Co-op City Times 09/03/16

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Vol. 51 No. 36

Saturday, September 3, 2016

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Public Safety expanding bike patrol Five candidates vying to be Co-op City’s next State Senator Nine Public Safety officers, some of them relatively new to the force, and other

BY BILL STUTTIG

veterans with many years of experience in the department have been training all this week on using a bicycle as an effective policing tool in Co-op City.

Lt. Shelda Williams said the week-long training program, offered through the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services, takes in a wide variety of material, from proper bicycle maintenance to the various uses of the bicycle while on patrol, including several techniques for effectively pursuing and capturing suspects while on a bicycle patrol.

Chief Frank Apollo, who served as a member of the bicycle patrol when he was a (Continued on page 11)

Public Safety’s Bike Patrol will be active from 8 a.m. to midnight, weather permitting.

Riverbay Labor Day Closing Monday, Sept. 5 and Co-op City Times Deadline Notice

In observance of the Labor Day holiday, Riverbay’s administrative offices will be closed on Monday, September 5th. Because of the holidayshortened work week, Directors’ viewpoints and community organizations’ articles must be received by 9 a.m. on Tuesday, September 6th.

Material submitted after that time will not be considered for publication in the Saturday, September 10, 2016 issues of the Co-op City Times.

Material for publication may be emailed to cctimes@riverbaycorp.com; faxed to (718) 320-2595 or slipped under the office door at 2049 Bartow Avenue, rm. 21.

Although the administrative offices will be closed on Monday, Sept. 5, shareholders may contact Riverbay at (718) 320-3300 and follow the prompts for emergency maintenance, and the Co-op City Public Safety Department at (718) 671-3050, and 9-1-1 with emergencies.

We wish our readers an enjoyable and safe Labor Day.

BY BILL STUTTIG

On September 13th, for the first time in 16 years, Co-op City will be going to the polls to elect a new State Senate representative for the community.

A Democratic Primary election will be held on Tuesday, September 13th, including in all polling places in Co-op City, and five candidates are vying for the chance to be the Democratic candidate running to be the next representative of the 36th New York State Senatorial District in the General Election on November 8th.

The winner of the Primary on September 13th will more than likely be the next representative for the community in the New York State Senate. The 36th New York State Senatorial District takes in Mount Vernon and many of the communities of the north Bronx, including Co-op City.

State Senator Ruth Hassel-Thompson served as the representative for the 36th District, including Co-op City, since first being elected to the seat in November of 2000 and has served the

community as its State Senator for seven full terms and most of an eighth.

She resigned from the position in April to take a job in Governor Andrew Cuomo’s administration as his advisor regarding the activities of New York State’s Division of Homes and Community Renewal (DHCR), the state agency charged with directly overseeing state Mitchell-Lama Housing developments, the biggest one being Co-op City.

Since that time, the seat has been open and five candidates have successfully filed with the New York State Board of Elections to be placed on the ballot in the upcoming Democratic Primary, which will essentially decide who will be Co-op City’s next representative in the State Senate, its first new representative in nearly 16 years.

The candidate with the support of the powerful Bronx Democratic Organization (BDO) and its powerful leader, State Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie, (Continued on page 2)

CANCELLED!!!

Due to low participation, the September 10th Co-op City Community Fair in Section 5 has been cancelled!

2016 Employee Appreciation!

Riverbay’s Portico program enhances flooring choices for shareholders

BY ROZAAN BOONE

Riverbay Corporation is a participant in Mohawk Industries’ Portico Program which offers quality carpeting and flooring to shareholders of Co-op City at discounted prices while also contributing a minimal percentage of the annual sales back into Riverbay’s general fund to help offset the community’s expenses.

This program is open to both incoming and current shareholders of Co-op City and is available through TriState Interiors located at 2925 Westchester Avenue, Bronx, N.Y. 10461. Incoming shareholders are given a voucher to offset the cost of the base carpeting/flooring, while current shareholder can either replace or purchase carpeting/flooring at reasonable prices. All shareholders can also upgrade their (Continued on page 4)

Riverbay employees offer up a toast at Thursday’s Employee Appreciation program which was moved indoors to the Dreiser Auditorium because of the weather.

Employees were addressed by several Riverbay Board members, including First Vice President Linda Berk, Secretary Francine Jones, Daryl Johnson and Claudia Sampson, who all thanked the corporation’s more than 1,000 employees for the dedicated job they do every day to keep the community functioning properly and to serve the community’s more than 50,000 residents. (See more highlights on page 3).

Photo by Bill Stuttig

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is Jamaal Bailey, Heastie’s Community Relations Director. Bailey, who has made several campaign visits to Co-op City, is a graduate of City University’s School of Law, the State University of New York at Albany and Bronx High School of Science. He is running on a platform of expanding affordable senior housing, increasing low lost educational opportunities for Bronx residents and supporting the development of minority and women-owned businesses. He has the support of most elected officials serving in the borough, including City Councilman Andy King. He also has the support of the Co-op City Democratic Club.

Faced with the always difficult, but not impossible, challenge of defeating the candidate endorsed by the Bronx Democratic machine, are four other candidates who successfully fought to have their name on the ballot for the September 13th Primary, not an easy task given the BDO’s history of using its legal muscle to challenge the filing of petitions submitted by candidates not supported by the organization.

But in the case of this Primary, four community leaders met that challenge.

Each of the four has an impressive record of civic service, as well as professional accomplishment.

Rev. Que English is a graduate of the New York Theological Seminary and for the last number of years has been a leading force behind the Northwest Bronx Community and Clergy Coalition. She also has made several appearances in Co-op City in the past six months, including being an organizer of a day-long conference to raise awareness about the scourge of human trafficking in our city. The conference was held at the Dreiser Community Center in July. Rev. English also spoke at several rallies held in the community in the past few months, including a recent rally hosted by the Bronx Clergy Task Force to improve the relationship between minority communities and police. Her platform includes fighting for the expansion of mental health care and increasing education and criminal justice reforms.

Another long-time religious leader on the ballot is Rev. Edward Mulraine, longtime pastor of Mount Vernon’s prestigious Unity Baptist Tabernacle. Rev. Mulraine has been a community leader for several years including serving as an elected member of the local school board, as President of the Bronx Williamsburg branch of the NAACP and as Vice President of the New York State conference of NAACP branches through which he helped increase voter registration in minority communities and led a campaign against economic inequities. He too has made several appearances in Co-op City in the past several months, including at the Bronx Clergy Task Force’s recent interfaith luncheon, and the rally for improved police and community relations, as well as at an announcement by the Co-op City branch of the NAACP of the community’s donation of hundreds of cases of bottled water to the residents of Flint, Michigan. Rev. Mulraine chose Co-op City as one (Continued from page 1)

of three locations to publicly announce his candidacy last spring.

In Memoriam

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Mr. David Jackson, a long-time Co-op City resident, and Riverbay employee and supervisor in the Parking Facilities Department, who passed away on Saturday, August 27, 2016.

Mr. Jackson was well-known around the Riverbay Corporation as a kind, caring and gentle soul who had the most wonderful sense of humor. His presence will be sorely missed.

Services for the late Mr. Jackson were at McCall’s Funeral Home in the Bronx, NY yesterday, Friday, September 2.

Please join us in keeping the family of Mr. David Jackson in your thoughts and prayers as they mourn the loss of their loved one.

Dr. Alvin Ponder, M.D. is the only Co-op City resident running for the vacated state senate seat. He is an educator in the field of medicine, listing on his posted resume the teaching of anatomy, physiology and biology for the City University of New York and at Pace University where he trained nurses in anatomy and physiology. He is a member of Community Board 10 and worked with FEMA for several months immediately following Hurricane Sandy in 2012 as a Disaster Recovery Coordination Specialist. Over the past few months, he has petitioned City Hall over a pilot program using fly cars in Co-op City and the rest of the Bronx in association for full service ambulances and has questioned the Mayor and the FDNY in writing about the level of ambulance service in this community.

Pamela Hamilton Johnson describes herself on her Facebook page as a parent leader and educator whose platform calls for increased career and technical school opportunities for Bronx residents, free access to community college, increased support for juveniles caught up in the justice system, better support programs for parents and the increased availability of affordable housing.

Polls will be open from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. on September 13th. For information about the exact polling place for your specific building, you can contact the New York City Board of Elections at www.vote.nyc.ny.us.

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

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Employee Appreciation Day! Combing Co-op City Find out what’s going on in Co-op City here...

Next CB #10 meeting

The next CB #10 meeting will be held on Thursday, September 15 at 7:30 p.m. at Ft. Schuyler House, 3077 Cross Bronx Expressway, Bronx, NY 10465. For further information, please contact CB 10 at (718) 892-1161.

Hispanic Heritage Celebration

On Sunday, September 25th, the Cultural Committee of the SpanishAmerican Community Club and Riverbay Fund will co-sponsor ‘Hispanic Heritage Day’ at 1 p.m. in the Dreiser Loop Auditorium. This event will be FREE and refreshments will be provided.

Folkloric groups from Puerto Rico (Danza y Fiesta) and Mexico (Grupo Baile Folklórico), and other talented dancers will perform, and a variety of Latin American artists will also be participating.

Please join the Spanish-American Club in celebrating the musical contributions of the Hispanic culture.

21st annual Friends & Family Day

The Coalition of African-American Churches & Community Organizations of Co-op City, Inc. will host its 21th annual Friends and Family Day celebration on Saturday, October 15, 1:00 p.m., 177 Dreiser Community Center, Auditorium B, (Co-op City) Bronx, New York. The Keynote Speaker will be Mr. Jerome Rice.

Admission is free and all are invited to attend.

There will be games with prizes for the children, entertainment, inspirational messages, family reunions and networking, as well as vendors. Please come out and support this event.

Truman to host open house programs for eighth graders

Harry S Truman High School will open its doors to prospective students on three separate dates in the Fall 2016 semester. The dates and times are: October 29, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.; November 9, 5 to 8 p.m. and November 19, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

For more information, please visit http://www.facebook.com/trumanhs.

EMPLOYEE APPRECIATION DAY MOVED INDOORS…Soggy conditions Thursday morning and afternoon forced Riverbay’s event planners to move the community’s annual Employee Appreciation Day and Barbecue indoors into the Dreiser auditorium. But the change in venue did not dampen the spirits of the nearly 1,000 employees who chowed down on delicious barbecued ribs, burgers, hotdogs and chicken.

When the employees weren’t breaking bread together, they were dancing, singing karaoke, or perhaps getting an airbrush tattoo with the name of their favorite supervisor – or maybe not. Board Directors Linda Berk, Daryl Johnson, Claudia Sampson, Rod Saunders, Junius Williams, Francine Reva Jones and others took time out from the festivities to thank every employee for their hard work during the year on behalf of all the residents of Co-op City and then joined them in singing, dancing, eating and just celebrating the hard work and accomplishments of all this past year.

Photos by Bill Stuttig

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Portico

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choices if they choose to do so with incoming shareholders utilizing their vouchers and paying the difference of the upgrade.

Mohawk’s Portico Program is designed for home builders, but because of the size of Co-op City, the company agreed many years ago to extend the program to the Riverbay Corporation.

The Portico Program offers two base carpets, a plush which comes in 36 colors that shareholders can choose from— and which is also a ‘green’ product—as well as a Berber, which has 6-8 different color choices.

“From here, incoming shareholders can upgrade to 3-6 different styles in

each category,” said Riverbay’s Director of Special Projects Joe Boiko.

“Should they choose to upgrade, the value of the voucher that Riverbay gives them will be used towards the upgrade and they just merely pay the difference.”

New shareholders who choose not to carpet can use their vouchers towards other style floors, such as Pergo floors, vinyl flooring, vinyl wood-look style flooring, ceramic tiles and the Riverbay 9x9 developed specifically for Riverbay

by Mohawk, as well as a whole host of other choices, Boiko said.

On the other hand, current shareholders who would like to put down carpeting/flooring, redecorate or change

their existing carpeting or flooring, can also make their purchases through the new Portico program, which also includes the Mohawk wood floors that Riverbay uses in the apartments.

“All current cooperators who choose to redecorate or upgrade their carpeting or flooring can go to TriState Interiors and tell them that they live in Co-op City and would like to look at the carpeting or flooring available through the Portico program,” Boiko said. “From there, they can choose whatever they like from low end – which is excellent carpet – to a very high end carpet and purchase from the company directly which will also install the carpeting for them.”

Boiko added that while the shareholders benefit in that they will get quality carpeting and flooring at discounted prices from Tri-State compared to other carpet/flooring companies, Riverbay also benefits in that the corporation will receive a rebate of approximately 2-4% of all annual sales which will go back into the corporation’s general fund.

“This program is a win-win situation for everyone,” said Boiko. “It offers quality flooring, it offers discounts and, at the same time, it offers a minimal rebate at the end of the year which goes back into the general fund so it helps to offset some of Riverbay’s expenses as well.”

The Co-op City Democratic Club The Co-op City Democratic Club takes great pride in endorsing and supporting the candidacy of Mr. Jamaal Bailey for New York State Senate.

Please vote for him on September 13th, between the hours of 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Jamaal is a special person who knows his community. He has spent his whole life here and knows our needs. He has lived the “experience” of growing up, and is now raising his own family here.

Jamaal, a student of law, has gained much of his experience in how to get things done in our community as Director of Community Relations while working with Assemblyman and Speaker of the NYS Assembly Carl E. Heastie. We are sure he will work very closely with the Riverbay Corporation on

our concerns like our elevators, MTA issues and with DHCR regarding our seniors who are living in larger apartments and desire to transfer to a smaller apartment and the equity issues.

If you have any time to volunteer on Jamaal's campaign, please visit his office located at 153 Dreiser Loop - street level, between the hours of 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. You can also call Dominique, Office Manager, at (347) 866-8437 concerning phone banking (calling voters).

The next meeting of the Co-op City Democratic Club will be on Thursday, September 8th in room #28 in the Bartow Center at 6:00 p.m.

Remember, vote: Hillary R. Clinton for President and Jamaal Bailey for NYS Senate.

—Shirley J. Saunders

Deepest sympathy Please join us in keeping Kimberly Engrassia and her family in your thoughts and prayers as they mourn the passing of Kim’s beloved mother, Beverly Bates, on Tuesday, August 30.

Kim is the Lease Administrator in the Riverbay Commercial Leasing Department.

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

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

accept most health insurance plans

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

Dr. Lewis Wolstein

Call:

“Se Habla Español”

718.671.7226 100 DeKruif Place

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

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Marcus Garvey Celebration The African American Association recently held its Marcus Garvey celebration featuring Mr. Raymond Dugué, President of the Universal Negro Improvement Association and African Communities’ League (UNIA-ACL), who made an outstanding presentation.

The Universal Negro Improvement Association and African Communities' League is a social, friendly, humanitarian, charitable, educational, institutional, constructive and expansive society, and is founded by persons desiring to the utmost to work for the general uplift of the Negro peoples of the world. Members pledge themselves to do all in their power to conserve the rights of their noble race and to respect the rights of all mankind, believing always in the Brotherhood of Man and the Fatherhood of God. The motto of the organization is "One God! One Aim! One Destiny!"

