, Bx5, Bx12, Bx23, Bx26, Bx28, Bx29, Bx30, Bx38, BxM7and the Q50. We would assume people can go shopping, sure some to work, so do the 55,000 plus people right here in Co-op City. Has the committee taken a look at this scenario?

Section 5 Family Fun Day Volunteers, today is the day, hope all will enjoy the assignment they were given to do. It is rewarding to see the little ones and youths smiling and having fun.

Tropicana Casino The Building 27 Association Fundraising Committee presents a bus outing Thursday, Sept. 26, 2019, in Atlantic City, New Jersey. Departs at 8 a.m. sharp from Einstein Community Center. $40 per person, $25 slot rebate. Government ID required. Note: Final payment Aug. 27. Mail in checks or M.O. to Margie Delgado, 140 Erdman Place, Apt. 11F, Bronx, N.Y. 10475. Please address checks/MO to Bldg. 27 Cooperators Association. Pick-up at Einstein only. Three drop-offs: Bartow/library, Dreiser/H&R Block and Einstein Center. Contact info: Margie at 718-379-4629 and Sharon Sargeant at 718-671-1905 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Come and join us.

Happy Birthday to all celebrating this month. The best of health to all. Contact Lydia Rondon at 718-583-3040 to share news of an illness, or the passing of a neighbor.

Pray for peace among world leaders, now more than ever.

“The three great essentials to achieve anything worthwhile are hard work, second, stick-to-itiveness and third, common sense.” –Thomas A. Edison.

—H. Overman

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Building 6 Association

I want to thank our new maintenance supervisor, Freedo. He doing an outstanding job making upgrades in our building, getting us new garbage cans and new rugs in our lobby. He got the staff to clean and wash and buff the association room floors.

I would like to thank Building 6 cooperator Linda and her sister for doing an outstanding job on our building lobby bulletin board. The bulletin board looks outstanding.

Thanks again for all your hard work. If anybody else has any ideas to how to make our building look better please let me know.

Our building will be getting new elevators and washing machines soon. We all hope the new washing machines and the elevators will not break down often. The laundry room now opens 7:30 a.m. every day and closes at 10 p.m. Please remove your laundry from the washers and dryers when they are completed. Others need to use them too. Please don’t have kids ride inside laundry carts; they are only used for our clothes. Thanks a lot.

The Building 6 Association is going to be having another bake sale soon in the lobby.

I am trying my best to get the music back in our lobby again. I know everyone enjoys it. I reported it and they told me they are working on it.

Stay safe and keep enjoying your summer.

Please clean up after your dog.

There are new Co-op City garage violation fines in place now ranging from $50 to $250. Co-op City carrying charges will likely be increasing by 1.9 percent for the next two years for all Co-op City shareholders.

Trying to keep you all informed.

—Jeffrey Schwartz

Building 25 Association

Preparing your children for back-to-school mode is never too early for a parent or child. Starting the new school year can be a time of excitement, anxiety and fear of the unknown. Consider these few tips to help calm you and your child’s fears: Take your child to school’s open house; Introduce yourself and child to teachers; Obtain the class supply list; Shop for school supplies, clothing or uniforms early; Read all letters from school with your child; It is important to support learning throughout the summer, don’t spend the last weeks of summer vacation reviewing last year’s curriculum, last-minute drills can heighten anxiety, reminding them of what they’ve forgotten instead of what they remember. Changing from summer fun to a school schedule can be stressful to everyone in the household. Start practicing the routine change a few days in advance. Have a drill, i.e. set an alarm clock, go through your morning rituals and time out the door.

Believe it or not, routines help children feel comfortable. Establishing a solid school routine in advance will make the first day of school go much smoother.

Here are the websites for public and catholic schools calendar year 2019-1920: schools.nyc.gov Calendar and catholicschoolsny.org.

We wish all neighbors born in August a happy birthday, and for those who have been under the weather, we hope you get better soon.

Our building association meetings will resume Sept. 17, 2019 at 7:30 p.m. Please continue to log on to our building email address at building25ca@gmail.com and address your emails to any or all members of the Building 25 Association.

Friendly reminder, for those who have not paid building annual dues of $5 per family over the summer break, if you see any building association member you can pass it along to them. Remember dues are collected at our monthly meetings by Carol Eilets, treasurer, or Celeste Stukes, assistant treasurer.

In memory of the late Toni Morrison, something to remind your children when returning to school or attending school for the first time: “You are your best thing.” —Toni Morrison —Wanda Bailey

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Building 10 Association

Greetings, fellow cooperators.

New cooperators Welcome, all new cooperators. We look forward to seeing you at the next general membership meeting.

MTA proposed bus changes The MTA has proposed changes to the Co-op City bus routes. Let your voice be heard on the proposed bus route changes. Go to the MTA website: new.mta.info/BronxBusRedesign and take the survey. We must fight these changes.

Co-op City ad hoc committee I would like to thank the Co-op City ad hoc committee for the time and effort that went into counter proposal for the bus route changes that will be delivered to the MTA. Special thanks to Blossom Johns, ad hoc committee co-chair from Building 10C. Cooperators, we must do our part. Please fill out the survey in the Aug. 10 Co-op City Times and return it to your CSO office.

Build-A-Block On Thursday, Aug. 29 at 1 p.m. in the Dreiser Community Center, the Neighborhood Coordination Officers and the Steady Sector Officers from the 45th Precinct will hold a discussion on the public safety challenges in our neighborhood. The NYPD wants to hear your voices and concerns for our neighborhood. Refreshments will be served.

Laundry room washing machines and dryers If a washer or dryer is inoperable, please report it to Coinmach at servicerequest.coinmach or call 877-264-6622.

Bulk garbage and furniture All cooperators are reminded to take all bulk garbage and furniture to the basement and place near the ash cart room. Follow the signs. Please do not leave any items in the elevator area.

Association dues Collection of building association dues has begun for the year 2019. Building association dues are $10 per apartment. If you missed the dues collections in your building, you can bring payment to the association meeting or please see any executive board member.

Deepest condolences to the family of Ms. Irida Pagan from Building 10C. Ms. Pagan will be missed.

We would like to wish all August babies a very happy birthday.

To the homebound and sick, we wish you a speedy recovery.

To all who have lost a loved one recently, we give our deepest condolences.

Have a great week.

—Jewel Crawford-Duncan

Let us know…

If you have news you’d like to share with your neighbors, please give us a call at (718) 3203300, Ext. 3375/6; email: cctimes@ riverbaycorp.com or fax (718) 320-2595.

Building 21 Association

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Success is achieved when we all thrive.

We have received texts and emails asking “should we start a petition for aroundthe-clock security/lobby attendants?” Action, passion and responsibility to this community should be our daily mantra, not just when something has been popularized by the media, like a tragic event, etc.

We have moved swiftly through this year. Ask yourself, what you have done for your community to help make it better from January until now. If the answer is “not enough,” it is not too late to change that. We offer these suggestions as to how we all can help make this a better, richer, more caring, safer Co-op City.

This life is a journey. Success is seeing other people thrive along with you.

Wouldn’t it be great to help and see other people thrive because you have lived?

That is just a small part of the conversation we have in the tank.

Think Tank at Building 21 is in session every Friday, 8 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. except Christmas and New Year’s Day. We are located in the rear of 21B, in The Gathering Room and all are always welcome. Your ideas are not only welcomed but needed for the progression of this important neighborhood project.

If you have any questions regarding The 21 Association, you have three ways of gaining information: Email: 21association@gmail.com; call 347-504-1821 and you can attend the monthly meetings, which are held every fourth Thursday in The Gathering Room in the rear of the B section, 120 Bellamy Loop, at 7 p.m.

Floor captains are an absolute necessity in every building Thanks to the cooperators of Building 21 who have stepped up to the plate and volunteered to be floor captain for their floor. You are truly appreciated.

All we ask of anyone kind enough to be a floor captain is as follows: 1. Contact numbers, for your floor only. List all emergency contact numbers and distribute to each neighbor.

2. Co-op City Times: Place them at each apartment door, delivered on Saturdays 3. Elevator notices: Read them and talk to your neighbors about them 4. Promote: Meetings, clubs and gatherings 5. Encourage your neighbors to vote in the Riverbay election and make calls to the Riverbay offices: Security, 718-671-3050; CSO, 718-320-3300 We are passionate about our community. Come and join us in the 21 Association Gathering Room sometime. Bring a friend with you to the next general meeting or think Tank. Each one of us, multiplied by all of us, equals a force for good See you around the neighborhood.

—Theron Marbury

Open Door Ministries

Talk back to the Devil Full sermon at Open Door Ministries YouTube Channel “Good and evil both increase at compound interest. That is why the little decisions you and I make every day are of such infinite importance. The smallest good act today is the capture of a strategic point from which, a few months later, you may be able to go on to victories you never dreamed of. An apparently trivial indulgence in lust or anger today is the loss of a ridge or railway line or bridgehead from which the enemy may launch an attack otherwise impossible.”

—C.S. Lewis Ephesians 6:11 Put on all of God’s armor so that you will be able to stand firm against all strategies of the devil. 12 We are not fighting against flesh-and-blood enemies, but against evil rulers and authorities of the unseen world, against mighty powers in this dark world, and evil spirits in the heavenly places.

