Co-op City Times 08/31/19

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Vol. 54 No. 35

Saturday, August 31, 2019

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Co-op City Ad Hoc Committee votes to accept new MTA bus plan, most routes saved Mission accomplished. For the most part. For now.

The Co-op City Ad Hoc Committee Against MTA Bus Cuts voted Aug. 29 to accept a revised redesign plan from the Metropolitan Transportation Authority that differs substantially from the one presented to shareholders in June. Of most important note: There will not be transfers needed to get into and out of Co-op City, as the MTA originally proposed.

The ad hoc committee, co-chaired by shareholders Aaron Carnegie and Blossom Johns, voted unanimously Thursday night to approve the revised plan and so inform MTA New York City Transit President Andy Byford, with whom members of the committee met at MTA headquarters Aug. 27.

In voting to approve the plan, committee members also took advantage of Byford’s willingness to accept a small number of “tweaks” using existing budgeting.

BY JASON CHIREVAS

Riverbay President Linda Berk, center, surrounded, from left, by ad hoc committee members Bernard Cylich, Ronald Altieri, Rod Saunders, Justin Russell, Leslie Peterson, Aaron Carnegie and Blossom Johns at MTA headquarters Aug. 27.

Photo courtesy MTA

Con Ed changes have Co-op City power plant standing by longer

BY JASON CHIREVAS As summer finally relents, and temperatures and humidity fall as we head toward autumn, there is less and less chance Co-op City’s power plant will have to engage in another load shed or power share with Con Edison.

The last such occasion was Aug. 20, when laundry rooms, high-rise odd elevators, rear garage elevators and garage lights were shut down at 3:19 p.m. after Con Ed put out a late emergency call that it might need more power. All power in Co-op City was reactivated either later in the night or the next morning.

Load shedding and sharing power with Con Ed is nothing new to cooperators, but what might have seemed different this year is the hours at which these alerts and shut downs happened. Some shareholders may have noticed they’ve tended to happen later in the day than in the past.

They have. But it’s down to Con Ed, not Riverbay.

Co-op City has a complex relationship with Con Ed. It does not rely on the energy giant for its power — that’s where the power plant comes in — but it does have a two-pronged agreement with Con Ed to share power when the need arises, as it has a handful of times this summer.

The good news is Riverbay gets paid every time it happens. Twice.

From June to September, Con Ed pays Co-op City to maintain the (Continued on page 2)

Holiday Closing Notice In observance of Labor Day, Riverbay’s offices will be closed on Monday, Sept. 2.

Although Riverbay’s offices will be closed on Monday, shareholders with maintenance emergencies may contact the Riverbay switchboard at (718) 320-3300, and follow the prompts for emergency maintenance. The Riverbay Public Safety Department can be reached at (718) 671-3050. You may also call 9-1-1 for emergencies.

We wish our readers a happy and safe Labor Day holiday weekend.

Principally, these took the form of proposing to trade a new express route from Co-op City to Wall Street in exchange for restoring the Q50 to Co-op City, and tightening some of the scheduled off-peak gaps for some of the buses within Co-op City from 30-minute intervals to something more reasonable.

Addendums aside, the prevailing sentiment among committee members was the revised MTA plan, while not perfect, is a far more palatable option than what was presented to Co-op City earlier this year.

“The deal isn’t bad at all,” Ms. Johns told the Co-op City Times. “Could we fight for one more bus? Yes. [But I felt] we should take the deal.”

Ms. Johns said the bus service surveys currently available to shareholders through their CSO offices and inside previous editions of this newspaper could still prove invaluable in providing evidentiary data (Continued on page 2)

SCRIE/DRIE recipients and Sept. 1 carrying charge payments

Riverbay Corporation has filed with SCRIE & DRIE on behalf of shareholders currently receiving the Senior Citizen Rent Increase Exemption (SCRIE) and Disability Rent Increase Exemption (DRIE), respectively, in order to have their carrying charge increase amount covered by SCRIE/DRIE. This filing could not take place until Riverbay received the official Carrying Charge Increase Order from the DHCR commissioner. Once the order was issued on Aug. 13, 2019, Riverbay immediately filed with SCRIE/DRIE and expects to have the SCRIE/DRIE amounts adjusted in time for the Oct. 1 billing cycle. The SCRIE/DRIE increase subsidy will be retroactively applied to the Sept. 1 billing cycle.

Shareholders currently receiving SCRIE/DRIE should continue to pay the carrying charge amount they have been paying.

—Riverbay Finance Dept.

African Dance Party on the Greenway Riverbay hosted a first-of-its-kind African Dance Party on the Greenway, Tuesday, Aug. 27. Cooperators came out to dance and enjoy the beautiful weather, with DJ Ajilo and DJ TJ providing the music.

See page 5 for more photos!

Photo by Leandra Alexander-Peters

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to the MTA to back up future requests for additional or altered bus service. She said she plans to continue collecting and collating the results of the surveys.

Ms. Johns’s ad hoc committee co-chair shared her overall appraisal of the new plan.

“For the most part, everything stays the same,” Mr. Carnegie told the Co-op City Times about the revised plan. “We lose the Q50, but we gain more Bx23s.

No stops will be eliminated from Co-op City. All in all, it’s not bad.”

Mr. Carnegie said he’d like to see the Bx23 run most frequently in the rush hours, preferably as a limited, as a way to get more people to the Pelham Bay Park subway station — where they can still catch the Q50 — faster. He said he’d also like to see an extension of the Bx38’s route to parallel that of the Bx28. This, he said, would enable more shareholders better access further west along Gun Hill Road, particularly veterans who need access to the VA hospital on the other side of the Bronx.

The original bus route redesign plan the MTA proposed in June would have seen direct access to and from Co-op City reduced to a single bus, the Bx23, making faster but fewer stops around the whole of Co-op City and beginning and ending its route at the Pelham Bay Park station. Shareholders who wanted to go anywhere else would have to have taken the Bx23 to either Asch or Dreiser Loops and transfer to other buses bound for destinations other than Pelham Bay Park.

The revised MTA plan, accepted by the ad hoc committee, will see most existing buses — Bx28, Bx38, Bx30 — maintain their routes through sections of Co-op City with the Bx23 continuing to visit all sections without losing any of the nine stops the MTA proposed be eliminated in June.

As for the Bx26, the new plan will see a new Bx25 split off from it and operate between Bedford Park and the Bay Plaza Shopping Center. The Bx26, meanwhile, will go from Bedford Park to Asch Loop and continue on to Section 5. It was with these routes the committee requested the MTA shorten wait times, particularly in off-peak hours.

As Mr. Carnegie mentioned, under both the MTA’s June proposal and the new one, the Q50 will now terminate at Pelham Bay Park, meaning Co-op City residents will have to transfer from the Bx23 to get to it. Also newly terminating at Pelham Bay Park will be the Bx29, Co-op City’s former connection to City Island.

The ad hoc committee’s counterproposal to the MTA, submitted about three weeks ago, centered on keeping most of the routes intact (Continued on page 4)

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Key changes in the revised MTA bus redesign plan, accepted by the ad hoc committee, include: • No transfers within Co-op City • Most current bus routes remain intact within Co-op City • Bx23 will increase in frequency • A new Bx25, with service from Bedford Park to the Bay Plaza Shopping Center, will split off from the Bx26 The ad hoc committee has requested the MTA make these key changes: • Restore the Q50 to Co-op City instead of changing its Bronx termination point to the Pelham Bay Park train station • Shorten the off-peak wait times for the Bx25 and Bx26 from 30 minutes to 15 minutes • Add a shuttle bus to the Soundview Ferry Terminal • Extend the Bx26 route to the VA hospital

Power plant

capacity to deliver excess power to Con Ed should Con Ed need it. There’s a separate payment for instances — such as the sweltering weekend of this past July 26 to July 28 — in which Con Ed doesn’t have the energy to supply to all of its customers and reaches out to what’s called a Demand Response partner, in this case Co-op City, to use its stand-by capacity to generate and deliver excess energy to the power giant.

In 2018, Con Ed needed Co-op City’s standby power four times. Between the payments to maintain the excess capacity and the four instances the Co-op City power plant actually supplied energy to Con Ed, Riverbay made about $4 million in revenue, according to Director of Finance Peter Merola.

The numbers for this year aren’t in yet, but Mr. Merola said he expects the revenue amount to be similar to last year given the number of calls from Con Ed this year, so long as the plant performs well until Sept. 30, when the sharing period ends.

So that’s the money end but what’s with the new timing?

That, power plant Asset Manager Anthony Ligato said, is down to Con Ed changing the parameters during which Co-op City must be at the ready to generate excess power. But it turns out there’s a financial incentive for that too.

There are times Co-op City needs to use parts of Con Ed’s infrastructure to deliver power. For that, the energy giant charges Riverbay what’s called a standby tariff. But there is a discount Riverbay and others who pay the tariff can earn, called a Standby Credit, if they make themselves available for potential energy generating and sharing during set times over a set period, which is what leads to load shedding for shareholders.

“The old program hours that Riverbay needed to be online to receive the full credit were from June 15 to Sept.15, from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.” Mr. Ligato told the Co-op City Times. “They increased the hours we needed to be online by about 60 percent. The new hours are from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. from June 1 to Sept. 30.

The 60 percent increase means Co-op City needs to stand at the ready, powerwise, more than one and half times the length of time it used to.

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Assemblyman Benedetto’s Lobby Visits Assemblyman Michael Benedetto will be visiting the lobbies of more Co-op City buildings according to the following schedule: Tuesday, September 10 – 140 Benchley Place (Bldg. 23) Wednesday, September 11 – 2420 Hunter Avenue (Bldg. 26B) (Both visits are from 5:15-7 p.m.)

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

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Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019 from 10 a.m. -2 p.m. at the Bartow Community Center, room 31.

Guest speaker Deja Vu, Syndicated Radio Personality (WBLS, Sirius XM, ABC radio), CEO Deja Vu Speaks Ignite Your Hustle.

Workshop entails: Let your resume do the talking, social media as a resource, entrepreneurship and more! Workshop is geared for millennials and adults making a midlife career change. Adults of all ages are welcome to attend. Please register to attend by 9/7/19 at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/lan d-the-job-excel-at-the-job-developyour-career-tickets-69417484565

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

On Fri., Aug. 23, Riverbay Corporation hosted their annual Employee Appreciation Day to thank staff for their hard work throughout the year. Special recognition was given to employees with more than 15 years of service. Riverbay General Manager Noel Ellison and Executive General Manager Bob Klehammer were on hand to offer words of gratitude. The event featured classic BBQ fare such as ribs, burgers and hot dogs, as well as ice cream and cupcakes for dessert.

Photos by Toriea McCauseland

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but splitting the buses servicing them into local and limited categories. This, com- Times he intends to try to mittee members hoped, would achieve the MTA’s stated goal of faster service with get concrete numbers fewer stops while maintaining the essential bus service on which Co-op City, with from the MTA on what In observance of the Labor Day holiday, Riverbay’s administrative offices will be closed on its distinct lack of easy train access, must rely. individual improveMonday, Sept. 2. Because of the holiday-shortThe MTA said it determined the ad hoc plan ments would cost so ened work week, directors’ viewpoints and artiBenedetto would cost $9 million to implement, beyond its Assemblyman cles from community organizations must be and others — state Sen. budgetary limitations. received by 9 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 3. Material end, the MTA’s revised proposal doesn’t Jamaal Bailey, potentially In the submitted after that time will be considered on a much resemble the ad hoc committee’s philosophy, U.S. Rep. Eliot Engel, first-come basis, as space allows, for publication but it does reflect the authority’s, and Mr. Byford’s who last week wrote a letin the Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019, issue of the Co-op in particular, realization Co-op City is a unique place ter to the MTA supportCity Times. with specific needs that simply weren’t going to be ing the ad hoc commitMaterial for publication may be emailed to addressed in the June proposal. And its residents, tee’s plan — will know cctimes@riverbaycorp.com; faxed to (718) 320as represented by the ad hoc committee, were seriwhat they need to do, and 2595 or slipped under the office door at 2049 Barous about providing an alternative plan. in what amount, to make tow Ave., room 21.

A rally of about 1,000 shareholders in the Barthose changes happen.

Have an enjoyable and safe Labor Day weekend. tow Center’s courtyard brought that point home to Looking forward, Mr. Mr. Byford when he visited Co-op City June 27.

Benedetto said the help With the present crisis averted, Ms. Johns and for Co-op City’s buses, and perhaps those for the rest of the city, as the MTA conMr. Carnegie both said they’d like to continue looktinues plans to revamp all its routes, may lay with Gov. Andrew Cuomo.

“I have to … speak to the governor and his budget team and say we must get ing for ways to improve the area’s bus service.

But that, in no uncertain terms, is going to take Ad hoc committee member money for the MTA on an ongoing basis somehow,” Assemblyman Benedetto said. money.

Robert Watts at MTA head- “So, the only way we are going to do that is through the governor’s office to see if he can find the funding for us. That is my hope.”

At the June 27 rally and again at his Aug. 27 quarters Aug. 27.

Mr. Benedetto suggested to the ad hoc committee Aug. 29 an alternative way meeting with ad hoc committee members, Mr. Photo courtesy MTA to go to restore the Q50 would be to get $10 million in funding from the state, Byford said he is at the limit of his operating budget.

The revised plan, he said, represents the maximum compromise he can reach with which would keep the bus coming to Co-op City for the next five years.

Unless and until that funding can be found and those additional changes made, Co-op City within the current budget. Any more changes, he said, will require bus service in and around Co-op City, proposed to undergo radical surgery three someone to find money to give the MTA the funds it needs to enact them. months ago, appears to have largely been saved through other means, thanks to Enter Assemblyman Mike Benedetto.

“We have been telling the MTA for a long time what Co-op City needs, let us the efforts of officials both elected and civilian.

In separate statements to the Co-op City Times, Ms. Johns and Mr. Saunders get us there,” Benedetto told the Co-op City Times this week. “Their problem is money … The plan that they have put forth reflects the money that they have and thanked all the members of the ad hoc committee for their work and dedication to the process, as well as the Co-op City community at large for its participation through what they can do with it.”

Mr. Benedetto who, unbeknownst to anyone, kept in contact with the MTA and surveys, letters to the MTA and its overwhelming presence at the July 27 rally.

–with reporting by Toriea McCauseland Mr. Byford consistently following the July meeting and rally, passed the ad hoc committee’s ideas along, keeping the line of communication open while the committee did its due diligence on the home front.

“The ad hoc committee did an enormous job,” Mr. Benedetto said. “The people of Co-op City should be proud of the people on the ad hoc committee because they worked their tails off and came back with a plan. The MTA made compromises.”

An additional area of compromise, as the committee requested the MTA examine, may be the MTA-proposed BxM17, a new route that would travel between Co-op City and Wall Street via Queens without stopping anywhere in that borough. The route has consistently been on the ad hoc committee’s back burner since June, but may now prove valuable as a way to get additional improvements to Co-op City’s overall bus service by sacrificing the BxM17 before it even starts and using the money MTA has allocated to it elsewhere, such as restoring the Q50.

“What if we say to the MTA we do not want that express bus?” Mr. Benedetto said. “Keeping the current express bus [the BxM7, which goes from Co-op City to midtown] and forget about the extra bus. That could be a possible trade-off.”

Ad hoc committee member Rod Saunders, also the Riverbay Board Second Vice President, is firmly in favor of the possible tradeoff.

“We can’t miss what we never had,” Mr. Saunders said of the BxM17.

Mr. Byford said keeping full service on the Q50, restoring its direct interaction with Co-op City, would cost $2 million. It is not known at press time what the specific budget dedicated to the proposed BxM17 is, but Mr. Carnegie told the (Continued from page 2)

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African Dance Party

The Riverbay Summer Concert Series featured an African dance party on Tues., Aug. 27, on the Section One Greenway, where residents came out to dance and enjoy the rhythmic sounds of Afrobeats.