In photo above, Mr. Dugué presents Francine Reva Jones with a tote bag, on which is inscribed Garvey’s motto: “One God, One Aim, One Destiny.” At left, Mr. Duque (left) presents the AfricanAmerican Association with a flag which was created by Marcus Garvey.

Photos by Ebony Rae Lambright

Co-op City Shareholders — Working together for a better community!

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Letters to the Editor

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

Letters cannot words. they • – must •of–the • Co-op – Anonymous • –City Times – 3•p.m.

–• –• –exceed • to– 350 •– • – Ideally, •for – publishould be • typed. All–letters be•– in the office in Room 21, Bartow Community Center, by every Monday be considered cation in that week’s edition. Views and opinions expressed in letters are solely the writer’s, and not necessarily shared by the Co-op City Times or Riverbay Corp.

We need real policing, not community policing To the Editor:

Community policing strategies, like the one recently employed by our Public Safety Department, scheduling a series of meetings with community members over coffee and donuts, is really nothing new. While on the surface it seems like a good idea, I seriously doubt that any real, useful information will come from the meetings.

Most of the attendees are older, lawabiding community leaders, who probably do not have any useful first or sec-

ond hand knowledge of criminal activities going on here. And if they did, they would not be likely to share that knowledge in a public forum for fear of dangerous repercussions.

Visibility for visibility’s sake does not work in the long run. Stationing officers in public places just so they are seen takes away from real police work, much of which does not take place on sunny afternoons in public places, but in the dark, hidden recesses of the community where nefarious activities com-

Riverbay Labor Day Closing Monday, Sept. 5 and Co-op City Times Deadline Notice In observance of the Labor Day holiday, Riverbay’s administrative offices will be closed on Monday, September 5th.

Because of the holiday shortened work week, Directors’ viewpoints and community organizations’ articles must be received by 9 a.m. on Tuesday, September 6th. Material submitted after that time will not be considered for publication in the Saturday, September 10, 2016 issues of the Co-op City Times.

Material for publication may be emailed to cctimes @riverbaycorp.com; faxed to (718) 320-2595 or slipped under the office door at 2049 Bartow Avenue, rm. 21.

Although the administrative offices will be closed on Monday, Sept. 5, shareholders may contact Riverbay at (718) 3203300 and follow the prompts for emergency maintenance, and the Co-op City Public Safety Department at (718) 671-3050, and 9-1-1 with emergencies.

We wish our readers a happy and safe Labor Day.

monly thrive.

While the concept of community policing as a public relations tool is understandable and perhaps useful in a limited scope to build trust in the police within the community, the strategy cannot take away from real police work involving tedious and anonymous observation and investigation. This is the only proven way to stop criminal activities before they fester and harm innocent people.

—John Rose

REMINDER – Carrying Charge Boxes Shareholders are reminded that the carrying charge deposit boxes located in the community centers open on the morning of the first business day of the month and close at midnight on the 10th of the month, which is the last day to pay your carrying charges before a late fee is accessed. If the 10th of the month falls on a weekend or holiday, the carrying charge boxes remain open through the next business day.

—Riverbay Management

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR We welcome your letters to the editor, however, if you would like your letter to be considered for publication, it must be signed, and include your address and telephone number – which will be kept confidential – so the authenticity of the writer can be verified. The Co-op City Times does not print anonymous or unsigned letters.

Important Notice to Shareholders of Building 26 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.

Building 26

Current Lease Expiration Date

New 3 yr.

Expiration Date

Building 26 2400, 2420, 2440 Hunter Avenue

Nov. 30, 2016

Nov. 30, 2019

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

Writers will be limited to one letter per topic.

Anonymous or unsigned letters will not be accepted for publication.

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

Advertisements and classified advertisements in the Co-op City Times do not necessarily reflect an endorsement from Riverbay Corporation of goods and services, but present greater options to cooperators of products and services available.

The Riverbay Corporation does not assume any responsibility nor is it a party to any contract or agreement between the cooperator and the vendor.

All matter published herein is copyrighted by the Co-op City Times.

Permission for reprints of advertising or editorial contents produced by the Co-op City Times must be obtained in writing from Riverbay Corporation, 2049 Bartow Ave., Bronx, New York 10475.

If the Co-op City Times Was Not Delivered: Call 347-439-5632 on Saturdays ONLY, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

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Public Safety Report

CCPD offers “Back to School” safety tips BY LIEUTENANT PAM APOLLO

As summer draws to a close, the Department of Public Safety would like to remind residents of the following tips to keep everyone safe for the “Back to School” season. This year, New York City Public School students return to school on Thursday, September 8. Drivers, parents and students each have a role in assuring a safe school year. This is a good opportunity to take time out of your busy schedule to make sure that all members of your household are familiar with the safety rules that pertain to them.

School buses are the safest way to get to school.

School buses are nearly 8 times safer than passenger vehicles. Most school bus accidents occur when kids enter or exit the school bus. Children ages 5 to 7 are at the greatest risk. Children may be in a hurry to enter or exit the school bus. They may have little experience with traffic and be unable to judge the speed of oncoming traffic in order to safely cross streets. Children believe that drivers will see them and stop and allow them to cross. It is essential that motorists never pass a stopped school bus with its red lights flashing. Never, ever pass a school bus on the right side; the results could be fatal.

Children are also in danger of being hit by the school bus itself. The reason for this is because children do not always stay in the driver’s sight. Young children may drop something and run into the path of the bus to pick it up. Parents need to instruct children that they should get the help of the driver or another adult if they drop something. Children should never reenter the danger zone, 10 feet around the school bus on all sides. Teach children to take 5 GIANT steps away from the bus in all directions. Children should keep all items in their backpack.

Backpacks should weigh no more than one third of the child’s weight. This prevents the backpack from impeding the child’s movement. Send school supplies in to school over the course of several days, if necessary. Backpacks and garments should also not have any long straps or drawstrings that can get caught in the bus’ doors or railings. Older or adult sized sweatshirts that have drawstrings should always be removed when worn by a child. These strings also present a hazard on the playground.

Parents should always make certain that children get to the bus stop on time, wait away from the street and avoid horseplay near the street. Parents should make sure that an adult arrives at the bus stop early enough to receive young children from the school bus. Motorists should allow extra travel time and avoid areas around schools during arrival, departure and lunch periods.

Use extra care to watch for children who may dart out in front of your vehicle to cross the street. Remember that it is always illegal to pass a stopped school bus with the lights flashing from either direction, even on a divided roadway. Children are our greatest resource; we must take every step to keep them safe.

For the weeks leading up to Labor Day weekend, we remind cooperators of these summer rules. Consumer fireworks of any type are highly dangerous and are illegal in New York State. Zero-tolerance enforcement will be conducted by the Co-op City Department of Public Safety, as well as the New York City Police Department.

Barbequing is also not permitted on any of the public areas of Co-op City. Strict guidelines set forth by the New York City Fire Department are in effect for barbequing only on terraces or townhouse patios. In most cases only electric grills may be used, as charcoal

Public Safety Blotter August 26 - 150 Dreiser Loop Court to be returned on that warrant.

One male was arrested for Public Consumption. He was issued a Universal SumAugust 27 - S/O 100 Einstein Loop mons and a Community Compliant. A warrant One male was arrested for Possession of check was conducted, and he had an active Marijuana. He was issued a Universal Sumwarrant. He was transported to Bronx Criminal mons and a Community Compliant. may only be used if more than 10 feet away from a building or structure. Propane tanks are strictly prohibited by the New York City Fire Department in any multiple family dwellings. Residents are also reminded

that Bike Riding is not permitted near buildings, in shopping malls or anywhere else signs prohibiting bicycle riding are posted.

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OPPORTUNITIES AT CO-OP CITY For information on CONTRACT OPPORTUNITIES ONLY, please contact: Lenya Garcia at Lgarcia@riverbay corp.com; and Barbara Penn at Bpenn@riverbaycorp.com.

Please note that emails should be sent to both parties.

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

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

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

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

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Director’s Viewpoint

Co-op City – A Great Place to Live

agreement to sell back the land its settlers stole from the indigenous people, President Mugabe enacted a land reform program which returned the land to its rightful owners. England and the U.S. immediately punished President Mugabe and Zimbabwe’s citizenry by institutSecretary ing sanctions which have caused the economy and the people to suffer. The sanctions must end.

What a terrific summer we’ve had thus far. The RiverSupporters should assemble on 9/17/16 at 12 p.m. at bay staff and many of the organizations have sponsored 53rd Street and Lexington Avenue, NYC and march to an array of interesting activities to assure that you have a the UN in support of the African Liberation Movement choice of meaningful and fun outdoor activities to enjoy and in support of President Robert Mugabe and the peoduring the summer months. Some of the many events ple of Zimbabwe. include block parties, fireworks, Tunes on Tuesday and Marcus Garvey Celebration Wicked Wednesday concerts, a farmer’s market, kiddy Mr. Raymond Dugué, President of the Universal parks and sprinklers, children’s splash days, senior swim Negro Improvement Association and African Communidays, National Night Out, community fairs, outdoor ties’ League (UNIA-ACL) made a fantastic presentation. movies, tennis, track and field, baseball, soccer, and much He began with a slide presentation explaining our roots in more. If you have not been involved in these activities, Mother African and the majesty of our ancestors in buildthere are still a few more weeks in which you can have ing the pyramids, universities and other magnificent fun in the sun at Co-op City – a great place to live. structures, some of which are still standing. The advanceBronx District Attorney ments and the good life ended with the invasions, destrucDarcel D. Clark, our Bronx DA, visited Co-op City on tion and kidnapping of African people to sell as chattel for National Night Out and informed us about the gun buyfree labor in the Americas. Garvey’s family landed in back program. She also circulated flyers about “Another Jamaica. Eventually, Garvey became a Jamaican politiChance,” which is for resolving outstanding warrants so cal leader, publisher, journalist, entrepreneur, and orator that you can clear your record, if you have one. The warwho was a proponent of the Pan-Africanism movement, rants include Consumption of Alcohol in Public, Disorto which end, he founded the UNIA-ACL. He also derly Conduct, Unlawful Possession of Marijuana, Tresfounded the Black Star Line, a shipping and passenger passing, Loitering, Littering, Riding a Bicycle on the line which promoted the return of the African diaspora to Sidewalk, Unleashed Dog, Spitting, Making Unreasontheir ancestral lands. Garvey always strived for a better able Noise, Being in the Public Park after Closing, and life for Black people. Although his plan was unsuccessful, many more. Make a clean start. If you have a quality of Garvey influenced such leaders as Elijah Muhammad, life summons, get it removed and try not to let it happen Malcolm X and Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. again. You can do this on Saturday, September 17th, 9:00 Thanks to the African-American Association for prea.m. until 4:00 p.m. at Mount Hope Community Center, senting this fantastic Marcus Mosiah Garvey Celebration.

The room was filled to capacity. Kevin Lambright was an 55 East 175th Street, Bronx, NY 10453. For more inforamazing MC. The vendors included Michelle and Theron mation: 718-590-2272 and http://www.bronxda.nyc.gov.

Marbury with a display of Obama paraphernalia and Also on September 17th, Pan-Africanists from across Georgette Moye of Meca Talents, who conducts acting the country will support President Robert Mugabe of the classes. June O’Connor, Director of the Marcus Garvey Zimbabwe African National Union-Patriotic Front School, gave her expressions on Garvey, and her young (ZANU-PF) in his quest to eliminate United States sancstudent, Aubrey McCoy, recited a poem which resulted in tions on Zimbabwe. President Robert Mugabe was dema standing ovation. Mr. Rhythm, Keith Witherspoon sang, ocratically elected and has fought to maintain Zimbabwe’s independence. After England reneged on its “The Greatest Love of All,” and informed us of a video

Francine Reva Jones

Building 18 Association Hi, neighbors.

Hope that you all had an enjoyable and safe summer. We had some hot days and a few more may be coming; summer ends September 21st, so there is still time to enjoy this season.

Please note our September Calendar Wed., Sept. 7: FREE school supplies GIVE-AWAY. Must be a member of the building association. Members, please pick up your supplies in the association room, 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Please check Bulletin Board.

Saturday, September 17: ANNUAL FISH FRY in the association room, 12 p.m. until we sell out. We need your support to help make this event a success; if you are interested, please see any member on the Executive Board. Please check Bulletin Board for more details.

All proceeds will go toward Building 18 Scholarship Fund.

Wednesday, September 21, Movie Matinee: In the association room at 3:30 p.m., refreshments will be served. Please join us.

Tuesday, September 27: General meeting in the association room at 7:00 p.m. No guest speaker scheduled as of yet. We look forward to seeing all of you at this meeting, a 50/50 drawing and refreshments will be served.

To all with that special day this month, happy birthday! To the sick and homebound, we pray that your recovery is rapid. To the bereaved families, we give you our deepest sympathies and special condolence to the Gourdine family in the loss of their loved one.

Neighbors, please enjoy this Labor Day. Be safe.

Please stay ALERT! IF YOU SEE SOMETHING, SAY SOMETHING! —Gertie Brown

Building 32 Association Continued wishes for a speedy recovery sent to Dolores Rankin, the esteemed vice president of our building association.

Final reminder to complete payments for our Dinner Theatre trip on Oct. 20. All payments must be received by September 10 as we have to make our final payment to the Dinner Theatre. Please send all checks/ money orders, made out to Building 32 Association, to Ms. Dolores Rankin, 4160

Hutchinson River Pkwy., Apt. 10E. Game night will be continuing on Fridays. Look for signs indicating when the next game night will occur.

We are planning a fundraiser Flea Market in November. Details will be printed in upcoming weeks. Additionally, the date of our first meeting of the new season will be published shortly.

—Lorna Smith

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he’s creating entitled, “The Obaminator,” which he intends to deliver to President Obama. Thanks to Evelyn Turner for providing a speech by Garvey, Augusta Terzol for providing music by Steel Pulse and videographer, Iman Drammeh.

Mr. Dugué presented the association with a gift of the red, black and green flag, which Garvey created and which, he emphasized, was made in America. He also presented to Francine Jones a UNIA-ACL tote bag inscribed with Garvey’s motto: “One God, One Aim, One Destiny.”

Back to School Most NYC schools will open next week and I trust that the families of our community are ready. It is time to get down to serious learning and school activities. Parents and guardians should see that your child gets a good night’s sleep. Give them nutritious food; refrain from junk food. Be certain that your child arrives at school on time and completes all of the homework assignments.

Work closely with the teacher so that you are aware of any problems that might arise concerning your child. Talk with your child daily about the experience at school. This will help your child be successful.

Primary Day September 13th is Primary Day and all citizens who are eligible to vote, should do so.

Mark your calendar and remember to vote for NY State Senator. This is an important election for our community. Remind your neighbors and go together to vote.

Whether or not you like the candidates, your vote is important. It shows that you care and your community will get better services when your community is a voting community.

September 1st is Riverbay Staff Appreciation Day for employees only. We show that we care.