“Satan knows that whatever he can divide, he can dominate.” —Dr. Tony Evans Matthew 16:23 Jesus turned and said to Peter, “Get behind Me, Satan! You are a stumbling block to Me; for you are not setting your mind on things of God, but on things of man.” When we use our wisdom, understanding or strength against the devil – we lose. He is an experienced and wily foe. He does not attack from straight ahead but will blindside us. Our greatest preparation is immersing ourselves in the Word of God. Matthew 4:4 Jesus answered, “It is written: ‘Man shall not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God’.” 7 Jesus answered him, “It is also written: ‘Do not put the Lord your God to the test’.” 10 Jesus said to him, “Away from me, Satan! For it is written: ‘Worship the Lord your God and serve him only’.” Jesus focused on what God said in His Word. He did not draw on his emotions, ideas or experience. We are safe when we are able to claim the authority of God boldly.

Romans 16:17 I make one more appeal, my dear brothers and sisters. Watch out for people who cause divisions and upset people’s faith by teaching things contrary to what you have been taught. Stay away from them. 18 Such people are not serving Christ our Lord; they are serving their own interests. By smooth talk and glowing words, they deceive innocent people. 20 The God of peace will soon crush Satan under your feet. May the grace of our Lord Jesus be with you. Paul directs the believer to move away from false religion, negative attitudes and selfcentered people. He calls for listening to God through obedience and an innocent life.

James 4:7 So humble yourselves before God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.

Sunday services are at 11 a.m. in the Bartow Community Center, room 28 Contact Pastor Luis by text, 917-334-4407, or email at opendoorministries.net.

—Pastor Luis Ramos

National Council of Negro Women

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Miracle of Christmas Join Co-op City Section NCNW Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019, as we travel to Lancaster, Pennsylvania, to Sight & Sound Theatres to see “Miracle of Christmas.”

Our price is $170 per adult and $120 per child under 12 years of age. The ticket price includes admission to Sight & Sound, roundtrip motor coach transportation and lunch at Golden Corral. The payment schedule is $50 deposit due by July 13, $50 due by Aug. 24 and the balance is due by Sept. 30. Non-refundable checks payable to NCNW Co-op City Section may be mailed to P.O. Box 93, Bronx, N.Y. 10475. Our bus will depart from 177 Dreiser Loop at 9 a.m. sharp. For more information, contact 718-379-3788, 646-270-1985 or 917-399-2643.

Save the date Mark Sept. 28, 2019, on your calendars now. On that date, NCNW will have its community health fair in room 31, Bartow Community Center, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. We will have health information, blood pressure screening, prizes, exercise and more.

Book club Looking for a few good books to read this summer? Join NCNW Co-op City’s Book Club. Our book discussions will resume in October. Meanwhile, we are all reading “The Sun Does Shine” by Anthony Ray Hinton. This Oprah’s Book Club Summer 2018 selection will be our first book that we will discuss in October. For updates on our book club, contact: NCNWcoopcitysocial@gmail.com.

NCNW Northeast Regional Leadership Training Conference Sections from the northeastern United States, including New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Pennsylvania and Massachusetts, will attend the NCNW Northeast Regional Leadership Training Conference that will take place Friday to Sunday, Nov. 1 to 3, 2019. We will be discussing such topics as membership, section operations, protocol, programs and finance. All members of NCNW Co-op City Section are invited to help plan, create, organize and serve as an integral part of the Leadership Steering Committee. More information to come.

Nutrition tips Our Health Committee chair, Sheila Richburg, has some good suggestions for healthier eating, especially during vacations when we tend to eat too much. Following these good ideas all year long will especially help us to avoid diabetes. 1) Drink a large glass of water 10 minutes before your meal so you feel less hungry.

2) Keep meat, chicken, turkey and fish portions to about 3 ounces, the size of your fist. 3) Share one dessert. 4) Eat slowly. It takes 20 minutes for your stomach to send a signal to your brain that you are full. There will be more good ideas next week! Stay tuned!

Social media Remember you can find us on Facebook: NCNWCoopcity Bethune; Twitter: @NCNWCoopCity; Instagram: NCNW Co-op City and email: ncnwco.opcity@gmail.com.

—Joyce M. Howard

Section 4 Partnership

The next gathering will be Friday, Aug. 23, 2019. Mark your calendars, set your phone reminders and join us in The Gathering Room at 7 p.m., sharp please, in the rear of Building 21B, 120 Bellamy Loop.

Have you seen the 50th anniversary T-shirts with the Section 4 Partnership logo on the back? They are beautiful and on sale now. Pictured (left) is Riverbay Board Director and S4P President Michelle Marbury, clad in the limited edition collector’s item.

The Section 4 Partnership is raising funds for its third annual Christmas caroling event. Saturday, Dec. 14, 2019, we will have our Christmas parade and hopefully you will come along with us.

Come support our fundraiser, be a part of the parade and ride the Christmas parade float. Information is available by Emailing section4partnership@gmail.com or calling 347-915-4939. All are welcomed to participate.

About the Section 4 Partnership The Section 4 Partnership is comprised of every building in Co-op City that makes up the sectional geographic which is referred to as Co-op City’s Section 4 i.e., Building 20, Asch Loop; Building 21, Bellamy Loop; Building 22, Co-op City Boulevard; Buildings 23, 24, 25; Benchley Place; The Adler Place Townhouses; The Asch Loop Townhouses and The Broun Place Townhouses. Come and get involved. Email: section4partnership@gmail.com. Phone: 347-915-4939.

Making an important and positive impact Help us continue this positive effort and reap the benefits of a united community.

The Section 4 Partnership is making an important impact on the community of Co-op City each time we show up for events like Pioneer Day, the MTA Rallies, July 3rd Fireworks, Hoops and Beats, the Ice Cream Social, The Grand Opening of the Section 4 basketball courts and other notable events, meetings and gatherings.

You don’t have to live in Section 4. You are already an important member of this team. You are a shareholder. Let’s show up! Let’s get it done!

—Michelle Marbury

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Black Forum of Co-op City

Emergency food pantry The pantry is now open at 920 Baychester Ave. The entrance faces the yellow schoolhouse and basketball court at the back of the building. We are open Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, 10 a.m. to noon. We also open 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Thursdays for working guests who cannot come during the day. Pantry guests do not have to be affiliated with a church or place of worship to receive food support. Please note we will adopt an appointment based system in the near future.

More details to follow.

Guests must live within 10475 to join the pantry due to budget constraints and food shortage. Please bring an up-to-date photo ID when registering or picking up food for the first time. The only accepted ID is the ID NYC card or a non- or driver’s license. Your ID must show a 10475 address. Bring two clean shopping bags and a shopping cart. Guests will be issued a card that must be shown on every visit in order to pick up food.

The emergency food pantry distributes canned goods and sometimes fresh fruits and vegetables, breads, household goods and products for babies and children. Some items may not always be available. Guests pick up canned goods on a 30-day rotation, once a month.

Animals cannot enter the pantry because of health and safety reasons. Reasonable accommodations will be made for guests with animals to pick up food.

Defensive driving room change Next class is Sat., Sept. 14, 2019, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., 177 Dreiser Loop, room 4, top floor. $35 per person. We look forward to meeting you. Please leave a voicemail at 718-320-8035. Someone will contact you.

Nordic Lodge and Mohegan Sun Casino trip Bus pick-up times/locations: 7 a.m., 920 Baychester Ave.; 7:30 a.m., Asch Loop behind the library; 7:45 a.m., in front of Section 5 community center. Kindly be on time and please remember your assigned seat number.

Harrahs Casino trip Join us Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019, for a trip to Harrahs Casino in Chester, Pennsylvania. The cost is $45 and is due by Sept. 27, 2019. We are collecting money now. No refunds. Call 917-209-5334 or 718-320-0033 if you have questions.

We look forward to hearing from you at coopcityblackforum@gmail.com.

—D. Illis

Co-op City Working Families Party

Summer Break Want to reach out to an elected official? In the summer, these three tend to reach right back.

NYC District 12 Councilman Andy L. King; Andy.King@council.nyc.gov; 135 Einstein Loop, room 44, Bronx, N.Y. 10475; 718-684-5509 State Assemblyman Michael Benedetto, benedettom@nyassembly.gov;177 Dreiser Loop, room 12, Bronx, N.Y. 10475; 718-320-2220, 718-892-2235, 518455-5296 State Sen. Jamaal Bailey, bailey@nysenate.gov; 959 East 233rd St., Bronx, N.Y. 10466-3207; 718-547-8854 The Co-op City Working Families Mission As progressives, Co-op City Working Families members work to elect the most progressive candidates possible who will stand in the way of all regressive legislation.

As a civic action group, Co-op City Indivisible, an aspiring Co-op City certified community organization, promotes progressive causes.

As Co-op City WF/Indivisible members, we do both. We embrace progressive values by modeling inclusion, respect and fairness in all of our actions; we work to make Co-op City a stronger community; and we insist our representatives serve as our voice in Co-op City, in the Bronx, in Albany, and in Washington, D.C. In these divisive times, it is of the greatest importance to maintain a progressive point of view. In essence, the mission of Working Families/Indivisible Co-op City is to promote tolerance and end second-class citizenship. Become a warrior for justice and equality. That’s what this group stands for. Stand with this group.

See you in September Co-op City Working Families/Indivisible group will be tabling at the Section 5 Community Fair Sept. 7. Come join us, or just come by and say hello.

Remember, you don’t have to have a family or a job to join Working Families, you can be single or retired and still join the Co-op City Working Families Party.

All progressives are welcome. Feel free to text 718-219-2211 or email mpjazz@optonline.net anytime at all.

