Co-op City Times 09/05/15 by Co-op City Times

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Vol. 50 No. 35

Two men observed by Public Safety plainclothes officers as they used a flashlight to look into parked vehicles in an Education Park parking lot were questioned and later arrested last Friday morning, August 28th. Public Safety Officers Michael Driska and Ricardo Santos, who have worked together for several months as plain clothes anti-crime officers resulting in several key arrests of suspects observed breaking into cars near the vicinity of Baychester Avenue, were again on overnight patrol when they noticed the suspicious activities in the parking lot at approximately 2:45 a.m. on August 28th. According to Lieutenant Anthony Warner, Commander of Public Safety’s detective unit and the supervisor for Officers Driska and Santos, after the BY BILL STUTTIG

Saturday, September 5, 2015

two officers made their observation of the two individuals looking into cars, they ordered them to stop. While the suspects immediately stopped, the officers saw one of the suspects toss away what appeared to be a metal object. At the same time, the other suspect tossed what was said to be a purple item. The officers quickly ordered the suspects to show their hands and drop to the ground. Moments later, Officers Santos and Driska ascertained one of the items tossed away was a loaded .38 caliber firearm and the tossed purple item turned out to be a high-voltage Taser gun. The suspects, neither one a Co-op City resident, were placed under arrest and brought to the precinct stationhouse

Judge’s ruling sets precedent in internet defamation decisions

The New York Law Journal has reported that a Brooklyn Judge has cleared the way for a former co-op board president at Trump Village Section 4 (TV4) to sue a group of shareholders for critical comments posted on the community’s website, TV4News.org. According to Kings County Supreme Court Justice Mark Partnow, neither the common interest privilege or the public figure doctrine protect the alleged defamatory statements posted on the BY ROZAAN BOONE

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website, which is organized and funded by a group of TV4 shareholders, and was launched in 2012. The former co-op board president, Igor Oberman, and other plaintiffs, filed the defamation suit against the group of shareholders for publishing a website that was critical of them. Oberman was the board president of TV4 from 20112015, having since stepped down from the board. In 2013, Oberman ran for the (Continued on page 4)

Riverbay Labor Day Closing, Monday, Sept. 7, and Co-op City Times Deadline Notice

In observance of the Labor Day holiday, Riverbay’s administrative offices will be closed on Monday, September 7th. Because of the holiday shortened work week, Directors’ viewpoints and community organizations’ articles must be received by 9 a.m. on Tuesday, September 8th. Material submitted after that time will not be considered for publication in the Saturday, September 12, 2015 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. 7, 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 a happy and safe Labor Day.

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The annual Co-op City Community Fair to be held next Saturday, September 12, on the Section 5 Greenway from 126 p.m., will also include a celebration of the newly restored Section 5 basketball court, sponsored by Game Over NYC. This is a family-oriented community event presented by the Riverbay Fund and the entire community is invited to attend and enjoy the activities that have been planned for their enjoyment. Vendor spaces are still available. Interested individuals should contact Michelle Sajous, Director of the RiverBY ROZAAN BOONE

bay Community Relations Department, at (718) 320-3300, Ext. 3532, for information. Applications can also be picked up from the receptionist at the administrative office located at 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475. This year, in addition to the usual array of vendors selling a wide variety of goods and services, food and drinks, and the games and prizes and other activities that attract scores of residents, their friends and relatives to the event each year, there will be the added (Continued on page 2)

62 more homes have free GFI, smoke detectors installed this week In the first week in which Riverbay began its final push to install new safer Ground Fault Interruption electrical outlets and tamper-proof bedroom smoke detectors in all of the remaining 147 Co-op City homes who have yet to grant BY BILL STUTTIG

access for the installation, Riverbay was able to enter and install the HUDrequired devices in more than 40% of the Co-op City homes previously not in compliance.

Primary Election Day – Sept. 10 (Continued on page 4)

Voting for one contest, delegates to the Judicial Convention, will be held in the Democratic Party on Thursday, Sept. 10 in the 82nd Assembly District. Polls will be open on that day from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Boiler begins long sea journey

The new 150-ton boiler for Co-op City’s Power Plant began its long sea journey late in August after it was loaded onto a barge in Arkansas for a trip down the Mississippi River into the Gulf of Mexico. The boiler will eventually be transferred to an ocean-going vessel which will sail into the Atlantic Ocean, up the East Coast and finally be off loaded in the Port of New Jersey. The main parts of the boiler will then be transported by barge into Co-op City while other components are trucked here. The entire journey should take approximately one month.

Arrest

for processing. They were both charged with criminal possession of a weapon in the second degree; criminal possession of a weapon on school grounds; criminal possession of a firearm; two counts of criminal possession of a weapon in the fourth degree; and possession of ammunition. Officers Driska and Santos later said that both suspects turned out to have prior arrests, including one for armed robbery. None of the prior crimes were committed in or near Co-op City. Chief Frank Apollo, Commander of the Public Safety Department, said:

Annual Fair

attraction of a celebration of the Section 5 basketball court restoration, a project of Game Over NYC, the company that has been hired to restore the community’s basketball courts. The celebration will include a daylong free basketball clinic for boys and girls between the ages of 6-16, presented by Game Over NYC whose President, Eric Hicks, and Vice President, Mark Wald, both grew up in Co-op City. “When Cleve Taylor and I discussed the renovation of the basketball courts, it made sense to reach out to Eric and Mark and offer them an opportunity to give back to the community they loved,” said Noel Ellison, Riverbay’s interim General Manager. “Not only are they helping to restore the courts, they will also sponsor free basketball clinics and an exhibition game for our young people during the Section 5 Fair on September 12. The basketball game will feature members of our Public Safety Department playing side by side with Co-op City residents.” “For our company to be involved in the restoration of the basketball courts in Co-op City is kind of surreal because we feel Co-op City is the birthplace of our company,” said Hicks. “I lived in Co-op City for over 27 years, I grew up here, graduated from Truman High School and then went on to college. I played basketball in these parks in Co-op City and then went on to play in college.” Hicks said as a youngster, he and his peers watched Ellison play basketball on the very courts his company is now charged with restoring. Like Hicks and Wade, Ellison also grew up in Co-op City and still lives in the community with his family. “We grew up watching Noel Ellison and we looked up to him so this is fitting and definitely a great opportunity that he asked us to be a part of this whole makeover project,” Hicks said. “We are thankful to him and Riverbay for allowing us to be involved in this endeavor.” Ellison said: “The growth of Eric Hicks and Mark Wald is a true Co-op City success story. They both grew up here and honed their skills in the various basketball tournaments that took place in this community, most notably the renowned Jerome Pickett Tournament that was held in the Bellamy Loop courts. Their Co-op City training helped them receive scholarships to play and coach in the college basketball ranks. It’s wonderful to note that after college, the son of an African-American