Contact Me If you would like to share your thoughts, contact me at: Francine Jones, Board of Directors, Riverbay Corporation, 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475 or call me: 718-671-5957.

This is a Labor Day holiday weekend. Please drive carefully. Don’t drink and drive. Don’t text and drive. Be careful and be safe.

Harriet Tubman Independent Democratic Club The Harriet Tubman Independent Democratic Club wishes all members and the entire Co-op City community a happy and safe Labor Day weekend to mark the end of the summer.

There are now 66 days until the General Election on November 8.

This is the time to start to consider if you will need an absentee ballot for the upcoming Primary Election and General Election. Registered voters who cannot make it to the polls on Election Day because of occupation, business, studies, travel, imprisonment (other than a convicted felon), illness, disability and hospitalization or resident in a long term care facility, may vote by absentee ballot.

Voters can cast absentee ballots by mail or in person at the Board of Elections Bronx County Office at 1780 Grand Concourse, Bronx, NY 10457.

Telephone: 718-299-9017.

In-Person Absentee Voting Absentee ballots can be cast at your borough Board of Elections office, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, on the weekend prior to Election Day, and on Election Day until 9 p.m. Absentee voting in person begins as soon as the ballots are available (at least 32 days before an election) and ends on Election Day. By-Mail Absentee Voting In order to vote by mail, you must request an Absentee Ballot Application.

Fill out the Absentee Ballot Application using only a pen with blue or black ink, then mail or bring the application to your Board of Elections Bronx County Office listed above. You can also get an Absen-

tee Ballot Application by visiting one of our offices or calling 1-866-VOTE-NYC (1-866-868-3692) and a postage-paid application form will be mailed to you.

Using an Absentee Ballot When you receive an absentee ballot, read the directions carefully, noting the way to mark your votes is to fill in the ovals near your choices. Do not use any other marks or write anywhere on the ballot. The only time you may write on the ballot is when you want to vote for someone whose name does not appear on the ballot – then you may write his/her her name in the write-in box and fill in the corresponding oval. If there are propositions up for vote, look on the back of the ballot. Mark your vote by filling in the oval next to either "yes" or "no." The paper ballots are canvassed by scanning them with machines so follow the directions and mark them correctly.

After making your votes on the ballot, fold the ballot and put it in a smaller envelope. Sign and date the back of the envelope. Seal the envelope and put it in the larger envelope addressed to the Board of Elections. Mail or deliver your ballot to your borough Board of Elections office.

An absentee ballot must be postmarked by the day before Election Day and must reach the Board of Elections no more than 7 days after the election to be counted.

Please take advantage of this service and use this method of voting to voice your opinion in each election.

—Alethea Cherebin

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Building 9 Association Greetings: Happy Labor Day weekend!

Our first Old Fashioned Ice Cream Social was a great success. We served vanilla, chocolate, strawberry, mint, pistachio, neopolitan and cherry vanilla ice cream flavors with whipped cream, chocolate syrup, strawberry syrup, chocolate sprinkles, rainbow sprinkles, mini M and M, chopped peanuts and cherries as toppings. We offered waffle cones, sugar cones, cups and ice pops (for those who are lactose sensitive). Thank you, Gwen Anderson, Shirley Wells and Taylor Wells for all your hard work in serving our guests and for your imagination and creativity in theme-decorating our association room for the event.

Thank you, Mike Collins, for photographing our event. Special thanks to Daisy, Eloise, Karen, Gabriella and Camryn, Anya and Brianna, Jimmy, Theresa, Lebron, Jerome Wells, Jerome Rice, Shirley, Sherine and Alaina, Ms. Asra and Aliyah, Rachel, Miriam, Ruben McCann, Ruben Tolentino, Joseph Valdes, Valerie and all the young people who stopped in for ice cream. We appreciate your support.

Recently, it was brought to my attention by Wanda

Randall (our building caregiver liaison) that, in addition to our many wonderful women, we also are blessed with several marvelous men who provide care to their mothers, sisters, in-laws, etc. Gentlemen, please accept our acknowledgement of the role you fulfill; so happy to have you in our midst. Kudos to you all!

New York City S.T.A.R. benefits are available to the vast majority of Co-op City residents. Year after year, the benefit goes unclaimed by many residents.

Applications are obtainable simply by calling 3-1-1.

JASA offers assistance with completing the application. Once your application is approved, no further action is required. You will receive the benefit each year. It is my goal to have Building 9 achieve 100% participation in the NYC S.T.A.R. benefit program.

Back by popular demand, 'Straight Out of Co-op City' t-shirts (black with white lettering). Our Section 2 Summer Fun Day Committee is taking preorders now through October 31. Expected delivery by November 7. Please contact: Deborah Henry, President, Building 11 Association, at 140 Carver Loop, Apt. 24-F to place your order. Money orders or cash accepted.

Enjoying our first old fashioned ice-cream social.

Children’s sizes S/M/L: $10; Adult sizes S/M/L/XL: $12; and Adult sizes XXL/XXXL: $15. Thank you in advance for your support.

As per past practice, the building association does not convene in July and August. The association will resume meeting in September.

United we stand. Until next time, be well.

—Linda Collins

Building 10 Association This is the last unofficial weekend of summer! Next week is back to school.

Today at 2 p.m. in the building association room is a back-to-school pizza party for the children of Building 10. Come down and enjoy the fun.

Our next General Meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, September 20. The association is in the process of planning several activities for the fall and encourages everyone to join us for this first meeting of the season to share

your thoughts and suggestions.

As plans are formulated and finalized, look for details here on these activities and events in coming issues of the Co-op Times and look for bulletin board announcements in Building 10.

If you have concerns about activities, or the lack thereof, please slip a note under the Building 10 association door. We can update you at the following meeting.

To everyone, remember our challenge to you, if you

have attended one of our events, your challenge is to attend one of our meetings in the Fall and bring a neighbor with you.

Continue to enjoy the summer and we hope any challenges you have encountered are resolved quickly.

We believe each individual is the strength of our association. So join us at our next meeting on September 20th!

—Ron Campbell

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HCR needs to address these changes

Director’s Viewpoint

Daryl Johnson One of the major issues that's affecting lots of cooperators here is that they want to transfer to different apartments. But, the costs and all of the other issues that they have to go through make it almost impossible to make that switch.

Transfer Difficulties Cooperators that had big families may have lived here for many years. Then, as time passed, all of their family members moved on. And, now, they're paying a lot of money to live alone in that large apartment. So, with less income, their goal is to downsize to a smaller apartment.

On the other hand, we have couples that recently moved here. And, their families are growing. They make good money and they need a bigger apartment. So, their goal is to upsize to a larger apartment.

When both parties go to Riverbay, they'll ask about a transfer. And, that's when the nightmare begins. The first thing that they're going to have to do is to fill out an application and get on a waiting list. Next, they're going to have to pay $4,500 per room for their new apartments.

Then, after they move out of their apartment, Riverbay is going to use a state regulation to legally take 3 months of carrying charges away from them.

So, let's go online right now and look at this regulation.

1. Please go to your search field and type in NYS HCR, for the NYS Homes and Community Renewal agency; 2.

Scroll down to the middle of the page to the area that says: 'Mitchell-Lama Housing Program'; 3. Scroll down to the area that says 'Mitchell-Lama Housing'; 4. Scroll down to the area that says: 'New Amendments to the MitchellLama Regulations.' Please go to page 52 when that 124page document opens up.

The regulation states that: "[Stockholder] The cooperator shall continue to be responsible [to the housing com-

pany] for all carrying charges and utility charges of said apartment for 90 days from the date the apartment was surrendered in accordance with this section or until the carrying charges and utility charges are assumed by a new [stockholder] cooperator, whichever is earliest. Such charges may be deducted from the sums paid by the [stockholder] cooperator for shares in the company."

This is one of the most outrageous housing regulations that I've ever seen. But, guess what? We're not even halfway finished talking about charges yet.

Move Out Charges Some cooperators have had tremendous battles with Riverbay when they moved out of their apartment.

Charges? There were charges for everything. Name it, and it was on their bill. In some cases, the cooperators were able to fight some of those charges because they took photographs of their entire apartment before they moved out.

Here are some steps to consider if you're thinking about moving out: 1. Please make sure to have Riverbay conduct an inspection before you move out; 2. Do your best to restore the apartment before you leave; 3. Take photographs of everything in that apartment before you move.

A Good Way To Swap Apartments A representative from the NYS Homes and Community Renewal agency visited our last Board meeting on August 17. During that meeting, I mentioned this concept about swapping apartments here.

My idea is to let Riverbay set up a program to allow cooperators to swap their apartments. Using the abovecited example, Cooperator A is looking to downsize their apartment. Cooperator B is looking to upsize their apartment. Going through Riverbay, their apartments must be restored. Then, after the paperwork and the new carrying charges are done, they should be able to swap their apartments. Will they have to pay $4,500 per room? No. Will they lose 90 days of carrying charges after they leave their apartment? No. They will only get back what they paid for their original apartment that they swapped if they ever

Building 21 Association Time to get involved…

It’s September! The beginning of the fiscal year of all of the building associations. Co-op City has always needed your support to make it run like a cooperative development should. Thanks to “new beginnings,” we can start again and contribute to our community. Talk to your neighbors. Bring them with you to your building association meeting.

The next 21 Association gathering will be on September 28th. If you have any questions regarding the 21 Association, you have three ways of gaining information. EMAIL your building association at 21association@gmail .com.

CALL your association at 347-504-1821.

ATTEND the monthly meetings which are held every 4th Wednesday in the gathering room in the rear of the B-section at 7 p.m. All monies collected (i.e., annual dues, etc.) are turned in to our treasurer and installed in the association’s bank account.

The First Annual Marcus Garvey celebration was a blast! It was educational. It was fun and very well attended. Thanks to the efforts of the African American Association and its leaders, Ms. Francine Reva Jones, and AAA President, Kevin Lambright, for a successful event.

Floor Captains will make CO-OP City Work Better…All we ask of anyone kind enough to be a Floor Captain is as follows: 1. CONTACT NUMBERS (FOR YOUR FLOOR ONLY) • LIST ALL EMERGENCY CON-

TACT NUMBERS AND DISTRIBUTE TO EACH NEIGHBOR 2. CO-OP CITY TIMES • PLACE THEM AT EACH APARTMENT DOOR (Delivered on Saturdays) 3. ELEVATOR NOTICES • READ THEM AND TALK TO YOUR NEIGHBORS ABOUT THEM 4. PROMOTE: • MEETINGS, CLUBS AND GATHERINGS 5. ENCOURAGE YOUR NEIGHBORS TO: • VOTE – VOTE – VOTE! IN THE RIVERBAY ELECTION • MAKE CALLS TO THE RIVERBAY OFFICES • SECURITY 718-671-3050 • CSO OFFICES 718-320-3300 THINK TANK at Building 21 is in session every Friday at 8:30 p.m. This is where we develop each other’s ideas and make miracles and dreams a reality. We meet in the gathering room in the rear of the B-Section. Ask yourself, what YOU are doing for your community to help make it better?

Your community needs your aspirations, your strength and your fortitude.

ALL are welcome. Come and bring a friend with you. Be a part of something to uplift the community.

Contact us using one of the methods listed above. We are passionate about our community. Each one of us, multiplied by all of us, equals A FORCE FOR GOOD. See you around the neighborhood!

—Michelle Marbury

decide to move away from Co-op City.

Doing business in this way will allow lots of cooperators to transfer to different sections of this community.

And, lots of cooperators that are stuck in their unwanted apartments will be able to move out and start over again.

Bottom line: I would like for the president of HCR to please consider letting our community explore this idea.

Within a 1-year period, Riverbay can gather the names of everyone that would like to swap their apartment. Then, using the above-cited strategy, Riverbay can work out the apartment matches so that cooperators can swap their apartments. Thank you.

Lead or Follow I stand behind every article that I write and every vote that I make on this board. And, I do not follow or vote with anyone else. Recently, there was a $600,000 resolution in this paper to "develop a NEW design to support the boiler." In this case, another change order. But, think: How can a boiler be built first and then serious questions arise as to how to support it or even fit it into our power plant? Plus, who is being held accountable for these problems? No one! So, I voted no.

Close Aside from Douglas Elliman, is there some contention going on between some board members and the work that's being done here? Absolutely! Wait until you read my article for next week. Thank you.

Questions or comments? Please send a letter to: Daryl Johnson, Riverbay Board Director, c/o Riverbay Corporation, 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475. Or, please send a message to me at darylhjohnson@optonline.net (There are absolutely no problems with this email address. So, please double-check the spelling of this address if your message bounces back to you.) Also, please call me at 718-671-4544 if you don't receive a response from your message. You can also join me on Facebook by typing in: Daryl H. Johnson.

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

Thank you.

Building 13 Association Welcome back from what we hope was a safe and fun-filled summer. We hope you appreciated the events offered and will continue to enjoy all of the activities our community provides.

Our first meeting of the season will be held on Thursday, September 8 at 7:00 p.m. Our special guest will be Lois English from Cooperator Services. If you have maintenance, closet, repair, etc. questions, get answers. Please check the bulletin board in the lobby for additional information regarding the agenda for the evening. Association meetings are held to keep shareholders up to date, give them a chance to ask questions and get clarification on matters of concern regarding the complex, the building, their apartment and other quality of life issues. It gives you an opportunity to be heard.

“Meet and Greet” your Building 13 Association executive board, along with old and new neighbors in the lobby on Saturday, September 17, from 12 p.m.2:00 p.m. We have important information to share, so stop by and say hello and/or get a treat.

“Straight Outta Co-op City,” shirts back by popular demand as a fundraiser for our 2017 Summer Fun Day by Section 2 (Bldgs. 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 and 14).

If you are interested in purchasing a shirt, please contact the President of Building 11 (A, B, C) Deborah Henry at 718-379-

6312. The cost is as follows: Children (small-xl) $10, adults (small-xl) $12 and adults (2X-3X) $15. Payment can be made by cash or money order. Send money orders to 140 Carver Loop #24F. Deadline for payment, October 31.

Women Keeping It Real – Returns Saturday, October 22, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at 100 Casals Place (Bldg. 13) association room. Women Keeping It Real is an inspiring, insightful and informative social gathering of women of all ages exchanging information, empowering and encouraging each other. We welcome new participants. Remember! You must be 18 and over to participate.

Please check the bulletin board for dates and times of upcoming workshops you can enjoy with neighbors and friends in your own backyard! No need to go far. If you have a trip or event you would like to recommend, please let us know.

Checks for Building 13 events should be made payable to Building 13 Assoc.

Inc. and mailed to Building 13 Assoc., 100 Casals Place #32K, Bronx, NY 10475. For information, contact Gail Sharbaan, Treasurer, at 718-671-3801 or Leslie Peterson at 718-320-1370. Our website is /www.bldg13assoc.com or email us at bthirteen.assoc@yahoo.com.

As always, thanks for making our team work.

—Leslie Peterson

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Bike Patrol patrol officer, said that bicycles are particularly effective in communities with a large campus, such as Co-op City.