—Mary Pearson

Section 5 Association

The Section Five Association annual Family Fun Day is today, noon to 6 p.m., rain date is Aug. 24, 2019, on the Section 5 greenway. Buildings 26 thru 35 and the Earhart Lane Townhouses will be celebrating with families, neighbors and friends. Hope the sun smiles on us all today. Bring your umbrella for the sun as you enjoy the entertainment.

Join us for positive fun and free hot dogs, popcorn, icings, cotton candy, face painting, balloons by Vegas, DJ Smooth/music, the bounce house, Voncelli and the Dancing Gents, Ellie Minor and the Marvelous Dancers, Velocity team., Section 5 teen center basketball tournament, and more. Stay tuned, will update in the next article.

Organizations and churches Please contact us, we welcome your participation praise dancers, open mic, showcase your talents. Just call Chairperson Linda Werner at 718-490-3431 as soon as possible Volunteers Please contact your building association to confirm your availability to serve.

If you need a T-shirt, contact Mr. Robert Hedgpeth at 718-320-2656. Thank you all in advance.

D.O.T. The Section 5 Association has been pursuing a school zone speed sign, and it appears it has happened. The Dept of Transportation has installed a speed-zone sign. The speed limit is 20 M.P.H., 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday, and it will be photo enforced. So watch and drive carefully through the school zone of PS 160 on the Hutchinson Parkway in Section 5. Also, the Hutchinson Pkwy has been repaved and the street lanes divider repainted. It looks very nice. We also took this matter to District Manager Matthew Cruz of Community Board 10.

We thank CB10 for any assistance they may have rendered. A mailbox has also been installed in front of Building 30. That is great because it can be long walks from one point to the other.

MTA It appears there are a lot of issues and projects going on at the same time within the MTA establishment. The Co-op City ad hoc committee are working on options if the buses are not returned to meet the ridership needs of this great community.

Boycotts in the works, sounds like a plan.

If there are any questions regarding the Family Fun Day, please contact Chairperson Ms. Linda Werner at 718-862-3295, cell 718-490-3431 or Mr. Robert Hedgpeth, president of the Section 5 Association, at 718-320-2656.

—H. Overman

Co-op City Times / August 17, 2019

Things To Think About The true acts of love have very little to do with words.

Dreams are a compilation of 1. fears 2. what you wish for 3. forbidden things in real life.

His Own Worse Enemy The best way to defeat a politician is to elect him.

When a child is born the basic attributes of his or her personalities are all intact, living is what makes the changes.

Get A Piece Of The Pie Prejudices and discrimination affects you less when you have a view from the top.

Don’t Give Up To be or not to be is not to be denied, but to do or die should be believed when everything is tried.

Give Me A Break!!

Money is the root of all evils? No!! People are.

You Need Both Education is a ship sailing on a sea of common sense.

—Frank Mayes

Co-op City Sports

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Velocity Track Club

2019 AAU Indoor Nationals in Landover, Maryland: We earned 41 medals.

2019 USATF Hershey Indoor Nationals Championships in Staten Island: We earned 25 medals.

2019 USATF Outdoor Championship in Durham, North Carolina: We earned 23 medals.

2019 International Youth Championship in Landover, Maryland: We earned 31 medals and broke two meet records.

2019 AAU Junior Olympics in Greensboro North Carolina: We earned four medals.

I’m so proud of our athletes, staff, coaches, parents and community. Thank you!

Velocity athletes are on their much deserve break and will be returning to the track soon. Our annual orientation for any athletes who wish to join this amazing team will be August 22 in the Bartow Community Center at 2049 Bartow Ave. in room 28 at 7 p.m. Parent Velocity Track Club New York had an outstanding 2019 indoor and outdoor season. must attend orientation for athlete to participate. Please tell anyone who has children and is looking to use all of that energy in a positive way.

Velocity Track Club New York is a 501C3 not-for-profit. One hundred percent of your donation will go toward helping our children. Support your youth, so they can continue to do great things!

For additional information, you can go to our website, Velocitytrack.org, or contact me, Coach Winston Dinkins, at 914-441-6196 or email watclt@aol.com.

—Coach Winston Dinkins

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Community Protestant Church

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

Summer church schedule (Dress-down attire July 7 to Sept. 1) Adult Sunday school — 9 a.m.

Worship service — 10 a.m.

Communion service — Every first and third Sundays The following programs takes place at the Church’s Annex: 2053 Asch Loop North: The Neighborhood Bible Study is suspended for the summer. It will resume on Thursday, Sept. 5, at 10 a.m.

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

Other scheduled events Sunday, Sept. 22, at the 3:30 p.m. Please join us for our Annual Celebration of the Hospitality and Missionary Ministries Anniversary.

Sunday, Oct. 6, at 11 a.m. Observance of All Clubs Day, honoring some of the organizations of our church.

On these special occasions of the organizations we are celebrating, we extend our prayers and thanks for their continued, loyal support of our church.

All are welcome.

Save the date. Saturday, Oct. 19, 3 p.m. at the church, The Trustees Ministry sponsors a gospel extravaganza, featuring Bishop Mary Freeman, Rev. Dr. Lois Giles, Rev. Audrey Jones and Sister Keisha Washington, with Renewed in Christ and the Angels in Christ and Liturgical Dance Ministry. Brother Troy Murray, worship leader. Donation: $25, in advance; $30 at the door.

Praying that God will continue to guide and bless us all, we offer a poem

by Sister Georgiana Moses.

My Prayer “Lord, guide my thoughts today, teach me kind words to say, To love Thee as I ought to love, to count my blessings from above.

Father I need thee every hour to keep me from the tempter’s power.

Help me to obey thy will, to wait with patience and be still, To move and live at thy command, hold me my God by thy hand.”

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

Newsong Church

Dead faith What good is it, my brothers and sisters, if someone claims to have faith but has no deeds? Can such faith save them? 15 Suppose a brother or a sister is without clothes and daily food. 16 If one of you says to them, “Go in peace; keep warm and well fed,” but does nothing about their physical needs, what good is it? 17 In the same way, faith by itself, if it is not accompanied by action, is dead. –James 2:14-17 (NIV) The Apostle Paul tells us in his letter to the Ephesians: “For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works so that no one may boast.” –Ephesians 2:8-9 (ESV) In other words, our salvation is a gift from God, there’s nothing we can do to earn it, and we don’t deserve it. It was bought and paid for with the blood of Jesus, and it can only be received by putting our faith in Jesus. In our scripture for today, James tells us faith without works is dead, does this mean James and Paul are contradicting each other? Not at all.

James is saying a person who is saved will have a faith that is alive. The only way to see if a person’s faith is alive is by seeing the kind of works that follow it. We’ll talk about dynamic faith next week, but here are some signs of a dead faith.

Lip service A faith that’s all talk and no walk is dead. If you keep saying you’re going to live for God, and never start living for God, that’s lip service.

Leaves not fruit Fruit is often used in scripture as a metaphor to describe the spiritual growth of a person. In other words, a person surrendered to Jesus is like a tree that produces fruit that looks like Jesus. A dead faith only has leaves.

Rebellion with no repentance This is probably the scariest sign a person has a dead faith. This person has knowledge of Jesus but they refuse to surrender to Jesus. They choose to love the world and everything in it more than Jesus. Instead of repenting and asking for forgiveness, they continue to rebel against God. Only Jesus can bring your faith alive! Ask Him to breathe life into you!

We invite you to join us as we continue our teaching series, “The Book of James; A Blueprint for Making Faith Work.”

Join us this Sunday.

Newsong Church is located at 135 Einstein Loop in room 45. Discounted Parking is available in parking garage 7 and 8. Kidsong Church, nursery to sixth grade, is available every Sunday.

If you have any questions, you can contact us: Church Office, 718-708-8385 Website: newsongchurchnyc.org Facebook: facebook.com/newsongchurchbx Twitter: @newsongchurchBX IG: @newsongchurchBX @againsttheflow.nyc Our Newsong Family is here for you! Join us this Sunday and experience the difference!

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St. Joseph’s Episcopal Anglican Church

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

Weekly schedule Sunday service with Holy Communion and Sunday school are both at 9 a.m.

Every fourth Sunday, our children participate in the reading of the lessons and every fifth Sunday; our young adults assist in the service.

We look forward to welcoming you to church tomorrow, Sunday, Aug. 18, at 9 a.m., when we will celebrate The 10th Sunday after Pentecost. Our supply priest, Father Simeon O. Johnson, will be the preacher and celebrant.

Summer break Except for the Finance Committee, the Vestry and all other groups will be on break for the month of August. Keep cool and have a wonderful summer.

Upcoming trip Our next bus trip is planned for Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019, to the Pennsylvania Dutch Country. Trip includes: Penn Dutch sampler luncheon at Good & Plenty, tour of Amish Farmlands, time at Farmer’s Market and shopping at Tanger Outlets with discount booklets. This trip is sold out and all balances are now due. The bus leaves from Dreiser Loop in front of the rehab center at 7:30 a.m. Stay tuned for other upcoming events.

General Information To those celebrating birthday during the month of August, we wish you all a happy birthday and best wishes for many more. To the sick and shut-in, we have you in our prayers and wish you a speedy recovery There is still time to submit your 2019 pledge cards and you are encouraged to complete and submit them as soon as possible.

Outreach Program Our church supports the feeding program at Grace Episcopal Church in West Farms. This program is in desperate need of food. At St. Joseph’s, we collect nonperishable food items on an ongoing basis.