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“Officers Driska and Santos once again have shown their bravery and determination while pursuing an armed suspect. The actions taken by these officers not only removed a perpetrator from the streets of our community, but also resulted in the confiscation of a firearm which could have been used in a violent crime against society, as well as another law enforcement officer. The streets of Co-op City are safer today because of the actions taken by Driska and Santos; I commend them both.” Lt. Warner said this week: “This is another fantastic arrest by Officers Driska & Santos. By their quick actions,

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Co-op City family would partner with the son of a Jewish American Co-op City family to form Game Over, one of the top basketball programs in the world.” Next Saturday’s court celebration and basketball clinic will take place at the Section 5 basketball court beginning at 9:30 a.m. with registration and distribution of free t-shirts to the first 100 youth to register onsite on Saturday or online at www.gameover nyc.com (click on the link to “camps & clinics” and select “Sept. 12 Free Basketball Clinic Co-op City @ Section 5”). At 10 a.m., the registered youth will be divided into 4 or groups depending on age or skills level. Using all 4 courts and any other available space, the players will receive instruction and training at several skills station, rotating until they have experienced each station. From 1:30 – 2:45 p.m., competition hour will be held where the players will compete in several skills categories, including shooting and ball handling. In the other 3 categories – Hot Shot, Steal the Bacon and Obstacle Course – the youth and CCPD officers will compete on the same teams. At approximately 3 p.m., the feature games will commence. This activity will either have CCPD face off against the Co-op All Stars or mixed teams composed of Co-op City youth and CCPD officers on the same team to foster stronger youth-police relations. An awards ceremony will be held at 4:15 p.m., followed by closing statements. Throughout the clinic, there will be special guest speakers. Game Over will provide clinic staff for the day’s activities. “I am excited that Eric and Game Over renovated the Section 5 courts and will provide quality programs for youth,” said Michelle Sajous, Riverbay’s Director of Community Relations. “This is just the beginning; Bartow courts are next and then Bellamy. Each one will be redone, then an opening and clinic will follow.” “For us, this is coming back home,” added Hicks. “Twenty-two years ago, I came up with the concept for my company while still living in Co-op City.” Game Over NYC started out as an apparel company and through the years, added basketball clinics and tournaments, as well as court renovations to its offerings. They also launched GOTV which showcases their work in commu-

they foiled the plans of these two individuals, got two dangerous weapons off the streets and possibly stopped innocent people from getting injured. Since I assigned Officers Driska & Santos to the plainclothes crime unit back in April of 2015, they have been diligent in fighting crime. Each night when they come into work, they always strategize their patrolling methods to catch individuals committing crimes and it has been a success. These two officers are an asset to this department and the community in general.” Officers Driska and Santos have made several arrests for auto crimes in

the Baychester Avenue area over the past several months, including one on May 22rd, one on July 25th of a man suspected of breaking into at least 17 other cars in the weeks prior, and another on July 21 of a man observed stealing catalytic convertors from the under carriage of cars parked overnight along Baychester Avenue. The officers explained that Baycheser Avenue is a vulnerable area for these types of crimes because of the easy escape routes along the thoroughfare, including two highway entrances and a pedestrian bridge to the other side.

nities like Co-op City. Since August 20, Game Over has completed the renovation of the Section 5 courts and is currently working on the court adjacent to Garage 4. This week, the poles were set up and in 10 days, they will return for the installation of new Game Over TruBounce backboards and rims. From Bartow, the next stop will be the courts behind the yellow schoolhouse on Baychester Avenue and then the Garage 3 courts. Hicks said: “This has been a total team effort between Game Over and Riverbay and if it wasn’t for them, this project wouldn’t be going as well. We’re grateful

for this opportunity to work with the community.” “This project is a true collaboration between a company that has its origins in Co-op City, Riverbay Corporation, Public Safety, and resident volunteers – Co-op City teamwork at its best,” said Ellison. “I encourage everyone to attend the Section 5 Fair next week and bring your budding basketball stars to the free clinic.” Music at the annual Co-op City Community Fair will be provided by Orquesta Lirica. Free popcorn and a bounce house will be available thanks to generous sponsorship from Amalgamated Bank.

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Community prayer and school supply giveaway tomorrow

Tomorrow, Sunday, September 6, Pastor Deborah Jenkins and the congregation of Faith @ Work Christian Church will be holding a back to school community prayer and school supply giveaway. The community is invited to join them at 9:30 a.m. for service and to have your child blessed with prayer in preparation for their return to school. Faith @ Work Christian Church is located at 120 DeKruif Place (street level). For further information, please contact the church at (347) 346-5790, or email: fatwcc@ aol.com.

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1,000 Co-op City workers attend Riverbay’s second yearly Employee Appreciation and Team Building Day

Approximately 1,000 employees, each of whom provide Co-op City one or several of a wide spectrum of skills and services, were thanked for their efforts year-round with an Employee Appreciation and Team Building Day on Friday afternoon, August 28th, at the Co-op City Little League fields. The Riverbay Board, under the leadership of President Cleve Taylor, started the annual celebration of employees last August and the recent tradition continued last Friday as all Riverbay offices operated on a holiday schedule and employees took turns going BY BILL STUTTIG

never had the chance to meet. And it is just a nice way for Riverbay to show their appreciation to the employees.” “It’s a nice day for all of us to get together, play some games and get to

that represents a large number of Riverbay building workers, said: “We are working with Riverbay to have a better relationship with the workers and this day is very supportive of that effort. A few guys were a little apprehensive about coming here, but once they see the activities and everyone enjoying themselves, they love it.” Hector Ayala, President of the Co-op City Little League, the organization that donates the fields for the annual employee barbecue, said: “We do it because it is good for the community.

Stage reading of off-Broadway show postponed

The free staged reading of Futurology the Musical, an offBroadway show that was scheduled to take place in Co-op City on Friday, September 11, has been postponed. The new date will be announced soon. For those who do not want to wait for the Co-op City show, Futurology the Musical will be staged at the Harlem School of the Arts on Friday, Sept. 18 through Sunday, Sept. 20 and features a talented cast of actors and singers. Futurology is penned by Anthony J. Dixon, a Co-op City resident who also composed the music and lyrics to the production, and Sandra J. Barnes.