The chief said: “Much, if not most, of the community is not accessible by patrol car. With so many walkways and green space within the interior of this community, bicycles have always proven to be an effective way of getting officers into areas that cannot be effectively patrolled on foot because of the sheer expansiveness of the area, or by patrol car because of the inability to access these areas with a four-wheeled vehicle.”

Chief Apollo added: "Bike patrol is an excellent concept in law enforcement on many levels. It allows the officer to be omnipresent and move around in a quick and safe manner to numerous locations. The bike patrol also saves money on fuel, but yet in many aspects, serves the same purpose as a motor patrol. In addition, the bike patrol is an excellent community relations tool in that members of the public and fellow cyclists feel more comfortable approaching an officer on a bike and interacting with them; overall, it provides a less intimidating factor to policing."

Chief Apollo said that with the 9 new bicycle patrol officers officially trained and certified this week in the use of bicycles as a patrol tool, this will allow the department to double its use of bicycle patrols throughout the community.

Bicycle patrols will be active in the community from 8 a.m. to midnight as long as the weather remains conducive to their use. The Chief said that in the past, the bicycle patrols remained in effect well into the winter months as long as the weather remained relatively mild (above freezing with little or no snow or ice).

In the past, Public Safety used specially certified outside bicycle trainers to teach the course and certify the officers, but in recent years, Public Safety trainers have received the certification to teach the course themselves, saving the community the expense of bringing in outside trainers each time that the bicycle patrol division needs to be supplemented or expand strategy.

This week’s course was led by Lt. Shelda Williams, Public Safety’s Director of Training, and Officer Steve Grosvenor, a long-time assistant trainer, experienced in

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All this week, bike patrol officers were trained on the rudiments of bike maintenance and techniques for pursuing and capturing suspects.

teaching a number of advanced policing techniques.

Lt. Williams said the course goes into a wide variety of tactics and knowledge required to be an effective bicycle patrol officer, including physical fitness maintenance, traffic laws, bicycle maintenance, accident analysis, night riding techniques, safety, and various tactics for contacting and apprehending suspects while on bicycle patrol, such as power slides and jumping curbs to chase suspects over rough terrain. The training also includes a special firearms training session on the tactics for safe firearms use while patrolling on a bicycle. The session was taught in Cortland Manor, New York earlier this week.

“The advantage of being on a bicycle is you can get to a location much faster than by foot and you can get around corners and access greenways here and other areas where a car can’t, so the opportunity is there to get to various locations in this community where police services are needed whether it be responding to a call for help, an accident, or just providing a presence at a community event on the community’s greenways which are largely inaccessible by patrol cars. Plus, it is an increased form of visibility in areas that otherwise could not be patrolled regularly without using bicycles,” Lt. Williams explained.

Volunteer opportunity for seniors The Advocacy, Counseling and Entitlement Services (ACES) Project of the Community Service Society is recruiting retired individuals age 55 years or older to serve as volunteer public benefit counselors dedicated to helping financially disadvantaged people.

ACES volunteers assist clients with completing applications for public benefits and help correct benefit related problems. Volunteers must attend a training that begins October 4, 2016. Upon completion, they are placed in agencies in one of the five boroughs to provide information on government benefits to low-income families, older adults, and individuals with disabilities. A personal interview, successful completion of the training, and a commitment of six hours per week for one year of volunteer service is required.

Applicants must have advocacy, research, and computer skills, in addition to an interest in assisting low-income populations and learning about public benefit programs. No prior benefit experience is required. For more information, please contact Rebecca Haase at (212) 614-5482. To apply, go to: www.cssny.org/programs/entry/the-aces-project

Please Refrain From Littering in the Garages.

There are Several Trash Cans on Every Level For Your Convenience. Keep Co-op City Clean!

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Making The College & Career Fair Experience Special

Director’s Viewpoint

Evelyn Turner You’re invited to attend our 5th Annual College, Career & Resource Fair. It’s not too late to suggest any names of colleges, career opportunities or resources you feel would benefit our youth and adults returning to college.

WHEN - Saturday, October 1, 2016.

WHERE - Dreiser Loop Auditorium, 177 Dreiser Loop, Bronx, 10475 WHAT TIME - 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND – Elementary students, grades 3rd to 6th from 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

An enriching stimulating experience for elementary students will be a “Robotic Team Demonstration.” Students will learn the importance of Mathematic, Science, Technology and Engineering.

Middle School & High School Students, from 12:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Come and hear about career opportunities with NASA, as well as how to apply for SUMMER 2017 PAID INTERSHIPS if you are 16 years or older. A representative will speak at 1:00 p.m. and be available after the presentation to share information with youth and their parents.

College can make a big difference in a student’s life.

A college education provides more career choices and more job opportunities than just a high school diploma We provide college fairs because it gives students an opportunity to talk with college admission representatives and gather information about campus life, academic programs, financial aid, and admissions requirements.

It’s important for students to take campus tours and parents should bring a check, money order or cash in the amount of $25 to register for an upcoming tour of top historically black college & universities in America. Please note that historically black colleges and universities are very diverse serving students

from all ethnicities.

Our team is so excited that we have new colleges and universities this year joining those who have participated for the past 5 years. For example, St. Thomas Aquinas College is coming. Opened by a group of Franciscan Brothers in 1859, today the school is co-ed and has more than 2, 600 students and 20,000 alumni.

The school has 72 majors and programs, nursing program, and generous scholarships. Located in Brooklyn Heights, the heart of N.Y. City, it’s known as “The Small College of Big Dreams.”

Confirmed is Rochester Institute of Technology, Rochester, New York. RIT’s Endowment Fund is worth $544 million. RIT’s undergraduates receive over $200 million in financial assistance, and over 90% of students receive some type of financial aid. RIT was the first university to publish a video game on Xbox One platform.

If you are a @RIT Tigers woman studying engineering or computer science, you can apply for $10 million in scholarships, plus internship. They also help with job search after graduation. The university emphasizes instruction in the arts and sciences professions.

Would you like to become a professional bartender?

How about a hair stylist? Interested in building and repairing computers? What about a career as a fireman?

Come out on October 1, and talk to people who can advise you. One day can change everything. Stay tuned!

Marcus Garvey Celebration Kudos to the African-American Association for celebrating the legacy of the awesome Marcus Garvey, founder and president general of the Universal Negro Improvement Association. His Black radical viewpoints must not be ignored or suppressed. Many were surprised to know that during his tenure/leadership, Blacks had a “doll factory” in New York City, a newspaper and several other businesses. “Marcus Garvey captured the imagination of thousands because he personified the possibility of the fulfillment of a dream latent in the heart of every Negro.”

Candidates running for State Senator were provided an opportunity to speak at the event. As we listened to

Debs Place Townhouse The September meeting of the Debs Place Townhouse Association will take place on Thursday, September 8, at 7 p.m., in room 1 of the Dreiser Center. At present, no speaker has been invited so the meeting will be for organizational purposes. We will be suggesting topics that we will want to take up during the coming year and the speakers that we will want to invite to our meetings to bring us up to date on current and new management procedures.

My recent hip-replacement procedure has kept me pretty well confined, but I could not help but notice the appearance of our court. Grounds seems to have done a great job with its plantings and the profusion of color is eye catching. I was pleased to see the small tree and plaque celebrating our longtime Association President, Irene Robinson, down at the section near Building 8.

Our members should be aware that we meet on the 2nd Thursday evening of each month. Membership dues is $10 per family for the entire year and should be paid, in cash, to our Treasurer, Nadine Thompson, at the first meeting. Dues can also be dropped off at Nadine’s (18B) in an envelope. Please include your name and apartment on the envelope.

We are looking forward to meeting and greeting our regular members and to welcome others who have recently moved into our townhouse area. Refreshments will be available.

—Nels Grumer

Building 12 Cooperators Civic Association Greetings and a happy and safe Labor Day. Don’t forget to vote in our Primary on Tuesday, September 13, 2016.

Our next building meeting is Monday, September 26th. On the agenda will be your suggestions and ideas regarding our building’s events for the coming year. For example, Game Afternoon, Movie Afternoon or Evening, Halloween, casino or shopping trip, etc.

We still have shirts to sell from our June 2016 Summer Fun Day “Straight Out of Co-op City.” Payment for the shirts to be made by October 31, 2016. Contact person is Deborah Henry 718-379-6312 or Tephie713@aol.com.

Best wishes to all who are celebrating a special event this month. Our thoughts and prayers go out to everyone who has suffered a loss or is sick and shut-in. If you see something, say something. To contact CCPD (Public Safety), call 718-671-3050.

We can be reached at MLSAH@ aol.com or 718-379-7841.

—Sonja Maxwell

each candidate, many of us were appalled that a male un-named candidate was referred to as a “BOY” by a candidate and the audience was reminded that the seat of State Senator is a “man’s” job, etc.” This particular presentation was utterly amazing for those of us who know that all the candidates are adult men & women.

Based on the literature disseminated, all candidates are college graduates with families and jobs. The term “BOY” was commonly used in the segregated South, where I grew up, to disrespect adult Black men who were considered 3/5 of a man. It is because of these Black Southern men that I am what I am today.

Clinical Services For Families & Children Located In Section 5 The Jewish Board sponsors an excellent “Family Prevention Service” for children up to age 17 who live in Co-op City/Pelham. Additionally, for children and teens (ages 12 to 17) children can be helped if they: argue or fight; look withdrawn or anxious; perform poorly in school; use drugs or alcohol; have poor relationships; sad; feel danger when none is present. Maybe they are what my grandparents would call “hard headed.”

Parents, you don’t have to go at it alone! “Treatment is not about fixing bad behavior.” “It’s about helping the child and the important people in the child’s life learn the tools to live a meaningful life in spite of trauma.” To learn more, contact: Co-op City Family Services, 135 Einstein Loop, room 46, (718) 320-3082 or (917) 3648676. The staff consists of excellent, culturally sensitive, trained Licensed Master Social Workers. Again, parents, grandparents, guardians, don’t go at it alone!

It’s tough keeping especially teens focused, motivated and on the right path in spite of all that you do! It’s difficult in today’s society being a teenager!

The services are FREE thanks to a grant from the Administration for Children’s Services. Call or stop by for a confidential visit. The office is beautiful, warm and friendly.

Yours in truth & service: Evelyn M. Turner, 917324-1033-evelyntinez@aol.com or eturner@riverbayboard.com.

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Health News

Important eye health tips to keep in mind as kids head back to school

BY ERIN WALSH, M.D., M.S

While we all enjoyed the warm summer sunshine, preparing our children for school is now upon us. Along with the countless supplies needed for the upcoming year, we must not forget that we also need to pay attention to making sure our kids are healthy, and ready to make the most of their school year! Here are some tips to help keep our children’s eyes healthy.

• Eye Exams: Having your children’s eyes checked prior to the start of school is helpful, but many schools already screen for common eye conditions. In particular, New York City Schools screen children in pre-kindergarten, kindergarten, those in grades 1, 3, and 5, as well as those with underlying learning issues. These in-house school screenings are important, as approximately 25% of school-age children need eyeglasses, and 3% have amblyopia, a more serious vision disorder.

If your child is screened, and is recommended for further evaluation, a form will be given to you in order to set up an appointment with your eye doctor. Also, if you already suspect your child may be having difficulties, now is the best time to schedule an appointment.

• Choosing Glasses: Should your child require glasses, it is also important to find a reliable, affordable vendor for them. Many optical shops are well equipped with an assortment of frames, some of which may be covered by insurance. Even large discount retail stores (Cosco, BJ’s, etc.) have a great variety. Additionally, there are warranties for eyeglass breakage and repair that can help. Remember, though: many warranties do not cover lost glasses, which will require you to pay for lost materials.

One simple step to prevent glasses from being lost is to wear them on a string or eyeglass strap. Nowadays, there are some fun options with silicone straps; they come in a variety of colors and tend to be more kid-friendly.

Of course, these are just a few of the issues concerning parents about their children’s vision.

Broun Place Townhouse Association From Broun Place Townhouse Association: We hope everyone has a safe and wonderful Labor Day with friends and family, enjoying and appreciating how lucky we are. In these times of crisis, support the Red Cross and International Red Cross.

Watching the Board meeting on an ancient TV connected to basic cable was the best way to receive this broadcast. Funny how that goes! I, for one, appreciate being able to watch these replays. It is grueling to go through these meetings, and yet our Board and employees do it. This particular meeting was jampacked with important information and clarification on everything from the Cooper Place leak, foyer renovation, power plant performance and the new boiler, new commercial enterprises and so much more. Whether we agree with Board members or not, Board members and employees deserve to be respected for the work they do.

The Construction/Building and Grounds meeting was held on Thursday and that meeting too was diverse and interesting. Because there is so much to discuss, two committees would make the subject matter more mangeable. Merging the two makes for very long and complicated agendas.

Just as a reminder: Riverbay does not accept cash for items purchased from CSO, come with a blank check. A neighbor was told, if your new towel rack is longer than the towel space, bring it to Dreiser for cutting to specification.

Adam Tanaka, a Harvard graduate student, is looking for cooperators to interview for his short documentary covering history and the significance of Co-op City.

If you are interested in being interviewed and have significant experience, photographs, videos, etc. from the 1960’s and 1970’s, contact adam.tanaka@gmail.com.

Water is a priceless commodity. We must conserve it. No cooperator should run water for their plants for hours at a time. Regarding “Service Animals,” Public Safety intervenes when the animal is unleashed, shown to be aggressive, or not cleaned up behind. This week, I saw folks letting their dogs run unleashed. Next time, I will click and forward. Keep your “Service Animal” leashed! Remember, “If you see something, contact Public Safety.”

Sincere appreciation to the Apollo family; your gardening in Broun Place is outstanding. Please neighbors, use our garbage cans. They are on almost every corner, perfect for your fast-food garbage. HELP KEEP CO-OP CITY CLEAN. We encourage all eligible citizens to register to vote. This is your responsibility as a U.S. citizen. Make your vote count. Be ready to vote, September 13, in the Primary Election.

Get on the “Do Not Call Registry” by phoning “1-888-382-1222.” Call from a phone that you want to register. This includes, cell or house phones. Going on vacation, ask a neighbor to pick-up newspapers and flyers. That accumulation is messy and says no one is home.

Report road issues to #3-1-1 and Bronx Community Planning Board 10, located at 3165 E. Tremont Avenue, Bronx, NY 10461; Phone: 718-892-1161, Email: bx10@cb.nyc.gov.

Schools open next week, good luck and success to all!

—Eva Lazaar

• TV/Electronics Time: Parents also commonly wonder if watching TV and using electronic devices can cause eyestrain in their children, or accelerate their need for glasses. Luckily, there is no evidence that watching television can negatively affect visual development or cause eyestrain. (This is due to the fact that children are able to focus much more easily than adults.) However, it is recommended that children under the age of two be restricted from television completely, and children above two be restricted to a maximum of 2 hours daily. These guidelines stem from the fact that prolonged television use is correlated with childhood obesity and behavioral-attention-deficit disorders.

