Co-op City Times 08/29/15

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New 45th Precinct commander Latest independent testing again determines that cooling tower pledges renewed emphasis on quality of life and grand larceny crimes is Legionella free Vol. 50 No. 34

The results of the latest round of extensive sampling of the Co-op City cooling tower and its components determined once again that the cooling tower is legionella-free.

Power Plant Director Brian Reardon said that he received the results earlier this week and all the tests on the tower came back as “non-detectable,” meaning that no trace of the Legionella bacteria was found.

This latest round of testing was mandated by the New York City Department of Health on all cooling towers throughout New York City in the aftermath of this summer’s Legionella outbreak in the South Bronx, which resulted in 12 deaths and

BY BILL STUTTIG

Saturday, August 29, 2015

sickened more than 120.

Reardon said that he received the letter from the Health Commissioner on August 7th mandating that all cooling towers in New York City, including Coop City’s, be disinfected and tested for the presence of Legionella.

Reardon said “Riverbay proceeded with the disinfecting of the cooling tower on Saturday August 8th and Sunday, August 9th, as per the letter from the City and proceeded to take another set of samples to test for Legionella on August 10th. ” The tests taken by Special Pathogen Laboratory(SPL) were delivered as promised two weeks later and all came

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Saturday, September 12th Noon - 6 p.m.

For information on becoming a vendor, please call 718-320-3300 x3532. Applications can be picked up at our administrative office located at 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475

Phase One of Co-op City basketball court makeover completed

Last Thursday morning, representatives of Game Over Sportz, under the direction of former Co-op City resident Eric Hicks, came to the Section 5 basketball courts and put the finishing touches on a complete make-over of the courts.

Earlier this summer the courts were resurfaced and painted and as of last week, the courts also feature new fiberglass “tru-bounce” backboards with state of the art breakaway rims.

And the best news, according to Hicks, a former NCAA Division 1 College Basketball star, is that all the courts will be getting the same upgrade in the coming weeks.

Hicks explained this week that he grew up in Co-op City and learned the game on the courts here back in the late ‘70s. The opportunity to play on those courts more than 30 years ago led to the development of his skills to the point where he went on the play NCAA Division 1 Basketball for the prestigious St. Bonaventure University program.

BY BILL STUTTIG

“Back in those days, the basketball courts were our home,” Hicks recalled to the Co-op City Times. “If it wasn’t for the (Continued on page 3)

Photos courtesy of Game Over Sportz

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tight a community this is. It Captain Danielle Raia, is refreshing to see everythe new commanding offione sticking together and cer of the 45th Precinct is working together.” very impressed with Co-op Chief Apollo said City after her first month in recently that maintaining her new command. the close relationship “This is a very tight between the CCPD and the knit community and a precinct is essential to this well-oiled machine and I community and he conlike to see that,” Captain stantly strives to keep the Raia said during a visit to communication and the the offices of the Co-op cooperative relationship City Times this week. “I going.

Captain Raia visited with Chief Frank “The importance of Apollo and the Public Safety establishing a relationship between the Department during my first week on NYPD and the Co-op City Police the job and I will definitely continue Department is imperative when it the close working relationship that comes to keeping crime low in the the Precinct and the Public Safety community. In order for both departDepartment has had over many years. ments to establish this professional I consider this department in Co-op relationship, positive communication City to be a real asset to the precinct in needs to begin with the commanders general.” who are leading both departments. I As far as the community itself, welcome Captain Raia in her new role Captain Raia said, “I was here for (Continued on page 2) National Night Out and saw then how

BY BILL STUTTIG

Final Notice for mandatory, free GFI, smoke detector installation

Beginning this weekend, Riverbay will be sending letters to the 147 Co-op City homes who have not yet provided access to allow for installation of new safer Ground Fault Interruption electrical outlets and tamper-proof bedroom smoke detectors. These safer, state-ofthe art components have been installed for free in more than 99% of all Co-op City homes over the last 2 and ½ years and only a very small percentage have not yet provided access to their home for the required installation which only takes between 15 and 45 minutes, depending on the size of your home.

Homes that receive these letters beginning this weekend are asked to call (718) 320-3300, extension 3111 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. weekdays to schedule an appointment. Riverbay is more than willing to work with your schedule to do the installations

at your convenience. If you receive the letter in error, because you have already had these items installed, call the above number, and the clerical oversight will be checked on and corrected.

Please remember that the federal Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) requires that each of these modern and safe components be part of every Co-op City home. If Riverbay does not receive a response from any of the affected homes within a week, then it is prepared to take steps to enter that home through a duplicate key or by drilling out the lock at the affected shareholders expense. The cooperation of everyone affected is essential and we thank you for your immediate attention and cooperation in this matter.

—Management

New electronics recycling program (see page 4 for story)

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45th Precinct

and look forward to what we can accomplish together in a community a great as Co-op City. “ As far as the precinct in general, Captain Raia said, “This is a very diverse precinct with a lot of involvement from many different community organizations and community and elected leaders. But all these different communities seem to have a good working relationship with NYPD and I think that is a big plus for me.”

She said the new emphasis for the entire precinct as well as Co-op City will be establishing initiatives to combat quality of life crimes such as noise, loitering and illegal commercial activities in residential areas. The Captain said that personnel will be assigned to specially handle these types of problems.

“In addition to that, we will be keeping a handle on crime which we have been doing very well. But we want to create a team with the community. It is not going to be us against them. That is what is important to me,” Captain Raia said.

She identified the biggest crime problem within the community as grand larceny which is theft without the use of force or threat of force, and said the precinct has begun initiatives to reduce these types of incidents in communities in the precinct.

“We are working on getting the information out and letting the community know what we will be doing,” she explained, “and what the community needs to be aware of.”

Captain Raia has 16 years of experience with the NYPD, rising quickly through the ranks while working

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demanding assignments in some of the city toughest precincts. She began her career in 1999 as a patrol officer in the 90th Precinct serving the communities of north Brooklyn and then in 2001 was assigned to the narcotics unit. In 2005, she was promoted to Sergeant and assigned to the intelligence division of the 102nd Precinct serving Richmond Hill, Queens, working at, she said, executing search warrants and dealing with confidential informants.

In 2011, Raia was promoted to Lieutenant and assigned to the 75th Precinct, serving East New York, Brooklyn and then reassigned to Brooklyn North Borough Crime, serving all the many communities of north Brooklyn.

In February of last year, she was promoted to Captain and named the executive officer of the 102nd Precinct, specifically dealing with domestic violence crimes and traffic issues as well as working with and helping new officers adjust to the demands of the job.

Just last month, the Captain was named the commander of the 45th Precinct, her first command, replacing Deputy Inspector James McGeown, who served the community as precinct commander for approximately three years.

“I am happy to be here,” Captain Raia said at the close of the interview, “and I hope to serve here for at least two years.”

The NYPD traditionally changes precinct commanders every two to three years and certainly the 45th Precinct has been subject to that departmental policy over the past several decades.

Riverbay Fund Report

Getting ready for the College, Career & Resource Fair

Date: Saturday, October 3, 2015 Time: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Where: Dreiser Loop Auditorium Who Should Attend?: 3rd, 4th, 5th & 6th grades from 10 a.m. to noon. 7th - 12th grades from noon to 6 p.m.

Everyone is encouraged to attend and take advantage of the wealth of information provided by invited guests.

Our Motto coined by volunteers in 2012 remains: "IT'S COOL TO BE SMART!” This is the 4th Annual community event and we encourage “internal resources” from cooperators, including Board Members. If you have or know of a college, career opportunity or a resource, just give us a call as the tables are filling up fast!

The event is free - refreshments will be served and we hope to have the raffle as we did last year.

A NEW RESOURCE will be representatives from "A Thousand Moms" that will be providing excellent resources to help the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or questioning (LGBTQ) population.

CAREER OPPORTUNITY: Attending for the first time will be a chemical engineer, University of Rochester & MIT Sloan School of

Management graduate, who has started a social movement inspiring academic excellence and pursuit of passion among students in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math (S. T. E. A. M.) Come learn about a "Kool Nerd Summer Passion Camp" and his 4.0 Program. Come and chat with a Chief Executive Nerd who has appeared on a MSNBC Interview with Tamron Hall!

RESOURCE: This Director recently attended a 3-day training in Albany and obtained the 2015 Kinship Navigator Guide that lists the Legal Benefits For Non-Parent Caregivers. The purpose of this booklet is to provide information about laws and resources related to benefits for kinship caregivers and also for the professionals who serve kinship families. Copies will be available on October 3, 2015.

Be a part of this exciting event and call to volunteer; reserve a table in the Resource Section or share your alumni contact.

Move To Come! A special thanks to volunteers who have stayed the course for the 4th year!

Contact: evelyntinez@aol.com or call 917-324-1033 or 718-718-3202960.

DR. LEWIS WOLSTEIN Podiatrist — Foot Specialist • Practicing in Co-op City since 1975 • Board Certified in Foot Surgery • ALL conditions of the foot treated

In celebration of the Labor Day holiday, Riverbay Offices will close Friday, September 4th at 1 p.m.

Rent-Bookkeeping will remain open until 4 p.m.

Emergency Services will be available throughout the weekend.

For Maintenance dial; 718-320-3300 – Press Option 3 Public Safety; 718-671-3050

• We

accept most health insurance plans

• Participating in the Medicare Diabetic Shoe Program • Evening and Saturday appointments

Dr. Lewis Wolstein

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Building 8 • Ground Floor Section 1 • Co-op City • Bronx, NY 10475

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

Free stage reading of off-Broadway show

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

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

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

Community Fair on Saturday, Sept. 12

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

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

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

Seniors, are you getting all your benefits?

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

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

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

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existence of those courts, I would never have had the opportunities that I did.”

Now with his playing days behind him, Hicks, along with another former Co-op City resident, Marc Wald, started Game Over Sportz, an organization that promotes youth sports throughout the New York City area.

Co-op City’s interim general manager Noel Ellison reached out to Hicks and Wald and asked for their assistance, in helping the community refurbish all of its existing courts.

Section 5 was the first to get the new state-of the-art baskets. The other courts

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throughout Sections 1 through 4 have been or are due to be resurfaced in the coming weeks and Hicks and his team will be back in Co-op City shortly to provide new hoops and backboards for each of those courts.

“Basketball is an important part of life here in all sections of Co-op City, “Ellison said.

“We want to do all that we can to upgrade the courts so our players can play in a setting A grateful Co-op City resident thanks Eric Hicks (right). that is equal to or better than many of the courts in other communities throughout New York City. Mr. Hicks and his organization are helping us do just that.”

Hicks said, “Noel Ellison and the Riverbay Corporation had the vision to understand the importance of providing clean, safe, upto-date areas for everyone young and old to participate in sports. We thank them for Workers level one of the new tru-bounce trusting us to assist in this The new courts will feature break-away rims. dream.” fiberglass backboards.

Cablevision and CBS reach new comprehensive content carriage agreement

Cablevision Systems Corporation and CBS Corporation announced this week a broad-based multi-year content carriage agreement. The new deal covers retransmission consent for CBS-owned stations, and the continued carriage of SHOWTIME®, CBS Sports Network and Smithsonian Channel™. Financial terms were not disclosed.

As part of the new agreement, Cablevision is the first cable or satellite provider to announce plans to distribute CBS All Access and SHOWTIME Internet services to its Optimum Online customers. Pricing plans, timing and other particulars will be provided at a later time.

“This comprehensive new agreement builds on our strong relationship with CBS and ensures that every Optimum customer gets the highly popular CBS content they want

across multiple platforms and screens,” said Tom Montemagno, executive vice president, programming, Cablevision. “As the first distributor to agree to provide CBS’ new Internet services, Cablevision continues to expand its portfolio of nextgeneration offerings, connecting customers to the programming they value when and where they want it.”

“We are pleased with this new agreement that meets all of our economic and strategic goals,” said Ray Hopkins, president, television networks distribution, CBS Corporation. “Cablevision has long been a terrific partner and we once again look forward to providing CBS and SHOWTIME programming to the viewers we share for years to come.”

Cablevision is currently the only cable television provider serving Co-op City.

Assembly Member Benedetto Hosts IDNYC Enrollment in Co-op City

The Office of Assembly Member Michael R. Benedetto will be serving as a “pop-up” enrollment site for Bronx residents interested in receiving the new IDNYC card, September 8-24.

Representatives from IDNYC will be enrolling Bronxites Monday-Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Assemblyman’s Co-op City office, 177 Dreiser Loop, room 12 on the second floor.

Individuals will be seen by appointment only.

IDNYC is the new free card for New York City residents that serves as a government-issued photo identification card and offers benefits to cardholders, including a free one-year membership at many of the city’s leading museums, zoos, concerts halls, and botanical gardens.

All New York City residents ages 14 and older are eligible for the ID card, regardless of immigration status.

To make an appointment, either call 311 or visit IDNYC’s website at www.nyc.gov/idnyc (make sure to request the Co-op City office location).

Congratulations, Building 4 Scholarship Recipients

Building 4 Scholarship Winners (L-R):

Ayanna Lowery, $500 Scholarship Award Enrolled in Potsdam State University Graduated from Broome State Academy Charter H.S., Bronx N.Y.

Chelsea McWillis, $250 Scholarship Award Enrolled in St. John’s University Graduated from Preston H.S., Bronx, NY

Solomon Reed, $500 Scholarship Award Enrolled in Hudson Valley Comm. College Graduated from DeWitt Clinton H.S., Bronx, NY

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back determining no traces of Legionella were found.

Reardon further explained “Riverbay as part of normal testing took samples of the cooling tower on July 29th, which was the first week the public was made aware of the Legionella outbreak in the South Bronx. Results of that test took from

7-10 days in the lab and then Riverbay was notified of the results. Those results also came back as ‘nondetectable’ on August 10th, coincidently the same day that the city’s Department of Health mandated samples were being taken.”

The outbreak of Legionnaire’s Disease in the South Bronx was declared

over approximately two weeks ago.

After extensive sampling of cooling towers and testing of Legionella bacteria, laboratories have matched the Legionella strain found in the cooling tower at the Opera House Hotel on East 149th Street with the strain found in patients, the department said in an Aug. 20 press release. Epidemiologic

and environmental investigations by the Health Department further support the conclusion that this cooling tower was the source of the outbreak.

All cooling towers in the affected area have been disinfected, and all cooling towers across the city including Co-op City’s, were evaluated as a precaution.

BY JIM ROBERTS Co-op City residents are now doing their fair share to help protect the environment when they dispose of TVs, computers and other electronics.

When shareholders put those items in with the bulk garbage in their buildings downstairs, under a new program operated by the New York City Department of Sanitation all the material will now be separated from the regular garbage disposal and properly recycled.