Volunteer for Hutchinson Greenway clean-up

The clean-up of the Hutchinson greenway will take place next Saturday, September 12, and volunteers are still needed. If you are interested, please meet at 10 a.m. at 2100 Bay Plaza (on bartow Avenue). To register as a volunteer, please email: Maloneh@hotmail.com; Also like us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/hutchrivergreen.

over to the field to enjoy the traditional barbecue which also featured musical entertainment, dancing, sports, and games. Riverbay President Taylor said of the day: “This is a wonderful day to celebrate our dedicated employees who keep our property maintained and beautiful. They are always here for the residents of Co-op City and I think this is a nice way to thank them for the tremendous work they do yearround.” As hundreds of employees sat together on bleachers and picnic tables eating hamburger, hot dogs, ribs and chicken plus and wide-variety of salads, ices, cotton candy and popcorn, others danced, played softball, or participated in archery. “It’s a good day,” said Captain James Keappock of Public Safety, a 30-year employee of Co-op City. “It gives you a chance to get to know people who you have seen work here, but

know each other,” said Building and Grounds Director Donovan Plummer. “It is amazing how many faces you recognize,” said Rick Schmidt of Technical Services. “It’s a great idea to get all the departments together.” Assistant General Manager Warren Mitchell said: “I hope we can do this every year. It is great to give people a chance to come and enjoy themselves and enjoy some food together.” Maintenance worker Melvin Jackson, a shop steward for Local 32BJ, the union

It gives us a chance to show the community and the workers what the Co-op City Little league is all about and this way, many workers who also live in the community will bring their children here to play Little League baseball and that is the bottom line—to make them aware of us so they bring their children here.” Riverbay Board Director Leslie Peterson said: “This day is really fantastic. It is important for us and the community to show our support for all of our employees because they are the ones who keep us going on a day-today basis, keep us safe and secure and keep our community clean. So today, we are celebrating the workers.” Board Director Deborah Jenkins said: “This is very good for the morale of the staff. This is their day and it reflects on the community because it (Continued on page 5)

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City Council and garnered 5% of the votes in a four-way race. Oberman and the other plaintiffs claim that TV4News.org defamed them with statements that could not be construed as mere opinion by an average reader. On the other hand, the defendants – two named co-op owners and two anonymous commentators identified as “Joseph Stalin” and “Aborigen” – contend that Oberman and the other board members were “limited public figures” and, as a result, absent a showing of malice, a libel claim could not be maintained. In his August 10th ruling in the case, Trump Village Section 4 v. Bezvoleva, Justice Partnow said that the purpose of the common interest privilege is to promote “the flow of information between persons sharing a common interest.” However, TV4News.org is not limited to Trump Village residents. The site is not password protected and is available generally on the Internet. The judge therefore reasoned that it cannot be considered communication with people sharing a common interest. Justice Partnow pointed out that a

Google search of “Igor Oberman” lists TV4News.org almost at the top of a list of tens of thousands of search results. Citing two other decisions, Stukuls v. State of New York, 1977 and Skarren v. Household Fin. Corp., 2d Dept 2002, Justice Partnow stated, “The shield provided by the common interest privilege is dissolved where the defendants disseminate the statements in a manner which exceeds the scope of this privilege or constitutes ‘excessive publication’.” As for the defendants’ claim that Oberman and the other board members were “limited public figures,” the judge found that “the matters at issue cannot be said to be matters of a controversy affecting the public.” In addition, since Oberman and the other board members did not “voluntarily thrust themselves into a public controversy or seek any public attention with respect to any public controversy,” they are not limited public figures. Justice Partnow said the defendants “used specific, easily understood language to communicate that, among other things, Oberman and Trump Village filed frivolous cases against

Riverbay Assistant General Manager Warren Mitchell, who is heading up the campaign to complete installation in every last remaining apartment, hopefully in the next week, said that in the first week of the program, 62 apartments had the required installations completed. Mitchell added that another 37 homes have already scheduled appointments for the installations next week. If all those installations are completed next week as scheduled, this will leave only 48 homes out of the 15,372 homes in the community that have not yet had these devices installed – or fewer than 0.3% of the entire community. As per the 2012 loan agreement with Wells Fargo Bank, guaranteed by the federal Department of Housing and Urban Development, Riverbay is required to have these safer electrical outlets and smoke detectors installed in each and every home in the community, no exceptions. While the vast majority of the shareholders cooperated with the installation from the outset, a very small percentage – less than 1% — did not have the installa-

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tions done either because they refused to cooperate and grant access to their homes or because of a clerical oversight. Last week, Riverbay sent letters to each of the 147 homes that had not yet had the required installations completed asking them to schedule an appointment this week. Shareholders who did not respond to the letter are being contacted directly and if there is still no cooperation in scheduling access to the home for the installers to do the required work – which takes between 15 and 45 minutes depending on the size of the home – Riverbay will either enter the home through the use of a duplicate key or by drilling out the lock, if necessary, at the expense of the affected shareholder. The goal is to have each and every apartment completed within a week. Any shareholder who has not yet scheduled an appointment, can call 718-3203300, extension 3111, any business day between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. Hours have been extended to include evenings and Saturday installations to accommodate the busy schedules of affected shareholders.

Assembly Member Benedetto Hosts IDNYC Enrollment in Co-op City

The Office of Assembly Member Michael R. Benedetto will be serving as a “pop-up” enrollment site for Bronx residents interested in receiving the new IDNYC card, September 824. Representatives from IDNYC will be enrolling Bronxites MondayFriday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., at the Assemblyman’s Co-op City office, 177 Dreiser Loop, Room 12 on the second floor. Individuals will be seen by appointment only. IDNYC is the new, free card for

New York City residents that serves as a government-issued photo identification card and offers benefits to cardholders, including a free one-year membership at many of the city’s leading museums, zoos, concerts halls, and botanical gardens. All New York City residents ages 14 and older are eligible for the ID card, regardless of immigration status. To make an appointment, either call 3-1-1 or visit IDNYC’s website at www.nyc.gov/idnyc (make sure to request the Co-op City office location).