• Natural Light: Not surprisingly, there is more and more evidence that children and adults should spend more time outside. Exposure to natural sunlight (not sun gazing) can prevent the need for stronger glasses. In individuals who have underlying nearsightedness (myopia), it has been found that exposure to natural sunlight can help slow the progression of this condition. Thus, it is important to avoid reading in dim light, and instead, opt for well-lit conditions, either outside or near a sunny window.

One final tip, and it’s an important one: Be sure to watch your children for subtle cues concerning poor vision. Children cannot always tell us they do not see well, and observing their behavior with regard to near and distant targets can help us decide whether or not to visit the eye doctor. For example, children with high amounts of farsightedness (hyperopia) tend to develop a chin-up or chin-down face position while looking at something, whereas children with nearsightedness tend to squint more. Alternatively, those with astigmatism tend to turn their face to the left or right. Lastly, if you notice your child has one (or both) eyes deviating from each other, i.e. crossing or drifting, then you should see an eye doctor immediately, as this could be a sign of a more serious disorder.

Nowadays, there is great access to eye care for children with the help of all our local optometrists, ophthalmologists, opticians and schools. Teachers and parents alike are great resources to detect the need for an eye exam, and we are all here to help your children see well.

(Note: Dr. Erin Walsh, M.D., M.S., is Assistant Professor, Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, Division of Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Montefiore Medical Center.)

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Rivers Run Community Garden

HELL OR HIGH WATER

BY ANATOLIY BUDNITSKIY

Once in a while, a film comes along with such deep and poetic meaning that it completely solidifies my faith in the knowledge that quality is still being made, especially when a film is more than just a film.

In past years, it has been THE DARK KNIGHT, DRIVE, WHIPLASH and INTERSTELLAR. Now that film is HELL OR HIGH WATER. It really brings a tear to my eye when I consider how profound it was. As the credits rolled over the beautiful grass field of Texas, I immediately wanted to see HELL OR HIGH WATER again. And only the aforementioned films have made me feel that way. I must have said “wow” to myself probably around 20 times from the grand and meaningful dialogue. It is such a stellar script, once again from Taylor Sheridan. From last year's SICARIO to this year’s HELL OR HIGH WATER, Sheridan has once again scripted a phenomenal piece of art. I hope he has more coming. What an amazing, amazing writer.

David McKenzie, a lesser known filmmaker (from STARRED UP with the phenomenal Jack O'Connell) will definitely get more recognition after this. He sculpted his masterpiece more and then some.

Career bests from absolutely everybody associated with HELL OR HIGH WATER. I mean really! I see at least six hopefuls for Academy Awards. Jeff Bridges was magnificent, such incredible acting from him; Chris Pine, completely against his norm; amazing and thought-provoking performance. Ben Foster is a chameleon. What an amazing actor. In every film, he completely dives into any role he undertakes. Everything in this film is like a check on a list for a masterpiece – deep, profound, morally ethical, gripping and thought provoking.

Everything was on display here.

This was a very low-key summer for blockbusters. Independent and quality films took over, such as GREEN ROOM and THE INFILTRATOR and now HELL OR HIGH WATER. The quality is there, folks, you just have to pay attention and realize what you are watching. Don't always go to what is fed to you with endless advertisements. HELL OR HIGH WATER is probably the best film since WHIPLASH and has to be seen and recognized for what it is.

HELL OR HIGH WATER, 2016, Rated R 102 Minutes David McKenzie – Director Taylor Sheridan – Writer Jeff Bridges – Marcus Hamilton Chris Pine – Toby Howard Ben Foster - Tanner Howard

Building 27 Association Greetings, neighbors. Summer is almost over, would you believe it? Nevertheless, enjoy and drink plenty of water during the hot days, stay safe and enjoy the beautiful flowers and scenery of nature that surrounds our community. The association will soon be back to business next month September, so please plan to attend meetings with new ideals and commitments. We meet every other month.

The building association thanks all volunteers for the FAMILY FUN DAY that was held on Saturday, August 20, on the Section 5 greenway from 12 to 6 p.m.

Building 27 volunteers showed up and showed out, thank you.

A special thank you to our own Vargas and Tamara from Building 27A wherein Vargas did the balloons and his wife did the face painting. Vargas and Tamara were to work only 12 to 2 p.m., however, they both worked hard beyond the hours of 2 p.m.

We thank you and appreciate you for making our little ones happy. The children stayed and waited patiently on both lines. How the little children can be so patient without complaining or murmuring is beyond me and wish us adults could be the same.

Oh, I have to mention Nelson Sweeting and Dawn Carter from Building 27A; they both monitored and conducted the TUG OF WAR for the children and looked like Nelson and Dawn had just as much fun as the kids.

Happy birthday to all in the month of August. Please share with the Sunshine Committee, Ms. Lydia Rondon, by calling her at (718) 583-3040 if a neighbor in our building is ill, homebound, birthdays, bereavement.

Ms. Rondon will respond on behalf of the association.

Let’s hope and pray for better things to come, for this is our home, building and community. Please keep all leaders of the nations in prayer for peace, for there is unrest everywhere.

—H. Overman

Thank you, David “DJ” Dukes, for the workshop on Wild Edibles. It was very informative and fun. Also, thank you, Latik Wilson for teaching us how to relax, breathe and visualize at the weekly meditation circle.

Today at 12:30 p.m., we will be having a garden picnic. If you’d like to mosey over, please bring a dish. We have the most awesome cooks and I’ve already pulled out my bib. We will be closed on Sunday.

Looking for participants for the decorating committee to help with our October display. We will be making scarecrows, decorating pumpkins, etc. If you are interested, please contact us at Rivers_Run@yahoo.com.

To schedule your volunteer hours for July, please email jam239@aol.com and Rivers_Run@yahoo.com.

Important dates (All are welcome) • Every Saturday, Meditation with Latik Wilson – 5 p.m.

• Sept. 3rd – Picnic at the Garden (Bring a dish) - TODAY • Sept. 13th – Visitors from Botanical Gardens • Oct. 29th – Trolley Day (details to follow) Rivers Run is open: • Tuesdays, 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. (or until dusk) • Wednesdays & Fridays, 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

• Saturdays & Sundays, 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

If you’d like to take advantage of the opportunities to get your hands dirty and make your heart happy, there is always something that needs doing. 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

Building 22A& B Association Hi! Welcome back. Hope everyone’s summer was wonderful. The fall season is here. Time for our building association dues, $5. We’ll post collection dates and times on the bulletin board. Our next association meeting is September 26, at 7 p.m. in the association room on the “B” side. Come with ideas for what you would like us to accomplish. Happy belated birthday and anniversary to all! Our sympathies to the families who have lost loved ones.

—Betty Leak

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Velocity Track Club New York

Co-op City Sports

Velocity Track Club New York’s cross country season has officially started!!! On Saturday, August 27th, we competed in the Percy Sutton Harlem 5K Run, along with a 1.5-mile walk and kids’ races, which capped off Harlem Week, a month-long celebration of the neighborhood’s past, present, and future as one of New York City’s cultural treasures.

The 5K event, an annual favorite on the New York Road Runners race calendar, honors the late Percy Sutton (1920-2009), who as Manhattan Borough President in the 1960s and ‘70s, championed running and the expansion of the New York City Marathon into the five-borough event it is today.

Velocity’s athletes competed in the 5K run and the 2 – 12 age division children races. There were over 4,800 finishers (2,403 men and 2,400 women). For our first cross country meet, I’m please with the results.

Darius Gordon, who is 17 years old, finished in 6th place within his age division.

Dontae Lindo and Julian Caldwell, who are 10 years old, finished 6th & 7th in the 14 & under boys division. Pierce Parker, who is 8 years old, completed the 5K (3.1 miles) and finished in 17th place among boys 14 years old and younger. Adonijah Washington, who is 9 years old, also completed the 5K and finished in 14th place among girls 14 years old & younger. After they finished the 5K race, Dontae took 2nd & Jordon Ingram took 4th in the 10 – 12 age division 300 meter race. Adonijah took 1st place in the girls 7 – 9 years old division 200 meter race. Great job to all athletes!!

“It Takes a Village to Raise a Child.” We are blessed to be based in Co-op City where we have support from our local politicians, schools, organizations, clubs, neighbors, Riverbay Corporation, Retirees of Dreiser Loop and more. I was pleased to get a phone call from Branch Manager Ms. Nicole McMulty of Apple Bank located at 2021 Bartow

Velocity Track Club athletes with Apple Bank staff at Section 5 Fun Day event.

Avenue, Bronx, New York, advising me that they have a check for us. Thank you, Ms. Nicole McMulty and Apple Bank, for the much needed financial support. Life is easier when you are part of a network of friends and family, a neighborhood. Thank you!

Our next meet will be on Saturday, September 3rd, the New Balance 5th Avenue Mile. Our athletes will have an opportunity to compete and meet some of the best pro athletes in the country.

Velocity Track Club New York is a 501(C)3 not for profit. One hundred percent of your donation will go to help our children. For additional information, you can go to our website, Velocitytrack.org, or contact me, Coach Winston Dinkins, at 914441-6196 or via email at watclt@aol.com.

—Winston Dinkins

Truman Mustangs tackle cancer with St. Jude

Truman High School Athletic Department faculty members present a check to the St. Jude Children’s Hospital at a fundraising event held in June. Left to right are: Assistant Football Coach Brian Williams; Terrace Johnson of St. Jude Children’s Hospital; Truman Athletic Director Sybil Johnson; and Truman Head Football Coach John James Shephard.

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On June 13th, the Truman Mustangs held their annual football awards dinner to receive trophies and have each player receive their 2015 Bowl Championship Rings. Head coach John Shepherd handed out the rings and talked about the dedication, focus and work ethic throughout the Summer of 2015 and how it resulted in a championship for the mustangs when they beat FDR High School, 42 to 14, on December 5th of last year at Brooklyn’s Cyclone Stadium.

But perhaps more important than the awards night, the Mustangs presented a check to the St. Jude Children’s Hospital in memory of one of their own, Jiselle “Jesse” Johnson.

St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital successfully treats children with cancer and gives families help to provide a safe environment and treatment strategies for getting their loved ones free of cancer.

“This is another way of getting our student athletes involved in positive things and to be the best they can be,” said Assistant Coach Brian Williams, who planned the evening.

Terrence Johnson represented St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital at the dinner and accepted the donation. Mr. Johnson promised to return to Truman in October for its homecoming game when a plaque in memory for Jiselle Johnson, a student who passed away from cancer last December, will be unveiled. That homecoming game will be at noon on October 15th at the Truman football field in Co-op City and proceeds from that game will go towards the fight against cancer. All fans will be asked to wear pink that day.

The Mustangs open up defense of their 2015 PSAL Bowl Division Championship on September 10 at Truman against McKee Vocational High School, the only team to defeat Truman last year.

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African-American Association We had a wonderful turnout for our Marcus Garvey Celebration. So much pertinent information was given that we are beginning to come together and start to activate our own systems. Trust they are all positive so we are expecting opposition and haters (something we have been used to since the first boat ride). But most importantly, we are building with greater enthusiasm, talented and brilliant minds.

We are missing a key element. One that is crucial to the propulsion of our success and that is you. Be sure to join us at our next official African-American Association meeting on September 8th.

Become a member and be part of our growing community.

A special thank you goes out to our office manager Cheryl Birdsall for working throughout the summer relentlessly. Although sometimes it’s not met with open arms, we appreciate your enthusiasm and tenacity.

The association sponsors the following ongoing programs and encourages your participation.

Acting Classes – Children’s and Adult classes are available. Contact: Meca Talent for more information, call us at: 646-373-4122 African Dance Classes – Starts Saturday, October 1st, Einstein Community Center, room #38. Ages 7-adult.

Contact us for more information at: 646-281-4570.

Belly Dance Classes – Wednesdays, 7:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, room #2. For a nominal fee, you will have fun and

stay in shape. For more information, call Xonia, 646-301-9438.

Children’s Programs – For information about the early morning school drop-off program and the after school programs, call 718-379-5555.

Evening Line Dance Classes – Dance to Soul, Latin, and Gospel music on Thursdays, 7 p.m. in Dreiser Center, room #2. Call Cynthia, 917-903-7073.

Music, Rhythm & Dance – Most Fridays 7:30 p.m., Dreiser Center, rm.

15; most Saturdays, 10 a.m., Dreiser Center, room #2. Call Keith, 917-5616211.

Yoga & Pilates Mat Classes – Classes on Tuesday, 7:15 p.m., Dreiser Center, rm. 2. Lose weight, tone and strengthen your muscles with exercises that reduce stress through breathing techniques. For more information, call 718-671-8364.

General Membership Meeting – The next meeting will be September 8 at Dreiser Community Center, room #15. If you are unable to attend the meeting, please read our weekly column for updates. Also, if you wish to join or update your membership, please send a check or money order (DO NOT MAIL CASH) of $15 for a single membership or $25 for families to: AfricanAmerican Association of Co-op City, P.O. Box 702, Co-op City Station, Bronx, NY 10475. Donations are welcomed. Like us on Facebook: CoopcityAfrianamericanassoc/ Email us at: aaaccpower@gmail.com.

—Kevin Lambright

National Council of Negro Women Italy Trip – On Sunday, August 28, all the travelers who will be visiting Florence, Venice and Rome, Italy on September 11 – 18 with NCNW Co-op City Section had a “Meet & Greet” party in Dreiser Center. This was an opportunity for all our guests to meet each other, as well as to receive their travel documents and ask any questions that they still had about our vacation together. The room was decorated with the colors of the Italian flag and refreshments were served. The next time we will be together will be at JFK airport on September 11th. Ciao!

45th Anniversary – We are in the midst of planning for our 45th Anniversary Celebration. It was in 1971 that Dr. Dorothy I. Height came to the Bronx to charter our Co-op City Section. We will be celebrating our contributions to the Co-op City community on Saturday, October 29, at the Villa Barone Manor, 737 Throgs Neck Expressway, Bronx, New York. Our guest speaker for the occasion will be Bronx District Attorney Darcel Clark!

We will receive anniversary greetings from Pat Battle, of NBC-TV! We will be honoring Roberta Boozè and Olive Glasgow, two of our Charter Members who have been continuously active.

The Ticket Committee will be in room 14 Dreiser Community Center on Sat-

urday, August 27, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. with tickets and to receive payment for tickets already distributed.

The tickets are $100. Checks should be made payable to NCNW Co-op City Section.

School Supply Drive – The 201617 school year is right around the corner. We want to do what we can to help those less fortunate by donating school supplies to a local shelter, as well as to selected students in local Co-op City schools. We want to make sure the students are equipped with the necessary school supplies to start the school year off right. We are asking for your support by donating backpacks, pens, pencils, notebooks, loose leaf paper, binders, folders, sharpeners, crayons, glue sticks, etc. Donated items can be dropped off Saturday, August 27 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and on Tuesday, August 31st from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. in Dreiser Center, room 14.

NCNW Community Health Fair – Our annual Community Health Fair will take place on Saturday, September 24, at 2049 Bartow Avenue (Bartow Shopping Mall) room 31 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

This is the perfect time to get your flu shots, get a hearing and dental check-up or even find a good physical therapist.

Mark the date on your calendar now!