Riverbay workers will now sepa-

rate the electronics waste at Co-op City’s Peartree Refuse Center, where it will be then picked up Department of Sanitation recycling trucks and properly disposed of.

This new e-cycleNYC program is a public-private partnership between New York City Department of Sanitation and Electronic Recyclers International (ERI), the nation’s leadingto allow for regular pickups of electronics from Riverbay’s Peartree Refuse Center earlier this month.

Before the new law went into

effect, Keenan explored options for complying including trying to see if there was a market for selling the electronics being thrown away.

Discovering that it would actually cost Riverbay more in labor expenses rather than earning extra revenue, Keenan pursued becoming a partner in the e-cycleNYC program, which doesn’t cost Riverbay anything.

Items for recycling include TVs, monitors, computers, laptops, small servers, printers/scanners, tablets/ereaders, mobile phones, MP3 players,

VCRs/DVRs/DVD players, video game consoles, cable/satellite boxes, fax machines, keyboards, and hard drives. Items not eligible for recycling include household appliances, loose batteries and light bulbs.

“Lately we’ve been getting a lot of large screen TVs,” Keenan said. “In the past it was pretty dangerous because we would have to drop them in a crusher, but now with this new program they are just taken away. I think we will also get some computers as well as the TVs.”

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New program sorts and recycles old TVs, computers away from landfills

Riverbay Fund 2015 Events

MetroCard Bus to visit Co-op City this month

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

On Thursday, September 3 and again on Thursday, September 17, the Metro-

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

The MetroCard Bus, which stops in Co-op City, travels around the

city, stopping at senior citizen centers, shopping centers and along major bus routes. Customers can handle all of their MetroCard needs, whether it is applying for or refilling a Reduced-Fare MetroCard, buying or refilling a regular MetroCard or asking MetroCard-related questions.

Senior citizens and people with dis-

abilities may apply for the ReducedFare MetroCard on the Bus. They will need photo ID and seniors must show proof of age (at least 65 years old).

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

For career opportunities at Riverbay, see page 7 for job listings.

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It’s Happening in Co-op City Seniors enjoy JASA Luau at the Ballfield

A little slice of the Hawaiian islands visited Co-op City this week when JASA sponsored a summertime Luau at the Little League ballfield on Co-op City Blvd. last Thursday.

The food and fun was all part of a day in the summer sun for Co-op City seniors who also danced

the afternoon away with music provided by the live band “Every Thing Covered.” The menu included rotisserie chicken, potato salad, corn on the cob, hot dogs and hamburgers, cookies, ices and juices and the chance to be with friends.

“It’s something new for us to have our picnic at

Flu vaccine mandate for children 6-59 months in NYC

Children aged 6–59 months are required by the New York City Department of Health to receive the flu shot. This new rule was designed to address the increased risk for flu facing children under 5 years of age in group settings, such as licensed child care centers or preschools. Please make sure your child is vaccinated for the flu if he/she is 6-59 months of age.

the Ballfield,” said Daniella Breton, project director for the JASA Senior Center at Co-op City. “The seniors really enjoy it and the Hawaiian theme was an idea that I had for something different.”

Photos by Jim Roberts

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

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

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

Se Habla Español MEDICARE ACCEPTED • HOUSE CALLS BY APPOINTMENT

Diabetic Patients with Medicare may be eligible for shoes.

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Letter to the Editor To the Editor: Our deepest condolences to the family of Julian Bond and to the world. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. In the words of “Brother Julian Bond” 1940 - 2015 – “We march for freedom from white supremacy, but still we have work to do. None of it is easy, but we have never wished our way to Freedom. Instead, we have always worked our way ... “ Freedom and Justice never ends for us! Julian Bond dedicated his life to

Remembering Julian Bond fighting for our freedom from white supremacy, injustice and racism.

We thank your spirit for the lessons and your commitment. We thank GOD for the footsteps you left for us to follow and a strong long legacy for us to move forward... Tell Malcolm X, Harriet Tubman, Stormy Carmichael, Rudy Dee, Dr. Martin L. King, Fanny Lou Hamer, Ozzie Davis, Queen Mother Moore, Dr. Ben, Queen Mother Kefa Nephthys, Dr. John Henrik Clarke, Myra Angelou, Steve Biko, Marcus Garvey, Trayvon

**ADVISORY NOTICE**

Please be advised that specific sections of GARAGE #1 will be under construction and closed as of August 31st.

The locations are as follows: • ½ of the A & C sides and the entire B side of the 1st, 2nd, & 3rd floor will be closed • The D side of the 2nd & 3rd floor will accommodate twoway traffic • The 1st floor rear ramp will be closed • The 2nd - 3rd floor up ramp will be closed • The 3rd - 2nd floor down ramp will accommodate two way traffic • The 3rd - 4th floor up ramp will accommodate two-way traffic • The 4th floor down ramp will be a dead end • Parking will be prohibited in reserved spaces 1-64 and 103-140 Please ensure that your vehicle has been removed from the above mentioned location no later than 7 am Monday, August 31st. If not, your vehicle may be towed at your expense.

We ask that you please drive slowly, cautiously and adhere to the posted traffic signage. We apologize for the inconvenience and thank you in advance for your attention and cooperation.

—Parking Facilities Department

Reminder Carrying charge box hours

Martin, Dr. Khalid Abdul Muhammad, Marley Graham, Michael Brown, Annie Rae Dixon, Emmett Till, Sandra Bland, Tanisha Anderson, Rachel Anspach, Aiyana Jones, Tamir Rice, Monique Jenee Deckard, Kayla Moore, Sean Bell, Eric Garner, Eleanor Bumpurs and all of the countless others, that we will continue fighting until Victory is Won! We draw wisdom and strength from your life teachings. We Salute you Julian Bond for a job well done.

—Deborah C. Nelson

**ADVISORY NOTICE**

Please be advised that specific sections of GARAGE #6 will be under construction and closed as of August 12th.

The locations are as follows: • The B-side & ½ of the A & C side of the 1st, 2nd & 3rd floor will be closed • The D-side & ½ of the A & C side of the 1st, 2nd & 3rd floor will accommodate two-way traffic • The 3rd floor down ramp will accommodate two-way traffic • The 3rd floor up ramp will accommodate two-way traffic • The 4th floor down ramp will be a dead end • The rear ramp will be closed • Reserved space #’s 1- 42, 108 -129 and 168 -205 will be closed Please ensure that your vehicle has been removed from the above-mentioned location no later than 7 a.m., Wednesday, August 12th. If not, your vehicle may be towed at your own expense.

We ask that you please drive slowly, cautiously and adhere to posted traffic signage.

We apologize for the inconvenience and thank you in advance for your cooperation.

—Parking Facilities Department

Co-op City partners with e-cycle NYC

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

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Public Safety Report

Public Safety alerts residents of telephone scams

BY LIEUTENANT PAM APOLLO The Co-op City Department of Public Safety stays updated on all of the current trends on the latest scams.

We recently reported about a series of scams that have apparently targeted cell phone users. Scammers have the technology to make numbers appear as though they are coming from government agencies, law enforcement agencies or credit card companies. The CCPD urges cooperators to be vigilant when calls are received as caller identification can no longer be trusted.

A few months ago I received a message on my cell phone from a 202 number, a Washington D.C. area code. This automated message claimed to be the IRS demanding that I contact them immediately before they take action against me. Someone could easily believe this was legitimate and call and perhaps be scared into sending money. The IRS wants the public to know that they do not send out any type of digital or robot calls. It is also possible that this fake call can somehow have your Social Security number or just the last 4 digits. Follow up calls after the initial call can even appear to come from the Department of Motor Vehicles or a police agency. If you have any questions regarding your tax obligation contact the IRS directly at 1-(800) 829-1040.

Scammers have even tried to pretend to be the New York City Police Department via the fake caller ID route. We received information from the NYPD of another telephone based scam in which scammers are identifying themselves as NYPD members asking for information. These scammers have the technology to have false information appear on your caller ID as IRS, DMV or NYPD. The NYPD wants you to know that they will never ask you to divulge any passwords or sensitive information over the telephone. The NYPD also does not solicit money. The Co-op City Department of Public Safety also does not solicit money. Both agencies participate in a variety of fundraising drives and benefits for various charities. This is not done via telephone.

For example the NYPD hosts a benefit to support a charity which helps the widows and children of fallen officers. During certain times of the year the Co-op City Department of Public Safety collects food and toys for drives such as Second Harvest and Toys for Tots. All of these drives are well publicized.

Outside of the City of New York some smaller police and fire departments may solicit money. If you are interested in donating to one of these agencies, take down the information and make sure you are donating to the actual agency. It is always better if you seek out the charity that you wish to donate to instead of replying to a phone call or an e-mail.

With people growing leery of scammers asking them to wire money, scammers have moved on to Green Dot cards and even gift cards. Although Green Dot cards and gift cards are not a problem themselves, mailing them to someone you do not know anticipating a larger payout in the future is a problem. Never wire money or send a Green Dot card to anyone you do not know. Western Union and Green Dot cards have become the money transfer tool of choice by scammers due to the accessibility, anonymity and untraceable nature of these methods.

Scam artists are a very clever group of people. They take their knowledge of human nature and combine it with current information in an attempt to find new victims. Recent studies have shown that certain types of scams especially telephone and internet scams increase every year. By being aware of potential scams, readers can reduce their chance of becoming a victim.

The other new scam, which isn’t actually very new

at all, starts off by receiving one ring on your cell phone from a number you do not recognize. Curiosity gets the best of some people and they call the number back. These numbers are registered to locations outside of the country and can be very costly. Due to the fact that the numbers are outside of this country they are not regulated by our government. Disputing the charges may be a time consuming project. Advise all members of your family not to call these numbers back. If you receive a call you do not recognize, do not answer the phone call.

Some people may read about these scams and wonder how anyone could possibly fall for them. Scam artists are very persistent; they blanket a large number of potential victims until they find their prey. The internet has made it extremely easy for scam artists to target millions of potential victims with a single touch of a button. Telephone or regular mail scam artists work a little harder but do eventually find their victim.

Bold scammers have even been known to approach their potential victim in person at their door or in a public place.

Although not necessarily a scam with malicious intent some Co-op City residents may have received a group mailing or phone call offering insurance for water pipes between the New York City water main pipes and the pipes inside your home. Here in Co-op City cooperators are not responsible for any of the water pipes. Any problem with the water pipes inside the home or between the buildings or townhouses and the New York City water mains will be repaired by Riverbay without cost. Sending out these mailings may not have been meant to defraud cooperators but it is clearly a type of insurance which is not necessary.

Cooperators are only required to have renters insurance for their Co-op City apartments. Renters insurance

OPPORTUNITIES AT CO-OP CITY (Continued on page 26)

Tell your friends, relatives and employers about:

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

For information on CONTRACT OPPORTUNITIES ONLY, please contact: Lenya Garcia at Lgarcia@riverbay corp.com; AND Barbara Penn at Bpenn@riverbaycorp.com. Please note that emails should be sent to both parties.

Please DO NOT email resumes for EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES to the aforementioned emails.

For EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES, please see bottom of the employment listings for specific directions.

CONTRACT SUMMARY

Contract 3009 Commercial Rubbish Removal & Recycling at Co-op City: Rubbish removal & Recycling at Co-op City.

Pre-Bid: August 20, 2016 Bids Due: September 3, 2015 at 2:00 p.m.

Bonding: Bonding is not required Insurance: Insurance is required

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

Pre-Bid: August 6, 2015 at 2:00 p.m.

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

Bonding: Bonding is required Insurance: Insurance is required

Open to ALL applicants from August 21 2015 to August 31, 2015 • Job Reference #:15-45 The Human Resources Department must receive request for transfer/promotion by Aug. 31, 2015.

Employees are responsible for submitting the transfer forms in person to the Human Resources Department.

Employees who are promoted will receive the applicable rate scale for this position.

Accounts Receivable Bookkeeper Finance Department |Selected candidate will be responsible for applying cooperators’ monthly payments into Yardi System.

Candidate will be responsible for responding to cooperators regarding their accounts in person and writing.

Selected person will be responsible for sending written notifications to cooperators regarding their payments/ accounts (i.e. insufficient funds, incomplete payments).

Applicant will be responsible for ensuring compliance with court stipulations and 3 day demand notices, reviewing respective cooperator accounts, prior to commencing legal action and payment processing.

Candidate will need to respond to inquiries from outside agencies (i.e. HRA) as it pertains to cooperator accounts. He/she will be responsible for answering departmental calls, taking of messages and responding to emails as necessary. Selected candidate must be detail oriented coupled with excellent customer service skills.

Job Description: Ideal candidate will: • Operate office machines, such as photocopiers and scanners, facsimile machines, voice mail systems, and personal computers.

• Maintaining residential receivable accounts by posting payments, generating daily deposit tickets in

Yardi system for direct payments.

• Maintain and update status of Cooperators who are in arrears to determine when to begin legal action or to ensure adherence to court stipulated payment schedule.

• Review information presented on 3 Day Demand Notice to ensure that the information therein is valid.

• Respond to cooperator inquiries as it relates to the status of their accounts (i.e. balances, late fees, community complaints, parking fees, surcharges, deposits of daily bank receipts).

• Respond to outside agency requests pertaining to shareholder accounts.

• General administrative support.

• Other projects as assigned.

Job Requirements: HS Diploma or equivalent is required. College degree is a plus. 3 – 5 years previous accounting/bookkeeping experience. Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, with strong Excel skills. Knowledge of Yardi system is a plus. Must be able to multitask in a fast paced environment. Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Knowledge of basic accounting principles. Must be available for emergency work. Must be able to read and write in English. Bi-Lingual is a plus.

Testing Requirements: Arithmetic Test, Problem Solving Test, Accounting Vocabulary Test, Bookkeeping Principles Test, Drug Screening Test, Background check.

Days and Hours: Monday – Friday; Hours will vary between 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

How to Apply: Applications are given out at the below address from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. All Applicants are advised to submit a resume along with the application.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

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

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Changes We Need Co-op City Times / August 29, 2015

In 2007, the New York State Inspector General wrote an In-Depth Review of the Division of Housing and Community Renewal’s (DHCR) Oversight of the Mitchell-Lama Program. The report includes Co-op City for eleven pages titled, “Financial Oversight of Co-op City”. It is amazing that after such a thorough and specific review that included numerous infractions of NYS Mitchell-Lama rules and regulations, that there were NO corrective, let alone punitive actions taken at that time. It took a Riverbay Board of Directors in 2014 to begin to make the necessary changes to protect this property.

As noted in the IG’s report: “We reviewed a sample of 47 Co-op City contracts executed between 2002 and 2006 that had a combined value of $127.5 million.