shareholders for opposing his views, that Trump Village’s elections have not been held fairly, that Oberman manipulated the elections and the election results were fabricated, and that Oberman is spending corporate monies for his own personal purposes.” According to the Judge, a “reasonable reader” would be inclined to discount the credibility of statements by virtue of the fact they are disseminated on the Internet. Nevertheless, “internet postings are not exempt from being libelous where they do not constitute opinion, particularly where, as here, they imply that they are based upon undisclosed facts,” he stated. “Furthermore,” Justice Partnow added, “the alleged defamatory statements were made on a website which purports to represent and be knowledgeable about the Trump Village community.” The plaintiff’s attorney, Daniel Szalkiewicz of Daniel Szalkiewicz & Associates, said that Justice Partnow’s ruling is “an important precedent in the growing field of Internet defamation jurisprudence. It stands for the proposition that the common interest privilege is obliterated when you publish a website for all the world to see.” The defendants are expected to appeal. Riverbay’s General Counsel, Jeffrey Buss, stated that Justice Partnow’s deci-

sion was part of a growing trend to hold individuals responsible for comments posted on the internet, including claims that are posted under anonymous email addresses. Mr. Buss noted that attorneys involved in defamation actions often obtain subpoenas to compel disclosure of the IP address from which an email is transmitted, as well as the billing information associated with particular addresses. According to Mr. Buss, “individuals posting comments on the web should not make comments that they are unwilling to attach to their name. In addition, individuals should clearly state whether they are expressing an opinion, which is generally protected, versus a fact, which can expose the writer to a libel action if untrue.” Co-op City shareholders should also be reminded that liability for defamatory statements can attach to both the person making the statement, as well as the publisher of the statement, and since the shareholders of Riverbay Corporation own the Co-op City Times newspaper, this is a decision that shareholders should be aware of, especially those who submit material for publication. Trump Village 4 is a 1,144-unit that was organized in 1961 in Coney Island, Brooklyn as a cooperative subject to the Limited Profit Housing Companies Law. In 2005, the co-op paid off its mortgage and was reconstituted to a private residential co-op in 2007.

Employee appreciation shows that Co-op City cares about its workers. They deserve a day to just kick back and relax.” Director Daryl Johnson said: “This is a beautiful day. I am so happy to see all our employees out here enjoying the sun,

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enjoying the food and enjoying each other’s company. It builds morale among the employees and helps them work with the cooperators. I expect many positive results from this.”

A DJ played music, rapper JB Smooth entertained and a salsa band provided a dance beat through much of the afternoon as employees, supervisors and Board Directors danced and laughed together. Each department arranged schedules

so all employees could enjoy the festivities for a few hours and then go back to the office to have their colleagues covering the offices at the outset also attend and enjoy the celebration and camaraderie.

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Letter to the Editor

Variation of our management model

To the Editor: In my opinion, the Board of Directors was correct in rejecting all of the real estate management firms who answered our RFP. These firms may be very qualified to manage developments comprised of a large number of apartments, but as some of the Board members have pointed out, Co-op City is much more than that. Co-op City is more like a small city than just a large number of apartments. Maybe we have been looking at the

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

wrong housing management model. Maybe we should be looking for a City Manager, rather than a Real Estate Manager. A City Manager would oversee the Real Estate Department, the Sanitation Department, the Electricity Production Department, the Police Department, the Financial Department, the Grounds Department, the Restoration Department, and all of the various other departments needed to run a complete city. A City Manager is like the Mayor of

Remembering Julian Bond and racism. We thank his spirit for the lessons and commitment. We thank GOD for the footsteps he left for us to follow and a strong, long legacy for us to move forward... Brother Julian Bond, tell Malcolm X, Harriet Tubman, Stokely Carmichael, Rudy Dee, Dr. Martin L. King, Fanny Lou Hamer, Ozzie Davis, Queen Mother Moore, Dr. Ben, Queen Mother Kefa Nephthys, Dr. John Henrik Clarke, Maya Angelou, Steve Biko, Marcus Garvey, Trayvon Martin, Dr. Khalid

Important Notice to clubs, and religious and community

The articles of recognized organizations are published at no cost to your organization each week, but at a considerable cost to Riverbay, in order to inform your members and the community at large about your organization’s programs, services and events, not as editorial space for personal comment, opinions, or to make political endorsements or critical comment. There is limited space in the paper each week, as well as limited resources and funds, but we work hard to accommodate the many clubs, synagogues, churches and other community organizations that submit articles for weekly publication. In an effort to better accommodate all the organizations, groups and religious institutions that submit articles for inclusion in the Co-op City Times, weekly sub-

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.

missions MUST NOT exceed 500 words. Articles that do not conform will be edited for content and space availability. At the same time, articles that significantly stray from its purpose of informing the community of your organization’s programs, services and events will also be edited or omitted altogether. Remember also that the deadline for submission of articles from clubs, religious institutions and community organizations is 3 p.m. each Monday. Articles that are received after this deadline will be considered on a first-come, firstserved basis, and as space allows. The deadline for Directors’ viewpoints is 5 p.m. on Mondays. Religious institutions may continue to include a topical message, in addition to listing their schedules, events and programs as long as they do not exceed 500 words.

a city except he or she would work under the direction of the Board of Directors, rather than the will of the voters. One variation of the City Manager model is to have both a City Manager and a City Administrator. The City Administrator would be in charge of the financial aspects and the City Manager would handle everything else. The two gentlemen who now run Co-op City might well be qualified for this variation of the model. —Bob Krebs Abdul Muhammad, Ramarley Graham, Michael Brown, Annie Rae Dixon, Emmett Till, Sandra Bland, Tanisha Anderson, Rachel Anspach, Aiyana Jones, Tamir Rice, Monique Jenee Deckard, Kayla Moore, Sean Bell, Eric Garner, Eleanor Bumpurs and all of the countless others, that we will continue fighting until victory is won! We draw wisdom and strength from your life teachings. We salute you, Julian Bond, for a job well done. —Deborah C. Nelson

Reminder to Shareholders

Carrying charge box hours

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

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Co-op City Times / September 5, 2015

Public Safety Report

CCPD offers “Back to School” safety tips 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 Wednesday, September 9. 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 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 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 buildBY LIEUTENANT PAM APOLLO

ings, in shopping malls or anywhere else signs prohibiting bicycle riding are posted. Have a safe and healthy Labor Day weekend. 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 7, 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 weekend 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. School’s open, drive safely. 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.

Anonymous calls to Public Safety

Periodically, cooperators may witness someone violating the housing company’s rules and regulations, however, it has been reported that some people are apprehensive about reporting the situation for fear of their identity being divulged to the violator in question. Please know that you may request to remain anonymous when you contact the Co-op City Public Safety Department (CCPD) regarding said issues and the Public Safety dispatchers, officers and supervisors have been instructed to accept these calls and investigate, accordingly. If, however, you feel forced to surrender your identification in order to lodge your complaint, immediately request to speak with a supervisor. Rest assured that you should feel comfortable placing these calls to our Public Safety Department, as oftentimes residents are the first to know when an incident has taking place and in most cases who the individuals involved are, as well. Thank you very much for your cooperation. —Riverbay Management

OPPORTUNITIES AT CO-OP CITY

Tell your friends, relatives and employers about:

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

For information on CONTRACT OPPORTUNITIES ONLY, please contact: Lenya Garcia at Lgarcia@riverbay corp.com; AND Barbara Penn at Bpenn@riverbaycorp.com. Please note that emails should be sent to both parties. Please DO NOT email resumes for EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES to the aforementioned emails. For EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES, please see bottom of the employment listings for specific directions.