—Joyce Howard

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Spanish-American Community Club Please join us on the second Thursday of every month at 8:00 p.m. Everyone is welcome! Our next meeting will take place on September 8th in room 16 of the Dreiser Community Center.

On behalf of our President, Lourdes Suarez, the Board of Directors, and the Executive Board, we would like to welcome back all our members. We hope you enjoyed a wonderful summer.

Members and friends enjoyed a wonderful day at ‘El Batey,’ hosted by the Cultural Committee, on July 24th.

Many thanks to all those who joined us and donated food and supplies.

Upcoming events At our next general membership meeting on September 8th, the Scholarship Board of Trustees will present the Tony Mondesire Scholarship Awards. We kindly ask all recipients to be present.

On Sunday, September 25th, beginning at 1:00 p.m., the Cultural Committee and Riverbay Fund will co-sponsor ‘Hispanic Heritage Day’ in the Dreiser Loop Auditorium. Folkloric groups from Puerto Rico (Danza y Fiesta) and Mexico (Grupo Baile Folklórico), along with other talented dancers, will perform, and a variety of Latin American artists will also be participating. This event will be FREE and refreshments will be provided. Please join us in celebrating the musical contributions of the Hispanic culture. Additional details are available on our website.

Our ‘Social Friday’ get-togethers will return on September 30th at 7:00 p.m. in the club room.

On Saturday, October 22nd, the club will host the annual Halloween Party.

Costumes are encouraged. More information will be available soon.

The club is co-sponsoring a dance on Saturday, November 5th in the Dreiser Auditorium, beginning at 8:00 p.m. Proceeds will benefit our Scholarship Fund.

We are extremely pleased to announce that our main performer will be Charlie Aponte, former member of the legendary salsa band ‘El Gran Combo.’ Additional performers include meringue and bachata star Juancho and DJ Physcho. Tickets are $45 in advance, more at the door, and are available at Havana Café, 3151 East Tremont Avenue, or contact Al Gonzalez at 347-249-3403. Details can be found on the flyer on our website.

‘Cantares Navideños’ is scheduled for December 3rd and the Christmas Party is planned for December 17th.

Membership renewal dues for the coming year are now being accepted.

Dues are $30 per household.

Additional information for all of our upcoming club events, as well as details concerning the club in general, can be found on our website: http://spanamcccc.synthasite.com. You may also contact the club at (718) 379-7017 or email us at SpanAm CCCC@gmail.com.

—Carmen Rodriguez

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Coalition of African-American Churches & Community Organizations The Coalition of African-American Churches & Community Organizations of Co-op City, Inc.’s general membership meeting will be on Tuesday, September 6, at 12 p.m., 177 Dreiser Community Center, room 15. Two representatives should be sent from each organization to attend all Coalition meetings.

The coalition of African-American Churches & Community Organizations of Co-op City, Inc. will be hosting its 21th annual Friends and Family Day event on Saturday, October 15, 1:00 p.m., 177 Dreiser Community Center, Auditorium B, (Co-op City) Bronx, New York, featuring Keynote Speaker Mr. Jerome Rice and Ebony Rae Lambright, MC. There will be games with prizes for the children, entertainment, inspirational messages, family reunions and networking. There will be vendors which we hope that you will consider purchasing items from and last, but not least, refreshments will be served. So come out and support the many organizations that make up the coalition. Free admissions.

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

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

We also sponsor Friends & Family Day celebrations and Kwanzaa, free for the community. Members of the coalition include the following: African-American Association; Co-op City Baptist Church; Retirees of Dreiser Loop; Harriet Tubman Independent Democratic Club; NAACP Co-op City Branch; St. Joseph’s Episcopal Church and Zodiacs Track Club.

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

—Harman T. Leacock

Black Forum Defensive Driving September 24 The Black Forum defensive driving course will return on Sat., Sept. 24. Lower your liability insurance cost by 10% and remove up to 4 points from your driver’s license. Please make your check in the amount of $35, payable to “the Black Forum of Co-op City,” and mail to P.O. Box 563, Bronx, N.Y. 10475 at least 1½ weeks before the class, or you can walk in on the day of the class but you must have $35 in cash to pay for the course.

Going to Golden Corral On Saturday, September 24, we will be going to the Golden Corral Buffet and Grill, and then off to Harrah’s Casino in PA. Cost: $70. Payment plan available; $40 due July 29 and $30 due Aug. 31.

Casino rebate: $20 slot play. For more information, please call 718- 320-0033 or 917-209-5334.

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

Sound Off, Co-op City in Sept.

We will have a meeting/Sound Off, Coop City in early September. Meetings will be held monthly. More to follow. Topics relevant to the cooperators in Co-op City will be discussed. If you have an idea or an issue to discuss, let’s meet and talk about it. Please call (718) 320-8035.

Volunteers needed We need male and female volunteers, 2

hours a day, preferably Tuesdays and Thursdays, 11 a.m. -12:45 p.m., flexibly. Especially need men who live in close proximity.

Food distribution sites On Thursdays, residents of Buildings 27, 28, 29, 32 and 33 must pick up food at the New Vision Church, 115 Einstein Loop, 11 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Likewise, residents of Building 26, 30, 31, 34 and 35 must go to the Evangelical Church, 2350 Palmer Avenue, 11 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. on Thursdays to pick up food. For information, please call (718) 320-8035.

Emergency Food Program We are open on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, 11 a.m. to 12:45 p.m., Room 20 in the Dreiser Center. Also, due to budget constraints and shortage of available food, you must live within zip code 10475 to participate in this program.

You must also have your card with you and bring two clean plastic shopping bags.

Please also have your current photo ID, such as a non- or driver’s license or any photo ID card with proof of address. You will then be issued a card in order to pick up food in the future.

We Need You - Join Us Today Membership is $5 per year/person. Call (718) 320-8035 or write to Black Forum, P.O. Box 563, Bronx, NY 10475; email: coopcityblackforum@gmail.com or tonys home10475@gmail.com. Help us keep independent community organizations alive in Co-op City. Everyone is encouraged to join. Call or visit us, Room 20 in the Dreiser Community Center.

—Tony Illis

NAACP Co-op City Branch #2210 National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. Mailing address: P.O. Box 75-3111, Einstein Station, Bronx, NY 10475. President: Jerome Rice.

Office telephone: (718) 320-3210. Address: 135 Einstein Community Center, room 36. Office hours: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 11 a.m.–3 p.m.

We will be hosting our 2nd Annual Community Service Awards Dance on Saturday, September 24th. The event will be at the Einstein Community Center, room 45, from 9 p.m.–2 a.m., featuring D.J. Woody. Tickets are $35. Our branch will be honoring those unsung heroes who make a difference in our community. The honorees are: Kiara Santos, Youth Volunteer; Kenneth Hunter, Kenny’s Barber Shop; Lt. Shelda Williams, CCPD Supervisor Training Instructor; Alex Perez, Food Universe Stores and the President’s Award honoree is Joyce E. Wilson, NAACP Member & Community Volunteer. Theme: Our Lives Matter – Our Votes Count.

Membership Campaign: Lifeblood of the Association. Your membership dollars help lead the fight for freedom, justice and equality. The community at large is invited to join the Co-op City Branch #2210. Become a new member, renew, recruit, gift or sponsor an annual membership for self or another. Adult regular membership

is $30 and youth membership is $10. We have some exciting and challenging projects planned and we need your help. We look forward to working with you to go forward and meet the mandates of the NAACP. VOTER REGISTRATION IS AN ONGOING ACTIVITY, registration forms available in office. State & Local Primary is September 13th &General Election is November 8th. Every election is an important election. Be prepared to VOTE! If you don’t vote, don’t complain.

Members interested in attending the 80th NAACP NYSC Convention, October 7–9 at the Sheraton, NY can call the office for information.

Save the Dates • Notice of September, October meetings and November election. Please note the following general membership meetings of the branch for the purpose of elections of officers as follows: President, Vice President, Secretary, Asst. Secretary, Treasurer, Asst. Treasurer and at large members of the Executive Committee. Term of officers is 2 years, effective January 1, 2017 – December 31, 2018.

• September 13 – State & Local Primary – PLEASE GET OUT & VOTE! • September 13 – Dinners • September 18 – Membership Meet @ 3 p.m. (Nominating Committee election) • September 24 – 2nd Annual Community Service Awards Dance @ Einstein CC • October 7-9 – 80th NYS Anniversary Convention @ Sheraton Hotel, NY • October 23 – Membership Meet @ 3 p.m. (Supervisory Committee election) • November 8 General Election – PLEASE GET OUT & VOTE! • November 8 - Dinners • November 27- Membership meet & Election @ 2-6 p.m.

• December 18 – End of year Membership Meeting & Celebration @ 3 p.m.

—Jerome L. Rice

Building 26 Cooperators Association Summer is just about over and I hope that everyone enjoyed the nice weather, the concerts every Wednesday evening and the Splash Down for the children twice this summer on our greenway that Riverbay Fund provided for us to enjoy. We were also happy to see all the cooperators from our building that attended the Section 5 Family Fun Day. It was truly a great time for our section.

Our building meeting for September 13th has been changed to Tuesday, September 20th due to Primary Day on September 13th. We hope to see many of our neighbors and friends at the next building meeting to welcome everyone back from their summer break.

—Patricia Cipollaro

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

Summer Church Schedule (Dress-Down Attire July 3 – September 4) Adult Sunday School - 9:00 a.m.

Worship Service - 10:00 a.m.

Communion Service - Every first and third Sundays Prayer Meeting and Bible Study – Wednesday at 7:00 p.m.

Retirees of Dreiser Loop Attention! Members and friends, please mark your calendars - our first General membership meeting, following a wonderful vacation, will be on Wednesday, September 7th. The meeting is scheduled to start at 1:30 p.m. in the Dreiser Community Center’s auditorium. See you there.

Travel Events Price includes transportation/Coach Bus, Dreiser Loop, opposite H&R Block.

Exciting New Trips Pending – to be announced.

Theatre Committee: (price includes transportation): Wednesday, Sept. 21st. Showtime, 2 p.m. Price: $112. CATS, a musical, at the Neil Simon Theatre, Broadway. Full payment due September 7th. Go to clubroom 19 to leave deposit/payment. Contact Lois Scott, 917-692-7139.

Members and friends, we do require your telephone number along with your name when signing up for trips and/or shows. First paid, confirmed seating.

Committee members in Dreiser clubroom 19 (718379-0377) on Mondays and/or Thursdays, 2:30 - 5 p.m.

Good And Welfare To members at home recuperating, “As you rest and heal, know that you are thought of warmly and wished a quick recovery.” Call Josephine Flowers, 718-3200539, regarding illnesses and bereavements.

Don’t miss a great opportunity to learn how to play BRIDGE as it keeps your mind alert. The 2016-2017 bridge classes will resume on Friday, September 9th.

The following classes will be held in the Dreiser Loop RETIREES Clubroom 19: The (new) Beginners class - 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., and the Intermediate class -1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Call Alvin Lisle, the master teacher, at 718-671-8852, to pre-register for one of the above classes or just come to the class on September 9th.

As a group, we hope to return to the SPA in the month of October - date to be determined. It’s time to treat yourself. Consider joining us the next time. Call 718 379-4784/379-0377 – leave your name, phone number.

Attention! The RETIREES need ASAP experienced part-time drivers with a CDL license with at least 3 years’ experience and a clean driving record.

The position requires transporting members and friends safely to special events, parties, please call the RETIREES office, 718-379-0377, and leave your name and telephone number.

Do have a happy and safe Labor Day weekend!

“The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched - they must be felt with the heart.” —Helen Keller —Claudette Davis

The following programs are at the Church’s Annex: 2053 Asch Loop North (Co-op City) Morning Prayer Services - Tuesday, 6:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.

Neighborhood Bible Study - Thursday at 10 a.m.

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

Sunday School Open House and Registration 2016-2017 We are excited. Our children have been blessed to experience another summer, prayerfully in ways they enjoyed. We look forward to hearing all about it at OPEN HOUSE AND REGISTRATION which will take place on Sunday, September 11, at 9:00 a.m. Breakfast will be served. Sunday School applications will be available for all parents to complete during registration. Sunday School classes will begin on Sunday, September 18, 2016.

Other Scheduled Events Saturday, October 8 – The Sepia Players Ministry presents the play, “EVERYBODY TALKING ‘BOUT HEAVEN AIN’T GOING THERE,” written by James Plummer, at the church. Donation: $20. For tickets and/or additional information, call (718) 513-3308, (718) 6715961, (718) 671-8691 or the church at (718) 862-9172.

Pastoral Anniversary Gala “50 Years of Preaching and 40 Years of Faithful and Spiritual Pastoral Leadership.”In observance of his 40th Pastoral Anniversary, Community Protestant Church most cordially invites the community to join us at a Celebratory Banquet in honor of our pastor, Reverend Dr. Calvin E. Owens, on Saturday, October 15, 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. at Marina Del Rey, Bronx, NY. Donation: $150/adults; $50/children (under 15 years of age). For tickets and/or additional information, please call the church at (718) 862-9172.

Save The Date: September 12–15, 2017 – The Missionary Ministry sponsors a trip to THE HOLY LAND EXPERIENCE IN ORLANDO, FLORIDA. (More information to come.)

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

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

Our words have the power to build up or tear down.

Scripture supports this. Psalm 34:11-18 New International Version (NIV) says: 11. Come, my children, listen to me; I will teach you the fear of the Lord.

12. Whoever of you loves life and desires to see many good days, 13. keep your tongue from evil and your lips from telling lies.

14. Turn from evil and do good; seek peace and pursue it.

15. The eyes of the Lord are on the righteous, and his ears are attentive to their cry; 16. but the face of the Lord is against those who do evil, to blot out their name from the earth.

17. The righteous cry out, and the Lord hears them; he delivers them from all their troubles.

18. The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.

Invitations 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. Every 3rd Sunday following the morning worship, we serve Holy Communion.

If you’re into gospel rap/holy hip-hop, go to www.reverbnation.com/vernonlittle and download music from Vernon Little free of charge. He also has videos on YouTube. You will be blessed, encouraged, and inspired.

We are located at 171 Dreiser Loop in Section 1.

Our phone # is (347) 276-4925. Jesus loves you, and so do we!

—Apostle Gladys R. Little

Family Owned and Operated • Large Chapel on premises

• Pre-need counseling

• Ample Parking on premises

• Out of town services

• Casket Showroom on premises

• Cremations

A dignified funeral every family can afford.

All areas are handicapped accessible

Personalized & Professional Care • 50 Years Serving Our Community Worldwide Shipping including Caribbean, Africa & South America

718-231-7647

Online payment of monthly carrying charges Shareholders can now pay their carrying charges online by logging onto the Riverbay website at www.riverbaycorp.com, and clicking on the “PayLease” icon on the home page, or by signing in directly at the PayLease website at www. paylease.com. Go green, go paperless! Register today.

Faith In God Church & Bible Institute

Call 24 Hours

Fax: 718-231-7665 NOW WEBCASTING TO FAMILY AND FRIENDS ABROAD

www.mccalls.net • director@mccalls.net 4035 Bronxwood Avenue, Bronx, N.Y.