Please remember to donate. For additional information on all of the above, please call the church at 718-320-0844, or visit our website: stjosephsecbronx.org for more information relating to St. Joseph’s Episc “Arise, O God, and rule the earth, * for you shall take all nations for your own.” —Psalm 82:8 —Pearline Lawrence

The deadline for submitting club articles is Mondays at 5 p.m.

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Evangelical UM Church

Open doors, open hearts and open minds

Come and visit us You’re always welcome in God’s House, your house. We are a Bible centered congregation with spirit-filled worship, offering a variety of opportunities for spiritual growth, fellowship and service to God and our community. We are a multi-ethnic, multi-cultural and bilingual congregation, all are welcome. Services are held at 2350 Palmer Ave., across from Building 30. Parking is available. Our Pastor is Rev. Arnaldo Sánchez-Orta. Telephone number: 718-320-3795. Email: coopcityevangelicalumc@gmail.com.

Schedule for Sundays Come and receive a blessing. English Service: 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m., Spanish Service: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Bilingual service: First Sunday of each month, 10 a.m. to noon. Children Sunday school: 9:45 a.m., bring your children, they will have a great time while learning God’s word. Adult Sunday Bible study: English, 8:45 a.m./Spanish, 10 a.m.

English prayer/Bible study night and Spanish prayer/ Bible study afternoon Monday evening Bible study: 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.; Tuesday, Spanish prayer/Bible study: 12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m.; Tuesday, English prayer service: 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.; Young adults bible study: Tuesday, 8 p.m. to 9 p.m. Come, let’s pray together.

“Now, my God, may your eyes be open and your ears attentive to the prayers offered in this place.” –2 Chronicles 6:40 (NIV) Friday night is Fun Night for youth ages 13 to 21. 7:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. Out for summer break. Will resume in September.

Food pantry Food Pantry distribution center at our church is now open. We are registering and distributing food Thursdays, noon to 2 p.m. Those registering must present one of the following government issued, up-to-date IDs showing a 10475 zip code: Driver, non-driver, or NYC ID. Anyone more than 18 years of age can register. Only one participant per household may register.

Health Fair Community health fair is scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 24, at Boller Avenue between Hunter Street and Stillwell Avenue, from 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. There will be health/insurance information and children activities. Come out with your family and join us for an informative fun-filled day.

Free basic computer classes We are currently registering for classes starting mid-September. Classes will be held on Saturdays from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. To register, call church at 718-3203795; if no answer, leave a detailed message with name and telephone number and someone will get back to you.

Flea market Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019, 11a.m. to 5 p.m. Rain date: Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019.

Vendors wanted. Registration, space and chair $35, additional chair $5. For application, contact Pauline at 718-320-1552 or Jackie, 361-249-7033, or the church, 718-320-3795. If no answer, leave a detailed message and someone will get back to you.

“By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.”

–John 13:35 (NIV) —Marilyn Méndez-González

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Donizetti Building 4A Association

Happy Saturday. I hope everyone is doing well.

Congratulations to Jason McWillis and Gabriel Cuilan, who are the recipients of a $500 scholarship award. Both gentlemen are from 140 Donizetti Place, aka Building 4A. Jason will attend St. John’s University and is now part of the SJU Class of 2023. St. John’s University was originally located in the neighborhood of Bedford-Stuyvesant in the borough of Brooklyn. In the 1950’s, the school was relocated to its current site at Utopia Pkwy in Hillcrest Queens.

Gabriel will attend Bowdoin College in Brunswick, Maine. At the time Bowdoin was chartered, in 1794, Maine was still a part of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

We are extremely proud of our graduates. It is our sincere wish to see them develop into great leaders who will contribute to the betterment of society as a whole. We wish them well in all of their future endeavors.

Great news, the long wait is over. Our laundry room upgrade is scheduled for the week of Sept. 16, 2019. Soon our lobbies and elevators will be renovated.

Great things are taking place and I will continue to represent and advocate for our three buildings.

Please check on our neighbors, especially if you haven’t seen them in a while.

Let’s take care of one another.

“In the face of rejection, you must learn to be courageous. It is important to believe in yourself. Be like the sun, which shines on serenely even though not all the heavenly bodies reflect back its light...” -Dr. Daisaku Ikeda —Steven Vega

Traditional Synagogue of Co-op City

General information The Traditional Synagogue is located in Section 5, 120 Erdman Place, in the rear Lobby of 27B. It is on the ground floor of Building 27B. It is handicap accessible, no steps. Phone: 718-379-6920.

Office hours are Thursday and Sunday from noon to 2 p.m. Please call the office before you attempt to come over. If no one is in the office, please leave a message.

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

The synagogue has a Facebook page: Traditional Synagogue.

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

The synagogue needs men to help make a minyan. There are a lot of Jewish men who live in Co-op City who don’t come to services. Please come by 9 a.m., so we can take out the Torah.

The Traditional Synagogue is the only synagogue in Co-op City.

Sabbath ends Saturday, Aug. 17, 2019, at 8:42 p.m.

Candle lighting for Friday, Aug. 23, 2019, 7:22 p.m.

Good and Welfare We sell tree certificates, in honor or memory of a loved one. The cost is only $15 per tree.

Mazel Tov, to all having Simchas.

If you’re ill, wishing you good health. If you asked the Rabbi to say prayers for a sick person you should make your donation to the synagogue.

To all members Happy Birthday to you members who will celebrate their birthday in August.

They are Barbara Rose, Howard Schwartz, Steven Schwartz, Michael Schweiger and Fern Brandt. For those members celebrating their birthday/anniversary in August, please send me your names and I will add them to the list.

Fun and Games After services and kiddush, some men and women play Rummikub.

Your support for the Traditional Synagogue is greatly appreciated.

Wishing all our members, and friends, peace and good health.

—Bruce Gitelson

Online payment of monthly carrying charges

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Co-op City Democratic Club

There was a meeting of the Democratic County Committee held Aug. 8 at the Eastwood Manor Caterers at 8 p.m. The purpose of the meeting was to consider the adoption of certain amendments to the rules of the party recommended by a vote of the Bronx Democratic Party Rules Committee. The rules were mailed to each member of the County Committee for review as to what is current and what is proposed. This meeting addressed issues such as how many representatives each election district might have, how the meeting will be organized, communications, voting and how often they will meet.

Prior to that meeting, the Judicial Convention was held. Three judges were nominated to the Supreme Court. All of them have been practicing for more than 20 years and they are all from the Bronx. They have been recommended highly to the Supreme Court and I was very proud of their resumes. I can proudly say I know these candidates.

The CCDC is having its annual fundraiser and we are going to have a scrumpPentecostal Tabernacle invites everyone to worship service at 100 Co-op City Blvd., Building 22A, 718-324-0334 or 718-320-4218.

Sunday school for all age groups begins at 10:30 a.m. Sunday worship service starts at 11:45 a.m.

Wed. morning prayer and fasting service will be held at 11 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.

Bible Study and prayer meeting will also be held Wed. evening at 7:30 p.m.

Friday evening youth service starts at 7:30 p.m.

Focus God created mankind with the freedom of choice. His will is that we choose him with a heart of love.

Joshua 24:14-16 14 Now therefore fear the Lord, and serve him in sincerity and in truth: and put away the gods which your fathers served on the other side of the flood, and in Egypt; and serve ye the Lord.

15 And if it seemed evil unto you to serve the Lord, choose you this day whom ye will serve; whether the gods which your fathers served that was on the other side of the flood, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land ye dwell; but as for me and my house, we will serve

tious, awesome “all-you-can-eat” meal. There will be all kinds of seafood, hamburgers and all in between. Come join us as we visit the Nordic Lodge to eat, drink and relax. When we leave Nordic, we will move on to the fabulous Mohegan Sun Casino to see if Lady Luck can be good to us. The trip for the day will cost $180 pp and our chartered bus will leave from in front of the library on Asch Loop at 9:15 a.m. sharp. Come join us and bring a friend.

For further information, please call June Grimes at 347-457-8249.

The CCDC is always looking for membership because there is always something for everyone to do. If you are interested, please call Shirley J. Saunders, female Democratic district leader, at 646-245-1795.

Help us take back the presidency of the United States. Help us save what our ancestors so proudly worked for. Help us protect health care, Social Security, Medicare and voting rights.

—Shirley J. Saunders

Pentecostal Tabernacle

the Lord.

16 And the people answered and said, God forbid that we should forsake the Lord, to serve other gods.

God desires a relationship with mankind.

One of the wonderful revelations of scripture is that God longs for a relationship with mankind. He does not need us, but he desires us, He loves us. He wants communion and intimacy with those whom He created and redeemed.

It was for this purpose Jesus Christ died on the cross.

When God created mankind, He enjoyed close connection with Adam and Eve. He enjoyed daily fellowship with them, for when He arrived after their sin they were not surprised by his presence, just ashamed for their nakedness. It was evidently common for them to enjoy time with him daily. What a precious thing it must have been to have ongoing, regular, intimate fellowship with Him! It still is.

Some people are more decisive than others and seem not to have a problem making up their minds regarding natural choices both big and small. Others choose among their options, whether the decision is as significant as which job

offer to take or as mundane as “paper or plastic.”

Choices have consequences. We have observed this pattern throughout our lives.

In matters great and small, this principle holds true, and it is no less true, regarding one’s spiritual standing before God. Life and Death hang in the balance of the choice to repent and to obey the gospel. Our decision either to live for

God or reject his appeal leads us ultimately either to Heaven or to Hell. It is this knowledge and understanding that should cause us to approach every decision about our spiritual life soberly and in the fear of God. Deuteronomy 30:19 I call heaven and earth to record this day against you, I have set before you life & death, therefore choose life.