CONTRACT SUMMARY

Contract 3009 Commercial Rubbish Removal & Recycling at Co-op City: Rubbish removal & Recycling at Co-op City. Pre-Bid: August 20, 2016 Bids Due: September 3, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. Bonding: Bonding is not required Insurance: Insurance is required Bid P835, Glass Repairs & Replacement Bids Due: September 17, 2015 at 2 p.m.

Winning bidder must provide Insurance To receive a bid package, e-mail bpenn@riverbaycorp.com, and copy lgarcia@riverbaycorp.com.

Bid P836, Kitchen Countertops & Laminate Sheets Bids Due: September 24, 2015 at 2 p.m. This for Purchase Only. To receive a bid package, e-mail bpenn@riverbaycorp.com, and copy lgarcia@riverbaycorp.com.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

There are no employment opportunities to list this week. Please check back again next week.

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

Why We Should Look at the Big Picture Co-op City Times / September 5, 2015

At one time, I did believe that a third party managing agent could be our choice of management here at Co-op City. However, not only was my mind changed over the seven months our interim GMs managed crisis after crisis over the course of a difficult winter, Legionella scare, power plant emergencies and garage defects, to name a few issues, but as I thought about the history of management here at Co-op City, I realized how concerned we should be about who manages our property. I realized I needed to look at the “BIG PICTURE” if I wanted to use my one vote to make the right decision for Co-op City. I realized that if my view of the issue was myopic, I would not see the forest for the trees. In my opinion, that is how decision makers can fall short and make mistakes. My responsibility to the community is to understand the “Big Picture” of the policies, we as a Board set. How does it affect us today and how will it affect us tomorrow. Without this kind of vantage point as we consider decisions, we can make some costly choices with potentially long term, negative and indelible consequences. Did we really take the long view when we passed up an HFA, low inter-

est loan, to take on two balloon loans that cost us $17 million in interest alone in five years? Was it the long view to not hire an engineering expert in the conversion of the power plant that has cost us millions of dollars in corrective actions? Board Directors have been elected to the Board and entrusted with the community’s interest, therefore, we must think long and hard and make sure we are not pushed or pressured into making decisions. As the Board prepares for President Taylor and a small group of Riverbay representatives to meet with HCR/HUD and Wells Fargo, we have considered the options and what is best for Co-op City. The Board is moving deliberately and methodically. We have remained focused and concerned about protecting Co-op City from repeating the mistakes of the past. We cannot afford to forget

The Debs Place Townhouse Association will hold its first meeting of the season on Thursday, September 10. The meeting will take place in Room 1 of the Dreiser Center beginning at 7 p.m. This will be a general membership meeting and no speaker has been invited. The first order of business will be the election of a new president. Then, the group will discuss the progress made in

the past year, evaluate the conditions of the townhouse area and the responses of management to our requests. We will also plan the schedule of guest speakers and topics for the upcoming months. The payment of the yearly $10 per family membership fee will be in order as well. The evening will close with refreshments. —Nels Grumer

Linda Berk

Director’s Viewpoint First Vice President

Debs Place Townhouse Association

that one decision alone can have longstanding results and consequences. As a reminder, my biggest concern with a large, multi-million dollar company managing Co-op City puts the control of our community and property in the hands of a third party who may have very different interest in our property. My summation of the history of large financially lucrative managing companies has shown that these companies have undue control over developments by controlling boards. I do not believe this current Board and our management are vulnerable to such control, however, all we need are a couple of elections financed by a wealthy company and we will not know who we will have on our Board of Directors. I ask myself, how do we allow a company with more money and power than Riverbay to be in a position of power over Riverbay? Moreover, HCR, the agency which supervised MSI while MSI mismanaged Riverbay Corporation, is now insisting we have a third party managing agent. This business model has proven to be completely ineffective for Co-op City. When I look at the big picture, I see the fallacy that only an independent agent is good for Riverbay. I see more than a decade of

mismanagement and no one protecting this community. Committees I will be chairing the Disabilities and Accommodation Committee (DAAC) again this year; we still have much more to accomplish. I look forward to the committee members returning to continue our work. However, if there are new residents interested in joining the committee, please write to me ASAP; we will have to limit the size of the committees. I have also taken on the chair of the IT Committee. I am excited about the possibilities with this committee, not just in getting our website up and running. There are so many ways that we can and should communicate with residents via modern technology. It is my hope to start some efforts immediately. Please contact me if you are interested in IT and/or Communication, they both go hand in hand in 2015. As usual, I am always interested in your thoughts and concerns. Please feel free to contact me at Board of Directors Office, 20149 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475 or lberk@riverbayboard.com. Have a safe and wonderful Labor Day weekend.

Co-op City Times / September 5, 2015

Building 33 Association

“Iron rusts from disuse; water loses its purity from stagnation...even so does inaction sap the vigor of the mind.” — Leonardo da Vinci Health and wellness are key for a high quality life. We must make sure that we are staying healthy physically and mentally I’m happy to announce an exclusive deal for Building 33 residents from Family Fitness Center, the gym located in the Einstein Community Center. They have started up a fitness boot camp on the weekends. No membership to the gym is required. Contact Eugene Hawkins at 646-294-3838 to reserve your spot today, and don’t forget to mention you are from Building 33 to get the special deal.