These 47 contracts, which represented about 20 percent of the contracts during the period, were chosen for review based on their high dollar value, or because they did not appear on DHCR’s contract log as required, or due to other risk factors such indications of the lack of competitive bidding. The following violations were identified: • Failure to obtain DHCR approval of bids, which insures that there are sufficient number of bidders and a sufficient number of minority or women-owned businesses as bidders, for 16 contracts, together worth $43.4 million; • Failure to advertise the contract or obtain sealed bids for 15 contracts, together worth $43.4 million; • Execution of contracts without DHCR approval for 15 contracts, together worth $11.9 million; • Twelve of these contracts were never submitted to DHCR. • Three of these 15 were submitted to

DHCR but were executed without DHCR action.

• Failure to obtain DHCR approval for six architectural/engineering service contracts worth a total of $244,960.”

The seriousness of failing to follow the rules and regulations of contract procurement is that it leaves the entire process open for corruption and manipulation. When corruption is allowed, there is not just a loss of millions of dollars, but often it is accompanied with inferior work, which will cost more money in the future to correct the substandard work. Coop City spends millions of dollars on contracts annually. We need to know that our money is being spent for the purpose it was intended and that we are receiving superior products and work.

Recently our Interim-General Managers had the foresight to reorganize our departments and hired a Director of Procurement, Contracts and Compliance. Our new Director, Jose Mendez, started at Riverbay approximately six weeks ago and has already begun to establish policies, procedures and analysis of our methodology and procedures. His work is critical for savings of money and improving contracts, limiting change orders and cost overruns, not to mention staying within the NYS and Mitchell-Lama rules and regulations. He brings with him the big picture of the glob-

The Building and Grounds Committee will have its first meeting in September. All Buildings and Townhouse Associations should receive a letter giving the date, time and location. It is the responsibility of the Building Association to designate their representative to the Building and Grounds Committee. Please do not send

more than two people per Association.

If a cooperator resides in a building or townhouse cluster that does not have an active Building Association and wishes to be a member of the Committee, please contact me at wgordon@riverbayboard.com or 917-9409147.

—Bill Gordon, chairman

The Debs Place Townhouse Association will hold its first meeting of the season on Thursday, September 10.

The meeting will take place in Room 1 of the Dreiser Center beginning at 7 p.m.

This will be a general membership meeting and no speaker has been invited. The first order of business will be the election of a new president. Then, the group will discuss the progress made in the

Saturday, August 29th is Children’s Fun Day sponsored by the Building 5 Association. There will be arts and crafts, a movie, and lots of fun!

Children between 5 and 12 years old and accompanied by an adult are invited. You will find the fun at 120 Darrow Place. The time is from 1 to 5 p.m.

Linda Berk

Director’s Viewpoint First Vice President

Building and Grounds Committee Report

al companies he has worked for and has already noted that we have a lot of room for improving procurement, contracts and compliance. The community will learn more from this new director in time, but I can assure you we have someone now who will bring our contracts in-line and up to date with current policies and procedures that will protect Riverbay’s best interest.

An example of what can go awry with contractors when rules and regulations are not followed is exemplified in the following quote from the IG’s report.

“Performance Bonds Were Not Obtained for Multi-Million Dollar Repairs In August of 2003, city engineers condemned five of the eight garages at Co-op City . . . Tens of millions of dollars were budgeted towards this project, $77 million of which was awarded to a single vendor discussed below.

The Inspector General conducted a background review of this vendor using publicly available information and identified multiple integrity-related concerns.

For example, a five-year suspension by the New York City School Construction Authority of a business previously owned by the vendor’s president was in effect at the time Riverbay hired the vendor.

Riverbay awarded 10 contracts to this vendor, all of which were approved by DHCR even though many of them were awarded in violation of DHCR’s procurement requirements.”

If this doesn’t disturb you, I can assure you it disturbs me. Particularly as we question the quality of work done in our garages. This is the kind of never ending impact bad contracting can have on a company that spends millions.

Another area that has cost Riverbay millions of dollars has been the lack of an

REMINDER – Rent boxes

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

—Riverbay Management

Debs Place Townhouse Association

Building 5 Association

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internal audit department. Who is making sure internally our property and finances are protected? In Riverbay’s 2004/2005 Internal Audit Department report there were critical findings: MSI was charged with circumventing DHCR and Rivebay requirements in awarding 5 non-bid service agreement worth over $8 million; MSI ignored repeated recommendations from Internal Audit Department to follow appropriate contract policies; In 2010 the Internal Audit Department was disbanded. In 2014, the current board began a search to finally re-establish an Internal Audit Department. Last week Riverbay Corporation made an offer to a very impressive, no holds bar Auditor who will start in late September if all goes well with the clearing process. This $205 million a year corporation has been without an internal auditor for over five years! The presence of an auditor will ensure that our money is being spent for the purposes intended and that equipment, supplies, parts and money will not leave this property inappropriately.

It is my opinion that with a new and highly skilled Director of Procurement, Contracts and Compliance and a Director of Internal Audit with a small staff, we will begin to gain the integrity and transparency of the tens of million dollars spent by Riverbay Corporation every year. It is my opinion that these are checks and balances that have been missing for far too long and I am happy to finally see come to fruition.

If HCR, HUD or Wells Fargo are concerned about their investment in this property, I hope they are taking notes on how concerned we are as well and how we have taken the proper steps to ensure the integrity of Riverbay Corporation, Co-op City.

past year, evaluate the conditions of the townhouse area, and the responses of management to our requests.

We will also plan the schedule of guest speakers and topics for the

upcoming months. The payment of the yearly $10 per family membership fee will be in order as well. The evening will close with refreshments.

—Nels Grumer

Congratulations!

Congratulations Inayah Shabazz of Building 15A on skipping 12th grade and receiving a scholarship for $180,000 for four years. She will be attending Simons Rock College in Great Barrington Massachusetts. We are very proud of you.

Love, —Your Family

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Co-op City Times / August 29, 2015

Broun Place Townhouse Association

From Broun Place Townhouse Association: Thank you to Lillian Richardson for feeding us the information for thanking the folks that have been grooming Broun Place grounds around Town House 18. Did you see the photograph of the hardworking youth that worked our Grounds this summer? We have nothing but appreciation for their efforts. They have been courteous and very helpful all summer.

Now, speaking of grounds, hurry and slow down, while you spend time at The Bronx Botanical Gardens. There is a not to be missed exhibit, Frida Kahlo, that teaches so much. It is an exhibit that makes you feel as if you are there at her Mexican hacienda. Getting there is very easy from Co-op City, just get on the Allerton Avenue Bus #26. Before school

starts, encourage youth to go too.

This week, Broun Place Town House Association notes that in just a month the first meeting of the Broun Place Town House Association will be held on September 24, Bartow Community Center, at 7 p.m. This is the election meeting. Offices are elected for two-year terms. The Association needs your support and membership. We hope for your participation and attendance.

Alert: Read the Co-op City Times for all the information on Co-op City.

Congratulations to the great reporting on our local schools, our cooperators and corporation employees. We have some great community events coming up too.

Again a reminder, be careful when answering the phone. There are folks out there, trying to scam you. Do not give

personal information over the phone.

Join the “Do Not Call” program that blocks some calls. Do not advertise you are not home! Tell a trusted neighbor your schedule and ask them to discard your flyers and newspapers.

Please follow garbage disposal rules.

There are huge, conveniently placed garbage cans throughout Co-op City.

There are at least three receptacles in the basketball court next to Garage Six but the bottles, papers and bags line the border of the court. We ask that you be vigilant, call Public Safety, 718 -379-3050 and CSO or even drop your president a note if you witness community abuse.

Broun Place hopes our Grounds Department representative, Carlos, gets to stay. He does a wonderful job.

Reverend Grace Emanuel, Recording

Secretary, brought information for young people to our attention. There are many aspects to computer education.

The folks creating apps and games lack a female presence. Parents/guardians, introduce your child to this opportunity; call Rev. Que English and the Bronx Clergy Roundtable at: 718-231-1033.

Get the information over the summer and decide. This program begins in September.

As summer 2015 has begun hopefully, a slow ending, remember carry that water bottle, and keep hydrated to keep cool! Thanks again to the Broun Place Executive Board, Lana and Jesse for all their continued help. Please share your tidings and Broun Place issues with Eva or a member of our board.

—Eva Lazaar

Hello, neighbors. Happy summer.

Enjoy and stay safe, drink plenty of water, walking with a wet paper towel to refresh is helpful. Also, use an umbrella when the sun is bearing down with temperature over 80 degrees. Well, we got a taste of a heat wave. Hope we all stayed cool.

We are fortunate to have wonderful groundskeepers, and porters, the gardens in my area are so beautiful. This month is August already; my goodness, where did the summer go?

EMERGENCY SITUATIONS Things happen beyond our control; water shuts down unexpectedly. Keep plenty of gallons of bottled water which you can purchase from your local supermarket.

A SENIOR AND SPECIAL NEEDS FORUM was given by Councilman Andy King at Dreiser Loop Center on Thursday, August 6th from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. There were many vendors to offer

help to our seniors. Believe it or not, there are people, including seniors, who need help, even if it is just to clean their homes or wash their clothes once a month. So many seniors do not realize what is available to them. Co-op City has JASA offices here to render help. If you know of any seniors who need some assistance, take them or let them know there is help available to assist them with their needs. THANK YOU, COUNCILMAN ANDY KING, for remembering the seniors.

JOIN US ON A BUS OUTING to the Tropicana Casino in Atlantic City, on Wednesday, September 23, departing 8:00 a.m. sharp at Einstein Loop Center, Section 5. Return drop off in each section. The price is $40, $25 slots rebate (a government ID, state ID or driver’s license or passport is required), to receive the bonus rebates. Make checks payable to Building 27 Association and mail to Lillian Sumpter, 140 Erdman Pl.

Apt. 6D, Bronx, NY 10475; also accepting cash or money order. NOTE: Payments are being accepted on Thursday, August 27 in the lobby of Building 27C from 4 to 7 p.m. If any question, please contact Margie at (718) 379-4629 or (718) 671-1905 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

REMINDER - During the summer, if you encounter any issues regarding your apartment, etc., please call CSO (Cooperator Services Office) at 718-

320-3300.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY – to those celebrating in the month of August. To those celebrating that special occasion, congratulations. We wish all of our sick and shut-in a speedy recovery. To those who lost a loved one, we extend our deepest sympathy and condolences. Please keep our Board members and Management in prayer as they lead this great community and pray for this nation.

—H. Overman

Meeting: Our next meeting will be on Thursday, September 10, at 7:30 p.m. in the Association meeting room in rear of building 4B. Come with ideas and/or suggestions of activities or creative projects for the upcoming year.

Volunteers of women, men and young adults are needed to form committees to help improve the quality of life in and around our building. All cooperatives are encouraged to attend; so come down and bring your neighbor.

Fundraiser Trip Reminder: The final payment balance for our trip to the Ace in The Hole on September 19th to see a tribute to Tina Turner is due on or before Sept. 8. The bus will leave at 9:30 a.m. sharp from 120 Donizetti Place, so please be on time.

Nominations: At our next meeting on

Thursday, September 10th you will be able to make nominations for Building Association officers. Start now to think about nominating yourself or someone else you would like to see as a candidate for a position on the board. The election itself will be held at our October monthly meeting. It is important to come to vote…the majority vote at this meeting will determine the outcome.

Congratulations to our 2015 graduates and all those celebrating a birthday or special occasion in August. Get well wishes are extended to the sick and shut-in. We send our condolences to those who have lost a love one.

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

Building 27 Association

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Thank you, Section 5 volunteers Co-op City Times / August 29, 2015

Evelyn Turner

I want to personally thank all Section 5 Building Presidents and Cooperators for the absolutely perfect Section 5 Fun Day. One can only imagine the many demands on the organizer’s time and all Cooperators in Section 5 should express their gratitude for the time and trouble each volunteer took to make sure the kids and their families had a great time, food to eat and music to enjoy.

The Mini-Petting Zoo was a smash hit with the young children who were fascinated to see and touch real live animals.

Thank you so much Kenny (our own Section 5 barber) for sharing your pets!

We also appreciate the Riverbay staff members for their cooperation and perseverance in making the day a

very special one for Section 5. For those Cooperators who missed out on volunteering this year, no need to worry as the lead organizers plan to do it again in 2016. It takes talent to plan such an event and we've got it in Section 5.

DRAFT MANAGEMENT PLAN: A draft 67-page Management Plan has been submitted to the Board by Noel Ellison to be discussed at the Board

"Iron rusts from disuse; water loses its purity from stagnation... even so does inaction sap the vigor of the mind.” Leonardo da Vinci Thank you to all the volunteers that helped with Section 5 Fun Day. Thank you to the sponsors and vendors that came out... and thank you to the Section 5 Association members for planning an awesome day.

If you have any ideas or events you want to do or think we should be doing this fall or winter, Let us know. Come to the meetings or contact us. Planning needs to start happening now! Here are a few things that were thrown on the table for consideration at the last building meeting Tuesday, August 25th:

Halloween Party, Thanksgiving Food Drive, Holiday Bake Sale/Flea Market.

So if any of these interest you, please, let us know. Get involved with your community!

How is your Emergency Preparedness coming along? Remember we had the NYC Office of Emergency Management come speak with us and give us the information needed to help us become prepared. Make sure you are ready and keep working at being proactive.

Do you like football? Well of course you do. Silly question I know, haha. Well let's get ready for some football. This season we will be throwing a few football parties, so we can enjoy the games together. Be on the lookout for more

Director’s Viewpoint Second Vice President

young people and have committed volunteers working with our youth 24/7.

The draft plan is a detailed and informative document and with input from other Riverbay Board Members will be voted on.

Cooperators will be informed of our progress as we now have a written plan in place. Eventually, a decision will be made as too much is at risk not to have an approved General Manager or a Management Company. Salaries have been adjusted upward and hiring continues during this transition period. This is a process that we cannot rush.

Your voice is important.

Please forward your concerns to: eturner@riverbayboard.com or 917-3241033.

details to come.

Just a reminder for new residents or residents that may have forgot. The bulk of the money fundraised and collected by this Association goes to men and women who help maintain this building, the porters, lobby attendant, and USPS mail carrier. The rest of money goes to chipping in with Section 5 Fun Day, replacement of lobby decorations, and it goes to helping with building parties that we host. In the past this building used to award a scholarship, but we need more

residents to participate and pay association dues in order to get those extra things off the ground.

Thoughts and prayers for any other of our sick and shut-in neighbors. Get well soon.

We have a Facebook page: Building 33 Association. We also have a website: www.building33.org and you can email us at: bldg33Assoc@gmail.com, you can also call or text our Building 33 Hotline number 347-746-0608 —Tobias Garcia

Building 33 Association

Buildings 30 A and B Association

The week of August 18th to 22nd started off with a leak in the basement from the three large washing machines and the lack of cooling in the apartments but ended on a high note with Section 5 Family Fun Day. There must have been over 600 of our neighbors who truly had a great time. From the petting zoo to the great entertainment it was a wonderful day.