Photos by Lauretta Jaysura and Leandra Alexander-Peters.

Ayanna Williams

Gospel Music Festival

Co-op City’s own Ayanna Williams rocked a packed Greenway on Tues., Aug. 20, for another successful Tunes on Tuesdays, hosted by Councilman Andy King and the Riverbay Fund.

Photos by Leandra Alexander-Peters.

Residents enjoyed a sunny Sat. afternoon on Aug. 24, at the outdoor Gospel music festival on the Section One greenway.

The event featured live performances of singing groups, solo artists and praise dancers.

Photos by Toriea McCauseland and Leandra Alexander-Peters.

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Board of Directors’ Meeting - August 28, 2019 First Reading - Resolution #19-38 BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING, DATED: August 28, 2019

WHEREAS, Co-op City is committed to a leadership role in fighting climate change and improving public health; and WHEREAS, Electric vehicles can reduce omissions that contribute to climate change and help reduce ecological damage; and WHEREAS, Co-op City garages provides 10,676 parking spaces and surveys have found there are presently 70 plug– in electric/hybrid vehicles using Co-op City garages.

WHEREAS, Installing electric car charging equipment in Co-op City garages would increase the convenience and affordability for those residents who drive electric vehicles; and WHEREAS, Management should evaluate and report to

First Reading - Resolution #19-40 BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING, DATED: August 28, 2019

WHEREAS, Riverbay Corporation By-Laws, Article III, Section 3(a) provide that members of the Board of Directors bear a high public responsibility since they have elected to operate under a state–aided program and to effectuate public policy by encouraging the building and operating of housing projects for families of moderate income; and WHEREAS, A person removed for cause from the Board of Directors, in compliance with the mandates of By-Laws Article III, Section 3, is not qualified to meet the degree of public responsibility necessary to carry out the public policy of maintaining and operating a housing project for families

First Reading - Resolution #19-42 BOARD OF DIRECTORS, MEETING DATED: August 28, 2019

WHEREAS, Patriot Hardwood Flooring & Supply, Inc./ Belknap White Group is Armstrong Flooring’s sole source New York distributor of the Hartco Floor tile used by Riverbay; and WHEREAS, Riverbay will continue to purchase Hartco Floor Tiles, in order to meet the demand for repairs of floors that contain the Hartco product; and WHEREAS, the tiles will cost $2.46 per square foot, which is no increase over the current price and will be delivered in truckloads directly from the factory; and WHEREAS, prior to voting on this Resolution no Director

Avoid termination of garage agreement

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

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

the Board on the feasibility and costs of installing and managing electric car charging stations, including but not limited to, charging equipment choices, equipment purchase & leasing options, cost recovery options, recommended number of stations per garage, usage guidelines, benefits to the Co-op City community and grant funding opportunities.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, That Management is directed to evaluate and submit a report to the Board within 60 days of the approval of this resolution on the feasibility and costs of installing and managing electric car charging stations, including but not limited to charging equipment choices, equipment purchase & leasing options, cost recovery options, recommended number of stations per garage, usage guidelines, benefits to the Co-op City community and grant funding opportunities.

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of moderate income; and WHEREAS, The makers of this Resolution believe that to maintain the high level of public responsibility necessary to maintain and operate Co-op City that any person removed from the Board of Directors for cause must be barred from being a candidate for re-election for three years after the removal from the Board.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, That any person removed from the Riverbay Board of Directors for cause, in compliance with Article III, Section 3 of the Riverbay Corporation By-Laws, is barred from being a candidate for reelection to the Riverbay Board of Directors; and BE IT FUTHER RESOLVED, That this Resolution shall take effect immediately.

has disclosed to the full Board any conflict of interest as required by NY Business Corporation Law Section 713.

NOW THEREFORE, LET IT BE RESOLVED: that the proposed contract # 3423 with Patriot Hardwood Floor & Supply, Inc./Belknap White Group for the purchase of Hartco wood floor tiles at a not to exceed cost of $300,000 + tax for two (2) years and a one (1) year extension option for $100,000 be approved as recommended by Management in accordance with the Board of Directors Resolution #8516 and amended by Board of Directors Resolution #95-44 and the President is hereby authorized to execute the contract and Management is authorized to take all steps necessary to make this action effective.

See page 13 for more Resolutions

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Writers will be limited to one letter per topic.

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Please include your address and phone number – which will be kept confidential – so the authenticity of the writer can be verified. Thank you.

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Public Safety Report

Public Safety Department takes action against persons caught throwing objects out of windows

Throwing objects out the windows of Co-op City apartments is a violation of the lease and is also illegal.

Complaints of this nature are taken very seriously by the members of the Co-op City Department of Public Safety.

When objects are thrown out of windows, a substantial risk of serious injury or death is created. The Co-op City Department of Public Safety utilizes all available resources to make certain persons caught throwing objects out the windows of Co-op City buildings are appropriately penalized. Fireworks thrown from windows or terraces are extremely hazardous and enforcement is heightened for the Labor Day Holiday.

An arrest for Reckless Endangerment can be made in cases in which the person who actually throws the object out the window can be identified. Reckless Endangerment occurs when a person engages in conduct that creates a substantial risk of serious physical injury to another person. If there is an injury, the person that threw the object out the window can be charged with Assault. Reckless Endangerment and Assault are serious charges with severe penalties. As in all cases in which a Co-op City resident is arrested for actions within the confines of Co-op City, a Community Complaint is also issued. The Community Complaint carries a monetary fine and can be attached to the monthly carrying charges. Repeated violations may result in eviction.

Even if the specific person throwing the object out the window cannot be identified, Public Safety can still take action. The apartment from which the object came is identified and a Co-op City Community Complaint is issued to the shareholder of the offending apartment. Throwing objects out windows is a lease violation, therefore the shareholder of record can receive a Community Complaint when their apartment is identified as the location from which an object came. The shareholder is responsible for the actions of all family members and guests, therefore the community complaint can be issued without the need to identify the specific offender. The Co-op City Community Complaint offers our department an extra level of enforcement in eliminating this very dangerous activity. Repeated violations result in escalating fines and can lead to eviction.

It is important parents instruct children and teens that throwing objects out the windows is a serious matter. Parents need to make certain young children and toddlers do not have access to open windows. Toddlers are fascinated by throwing objects out windows and have been known to empty an entire toy box. Fortunately, no one has ever been injured when this has happened. Be certain window guards are installed in any apartment where children under 10 live or visit. Call Riverbay Corporation at 718-320-3300 if you would like to have window guards installed. Smaller items can still fit out windows with window guards in place, so young children should not be left unsupervised near windows that are even open just a little bit.

During air conditioning season, it is best to keep windows completely closed.

This will prevent children from being tempted to toss objects out the window. It also allows the air conditioning to work at maximum efficiency. Keeping windows open results in an increase in condensation and can damage rugs and furniture over time. Open windows during high temperatures can result in a flood in your apartment.

This is another situation in which the Public Safety department asks for the help of the public in identifying violators. If you observe objects being thrown from a window, try to pinpoint the exact window and notify the Department of Public Safety. Use a brightly colored curtain or shade as a landmark. The responding Public Safety officer can use a floorplan map and identify the exact apartment.

Your information will not be revealed to the violator. Even if you cannot specifically identify the apartment in question, it is still a good idea to call Public Safety for

BY LIEUTENANT PAM APOLLO

Public Safety Blotter 08/18/19 – 08/24/19 Aug. 18 – 120 Erskine Place A male and female were arrested after being found within an apartment in which they had no permission or authority to be.

Aug. 18 – 920 Baychester Ave. Responding to calls for help, CCPD ESU forced entry into the apartment and discovered a 76-year-old female bleeding and unable to move due to a fall.

The individual was stabilized and treated by ESU. She was removed to a local hospital for further treatment.

Aug. 21 – Address withheld A complainant reports that after a housekeeper was hired, money was discovered missing. The matter is under investigation.

Aug. 21 – 140 Casals Pl. Complainant was a victim of a phone scam promising $50,000 in grants with the purchase of an Amazon Gift Card. Scam telephone number is 201298-3868. The incident is under investigation.

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

informational purposes.

Always remember, if you see something, say something. Call 911 and the department of Public Safety at 718-671-3050. Callers may remain anonymous when giving information.

If consuming alcoholic beverages is part of your holiday festivities, be sure to designate a driver who will not drink. Call a taxi if necessary. Never operate a motor vehicle if you have consumed alcoholic beverages. The consequences of drunk driving are extremely severe. New legislation in New York State increases the charges and penalties for driving while intoxicated if there is a child in the vehicle. Drunk Driving enforcement is heightened during the holiday season. The period between Labor Day and Memorial Day has historically had the most drunkdriving arrests.

The Co-op City Department of Public Safety would like to thank all persons who have called in suspicious activity or sent information via its website. It is by your actions the crime rate remains low and a high quality of life is maintained.

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

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

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

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

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

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

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Looking forward to more improvements in Co-op City

eral hundred thousand dollars to the project. The floor and panels will be repaired giving it a modern look.

We expect that if all goes well we can have our auditorium back in 7 to 8 months. The renovations will not Treasurer only enhance the experience of the events that will take place, but will transform Dreiser Auditorium into Dear fellow shareholders, a modern and efficient place for years to come that we Hope everyone is enjoying the summer. We have can all enjoy. had some fantastic summer events starting with the Some shareholders have expressed concerns with 50th Anniversary celebration. I hope each and every our recycling efforts. I am an advocate of recycling one of you has taken advantage of something or all of and do my part. Riverbay has done an excellent job in what Co-op City has had to offer and continues to offer placing signs in all compactor rooms. The townhouses during the course of the year. are equipped with 4-yard bins which has been in effect An effort is underway to start the modernization of for the past 8 years. the Dreiser auditorium which is taking place now. We Two years ago, NYCHA came to view how we still have permits that need to be obtained, but, for the recycle because they know that what is done here is most part, we are moving ahead with the renovation. effective and they wanted to learn to manage their I was one of the Board directors who said no to the garbage in their developments. We have the ability to project more because of the cost it presented to the separate the garbage and break it down by metal, plascommunity and not being clear on all the facts of the tic, paper, glass and raw material. For the most part, renovation project. When you look at the cost, $5.6 we give the city/Sanitation our mixed used garbage, million, in addition to $400,000 spent on asbestos but we are able to sell metal and paper and get someabatement and another $100,000 on architectural fees, thing back for it. While it is not a lot of revenue, it is better than giving it to the city and getting nothing for the cost has increased to well over $6 million.

We hope that there are no other obstacles or road- it. Co-op City from the period January to July has genblocks that could potentially increase the cost of this erated 440 tons of paper, 107 tons of metal and 436 project. The facility is in need of a much needed facelift, tons of mixed or co-mingled garbage. We do a great in fact, it needs an overhaul and badly. The improved job of collecting it as it does not sit in a bin like in lighting will give the auditorium better projection qual- other places you see in the city. I commend the Mainity and capability. The electrical system is aged and tenance team for their efforts in making this happen. will be replaced with a new one. The sound system is How can we help? We need to help with education, horrible, and the ceiling plaster was falling present- whether it be our children, grown-ups, our own shareing a safety concern. The place in and of itself is dark holders, neighbors and visitors. Many times in front and dingy. This upgrade with state-of-the-art equip- of my building, I see bottles on the floor, McDonald’s ment, audio visual systems, renovated bathrooms, lob- wrappers thrown, potato chip bags, etc. This not only bies, and an upgraded balcony, brings everything up adds more work for our porters, but it creates an to code. There is so much more that is taking place unsightly community and added vermin. We live in a here. We found some savings in keeping the existing beautiful place and we want to continue to see the floor and panel doors which would have added sev- beauty of it in a nice and clean environment. Garbage

Director’s Viewpoint

Sonia Feliciano

receptacles are present throughout. If you find that there is an area that needs more garbage cans, please let us know so that we can address this with expediency.

The challenges we have had as a community when trying to reach a particular department have been extraordinary. I myself have waited on the phone for long periods for someone to pick up at the other end.

I am happy to say that the Call Center we have all been waiting for is taking shape with an expected opening date towards the middle of September. We all want to call into a place where we can have all services addressed. We have hired a new manager who comes with a lot of experience in managing a call center. We are in the process of centralizing the employees from the various CSOs, and provide training to better manage the volume of calls with specific requests that will deliver the best service to our cooperators. I expect nothing but good things to come of this change and seeing how it plays a vital role in delivering a great experience for us.

We are starting our committees for the 2019-2020 year. If there is a committee you are interested in, please call the Board liaison’s office so that they can put you in contact with the committee chairperson. This year, I will be chairing Buildings and Grounds which is comprised of building presidents and representatives.

We have made great strides in bringing to Management concerns that are present and need to be addressed.

This fine group of men, women, managers and Board directors are engaged in a collaborative effort to improve the quality of life in and around their buildings and surrounding areas of the community.

If you have any concerns that I can be of assistance with, you can reach me through the liaison’s office at 347-913-4224.

We are shareholders first because we matter!

I can be reached at 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475; or Sfeliciano@riverbayboard.com.

If you SEE something, SAY SOMETHING! 718-671-3050 • Co-op City Public Safety

ANONYMOUS WHISTLEBLOWER HOTLINE

If you have knowledge or a concern of possible violations of law, accounting irregularities, or other suspected wrongdoing affecting Riverbay, you are encouraged to report it to law enforcement, or you may report it through an anonymous hotline by the following methods: Go to an independent website, www.lighthouse-services/riverbaycorp, to complete an online disclosure form; Call the following independent third party whistleblower hotline at 1-833-290-0009 (English); or 1-800-216-1288 (Spanish); Send an e-mail to: reports@lighthouse-services.com (the email must include “Riverbay” in the subject); or Send a fax to (215) 689-3885 (the fax must include “Riverbay” in the subject of the report).

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Building 27 Association

Hello neighbors, summer is here and almost over, quite a short summer. Enjoy and stay safe.

Ad hoc committee We commend those on this committee for the hard work being done. Has anyone noticed the MTA buses serving the mall? There are 10 buses: Bx5, Bx12, Bx23, Bx26, Bx28, Bx29, Bx30, Bx38, Bxm7 and the Q50.

We would assume the people can go shopping, sure some to work, so do the 55,000 plus people right here in Co-op City. Has the committee taken a look at this scenario?

Happy Labor Day, the kids are going back to school already. Where did the summer go?

Tropicana Casino The Building 27 Association Fundraising Committee presents a bus outing Thursday, Sept. 26, in Atlantic City, New Jersey. Sold out. Remember to note it on your calendar. The Coach bus departs at 8 a.m. sharp from Einstein Community Center. $40 per person, $25 slot rebate. Govenment ID required. Note, final payment due Aug. 27. Mail in checks or M.O. to Margie Delgado, 140 Erdman Pl., Apt. 11F, Bronx, N.Y. 10475. Please address checks/MO to Building 27 Cooperators Association. Pick-up at Einstein only, three drop-offs: Bartow/library, Dreiser/H&R Block and Einstein Center. For information, contact Margie at 718-379-4629 and Sharon Sargeant 718-671-1905 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Come and join us.

Happy Birthday to all celebrating this month. The best of health to all.

Contact Lydia Rondon at 718-583-3040 to share news of an illness, or the passing of a neighbor.

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

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

—H. Overman

Building 6 Association

I want to thank Linda and her sister, Carol, and Jenny and Michael for donating baked goods for the Building 6 Association bake sale. I also want to thank everyone who gave a donation to our Building 6 Association.