—Rev. R. Sibblies

Anonymous calls to Public Safety

Periodically, cooperators may witness someone violating the housing company’s rules and regulations, however, it has been reported to Management that some people are apprehensive about reporting the situation for fear of their identity being divulged to the violator in question.

Please know that you may request to remain anonymous when you contact the Co-op City Public Safety Department (CCPD) regarding said issues and the Public Safety dispatchers, officers and supervisors have been instructed to accept

these calls and investigate, accordingly.

If, however, you feel forced to surrender your identification in order to lodge your complaint, immediately request to speak with a supervisor.

Rest assured that you should feel comfortable placing these calls to our Public Safety Department, as oftentimes residents are the first to know when an incident has taking place and in most cases who the individuals involved are, as well.

Thank you very much for your cooperation.

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Co-op City Times / August 17, 2019 Wind Creek (Sands) Casino Thursday, Oct. 17, at Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Price, $40. Time: 8:30 a.m. from Einstein Loop; 8:40 a.m., Asch Loop; 8:50 a.m., Dreiser Loop. More information will follow. Stephen Roberts Sr. is on an emergency vacation and will return Aug. 22.

Mambo Italiano Thursday, Sept. 5, at the Westchester Broadway Theatre, Elmsford. Price: $89. Bus leaving from our three usual bus stops: Starting at 9 a.m. with Einstein Loop. Follow the dominating but lovable matriarch, Maria Barbieri, as she and her devoted husband Gino struggle to keep the family restaurant afloat while adjusting to the newly found independence of their New Jersey born adult grandchildren who they have raised since birth. Laugh-out-loud funny. Money was due by Aug. 21, money is now due by Aug. 28.

Goose Island Seniors get-together Saturday, Sept. 14. Members only, in our Section 5 Einstein Center Club, room 39. Members may bring a person or two. It’s a cover dish party, so bring your

Goose Island Seniors

favorite dish or donate something to eat or drink. $5 donation at the door if no donation of food is given.

Let’s party! Sing, play games, win prizes, etc. Time: Noon.

Bingo Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Time: 1:15 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Members only, in our club room 39.

Admission, $5 for 3 cards, 12 games and jackpot.

Extra cards are 25 cents each. Sunday bingo will be on Sunday, Aug. 25. All are welcome, you don’t have to be a member.

Karaoke Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. with Stephen in room 45. All are welcome.

On Thursday, Aug. 8, Stephen will be taking Goose Island Seniors and friends on a trip to Mohegan Sun Casino. After the trip, he will be leaving Friday, Aug. 9, for a two-week vacation and funeral.

After Tuesday, Aug. 6, there will be no Karaoke until Tuesday, Aug. 27.

To all members Happy Birthday to our members who celebrate

Family of God Church

A message of empowerment from our pastor: Be a witness.

I was reading a book once and the author wrote, “If you had the cure for cancer, would you tell it or keep it to yourself?”

I am sure some of us reading this are probably saying internally, “Yes, I would tell it but for a price.”

However, the point of my reference is one cannot discover the remedy to sickness, pain and suffering and not have a heart to share with those afflicted by such. Any person who has a heart that resembles the heart of God wants folks free of affliction. John 3:16 says, “God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.”

Through Jesus, God commissioned us to go into all the world and tell the good news of the gospel (Matt.

28:19-20). The good news is that Jesus saves! Jesus is the answer! Jesus is the cure for whatever ails us! The prophet Isaiah, looking down the corridors of time and anticipating Jesus, said, “But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities; the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with his stripes we are healed.”

We have the cure. Now let’s go tell it! Join us as at the Family of God Church and help us to be witnesses to our community!

Family updates for this week Join us our first Saint Marcus Day Sunday, Aug. 18. We will celebrate the principles of unity, uplift, enterprise and pride in honor of the 132nd birthday of Marcus Garvey. A feast will be served. The celebration will happen in the Dreiser Community Center, room 4, at 12:15 p.m.

Join our gathering for back to school Sunday, Sept. 8. Backpacks and school supplies will be given to children and youth.

We are looking for your presence as we celebrate Back-to-Church Sunday and Family and Friends Day Sunday, Sept. 22 at 12:15 p.m. Bring your family and friends and join us in Dreiser community room 4.

We now offer special activities for children each Sunday during our services. Sign in your children at our safe space for them and then come worship with us.

If you are a young man or have a young man ages 9 to 12 or 13 to 17, personally sign-up or sign your son up for our new Co-op City group for boys and young men called Young Bros. We will meet 1 to 2 times a month for: Sports, trips, food, cooking, cultural outings, chess, gaming, art, music and socials.

Our Family of God is growing! There is still room for you. Remember, we are offering special Charter Member status to all who join us within our first six months.

—Pastor DeQuincy Hentz

their birthday in the month of August: Amy Rindner, Rose F. Koerner, Elayne Gubitose, Betty Leak, Marvine Hollman, Sir Archangel Ortiz, Roberta McGee, Sylvia Polite, Bonnie Silverman, Evelyn Foster, Diana Gordon, Ella Thorne, and Angel Rondon.

Note Call Ann or Stephen at Goose Island Seniors, 718379-9613, or visit us at 135 Einstein Loop, room 39, Bronx, N.Y. 10475. Office hours: Monday to Friday, 10 a.m. to noon. Monday, Wednesday and Friday, noon to 8 p.m., and Tuesday and Thursday evenings, 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Stephen cell: 347-847-1941.

Good health to all.

—Stephen Roberts Sr.

Faith in God Church and Bible Institute

Pastor and Evangelist Vernon Little greets everyone in the name of Jesus, that name which is above every name. We want you to know that you are welcome in this house of the Lord. It is His house by ownership; it is our house by stewardship; and it can be your house by membership. So come on in and join with us. May God bless you in this house!

We need to follow God when we face challenges in life, and when we’re enjoying good times as well.

Let’s look at scripture to support this. Hebrews 6:9 12 says: 9 Dear friends, even though we are talking this way, we really don’t believe it applies to you. We are confident that you are meant for better things, things that come with salvation.

10 For God is not unjust. He will not forget how hard you have worked for him and how you have shown your love to him by caring for other believers,[a] as you still do.

11 Our great desire is that you will keep on loving others as long as life lasts, in order to make certain that what you hope for will come true.

12 Then you will not become spiritually dull and indifferent. Instead, you will follow the example of those who are going to inherit God’s promises because of their faith and endurance.

Invitation Sweet hour of prayer is today at 3 p.m. Sunday school is tomorrow at 10 a.m. Our Sunday morning worship service is at 11 a.m. We have clothing items available that were donated to the church. If interested in picking some up, stop by the church in the 11 o’clock hour on Sunday. Every 3rd Sunday following the morning worship we serve Holy Communion.

Vernon Little has an EP on the market. It’s titled ‘Double Minded.’ It’s a fusion of gospel, R&B and rap. He also has videos. His music encourages, inspires and informs.

We are located at 171 Dreiser Loop in Section 1.

Our phone number is 347-276-4925.

Jesus loves you, and so do we!

—Evangelist Vernon Little

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Bartow

Einstein

Room 31 unless otherwise noted

Room 49 unless otherwise noted

Mon., Aug. 19

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

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

Health & Wellness Support Group On Vac until Sept. 9 YOGA w/Peggy 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.

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

Dominos 2:30 p.m.

Tues., Aug. 20

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

Walking Club 10:30 a.m.

Caregiver Support Group 1:30 p.m., 1st & 3rd Tues.

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

Karaoke by Steven 1 p.m., rm. 45

Wed., Aug. 21

Blood Pressure On Vac until Sept. 11 Games 9:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.

Stay Well Exercise On Vac until Sept. 4 Line Dancing On Vac until Sept. 4 Card Games 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.

Dominoes 2:30 p.m.

NORC Computer Class Bartow main office 11:15 a.m. -12:15 p.m.

Smartphone Class Beginner 12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.; Intermediate 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.; Bartow main office

Dominoes 10 a.m., rm. 45 Spelling Bee 10 a.m.

Body in Motion w/Ola 10 a.m.–11 a.m.

Spanish Practice Class 10:30 a.m., Computer Lab Zumba 11 a.m. - 12 p.m., rm. 4 Arts w/Becky 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Thu., Aug. 22

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

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

Crochet & Knitting 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.

Spanish Class 11 a.m. - 12 p.m., JASA main office Dancercise w/Damion 1 - 2 p.m., JASA main office Card Games 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.

Fri., Aug. 23

MENU

Dreiser

Room 7 unless otherwise noted Crochet & Knitting 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

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

Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session Dominos 10 a.m., rm. 45 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

Line Dancing 10-11 a.m., rm. 45 Stay Well Exercise will return Sept. 9 Around The Lunch Table 11:30 a.m. Basic Cell Phone & iPad training 11 a.m.

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

Mind Teasers 12 p.m. - 1 p.m., rm. 4 Bingo 1 p.m. - 3 p.m., rm. 35 Diabetes Support Group 1 p.m. – Last Diabetes Support Group 2nd Monday of the month Monday, 1 p.m.

Bereavement Counseling 1 p.m., rm. 8 Computer Class for Beg., 9:30 a.m., Gentle Yoga 1:15 p.m. - 2 p.m., rm. 2 Int., 10:30 a.m. & Adv., 11:30 a.m. Intermediate Yoga 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.