Meeting scheduled for August 26, 2015.

Questions and Suggestions were welcomed. This Director's concern was the mention of services provided by the Jewish Association Serving the Aging (JASA) and no detailed mention of all the organized youth programs such as Track, Tennis, Football and Little League Baseball etc. to show that we also care about our youth. I will also suggest that we mention our Community Garden which is unique. In addition, we should mention all the monthly activities sponsored by the Community Relations Department and Riverbay Fund, Inc. which is not mentioned at all in the Management Plan. In my opinion, it's important that we present and highlight the fact that Co-op City also cares about

As Chair of Fun Day, I can’t thank all the volunteers enough. If it wasn’t for all of them, the day wouldn’t have been half the success that it was. There was so many of them that I can’t name them all in this space.

Next week I’ll have an itinerary for the Building Association for September.

—Linda Werner

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

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Why in-house (self) management?

Co-op City Times / August 29, 2015

Since the Marion Scott Real Director’s Viewpoint Board Finds Outside Estate (MSRE) company was susManagement Candidates Not pended last November, Riverbay has Adequate been run by two interim managers, But after hours of interviewing Noel Ellison and Peter Merola. In these candidates, the Board deterTreasurer essence our community has been mined that none demonstrated the self-managed (as it had been for ability, experience, and "level of three decades before MSRE arrived expertise that is needed to manage a project of this size here). At the moment, self-manageand scope." Specifically, none of them would have proment may be threatened. A letter vided any of the following: (dated July 31) to Riverbay Board • Professional staff equipped to manage our state-ofpresident Cleve Taylor, from reprethe-art, 38-megawatt, tri-generation power plant, intersentatives of HUD, HCR and Wells locked with our 48-year-old boiler plant and with expertFargo, stated that "HUD permits ise to install, inside the power plant, a $4 million, prefabself-management in certain proricated 150-ton boiler, measuring 20 feet wide, 60 feet grams under certain circumstances." long, and three stories high—a monumental project, akin, The letter continued: "HUD and HCR have deteron a much smaller scale, to maneuvering a hard-boiled mined that Co-op City may not self-manage due to egg into a soda bottle. (As I write, that boiler is on a barge actual and implied conflict of interest as well as the heading here from Oklahoma.) level of expertise that is needed to manage a project of • Ability to maintain the largest non-utility-company this size and scope." cooling tower or the massive high-voltage transformer And it concluded: "Notwithstanding this assessswitch yard that interconnects with Con Edison’s equipment, you are free to select an arm’s-length, thirdment, enabling us to purchase electric power from, or sell party management agent of your choice.” it to, Con Ed. Scrupulous Search For Management • The know-how to maintain the miles of underSince last year, as I have previously reported, the ground, dual-temperature water pipes that supply our Board's Ad Hoc General Manager/Managing Agent apartment convectors, as well as a high-temperature Search Committee has scrupulously followed every water system not only for our 35 high rise towers and our HCR and HUD regulation regarding the selection of a townhouses, but for the educational park as well. management agent or of a general manager. The com• The experience required for maintenance of miles of mittee prepared a Request for Proposal document— high-voltage underground feeders and 35 transformers which was approved by HCR, HUD, and Wells and transfer switches in the high rise buildings as well as Fargo—asking candidates for general manager or hundreds of localized distribution transformers. managing agent to submit documents explaining how, What is more, none of the applicants for managing if selected, they would run Co-op City. Ads requesting agent have supervised a labor force of over 1,000 proposals were placed in newspapers and posted on employees, with a payroll of $75 million; directed an the Internet. No proposals were received from candiaround-the-clock Public Safety Department with approxdates for the GM position, and only eight from manimately 100 armed officers; nor a central garbage treataging companies. Five of the eight were interviewed; ment facility that collects trash 7 days a week; and run an three of these were presented to the full Board for its in-house construction department that ensures the safety consideration. The committee visited the sites run by of miles of sidewalks, walkways, and stairs. these three managing agents.

Nor has any candidate supervised the variety of One of these three companies is the largest property departments that provide us with essential services: a manager in the city. Another manages the largest sindepartment that restores 500 to 600 apartments a year gle rental property in the city. with a carpentry shop that fabricates kitchen cabinet

Bernard Cylich

Hello neighbors, the summer has been brief, nevertheless I hope all enjoyed and HAPPY LABOR DAY. SECTION 5 FUN DAY- This was our 2nd annual event which were comprised of Buildings 26 thru 35 and Earhart Townhouses cooperators, presidents and representatives of each building coming together on August 22, noon to 6 p.m. THANK YOU AND WITH MUCH APPRECIATION to the sponsors of donations: Assemblyman Benedetto, Congressman Engel. The Community Relations Department partnered with NYC Comptroller Scott M. Stringer, Councilman Andy King, State Senator Ruth Hassell-Thompson, Assemblyman Michael Benedetto and AARP of New York for bringing the Mobile Shred Truck here in Section 5 on our Fun Day from 11 a.m. to 3p.m. Thank you Apple Bank, Jade Palace Chinese Restaurant, Staples, Food Universe Supermarket, Section 5 Pizza Restaurant, the Velocity Track Team/coach Winston Dinkins, The New York City Fire and Parks Dept., Ralph Echevama/Congo Drum, the Marvelous Minors, The Bartow Gents, Damian's Group, OPEN MIKE/Alissa, Lynn Towers, Kids for Christ, Mr. Tobias of Bldg.33 for providing giant bubbles for the kids.

A SPECIAL TREAT – Thirteen year old Matthew Miller who earned a Black Sash in the Youth Martial Arts tournament, showed us a few of his moves in the art of Kata, weapons and sparring of the Kickin. Also the Petting Zoo was a delight with llamas, mooing cow, sheep, goats, rabbits, ducks, etc. They humbly allowed you to feed them as well as pet them courtesy of Kenny of the Einstein Loop Barber Shop.

TO THE COMMITTEE AND ALL VOLUNTEERS — to DJ Smooth who provided the music, Grill Master Mr. Brown, The Section 5 Teen Center, thank you teens who helped and served wherever you were asked.

A special thanks to our men that stood by Robert Hedgepth, President of Section 5 Association, to help him.

To the building presidents, representatives, Bill Gordon, who did a great job as Master of Ceremonies, Eleanor

Section 5 Association

Bailey, who was so instrumental in helping us to pull it all together, and Linda Werner, chairperson of the committee.

The children enjoyed themselves, the adults enjoyed the entertainments and this is what it is all about. THANK YOU VOLUNTEERS ONE AND ALL, on the behalf of

replacements; a parking facilities department that operates eight garages 24/7; a grounds keeping department that maintains more than 300 acres of open space, with thousands of shrubs, trees, flowers, and grassy areas; an editorial department with three full-time reporters publishing a journalistically sound, quality 49-year-old weekly newspaper distributed to every household.

In addition, our in-house staff keeps sidewalks and walkways clear of snow; operates and maintains a fleet of 125 vehicles, along with an auto repair shop; and oversees a state-of-the-art bar code system that keeps track of millions of dollars of inventory. None of the third-party candidates gave any indication that they could manage a community as large, complex, and diverse as Co-op City.

If It's Not Broken Don’t Fix It Meanwhile, our 27 department directors, guided and supervised by our interim managers, have been doing so since November 2014. During the period, they have faced such emergencies as an unexpectedly harsh winter, an outbreak of legionella disease, and violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act by the previous managers, MSRE, that exposed us to major lawsuits. We believe that since last November, Riverbay has been managed responsibly, professionally, and efficiently. Not only has Riverbay met all its financial obligations, it has improved staff morale, maintained services, and kept our homes affordable.

Self Management Is Working!

Our present staff has demonstrated its ability to manage our community far better than Marion Scott Real Estate (or other outside management companies) could.

Weakness in some departments can easily be corrected by strategic additions to staff. Everything considered, the interim managers have proven their capability—and that, if they are allowed to continue their work, they will outperform any third-party management.

Construction Committee The Riverbay Board Construction Committee will be meeting on Tuesday, September 15 at 7 p.m. Any cooperator with experience or knowledge with construction and is interested in participating with the committee please call 718-320-3300 ext 3351 or 3352, or email bcylich@riverbayboard.com or mail attention Bernard Cylich, Riverbay Corporation, 2049 Bartow Ave., Bronx NY 10475.

the Section 5 Association and committee. If your participation was overlooked please email Hattie Overman at oaplew789@gmail.com.

We are on our way for plans for the 3rd annual Fun Day. —H. Overman

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Greetings to all of our Post members that are homebound and recovering from various medical operations.

We wish you a speedy recovery. Happy birthday to all of our members that will be celebrating their birthday this month. Our Post is always looking for new members to join, so if you are a VETERAN from any branch of the military stop by our Post. And join our Post and bring your DD-214 with you. Post 1871 is located in Section 5 in the Community Center, 135 Einstein Loop, Room 41. Our office telephone number is (718) 320-8165 and our email address is post1871@ optimum.net.

Greetings to all of our 1871 Post members, I trust all of our members had a safe and happy summer and know we have to get down to American Legion business. I will start off by bringing to your attention the meeting dates and time off each meeting. (1) On the first Wednesday of the month all Post EXECUTIVE mem-

We’d like to thank the folks who participated in the writing workshops for bringing their creative self and placing all of that positive energy into Rivers Run’s meditation area. Hope to see some of you continue to use the space during your writing journey.

Get ready to paint on canvas with Valerie and Lelia on Sunday September 13th at the “Grow Your Creativity on a Sunday Afternoon.” Children will be from 2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. and adults: 4:30 p.m. – 6:00

American Legion Post 1871

bers are required to attend this meeting at 3:00 p.m. sharp to discuss American Legion business in Room 41 in Einstein Center. (2) On the third Saturday of the month , all members should able to attend the GENERAL meeting will start at 11 a.m. sharp. Please arrive on time and put your CELL PHONES ON MUTE. If any Post member is not able to attend any meeting, give the Post a call and inform us about your situation. Please cut these dates and time for all meetings that you are supposed to attend and attach it on your calendar as a reminder.

Post member Antonio Codrington attended and completed the college course on Father 's Day – congratulations, Antonio Codrington. If any Post member would like to attend this college please submit your name to the Post commander for the 2016 class. If any Post member hasn't paid their dues contact the finance officer William Gordon along with your dues of $50 for the year.

Congratulations to the two female Army solders that passed the test to complete the Army Ranger course; this shows women are able to compete in a tough course, so watch out. The next females will be trying out to join the Navy Seals real soon.

If any Post member has a car it's time to get your car ready for winter by checking your battery, hoses, lights and tail pipes for leaks. Check your car trunk get rid of that junk you don't need; by doing so you can increase gas mileage too.

Blood is thicker than water. But maple syrup is thicker than blood, so technically pancakes are more important than family.

A woman is like a tea bag. You never know how strong she is until she's in hot water.

This information was provided to you by your Post information officer.

—Richard I. Lawson, Jr.

p.m. Classes will be held in the mediation area of Rivers Run Community Garden located on Co-op City Blvd. next to the baseball field.

If you feel like getting your hands dirty, stop by and help us work on finishing up the children’s garden.

We’d also like to thank Mother Goose Daycare for visiting the garden this week. It is always wonderful to host the daycares, schools and nurseries at Rivers Run. The garden is open on Tuesday (4 p.m. – dusk),

Wednesday (10 a.m. to 1 p.m.), Friday (10 a.m. to 1 p.m.), Saturday (10 a.m. to 5 p.m.) and Sunday (11 a.m. to 5 p.m.) weather permitting. There are lots of opportunities for members and volunteers at the garden so stop by, grab a tool and get dirty. Or just come by and take a stroll.

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

See you soon.

—Gail Sharbaan

Mr. Moses Groves, BVA’s own art instructor, will be the artistic guide for these classes. Mr. Groves is an accomplished artist who has studied at the Art Students League and NYU. He has exhibited work in the New York and New Jersey area and has won awards for his artwork.

This year we are adding a mosaics class. You will learn to make beautiful designs with glass and create a finished product. Pat O’Connell is the instructor who will teach you the art of mosaic designs. There will be five classes beginning on Thursday, Oct. 1st and go through Thursday, Oct. 29th from 1 until 4 p.m. The price for the class is $45.

If you are interested in taking these classes you can

call M. Groves at 201-862-0847 or S. Lochansky at 718-379-1049 or you can register by mail by indicating the class time desired. Tuition can be sent to Baychester Visual Arts, P. O. Box 678, Co-op City Station, Bronx, NY 10475.

BVA is a non-profit, self-supporting organization that needs your support to continue offering high level art instruction at these bargain prices. So come join BVA on this fabulous artistic trek, take a class, make a donation, -- tax deductible -- and feel the satisfaction of being a creator and/or patron of the arts. All checks should be made out as indicated above.

Science is for the body and art is for the soul.

—Sylvia Lochansky

Rivers Run Community Garden

Baychester Visual Arts Association

Our new season will begin on September 15 and we hope your creative juices are yearning for release. As people have seen in the past, you will derive much pleasure from your artwork.

Our 2015-2016 season portends to be one of the most exciting in our history – with art classes, art shows, lecture/demonstrations and workshops, free and open to the public.

BVA’s classes begin on Tuesday, September 15 in Room 5, Dreiser Community Center. You can choose from the two class schedules which are 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. or 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. The fees are as follows: Annual membership is $35 a year and a session of 10 classes is $60. This is the best bargain in the Bronx – maybe even the city – given the quality of instruction offered.

Building 15A Shareholders Association

Well, here we are preparing for the fall season -shopping for school supplies, new clothes, packing away our summery wardrobe and reconnecting with our neighbors. In light of that, be advised the first Association meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, September 8th at 7:30 p.m. in the meeting room.

Shareholders should look for flyers to be posted. We look forward to seeing a full house.

On a sad note: he residents of Building 15A would like to take this opportunity in extending our sincerest, heartfelt condolence to Mrs. Joyce Shapiro and her family on the passing of her husband, Al Shapiro. We have all benefitted from his commitment to our community over the many years he served us. Even if you did not know him personally, you knew of him and the deeds he had accomplished on our behalf. We hope the Shapiro family, who he loved dearly, can take comfort in the fact that they are in the thoughts of others. May he rest in peace.

–Dorothea Castle, President

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Call 347-439-5632 or 646.261.1761; on Saturday from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.

The Learning Source is returning to PS 178 and will be conducting

Registration for the After-School Program for ages 5 - 12

August 31st 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Registration will be ongoing.