Serving all cultures & faiths

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Evangelical Church of Co-op City – UMC

St. Joseph’s Episcopal Anglican Church

Open Doors, Open Hearts and Open Minds

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

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

Choir rehearsal is on Thursdays at 7 p.m.

The (ECW) Episcopal Church Women meet immediately after service on the 1st Sunday of each month. Membership is open to all women of the church and dues are $2 per month. The men hold their meeting after service on the second Sunday of each month.

We look forward to welcoming everyone to service at 9:00 a.m. on Sunday, September 4, when we will celebrate the Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost.

Our Supply Priest, Father Simeon Johnson, will be the preacher and celebrant.

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

For additional information on all of the above, please call the church at 718-3200844, or visit our website: http://www.stjosephsepcbronx.org.

“Happy are they who have not walked in the counsel of the wicked, * nor lingered/ In the way of sinners, nor sat in the seats of the scornful!” --Psalm 1: —M. Chambers

Come & Visit Us – We welcome you to God’s House – Your House – One family in Christ. We are a congregation with spirit-filled worship, offering opportunities for spiritual growth, fellowship and service to God and our community. We are a multiethnic, multi-cultural and bilingual congregate on and all are welcome. Services are at the church at 2350 Palmer Avenue, across the street from Building 30. Parking is available. Our phone number is (718) 320-3795, and leave a message, if there is no answer. Pastor Magaly Beltré is at the church on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays.

Sunday Services – The first Sunday of the month is a bilingual service with communion, service starts at 10:00 a.m. Every other Sunday, the English Service is at 10:00 a.m. and the Spanish Service is at 12:00 p.m. Remember the importance of worship & fellowship of all who believe and have a relationship with the Lord.

Prayer Night (English) & Prayer Morning (Spanish): The Lord said, “Whenever two or more are gathered in my name I am in the midst of them.” Matthew 18:20.

Tuesday evenings at 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Friday at noon to 1:00 p.m. Come and bring your prayer needs so we can pray together. Remember that prayer brings many blessings, which God has promised to all his children.

Music School: The music school is having registration for the fall semester. They offer piano, guitar, drums, violin, voice and many other instruments. Registration is free and rates are very reasonable. Come to the church Monday thru Friday in the afternoons and see Maestro Frank Colon to register. You can call Maestro at (917) 753-3644. The music school is open to all ages from 5 years old to 100 years young.

Women’s Fellowship: is the first Saturday of every month from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Men’s Fellowship: is the last Saturday of every month from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Prayer Vigil: We will be having on prayer vigil for many issues that concern our community and other areas. The vigil will be on September 9, from 7 p.m. to 12 a.m.

All are invited to come and be a part of this momentous time to prayer for all our needs. We hope to see many people from our community come to pray with us.

Flea Market: We will be having our Flea Market on Saturday, September 17, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. If you are interested in being a vendor, contact Pauline at 718320-1552 (mornings between 8 a.m. &10 a.m. and evenings between 5 p.m. & 9 p.m.) or call the church and leave a message, 718-320-3795. Cost is $30 per spot.

You can come to the church to get an application and pay for your spot. All vendors must provide their own tables.

—Barbara Penn

Co-op City Baptist Church Rev. Dr. Sheldon E. Williams and the Co-op City Baptist Church family invite you to join us tomorrow at 9 a.m. for worship service. Summer hours are in effect through Sunday, September 11 with one service at 9:00 a.m. each Sunday. We invite you to worship, study, and pray with us.

The Co-op City Baptist Church is located at 135 Einstein Loop, room 50. Our telephone number is 718-320-3774.

Next Wednesday, September 7, mid-week service and Wednesday Bible study classes will resume. On Friday, September 9, the noon-day prayer service will resume. The Friday night prayer service will resume on Friday, September 16 with an Adult Movie Night showing of “God’s Not Dead 2” at 7:30 p.m. Please bring snacks to share.

Family and Friends Day will be held on Sunday, September 11 at 9:00 a.m. in room 45, Einstein Center. The theme is “Love overflows and Joy never ends in a Home that’s blessed with Family and Friends” (Acts 11:14). All are invited to join us for this celebratory service.

The Building Fund Ministry is sponsoring a Gospel Explosion featuring the Ecstatistics, the Co-op City Baptist Church Choir and other entertainment on Saturday, October 8, from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. at 177 Dreiser Loop, Auditorium B. Donation: adults, $50; children, $25, ages 6-17. Dinner is included in the donation. For tickets or additional information, call 646-418-7102, 347-290-3081 or the church at 718-320-3774.

Co-op City Intergenerational Outreach Center is pleased to announce that their Second Community Awards Ceremony will be held on Friday, October 21, at 6:30 p.m. at the Eastwood Manor. Tickets are $75. The distinguished honorees are Colville Ivor Bascomb, President of the North Bronx Youth Sports Association; Rev. Dr. Calvin E. Owens, Pastor of Community Protestant Church; Milagrina, Educator, Co-op City Daycare Center (now closed); Dr. Anderson Torres, CEO of R.A.I.N., Inc. and a representative from the legal field. For tickets or additional information, call the church at 718-320-3774.

Save the Date!!! On March 12 to 20, 2018, the church will be going to the Holy Land Pilgrimage (Israel). Join us and worship sailing on the Sea of Galilee, be baptized in the Jordan River; share in communion in the Garden Tomb, all where Jesus walked. For addition information, call the church at 718-320-3774.

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

—Hattie L. Lucas

CO-OP CITY BAPTIST CHURCH 135 EINSTEIN LOOP (Section 5) • Rooms 50-51 Rev. Dr. Sheldon E. Williams, Pastor

(718) 320-3774 • Sunday School – 9:15 a.m.

• Sunday Worship Services – 8:00 & 11:00 a.m.

• Midweek Worship – Wednesday @ 12 Noon • Bible Class – Wednesday @ 1:00 & 7:30 p.m.

• Prayer Service – Friday @ Noon & 7:30 p.m.

COMMUNION SERVICE EVERY FIRST SUNDAY. YOUTH DAY EVERY FOURTH SUNDAY. ALL ARE WELCOME TO WORSHIP WITH US.

Mon., Sept. 5

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Bartow

Einstein

Dreiser

Activities in Room 31 unless otherwise noted

Activities in Room 49 unless otherwise noted

Activities in Room 7 unless otherwise noted

LABOR DAY

LABOR DAY

LABOR DAY

JASA CLOSED!

JASA CLOSED

JASA CLOSED

Date:

Alternate Kosher Meals are also available

Mon., Sept.

5

LABOR DAY JASA CLOSED!

LABOR DAY JASA CLOSED!

Tues, Sept.

6

Orange juice, Grilled Caribbean chicken breast, Vegetable mix, Rice a Roni, Whole wheat bread and Fresh fruit Alt: Egg salad

Lemon pepper fish, Classic macaroni salad, Chickpea salad and Whole wheat dinner roll

Wed., Sept.

7

Apple juice, Stuffed cabbage w/beef, Mashed potatoes, Steamed carrots and Fresh fruit Alt: tuna fish salad

Beef meatloaf w/mushroom gravy, Baked potatoes and Vegetable mix

Dominoes 10 a.m.

Tues., Sept. 6

Word Games Tai Chi 11 a.m., Rm. 45

Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session

Bingo 12:30-2 p.m.

Walking Club

Matinee Movie

Alert & Alive

10:30-11:30 a.m.

10 a.m.-noon, Rm. 45

Caregiver Support Group 1 p.m. 1st & 3rd

Vacation until Sept 13th Cultural Dance 10:30 – 11:30 a.m., Aud. B

Karaoke by Stephen

Mind Teasers

1 p.m. - 2 p.m., Rm. 45

12-1 p.m., Rm. 4 Zumba 1-2 p.m., Aud. A

NEW Green Life Trail Fitness instruction

Afternoon Movies

9:30-11:30 a.m.

Tues.

Card Games 2-4 p.m.

Dominoes 2:30 p.m.

9:30-10:30 a.m.

1-3 p.m. w/popcorn

1 p.m. - 2 p.m.

Blood Pressure Vacation

Dominoes 10 a.m., Rm. 45

Wed., Sept. 7

until Sept. 14

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

Spelling Bee 10 a.m.

Walking Club 10:30-11:30 a.m.

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

Bingo 12:30 - 2:00 p.m.

Card Games 2-4 p.m.

Dominoes 2:30 p.m.

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

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

Smartphone Class Beginner – 12:30 – 1:30pm Intermediate – 1:30 – 2:30 pm, Bartow Main office

NEW Walk Group 9:30a.m., Rm. 40

Dominoes 10am, Rm. 45

Thurs., Sept. 8

Library 9am-1pm

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

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

Tai Chi 11 a.m.-12 p.m.

Mind Teasers 12-1 p.m., Rm. 4 African Brazilian Dance Room 2, 1 p.m.

Art Class 1-3 p.m.

Yoga 2pm-3pm, Rm. 2

Word Games 9:30am-

Grandparent Connection 1st Thursday Rm 35 10:30

11:30am

Arthritis Exercise

Chat Session 9:30am-

11am, Rm. 45

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

Blood Pressure 10 -11:30 a.m. 1st & 3rd Thurs., Rm. 8

Line Dancing 10-11 a.m., Aud. A

Piano Sing Along 11

1pm

Spelling Bee 11am

a.m.-12 p.m.

Mind Teasers 12-1 p.m.,

Bingo 12:30- 2:00pm Word search 11am-

Rm. 4

Card Games 2-4pm

12pm

Dominoes 2:30pm

Karaoke by Steven

Drama Club 1:30 - 4 p.m.

NEW Purple Life Trail Fitness Instruction 1-2

1:00pm, Rm. 45

p.m.

Crochet & Knitting Men’s Line Dancing

Dominoes 10am, Rm. 45

10am-12:00pm

Art 10am, Rm. 45

Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session 9:30-10

Bingo 1pm – 2pm

a.m.; 11 a.m.-12 p.m.

9-10am

Fri., Sept. 9

Word Games 9:30am-11:30am

Women’s Line Dancing 10-11:30am

Meditative Moments

Chat Session 10am Bingo

Card Games 2-4pm

11 am-12 p.m., Rm. 8

12:30-2:30pm, Rm. 25

Pokeno 2-4pm, Rm. 35

Mind Teasers 12pm-1:00pm, Rm. 4

Piano Sing-along 11am-12pm

Card Games 2-4pm Dominoes 2:30 p.m.

Blood Pressure 2nd & 4th Friday 10:00 - 11:30am,

Bingo 1-3 p.m., Rm. 7

Rm. 45

Card Games, Dominoes 2-4 p.m.

(Schedule subject to change without notice)

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 (718) 320-2066, Ext. 2010 Dreiser Center (718) 320-1345 • Einstein Center (718) 671-5161

For information, please call: (718) 320-2066 New Payment Schedule - Payments for trips @ the Bartow office can be made Monday – Friday: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. & 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. (Only) Funded by: The NYC Department for the Aging, The NYS Office for the Aging and Riverbay Corporation.

Non-Kosher

Kosher

Orange pineapple juice, Tuna salad, Four bean salad, Garden Thurs., salad w/ranch fat free dressing, Sept.

Whole wheat bread and Fresh 8 fruit Alt: Egg salad

Breaded chicken breast, Lettuce & tomato, Roasted sweet potato fries and Whole wheat hamburger bun

Orange juice, Italian roast chicken, Cabbage w/shredded carrots, Potato kugel, Canned pineapple and Challah bread Alt: Gefilte fish

Baked fish w/vegetables, Baby spinach salad and Polenta

Fri., Sept.

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Upcoming Events/Trips JASA WELCOMES EVERYONE AGE 60 AND OLDER! Trip registration policy: No refunds for all trips. All trips include roundtrip transportation! All trips must be paid in advance – No Exceptions! Payments for trips can be made at all 3 centers. You can register for all trips starting the Monday after it has been published in the newspaper: JASA will not accept checks under $5.

(FREE) LiveOn NY-SCRIE Application Assistance/SNAP (Food Stamps) – Friday, Sept. 9th & 23rd, 10 a.m.–3 p.m. First come, first served! JASA Main Office, 2049 Bartow Ave. Circle of Care Lounge – Please join a FREE six-week support group series meeting once a week for caregivers caring for an older adult. Refreshments will be served. Topics include: Managing Caregiver Stress, Living Your Vision, Connecting with other Caregivers, Gifts and much more! Fridays: 9/9, 9/16, 9/23, 9/30, 10/7, and 10/14; 1–2:30 p.m., 135 Einstein Loop, rm. 40, in Partnership with PSS. To register, please call or email Diana King at 718-585-1640 or dking@pssusa.org NY Common Pantry is partnering w/JASA NORC to do a six-month long Live Healthy! Workshop. The workshop will focus on learning the difference between healthy & unhealthy choices. How to read nutrition labels and small steps you can take to create a lasting healthy lifestyle, 135 Einstein Loop, rm. 49, Mondays, Sept.

12th, Oct. 10th, Nov. 14th, Dec. 12th; 177 Dreiser Loop, rm. 7, Sept. 26th, Oct. 31st, Nov. 28th, Dec. 19th, tentative. Call 718320-2066 to sign up. Please sign up for one location only.

Influenza Vaccine Clinic-In Collaboration with Walgreens – Tuesday, Sept.

13th, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m., 135 Einstein Senior Center, rm. 40; Tuesday, Sept. 20th, 10 a.m.–12 p.m., 2049 Bartow Senior Center, rm. 31; Thursday, Sept. 29th, 10 a.m. -12 p.m., 177 Dreiser Senior Center, rm. 7. Please call the Bartow main office to register, 718-320-2066.

CANCELLED - Million Dollar Quartet, Wednesday, Sept. 7th, $60, at Wchr BwayTheatre.

Dine & Dance – Mon., Sept. 12th, $4, 177 Dreiser Loop, Audit. B, 11 a.m.2 p.m. Entertainment by DJ Woody.

Tickets will be sold in all 3 senior centers.

Menu: Kosher – Roasted turkey wings, mashed sweet potatoes & red cabbage.

Non-Kosher – Crispy baked fried chicken, potato mash & cauliflower.

Dessert: Apple strudels & juice.

Saturday Night Fever The Musical – Fri., Sept. 16th, $60 at Westchester Broadway Theatre. A stage version of the extraordinarily successful 1997 movie, it is a jam packed, dance crazed, fuel injected show. Price includes lunch, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

Show starts at 1 p.m. Bartow – 9:15 a.m.

Einstein – 9:30 & Dreiser – 9:45 a.m. (18 seats available). Wait list.

Shoprite – Tues., Sept. 20th, $3. Bartow – 9:30, Einstein – 9:45 & Dreiser – 10 a.m.

Laugh Out Loud Productions – Who Killed Mama Souprano (A Comedy), Totowa, NJ, Thurs., Sept. 22nd, $60. Bartow – 9:30, Einstein – 9:45 & Dreiser – 10 a.m.

Price includes complete luncheon, including appetizer, salad, choice of three entrees, dessert, coffee or tea & soda. Wait list.