The building association had to buy most of the baked goods for the bake sale because of the lack of people donating baked goods, which cut into the profit for the bake sale. The building association can’t run without people supporting it and helping out with events or the Building 6 Association will have to close down.

Many people in the building have leaks in their apartments and their tiles are coming up and other troubles in the apartment, and want the building association to help them with their problems. It works two ways; you need to support the Building 6 Association. If the building association closes down, a lot of things will not get done.

We will be getting new washing machines soon and new elevators in our building too.

I also want to thank our Building 6 maintenance men, Rodney, Juan and Gooden, for doing an outstanding job cleaning the building.

—Jeffrey Schwartz

Co-op City Democratic Club

The next meeting of the CCDC will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 10, in room #31 of the Bartow Community Center. We hope everyone is enjoying their summer.

The Democratic Party is preparing to support our current elected officials, who all have challengers.

Our club fundraiser will take place Saturday, Sept. 21. We will be leaving for the Nordic Lodge, where we will have a scrumptious lunch of all-you-can-eat of lobster, shrimp, clams and a host of other seafoods and everything in between.

We will also visit the fabulous Mohegan Sun Casino for gambling and shopping.

Here’s hoping we all can return with pockets full of money. This trip costs $180 pp for a day of relaxation, all you can eat and fun. Come out and join us, get to know us. For further information, please call June Grimes at 347-457-8249.

By now, everyone has probably heard about the president inviting those countries that participated in G-7 to come to a Trump property in Florida for the summit next year. We can be sure the president’s friend, Russian President Putin, will be among the attendees.

We must vote the president out of office. If anyone is interested in joining the CCDC, please call Shirley Saunders at 646-245-1795 for further information.

—Shirley J. Saunders

The Green and Gentle Woods Enfolded in the kindness of the green and the gentle woods, wrapped in peace caressed and loved; alone.

This moving stillness comforts me, touching my senses delicately with silence; made of sights and sounds, and the breath of greens and moldering browns.

BY HARRIET SILVER

Building 10 Association

Greetings, fellow cooperators.

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

Tunes on Tuesday Last Tuesday, Aug. 20, at “Tunes on Tuesday,” Ms. Ayanna Williams from Building 10C performed a wide variety of songs. Ms. Williams is an incredibly talented singer and songwriter. Looking forward to seeing her perform again.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Have a great week.

—Jewel Crawford-Duncan

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Same Song/Same Key

Director’s Viewpoint

Mary Pearson Secretary If you read my viewpoints you’ve read oh-too-much of the Bus Cut Problem for oh-too-long.

So why should this week be any different? I’ve been obsessed with this project since June 1. I’ve studied it and argued with the MTA over it. I’ve harangued every elected I can… online, by email, by Facebook, by Tweet, even at one of their birthday parties! And I’ve written and warned about it in the Co-op City Times every week since June 8. Every week I’ve offered bits and pieces of the problem, but in the August 3 issue I sneak-peek declared a solution had been conjured up: a logical plan for our bus routes that would be faster, more direct, and would restore full coverage to the community (including the northern sections that got cut, way back in 2010). Plus, I said, we could keep all of our bus stops, retain our one-fare zone, and, most importantly, maintain one-seat travel for everyone.

Then the following week… “Eureka!” I exclaimed.

We can redesign the line and keep the human factor in mind.

Understanding that a place as unique as Co-op City makes cookie-cutter travel options quite difficult to provide, the MTA — by algorithm — came up with an innovative assembly line style, cog-to-cog plan.

Unfortunately, the buses do not transport widgets, they transport people. All varieties of people. Their plan just wouldn’t do. Any redesign must be more tailored to our unique circumstances and physical layout. And lo and behold, our idiosyncratic layout can be – and currently is – served by quite a different innovative style of routing.

The Solution Before the August 10 edition, the issue where the solution was laid out twice – in my viewpoint and in

the bus cuts cover story — I had originally written that Co-op City bus service must provide full coverage of all areas of our community and must include both Local and Limited choice. But after a deeper dive, I realized that by divvying up all that extra frequency being offered to us — to be able to herd us into and out of the Asch Loop Corral or the Dreiser Loop Way Station — we didn’t need to skip bus stops at all. All we needed to do was to skip trampling around other sections’ territories. The solution was there all along, provided to us daily by the way the morning express bus takes us downtown via seven different “chunks.”

But sometimes, seven segments is way too much. Most times, three will do nicely, thank you.

Yes, the solution was there all along, provided to us daily by the way the Bx23 circles in two directions to get us to the 6-train as quickly as our idiosyncratic layout allows. That’s called bidirectional routing. But we’re a three-section community. Sometimes bidirectional is not enough. Our three sections, Dreiser, Bartow and Einstein, need tri-directional routing.

With a tri-directional, three-segmented routing plan, each of our three major sections would be served by a different branch of the same line, without stepping on each others’ toes. One bus could come and go out of the top left section (aka Dreiser), another out of the top right area (serving Carver, Bellamy and Asch), and a third from down under (aka Section 5/Einstein).

The MTA is offering a ton more frequency in its plan. I say we say “yes!” We’ll take those extra rides and share them equally among the community because, dab nab it!, we weren’t named Co-operative City for nothin’!

Can’t picture how it would work? I’ve got maps. If you have Facebook access go to the “Co-op City 50th Anniversary” page to see my “Maps by Crayola.” Or you can email me and I’ll send you the whole shebang.

Or catch me at the Section 5 Community Fair on September 7. I’d be happy to explain it to you in excruciating detail!

I do not believe I am the only one who takes the bus cuts seriously. Many have given it tons of time and thought. Plenty of people have fretted and sweated over this problem…a lot. It’s still not too late to refocus and come together with solid, cogent, cohesive, workable plans for each of our routes that will satisfy the MTA’s two prime directives: cost reduction and the need for speed.

We were built as a divided “city within a city” with Section 5 tucked away at the bottom. We became truly divided when the 2010 bus cuts came along, declaring, loud and clear, to the residents in the northern parts of Co-op City: YOYO. You’re On Your Own. I’m not saying we didn’t try to restore their routes. I’m just saying we were unsuccessful at the task. I hear rumblings that our elected officials were the ones responsible for returning our service. But I reject that thinking. As President Obama said, echoing Franklin Roosevelt, one person alone cannot bring about change.

If something needs changing, said Obama, you’ve got to: “Make me do it!”

Now along comes this latest “divide and conquer” bus cut issue. It’s not just the northern section of Co-op City being threatened nor is it just Section 5 being threatened. Asch Loop is scheduled to become a pedestrian hazard of a bus depot. It’s all of us being threatened; threatened with becoming a two-fare zone, threatened with increased commute time, increased transfers, less accessibility, punitively longer walks, and for our seniors, threatened with increased isolation.

In 2010, the MTA managed to divide the community into the haves and the have-nots in terms of transportation options. The proposed MTA redesign would just make the situation worse. We failed to restore service to our neighbors in the past. Will this time be any different? Will we tell each other, “You’re on your own” or will we come together and declare, “This is one community.” We have the key.

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

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

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Building 13 Association

Section 5 Association

We’re back and can’t wait to see you! Whether you The Section Five Association annual Family Fun traveled away or stayed and enjoyed the wonderful Day for Buildings 26 through 35 and the Earhart Lane events offered in the community, welcome back from Townhouses, was celebrated with families, neighbors what was hopefully a pleasant summer. Check the buland friends, Saturday, Aug. 17. First, we were thankletin board in the lobby to stay up to date on what’s hapful for a beautiful sunshine, warm and breezy day. pening in our building and throughout Co-op City.

Where can we begin; we thank our politicians, who During the summer, the draft MTA Bus Redesign was took time out of their busy schedule to come by. Suppublished. A massive rally was held and MTA New York porting the Family Fun Day were Assemblyman Mike City Transit President Andy Byford addressed the comBenedetto, U.S. Rep. Eliot Engel, Bronx District munity. As a result of these proposed changes an ad hoc Attorney Darcel Clark and City Comptroller Scott committee was formed. Please make sure you complete Stringer. a survey when requested in your building, events or comThe sponsors plete the one printed in the Co-op City Times.

Thank you, U.S. Rep. Engel, Assemblyman Welcome new cooperators to Building 13. Our BuildBenedetto, state Sen. Jaamal Bailey, Councilman ing 13 Association meetings resumes this month. MeetAndy King, Riverbay Fund, Bronx Borough Presiings are held in the association room located outside of dent Ruben Diaz Jr., Riverbay Corporation, Sect. 5 the building under the portico. We have been working on Association, American Legion of Co-op City Post sprucing up the room and are confirming guest speakers. 1871, Apple Bank, Amalgamated Bank, Drug Box Updates will be posted in the lobby bulletin board. pharmacy, Ashley Homestore, BJ’s Wholesale.

As you are aware, the high-rise elevators are being Section 5 merchants/sponsors restored. Once the elevator being worked on is inspected The merchants that serve Section Five community, and approved to be placed in service, the next elevator thank you for supporting the Family Fun Day from restoration will commence. We appreciate the patience its beginning: Food Universe Supermarket, Section you have shown. Please attend the monthly meetings 5 Pizza, Kenny’s Barbershop, Co-op City Pharmacy, to stay informed.

DJ Smooth/the music, and Einstein Stationary donaWomen Keeping It Real tion of school supplies and various colorful T-shirts.

This meeting series will be returning, so if you have Thank you and thank you, Section 5 Association, any particular topics you would like us to cover, let us for the donation of school supplies. Ms. Althea Cherbin, know. It is usually held on a Saturday from 6:30 p.m. to donated backpacks with school supplies. Building 31 8:30 p.m. in the association room. Women Keeping It Real does its own thing, donating school supplies and many is an inspiring, insightful and informative social gatherothers. ing of women of all ages exchanging information, empowThe children enjoyed fun and free hot dogs, popering and encouraging each other. Join us! The atmoscorn, icies. The popular face painting/balloons by the phere is fun, the refreshments delectable and the topics Vegas. Another hit, the Bounce House, the kids stayed varied. We welcome new guests but you must be 18 and at it from noon to 6 p.m. Believe it. over to participate. Something on your mind? Let’s talk.

The entertainers Rivers Run Community Garden DJ Smooth/music; Mr. Kevin has been with us Join us Sunday, Sept. 15, from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sit back and enjoy the One Man Band of Juan Ortega, a very entertaining musician honoring Spanish Heritage Month. The breeze is nice and the view awesome. Our activities are sponsored by our city councilman, Andy King, and the Riverbay Community Relations Department along with the Rivers Run Community Garden.

The Youth Financial Workshop had its first session in August and will continue in September. During the first session, we heard some business ideas the youth presented. They were given an assignment and hope they are working on a business plan to present when we resume. We will keep you posted on the upcoming scheduled dates.

Stay tuned for “Know Your Roots” information soon.

Checks for Building 13 events should be made payable to Building 13 Assoc. Inc. and mailed to 100 Casals Place #32K, Bronx, N.Y. 10475. Contacts: Gail Sharbaan, treasurer, at 718-671-3801 or Leslie Peterson at 718-320-1370, daddpeterson@aol.com.

Our website is bldg13assoc.com or e-mail us at bthirteen.assoc@yahoo.com.

Thanks for making our team work.

—Leslie Peterson

Building 25 Association

Hi, neighbors.

There was a spill in one of our elevators, we are not perfect human beings and prone to accidents, that is a given, but your reaction after an accident is what’s most important. Debris or any other waste left unattended and unreported in elevators can pose a trip threat to other neighbors. Remember, our elevators are under surveillance and if the spill caused injury, you may have been subject to a community complaint or worse, depending on the severity of the injury.

If you are on the go, please use your cellphone to call maintenance to report the spill at 718-320-3300, press the 3 key, and then 1 key for maintenance; be sure to ask for the name of the person that answers the phone. Maintenance is available 24 hours, seven days a week.

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

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

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

“Remember, the most valuable antiques are dear old friends.” –H. Jackson Brown Jr. —Wanda Bailey

since the beginning and he can jam the music. Thank you. Voncelli/the Bartow Swingers and the Dancing Gents, Ellie Minor and the Marvelous Dancers and the rapper, Mr. Lo Green.

We were treated with Mr. Mike Miller and the martial arts demonstration. Thank you. Then there was the Velocity team and medals awarded. Section 5 teen center basketball tournament was in the courtyard, it went on for a while.

Volunteers Thank you, volunteers. Our volunteers are committed, each year more volunteers sign on, and we worked where we are needed. Grill masters Mr. Warner and Mr. Carson, thank you. The committee servers of the hot dogs, water, the volunteer coordinator, Ms. Pauline Warren, Mr. Hedgpeth, Bill Gordon, a former board president who continues to stay involved, building president, representatives and neighbors. At the end of the day, it is impossible to succeed without the help of each and every volunteer.

In memory We take the time to remember Eleanor Bailey, one who was committed to the Section 5 Family Fun Day. She was the volunteer coordinator, contact to our local politicians, prepared the waivers and registrations for the kids. She wore many hats and enjoyed what she was doing. She would offer her services and always said yes to whatever was asked of her. Thank you, Eleanor, may we all continue to strive as you did. She was the president of her building association and, yes, her people are still out serving our little ones and the community on Family Fun Day. Thank you for the memories you left us.

Mr. Robert Hedgpeth, president of the Section 5 Association, we wish you well and continue to rest and take of yourself.

—H. Overman

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Mandatory Board Training

ion, approving a resolution to sanction board members that do not attend this training session is wrong.

Director’s Viewpoint Now, some people might say that other corporations send their board members to offsite training sessions. However, do those corporations have about 1,000 cooperators paying their carrying charges on the very last business day of each month? So, my personal Who has ever heard of a board approving a resolu- thoughts are that I want to set a good example for this tion to sanction volunteer directors that do not attend a community by helping our cooperators and by watchmandatory offsite board development training session? ing how our money is spent. But, think, isn’t that why Shareholders Will Pay For This Board Training you elected us to represent you?

How does it look when our shareholders are receivBottom line: In my opinion, there is no justifiable ing an increase tomorrow, September 1, and then our reason why we need to go away to an offsite annual board has scheduled a board development training ses- training session. None! A better solution to this probsion for the weekend of October 25-27, 2019? How lem is to simply have training sessions in Bartow over is it possible to say to our shareholders that we have a weekend. Thereafter, everyone can simply go home a large budget that is being used for operations and after each day is finished. Moreover, there are no transcapital projects and then say that money is also included portation costs and hotel bills. in this budget for a weekend board development trainAlso, here is what is going to happen tomorrow, ing session?

September 1, 2019: We will get a 1.9 percent carryBut, hey, that’s only half of the story because res- ing charge increase. Then, the amount of equity to purolution 17-58 describes sanctioning directors that do chase an apartment here will increase from $4,500 to not attend this training session. In fact, here’s what $5,500 per room. But, hey, some people will say that’s resolution 17-58 states on this matter: “RESOLVED, not a big deal. But, then, we’ll get another 1.9 percent that if a director misses the annual training without a increase next year, 2020. confirmed conflict or just cause the Director’s unexNew Increase For 2021? cused absence will be published in the Co-op City As mentioned before, I think that our board will probTimes, will be considered an unexcused absence from ably approve another carrying charge increase in 2021. a regularly scheduled board meeting, and the Direc- And, I make this statement based on the resolution, 19tor may, upon a majority vote of the Board, be subject 10, that was used to create the increases for tomorrow, to additional sanctions, including suspension from the September 1, 2019, and for September 1, 2020. right to publish a Viewpoint in the Co-op City Times, Here is what this resolution says: “WHEREAS, the or to otherwise participate in board business for a period proposed budget requires two increases in carrying not to exceed 30 days.” charges as follows: a 1.9% (one point nine percent) Now, yes, the purpose of this training is to review effective July 1, 2019 and a 1.9% (one point nine perRiverbay bylaws, NYS corporate bylaws, critical River- cent) increase effective July 1, 2020 in order to mainbay resolutions, best practices, team building, and other tain a balanced budget through March 31, 2021 all submatters. But, really, what do you think about this res- ject to review, analysis and discussion with the HCR.…” olution? Do you think that board members should So, as you can see, Riverbay is clearly saying that approve two carrying charge increases and then attend we will: “maintain a balanced budget through March a mandatory offsite training session? Personally, I think 31, 2021.” However, what do you think that Riverbay that the answer should be no. Furthermore, in my opin- is going to do to maintain a balanced budget after

Daryl Johnson

March 31, 2021? Do you see the issue here? Anyway, let’s wait and see what happens.