Dominoes 10 a.m., rm. 45 Health & Wellness Support Group On Vac until Sept. 10

Dominoes 10 a.m., rm. 45 Grandparent Connection Meeting & Exercise class 1st Thurs., rm. 40, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

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

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

Karaoke by Steven 1 p.m., rm. 45 Arts w/Becky 10 a.m.-12 p.m., rm. 49 Men’s Line Dancing 9 a.m. - 10 a.m. Dominoes 10 a.m., rm. 45 Word Games 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Art 10 a.m., rm. 45 Bingo 1 p.m. – 2 p.m.

Women’s Line Dancing 10 a.m. Pokeno 2-4 p.m., rm. 35 11:30 a.m.

Blood Pressure 2nd & 4th Fri., 10 Chat Session 10 a.m. a.m. - 11:30 a.m., rm. 45 Piano Sing-along 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. Free Oil Painting Classes 10 a.m. – Card Games 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.

11:30 a.m., rm. 38

For information, please call: (718) 320-2066 (Schedule subject to change without notice) Payments for trips @ the Bartow office can be made Monday – Friday: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m., & 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. only Funded by: The NYC Department for the Aging, The NYS Office for the Aging and Riverbay Corporation.

JASA welcomes everyone age 60 and older! Payments for trips can be made at all three centers. Trip registration policy: there will be no refunds for all trips. All trips include roundtrip transportation! All trips must be paid in advance. JASA will not accept checks under $5.

In order to participate in any JASA Senior Activities or go on any Senior trips you must be a member of JASA. You may pick up an application in the main office at any of the three senior centers.

FREE LiveOn NY - SCRIE/SNAP (food stamps) Assistance – Fri., Aug. 23, Sept. 13 & Sept. 27, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. JASA main office, 2049 Bartow Ave. No appointments! Walk-ins! First come! First served!

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

Social Worker (Royvi) will be on staff on Tuesdays at the Bartow Senior Center, Rm. 31 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and Dreiser Senior Center, rm. 7 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Walk-ins! First come! First served!

Dreiser Back to School Supplies Drive has begun thru Sept. 2nd. rm. 7, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Please drop off notebooks, pencils, sharpeners, binders, lined writing paper, erasers, crayons, pens, construction paper, pocket folders, staplers, calculators, rulers, hand sanitizer, tissue napkins, etc. All donations go to local family shelter.

Empire Casino – Tues., Aug. 20, $5. Bartow – 9 a.m.; Einstein – 9:15 a.m.; Dreiser – 9:30 a.m.

Jersey Gardens Outlet Mall (The Mills) – Wed., Aug. 21, $15. Bartow – 8:30 a.m.; Einstein – 8:45 a.m.; Dreiser – 9 a.m.

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

Alert & Alive On Vac until Sept. 10 Cultural Dance 10:30 – 11:30 a.m., Aud. B

Computer Class 11 a.m.–12 p.m.

Mind Teasers 12 p.m. -1 p.m., rm. 4 Zumba 1 p.m. - 2 p.m., Aud. A Matinee 1 p.m.

New: Social Worker, Royvi 1 - 4 p.m.

Alternate Kosher Meals are also available

Kosher

Non-Kosher

Juice Chicken cutlet Bean salad Israeli salad Whole wheat bread Fresh fruit Alt: Baked breaded fish

Spanish style Homemade roast pork Yellow rice Stir fry kale & broccoli

Juice Pepper steak White rice Garden Whole wheat bread Fresh Fruit Alt: Egg Frittata

Teriyaki chicken thighs Chinese style spaghetti Oriental blend

Juice Roast turkey Mashed sweet Baked whiting potatoes fish fillets Steamed green Baked red potato beans wedges Whole wheat bread Sautéed spinach Fresh Fruit Alt: Tuna salad Juice Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session, Baked breaded 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. fish fillet Jerk chicken Blood Pressure 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m., Brown rice Rice & beans 1st & 3rd, rm. 8 Steamed carrots Cabbage w/shredded Line Dancing, 10 a.m. - 11 a.m., Aud. A Whole Wheat bread carrots Piano Sing Along 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Fresh Fruit Drama Class On Vac until Sept. 12 Alt: Egg salad Crochet & Knitting 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Juice Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session Lemon herb chicken 9:30 a.m. - 10 a.m., 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Potato kugel Tuna fish salad Meditative Moments On Vac until Sept. 13 Gefilte Fish Pasta salad Purple Life Trail Fitness – 11 a.m. Greenway Whole wheat bread Cucumber salad Pokeno 3rd Fri., 1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Fresh Fruit Bingo rm. 7, 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.

Yoga w/Peggy 11 a.m. - 12 p.m., rm. 2 Alt: Gefilte fish Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

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

(New) Tai Chi 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m., rm. 10, until Aug. 28 Art Class 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.

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

Fee for lunch is $2.00 & $5.00 for guest

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

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

Upcoming Events/Trips

St. Mary’s Pool – $3, Fri., Aug. 23; Mon., Aug. 26; Fri., Aug. 30; Fri., Sept. 6. Pool aerobics for seniors, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Bartow – 8:30 a.m.; Einstein – 8:45 a.m.; Dreiser – 9 a.m.

Empire Casino – Tues., Aug. 27, $5. Bartow – 9 a.m.; Einstein – 9:15 a.m.; Dreiser – 9:30 a.m.

14th Street Farmers Market – Wed., Aug. 28, $5.

Pickups: Bartow – 9 a.m.; Dreiser – 9:15 a.m.; Einstein – 9:30 a.m. Only 18 seats available.

FREE Tai-Chi for Arthritis class will start on Tues., Sept. 3. Bartow, rm. 31, from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. This will be an evidence-based workshop which will last for 16 weeks. Seniors will have to register for this workshop at the main office. 20 slots available.

Stew Leonard’s – Wed., Sept. 4, $6. Bartow – 9:30 a.m.; Einstein – 9:45 a.m.; Dreiser – 10 a.m.

Walmart –Thurs., Sept. 5, $15. Bartow – 8:30 a.m.; Einstein – 8:45 a.m.; Dreiser – 9 a.m.

Fairway/BJ’s – Fri., Sept. 6, $4. Bartow – 9:30 a.m.; Einstein – 9:45 a.m.; Dreiser – 10 a.m.

Shoprite New Rochelle – Mon., Sept. 9, $4. Bartow – 9:30 a.m.; Einstein – 9:45 a.m.; Dreiser – 10 a.m.

Target, Throggsneck Mall – Mon., Sept. 9, $3. Bartow – 9:30 a.m.; Einstein – 9:45 a.m.; Dreiser – 10 a.m.

Empire Casino – Tues., Sept. 10, $5. Bartow – 9 a.m.; Einstein – 9:15 a.m.; Dreiser – 9:30 a.m.

Aldi – Wed., Sept. 11, $3. Bartow – 9:30 a.m.; Einstein – 9:45 a.m.; Dreiser – 10 a.m.

Spectacular Lake George Steamboat Cruise with buffet luncheon, live entertainment and shopping at the Lake George Outlets – Thurs., Sept 12, $110

per person. Coach bus. Pickups: Dreiser – 6:30 a.m.; Bartow (Asch Loop) – 6:45 a.m.; Einstein – 7 a.m. 50 seats available. Payment deadline: Fri., Aug. 30. Cash only! No refunds.

Apple Picking, OCHS Orchard, Warwick, NY – Wed., Sept 25, $25. Apples are sold per bag. Lunch will be provided. Pickups: Bartow – 8 a.m.; Einstein – 8:15 a.m.; Dreiser – 8:30 a.m. 50 seats available. Payment deadline: Fri., Aug. 30. No refunds.

The Essex Steam Train and Riverboat – Thurs., Oct 10, $100. Pickups: Bartow – 7:45 a.m.; Einstein – 8 a.m.; Dreiser – 8:15 a.m. Deluxe coach bus, 49 seats available. Enjoy a delicious plated luncheon aboard the Essex Train with a choice of roast beef or baked chicken, salad, veggies, rolls, dessert, coffee, water and tea. Cash bar for soda. Enjoy an hour & a half cruise abroad the Mississippi-style riverboat.

When registering for the trip please tell the person at the front desk your choice of baked chicken or roast beef. Payment deadline: Thurs., Sept. 5. No refunds.

(Waiting list).

Red Cross Emergency Preparedness Presentation – Fri., Oct 18, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the JASA NORC main office. Refreshments & giveaways. 40 seats available. Please call 718-320-2066 to register.

Ain’t Too Proud musical – The life and times of the Temptations. Imperial Theater, Fri,. Dec. 11, $160, 2 p.m. matinee. Far side, front orchestra seats. Lunch not included! Pickups: Bartow – Noon; Dreiser – 12:15 p.m.; Einstein – 12:30 p.m. 20 seats available. Payment due by Mon., Nov. 11. No refunds!

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Circle of Christ Church Iglesia Circulo De Cristo

147 Dreiser Loop, lower level, Bronx, N.Y. 10475 Come as you are…

Psalm 122:1 I was glad when they said to me, “Let us go to the house of the Lord.”

If you are looking for a place of worship in the local area that is aimed at teaching the transforming word of God, Circle of Christ Church invites you to fellowship with us this Sunday. We are a non-denominational, multicultural and loving church that accepts you just the way you are. Senior Pastor Elisamuel Colón and the body of Christ are committed to love people into a life changing-liberating relationship with God. Our Sunday services are in Spanish and English. We have an anointed worship team and dance ministry that minister regularly. The English service has a bible-centered nursery program and children’s church, where children are ministered to from the cradle to 12 years of age. Please see our schedule below and followed us on Facebook and our website, circleofchristchurch.com.