Wal-Mart – Wed., Sept. 21st, $15.

Bartow – 8:30 a.m., Einstein – 8:45 & Dreiser – 9 a.m.

City Island – Seashore Restaurant, Fri., Sept. 23rd, $3. Bartow – 11:15 a.m., Einstein -11:30 & Dreiser – 11:45 a.m.

Empire Casino – Mon., Sept. 26th, $5.

Bartow - 9:30 a.m., Einstein - 9:45 & Dreiser – 10 a.m. Wait list.

Louis Armstrong Museum – Tues., Sept. 27th, $10. Bartow - 9:30 a.m., Einstein - 9:45 & Dreiser –10 a.m. Wait list.

Aldi –Thurs., Sept. 29th, $2. Bartow - 9:30 a.m., Einstein - 9:45 & Dreiser – 10 a.m.

Central Avenue – Fri., Sept. 30th, $13.

Bartow - 9:30 a.m., Einstein - 9:45 & Dreiser – 10 a.m.: 2 hrs. Xmas Tree Store, 1 hr. Trader Joe’s & 2 hrs. Amazing Savings.

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AARP Chapter #4997

Scheduling Activities Calendar

REMINDER: Time is running out for you to make a decision to get involved with AARP Chapter #4997.

To all you newly retired neighbors, the first fall meeting is scheduled for Monday, September 12th, 1:00 p.m. in Dreiser Community Center, Auditorium “A.” Mark your calendars NOW!!

NOTE: Please contact our Good & Welfare Coordinator, Frances Wilson, 718-671-5493, about any of our members we have not heard from or seen in a few months. We want them to know that they are in our thoughts and prayers.

2016 Tour Activities November 15 (Tuesday): Ace in the Hole at the Royal Manor: A Tribute to the Temptations w/a family-style luncheon and shopping. Cost: $96. Contact Judith, 718-379-3370.

2017 Tour Activities March 17 – 24, 2017: 7-night Cruise to Cuba. Fly to Montego Bay, Jamaica; board Celestyal Cruise Ship to Santiago de Cuba; Havana, Mariola Gorde, Cienfuigo; roundtrip airfare, tours, food, drinks, taxes and port fees all included. Please pay your deposit A.S.A.P. as prices will go up if we lose cabins assigned to our group. Contact Judith, 718-379-3370.

—Delores Debnam

Einstein Cancer Fund

Goose Island Seniors Thank you everyone for coming to the Resorts Casino. Hope you enjoyed your time with us.

Monday, September 5th is Labor Day. All centers will be closed. Enjoy the holiday.

Bingo: Wednesday, September 7, at 1:30 p.m., with Stephen in our club room 39. Members only.

Admission is $1.25 for 3 cards and .25¢ each game.

Win up to $7 each game and the full card is even more. Refreshments and snacks will be served.

Indoor Picnic: Saturday, September 17, at 12:30 p.m. Members only. Come party with us in our club room 39. Free food, music and dancing.

"Mama Mia" at Westchester Broadway Dinner Theatre, Elmsford, NY, Wednesday, June 7. Come and have a great day with us. Price is $79, and includes dinner, show and transportation. We only have 40 seats.

Only a few seats left. First come, first served. A small deposit will hold your seat at theatre. See Ann or Mary.

Happy birthday and happy anniversary to all members that celebrate their day in the month of September: Loretta Palomeno, Mary Smith, Myrta Zazus, Janis Brown, Anita Abel, Lyone Hall, Elaine Kluft and Thalia Roach.

For more information, call Goose Island Seniors at 718-379-9613 or visit us Monday - Thursday, 10 a.m.

- 4:30 p.m., at 135 Einstein Loop, rm. 39. You can also call Mary at 718-379-4899 and she will return your call. Leave a message and your phone number.

WANTED: Mahjong players. Please call 718-3799613. If you like to join in a game or have your own game, come and join us, Thursdays at 12:30 p.m. in room 39. Members only.

Good health to all.

—Mary Pilla

Church of the New Vision Pastor Kenneth Hodge and the congregation of the Church of the New Vision extend a warm and friendly invitation to everyone to worship with us every Sunday at 8:00 a.m. or 11:00 a.m. We are a church where inspirational messages from the Word of God, the Bible, are delivered every Sunday morning.

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

We also invite the youth of our community to attend our Sunday Morning services, which are designed to meet the special needs of our young people. Parents, please send your children to learn of the Lord Jesus.

Prayer Service takes place every Wednesday evening from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., followed by Bible Teaching from 8:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Be with us

to learn the truth from the word of God. Upcoming Events The Pastor’s Aide and Choir will celebrate their anniversary together on Saturday, September 17th at 4 p.m. Please come out and support them. The guest speaker will be Overseer Pastor Josie Smith from the Gospel of St. Luke Church. Light refreshment will be served.

Our Annual Building Fund Banquet will be celebrated on Saturday, November 5th from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Seashore Restaurant on City Island.

Tickets are: adults, $60; children 12 and under, $25. For tickets, you may contact the church at 718-671-8746.

Church of the New Vision is located at 115 Einstein Loop, Bronx, NY 10475; Telephone #: 718-671 8746. Our mailing address is: Church of the New Vision, P.O. Box 753037, Bronx, NY 10475.

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

Happy birthday to everyone celebrating during the month of September.

Our General Membership Meeting will be held on Tuesday, September 6, at 1:30 p.m. in room 38 at Einstein Community Center.

Tuesday, September 13, going to Resorts Casino.

Cost: $35 p.p. and casino slot $25. Time of pick-up at 8 a.m. at Einstein Loop, followed by Asch Loop and Dreiser Loop. Don't forget your valid photo ID and your casino card.

“Born Yesterday” at Hunterdon Hills Playhouse: April 26th, 2017. Cost per person, $79, which can be paid off by April 1st, 2017. A small deposit of $5 or more will hold your reservation. You will be issued receipts for your deposits. “Born Yesterday” was a huge comedy hit on film which featured Judy Holiday.

You will enjoy this show and for those who saw the movie.

For the above trips, please call Lydia at 718-6713005 or Annie Eutsey, 718-320-1874, for dues and donations.

As always, remember to give a call to the homebound and those in nursing homes. Your call will cheer them up and they will know they are always in your thoughts and prayers.

Good health and healings are wished to all.

—Lydia Ruas

Please do not slam your door when entering or exiting your apartment.

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Reflections

by Rabbi Solomon I. Berl Spiritual Leader of Young Israel Synagogue Judaism is a religion for all seasons. There is even a prayer for when it rains too much.

In the prayer book edited by Beligman Issac Baer in the nineteenth century entitled "Avodas Yisrael '' (“The worship of Israel�), the following prayer is found. “Dear G-d, please stop the rain for you know that your people are so made that they cannot take too much evil or too much good.�

There is great wisdom in this prayer. Too much food causes obesity. Too much affluence causes inner corrosion. Too much power corrupts. Too much love smothers.

There is an old Yiddish proverb that says, 'Tsu gut is nisht gut.� “Too good is no good.� Whether it be rain, sunshine, possessions, or whatever, we must use it in moderation and balance, for there can be too much of a good thing.

Young Israel of Co-op City Young Israel of Co-op City (lower level of Dreiser Loop shopping center) is a house of worship that opens its doors every morning from 6 until 7 a.m.

Anyone who wishes to start the daily routine with prayers, during which our spiritual leader, Rabbi Solomon I. Berl, offers a brief Bible teaching is welcome.

On Friday evening, Sabbath services begin at 10 minutes after candle-lighting time. Saturday morning services

start at 9 a.m. Rabbi Berl delivers his sermon at 10:30 a.m.

The Rabbi’s class on the Torah reading of the week begins one hour before sunset every Saturday afternoon.

For office hours or any information you may seek, feel free to call (718) 671-2300 and leave your name, phone number and a brief message on the synagogue’s answering machine and your call will be returned as soon as possible.

Building 5 Cooperators Association Building 5’s Children’s Fun Day capped off our summer on Saturday, August 27th. Girls and boys enjoyed double dutch, hula hoops, dodge ball and other outdoor-type games. Parents enjoyed watching the kids have fun without electronic devices. Each child had endless healthy snacks and juices and got a goody bag of school supplies to take home.

I would like to give a well-deserved ‘Thank You’ to the Board members and cooperators who made Building 5 spring through summer events so successful.

Now begins preparation for Section One’s first Family Fun Day on Saturday, Sept.

17 at 1 – 5 p.m. Program flyers are hung on each floor and volunteer sign-up is going on in building lobbies 5A, 5B, and 5C. Volunteers are asked to serve 1 – 2 hours.

Open Family Fun Day Volunteer Positions Information Booth – 2; Performer Assistant – 2; Arts/Crafts Ass’t. – 4; Vendor Pavilion Ass’t. – 4; Food Court – 6; Section Coord./Ass’t. – 3; and General Volunteer – 6.

Available volunteer positions will be posted at sign-up points where you can make your choice. Join in and help make Building 5 an impressive part of Section One Family Fun Day. (You may also sign-up by calling the association at 646-875-3256.

Ending with ‘Words of Wisdom’‌ Life is like a song. It’s up to us and our hearts to write the lyrics. —Shahidah Shakoor

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Traditional Synagogue of Co-op City The Traditional Synagogue is located in Section 5, 120 Erdman Place in the rear lobby of Building 27B. Phone #: 718-379-6920.

NOTE: Office hours are Thursday and Sunday from noon to 2 p.m. If no one is in the office, leave a message and we will get back as soon as possible.

SHABBAT ends today, September 3rd, at 8:11 p.m.

CANDLE LIGHTING for Friday, September 9, is 6:56 p.m.

The Synagogue has Services Friday night at sundown, and Saturday morning at 9 a.m. After Services, we always have a kiddish.

We need all Jewish men, if you can give 2 hours on Saturday between 10 a.m. and noon, we need your help to make a Minyan. It would be a blessing. Why don’t you start the New Year on a high note. Your help would be greatly appreciated. Dress is casual; no suits required.

This Saturday, September 3, Cantor Daniel Sayani will conduct the Services.

Jewish Holidays: The New Year’s and Yom Kipper Holidays are now only a month away. We will advise you on more details about all these Holidays.

Good and Welfare: We sell TREE CERTIFICATES in Honor of or in Memory of a loved one. The cost is only $15 per tree. Mazol Tov to all having Simchas. If you’re feeling under the weather, we wish you a speedy recovery.

Bingo: Our next bingo will be on Sunday, September 18th at 1 p.m. The cost is only $3 admission, which includes refreshments and 10 games of bingo.

Also, there is a jackpot game which cost $2. This is a 3-part game in which you have a chance to win $30 if you win all 3 games. Everyone in the community is invited to come to our bingo games. Have an afternoon of fun with your neighbors.

Your support of the Traditional Synagogue is greatly appreciated.

Wishing everybody peace, good health, and an enjoyable Labor Day weekend. —Gary Schwartz

Men’s Club of Traditional Synagogue Try your luck with the Men’s Club.

Sunday, Sept. 25 – Will be our next casino trip to the Resorts Casino in Atlantic City. Everyone in the community over 21 years old can attend our trips and functions. You need a Resorts Card, or a government picture ID, passport, non- or Driver’s License to receive the bonus.

If you don’t have a card, the casino will issue you a card so you’ll receive the bonus.

On the bus, we provide a drink, snack, play bingo, 50/50 raffle and show a movie on the way back. We keep you entertained; the trip goes fast to Atlantic City.

The cost of the trip is $35 per person. You will receive $25 slot play. Also enjoy the boardwalk, visit the outlet stores and the other casinos.

Please make an early reservation if you’re requesting special seating. Please check the lobby sign in your building for additional information. Payment is due

by September 23rd.

The bus stops and returns to all 3 shopping centers. We leave Einstein Loop at 8:00 a.m. by the supermarket, Asch Loop by the back of the library at 8:15 a.m., and Dreiser Loop at 8:25 a.m. by the hardware store. We will return to Co-op City around 8:30 p.m. depending on the traffic.

For reservations, call Gary at 718-671-8424 or Bruce, 718-320-2234. Please make out check or money order to Men’s Club Traditional Synagogue, 120 Erdman Place, Lobby, Building 27B, Bronx, New York 10475.

PLEASE NOTE: We will have no trip the month of October.

Hope to see you on the trip.

Wishing everyone good health, and enjoy the Labor Day weekend. —Gary Schwartz

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CCPD

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Be sure to stay safe as we enter the final weekend of summer. Use caution near pools, beaches and other bodies of water. Ocean beaches are particularly dangerous this time of the year due to the effects of offshore tropical storms. Offshore breezes, the remnants various hurricanes and tropical storms still cause residual effects along the East Coast. While this may be good for surfing, it is not good for inexperienced swimmers and children.

Only swim in areas where and when lifeguards are on duty. After Monday, September 5, 2016 some beaches may not have lifeguards present. These areas should be avoided. No one should ever swim alone. Children should always have adult supervision. No one should swim at a beach without a lifeguard present, no matter how good of a swimmer they think they are.

If your Labor Day fun includes consuming alcoholic beverages, be sure not to operate a motor vehicle. Also be sure to buckle your seatbelt, obey speed limits and avoid distractions when driving. Camp is open, drive safely. Never pass a stopped school bus with its red lights flashing.

The Department of Public Safety would like to remind cooperators that it is a violation of your lease to place food out for animals to eat. A Community Complaint may be issued for littering to anyone who puts food out for any reason. Well intentioned cooperators may think they are putting food out for stray cats or birds but the food ends up attracting rats, raccoons, skunks, coyotes or other animals which can be a threat to residents.

Feeding wildlife, such as geese, also tends to change the migration pattern of these animals as they end up not flying south for the winter. This was the case last winter in the New York area where many geese were found starved to death when they did not fly south for the winter and their normal food source was covered by deep snow. Food placed out for animals is often lacking in the nutrition needed by the animals and serves to upset their ecological balance. Please resist the urge to place food out for animals in Co-op City or elsewhere.

Always remember, if you see something, say something. Call 9-1-1 and the Department of Public Safety at (718) 671-3050 or online at www.ccpd.us. Callers may remain anonymous when giving information. The Co-op City Department of Public Safety would like to thank all persons who have called in suspicious activity or sent information via our website. It is by your actions that the crime rate remains low and a high quality of life is maintained.

Co-op City is a diverse community with people of all ages, abilities and characteristics. All persons should remember to respect each other and embrace their differences. Don’t forget to say hello to your neighbors when you pass each other in the hallway or in the street.

Co-op City strives to accommodate all persons. As Stevie Wonder said at the Grammys, “We need to make every single thing accessible to every person with a disability.” It is also important to remember that not all disabilities are visible. Someone who appears to be healthy may have a physical or developmental disability.

September is known as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, Childhood Obesity Awareness Month, Cholesterol Awareness month, as well as Gynecological Cancer Awareness Month. September 4 is known as World Cerebral Palsy Day and September 9, 2016 is known as International Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Awareness Day (FASD). 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 a full physical examination with cholesterol testing and other tests recommended by your physician. Knowledge is power, the more you learn the stronger you become.

If You See Something, SAY SOMETHING!!!

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