Employee Appreciation Have you walked around Co-op City and looked at how our employees have tried to beautify our community? Now, yes, we have a lot of problems that need to be corrected with some departments. However, I think that we need to give credit to the employees that are doing a very good job and they’re doing their best to help our community. So, I want to encourage our employees to do your best work here. Thank you.

Law Enforcement Officer Suicides As you know, several NYPD officers made a decision to end their own life. And, now, their death surely has hurt their families, friends, and co-workers. In Co-op City, we have a lot of current and retired law enforcement officers that live here. These officers are our neighbors and our friends.

Therefore, like everyone here, we have to show that we care about them. So, I want to encourage everyone here to please get professional help if the thought of suicide has come up or has lingered in your mind.

We don’t want you to hurt or kill yourself. So, please call the National Suicide Hotline, 24/7, at 1-800-273TALK (1-800-273-8255) if you need help right now.

Again, we care about you and your family. Thank you.

Close What do you think about board directors and even some of their family members going to a board training session over the weekend of October 25-27 at your expense? What about this Riverbay Fund? Last week, did you read that they can request and justify the use of up to $150,000 from the Riverbay Corporation every year? Amazing, huh?

Thank you.

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

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

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

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Resolutions

(Continued from page 6)

First Reading - Resolution #19-45

BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING, DATED: August 28, 2019

WHEREAS, the Procurement Department sent out ten (10) requests for proposals for Bid 3369, a two-year contract for the printing of the Co-op City Times; and WHEREAS, two (2) proposals were received and reviewed by the Project Manager; and WHEREAS, the Project Manager, recommends that this contract be awarded to Richner Communications, as the lowest responsible bidder (Recommendation and Spreadsheet attached); and WHEREAS, prior to voting on this Resolution no Director has disclosed to the full Board any conflict of interest as required by NY Business Corporation Law Section 713.

NOW THEREFORE, LET IT BE RESOLVED: The Board approves awarding Contract # 3369 to Richner Communications not to exceed $400,000 for two (2) years be approved as submitted by Management in accordance with Board of Directors Resolution #85-16 as amended by Board of Directors Resolution #95-44 and the President is hereby authorized to execute the contract and Management is authorized to take all steps necessary to make this action effective.

First Reading - Resolution 19-44

BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING, DATED: August 28, 2019

WHEREAS, the Procurement Department solicited bids for Bid 3386 a three (3) year contract for the Commercial Rubbish Removal and Recycling to ten (10) vendors selected by the Blue book and also the internet; WHEREAS, two (2) bids from 1) Five Star Carting Inc. and 2) Waste Management were submitted and reviewed by the Project Manager; and WHEREAS, the Project Manager recommends that this contract be awarded to Waste Management as the lowest responsible bidder (See attached memo and spreadsheet).

WHEREAS, prior to voting on this Resolution no Director has disclosed to the full Board any conflict of interest as required by NY Business Corporation Law Section 713.

NOW THEREFORE, LET IT BE RESOLVED: that the proposed three (3) year Contract # 3386 with Waste Management of $525,000.00 Commercial Rubbish Removal and Recycling is approved as submitted by Management in accordance with Resolution #85-16 and as amended by Resolution #95-44.

Second Reading - Resolution #19-35

SUBMITTED BY: Kevin Lambright SECONDED BY: Michelle Marbury BOARD OF DIRECTORS’ MEETING DATED: August 28, 2019

WHEREAS, Riverbay sent out requests for proposals to 37 companies to provide bids – for RFP 3391, a two-year contract for Installation of Wood Floors and Vinyl composite Tiles based on square foot pricing; and WHEREAS, Riverbay received five (5) proposals that were reviewed by the Project Manager; and WHEREAS, the Project Manager, recommends that this contract be awarded to three bidders (Cove Improvements Inc., Durablis Solutions Inc. and KD Hercules) as the lowest responsible bidders (Recommendation and Spreadsheet attached) with Management assigning work based on the needs of Riverbay and the total work assigned not to exceed $2,000,000; and WHEREAS, prior to voting on this Resolution no Director has disclosed to the full Board any conflict of interest as required by NY Business Corporation Law Section 713.

NOW THEREFORE, LET IT BE RESOLVED: that the Board approves two-year contracts with Cove Improvements Inc. (Contract 3391A), with Durablis Solutions Inc.(Contract #3391B) and with KD Hercules (Contract # 3391C) for a total not to exceed costs of $2,000,000.00 as submitted by Management in accordance with Board of Director’s Resolution #85-16 as amended by Board of Directors Resolution #95-44 and the President is hereby authorized to execute the contract and Management is authorized to take all steps necessary to make this action effective.

YES: Berk, Feliciano, Jenkins, Johnson, Lambright, Marbury, Rice, Rosario, Sampson, Saunders NO: Cylich, Leslie, Pearson ABSTAIN: Jones ABSENT: Richardson PASSED

First Reading - Resolution #19-43

BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING, DATED: August 28, 2019

WHEREAS, Riverbay has been purchasing 9X9 wood floor tile from Mohawk Industries (a.k.a. Mohawk Carpet Distribution) as a sole source, due to the fact that we are buying direct from the manufacturer; and WHEREAS, Riverbay will continue to purchase the Mohawk 9X9 wood floor tile product at $3.37 per sq. ft.; and WHEREAS, Riverbay will also purchase the Mohawk Revwood Driftwood floor product at $1.59 per sq. ft. and Underlayment $14.61 per 100 sq. ft. as option 1. Option 2 is purchase of the RevWood Driftwood with attached pad at $1.79 per sq. ft. (memo attached); and; WHEREAS, Mohawk agrees to hold noted pricing for each product for one year and any price increase after the first year shall not exceed 2% for either Mohawk products; and WHEREAS, prior to voting on this Resolution no Director has disclosed to the full Board any conflict of interest as required by NY Business Corporation Law Section 713.

NOW THEREFORE, LET IT BE RESOLVED: that the proposed contract #3422 with Mohawk Industries for Mohawk products for two (2) years not to exceed $5,000,000 plus tax, and a one (1) year extension option of $2,000,000 be approved as recommended by Management in accordance with the Board of Directors Resolution #85-16 and amended by Board of Directors Resolution #9544 and the President is hereby authorized to execute the contract and Management is authorized to take all steps necessary to make this action effective.

Second Reading - Resolution #19-21 (revised)

SUBMITTED BY: Jerome L. Rice SECONDED BY: Linda Berk, Cheryl Jenkins BOARD OF DIRECTORS’ MEETING DATED: August 28, 2019

WHEREAS, Riverbay is committed to granting reasonable accommodations to its “no-pets” rule when such accommodations may be necessary to afford people with disabilities the equal opportunity to use and enjoy their dwellings as required by federal, state and local law; and WHEREAS, Riverbay guidelines require that disabled persons who are granted an accommodation from the “no-pets” rule must comply with all state and local animal laws except when such laws are preempted by the Fair Housing Act or the Americans with Disabilities Act or the owner is entitled to a reasonable accommodation; and WHEREAS, for the health and safety of all residents owners of dogs must annually provide to management proof of compliance with state and local animal laws, including but not limited to licensing and vaccination requirements or be subject to a $250 community complaint WHEREAS, HCR Regulations allow charges to be imposed for unusual administrative costs caused by repeated negligence or willful acts of cooperators and charged as additional rent, subject to prior approval of DHCR; and WHEREAS, On May 19, 2016 the Board approved, via Resolution #16-22, community complaint fine “(HH) Failure to abide by the New York City Animal Waste & Leash Law -$250.00;” and WHEREAS, The Board recommends that this fine be expanded to include “all other state and local animal laws including but not limited to the licensing and vaccination of dogs and other animals – $250.00.”

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that subject to DHCR approval, the Board approves the following revision to Co-op City community complaint fines: (HH) Failure to abide by the New York City Animal Waste & Leash Law and all other state and local laws, including but not limited to, the licensing and vaccination of dogs and other animals – $250.00;” and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, Owners of animals must annually provide management with proof of compliance with state and local animal laws including but not limited to the licensing and vaccination of dogs and other animals or be subject to a $250 community complaint; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That Management and the President are directed to take all necessary action to carry out this Resolution; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Resolution shall take effect sixty (60) days after DHCR approval.

YES: Berk, Cylich, Feliciano, Jenkins, Jones, Lambright, Marbury, Pearson, Rice, Rosario, Sampson, Saunders NO: Johnson, Leslie ABSENT: Richardson PASSED See page 14 for more Resolutions

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Resolutions

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Second Reading - Resolution #19-31

SUBMITTED BY: Andrea Leslie SECONDED BY: Jerome Rice BOARD OF DIRECTORS’ MEETING DATED: August 28, 2019

WHEREAS, Riverbay Corporation is seeking to replace the stairwell exit glass with diamond wire and extrusions for the stairwell exit doors in the high-rise buildings; and WHEREAS, The Procurement Department sent out an informal bid requests to five (5) companies; and WHEREAS, three (3) responsive bids were submitted and reviewed by the Project Manager; and WHEREAS, Management recommends the Board approve Contract # 3389 to Keystone Window as the lowest responsible bidder for the Purchase of the Stairwell Exit Glass Diamond Wire & Extrusions. (See attached February 21, 2019 memo from Project Manager); and WHEREAS, prior to voting on this Resolution no Director has disclosed to the full Board any conflict of interest as required by NY Business Corporation Law Section 713”.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the proposed contract #3389 with Keystone Window for the not to exceed cost of $275,000.00 be approved as recommended by Management in accordance with the Board of Directors Resolution #85-16 and amended by Board of Directors Resolution #95-44 and the President is hereby authorized to execute the contract and Management is authorized to take all steps necessary to make this action effective.

YES: Berk, Cylich, Feliciano, Jenkins, Johnson, Lambright, Leslie, Rice, Rosario, Sampson, Saunders NO: Jones, Marbury, Pearson ABSENT: Richardson PASSED

Lease Resolution #19-34 SUBMITTED BY: Kevin Lambright, Francine Reva Jones SECONDED BY: Cheryl Jenkins BOARD OF DIRECTORS’ MEETING DATED: August 28, 2019

WHEREAS, In 2005 Riverbay contracted with Bargold Storage Systems, LLC for the installation and leasing of 988 storage units; and WHEREAS, On February 8, 2012 Riverbay extended the 2005 Agreement until July 31, 2019; and WHEREAS, Management now recommends an extension of the Agreement until July 31, 2029 with the following amendments: (i) Riverbay’s present monthly costs of $11,690 per month will not increase during the ten year extension. (ii) Bargold will, at no cost to Riverbay, repair or replace 70 damaged storage units during the term of the extension as selected by Riverbay. (iii) Delete the requirement for Riverbay to pay liquidated damages at the end of the extension period. (iv) Bargold will install additional new storage units at a cost to Riverbay of $1,000 per unit and upon installation the units will be property of Riverbay; and WHEREAS, Prior to voting on this Resolution no Director has disclosed to the full Board any conflict of interest as required by the New York Business Corporation Law Section 713.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, That the Board approves extending the Bargold Equipment Lease from August 1, 2019 to July 31, 2029 upon the terms negotiated by Riverbay; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the President is authorized to sign all agreements relating to the extended Agreement with Bargold and that Management is directed to take all actions to implement the terms of this Resolution.

YES: Berk, Cylich, Feliciano, Jenkins, Jones, Lambright, Leslie, Marbury, Pearson, Rice, Rosario, Sampson, Saunders NO: Johnson ABSENT: Richardson PASSED

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Second Reading - Resolution #19-32

SUBMITTED BY: Sonia Feliciano SECONDED BY: Cheryl Jenkins, Francine Reva Jones BOARD OF DIRECTORS’ MEETING DATED: August 28, 2019

WHEREAS, the Procurement Department solicited bids for Bid 3361, a two (2) year contract for the Emergency Plumbing and Gas Repairs as needed to twenty (20) vendors selected by the Blue book and also the internet; WHEREAS, three (3) bids from 1) Express Plumbing, 2) Noble Mechanical and 3) Maxwell Plumbing/Mechanical were submitted and reviewed by the Project Manager; and WHEREAS, the Project Manager recommends that this contract be awarded to Express Plumbing Sewer & Water Main Corp. as the lowest responsible bidder (See attached Recommendation and spreadsheet).

WHEREAS, prior to voting on this Resolution no Director has disclosed to the full Board any conflict of interest as required by NY Business Corporation Law Section 713.

NOW THEREFORE, LET IT BE RESOLVED: that the proposed two (2) year Contract # 3361 with Express Plumbing Sewer & Water Main Corp. in the amount of $250,000.00 per year for the Emergency Plumbing and Gas Repairs as needed is approved as submitted by Management in accordance with Resolution #85-16 and as amended by Resolution #95-44.

YES: Berk, Feliciano, Jenkins, Johnson, Jones, Lambright, Marbury, Rice, Rosario, Sampson, Saunders NO: Cylich, Leslie, Pearson ABSENT: Richardson PASSED

Second Reading - Resolution #19-33

SUBMITTED BY: Linda Berk SECONDED BY: Claudia Sampson BOARD OF DIRECTORS’ MEETING DATED: August 28, 2019

WHEREAS, Riverbay Corporation will install secured pay stations in absence of garage attendants, which will accept cash, coin, and credit cards and will also provide change, thereby eliminating the need for attendants to handle cash. The pay stations will be equipped with video intercoms. Pay stations are related to the current Amano Garage access and revenue control system, and therefore must be provided by Amano McGann; and WHEREAS, Management recommends the Board approve Contract # 3382 to Amano McGann as the lowest responsible bidder in the amount not to exceed $575,703.78 for the purchase of the Ten (10) pay stations for the Eight (8) garages in Co-op City. (See attached June 3, 2019 memo from Danielle O’Connor) WHEREAS, prior to voting on this Resolution no Director has disclosed to the full Board any conflict of interest as required by NY Business Corporation Law Section 713.”

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, The Board approves awarding Contract # 3382 to Amano McGann as the lowest responsible bidder in the amount not to exceed $575,703.78, for the purchase of the Ten (10) Pay Stations for the Eight (8) garages in Co-op City; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the President is authorized to sign this Contract and Management is directed to take all necessary orders to comply with this Resolution.

YES: Berk, Cylich, Feliciano, Jenkins, Johnson, Jones, Lambright, Leslie, Marbury, Pearson, Rice, Rosario, Sampson, Saunders ABSENT: Richardson PASSED

Lease Resolution #19-36

SUBMITTED BY: Claudia Sampson, Linda Berk SECONDED BY: Cheryl Jenkins BOARD OF DIRECTORS’ MEETING DATED: August 28, 2019

WHEREAS, Greater Love Refuge Ministries Inc. has requested a lease from Riverbay Corporation for the premises at 900 Co-op City Blvd, Bronx, New York, to be used as a Church; and WHEREAS, the term of the lease is 3 years with a 3 year renewal option and annual rental rates are within the provisions of Resolution #85-16 as amended

by Resolution #95-44; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the lease agreement for the premises at 900 Co-op City Blvd, Bronx, New York, by and between Riverbay Corporation, Owner, and Greater Love Refuge Ministries Inc., Tenant, containing the terms as negotiated by Riverbay Corporation’s management is hereby approved as submitted by management in accordance with Resolution #85-16 as amended by Resolution #95-44; and be it FURTHER RESOLVED, that the President of the Corporation is authorized to sign the lease agreement and related documents on behalf of Riverbay Corporation.