Circle of Christ Church responds to Isaiah 68:10 says: Feed the hungry, and help those in trouble. Then your light will shine out from the darkness, and the darkness around you will be as bright as noon.

We have a food pantry that serves the community and we offer family counseling based on need. If you are interested please contact us at 347-945-1992 or on Facebook @Circle of Christ Church.

English Services Tuesday prayer, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Wednesday, 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. prayer/Bible study Thursday, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Friday, 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., Operation Grace youth service, 7 p.m.

Saturday, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., young adults Sunday Service, 11 a.m.

Servicios en Español Salmos 122:1 Yo me alegré con los que me decían, “a la casa de Jehova iremos.”

Nuestros servicios dominicales son en español e inglés. Tenemos un equipo de adoración ungido y un ministerio de danza que ministran regularmente. El servicio de inglés tiene una iglesia infantil centrada en la biblia y un progra.m.a de guardería donde se atiende a los niños desde la cuna hasta los 12 años de edad.

Tenemos ministerios para todas las edades. Consulte nuestro progra.m.a a continuación y síganos en Facebook y en nuestro sitio web circleofchristchurch.com.

Distribuimos alimentos y ofrecemos asesora.m.iento fa.m.iliar según las necesidades. Si está interesado, contáctenos al (347) 945-1992 o en Facebook Circle of Christ Church.

Domingo: Culto de Adoración de 9 a.m.-10:30 a.m.

Jueves Oración y Estudio Bíblico de 12-2 p.m.

—Nancy Rodriguez

CSO Contact Numbers

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

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

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

Church of God’s Children

Church of God’s Children is located at 127 Dreiser Loop, patio level, and Bishops Angelo & Nancy Rosario invite you with open arms to visit our church or one of the many houses of worship in Co-op City.

After School Registration at Ms. Melinda’s Garden is still open. Free registration until Aug. 23. Email: msmelindasgarden@gmail.com or call 718-671-7265.

Church schedule Monday: Bible study and prayer at 9:30 a.m.

Tuesday, Bible Study 6:30 p.m. at 159 Dreiser Loop Wednesday, Prayer in sanctuary at 6:30 p.m.

Bishop Rosario’s 75th birthday celebration and fundraiser for Make-A-Wish Foundation on Sept. 27 at the Eastwood Manor at 7 p.m. $100 p/p. Mail checks to: Bronx Clergy Task Force, 159 Dreiser Loop, Bronx, N.Y. 10475. Put a smile on a child’s face. For additional info, email us or call 718-790-9120 Trip to Israel Dec. 9 to Dec. 16. All inclusive. For pricing and information inbox on Facebook messenger, email cogcministries@aol.com or call 718-790-9120.

“Neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.” Romans 8:39 (NIV) Sometimes we get caught up in our sin. We all have moments in which our mistakes take control, in which our hearts are weighed down with heaviness, when we feel so far away from God. But here’s the thing: God sees all of that. He sees our mess, our brokenness, our guilt. And He loves us anyway. There is nowhere we can go to hide from His love. There is no point in our lives where He sees us as undeserving or unworthy of love. There is nothing we can do to separate ourselves from Him. So even when you feel like you’ve gone so far from His grace, know that He hasn’t left your side. Know that all you need is to ask for forgiveness, to clean your heart, and to trust in Him to lead you out of temptation and back into healing and light.

Just remember to never doubt yourself, we are all capable of amazing things.

—Bishop Nancy Rosario

Scheduling Activities Calendar

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Showtime at the garden, Karaoke fun

On Aug. 11 at Rivers Run Community Garden, you could hear the melodious voices of those singing their favorite songs, as the garden hosted an outdoor Karaoke Sunday. The weather was beautiful, the singing was great and everyone had a ball. Thank you to Rudy and Tina, for making this a great event.

Photos courtesy Leslie Peterson

Matthew Miller does well at Annual US Capitol & China Classics despite injury

Last weekend, over 1,000 martial arts competitors from around the world and across the United States converged in Maryland at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center to compete at the 37th Annual U.S. Capitol and China Classics Martial Arts Championships.

Co-op City’s Martial Arts Champion, Matthew Miller (second from right), representing Martialway Kung-fu Center here in Co-op City, competed in the black belt weapons and forms divisions, and, despite a leg injury, managed to win first place in the forms division. He was edged out by a half a percentage point and landed in second place in the black belt weapons division. Because of his injury, Matthew did not compete in the sparring division.

Matthew has an extensive tournament schedule stretching into next year, including upcoming tournaments on Saturday, Sept. 21, in N.J. and Sunday, Sept. 22 at the Royalty of NY in Mount Vernon.

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Church of the New Vision

Pastors Kenneth Hodge and Deborah Hodge and the New Vision congregation invite you and your family to come and worship the Lord with us. Church of the New Vision is designed to meet the spiritual needs of God’s people. Serving the community for more than 45 years, we offer a warm, friendly, spirit-filled atmosphere of Christian love. All are welcome.

Order of Services: Sunday Worship Service: 8 a.m. and 11 a.m.

Adult and youth Sunday school: 9:45 a.m. to 10:45 a.m.

Mid-day Bible study: Canceled until further notice Wednesday night prayer and Bible study: 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Youth ministry: Fridays 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Upcoming events/programs Sunday, Aug. 18, there will be one service at 9:30 a.m. Our guest speaker will be Rev. Grace Emmanuel of Co-op City Baptist Church.

Save the date. Sunday, Sept. 22, our morning service will be at 9:30 a.m. We will also have a 3 p.m. service to celebrate the anniversaries of the New Vision Choir and Pastor’s aide ministry. Come one; come all to uplift the Lord in an afternoon of praise, worship and fellowship.

New Vision’s women’s retreat is scheduled for Oct. 17 to 19, 2019, at Eddy’s Farm in Sparrow Bush. This two-night, three-day event’s theme is “Just a Closer Walk with Thee.” Double occupancy, $400 per person; single occupancy, $550; includes, meals, transportation, workshops and retreat material. Payment of $200 is now due. We ask each person bring one person. See Sis. Loretta Scott, Sis. Sadie James or Sis. Hermena Smith for additional information by calling the church.

Calling all youths to join us on God’s mountain at the Blue Mountain Christian Retreat Center for a weekend full of faith, fellowship and fun! Adults 18 and over, $166; teens 13 to 17, $146; children 4 to 12, $118. Includes two nights, five meals and transportation. Please contact our youth leaders, Rev. Deborah Hodge, Sis. Dominique Hodge or Sis. Indria Drayton, by calling the church.

Notice, we are seeking a minister of music who is familiar with hymns and songs of the Baptist Church. Feel free to contact the church or the pastor.

Church of the New Vision is located at 115 Einstein Loop, Bronx, N.Y. 10475.

Office: 718-671-8746 or 203-374-3020. Mailing address: P.O. Box 753037, Bronx, N.Y. 10475.

Visit our Facebook page, Church of the New Vision, concerning upcoming events and trips. Email us at info.churchnewvisionbx@gmail.com or call the church office.

—Sis. Carol Haque

Co-op City Baptist Church

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

Please note summer hours began, Sunday, Aug. 4. During summer hours, there will be one worship service Sunday at 9 a.m. Summer hours will remain through Sunday, Sept. 8.

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

Our telephone number is 718-320-3774. Visit us on the web at coopcity baptistchurch.org.

Wednesday noon day service and all Bible classes are on hiatus for the summer and will return in September. All prayer services are also on hiatus for the summer and will return in September.

Sunday school for children and adults is suspended for the summer and will resume Sunday, Sept. 15 at 9:15 a.m.

On Sunday, Sept. 8, we will have Family and Friends Day service at 9. All are invited to join us.

Join the Scholarship Ministry on a trip to Mount Rushmore, the Badlands and Black Hills of South Dakota on July 17, 2020. The trip includes motor coach transportation, 10 nights lodging, 18 meals, visits to the spectacular Badlands National Park, to the Mount Rushmore National Memorial and much more. A $100 nonrefundable deposit is due on or before Oct. 27, 2019. For reservations or additional information, call 718-379-0541, 718-671-1271, 718-671-1918 or 917-612-1245.

NYPD invites you to a discussion of the public safety challenges in our neighborhood on Thursday, Aug. 29 at 1:30 p.m. Doors will open at 1 p.m. The meeting will be held at Dreiser Community Center,177 Dreiser Loop, room 1. Come meet our Neighborhood Coordination Officiers as they collaborate with Co-op City residents in identifying and solving local quality of life conditions and crime concerns.

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

—Hattie L. Lucas

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The temple is having services for the High Holidays this year in the Dreiser Community Center. We look forward to seeing you, and please bring your friends.

Your support is rewarding as we keep Judaism alive in Co-op City. Hear the sound of the Shofar. Bring in the new year 5780/2019. The High Holidays, Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, are just around the corner, and you are invited to worship with us.

Services are as follows.

Rosh Hashanah Evening Sunday, Sept. 29, 2019, 8 p.m., Dreiser, room 1 Morning Monday Sept. 30, 2019, 10:30 a.m., Dreiser, room 1 Yom Kippur Kol Nidre Tuesday, Oct, 8, 2019, 7:30 p.m., Dreiser, room 1 Yom Kippur Day Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2019, Dreiser, room 1 Morning Service, 10 a.m. Dreiser, room 1 Public Yiskor, 1 p.m., Dreiser, room 1 Public Yiskor, 2:30 p.m., Dreiser, room 1 Mincha and Neliah, 4 p.m., Dreiser, room 1 All services are to be held in Dreiser, room 1.