177 Dreiser Loop, Room 15 Director, Laverne Stevens

It’s decision time for a new management company Co-op City Times / August 29, 2015

HCR and HUD didn't take action against several board members when they abruptly put Marion Scott R.E. out and installed their own self-management team. And, now, some board members want to continue to play upon the kindness of these agencies by not bringing in a management company.

Going Too Far Some board members have developed the attitude: "You gave us an inch, so now we're taking a mile!" Look, why would anyone want to jeopardize a 2.4% mortgage? Why would anyone give an agency like HUD an opportunity to kick them or an entire board out and install their own 'professional' board here? HUD has never backed a $621.5 million loan for a cooperative housing development. So, although it was never printed in this paper, the backing for this loan went to some of the highest people in government before it was approved and issued to this community. And, now, HUD along with HCR are reading some outrageous stuff in this paper. "Scare tactics," is what one board member declared. "We have not, in my opinion, violated any part of the mortgage agreement, or any HCR nor HUD regulations."

Really? According to HUD, HCR, and Wells Fargo, violations have occurred.

"Borrower has failed to meet certain responsibilities and obligations under the terms of the loan documents," is what they wrote in July 31 letter to the board.

"Borrower is self-managing the project without HUD and HCR approval. …"

Look, let me tell you something. I was upset when we were almost about ready to get approved for this loan. Yes, the loan rate and some of the terms seemed fine.

Daryl Johnson

Director’s Viewpoint

But, I had a big problem when a representative from Wells Fargo told the board that we had to have a management company here. So, I said: "Let's find another management company." Then, she said that we didn't "have enough time to get a new management company." Outrage!

But, that statement was good news to our former management company. However, they're gone now. Nevertheless, the provision for having a management company is still present. And, that is the issue that some board members need to understand and accept. Now, some board members can go down and plead their case at HUD's offices, 26 Federal Plaza. But, the consensus of HUD, HCR, and Wells Fargo is clear in that the "Riverbay Corporation cannot and will not be approved to manage this property."

Create Targets Some directors are saying that they're somewhat nervous about bringing in a new management company. So, my suggestion is that we issue a small 1-year contract to a management company.

Thereafter, we have to consider that expression: "You can't hit a target that you can't see." So, let's give them some clearly defined targets to hit. Money? Can they make some intelligent cuts to save us

Williamsbridge Club

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

The Williamsbridge Club is moving forward with our partners in planning for the College Fair in October. If you are interested in serving an Internship or Community Service Project please contact the club at the address listed. We are looking for young people who want to increase their negotiating skills by assisting us.

SAVE THE DATE, SAVE THE DATE — Sunday, October 25, 2015; 1 – 6 p.m. NANBPWC announces its “GOURMET GENTS” at Dreiser Community Center. General Admission brunch tasting $60; VIP $150 [sit down brunch] will include live music, line

dancing and on-air broadcasting by Ken Spider Webb organization. Proceeds will be used to award scholarships to deserving African American youth; look for our scholarship applications at the upcoming College Fair. The Club will award scholarships at the October 25 event. If you know of a Gent who cooks please contact us at sandrahall183 @gmail.com for a Chefs Application.

Our next public event will be participation in the College Fair to be held on October 4, at Dreiser Loop Community Center. We are looking to restart our Youth Club. If you know of a youth age 13 – 18 please forward the information to us. Please check this column for ongoing information.

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

—Joetta Brown

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some money, say $20-25 million a year?

Can they review our operations and make significant improvements here? As proved before, these goals are easily attainable. We just need to have people here that will be open to making our community better.

Please Watch Your Children What do you think can happen if a "small child" roams a building without adult supervision? What can you really say if something occurs, God forbid, with that small child? This true scenario is a complete nightmare. So, I would like to encourage everyone to please accompany your children and make sure that you know what's going on with them at all times. Thank you.

Rivers Run Community Garden Co-op City Boulevard is one of the worst eyesores in this entire community.

And, it's a shame that our cooperators and visitors have to travel along this path and see the neglectful conditions that have prevailed in this area for many years.

However, Director Leslie Peterson along with her gardening group have managed to turn a small section of this area around.

And, her group, the Rivers Run Community Garden, has won an $8,000 grant for their efforts. "I wanted to do something with that property," she recalled. "And, several people wanted a garden. So, we worked with the Parks Department and a program by the Botanical Gardens, named Bronx Green Up." But, there was an ongoing legal issue with the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation. The issue involved a notice of violation that Riverbay had received for depositing compost near the water that the DEC con-

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sidered to be tidal wetlands. Nevertheless, Riverbay proved that the DEC did not have jurisdiction over this area. Then, the DEC lawyers withdrew their complaint.

Thereafter, this garden blossomed when the Botanical Gardens brought over some trees and plants. Finding out about a grant for gardens, Peterson said that she submitted a proposal. Then, City Councilman Andy King visited her site on August 15. "You're going to be a recipient of the Parks Equity Initiative for fiscal year 2016," King announced. Continuing, he stated that Rivers Run Community Gardens had won a grant for $8,000.

"I'm going to buy a gazebo for $5,000 and have events here," Peterson stated. "I appreciate the help and support of management. And, I want a space for kids to nurture and grow their own food. A place for the community to visit, relax, meditate, garden, and eat healthy food."

Close This matter with new management should have been over a long time ago.

But, it will get settled in the next few days.

Thank you.

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

Or, please send a message to me at darylhjohnson@optonline.net (Please double-check the spelling of this address.)

Also, please call me at 718-671-4544 if you don't receive a response from your message. You can also join me on Facebook by typing in: Daryl H. Johnson.

Okay, that’s it for now. So, please have a wonderful week. And, may God bless you and your family. Thank you.

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Coalition of African American Churches and Community Organizations, Inc.

The Coalition’s general membership meetings will resume on Tuesday September 1 at noon, 177 Dreiser Community Center, Room 15. We will be hosting our 20th annual Friends and Family Day event on Sunday October 18th, 2.00 p.m., 177 Dreiser Community Center, Auditorium B. There will be games with prizes for the children. There will be vendors which we hope that you will consider purchasing items from and last but not least, refreshments will be served. So come out and support the many organizations that make up the Coalition. Free admission.

Please inform the coalition of any suggestions that you may have. Ms. Virginia Stewart is the President of the Coalition. Phone number (718) 671-4506.

The Coalition is a non-profit organization dedicated to maintaining and improving the quality of life of Cooperators while providing educational and culturally enriching programs for the community. We also act as one voice for all Coalition members where there are issues of common concern and Human Rights. We also sponsor Friends & Family Day Celebrations and Kwanzaa free for the community. Members of the Coalition include the following: African-American Association; Co-op City Baptist Church; Retirees of Dreiser Loop; Harriet Tubman Independent Democratic Club; NAACP, Co-op City Branch; St. Joseph’s Episcopal Church and Zodiacs Track Club.

Please support our efforts by sending us a tax-

deductible contribution made payable to Coalition of African-American Churches and Community Organization of Co-op City, Inc., P.O. Box 619, Bronx, NY 10475. Churches and Organizations that desire to join the Coalition may apply for membership by either writing or calling (718) 671-4506 or (718) 671-5957 for a membership application, which should be returned with a letter on your Church/Organization’s letterhead and signed by the Minister/President.

Read Coalition’s weekly column for information about events and issues. Remember the Coalition’s Motto is, “Coming together is the Beginning, Keeping together is Progress and Working together is Success.”

—Harman T. Leacock

Hello All! The end of our summer vacation is approaching. Please note our first September General Membership meeting will be on the first Wednesday, Sept. 2 at 1:30 pm. in the Dreiser Loop Auditorium.

Also, we look forward to having our friends and neighbors join us. See you there!

TRAVEL EVENTS: (Coach Bus - located at Dreiser Loop, opposite H&R Block) • September 12, 2015 (Saturday). GOSPEL LOBSTER FEAST IN THE POCONOS. SOLD OUT! All You Can Eat Lobsters and a variety of 50+ items on menu. Live Choir with uplifting Gospel Music.

Shopping at Woodbury Commons. Dreiser/H&R Block- Boarding. Departure: 8:45a.m./9:00 a.m. sharp. Travelling by BOB MANN TOURS coach bus.

3 stops on return. Contacts: Serita G. 347 564-5722/ Barbara W, 718-320-0500.

THEATRE COMMITTEE: (price includes transportation): • Wed. Sept. 16th - 11:15 a.m. show. "BACKWARDS IN HIGH HEELS." Westchester Broadway

Theater. Note: Van-Dreiser Loop/Rehab: Boarding/ Depart: 9:45 a.m./10 a.m. Contact: Green-Ryan, 718 379-0377.

• Fri. Nov. 20th 11:00 a.m. show. Price: $69.00.

"RADIO CITY CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR." $35 deposit to hold seat. NOTE: a few seats still available- traveling by Lorant Coach Bus. FINAL PAYMENT due Thurs. Oct. 7 PIF ASAP. Come join in the fun. Contact: Ione Edwards, 718 379-7756.

• March 10, 2016. Price: $117.00. "COLOR PURPLE." Jacob Theatre. FINAL PAYMENT due THUR, OCT. 15th. Contact: Eleanor Barlow, 718 324-7847.

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

Hey! Don't miss out on a great opportunity to learn how to play BRIDGE as it keeps your mind alert. The 2015/2016 BRIDGE CLASSES will resume on September 11th and will be held in the Dreiser Loop

RETIREES Clubroom 19 on FRIDAYS: The (new) Beginners and Advanced class- 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and the Intermediate class -1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Call Alvin Lisle, the master teacher, at 718 671-8852, to preregister for one of the above classes.

Remember.... “Inquiring minds want to know.” It's never too late to learn something new and have fun at the same time.

REMEMBER- a deposit, along with your name and telephone number, is required to reserve your trip &/or theatre seat. No deposit, no seat guarantee. Check/ money order addressed to: RETIREES of Dreiser Loop. Committee Members will be available in Dreiser clubroom #19, (718) 379-0377 on Mondays and/or Thursdays, 2:30-5:00 pm.

“Each morning when I open my eyes I say to myself no events have the power to make me happy or unhappy today. I can choose which it shall be. Yesterday is dead, tomorrow hasn't arrived yet. I have just one day, today, and I'm going to be happy in it.” –Groucho Marx —Claudette Davis

Our National Headquarters reminds us that August is National Immunization Month. Immunization helps prevent dangerous and sometimes deadly diseases. To stay protected against serious illnesses like the flu, measles, shingles and pneumonia, adults need to get their shots – just like kids do. National Immunization Awareness Month is a great time to promote vaccines and we at NCNW Co-op City Section take this opportunity to remind family, friends and co-workers to stay up to date on their shots.

We are barely a month away from our annual Community Health Fair which will be on Saturday, September 26, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. in Dreiser Auditorium, 177 Dreiser Loop. This Fair will have exhibitors from AARP, Council of Senior Centers & Services, Violence Prevention Program and many, many more. The Health Committee is inviting members and friends to sign up in advance to schedule a mammogram which will be conducted by the St. Barnabas Hospital Mammography Mobile Van. Please contact Chairperson Rev. Lillian Mills at (718) 6714531 or lillianhmills@aol.com to schedule an appointment or for further information.

Tuesday, September 1 is the deadline to submit your deposit for our exciting trip to Italy. Spend eight glorious days in Italy visiting Rome, Florence and Venice, September 11-18, 2016. A perfect one-week vacation seeing the Coliseum, the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel, Michelangelo’s David, private boat ride on the Venetian canals, St. Mark’s Square and Doges’ Palace and much more! To reserve your space, send your deposit and trip insurance to: NCNW Co-op City Section, P.O. Box 93, Bronx, NY 10475.

For more information call: (718) 320-2366 or (718) 655-9034 or (718) 538-8606.

October 30 – November 1, 2015 are the dates for our NCNW Northeast Regional Leadership Training Conference. If you have not sent in your deposit for the NCNW Regional Leadership conference, please do so.

If you are paying your registration fee in three payments, your second payment is due. Remember that final payments must be in by October 1, 2015. The conference will take place at the Crystal Springs Resort in Vernon, N.J. Please contact our Section President, Dorcas Lay if you are interested in attending.

Members, our next General Membership meeting will be held on Sunday, September 13 at 3 p.m. in Room 11 Dreiser Center. All committee chairs are asked to submit your budget for the 2015-16 year to Maxine prior to the meeting.

—Joyce Howard

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Thanks to all who came out for Coop City Volleyball. We will meet and play again today, Saturday, August 29th (rain date: 9/5) at 10:00 a.m. on the volleyball court behind The Garvey School, 950 Baychester Avenue at Darrow Place. Volunteer coaches are needed. The AfricanAmerican Association (“Association”) has called for girls and young women from 13-40 years. If you are a few years beyond 40, but would like to play, you are welcome also. Everyone plays at their own risk. Volleyball is good exercise. It is a positive, constructive activity and is believed to be a deterrent to unplanned pregnancy. In the words of First Lady, Michelle Obama, “Let’s Move.” Please spread the word. For additional information, call 718-379-5555.

It was nice seeing our friends and neighbors at the Section 5 Fun Day on Defensive driving returns in September Black Forum defensive driving course is on hiatus until September 12 in Room 1, Dreiser Community Center, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Lower your liability insurance cost by 10% and remove up to 4 points from your driver’s license.

Sound Off, Co-op City, coming soon We will be starting Sound Off, Co-op City, for all cooperators to discuss and debate issues of particular relevance to living in Co-op City, matters that affect our quality of life, social interactions, education, commercial, jobs, and other topics. Meetings will be held once or twice a month. Tentative start in early September. If interested, call (718) 3208035.

Black Forum Aerobics and Zumba It’s time to get in shape, get healthy and feel healthy. Aerobics classes are held Mondays and Wednesdays, Zumba on Thursday. Classes are in the Dreiser Aud., 7:30 p.m. To register, please call (718) 320-8035. Nominal fee for each class.

Cooking classes coming

African-American Association

8/22/15. Congratulations to Aida Navario of Building 26, winner of the dvd, “Hidden Colors” in our raffle.

Thanks to Cheryl Birdsall, who spent the whole day at the table representing our organization.

The Association is organizing a Coop City contingent to march in the 46th Annual African-American Day Parade in Harlem on Sunday, 9/20/15, 1:00 p.m. Please contact Cheryl Birdsall at 718-379-5555 if you and/or your church, group or organization would like to march with us. All groups are welcome.

On August 21st, Association members attended the home-going services for Queen Mother Kefa Nephthys.

Many gathered in Harlem as Dr. Leonard Jeffries performed the obituary for our beloved sister. This spiritual congregation spread their love and blessings in the lobby of her apartment

Black Forum

If you enjoy cooking or would like to learn how to prepare healthy meals for yourself and/or your family, please contact us at (718) 320-8035.