YES: Berk, Cylich, Feliciano, Jenkins, Johnson, Jones, Lambright, Marbury, Pearson, Rice, Rosario, Sampson, Saunders ABSTAIN: Leslie ABSENT: Richardson PASSED

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First Reading - Resolution #19-46

BOARD OF DIRECTORS, MEETING DATED: August 28, 2019

WHEREAS, Riverbay’s Restoration Department uses Henry 660 Floor Adhesive for installation of Wood & VCT floors; WHEREAS, Procurement sent out eleven (11) request for proposals for bid 3397, Purchase of Henry 660 Floor Adhesive; WHEREAS, three bids were received and evaluated and Home Depot proposed the lowest cost of $86.50 per 4 gallon pail; WHEREAS, Riverbay will order approximately 5,760 pails over a two year period with the capability to order more or less according to the needs of the Flooring Department; WHEREAS, the Project Manager recommends the contract be awarded to Home Depot as the lowest responsible bidder; and WHEREAS, prior to voting on this Resolution no Director has disclosed to the full Board any conflict of interest as required by NY Business Corporation Law Section 713.

NOW THEREFORE, LET IT BE RESOLVED: that Riverbay enter into a 2 year Contract #3397 with The Home Depot for a not to exceed cost of $500,000.00 plus tax be approved as submitted by Management in accordance with Board of Directors Resolution 85-16 and as amended by Board of Directors Resolution 95-44 and the President is hereby authorized to execute the contract and Management is authorized to take all steps necessary to make this action effective; and be it FURTHER RESOLVED, that the President of the Corporation is authorized to sign the contract and related documents on behalf of Riverbay Corporation.

Amended Emergency Resolution #19-37 SUBMITTED BY: Linda Berk SECONDED BY: Claudia Sampson & Angelo Rosario BOARD OF DIRECTORS’ MEETING: August 28, 2019

WHEREAS, Riverbay has been incurring delays in renovating vacant apartments and incurring financial losses from not collecting carrying charges from such apartments; and WHEREAS, In August 2017 Management initiated a pilot program for contractors to provide turnkey renovations of vacant apartments; and WHEREAS, During the pilot program unsatisfactory contractors were removed, new contractors added and those who performed well were assigned additional apartments; and WHEREAS, In the first phase of the pilot program bids were solicited on an apartment by apartment basis but contractors reported this was cumbersome and it was not cost effective for them to inspect each vacant apartment; and WHEREAS, In the second phase bidders submitted flat rate apartment prices using a Floor Layout Master Turnkey Apartment Pricing Sheet; and WHEREAS, Over 250 apartments have been successfully renovated under the turnkey pilot program using individual purchase orders. Management now requests Board approval to award contracts to turnkey contractors using Riverbay’s standard short form of contract with the prices that each contractor bid on the Floor Layout Master Turnkey Apartment Pricing Sheet and that such contracts that exceed HCR’s regulatory limit be approved by the Board and HCR; WHEREAS, Management has found that the following five turnkey contractors have delivered acceptable apartment renovation work: Cove Improvements, LLC, DuraBlis Solutions, Inc., K.D. Hercules, Inc., Perennial Construction Solutions, and Rainier Restoration, LLC; and WHEREAS, prior to voting on this Resolution no Director has disclosed to the full Board any conflict of interest as required by NY Business Corporation Law Section 713.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, That notwithstanding Board of Directors Resolution #85-16 as amended by Board of Directors Resolution #9544 that the Board approves apartment turnkey renovation contracts as recommended by Management for a two-year term per contract, and a not to exceed cost of $400,000 per contract, beginning September 1st, 2019, with Cove Improvements, LLC-Contract # 3425(A); DuraBlis Solutions, Inc.-Contract #3425(B); K.D. Hercules, Inc.-Contract #3425(C); Perennial Construction Solutions- Contract #3425(D); and Rainier Restoration LLC-Contract #3425 (E); and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Management is directed to prepare and present the Board with a detailed analysis of the pilot program within ninety (90) days of the date of this Resolution; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Management is authorized and directed to pay, within the confines of the approved budget, the outstanding purchase orders for the pilot program; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the President is hereby authorized to execute the contracts and Management is authorized to take all steps necessary to make this action effective.

YES: Berk, Feliciano, Jenkins, Jones, Lambright, Marbury, Pearson, Rosario, Sampson NO: Cylich, Johnson, Leslie ABSTAIN: Rice, Saunders ABSENT: Richardson PASSED

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Emergency Resolution #19-39

SUMITTED BY: Linda Berk SECONDED BY: Claudia Sampson, Michelle Marbury, Rod Saunders BOARD OF DIRECTORS’ MEETING, DATED: August 28, 2019

WHEREAS: Co-op City’s property includes acres of undeveloped and inaccessible waterfront frontage; and WHEREAS: the health benefits for time spent in parks was the basis for the visionary creation of New York’s Central Park; and WHEREAS: The quality of life for Co-op City residents would benefit from the development of Riverbay property for a residents’ waterfront park along the Hutchinson River in the area between the Little League fields and the Construction trailers .

NOW THEREFORE, LET IT BE RESOLVED: that Management is directed to produce a report on the phased development and maintenance of a roughly four acre waterfront park for Co-op City residents along the Hutchinson River in the area between the Little League fields and the Construction Trailers. The report should include projected costs and the ability to break ground in 2019; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Management shall provide the first draft of this report within 90 days of the passage of this Resolution and every 30 days thereafter until substantial completion of the waterfront park; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Board’s Construction Committee shall provide oversight and update the Board on Management’s compliance with this Resolution.

YES: Berk, Cylich, Jenkins, Johnson, Jones, Lambright, Leslie, Marbury, Pearson, Rice, Rosario, Sampson, Saunders ABSTAIN: Feliciano ABSENT: Richardson PASSED

Second Reading - Resolution #19-41

SUBMITTED BY: Kevin Lambright SECONDED BY: Mary Pearson BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING, DATED:

WHEREAS, the Procurement Department solicited companies for pricing for Bid 3394 (REBID), Asbestos Abatement - Flooring; and WHEREAS, Riverbay received six (6) proposals which were reviewed by the Project Manager; and WHEREAS, Project Manager recommends ESG Environmental Services Group as the lowest responsible non-union bidder (recommendation attached); and WHEREAS, prior to voting on this Resolution no Director has disclosed to the full Board any conflict of interest as required by NY Business Corporation Law Section 713.

NOW THEREFORE, LET IT BE RESOLVED: that the proposed contract 3394 (REBID) with ESG Environmental Services Group, not to exceed $6,900,000 based on non-union unit pricing for a 3 year period be approved as recommended

by Management in accordance with the Board of Directors Resolution #85-16 and amended by Board of Directors Resolution #95-44 and the President is hereby authorized to execute the contract and Management is authorized to take all steps necessary to make this action effective.

YES: Feliciano, Jones, Lambright, Marbury, Sampson, Saunders NO: Cylich, Jenkins, Johnson, Leslie, Pearson, Rice ABSTAIN: Berk, Rosario ABSENT: Richardson PASSED

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Broun Place Townhouse Association

Labor Day is upon us already! The summer went so fast. We hope yours was rewarding. In just a few days school will be opening. Please be mindful of students’ safety and everything that goes along with school opening. As the new year begins, we wish success to the students and their families.

Neighbors, check out the renovated dumpster bins in our dumpster pad. Please take note, they are designated, cleaned and have wheels. Thank you to the building and grounds department. Recently, our bins have been in a terrible condition. These come as a welcome relief.

Your Executive Committee distributed MTA petitions and questionnaires last Saturday for collection and submission to the MTA ad hoc committee. They are due today and will be delivered to Bartow Administration. If you need more or a new one, please contact 31B ASAP. Please take note of the beautiful floral centerpiece of Broun Place cul-de-sac. It is exceptional and couldn’t have been accomplished without the caring work of Mr. Walker and team summer intern. Mr. Walker and team have done excellent work in keeping lake Broun Place drained. Our residents truly appreciate this.

Welcome to new cooperators in 30A and 4A. New residents please follow rules, especially regarding BBQ — only electric grills — and taking newspapers in. Uncovered mattresses were dumped in our dumpster pad. Mattresses must be wrapped to be discarded properly.

Any information on the doers, submit a note to 31B. Regarding the red garbage can, its lid needs to remain on.

Vacations are still going on. Do not turn off the convector when out of town. If you are worried about drips or leaks, place a tray under each convector. Do turn off electrical plug strips when you leave for days at a time.

Our first meeting in September will be an election meeting. All members of Broun Place Townhouse Association are eligible to vote.

Membership in the association is required to run and vote. Dues are $12 a household. You can pay by check or cash to our treasurer, 22A. If you wish to run for office, place a note in 31B. Disposing of kitchen garbage in pedestrian cans brings bugs and mice. Bring it to the main dumpster sites and follow the recycling color chart. Clothes need to go into recycling bins. There are rules for household items like microwaves, freezers and refrigerators – check with CSO if you have questions.

Check out the “Totsie” artifacts from Freedomland. They are located in front of the bagel shop and Dunkin Donuts at Bartow Avenue. Thank you, Mr. Friedman, for the donation of these artifacts.

Our Broun Place Executive Committee wishes David Garcia and John Roberts a steady recovery and many good days ahead.

Birthday greetings to all born in September.

Please contact us regarding publishing tidings.

Keep dancing and we guarantee happy days ahead!

—Eva Kindaichi-Lazaar

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Building 9 Association

Greetings, Building 9 family!

The Building 9 Association will be back in session in September. New year, new focus.

Your Executive Board is eager to get back into the swing of things.

Sadly, our Ms. Olga Cavalcante suffered an unfortunate fall. Ms. Olga is coming along well. We wish her a speedy recovery.The Annual Senior Picnic hosted by Assemblyman Michael Benedetto at the Surf Club was an absolutely wonderful affair. Thank you, Assemblyman Michael Benedetto! Also, we thank Dinora Tirado, Shirley Wells, Wanda Randall, Rosemary Bailey, and Leslie Peterson for joining us at the Building 9 Association table.

The Black Forum Emergency Food Pantry is open to those in need on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 a.m. - Noon, and Thursday evenings from 5 - 7 p.m. for those in need. Please bring your photo identification which includes your address including the 10475 zip code.

August 20 Tunes on Tuesday was so much fun. Our neighbor, Ayanna, the band, the back-up singers, the dancers. Thank you Linda Holley, Shirley Wells, Jackie Lattie, Mr. Blue and Vivian Burrus for representing us on the greenway.

This past week, Vivian Burrus and I harvested Serrano Peppers at the Rivers Run Community Garden, then delivered the harvest to Bronx Green Up at the New York Botanical Garden.

We will have ‘Da Bronx’ hot sauce for you very soon.

A child’s coloring set was found in the lobby.

“Don’t react to toxic people. Not giving them the reaction they desperately seek is far more powerful.” –Clarence Darrow Building 9 Association ladies enjoying Tunes on Tuesdays —Linda Collins

Baptist Church

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

Please note, during the summer, there will be one worship wervice on Sunday at 9 a.m.

Summer hours will remain through Sunday, Sept. 8. Beginning Sunday, Sept. 15, we will return to having two worship services, at 8 a.m. and 11 a.m.

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

Our telephone number is 718-320-3774.

Visit us on the web at coopcitybaptistchurch.org.

Wednesday noon day service and all Bible classes are on hiatus for the summer and will return in September. All prayer services are also on hiatus for the summer and will return in September. Sunday school for children and adults is also suspended for the summer and will resume Sunday, Sept. 15 at 9:15 a.m.

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

Sunday, Sept. 8, is National Grandparents Day. Yes, Grandparents Day is a national holiday. The United States Congress passed legislation proclaiming the first Sunday after Labor Day as National Grandparents Day. The proclamation was signed by President Jimmy Carter Aug. 3,

1978. September was chosen to signify the autumn years of life. The official flower for Grandparents Day is the “Forget Me Not.” There are three purposes for National Grandparents Day: 1. To honor grandparents.

2. To give grandparents an opportunity to show love for their children’s children.

3. To help children become aware of the strength, information and guidance older people can offer.

Remember to reach out to your grandparents on Grandparent’s Day. Join the Scholarship Ministry on a trip to Mount Rushmore, the Badlands and Black Hills of South Dakota on July 17, 2020. The trip includes motor coach transportation, 10 nights lodging, 18 meals, visits to the spectacular Badlands National Park, to the Mount Rushmore National Memorial and much more.

The cost for double occupancy is $1,145. A $100, nonrefundable deposit is due on or before Oct. 27, 2019. For reservations or additional information, call 718-379-0541, 718-671-1271, 718-671-1918 or 917-612-1245.

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

—Hattie L. Lucas

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Co-op City Working Families Party

See you in September Co-op City Working Families/Indivisible group will be tabling at the Section 5 Community Fair next Saturday, Sept. 7. Maps of a bus redesign option that could save Co-op City’s bus system will be on display. Come on by, say “hi,” be converted and lend your support. The bus line you save may be your own! Or your mom’s, or your granddad’s, or your kids,’ or…

Summer break Want to reach out to an elected official? In the summer, these three tend to reach right back. In fact, you’ll probably see all three at the above mentioned Section 5 Community Fair on Saturday, Sept. 7. It’s “The Second Biggest Fair in the Bronx,” so you might have to endure a ton of fun before you reach the WFP table!

NYC District 12 Councilman Andy L. King; Andy.King@council.nyc.gov; 135 Einstein Loop, room 44, Bronx, N.Y. 10475; 718-684-5509 State Assemblyman Michael Benedetto, benedettom@nyassembly.gov; 177 Dreiser Loop, room 12, Bronx, N.Y. 10475; 718-320-2220, 718-892-2235, 518-455-5296 State Sen. Jamaal Bailey, bailey@nysenate.gov; 959 East 233rd St., Bronx, N.Y. 10466-3207; 718-547-8854 The Co-op City Working Families Mission As progressives, Co-op City Working Families members work to elect the most progressive candidates possible who will stand in the way of all regressive legislation.

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

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

Next meeting We meet monthly in the Einstein Community Center on third Tuesdays at 7, usually in room 35, from September to June. Watch this space for details. Remember, you don’t have to have a family or a job to join Working Families, you can be single or retired and still join the Co-op City Working Families Party. All progressives are welcome. Feel free to text 718-219-2211 or email mpjazz@optonline.net anytime at all.

—Mary Pearson

Black Forum of Co-op City

Emergency food pantry The pantry is operating at 920 Baychester Ave., Building 1A. The pantry faces the yellow schoolhouse and basketball court at the back of the building. We are open Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, 10 a.m. to noon. We also open 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Thursdays until Sept. 12 for working guests who cannot come during the day. Pantry guests do not have to be affiliated with a church or place of worship to receive food support. We are not affiliated with any state agency/program and do not share your personal information with anyone.

Guests must live within 10475 due to budget constraints and food shortage.

Please bring an up-to-date photo ID when registering or picking up food for the first time. The only accepted ID is the ID NYC card or a non- or driver’s license.

Your ID must show a 10475 address. Bring three clean, doubled shopping bags and a shopping cart. Guests will be issued a card that must be shown on every visit in order to pick up food. Canned food pick-up occurs on a 30-day rotation, once a month.

Those who have registered but have not picked up food by Sept. 3 will be removed from our rosters. We need to make room for others wanting to register.