Football party: Are you ready for some football? Well, of course you are, lol. The football season is upon us so let’s enjoy it together. Our first football party will be on Sunday, September 13th. If you have any ideas or events you want to do or think we should be doing this fall or winter…let us know. Come to the meetings or contact us. Planning needs to start happening now! Here are a few things that were thrown on the table for consideration at the last building meeting Tuesday, August 25th: Halloween Party, Thanksgiving Food Drive, Holiday Bake Sale/ Flea Market. So if any of these interest you, please, let us know. Get involved with your community! How is your Emergency Preparedness

coming along? Remember we had the NYC Office of Emergency Management come speak with us and give us the information needed to help us become prepared? Make sure you are READY and keep working at being proactive. Just a reminder for new residents, or residents who may have forgotten. The bulk of the money fundraised and collected by this association goes to men and women who help maintain this building – the porters, lobby attendant, and USPS mail carrier. The rest of money goes to chipping in with Section 5 Fun Day, replacement of lobby decorations, and it goes to helping with building parties that we host. In the past, this building used to award a scholarship, but we need more residents to participate

and pay association dues in order to get those extra things off the ground. We want to send a Happy Birthday to Mrs. Janice Brown! We also want to send her and her husband, Mr. Sidney Brown, congratulations as they will be celebrating their 55th wedding anniversary! We love you guys and wish you the best and many more! Thoughts and prayers for any other of our sick and shut-in neighbors. Get well soon. We have a Facebook page: Building 33 Association. We also have a website: www.building33.org and you can email us at: bldg33Assoc@gmail.com. You can also call or text our Building 33 Hotline number, 347-746-0608. —Tobias Garcia

Hello, neighbors. HAPPY LABOR DAY. We are fortunate to have wonderful groundskeepers, the gardens in our area are so beautiful. SENIOR AND SPECIAL NEEDS FORUM - Was given by Councilman Andy King at Dreiser Loop Center on Thursday, August 6th from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. There were many vendors to offer help to our seniors. Believe it or not, there are people, seniors who need help, even if it is just to clean their homes or do their laundry once a month. I have spoken to seniors who I know need help. One, for instance, who owns their home, help is limited because of their income. In other

words, one will need to meet the requirements to qualify for needed help, but there is help available, one must inquire at various resources. Co-op City has JASA offices here to render help. If you know of any seniors who need some assistance, take them or let them know there is help available to help them with their needs. SECTION 5 FAMILY FUN DAYThe weather turned out great, a good time was had by all. The Petting Zoo was outstanding, the llama, sheep, goat, a mooing cow, etc., it was such a delight, the animals were so humble allowing one to feed and pet them. Thank you, Kenny of the Einstein Barber Shop, for sharing the farm

experience with our children and the community. CELL PHONE WAS FOUND ... on Section 5 Fun Day, August 22. Contact Bill Gordon at 917-940-9147. JOIN US ON A BUS OUTING to the Tropicana Casino in Atlantic City, on Wednesday, September 23, departing 8:00 a.m. sharp at Einstein Loop Center, Section 5. Return drop off in each section. (a government ID, state ID or driver’s license or passport is required) to receive the bonus rebates. Make checks payable to Building 27 Association and mail to Lillian Sumpter, 140 Erdman Pl. Apt, 6D, Bronx, NY 10475. Also accepting cash or money order.

NOTE - Payments will be accepted on Tuesday, September 8, in Lobby 27B, from 5 to 7 p.m. Cash, money or checks will be accepted. HAPPY BIRTHDAY – to those celebrating in the month of September. To those celebrating that special occasion, congratulations. We wish all of our sick and shut-in a speedy recovery. To those who lost a loved one, we extend our deepest sympathy and condolences. Please keep our Board members and Management in prayer as they lead this great community, and pray for this nation. —H. Overman

The building executive board would like to take this time to say we hope that everyone had a wonderful summer. Next Building Meeting: Our next meeting will be on Tuesday, September 8, at 7:30 p.m. Guest speaker will be our district Assemblyman Michael Benedetto. Please come and bring your thoughts and questions to the meeting. Also bring any complaints to the meeting so we can try and help. Come and increase your knowledge of the goings on in Co-op City, also to ask questions about your concerns for our community. We also enjoy refreshments after the meeting and we have our 50/50 raffle. Remember there is always something to learn about our building and community. Association Dues Collection: You can still join by seeing Pat Malave or

Patty Cipollaro from the B Section or come to the meeting in the association room in the rear of the B Section. Board Election: It is time for nominations for the association executive board. If you are interested, all seats are open (president, vice presidents, secretary, assistant secretary, treasurer & assistant treasurer). Date of the voting will be announced. We wish everybody who has been ill a speedy recovery. We’re glad to see Dorothy Mason is home from the hospital. We also, at this time, send our condolences to those in our building who have lost loved ones recently. May they never know anymore sorrow. We would like to congratulate everyone who has or had a birthday or anniversary recently. Thank you. —Patty Cipollaro

Greetings, fellow members of the Building 25 Association, and also those building residents who choose not to participate for whatever reason. We hope you all had an enjoyable Summer, and our sympathies go out to those who may have experienced any misfortunes. Our first meeting will be held in the association room at the rear of Building 25, on Tuesday, September 15, at 7:30 p.m. The guest speaker is scheduled to be Ms. Vanessa Aldea, our CSO Manager, who will introduce her new assistant manager, Ms. Farley, and answer your questions regarding any

concerns you may have about the building, the outside areas and also explain the function of her office. Please be on time. There will be regular association business conducted at the conclusion of Ms. Aldea’s presentation. Also, light refreshments will be available at the conclusion of the meeting. Always remember that this is your home. If you see, hear or smell something, say something. Cooperators, not tenants. Help out, join one of the committees. —Dock Harvey

Building 27 Association

Building 26 Association

Building 25 Association

Employee Appreciation Day Co-op City Times / September 5, 2015

Many thanks to our General Managers who wanted to show Riverbay employees just how much we appreciate them. Reportedly, everyone had fun! Dr. Bob Nelson is known as the “Guru of Thank You” and was a founding member of the Recognition Professionals International (RPI) and started the first Employee Appreciation Day in 1995. This is a great way to boost worker morale and help retain employees and their valuable expertise. Again, we have leadership in place that CARE. BOSS’S Day is October 16, 2015. Employees, you are expected to also show some appreciation. Status of Management of Co-op City At the last Board meeting our Interim General Managers made an illuminating

presentation to the Board of Directors. They made an effort to inform the Board of where the corporation is and where we need to go. They were very responsive to input from Board members. They are taking the proper steps to officially apply to manage the corporation. This Director has no “fear” that we cannot get HCR, HUD and Well Fargo to not only listen to OUR recommendations, but approve them. We