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

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

Food distribution sites On Thursdays, residents of Buildings 27, 28, 29, 32 and 33 must pick up food at the New Vision Church, 115 Einstein Loop, 11 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Likewise, residents of Building 26, 30, 31, 34 and 35 must go to the Evangelical Church, 2350 Palmer Avenue, 11 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. on Thursdays to pick up food. For information, please call (718) 3208035.

Male volunteers needed If you are a male 20 years of age and older or retired and live in the Dreiser Loop or DeKruif Place area preferably, and can volunteer with us on Tuesdays and Thursdays, also standby and on call,

Building 32 Association

What a great day! Section Five's Fun Day was just that...a day for fellow cooperators of all ages and backgrounds, to come together for fun. The weather was glorious, and with the help of ices, popcorn, and cotton candy, it was great. Different sounds, appealing to different folks, made for a fantastic listening experience. As I had no vantage point to see all the entertainers, I can only say that I am sure they did a great job of keeping everyone entertained.

Kudos to Mr. Byron Brown, the extraordinary grand volunteer grill master, who kept the franks coming. There were lines, but everyone appeared to wait patiently as approximately 1,000 or more franks were grilled. Thanks to the Executive Board of our building, including Julie, who worked both the prep table, as well as the condiment table, and made sure everyone was fed, (three and four times for some people) with the help of Lisa, from Building 34, and some teen volunteers from the Section Five Youth Center.

In addition, there was a petting zoo that thrilled both children and adults alike. How many times do urban chil-

building, at the church where the educational forums were held, and at the infamous Clarke House on Convent Avenue.

Sister Kefa was the wife of Elder Brother Bill Jones, who made his transition in 2010. In 1977 they co-founded The First World Alliance in the Village of Harlem. The First World Alliance Lecture Series introduced millions of people to the magnificence of African history through presentations by Dr. Ben, Dr. John H. Clarke, Dr. Asa Hilliard III, Dr. Leonard Jeffries, Dr. Wade Noble, Dr. Ivan Van Sertima, Dr. Frances Cress Welsing and many others. Sister Kefa will be missed.

The Association sponsors the following ongoing programs and encourages your participation: Yoga & Pilates Mat Classes; Belly Dancing; Evening Line Dancing; Adult Study Group;

dren see goats, cows, and other types of farm life, and get to pet them also? This was made possible by Kenny G., from the Barber Shop. Thanks to everyone who came together, participants and volunteers alike, to make this an awesome day.

Gratitude Co-op City is a wonderful place to live We have had fun days in various sections, Community Fairs (Next one on 9/12), Health Fairs, an annual College Fair, and so many events too numerous to mention. We have large apartments in well-maintained buildings, with all types of religious and social groups. In today's market, our maintenance charges are still affordable. On hot days, as we have been experiencing, we can enjoy our central air-conditioning. Yes, we do have cooperators who refuse to do their due in keeping our common areas clean, parents who have trouble installing a good moral fiber in their children, but these factors appear to be a failing of our society as a whole. We do have a lot to be grateful for, and we might need to reflect on this more often.

—Lorna Smith

please call (718) 320-8035.

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

19 Music; Rhythm & Dance; children’s programs and more. For additional information, call 718-379-5555 or stop

by Mondays and Wednesdays, 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, Room 15.

General Membership Meeting – The next general membership meeting will be held on Thursday, September 10 at 7 p.m., in Dreiser Center, Room 15. If you are unable to attend the meeting, please read our weekly column for updates. Also, if you wish to join or update your membership, please send a check or money order (DO NOT MAIL CASH) of $15 for a single membership or $25 for families to: African-American Association of Co-op City, P.O. Box 702, Co-op City Station, Bronx, NY 10475. Donations are welcomed. Like us on Facebook: CoopcityAfrianamericanassoc —Francine Jones

then be issued a card in order to pick up food in the future.

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

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

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

—Tony Illis

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Faith at Work Christian Church

Faith at Work Christian Church, 120 DeKruif Place (street level). Praise and Worship begins at 9:30 a.m.

Church telephone (347) 346-5790 email: fatwcc@ aol.com. Weekly Worship Experiences: 6 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Service, 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study, Sunday Morning Worship 9:30 a.m., Teen Church 10 a.m., 2nd Sundays. Children's Church, 3rd Sundays (K3). Older Children's Church, 4th Sundays (4th-7th).

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

Afterschool Part-time Employment: We are seeking (2) School Escorts to pick-up children from P.S. 153 and P.S. 178 Monday-Friday from 2:15 p.m.-3:15 p.m.

(3) H.S./College Tutors for K-5th Grade. These are paid positions for responsible, committed and dedicated people ONLY!! Please email your resume and/or transcript to fatwcc@aol.com. The program opens September 9th.

Afterschool Enrollment: Enrollment continues August 31st and September 4th only. Space is limited as we have rollover enrollment from the last school year.

We are screening applicants for students who listen and take direction well. This is an academic program which

seeks to reinforce and strengthen students in the areas of ELA and Math. Registration fee is $25 and the weekly fee is $35 with a late pickup charge of $15 additional per week (until 6:30 p.m.). The program hours are 3 p.m. until 6 p.m. We welcome students with IEPs. Better Youth Generation Performing Arts and Choir: We will be auditioning for 20 spots of youth between the ages of 7 and 18. This is a Christian-based group which will perform both Gospel and Inspirational materials throughout the five boroughs and lowerWestchester County. All graduating performers will receive a college scholarship. Auditions will be scheduled and held September 12th from noon to 2 p.m.

HOLD THE DATE; 10th Church Anniversary: We would like to invite you to celebrate the life of our church on October 10 for our Anniversary Luncheon at Maestro's where the Rev. Dr. Demetrius Carolina will be our guest preacher at noon. Adult tickets are $65 and children up to 12, $35. On Sunday October 11th at 9:30 a.m. the Rev. Dr. Carl Washington, Jr. will be our guest preacher. We are so excited with how God has used us in the community! This is our first celebration in 10 years because we wanted to actually do work on God's behalf and the community before celebrating.

2nd Worship Service: Beginning October 18th at 12:00 p.m., we will be adding an additional worship service!! It will be a non-traditional Free 2 Worship Hour of Power!! We are so excited!! Like our current worship service, this will be for everyone!!! If you love Jesus and for whatever reason have felt marginalized and kept

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

Come & Visit Us – we welcome you to God’s House – Your House – One Family in Christ. We are a congregation with spirit-filled worship, offering a variety of opportunities for spiritual growth, fellowship and service to God and our community. We are a multi-ethnic, multi-cultural and bilingual congregation and all are welcome. Services are at the church at 2350 Palmer Avenue, across the street from Building 30. Parking is available.

Sunday Services – The first Sunday of the month is a bilingual service with communion at 10 a.m. Each Sunday the English Service is at 9 a.m. and the Spanish Service is at 11:30 a.m. Children: Sunday School is at 10:30 a.m. Classes are for 3yrs – 12 yrs.

The curriculum being used is The Super Book.

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

Matthew 18:20. Tuesday evenings at 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Thursday mornings at 10:30 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.

Come and bring your prayer needs so we can pray together. Remember that prayer brings many blessings, which God has promised to all his children that have a personal relationship with Him. Crescendo Christian Music School: Are you interested in learning how to play an instrument or to sing -- come and join the music school. They teach piano, guitar, drums, violin, voice and other instruments. Registration for the summer and fall seasons are beginning and cost is very reasonable. Registration for fall semester is free. Call Maestro Frank Colon (917) 753-3644 to set up a time to come and register.

Students range in age from 5 years to seniors.

Remember music is a wonderful way of getting children to learn.

Trip to Lancaster Pa.: On Friday, December 18, we are going to Sight & Sound Theater to see “Miracle of Christmas.” Also included in the trip is shopping at Rockville Square Mall and Dinner at Shady Maple. Transportation is included. The cost is $140/person and $100 for children 12 and under. A $50 deposit is required when making reservations; the reservations must be made no later than August 30th, second payment by September 20th and final payment

by October 25th. Call Barbara at (347) 603-7473; if no answer leave a message and someone will get back to you as soon as possible. Make your reservations soon because seats are filling up fast.

Flea Market: On Saturday, September 5, we will be having our second bi-annual flea market. Hope everyone will come out and support us. If you are interested in being a vendor you can contact Pauline at (718) 320-1552 (between 8 and 9 a.m. or 5 and 9 p.m.) or the church at (718) 320-3795 (if no answer leave a message). Cost for being a vendor is $30/space and $5/table.

—Barbara Penn

from Him, this is for you!! If you're trying to start or grow a business and need godly-encouragement and inspiration, this is for you!! If you are raising a family and want the guidance of the Holy Spirit, this is for you!!

Prepare to join us!! If you are in between churches and want to take an active role in our preparation for this new move of God, please email Pastor Jenkins expressing your interest at fatwcc@aol.com. God will be praised!!

Remember it's never about us but always about the goodness of the Lord. —Pastor Deborah D. Jenkins

St. Joseph’s Episcopal Anglican Church

Fr. Taylor and the congregation of St. Joseph's cordially invite you to worship with us in Co-op City at 155 Dreiser Loop, lower level. All are welcome.

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

Choir rehearsal is on Thursday at 7 p.m. The (ECW) Episcopal Church Women meet immediately after service on the 1st Sunday of each month. Membership is open to all women of the church and dues are $2.00 per month. The men hold their meeting after service on the 2nd Sunday of each month.

P.S. Summer Break: All groups are on summer break for the month of August returning to regular schedule by Sunday, September 13.

We look forward to welcoming everyone to service at 9:00 a.m. on Sunday, August 30, when we will celebrate the Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost.

Fun in the Sun: Welcome back to all those who went on the Cruise. From all reports, they had a wonderful time. Many thanks for supporting this event.

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

For additional information on all of the above, please call the church at 718-320-0844 or visit our website: http://www.stjosephsepcbronx.org “There is no guile upon his tongue; he does no evil to his friend; * he does not heap contempt upon his neighbor.” (Psalm 15:3) —M. Chambers

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Community Protestant Church

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

Summer Church Schedule (Dress-Down Attire July 5 – Sept. 6) Adult Sunday School – 9 a.m.; Worship Service – 10 a.m.; Communion Service – Every First and Third Sundays; Prayer Meeting and Bible Study – Wednesday at 7 p.m.

The following programs are at the Church’s Annex: 2053 Asch Loop North (Co-op City) Morning Prayer Services – Tuesday, 6–8 a.m. and 9–11 a.m.; Neighborhood Bible Study – Thursday at 10 a.m.; Extension of Prayer and Worship Service – Every first, second and third Fridays at 7 p.m.

Sunday School Open House and Registration 2015-2016 We are excited. Our children have been blessed to experience another summer, prayerfully in ways they enjoyed.

We look forward to hearing all about it at OPEN HOUSE AND REGISTRATION which will take place on Sunday, September 13, at 9 a.m. Breakfast will be served. Sunday School Applications will be available for all parents to complete during registration. Sunday School classes will begin on Sunday, September 20, at 9 a.m.

Yes, we’re excited. As a first at our Church, we are pleased to announce that during this upcoming Sunday School year, thanks to our own licensed and credentialed Nursing Instructor, Mrs. Joyce Fowler, President of the Nursing Ministry, we will be offering, for our Middle and High School students First

Aid Workshops/Health Training.

Students who satisfactorily complete the requirements will receive a Certificate.

Rev. Alyne Coy, Superintendent, Deacon James Nicholson, Asst. Superintendent, and the Sunday School Staff look forward to seeing you.

Other Scheduled Events Saturday, October 10th, The Sepia Players Ministry presents the play THE BINGO HALL, written by Roosevelt Wright III, at the Church. Donation: $20.

For additional information and or tickets, contact (718) 513-3308, (718) 671-5961 or (718) 671-8691.

Saturday, October 17th, 9 p.m. - 2 a.m.

Enjoy a great evening of entertainment at the South Carolina Committee’s Annual Black and White Affair in Dreiser Auditorium, 177 Dreiser Loop, Co-op City. Music by DJ Jimmy Pressley.

Tickets: $25 in advance (no tickets sold at

door) available by calling (718) 3798514; (718) 671-5493, (718) 671-0231.

The Women’s Guild Invites You To Join Us On Our Christmas/New Year Extravaganza, December 22, 2015 – January 3, 2016. A Fantastic 12-Night Southern Caribbean Cruise Aboard The Magnificent Queen Mary 2, departing from New York, Red Hook in Brooklyn.

Ports of Call: St. Thomas, Charlotte Amalie; St. Kitts, Basseterre; St. Lucia, Castries; St. Maarten, Phillipsburg; Tortola, Road Town. To make a reservation or for additional information about the cruise please call (718) 320-1435 or (718) 671-5961.

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

Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth! Psalms 46:10 Spiritual Food For Thought: God wants you to learn to be quiet and shut out all the noise and voices except for His. You cannot have sound judgment or make good decisions when there are too many voices around you. You cannot discern properly until you can find a place of peace both externally and internally. Be focused and still.

On behalf of Pastors Boyce and Carol Landrum and the Greater Love family, we welcome and invite you to fellowship with us. Greater Love is a

teaching, preaching, tithing, faith and Bible way ministry. We are conveniently located at 900 Co-op City Blvd. (Bldg 2A), on the ground level, Bronx, N.Y., 10475; main entrance - red button. Free parking is available in Garage #1 on Darrow Place Friends & Family Day - Tomorrow, Sunday, August 30th at 11 a.m. Join us tomorrow as we close out the summer with Friends & Family Day. We expect to have a joyous time in the Lord as we celebrate our oneness in Christ. Sr. Pastor Boyce Landrum and Co-Pastor Carol Landrum will join together to bring the Word. Lunch will be provided

for our guests. First time visitors are welcome; we would love to meet you!

Prayer Meetings: All are invited to attend our weekly prayer meetings held on Wednesday from 1-2 p.m. Prayer warrior, Elder Vinetta Archer Dyer, leads the fellowship. Thank you to all who come out to pray. Remember Psalm 34:17, “The righteous cry, and the LORD hears And delivers them out of all their troubles.”

Weekly Schedule: Sunday Bible School 10 a.m. sharp. Sunday Morning Worship: 11 a.m. Holy Communion – First Sunday. Adult Bible Study/ Discipleship Class: Tuesday Evenings:

7 p.m. Prayer Meeting: Wednesday afternoon 1–2 p.m. Training for Service - A Survey of the Bible: Thursdays at 7 p.m. Deacon Training: 2nd & 4th Saturday at 11:00 a.m. Family Movie Night (Resumes Sept.) Youth Bible Study/Rehearsal: (Resumes Sept.

Church Phone: 347-920-5607 Email: glcubc@optonline.net.