Light bulbs will be distributed at 920 Baychester Ave. to current registered pantry guests, one pack of four per household: Section 5 on Tuesday, Aug. 27, from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.; Section 2, 3, 4 on Thursday, Aug. 29, from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.; Section 1 on Thursday, Sept. 5, from 1 p.m. 2 p.m. Guests can only pick up bulbs on their designated day/time and must bring their pantry card to receive bulbs, no exceptions. Quantities are limited, first come first served. The first 154 households per section will receive the bulbs.

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

Harrah’s Casino Trip Join us Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019, for a trip to Harrah’s Casino in Chester, Pennsylvania. The cost is $45 and is due by Sept. 20, 2019. We are collecting money now. You are welcome to bring the money to the pantry during hours of operation, listed above. Rebate: TBA. No refunds. Call 917-209-5334 or 718-320-0033 if you have questions.

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

—D. Illis

National Council of Negro Women, Inc.

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

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

Economic empowerment and professional development Join NCNW Co-op City Section at our career forum Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., room 31, Bartow Center. Open to all but main focus will be for young adults just entering the workforce and those older making a midlife career change. Please register at eventbrite.com/e/land-the-job-excel-at-thejob-develop-your-career-tickets-69417484565 by Sept. 7th.

School supplies In order to support the children in our neighborhood shelter, we will be collecting pencils and other school supplies in room 14 of Dreiser Loop Saturday, Aug. 31, from 10 a.m. to noon.

Save the date Mark Sept. 28, 2019, on your calendars now. On that date, NCNW will have our community health fair in room 31, Bartow Community Center, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Mammography van from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. but you must register in advance at 917-319-6758. We will have health information, blood pressure screening, prizes, exercise and more.

Book club Our book discussions will resume on Oct. 12 at 4 p.m. in room 11, Dreiser Center. We are all reading “The Sun Does Shine” by Anthony Ray Hinton. This Oprah’s Book Club Summer 2018 selection will be the first book we will discuss.

NCNW Northeast Regional Leadership Training Conference Sections from the northeastern United States, including New York, New Jersey, Connecticut and Massachusetts will attend the NCNW Northeast Regional Leadership Training Conference Friday to Sunday, Dec. 6 to 8, 2019, at the Westchester Hilton in Rye. We will discuss such topics as membership, section operations, protocol, programs and finance. All members of NCNW Co-op City Section are invited to help plan, create, organize and serve as an integral part of the Leadership Steering Committee.

Nutrition tips Our Health Committee chairman, Sheila Richburg, has some good suggestions for healthier eating, even “on the go.” Have a big vegetable salad with low-calorie salad dressing when eating out. Make healthy choices at fast food restaurants; try grilled chicken instead of a cheeseburger. Order a fruit salad instead of ice cream or cake.

Membership meeting Our next meeting will be Sunday, Sept. 8, in room 11, Dreiser Community Center, at 3 p.m.

—Joyce M. Howard

We are shareholders, not tenants!

Become involved in your building association!

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Co-op City NAACP

National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, Co-op City Chapter, 135 Einstein Loop, room #36, Bronx, New York 10475; 718-320-3210; email: naacpccity2210@gmail.com.

The 11th NAACP National Convention theme: “When we fight. We Win!” Our mission is to ensure the political, educational, social, and economic equality of rights of all persons and to eliminate race-based discrimination. And we’ve been doing it since 1909. The NAACP programs are federal advocacy, education, economic opportunity, criminal justice, health, and environmental and climate justice.

Save the Date: Fifth annual Community Service Awards Dance, Saturday, Sept. 21, at 135 Einstein Community Center, room 45, 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. Advance: $40.

Sept. 15th – 50th annual African Day Parade, Harlem, NY. Membership Meeting: Sunday, Sept. 15 at 3 p.m., Einstein Center, room #36. All welcomed. Bring a guest.

NAACP 83rd NYS annual convention – Oct. 5-7 to be held in Crowne Plaza, White Plains, NY. Contact office for further information.

Honoree spotlight: In the coming weeks we will feature bio highlights about the honorees. This year’s 2019 Community Service Award Honorees are Carlton “Chuck” Berkley, Ronald J. Hartridge, Francine “Reva” Jones, Lori Melton, Leah Richardson, Virginia Stewart and the youth honorees are Stephen Oyunbiyi, Ricki-Lee Riley and JeanPierre Santiago.

We are proud to honor Co-op City youth residents Stephen Ogunbiyi, Ricki-Lee Riley and Jean-Pierre Santiago, as they show much promise in the pathways before them. These youth have been nominated by members of the community and their school, for values of community service that they’ve demonstrated. As a community, we lift them higher and encourage them to achieve even more!

We look forward to celebrating all honorees at our event on Sept. 21, 2019.

Come out and be part of this celebration of our community. For tickets and table reservations, please call 718320-3210 or visit the branch office.

—Jerome Rice

Section 5 Fun Day 50-meter race winners with politicians and friends.

MTA Real-Time Service Updates

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For weekend subway service changes, visit web.mta.info/weekender.

Building 21 Association

“21 Achievements” and a great celebration Our last building association meeting was really enjoyable. President Kevin Lambright surprised us with food and libation fit for the kings and queens that we all are. Besides being a well-attended event, we celebrated milestones made by the 21 Association. We understand the building associations are our strongest or our weakest link to a thriving community. Which would you prefer; to be weak and divided or strong and united? Remember, we have elevated four shareholders to the position of Riverbay Board Director through the years. No small feat,

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Velocity Track Club

On Saturday, Aug. 17, Velocity Track Club New York hosted the 50-meter races at Co-op City’s annual Section 5 Fun Day. It was a lovely day with entertainment, music, face painting, bouncing house, popcorn, hotdogs, water, candy, school supplies and more. Plus, everything was free. We had races for ages 3 years old to 14 years old and the children were very competitive. The top three athletes in their age division and gender received medals.

These children demonstrated great talent and if they join Velocity Track Club, they will get much better.

Velocity Track Club had its annual orientation Thursday, Aug. 22 with a great turnout and we are looking forward working with our new athletes. The first day of practice was Monday, Aug. 26 for the new athletes, if all paperwork was completed. If you are interested in this amazing team but, unfortunately missed orientation, please contact me.

We truly appreciate all the generous donation we’ve received from the Building 13 Association, Section 5 Association and our special couple from Section Five who wishes to stay anonymous. Velocity Track Club New York is a 501C3 not-for profit. One hundred percent of your donation will go toward helping our children. Support your youth, so they can continue to do great things!

It takes a village to raise a family!

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

—Coach Winston Dinkins

Co-op City Sports

accomplished only by Building 21. We are proud of you, Building 21. Keep up the good work and let’s help our shareholder friends and neighbors from all buildings and townhouses rise up and get involved.

In a thriving community, the key word is…

Are you a member of the African American Association? Join us today in the healing drum circle. Come out to the Section 1 Greenway, not far from the stage.

We’ll be drumming in a circle around a tree from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Watch that tree grows big and strong and beautiful, just like our community can. Are you a member of the Spanish American Community Club, the Ghanaian Association of Co-op City, Young Israel of Co-op City, the NAACP: Co-op City Branch, the National Council of Negro Women: Co-op City Branch, your building association, the Velocity Track Club, the tennis program, the Section 4 Partnership of Co-op City? Are you a member of any of the clubs and associations that welcome all of us? There are some that say there are not enough activities in our community. The list you have just read is but a smattering of the list of clubs and organizations that have regular activities and events that take place in right here in Co-op City. The element that is missing is more involvement by you, the people, namely adults and their children or grandchildren or nieces and nephews. The message here is, get involved. Get our youth involved. Let us stop complaining and become an even more effective and active part of this grand landscape of ethnicity. The key word is involvement.

Our next 21 Association gathering will be Thursday, Sept. 26 You are invited to come, from all buildings. Questions regarding the 21 Association? Email 21association@gmail.com or call 347-504-1821. Attend the monthly meetings every fourth Thursday in the Gathering Room in the rear of the B-section, 120 Bellamy Loop, at 7 p.m.

We are dedicated to the empowerment of every shareholder in Co-op City Each one of us, multiplied by all of us, equals a force for good. See you around the neighborhood!

—Michelle Marbury

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Rivers Run Community Garden

It is almost time for the school children to visit the garden and to us, it is the best time of the year. This semester, our student visitors will plant tulips to go next to the daffodils planted by our previous visitors so, in the spring, we will have ongoing bursts of color. In addition, we are ready with Garden Bingo, Compost Corner, and other fun-filled activities. It is always a pleasure hosting and providing Rivers Run as an out outdoor learning environment. Call us and set up a date for your school’s visit.

Speaking of fun, we invite you to come on over to the garden for a Paint and Social session Sept. 7 beginning at 3 p.m. On Sept. 15, Juan Ortega will help us celebrate Spanish American Heritage Month by filling the garden with music and good cheer. See you there!

Please tell your friends and family about this amazing place, where we not only grow fruits and vegetables, we grow knowledge and friendships. Rivers Run Community Garden is a movement toward improved mental and physical health.

We provide all types of workshops including nutrition, meditation, edible and medicinal wilds identification, planting, building and crafting. We are the outdoor classroom for the local schools, daycares as well as residents and neighbors.

We are a place of beauty and peace. Visit. Stay. Experience us.

Event dates (All are welcome): Saturday, Sept. 7 – Paint and Chat at 3 p.m.

Sept. 15 – Juan Ortega at 3 p.m.

Beginning May 1, 2019, Rivers Run is open: Tuesday – 4 p.m. to dusk Wednesdays & Fridays – 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Saturdays & Sundays – 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Membership requirements: $20 per year fee and 20 hours of work. There is a waiting list for beds. Members who are actively fulfilling the 20 hours of volunteer work requirement are moved up on the waiting list. Volunteers are welcome.

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

—Gail Sharbaan

Section 4 Partnership

Fundraising time The Section 4 Partnership is raising funds for its third annual Christmas caroling event. Saturday, Dec. 14, 2019, we will have our Christmas parade and hopefully you will be there along with us. Have you seen the 50th Anniversary T-Shirts with the Section 4 Partnership logo on the back? They are beautiful and on sale now. Come support our fundraiser, be a part of the parade and ride the Christmas parade float. Information is available by emailing section4partnership@gmail.com or calling 347-915-4930. All are welcome to participate.

About the Section 4 Partnership The Section 4 Partnership is comprised of every building in Co-op City that makes up the sectional geographic referred to as Co-op City’s Section 4 — Building 20 - Asch Loop; Building 21 - Bellamy Loop; Building 22 – Co-op City Boulevard; buildings 23, 24, 25 - Benchley Place; the Adler Place Townhouses; the Asch Loop Townhouses and the Broun Place Townhouses. Come and get involved.

Email: section4partnership@gmail.com. Phone: 347-915-4939.

Making an important and positive impact Help us continue this positive effort and reap the benefits of a united community. The Section 4 Partnership is making an important impact on the community of Co-op City each time we show up for events like Pioneer Day, the MTA rallies, July 3 fireworks, Hoops and Beats, The Ice Cream Social, the grand opening of the Section 4 basketball courts and other notable events, meetings and gatherings. You don’t have to live in Section 4. You are already an important member of this team. You are a shareholder. Let’s show up! Let’s get it done!

—Michelle Marbury

Goose Island Seniors

Mambo Italiano: Thursday, Sept. 5, at the Westchester Broadway Theatre, Elmsford. This Thursday, the bus is leaving from our three usual bus stops: Einstein Loop, 9 a.m.; Asch Loop at 9:10 a.m. by library, and Dreiser Loop at 9:20 a.m. by hardware store. If you are on the waiting list, please give me a call, 718379-9613. Looking forward to seeing you.

Goose Island Seniors get-together: Saturday, Sept. 14. Members only in our Section 5, Einstein Center, club room 39. Members may bring a person or two.

It’s a cover dish party so bring your favorite dish or donate something to eat or drink. $5 donation at the door if no donation of food is given. Let’s party. Sing, play games, win prizes, etc. Time: noon.

Wind Creek (Sands) Casino: Thursday, Oct. 17, at Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Price: $40. Time: 8:30 a.m. from Einstein Loop, 8:40 a.m. from Asch Loop and 8:50 a.m. from Dreiser Loop. More information will follow. Call today. Seats are going fast.

Bingo: Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Time: 1:15 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Members only, in our club room 39. Admission, $5 for 3 cards, 12 games and jackpot. Extra cards are 25¢ each. Sunday bingo will be the fourth Sunday, Sept.

22. All are welcome, you don’t have to be a member.

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

To all members: Happy Birthday to our members who celebrate their birthday in the month of September: Mary Smith, Patricia Harris, Alma Alequin, Veratta Rhames, Bettie Ward, Joyce Wilson and Beryl Hines.

Note: Call Ann or Stephen at Goose Island Seniors 718-379-9613 or visit us at the Section 5 Community Center, 135 Einstein Loop, room 39, Bronx, N.Y. 10475. Office hours: Monday to Friday, 10 a.m. to noon. Monday, Wednesday and Friday noon to 8 p.m., and Tuesday and Thursday evenings, 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Stephen cell: 347-847-1941.

Good health to all.

—Stephen Roberts Sr.

Pentecostal Tabernacle

Pentecostal Tabernacle is located at 100 Co-op City Blvd., Building 22A, Bronx, NY 10475 You are invited to attend services on the following days: Sunday school for all age groups begins at 10:30 a.m.

Worship service starts at 11:45 a.m.

Wednesdays: Prayer and fasting service will be held 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Bible study and prayer meeting will be held Wednesday evening at 7:30 p.m.

Fridays: Youth service starts at 7:30 p.m.

Focus: Jesus Promises Us A Blessed Life If We Put Him First.

But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you. Matthew 6:33 Matthew 6:19-28 19. Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal: 20. But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust doth corrupt, and where thieves do not break through nor steal: 21. For where your treasure is there will your heart be also.

22. The light of the body is the eye: if therefore thine eye be single, thy whole body shall be full of light.

23. But if thine eye be evil, thy whole body shall be full of darkness. If therefore the light that is in thee be darkness, how great is that darkness!

24. No man can serve two masters; for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to the one, and despise the other, Ye cannot serve God and mammon.

25. Therefore I say unto you, Take no thought for your life, what he shall eat, or what he shall drink; nor yet for your body, what he shall put on. Is not the life more than meat, and the body than raiment?

26. Behold the fowls of the air: for they sow not, neither do they reap, nor gather into barns; yet your Heavenly Father feedeth them. Are ye not much better than they?

27. Which of you by taking thought can add one cubit unto his stature?

28. And why take ye thought for raiment? Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow; they toil not, neither do they spin: Invest your treasures in God’s kingdom The message of Matthew 6:25-32 is clear do not be greedy and do not worry.

In verse 33. Jesus told us what to do: “ Seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness: and all these things shall be added unto you” In one short sentence, Jesus prescribed the cure to end greed and anxiety. We simply need to seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness. What does that statement mean? It means we seek to promote the kingdom of God in this fallen world before we seek to promote ourselves. We invest our treasures, our time, and our talents in the kingdom of God. When we invest our treasures in the kingdom of God, He promise to bless us in return For further information, call Rev. R. Sibblies, 718-324-0334 or 718-320-4218.

—Rev. R. Sibblies

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AARP Chapter #4997

FYI - 1: Summer days are almost over. Our first meeting for the fall season is scheduled for Monday, Sept. 9, 1 p.m. in room 1, Dreiser Community Center, 177 Dreiser Loop. Looking forward to seeing you, and you and you and your family members and neighbors, especially new neighbors.