There is no charge for tickets for all services. Just come.

Tickets will be mailed out to all our members, along with the form for names to be read or added on our Yartzeit list.

If you have names you wish to have read, please fill out the form and mail it back.

Please come and worship with us, as many of you have done in the past.

On Yom Kippur, we will read the list of the departed loved ones who are dear to your hearts, and are on our temple Yartzeit list, and the names of those that have also been given to us.

For further information, please email Rabbi Dennis Tobin at RabbiDennisTobin@aol.com or call him at 973-769-3915.

We look forward to beginning the year of 5779 with you and your families.

—Rabbi Dennis Tobin

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Public Safety

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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 911 and the department of public safety at 718-671-3050. 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 the crime rate remains low and a high quality of life is maintained.

Co-op City is a diverse community with people of all ages, abilities and characteristics. All persons should remember to respect each other and embrace their differences. Don’t forget to say hello to your neighbors when you pass each other in the hallway or in the street. Co-op City strives to accommodate all persons. It is also important to remember not all disabilities are visible. Someone who appears to be healthy may have a physical or developmental disability.

August is Cataract Awareness Month, Children’s Eye Health and Safety Month and Children’s Vision and Learning Month. This is a good opportunity to learn about disabilities or conditions that may affect your friends, family members or neighbors. It is also a good opportunity to schedule an eye examination. Knowledge is power, the more you learn the stronger you become.

Save the date: Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Einstein Community Center the Riverbay Corporation Disabilities and Accommodations Committee, in conjunction with the Co-op City Seventh-Day Adventist Church, will celebrate the 29th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act with the NYC Disabilities Expo. The title of this year’s expo is “Building Inclusionary Bridges through the Arts.” The expo features exhibitors, speakers, interactive arts, clinics and workshops.

If you SEE something, SAY SOMETHING!

718-671-3050 • Co-op City Public Safety

If You See Something, Say Something!

Working Together To Keep Co-op City Safe!

• Report any unusual or suspicious persons or activity to CCPD. • Do not allow strangers access to your building by holding the door.

• Be aware of work being done in your building and when contractors are allowed to be on the premises.

• Never leave your car or apartment door unlocked.

• Do not leave packages or electronics in your car where they are visible.

• Remember: You can make anonymous calls to CCPD.

Emergency: 718-651-3050 Non-Emergency: 718-320-3330 www.ccpd.us • @CCPDnyc

RIVERBAY ANONYMOUS WHISTLEBLOWER HOTLINE

If you have knowledge or a concern of possible violations of law, accounting irregularities, or other suspected wrongdoing affecting Riverbay, you are encouraged to report it to law enforcement, or you may report it through an anonymous hotline by the following methods:

Go to an independent website, www.lighthouse-services/riverbaycorp, to complete an online disclosure form; Call the following independent third party whistleblower hotline at 1-833-290-0009 (English); or 1-800-216-1288 (Spanish); Send an e-mail to reports@lighthouse-services.com (the email must include “Riverbay” in the subject); or Send a fax to (215) 689-3885 (the fax must include “Riverbay” in the subject of the report).

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CLASSIFIEDS 718-320-3300 x3384 • cctimes@riverbaycorp.com CAREER TRAINING

CLEANING SERVICES

LOCKSMITH

FAMILY LOCKSMITH AND BLINDS

FREE HOME HEALTH AIDE 8/31 TRAINING PROGRAM New York State Department of Health-Approved.

Students receive FREE hands-on comprehensive HHA training, including specialty skills, safe work practices, rules & regulations. Certification awarded to all students who successfully complete the program.

IMMEDIATE OPENINGS IN THE BRONX AND WESTCHESTER POST-TRAINING! • HHA Rate: $15.22/hr Plus Sign-On Bonus Available • FREE Training, incl. Career Workshops on Interview Skills and Maintaining a Job • Transportation Subsidy provided to/from training in White Plains • FREE Textbook • $50 Gift Card upon completion of training • Must be a Bronx, NY resident, 18 years or older, legal to work in the US • Willingness and desire to provide compassionate care to elderly/disabled • Class approx. 12–15 days, M.–F., 9 a.m.– 5 p.m., 100% attendance required • Course provided in English (must read/write English) • Physical documents and background check clearance required prior to training Call Human Resources ASAP (914) 682-1480 ext. 598 or HRDEPT@VNS.ORG. Westchester Care at Home, 360 Mamaroneck Ave., 1st Fl., White Plains, NY

RIVERBAY EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Licensed and Bonded

HIGH SECURITY LOCKS 20% Off Any Lock Job!

Medeco • MultiLock • Wilson High Quality Labor, Low Price!

NEW STYLE BLINDS

All Colors • Vertical • Minis • Woods • 2 in. Regulars • Wash, Tape, Cord Blinds

FREE VALANCE & INSTALLATION 9/28

SPOONER

Advertise in the Co-op City Times!

DOMESTIC SERVICE

Please see page 7 for opportunities within Riverbay Corporation.

• Basic Cleaning $90 • Deep Cleaning $130 • Non-Medical Senior Care $80 • 4 Hour Min. + 8.78% tax • Bonded • 7 Days • Cash, Pay-Pal www.spoonercleaning.com 12/27 (718) 320-5112

RECORDS WANTED

Old Records Wanted.

Will Pay Top $$ for JAZZ, JAZZ, JAZZ, Rock & Roll, Soul Music, Latin, 50s, 60s, & 70s.

LP, 78 or 45.

Call Joe 917-952-4408

8/31

SERVICES - SERVICES - SERVICES APPLIANCE REPAIR

Re-installation of any types of Blinds.

Repair Closet Doors and Sell New Bi-Fold Doors!

Serving Co-op City for over 25 years.

“When you see me, You’ll know me.”

Call Anytime • Seven Days A Week

Call Mike at: 718-974-1290

8/31

PAINTING

Call for rates!

Ads starting at $8/week!

718-320-3300 x3384

FATHER & SON

Top Quality Work - Painting, Plastering, Tiles, Walls & Floors, Floor Sanding, Refinishing, Waxing.

COMPUTER CONSULTANT, SALES & REPAIR JB R YAN C OMPUTE R R EPAIR & U PGRADE 8/24 Repair - Upgrade - Trouble-shooting - Data Recovery Virus Removal - Laptop Overheat - Cracked Screen Broken Power Jack. Call James 646-281-4475 • 718-324-4332

Call Wesley 212.996.7347 or

917.325.5334

8/17

DECORATOR/UPHOLSTERY

REUPHOLSTERING 718.881.7691

Custom Craftsmen – 40 yrs. experience. Sofas & Chairs upholstered; Slipcovers - Fabric & Plastic; Kitchen Chairs $8.99 & up. Caning; Venetian Blinds; Drapes - Custom made, Refinishing, Touch Up & Polishing of Furniture.

3314 White Plains Rd., STYLISH DECORATORS Bronx, NY 10467

8/31

EMERGENCY SERVICE

L&L APPLIANCE REPAIR

$20

OFF

Present This Coupon (except vacuums/lamps)

STOVES • WASHERS • REFRIGERATORS • VACUUM CLEANERS and more. LIMIT — One Coupon Per Person.

Fully Insured • NYC License #1233497

718.792.2655

10/26

L & L APPLIANCE REPAIR

• ALL MAKES & MODELS • Stoves • Washers • Dryers •Lamps • Dishwashers • Refrigerators • Bags • Hoses • Belts • Vacuum Cleaners

• RANGE HOODS We BEAT • LIGHT FIXTURES Any • KITCHEN CABINETS • CABINET REFACING Quote!

• COUNTERTOPS • CUSTOM CLOSET MIRROR DOORS • CUSTOM WALL MIRRORS

Grout & Carpet Cleaning Co-op City Resident Specials

Elim in Bugsate

CO-OP SALES BLINDS!

(except vacuums)

718.792.2655

Vertical, Mini, Wood, Pleats

www.co-opsales.info 10/26

CLEANING SERVICES

A BEE R.A.G. SERVICE, INC.

718-798-4259

8/17

CO-OP SALES - JASON LASH

Breathe Easy

Family Owned & Operated Since 1954 NYC License #1233497 10% DISCOUNT

2951 Middletown Road, Bronx, NY 10461 (Near Pelham Bay Station)

1-800-479-2667 • ALL HANDYMAN SERVICES • VERTICAL & MINI BLINDS • SINK VANITIES • SPACE SAVERS • MATCHING HAMPERS • BATHTUB ENCLOSURES • CLIP-ON MIRROR FRAMES

EMERGENCY SERVICE

Fully Insured

HOME IMPROVEMENT

Cleaning and Carpet Cleaning Services.

Call Us! 8/3

DON’T PAY MORE AT YOUR LOCAL HARDWARE STORE!

8/31

HAIR

Hair Loss/Custom Hair Pieces, Men and Women. Suffering from hair loss? Lost Edges? Weak hair? Basic weave installs: We custom make professional safe edge wig units, pony tails, halos, etc. will custom make a piece for whatever your hair issues are. Our pieces are made with only high quality hair. We can color, repair. Do you have a wig with missing hair? We can fix it. Consult 8/24 High Class Hair Manufacturing: 718-515-5800.

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