The Bible Institute, Bible Study/ Discipleship and all classes (Except Prayer Meetings) are in recess for three weeks from 8/17 through Labor Day, Sept. 7th. Bible Study/Discipleship class resumes on Tuesday, Sept. 8th at 7 p.m. Happy Summer! —Pastor Carol

Pentecostal Tabernacle welcomes everyone to worship service at 100 Coop City Blvd., Building 22A Bronx, N.Y.10475. SUNDAYS: Sunday school for all age group starts at 10:30 a.m.

Worship service begins at 11:45 a.m.

Evangelistic service will be held Sunday evening starting at 7:30 p.m.

Wednesdays: Prayer and fasting service will be held every Wednesday morning at 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Bible study and prayer meeting will also be held every Wednesday evening starting at 7:30 p.m. Fridays: Youth service will be held every Friday evening at 7:30 p.m.

Focus Verse: For after that in the wisdom of God the world by Wisdom knew not God, it pleases God by the foolishness of preaching to save them

that believes. {1st Corinthians 1:21} The depth of Paul’s love for the Corinthians is evident in his patient, though sometimes incredulous response to their many spiritual and relational problems. When he looked for ways to commend them in his opening verse, he could not rejoice in their faith, hope, or love. He could only say ye come behind in no gift, waiting for the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. {1st Corinthians1:7} Paul was troubled by many things about the Corinthians. He was troubled by their fractured fellowship, spiritual immaturity, and tolerance of gross sin.

He also viewed as a problem their tendency to seek relief from secular authorities for offenses committed within the community of believers. He

was further troubled by their disregard for the scruples of other believers and their failure to learn about the example of the wilderness generation of Israelites.

Moreover, he was concerned about their shameful disregard of propriety in prayer and prophecy, their abuse of the Lord’s Supper and spiritual gifts, and their skepticisms concerning the resurrection. As the antidote to their dilemmas, Paul recommended unity, humility, passion for purity, willingness to be defrauded, and marital fidelity and sensitivity. He further advocated commitment to the spiritual health of others, avoidance of anything connected with idolatry, due regard for decorum in prayer and prophecy. Reverence for the Lord’s Supper, love and order in the

exercise of spiritual gifts, and hope in view of the Resurrection. 1st Corinthians 1:9-10 states: God is faithful; by wisdom ye were called unto the fellowship of His Son Jesus Christ our Lord. Now I beseech you brethren, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye all speak the same thing, and there be no divisions among you; but that ye are perfectly joined together in the same mind and in the same judgment.

Paul has great concern for the Corinthians, and when it was declared unto him that there were contentions among them, he encourages them to walk perfectly before God. For further information call 718324-0334 or 718-320-4218.

—Rev. R. Sibblies

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Activities in Room 31 unless otherwise noted

Activities in Room 49 unless otherwise noted

Activities in Room 7 unless otherwise noted

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

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

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

Dominoes 2:30 p.m.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Word Games 9:3011:30 a.m.

Current Events 10 a.m.

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

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

Dominoes 2:30 p.m.

Blood Pressure 9-10 a.m.

Word Games 9:3011:30 a.m.

Stay Well Exercise 1011 a.m.

Line Dancing 11 a.m.12 p.m.

Bingo 12:30-2 p.m.

Card Games 2-4 p.m.

Dominoes 2:30 p.m.

Thurs., Sept. 3

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

Word Games 9:3011:30 a.m.

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

Bingo 12:30- 2 p.m.

Card Games 2-4 p.m.

Dominoes 2:30 p.m.

Men’s Line Dancing

Fri., Sept. 4

9 -10am

Dominoes 10 a.m.

Tai Chi 11 a.m., Rm. 45

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

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

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

Dominoes 10 a.m., Rm. 45

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

Sewing (On Vacation until

Spelling Bee 10 a.m.

Sept. 9th)

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

Tai Chi (On Vacation until Sept. 9th)

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

Mind Teasers 12-1 p.m., Rm. 4 Art Class 1-3 p.m.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Dominoes 10am, Rm. 45 Crochet & Knitting

Word Games

Art 10am, Rm. 45

10am-12:00pm

9:30am-11:30am

Bingo 1pm

Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session

Women’s Line Dancing Card Games 2-4pm

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

Rm. 25

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

Piano Sing-along

11:30am, Rm. 45

11am-12pm

Bingo 1-3pm, Rm. 35

(On Vacation until Sept.

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

10-11:30am

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

Card Games 2-4pm Dominoes 2:30pm

Pokeno 3-4pm, Rm. 35

Meditative Moments

(Schedule subject to change without notice)

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

Alternate Kosher Meals are also available

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

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

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

Date:

Kosher

Non-Kosher

Soups, Breads and Desserts

Alternate Kosher Meals are also available

Mon., Aug. 31

Orange pineapple juice Beef Hamburger Mauzone Potato Knish Mixed green salad

Salmon Fettuccine Alfredo Normandy blend

Tues, Sept.

1

Apple juice Shake & Bake chicken Egg Barley with mushrooms Coleslaw Alt: Tuna fish salad

Mango Chutney pork roast Baked sweet potato California blend vegetables

Wed., Sept.

2

Orange juice Chicken Parmesan Turkey meatballs Pasta Fusilli pasta w/parsley Avocado Kale w/garlic sauce Italian blend vegetables Alt: Veggie burger patty

Apple juice Tilapia Francaise Thurs., Cuban style yellow rice Beef stroganoff Baby carrots w/parsley Sept.

Steamed peas & Garlic mashed potatoes 3 Carrots Alt: Chicken salad

Fri., Sept.

4

Orange juice Baked chicken legs Green beans Potato kugel Alt: Gefilte fish

Codfish salad Baked brown rice pilaf Spinach, apple & red onion salad

Upcoming Events/Trips

There will be no refunds for all trips.

All trips include roundtrip transportation.

All trips must be paid in advance. No exceptions. Trip registration policy: You can register for all trips starting the Monday after it has been published in the newspaper JASA Phone Tree: We will be using this system periodically to send announcements to you by phone about JASA's activities and services.

JASA will be closed: Mondays, September 7th (Labor Day) and September 14th & Tuesday, September 15th (Rosh Hashanna) FREE LiveOn NY - SCRIE Application Assistance/SNAP (food stamps) Medicare Savings Program & Medicaid: Friday, Sept. 11 & 25. Bring documents that verify the following: Government issued ID, address/affidavit, and total household income (such as 2015 Social Security award letter which will include monthly or yearly benefits, 2014 pension letter, 2014 income tax returns & maintenance/carrying charge receipt) 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. First come, first served!

AARP Back to Work 50+ Career Network – Wednesday September 2nd, 1– 3 p.m. Explore job strategies for 50+ workers at the New York Public Library Madison Avenue branch. The virtual network can help you prepare and qualify for a well-paying job and a rewarding career in healthcare. Bartow: 10:45 a.m., Einstein - 11 a.m. and Dreiser 11:15 a.m.

Free Individual Medicaid screening for seniors conducted by JASA staff – Friday September 18th, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

2049 Bartow Avenue in the JASA NORC Office. JASA staff is also available to conduct in-home visits in applying for Medicaid. If you or someone else you know needs help in applying for Medicaid, please feel free to contact the Help Center staff directly for more information or to arrange a home visit: Nuribel Reyes 212-273-5340, Woodlyyne Brutus 212-273-5335 & Bellonne Pirerre-Canel 212-273-5354.

(NEW) Cellphone/Tablet Class –

Hamburger bun Canned apricots

Whole wheat bread Fresh fruit

Whole wheat bread Fresh fruit

Whole wheat bread Fresh fruit

Challah bread Applesauce unsweetened

Thursday September 3rd at 12:30 p.m. 2049 Bartow Avenue main office. To register call 718-320-2066 – Instructor: Ralph Lucenti.

Wavehill, NY Public Garden & Cultural Center – Thursday September 3, $6. Bartow 9 a.m., Dreiser 9:15 a.m. & Einstein 9:30 a.m. 2 ½ hour self guided tour. Tour time 10:30 a.m.

Super Wal-Mart – Friday September 4, $15. Bartow 8:30 a.m., Einstein 8:45 a.m., and Dreiser 9 a.m.

Empire Casino – Wednesday Sept. 9, $5. Bartow 9:30 a.m., Einstein 9:45 a.m. and Dreiser 10 a.m. (Waiting list only) Fairway – Friday September 18th, $3. Bartow 9:30 a.m., Einstein 9:45 a.m. and Dreiser 10 a.m.

Shoprite – Monday September 21, $3. Bartow 9:30 a.m., Einstein 9:45 a.m. and & Dreiser 10 a.m.

Aldi – Thursday, September 24, $2.

Bartow 9:30 a.m., Einstein 9:45 a.m. and Dreiser 10 a.m. 1½ hours.

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

Tanger Outlet Mall (Deer Park) – Friday, September 25, $18. Bartow – 8:30 a.m.; Einstein – 8:45 a.m.; Dreiser – 9 a.m.

Empire Casino – Wednesday Sept.

30, $5. Bartow 9:30 a.m.; Einstein 9:45 a.m.; Dreiser 10 a.m. (Waiting list only) Oktoberfest at the Brownstone – Friday, October 9, $70. Fantastic Alex Meixner & his band of Grammy award nominated musicians put on an incomparable display of musical virtuosity.

Combine this with beautiful Alys Schaffer dancers; authentic German bell ringing. 2 complimentary drinks – Menu: Warm Rolls, Fresh Garden Salad, Cream of Mushroom Soup, Knockwurst, Roast Chicken, Roasted Potatoes, String Beans Almandine, dessert, coffee, tea, decaf & soda – Pickups; Bartow – 8:15 a.m. – Einstein – 8:30a.m. & Dreiser – 8:45 a.m.

– Depart Brownstone at 4 p.m. – Transportation: Deluxe 46 seat Coach bus. Boutique shopping all day, door prizes & 50/50 drawing.

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WEEKLY SCHEDULE

Baychester Library Events VISIT THE LIBRARY - A GREAT WEALTH OF INFORMATION Upcoming Events Please contact the library for upcoming events.

The New York Public Library Baychester Branch • 2049 Asch Loop • Bronx, NY 10475 (Fully Wheelchair Accessible) HOURS: Monday & Wednesday, 10-7; Tuesday & Thursday, 10-6; Friday & Saturday, 10-5. Libros En Español (Books in Spanish). HORARIO DE LA BIBLIOTECA: Lunes 10-7, Martes 10-6, Miércoles 10-7, Jueves 106, Viernes 10-5, Sábado 10-5, Domingo Cerrado.

718.379.6700 FREE ADMISSION TO ALL Laundry Room Etiquette & Safety Cooperators, please pick up your discarded fabric softener sheets and plastic shopping bags from the floor in the laundry rooms, for your safety and that of your fellow neighbors.

Be a concerned shareholder! Cooperate!

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DON’T FORGET: With the sponsorship of Blue Sky Travel, we will be raffling off an Evening for two on the Essex Clipper Dinner Train – October 3. It will include a 2-1/2 hour train ride; 4-course meal w/coffee/tea (gratuities and beverages not included); departing from the Bronx; deluxe coach bus transportation to/from Essex, CT. Raffle tickets are $5, on sale NOW! Drawing will be held on Wednesday, September 30th at 1 p.m. in the AARP office, Room “O” in Dreiser Community Center. Contact Stella Baker -718-379-2088 or 718-320-1946 (office) for raffle tickets and additional info.

Heartfelt Condolences to Mr. & Mrs. Everett Lemon on the loss of their cousin, George Taylor.

To our sick, on the mend and shut-in members, and those bereaved members, please know that you are in our prayers.

Contact Frances Wilson, Good & Welfare Coordinator - 718-671-5493.

2015 TOUR ACTIVITIES October 13 – Share fall foliage with us at Mt. Airy Lodge. Musical group “The Marcels” will perform; all you can eat buffet at the casino. $75/person. Contact Jean 718-379-3742.

October 30 - November 13 – Autumn Repositioning 15-day cruise on the Norwegian Dawn – waiting list only. Deluxe Motorcoach to Boston, MA to board the ship going to San Juan, PR; Bonaire Curacao and Aruba; Ocho Rios, Jamaica; Georgetown in Cayman Islands; Cozumel, Mexico; returning to New Orleans, LA to fly back to New York.

Double occupancy - Inside state room $1,853; Oceanview - $2,253 and balcony - $2,553. Contact Jean 718 379-3742.

December 5, 2015 – A Christmas Show at the Evangelical Cathedral with a visit to Maryland Live Casino and shopping; followed by supper at the Golden Coral. $150/person, initial deposit of $50 ASAP with 2 additional payments of $50 each. Contact Jean 718-379-3742.

December 30 – January 1, 2016 – Royal New Years Eve Gala at the Desmond. Stopping at the Sands Casino w/shopping in Bethlehem, PA; then to the hotel w/dinner and a show; next day choice of sightseeing, shopping at King of Prussia Mall or activities at the hotel; New Years Eve cocktail party w/5 hour open bar; a show and a Surf & Turf dinner; midnight Royal Champagne toast; before leaving next day, a Mimosa brunch w/a show and dancing. $559/double; $669/single and $549/triple. Trip insurance available. Contact Jean 718379-3742.

2016 TOUR ACTIVITIES March 28 - 29, 2016 – Samson: the Strongest Man Who Ever Lived at the Sight & Sound Theater; with a stop at the Sands Casino. 2 days/1 night; $293/double; $341/single; $277/triple. Contact Jean 718 379-3742 for additional information.

May 28 – June 8, 2016 – Alaska Cruise Tour (Island Princess) 11 days/10 nights; Air–Land–Rail–Sea from Anchorage, Alaska through Denali National Park; Sail 7 days; see Glacier Bay-Skagway; Juneau; Kelchikan; fly home from Vancouver, BC. Book before September 30, 2015. $100 deposit required. (Price increase after that date).

Contact Jean 718 379-3742.

—Delores Debnam

Happy Birthday and/or Anniversary to everyone celebrating this month of September.

Reminder – Tuesday, September 1st – General membership meeting at 1:30 p.m. in Room 38. Payments for any of our events can be paid at this time.

Refreshments will be served.

Thursday, September 10th – Sands Casino. Cost per person, $33. Casino bonus, $20 slot play and a $5 food voucher. Pick-ups are at 8:30 a.m., starting at Einstein Loop, followed by Asch Loop and Dreiser Loop. Photo I.D. is required.

Thursday, September 17th – Social Security Comedy Luncheon Show at Hunterdon Hills Playhouse. Time of pick-up at 8:30 a.m. at Einstein Loop, followed by Asch Loop and Dreiser Loop. Cost per person, $79 Saturday, October 3rd – Our annual raffle luncheon at the Sea Shore

Restaurant in City Island.