FYI - 2: Welcome Back Luncheon and Fashion Show scheduled for Thursday, Sept. 26, 2019, noon to 4 p.m. at Marina Del Rey. $90, transportation provided for a small charge. Contact Stella Baker: 718-379-2088 for tickets.

Reminder: Ellie Minor will be conducting an AARP Driver Safety Class, Friday, Oct. 25 and Saturday, Oct. 26, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Classes will be held in the American Legion room 41; 135 Einstein Loop, Bronx, N.Y. Cost: $20 AARP members, $25 non-members. Check or money order only, no cash. To register, call 718-379-4429.

Please contact Good & Welfare Coordinator Frances Wilson, 718-671-5493, if you have a family member who has passed or one of our members who is sick, in the hospital or in a nursing home.

2019 tour activities Dec. 10, 2019: Miracle of Christmas at the Sight & Sound Theater with lunch at Golden Corral; includes motor coach transportation; 11 a.m. show. $150, $40 non-refundable deposit due at sign-up. Contact Hannah: 718-379-7962 or Judith 718 379-3370.

Attention When signing up for the above trips, please give your name, phone number and a deposit. Checks/money orders made payable to AARP Chapter 4997 with the name of the trip in the memo section of your check/money order. Room 0, Dreiser Community Center, is open Monday or Thursday, noon to 3 p.m. for checks to be dropped off in an envelope w/group/trip leader name. They may also be mailed to the group/trip leader.

—Delores Debnam

Faith in God Church and Bible Institute

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

We need to follow God when we face challenges in life, and when we’re enjoying good times as well. Let’s look at scripture to support this. Hebrews 6:9 - 12 says: 9 Dear friends, even though we are talking this way, we really don’t believe it applies to you. We are confident that you are meant for better things, things that come with salvation.

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

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

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

Invitation Sweet hour of prayer is today at 3 p.m. Sunday school is tomorrow at 10 a.m.

Our Sunday morning worship service is at 11 a.m. We have clothing items available donated to the church. If interested in picking some up, stop by the church in the 11 o’clock hour on Sunday. Every third Sunday following the morning worship, we serve Holy Communion.

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

We are located at 171 Dreiser Loop in Section 1. Our phone number is 347276-4925. Jesus loves you, and so do we!

—Vernon Little

If You See Something, Say Something!

Working Together To Keep Co-op City Safe!

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

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

• Never leave your car or apartment door unlocked.

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

• Remember: You can make anonymous calls to CCPD.

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

Retirees of Dreiser Loop

Summer is almost over, and the RDL’s new fiscal year begins with a new president, Lois Scott. And so, we ask all members to mark their calendars showing that Wednesday, Sept. 4, we will resume our General Membership meeting in the Dreiser Community Center, room 19, at 1:30 p.m. We look forward to seeing all of you.

Travel events Price includes coach bus located on Dreiser Loop, front of H&R Block.

• Sept. 16 to 19, Monday to Thursday, Niagara Falls, Canada. Sold out!

Passport required. Meet and greet upon arrival, guided tours, three breakfasts, three dinners and Niagara Falls cruise. Contact: Serita Grayson, 347-564-5722.

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

Theatre Committee Price includes van transport from Dreiser Loop, in front of the rehab center.

• Sept. 11, Wednesday, “Mambo Italiano,” Westchester Broadway Theatre.

Showtime: 11 a.m. Price: $75. Deposit: $40. Balance: $35, due Aug. 9. Contact Marie Green-Ryan, 718-671-4949.

• Nov. 15, Friday, “Radio City Christmas Spectacular.” Showtime: 2 p.m.

Price: $80. Down payment: $40 ASAP. Balance: $40 due Wednesday, Oct. 2.

Contact: Eleanor Barlow, 917-952-0861.

• Dec. 10, Tuesday, The Edwards Twins, Westchester Broadway Theatre.

Price: $80. Down payment: $40 ASAP. Balance: $40 due Oct. 25. Contact: Marie Green-Ryan, 718-671-4949.

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

Good and Welfare To members and friends on the mend, we hope each new day bring you renewed strength. Call Josephine Flowers, 718-320-0539, regarding illnesses and bereavements.

Mark your calendar, our next Jazz Up Your Health With a Senior Spa Day will be in September, date to be determined. Call Claudette D., 718-379-4784 or Hattie L., 718-671-8449 if interested in joining us.

“Always end the day with a positive thought. No matter how hard things were, tomorrow’s a fresh opportunity to make it better.” – Unknown author —Claudette Davis

Building 19 Association

Hello, Building 19 family. I hope everyone is enjoying their summer. Next Monday is the unofficial end of summer. So if you haven’t taken at least one day off to relax, there’s always Labor Day, which, thankfully, is a national holiday.

September is the month when school is back in session. Like the schools, the association will also be back in session. Our first committee meeting since the summer break will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 10 at 7:30 p.m. in the association room in the back of our building. Also, our next general meeting will be Sept.

25 at 7 p.m. Please keep on mind this meeting is on a Wednesday, not a Friday when we normally hold our general meetings. The topic discussed is dogs in Co-op City. Our guest speaker will be a representative from Riverbay, who will clarify the rules related to man’s best friend and being in Co-op City.

On behalf of the association’s executive board, I want to wish our members a Happy Labor Day. —Leon Tulton

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Toastmasters of Co-op City

Toastmasters and friends, it’s back-to-school days and the perfect time to start improving your speaking and leadership skills. Don’t put it off any longer.

If public speaking is your nemesis or passion, visit our club meeting Thursday, Sept. 5, at 7:30 p.m. and see and hear how we break down the barriers to one of the greatest fears everyone has, speaking in public.

Mark your calendar now so you will not miss a meeting. We meet twice a month on the first and third Thursday at 7:30 p.m. in Bartow Center, lower level, room 28.

Our officers and members look forward to hearing from and seeing you. There is no pass/fail curriculum, just a warm, friendly and fun environment with like-minded people ready to offer helpful feedback to one another. Check us out. Maybe we can help you.

Contact toastmasters.org for lots more info.

Scheduled meeting dates: Sept. 5, Sept. 15, Oct. 3 and Oct. 15 at 7:30 p.m.

—Joyce Wright

Newsong Church Taming the Tongue – Part 1

Community Protestant Church

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

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

Worship service - 10 a.m.

Communion service - every first and third Sunday The following program is at the church’s annex, 2053 Asch Loop North: The neighborhood bible study is suspended for the summer. It will resume Thursday, Sept. 5 at 10 a.m.

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

Other scheduled events Sunday, Sept. 22, at the 3:30 p.m., please join us for our annual celebration of the hospitality and missionary ministries anniversary.

Sunday, Oct. 6, at 11 a.m., observance of all clubs day, honoring some of the organizations of our church.

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

Saturday, Oct. 5, the missionary ministry sponsors a positively inspiring gospel lunch cruise, departing from Chelsea Pier, New York City, noon to 2 p.m., featuring live gospel entertainment by the New York Gospel Choir, Live DJ and dancing, fresh buffet lunch, onboard games and outdoor observation deck. Bus departs Community Protestant Church at 9 a.m. and CPC annex in Co-op City at 9:15 a.m. sharp. Donation: $94, $50 deposit due immediately, $44 balance due by Sept. 15.

For additional information, contact Julia Nicholson at 917-836-9701 or Sarita Tidball at the church, 718-862-9172.

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

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

9 With the tongue we praise our Lord and Father, and with it we curse human beings, who have been made in God’s likeness. 10 Out of the same mouth come praise and cursing. My brothers and sisters, this should not be. –James 3:9-10 (NIV) Our tongue may be small compared to other muscles in our body, but it is disproportionately powerful! In chapter three, James teaches us that our tongue is both powerful and talented…

The tongue can Direct Like a bit in a horse’s mouth, or the rudder of a ship, the words that we say to another person can direct a conversation in a positive way or a negative way. Think about the last nice thing you said to your spouse, your child, or a co-worker. How did your nice words direct the conversation? Even a tough conversation can be spoken in a positive way.

The tongue can Destroy James then compares the tongue to a spark that starts a forest fire. Unfortunately, our culture is very good at starting fires with our words. When we get into arguments or disagreements, we say things in the heat of the moment that later we regret. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve talked with a husband who wished he didn’t say “that” to his wife.

I can’t tell you how many times I’ve talked with a student who couldn’t get over the hurtful things spoken to them by their parent. James says that the things we say can be just as dangerous as a fire. Once we say them, you can never take them back. When I was in elementary school, and someone was calling us names we used to say, “sticks and stones may break my bones but names will never hurt me.” A more truthful statement would be “sticks and stones may break my bones, and words will never leave me.”

As followers of Jesus, how we say things matter because we’re supposed to reflect Christ with our words. With God’s help our tongues can be tamed. I’ll tell you more about that next week, but for now, ask the Holy Spirit to direct your conversations by speaking words of life to others.

Join us this Sunday!

Newsong Church is located at 135 Einstein Loop in room 45. Discounted parking is available in parking garage 7 & 8.

While you’re enjoying our worship experience, your children will be enjoying “Kidsong.” At Kidsong, children from nursery to 6th grade will learn about Jesus in fun interactive ways!

We also have a youth ministry called Against the Flow. At “ATF,” teens from 12-18 years old enjoy Christ centered discussion groups, cafe’ nights, and other outings. ATF meets every Friday night at 7 p.m.

Family Owned and Operated at 2049 Bartow Ave., rm. 28!

If you have any questions, you can contact us: • Large Chapel • Pre-need counseling Church Office: 718-708-8385 on premises Website: www.newsongchurchnyc.org • Out of town services • Ample Parking Facebook: www.facebook.com/newsongchurchbx on premises Twitter: @newsongchurchBX • Cremations • Casket Showroom IG: @newsongchurchBX @againsttheflow.nyc on premises Our Newsong Family is here for you! Join us this Sunday and experience the difference!

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Evangelical UM Church of Co-op City Open doors, open hearts and open minds

Come and visit us You’re always welcome in God’s house, your house! We are a Bible centered congregation with spirit-filled worship, offering a variety of opportunities for spiritual growth, fellowship and service to God and our community. We are a multi-ethnic, multicultural and bilingual congregation, all are welcome.

Services are held at 2350 Palmer Ave., across from Building 30. Parking is available. Our pastor is Rev. Arnaldo Sánchez-Orta. Telephone: 718-320-3795 Email: coopcityevangelicalumc@gmail.com.

Schedule for Sundays Come and receive a blessing Sunday, Sept. 1 and Sept. 8 will be bilingual services, 10 a.m. to noon. Holy Communion will be during Homecoming service Sept. 8.

English service, 9:30 a.m. to 11a.m.; Spanish service, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.; bilingual Service, first Sunday of each month, 10 a.m. to noon. Children Sunday school, 9:45 a.m. Bring your children, they will have a great time while learning God’s word. Adult Sunday Bible Study: English, 8:45a.m., Spanish, 10 a.m.

English prayer/Bible study night and Spanish prayer/Bible study afternoon Monday Evening Bible Study: 6:30 p.m. to 7:30p.m., Tuesday Spanish prayer/Bible study: 12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m., Tuesday English prayer service: 7 p.m.to 8 p.m., Young adults Bible study: Tuesday, 8 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Come let’s pray together. “Now, my God, may your eyes be open and your ears attentive to the prayers offered in this place.” 2 Chronicles 6:40 (NIV)

Friday night is Fun Night for the youth ages 13 to 21, 7:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.: Out for summer break, will resume in September.

Food pantry Food Pantry distribution center at our church is now open. We are registering and distributing food on Thursdays, noon to 2 p.m. Those registering must present one of the following government issued, upto-date ID’s showing a 10475 zip code: Driver, nondriver, or NYC ID. Anyone 18 or over can register.

Only one participant per household may register.

Health education workshop Join us for a health education workshop on “Causes of Memory Loss,” Tuesday, Sept. 24, at the church, from 2 p.m. to 3:30p.m.

Free basic computer classes We are currently registering for classes starting mid-September. Classes will be held on Saturdays from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. To register, call the church, 718320-3795. If no answer, leave a detailed message with name and telephone number and someone will get back to you.

Flea market Saturday, Sept. 21, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Rain date, Saturday, Sept. 28. Vendors wanted. Registration, space and chair, $35 additional. Chair, $5. For application, contact Pauline, 718-320-1552; Jackie, 361-249-7033 or the church, 718-320-3795. If no answer, leave a detailed message and someone will get back to you.

“By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.” John 13:35 (NIV) —Marilyn Méndez-González

Church of God’s Children

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

Community After-school registration at Ms. Melinda’s Garden is still open. Email: msmelindasgarden@gmail.com or call 718-671-7265.

Bronx Clergy Task Force meeting: Wednesday, Sept. 19, 11 a.m.

Friday, Sept. 3, HIV and HepC testing mobile van on E. Gun Hill Rd. and Seymour Avenue. Free pizza and drink for those tested and given results.

COGC schedule Monday: Bible study and prayer, 9:30 a.m.

Wednesday prayer in Sanctuary at 6:30 p.m.

Bishop Rosario’s 75th birthday fundraiser for Make-A-Wish Foundation on Sept. 27, 2019, at the Eastwood Manor at 7 p.m. $100 per person. Mail checks to Bronx Clergy Task Force, 159 Dreiser Loop, Bx, NY 10475. Put a smile on a child’s face. For additional info email bxctf@aol.com or call 718-7909120. Table of 10 costs $1,000.

Trip to Israel Dec. 9 to 16, all inclusive. For pricing and information, inbox on Facebook Messenger; email bxctf@ aol.com.

Today’s thought No Longer Enslaved To Fear ‘Do not fear [anything], for I am with you; Do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, be assured I will help you; I will certainly take hold of you with My right-

eous right hand [a hand of justice, of power, of victory, of salvation].’ –Isaiah 41:10 (AMP Fear is like a stubborn weed that takes root and grows out of control as it entwines itself around our lives until finally taking over, suffocating us and strangling all hope, peace and joy. It grips our hearts and minds so we can no longer function. The more we dwell on what we’re afraid of, the more power we give it to invade our lives. It becomes bigger than life and all-consuming. To overcome fear, we need to continually give it over to God and live from a heart and attitude of thanksgiving and praise. When we offer up a sacrifice of praise to God, fear begins to lift—for God enthrones the praises of His people (Psalm 22:3).

The more we thank God and praise Him, the less grip fear will have over our lives—it loosens its hold. God is the only one who can deliver us from fear. We need to trust Him in this because, as Hebrews 13:5 says, He is always with us and He will never leave us without support. 1 Corinthians 15:57 reminds us that we already have the victory through Christ who is victorious.

“Be strong and courageous, do not be afraid or tremble in dread before them, for it is the Lord your God who goes with you. He will not fail you or abandon you.” Deuteronomy 31:6 (AMP) Additional Scriptures: 2 Timothy 1:7 (AMP) 1 John 4:18 (AMP) Joshua 1:9 (AMP) Psalm 118:6 (AMP) Psalm 56:3 (AMP) Psalm 27:1 (NKJV) God Bless you. Peace to our nation.

Email: cogcministries@aol.com or call 718-7909120.

—Bishop Nancy Rosario

From Bondage to Freedom The “Fatal Sequence” Full sermon at opendoorministries.net

Open Door Ministries

Quoted in a 1943 speech, “Industrial Management in a Republic,” by H.W. Prentis. Each of the great civilizations of the world passed through a series of stages from birth to decline to death. Historians have listed the following ten stages.

What if you applied this to your Spiritual Life?

The first stage moves from bondage to spiritual faith; Galatians 2:20 I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I now live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.

The second from spiritual faith to great courage; Joshua 1:9 Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.”

The third stage moves from great courage to liberty; Galatians 5:1 It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery.

The fourth stage moves from liberty to abundance; Luke 12:15 Then he said to them, “Watch out! Be on your guard against all kinds of greed; life does not consist in an abundance of possessions.”

The fifth stage moves from abundance to selfishness; James 3:16 For where you have envy and selfish ambition, there you find disorder and every evil practice.

The sixth stage moves from selfishness to complacency; Zephaniah 1:12 At that time I will search Jerusalem with lamps and punish those who are complacent, who are like wine left on its dregs, who think, ‘The Lord will do nothing, either good or bad.’

The seventh stage moves from complacency to apathy; Matthew 23:23 “Woe to you, teachers of the law and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You give a tenth of your spices—mint, dill and cumin. But you have neglected the more important matters of the law—justice, mercy and faithfulness.

The eighth stage moves from apathy to moral decay; James 1:21 Therefore, get rid of all moral filth and the evil that is so prevalent and humbly accept the word planted in you, which can save you.

The ninth stage moves from moral decay to dependence; Hebrews 10:35 So do not throw away your confidence; it will be richly rewarded.

And the tenth and last stage moves from dependence to bondage; James 1:15 Then, after desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and sin, when it is full-grown, gives birth to death.

Sunday services are at 11 a.m. in the Bartow Community Center, room 28.

Contact Pastor Luis by text 917-334-4407 or email opendoorministries.net.

—Pastor Luis Ramos

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Bartow

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Room 31 unless otherwise noted

Room 49 unless otherwise noted

Room 7 unless otherwise noted

Alternate Kosher Meals are also available

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

(New) Social Worker (Royvi) 9a.m.- Dominoes 10 a.m., rm. 45 12p.m.

Health & Wellness Support Walking Club 10:30 a.m.

Group On Vac until Sept. 10 Caregiver Support Group 1:30 p.m., Karaoke by Steven 1 p.m., rm. 45 1st & 3rd Tues.

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

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

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

Dominoes 2:30 p.m.

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

Smartphone Class Beginner 12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.; Intermediate 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.; Bartow main office Library 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

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

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

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

Fri., Aug. 30

Tues., Aug. 27

JASA closed for Labor Day

Wed., Aug. 28

JASA closed for Labor Day

Thu., Aug. 29

Mon., Aug. 26

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

Body in Motion w/Ola 10 a.m.–11 a.m.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

11:30 a.m., rm. 38

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

JASA WELCOMES EVERYONE AGE 60 AND OLDER! Payments for trips can be made at all three centers. Trip registration policy: There will be no refunds for all trips. All trips include roundtrip transportation– JASA will not accept checks under $5. All trips must be paid in advance. Drivers will no longer accept money for trips on the bus!

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

JASA will be closed Mon., Sept. 2, in observance of Labor Day FREE LiveOn NY - SCRIE/SNAP (food stamps) Assistance – Fri., Sept. 13 & 27, Oct. 11 & 25, 9 a.m.

- 12 p.m. JASA main office, 2049 Bartow Ave. No appointments! Walk-ins! First come! First served!

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

Social Worker (Royvi) will be on staff at the Dreiser Senior Center, Rm. 7, on Tuesdays, 1 to 4 p.m. Walkins! First come! First served!

Mary’s Pool – $3 – Fri., Sept. 6 & 20, Mon., Sept 23 & Fri., Sept. 27. Pool aerobics for seniors, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Bartow – 8:30; Einstein – 8:45; Dreiser – 9 a.m.

FREE Tai-Chi for Arthritis class will start on Tues., Sept. 3, 2049 Bartow Ave., Rm. 31 from 10 to 11 a.m..

The class is for 16 weeks. Seniors will have to register for this workshop at the JASA main office 718-3202066. 20 slots available.

JASA closed for Labor Day

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JASA closed for Labor Day

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

Beef Moussaka Lemon Chicken Alert & Alive On Vac until Sept. 10 Roasted butternut Egg noodles Cultural Dance 10:30 – 11:30 a.m., Aud. B squash Computer Class 11 a.m.–12 p.m.

Italian blend Caesar salad Mind Teasers 12 p.m. -1 p.m., rm. 4 vegetables Whole wheat bread Zumba 1 p.m. - 2 p.m., Aud. A Alt: Veggie burger Matinee 1 p.m.

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

Juice Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session Yankee Pot roast 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

Roasted potatoes Homemade fish cake Sewing 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Yellow rice Cole slaw (New) Tai Chi 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m., California blend vegRoasted potatoes etables rm. 10, until Aug. 28 Whole wheat bread Art Class 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.

Fresh Fruit Yoga 2 p.m. - 3 p.m., rm. 2 Alt: Tuna salad Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session, Juice 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

Fillet of sole Blood Pressure 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m., Quinoa 1st & 3rd, rm. 8 Grilled vegetables Line Dancing, 10 a.m. - 11 a.m., Aud. A Whole Wheat bread Fresh Fruit Piano Sing Along 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Alt: Chicken wrap Drama Class On Vac until Sept. 12

Pork stir fry w/vegetables White rice Broccoli w/toasted garlic

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

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

Bowtie pasta & Meditative Moments On Vac until Sept. 13 kasha Purple Life Trail Fitness – 11 a.m. Greenway Vegetable ratatouille Pokeno 3rd Fri., 1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

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

Yoga w/Peggy 11 a.m. - 12 p.m., rm. 2 Alt: Gefilte fish

Chicken salad Classic macaroni salad Pita halves

Fee for lunch is $2.00 & $5.00 for guest

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

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

Upcoming Events/Trips

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Join us for a Spectacular Lake George Steam Boat Cruise w/buffet luncheon, live entertainment, and shopping at the Lake George Outlets – Thurs., Sept. 12, $110 per person. Coach bus, pickups: Dreiser 6:30; Bartow (Asch Loop) – 6:45; Einstein – 7 a.m.

Waiting list. Payment deadline: Fri., Aug. 30. Cash only! No refunds.

Walmart – Thurs., Sept. 12, $15. Bartow – 8:30; Einstein – 8:45; Dreiser – 9 a.m.

Costco – Fri., Sept. 13, $5. Bartow – 9:30; Einstein – 9:45; Dreiser – 10 a.m.

Jersey Gardens Outlet Mall (The Mills) – Thurs., Sept. 12, $15. Bartow – 8:30; Einstein – 8:45; Dreiser – 9 a.m.

Empire Casino – Tues., Sept. 17, $5. Bartow – 9 a.m.; Einstein – 9:15 a.m.; Dreiser – 9:30 a.m.

Dreiser Sr. Ctr Walk w/Ease – Six weeks starting Fri., Sept. 20 to Fri., Oct. 25, 10:30 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.

Meet in room 7. Walking the greenway, weather permitting, rainy day option will be in the Dreiser Loop Community Center hallway.

Join us for a FREE 7-week workshop to help manage your chronic conditions. You’re welcome to come if you’re living with a chronic condition or if you are a caregiver. Einstein Loop, room 35, Tues., Oct. 8, 15, 22 & 29, Nov. 5, 12 & 19. 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. with FREE lunch in the senior center included! Please call 646-946-1252 to register.

Living Beyond Breast Cancer – JASA Bartow and Einstein senior centers recognize October as Breast Cancer Awareness month. Join us in celebrating “A Survivor Story.” $4, Tues., Oct 15, Einstein Senior Center, Rm. 45, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tickets available at Bartow and Einstein senior centers.

JASA Bartow and Einstein Senior Center Presents “Hope For A Cure” Alzheimer’s Awareness Month – Sat., Nov. 9, Einstein Senior Center, Rm. 38, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Please call JASA main office to register Lunch is $2. Please sign up at Bartow or Einstein Senior Center for lunch. Limited seating.

Sight & Sound Theatre “Miracle of Christmas” w/center stage seating – Thurs., Dec. 5, $150. Enjoy a Penn Dutch luncheon at Good N Plenty. Bartow – 9; Dreiser – 9:15; Einstein – 9:30 a.m. Deluxe motor coach bus. Depart destination 5:30 p.m. Payment deadline, Fri., Nov. 8. No refunds! Only 50 seats available.

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Chavurah Temple Beth El

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

—Rabbi Dennis Tobin

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“I will praise You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully Sept 6. If you care to donate supplies to distribute to made; marvelous are Your works, and that my soul children in need, kindly call the church to arrange a convenient drip off and pick up time. Back-to-school knows very well.” Psalm 139:14 supplies will be distributed Sunday, Sept. 8, following Word for the Week Alignment is an important factor in your well-being. morning worship.

Christian prayer line Spiritually it is important to be aligned with God’s All are invited to join our weekly prayer line word of truth and with the leading of His spirit. It is also vital to be aligned emotionally and mentally with Wednesday afternoon from 1:30 p.m. to 2 p.m. and righteous thoughts and intentions. And, if you do not Thursday night from 9 p.m. to 10 p.m. The dial-in sustain physical alignment you can experience weak- number is 712-775-7031 and the access code is ness in your body. Your vitality in all areas will depend 578165132# on maintaining a close relationship God. Coming in September: Senior pastor, Presiding Elder Boyce Landrum, PasMOSAIC Women’s Ministry tor Carol Landrum and the Greater Love family invite Bible study, Saturday, Sept. 7, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Our you, friends and family to worship with us on Sunday annual retreat at Eddy Farm in Sparrowbush N.Y. will mornings at 11:30 a.m. take place from Sept. 20 September 22nd.

Greater Love Refuge Ministries is a multi-generational, Bible Institute teaching, preaching faith & Bible way church with an A Survey of the Bible: Resumes Tuesday evenings old-school flavor and a new-school feel. The SWAG at 7:30 p.m. beginning Sept. 10.

Youth Church/Morning Worship is held on the first, third Discipleship/Bible study: Building your life in Christ and fifth Sunday. Interactive Bible School for children Resumes Thurs., Sept. 12, 7:30 pm 9 p.m., bi-weekly and adults is held on Sunday from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Fellowship with Cathedral United We are conveniently located at 900 Co-op City Blvd.

Baptist Church Building 2A, on the ground level, Bronx, N.Y. 10475, On Sunday, Sept. 15, at 3:30 p.m. for Cathedral main entrance, red button. Parking vouchers are available at the church. Our telephone number is 347-920-5607. United’s Missionary Anniversary Service. Theme: Just a reminder: All weekly classes/meetings are in “Walking in the Newness of Christ” – Romans 6:4. Pasrecess for the month of August. tor Carol Landrum is the guest preacher for the event, Two Fish and Five Loaves Food Panty and located at 3425 Boston Road, Bronx, N.Y. prayer station New York State Chaplains Task Force Certification Program Reopens today, Saturday, Aug. 31 from 10 a.m. to Begins Thursday, Sept. 19 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. noon. Donations from our community are welcome and will go a long way toward helping families in need. Greater Love church is a host site only. For more information, please contact Program Instructor Rev. ChapWe appreciate your continued support. lain Kim Osorio at 646-265-2173.

Back-to-school drive We are collecting back-to-school supplies now thru —Pastor Carol Landrum

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Traditional Synagogue of Co-op City

General Information The Traditional Synagogue is located in Section 5, 120 Erdman Place in the rear lobby of 27B. It is on the ground floor, and it is handicap accessible, no steps. Phone: 718-379-6920. Office hours are Thursday and Sunday from noon to 2 p.m. Please call the office before you attempt to come over. If no one is in the office, please leave a message.

The 5780 High holidays This year, Rabbi Daniel Kronengold and Cantor Joseph Ringel will conduct our High Holy Day Services. For information about holiday tickets, please call our office at 718-379-6920 and leave your name and phone number and we will get back to you.

The following is the schedule for candle lighting and services.

Erev Rosh Hashanah - Sunday, Sept. 29, 2019. Candle lighting at 6:23 p.m. Mincha service at 6:30 p.m.

Rosh Hashanah - Monday, Sept. 30, 2019. Services at 8:30 a.m.

Shofar at 10:45 a.m. Tashlich at 5:45 p.m. at the water. Mincha at 6:25 p.m. Candle lighting not before 7:20 p.m.

Rosh Hashanah - Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2019. Services at 8:30 a.m. Shofar at 10:45 a.m. Sermon by Cantor Ringel. Rosh Hashanah ends at 7:19 p.m.

Shabbat Shuva - Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019. Services at 9 a.m.

Erev Yom Kippur - Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2019. Candle lighting at 6:08 p.m. Kol Nidre services at 6:15 p.m.

Yom Kippur - Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2019. Services at 9 a.m. Yizkor at noon. Mincha at 4 p.m. Neila (closing of the gates) at 5:15 p.m.

Maariv at 6:50 p.m. Shofar blown, fast ends at 7:06 p.m.

Please come on time so our prayers will not be rushed, and we will not be forced to fast until later than required.

Saying Yizkor for a loved one requires a pledge of Tzedaka (charity).

Please support our shul.

The synagogue has services on Saturday morning starting at 9 a.m.

After Services, we always have a kiddush.

The Synagogue needs men, to help make a minyan. Please come by 9 a.m., so we can take out the Torah.

Sabbath ends on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019, at 8:21 p.m.

Candle lighting for Friday, Sept. 6, 2019, 6:59 p.m.

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

Mazel Tov to all having Simchas. If you’re ill, wishing you good health.

If you asked the Rabbi to say prayers for a sick person you should make your donation to the synagogue.

To all members: Happy Birthday to all members who will celebrate their birthday in August: Barbara Rose, Howard Schwartz, Steven Schwartz, Michael Schweiger, Fern Brandt. For those members celebrating their birthday/anniversary in August, please send me your names and I will add them to the list.

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

Your support for the Traditional Synagogue, is greatly appreciated.

Wishing all our members and friends peace and good health.

—Bruce Gitelson

St. Joseph’s Episcopal Anglican Church

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

Weekly schedule Sunday service with Holy Communion and Sunday school are both at 9 a.m. Every fourth Sunday, our children participate in the reading of the lessons and every fifth Sunday, our young adults assist in the service.

We look forward to welcoming you to church tomorrow, Sunday, Sept. 1, at 9 a.m. when we will celebrate The Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost. In the absence of Father Johnson, we will welcome a visiting priest for the sermon and celebration of the Eucharist.

Summer break Except for the Finance Committee, the Vestry and all other groups will be on break for the month of August. By Sunday, Sept.

8, all groups are expected to be back in session.

Tomorrow, Sept. 1, being the first Sunday in the month, ECW will meet. Lots of important matters for discussion. All women of the church are invited to attend and participate in the meeting. Also, by popular request, if you have African attire and would like to wear your outfit to this service, please feel free to do so.

Upcoming fundraising events Our next bus trip is planned for Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019, to the Pennsylvania Dutch Country. Trip includes: Penn Dutch sampler luncheon at Good & Plenty, tour of Amish

farmlands, time at the farmer’s market, and shopping at Tanger Outlets with discount booklets. This trip is sold out and all balances are due now. The bus leaves from Dreiser Loop in front of the Rehab Center at 7:30 a.m.

Save the dates for the annual Dinner Sale Saturday, Sept. 28, and annual Atlantic City trip on Saturday, Nov. 30. Details to follow.

General information To those celebrating birthdays during the month of August, we wish you all a happy birthday and best wishes for many more.

To the sick and shut-in, we have you in our prayers and wish you a speedy recovery.

There is still time to submit your 2019 pledge cards and you are encouraged to complete and submit them as soon as possible.

Outreach program Our church supports the feeding program at Grace Episcopal Church in West Farms.

This program is in desperate need of food.

At St. Joseph’s, we collect non-perishable food items on an ongoing basis. Please remember to donate.

For additional information on all of the above, please call the church at 718-3200844, or visit our website: stjosephsepcbronx.org for more information relating to St. Joseph’s Episcopal Anglican Church, Co-op City, Bronx, New York.

“Hallelujah! Happy are they who fear the Lord*and have great delight in his commandments!” -Psalm 112:1 —Merville Chambers

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