Cost per person, $52. Our lunch starts with the serving of an appetizer, penne pasta, salad and a choice of the following entrees – grilled or baked salmon filet, shrimp scampi, fried shrimp, broiled filet of sole, broiled seafood combo, chicken parmigiana, barbecue chicken, barbecue ribs, or barbecue chicken and ribs all served with vegetables and roasted potatoes, unlimited tea, coffee, and a delicious dessert, strawberry short cake. Join us for this special fundraiser for a successful luncheon.

For all of the above, please call Lydia at (718) 671-3005, or Annie Eutsey at (718) 320-1874 from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and 5 to 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday.

Please call to all who are homebound or in nursing homes for their healings and good health.

—Lydia Ruas

On Sunday, August 30th there will be Bingo at 1:30 p.m. in Room 39.

Snacks on tables coffee, tea and cake during interruption.

Our October 14th trip to the Westchester Broadway Theater to see the iconic musical Showboat includes a full lunch, six different entrees to choose from, as well as dessert. We have center seating. The price is $80 and may be paid out, at your convenience. The final payment is due, September 15. Pick up time is 9 a.m. sharp.

All pickup spots are always at the following locations: Einstein Loop, front of shopping center, Asch Loop,

back of Library, and Drelser Loop, front of the hardware store.

The club room is located at 135 Einstein Loop, Room 39. We are open Monday to Thursday l0 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Our number is (718) 379·9613. If no one answers, leave your name and phone number where you can be reached.

Mary Pilla has been in rehab for a while now. She is doing her best to recover. Loretta Paul is ill at Einstein Hospital. We are praying for a complete and speedy recovery for both of them.

Wishing good health to everyone.

—Ann Schlanger

Einstein Cancer Fund

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Reflections

by Rabbi Solomon I. Berl Spiritual Leader of Young Israel Synagogue The famous Biblical obligation to love others as we love ourselves is more than a pious platitude. As with other Biblical injunctions, this imperative has direct application to everyday life.

It is practically impossible to love others as we love ourselves. But it is possible, even obligatory, to extend to others the courtesies and respect we would expect for ourselves.

This includes avoiding insult or injury and, on the active side, speaking words of praise to others. This gives others a good feeling, the feeling that emanates from being appreciated and acknowledged. In this way we fulfill the obligation to love others as we would like to be loved and valued.

Praising others is a fundamental pillar of religious life.

Young Israel—High Holy Day Services

Young Israel of Co-op City is pleased to once again inform the residents of the Co-op City community that tickets for the forthcoming High Holy Day Services are now available.

Rabbi Solomon I. Berl, Young Israel's Spiritual Leader and Cantor, will conduct the High Holy Day Services and deliver inspiring and meaningful sermons. For a full meaning of the High Holy Days, don't miss experiencing Rabbi Berl chanting of the liturgy and his thoughtful Holiday

messages. You will enjoy Rabbi Berl’s eloquent sermon and cantorial renditions.

If you require additional information, please call 671-2300 and leave a message and a number where you can be reached on our answering machine and your call will be returned. Seats are limited, so please respond as soon as possible.

Thank you and we look forward to welcoming you to our High Holy Day Services.

We hope you will join the Men’s Club on our last trip of the summer going to the Tropicana Casino in Atlantic City on Sunday, August 30th.

There are many things to do other than gambling such as walking on the boardwalk, shop in the outlet stores, visit the many hotels and enjoy walking on the beach. The COST: $35 per person with a $25 slot and a $5 food voucher. Player may use any machine or table.

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

Payment is due by August 24.

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

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

FOR RESERVATIONS CALL: Marty (718) 671-7809 or Bruce (718) 320-2234 or Gary (718) 671-8424 (PLEASE NOTE PICK UP TIMES HAVE CHANGED) Einstein Loop 8:15 a.m., Asch Loop 8:25 a.m., Dreiser Loop 8:35 a.m. Everyone is invited to all our functions. We hope you will join us.

Shalom!

—Bruce Gitelson

Men’s Club Traditional Synagogue

If you see something, say something! CCPD - 718-671-3050

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

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

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

Traditional Synagogue of Co-op City

Traditional Synagogue of Co-op City, Young Israel of Baychester, Section 5 at 120 Erdman Place (behind the lobby 27B), welcomes you to pray with them.

Tel. for the Synagogue: 1-718-379-6920.

Note: Our office hours are on Thursday from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. and on Sunday from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m.

Candle Lighting on Friday, September 4th is at 7:04. p.m.

Shabbat ends on today, Saturday, Aug. 29, at 8:23 p.m.

Coming Events From now through the summer, Friday night services will be held at 7 p.m.

Services will be held today, Saturday, Aug. 29, at 9 a.m. Join Rabbi Daniel Kronengold in prayer.

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

For Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, we are happy to announce that Cantor Ringel will be returning to us.

A Bingo game is scheduled for September 6th at 1 p.m. Admission is $3.

Snacks will be provided.

Dues are due for both the synagogue and Sisterhood.

Good and Welfare We feel the passing of Zelda Kalman and offer our sincere condolences to her beloved husband, Eli Kalman, and their entire family. May they know no more sorrow.

Keep open the date of November 8 for a Kosher Chinese luncheon. More details to follow at a later date.

Best wishes to all celebrating special occasions this month. We have tree certificates “in Honor of” or “in Memory of” a special occasion or a condolence. The cost is $15 per tree.

If you are feeling under the weather, we wish you all a speedy recovery. Mimi Berlofsky welcomes all calls at 347-4274526.

We look forward to seeing you soon.

—Miriam Berlofsky

High Holiday Services Schedule Chavurah - Temple Beth El is celebrating the High Holidays again this year.

Come join us in Dreiser Community Center, Rm. 9.

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

Morning, Mon., Sept. 14, 10:30 a.m.

Yom Kippur Kol Nidre, Tues., Sept. 22, 7:30 p.m.

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

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

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

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

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

Chavurah - Temple Beth El…is dedicated to Judaism as a living and growing

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

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

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

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

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

For further information, please contact Rabbi Dennis Tobin, RabbiDennis Tobin@aol.com; 973-769-3915.

—Dennis Tobin

Chavurah Temple Beth El of Co-op City

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Co-op City Baptist Church

Rev. Dr. Sheldon E. Williams and the Co-op City Baptist Church family invite you to join us tomorrow at 9:00 a.m. for worship service. We invite you to worship, study, and pray with us.

Summer schedule is in effect and there will be only one worship service at 9:00 a.m. This summer schedule will remain in effect through Sunday, September 13.

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

Our telephone number is 718-3203774. Visit us on the web at www.coopcitybaptistchurch.org.

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

on hiatus and will resume on Friday, September 11.

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

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

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

We also invite the youth of our community to attend our Sunday Morning

services, starting at 9:30 a.m. with Sunday School designed to meet the spiritual needs of our young people.

Parents, please send your children to learn of the Lord Jesus.

Bible teaching from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Prayer Service from 8 p.m. to 9 p.m. every Wednesday evening. Be with us to learn the Truth from the Word of God. List of Events What's your shoe size? We are having a Building Fund Shoe Rally during the months of July and August.

Everyone can participate in this spirit

fun-filled event: men, women and children, from the youngest to the oldest.

All you have to do to participate is donate an amount equal to your shoe size. (i.e., if you wear a size 5, your donation would be $5, and so on, whatever your shoe size.) Cash and check donation are accepted. (Make all checks payable to Church of the New Vision). For more information see any member on the Pantry Ministry.

Save The Date Saturday, December 19 - Sight &.

Sound Theatre presenting The Miracle of Christmas. Saturday, April 9 - Sight

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

Thought for this week: The Lord will keep you from all harm; he will watch over your life; the Lord will watch over your coming and going both now and forevermore.

God is transcendent; He is above all.

God is also imminent; He is near. Very near. How near God is? The Bible says… The Lord is your shade at your right hand, Psalm 121: 5b Why is God so near? Because he loves us with an

everlasting love. We need to come to terms with this reality and soak it and make it real in the depth of our understanding. He has been tracking us morning and night. We have to become aware of God’s presence in our lives.

O Lord you have searched me and you know me. You know when I sit and when I rise you perceive my thoughts from afar. Psalm 139: 1-2 So do not worry, saying, What shall we eat? or What shall we drink? or What shall we wear? For the pagans run after all these things, and your heavenly father knows that you need them. Mathews 6: 31-32 And we know that in all things God

works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. Romans 8:28 Church Service Schedule: Wednesday 7 to 9 p.m. Prayer & Bible Study; Friday 7 to 9 p.m. Youth Night;

What a great time we had at the Co-op City Toastmasters Humorous Speech and Table Topics Contest!

Congratulations to all of the contestants for participating. We also congratulate IRIS SOTO for winning first place with her side-splitting humorous speech, and an additional congrats to Miniimah Saafir for placing first in the Table Topics Contest. We extend a huge thank you to our current members, past members. visitors and guests for making that evening unforgettable.Our winners will advance to compete with winners from other Bronx clubs at the Area Contest next month.

DON'T MISS OUR NEXT MEETING - Co-op City Toastmasters meets every 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month at 2049 Bartow Avenue, Room 28 on the lower level in the Bartow Mall. Our next meeting is on Thursday, September 3rd at 7:30p.m. sharp. For more information, contact our VP of Membership Nicole Howerton at Nicole.Howerton .TM@gmail.com, Club President Kim

Robinson at (646) 996-0121 & Kim.Robinson.TM@ gmail.com, or contact us on our club website, http://3824.toastmastersclubs .org and click the Contact Us link on the left. You can also find us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/CoopCityToast mastersClub and on Meetup at http:// www.mcctup.com/CoopCityToast mastersClub. For more information about Toastmasters International, visit http://www.Toastmasters.com.

—Miniimah Saafir

Church of New Vision

Circle of Christ Church

1918 or the church at 718-320-3774.

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

—Hattie L. Lucas &. Sound Theatre presenting Samson.

Adults: $150 and youth 12 and under, $145. One-day package includes: Round-trip transportation, all you can eat at Old Country Buffet, all taxes & gratuities, show and outlet shopping.

For tickets, call church, 718-671-8746, or B. Brown, 718-671-3748.

The Church of the New Vision is located at 115 Einstein, Bronx, NY 10475; Telephone: (718) 671-8746 or (718) 320-0409. Our mailing address is: P.O. Box 753037, Bronx, NY 10475.

Please visit our website at www.churchofnewvision.com. —Carole Haque

Sunday 11 a.m. Worship and the Word Children Church 5 years old to 12 years old, Little Lamb nursery.

Special event: Spanish service will start on September 6 at 9 a.m. All are welcome.

—Rev. Sam Colon

Co-op City Toastmasters Club

Pictured from left to right: Novella Thomas, Contest Chair; contestants Warren Campbell, Andrea Haye, Judith Ann Welsh, Iris Soto, and Miniimah Saafir; Kim Robinson, Club President.

*Roommate needed to share an inside cabin*

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protects items within the apartment and against claims that might arise for damage caused by the cooperator.

Another type of scam we have seen either calls or texts someone’s phone and tells them that a family member is in danger unless they wire money to specified person. In most cases the scammer does not even know who the victim or their family members are. Many calls or texts are initiated until someone falls for the scam.

Wiring money to someone you do not know is almost never a good idea. If something seems out of order notify authorities.

Another type of scam is a “sweepstakes” based scam.

In this case the victim receives a real looking check.

New technology makes it possible for this forged check to appear realistic. The quality of the forged check is so realistic that it can even fool banks or check cashing establishments. The problem comes in when the bank attempts to retrieve the funds associated with the check and finds that there are none. By this time the victim may have already wired money to another state or country attempting to receive an even larger sum of money.

Unfortunately the victim may be responsible for the funds received from the fraudulent check. Remember a legitimate contest or sweepstakes will never make you pay money to receive your prize.

Another scam involves a person claiming to be from a government agency claiming to have unclaimed funds belonging to the intended victim. For a fee the “government employee” can help you obtain these funds. While there are legitimate means of obtaining unclaimed funds, the government does not send employees out to solicit

the owners of these fees. If you believe that you are entitled to unclaimed fees seek out the New York State Attorney General’s office and find out how to proceed.

Never pay anyone to help you to obtain these funds. The appropriate agency will provide assistance in this matter free of charge. This is actually a good website to check on a regular basis, as there are actually unclaimed funds which you can request free of charge.

The mere mention of fraud somehow makes potential victims more likely to believe the scam artist. It is not impossible that a bank could call you in the event of fraud but a legitimate bank employee would not ask you for your account number, Personal Identification Number or other personal data. If you receive a request like this call your financial institution using a number you are sure belongs to your bank or inquire in person.

Banks and other financial institutions are happy if their customers do not readily give out their banking information.

In order to protect yourself from these and other scams realize that legitimate persons will never ask you for upfront fees to obtain a loan or receive a prize. Be leery of a lender who is not concerned with your credit history. Hang up on any caller making a loan offer.

Check a lender’s legitimacy with the New York State Department of Banking or the Better Business Bureau.

There are reputable lenders that can help you to consolidate your debt in order to make payments more manageable.

Those of you wishing to make donations to assist in the event of a legitimate emergency make sure that the

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agency to which you donate is legitimate. In the past scammers posing as charities attempted to solicit donations for disasters. It is unfortunate but this is unfortunately a fact of life. In some cases it may be better to donate funds locally at your church, synagogue or religious institution. Be certain the charitable organization you select is in fact using the funds for the intended purpose. It is unfortunate that scammers will take advantage of a tragic situation.

Remember that this technology which can have a fraudulent identification appear on your Caller ID requires an additional level of precaution when receiving telephone calls. If you fall victim to a scam notify the New York State Attorney General at 1(800)771-7755 or www.oag.state.ny.us/ and the Federal Trade Commission at 1-877-382-4357 or www.ftc.gov/. The Federal Bureau of Investigation has set up an Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) specifically for the purpose of reporting internet crimes. Their website is www.ic3.gov/.

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

Follow and read the Co-op City Times online at http://issuu.com/cctimes; download to your iOS devices from the App Store

Be an informed cooperator — Pick up and read your Co-op City Times Residents are reminded that the Co-op City Times is the official newspaper of the Riverbay Corporation. It is the vehicle through which your Board of Directors and management, and the state supervisory agency, the New York State Division of Homes and Community Renewal (HCR), communicate with you, the shareholder.

The Co-op City Times is distributed each Saturday to each townhouse door, at the elevators in the high rise buildings, and in the three (3) community centers.

It is very important that you pick up and read your Co-op City Times to make sure you are informed about what is going on in the community, and more importantly, what your Board and management are doing to ensure efficient delivery of services to you, and the proper upkeep of the development.

When you are informed, you can be prepared to discuss issues that are pertinent to you and your household at the community meetings held by the Board of Directors.

The Co-op City Times can also be read online at www.issuu.com/cctimes.

Thank you for your attention and cooperation.

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