General Membership Meeting – The general membership meeting of the Association-American Association (Association”) will be held on Thursday, September 10, at 7:00 p.m., in Dreiser Center, Room 15. The agenda will include the election of an Association President, recognition of out-going officers and all newly elected officers, the 46th Annual AfricanAmerican Day Parade, community events, review of programs, new business, celebration of August and September birthdays, music and refreshments. All are welcome. If you are unable to attend the meeting, please read our weekly column for updates. Also, if you wish to join or update your membership, please send a check or money order (DO NOT MAIL CASH) of $15 for a single membership or $25 for families to: African-American Association of Co-op City, P.O. Box 702, Co-op City Station, Bronx, NY 10475. Donations are welcomed. Like us on Facebook: CoopcityAfrianamericanassoc. The Association is organizing a Co-op City contingent to march in the 46th Annual African-American Day Parade in Harlem on Sunday, 9/20/15, 1:00 p.m. The Association members marched last year and it was a fantastic experience. There were marching bands, celebrities, politicians, clubs and national organizations marching proudly with

their banners. Please inquire about purchasing a t-shirt. Otherwise, you should wear the colors are Red, Black and/or Green. All groups are welcome. Please contact Cheryl Birdsall at 718-379-5555 if you and/or your church, group or organization would like to march with Co-op City. The Association sponsors the following ongoing programs and encourages your participation. Children’s Programs – Call 718379-5555 for information about the early morning school drop-off and the after school programs. Yoga & Pilates Mat Classes – Classes resume on Tuesday, 9/15, 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. Belly Dance Classes – Classes resume on Wednesday, 9/9, 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. Evening Line Dance Classes – Dance to Soul, Latin, and Gospel music. This class will resume on Thursday, 9/10, 7:00 p.m. in Dreiser Center, Room #2. Call Cynthia, 917903-7073. Music, Rhythm & Dance – Most Fridays, 7:30 p.m., Dreiser Center,

Evelyn Turner

Director’s Viewpoint Second Vice President

have Strengths and we have Needs. We have Directors in place willing and able to listen to what is needed and take action. Eventually, we will get approval to appoint our current Managers to permanent positions and hire additional experts from outside. Don’t be deceived by those who appear to lack courage. We are not settling for second best and Co-op City is still #1 in my book. We have some intelligent employees who are getting the job done. We are inviting our government monitors to visit and see for themselves. They will see that this corporation is not compromising on quality services for cooperators. We are making great strides according to the last monthly report. Times are changing and so are we! Reasons why Dads are super! Dads are good with good enough. 2.

Dads encourage active play. 3. Dads encourage risk-taking. 4. Dads set boundaries. 5. Dads don’t fret. 6. Dads are present. As we prepare our children to return to school, I think we should appreciate the fact that fathers add so much to their children’s lives. This Director is particularly grateful to ALL DADS for the time you spend with your children in spite of the demands on your time. Dads are awesome! SAVE THE DATE: College, Career & Resource Fair – Saturday, October 3, 2015 – 10:00 a.m. to 6 p.m.! I may be reached at: Evelyn M. Turner – 1045 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475 – eturner@riverbayboard.com 917-324-1033.

Rm. 15; most Saturdays, 10:00 a.m., Dreiser Center, Room #2. Call Keith 917-561-6211. Adult Study Group – The Institute for Youth meets on the 2nd & 4th Mondays, 7:00 p.m. The Book Study Group meets every 3rd Sunday, 1:00 p.m. Dreiser Center, Room 15. The summer schedule is subject to change. Please call to confirm, 718379-5555. Amelia Boynton Robinson – The 104 year-old Amelia Boynton Robinson

(1911-2015) joined the ancestors on August 26, 2015. She was a civil rights pioneer who championed voting rights for Africans in America. She was brutally beaten for helping to lead a 1965 civil rights march, which became known as Bloody Sunday and drew national attention to the Civil Rights Movement. She was also the first Black woman to run for Congress in Alabama. Amelia Boynton Robinson was a true American heroine. —Francine Jones

African-American Association

Reminder – Feeding animals

Shareholders are reminded 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. Thank you for your cooperation.

Co-op City Times / September 5, 2015

Proposed Meeting between Board and Oversight Group Co-op City Times / September 5, 2015

• It used a Riverbay emploIn late July, Riverbay Board Director’s Viewpoint yee, while on our payroll, to President Cleve Taylor received an perform work, worth millions of “oversight letter” asking the Board dollars, to benefit other MSRE to hire a managing company by properties; August 31. The letter writers were Treasurer • It violated Fair Labor Stanwilling to review the matter with the dards Act requirements bringing Board. In response, the Board down serious lawsuits and huge penalties; authorized Taylor to invite the “over• It awarded $85 million in insurance contracts over sight entities” to tour Co-op City, ten years without Board review and approval. meet the 27 directors of departments Thus, he knew very well that MSRE had to be susand interim managers, and discuss pended to protect the financial integrity of the corpothe proper management of our comration. After MSRE was suspended, HCR was asked munity. to terminate the company. But now, nine months One Board member’s opposition later, we are still waiting for HCR action (and waitto self-management ing, too, for consistency and common sense from Board members are not in full Board members). agreement on the issue of self-manStadium Painting Scandal and MSRE agement vs. a management company. One member I call readers’ attention to the transcript of the fedwrites in this paper (8/15/15): “I want to have a selferal court case United States vs. Baez/Vitale. management program here.” Yet he claims that the “letAlthough MSRE was not named in the lawsuit, the ter has closed the door on a self-management program management company was closely allied to Iris here.” He later suggests (8/22/15) “that we issue a small Baez’s administration and contributed financially to 1-year contract to a management company” that appears the former Board President’s election campaigns. The as a compromise to satisfy the oversight entities. transcript revealed how Baez developed an elaborate But what if we hired a management company that scheme to have Stadium Paint hired by MSRE and failed to satisfy our needs? Would we terminate it? then obtain kickbacks from them, of more than Wouldn’t such termination, as well as the hiring of a $120,000 over a 15-month period. That cost Riverbay replacement management outfit, need HCR approval? $3.5M, almost double the cost of in-house staff. While ignoring these questions, the Board member Shortly after MSRE was hired, Baez approached criticizes Board actions that establish qualified, expeRalph Longo, then-Assistant Director of the Resrienced management. “As you know,” he writes, toration Department, informed him that manage“Marion Scott Real Estate, Inc. [MSRE] was disment was in the process of outsourcing that work, missed by several Board members.” and asked him to locate an outside company to bid For three years, this Board member beat the drum for the contract. He reported that a neighbor of a to “get rid of MSRE.” Since June 2014, he has been Riverbay plasterer, Nick Vitale, Don Bonamassa accusing the majority leadership of dragging their owned a small company, Stadium Painting, employfeet—although he himself never proposed any action ing six painters. Although the contractor had no relon the matter. And instead of welcoming the MSRE evant experience, Bonamassa was urged to submit a suspension in November 2014, he has faulted Board bid; after an interview, an MSRE representative leadership for not obtaining prior “written approval of suggested he recalculate his bid. Bypassing the any change in management” (8/22/15). competitive bidding process, management hired This Board member seems opposed to the idea of him on a month-to-month arrangement without a self-management despite his awareness of serious viorequired DHCR approved contract. Bonamassa was lations committed by Riverbay’s former management not required to provide any personnel or to even company:

Bernard Cylich

appear in Co-op City. Instead, Local Union District 9 painters and plasterers working for Riverbay were fired and then some were hired by Stadium Painting. Vitale, who was hired by Bonamassa to be his foreman, received daily work orders and directed the staff to fulfill the assignments. Vitale brought the necessary paperwork to the Stadium owner. In return, Bonamassa gave him an envelope with cash, which was delivered to Baez. The cash was then split four ways, between Baez; Longo; Peter Jordan, then-Director of Restoration; and Mike Pabon, a former Board Director and close ally of Baez. The scheme unraveled when Longo, bitter for being fired by management, went to federal investigators with the story. After the feds wired Longo, he called Baez. There ensued an angry recorded exchange that disclosed her bribery and kickback scheme. Baez and Vitale were indicted. (It appears that Longo, Jordan and Pabon had plea-bargained to avoid indictment.) After pleading guilty, Baez served six months in jail and was fined $10,000. It is curious that MSRE was neither indicted nor even called to testify. Riverbay’s attorney was prepared to investigate MSRE’s role in the bribery scheme, but was cut short by Baez’s friends on the Board. Why I told Freedman I couldn’t support his firm Herbert Freedman of MSRE buttonholed me once last year and asked me why I didn’t support his firm. When I reminded him of his role in the Stadium Paint fiasco, he replied that he had no choice but to hire Stadium at the orders of President Baez. I asked why he had continued to employ Jordan as Director of Restoration, knowing Jordan’s role in the Stadium scandal and that his work experience was essentially as a truck driver. Again, Freedman admitted that, in essence, Baez had forced him to employ Jordan. Fooled once, their fault. Fooled twice, your fault That’s how it’s been for us with “independent, third-party” management. We are taking heed of an old proverb that says when you’ve been fooled once, it’s the fault of whoever fooled you. But when you’re fooled twice, it’s your fault.

Broun Place Townhouse Association

From Broun Place Townhouse Association: This week, Broun Place Townhouse Association notes that in just 3 weeks, the first meeting of the Broun Place Townhouse Association will be held on September 24, Bartow Community Center, from 7 p.m., Room 28. This is the election meeting. Offices are elected for two-year terms. The association needs your support and membership. Everyone should plan to attend and participate. Dues will commence for this new fiscal year. The dues are $12 per apartment. Dues are used to support all Broun Place activities and goals as set by you, the residents. Light refreshments will be offered. We hope for your participation and attendance. We have nothing but appreciation for the work done by our grounds staff this hot summer. They have been courteous and very helpful all summer. We encourage you to spend time at The Bronx Botanical Gardens. There is a not to be missed exhibit, Frida Kahlo (correct spelling) that teaches so much. It is an exhibit that makes you feel as if you are there at her Mexican hacienda. Travel to the Bronx Botanical Garden with the Allerton Avenue Bus, #26. Before school starts, encourage youth to go too! Some neighbors had reported that they were upset at the refurbishing of the basketball courts while reconstruction of the Bartow stairs to the promenade is at a standstill and looking ominous. So it was great to read in the Co-op Times that the not-for-profit, Game Over Sportz, is enabling this work. We have some great community events coming up too. Use the calendar in the Co-op Times to make note of these events. Again, a reminder, be careful when answering the phone. There is a new scam call. Caller says, “We are calling homeowners in Broun Place to let you know we are here to clean your roof gutters and drains!” I knew immediately this is a SCAM. We are not homeowners and we are lucky enough to have our roofs maintained by Riverbay. Do not give personal information over the phone. Join the “Do Not Call” program that blocks some calls. And do not advertise you are not home! If you are going away, tell a trusted neighbor your schedule and ask them to discard your flyers and newspapers.

Please follow garbage disposal rules. There are huge, conveniently placed garbage cans throughout Co-op City. There are at least three receptacles in the basketball court next to Garage 6, but the bottles, papers and bags line the border of the court. If you witness community abuse, call Public Safety, 718-3793050, and CSO or even drop your president a note.

As summer 2015 comes to a close, remember, carry that water bottle to keep hydrated. Thanks again to the Broun Place Executive Board, Lana and Jesse for all their continued help. Please share your tidings and Broun Place issues with Eva or a member of our board. —Eva Lazaar

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Co-op City Times / September 5, 2015

It Takes Courage To Challenge Authority

Dear cooperators, The Board represents you, the shareholders. All Board Directors want to do what is best for you and this community, including the decision about the management of this huge development, Co-op City. Shareholders are aware, and there is no dispute, of the irregularities of the former management company, Marion Scott Real Estate. Their misconduct took place while being overseen by N.Y. Division of Housing and Community Renewal, which made no move to correct them. The Riverbay Corporation attorneys, Smith Buss & Jacobs, LLP, presented a 41page report titled “General Counsel’s Report and Recommendation with Regard to Certain Conduct of Marion Scott Real Estate, Inc.” The irregularities include: (i) employment matters for which the Ramirez v. Riverbay lawsuit was settled for $6.25M. (ii) Entering into insurance contacts without Board review and/or approval. (iii) Using an outdated and incorrect employment manual. (iv) Illegal classification of employees and independent contractors. (v) No fidelity bond or appropriate crime insurance as required. (vi) Improper use of employees for the benefit of MSRE. The Board suspended MSRE. It is HCR’s responsibility to terminate them. The evidence of impropriety has been exposed. What is HCR waiting for? The Board was ecstatic that Wells Fargo, the U.S. Dept. of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and HCR approved the 2012 $261.5M loan for us. At that time, I believe that all of the improprieties had yet to be revealed. Following the suspension, the Board formed an ad hoc committee to search for new management,

Welcome back! Hope you had a fantastic summer. If you traveled, welcome home; if you stayed in the community, I hope you enjoyed the many activities that took place around and about Co-op City. Special thanks to Michelle Sajous for organizing a great summer music series. Our first building meeting will be held on Thursday, September 10 at 7:00 p.m. Our guest will be Director Sheena McNeill from the Sales Department. Want to know about transfers, succession, waiting lists?

while Interim General Managers supervised the operations at Riverbay. Of the eight management companies that applied, the Board thoroughly interviewed three of them. None of them met all of the qualifications to our expectations, although one came close. Most of the Board Directors looked internally and found that the Riverbay Corporation already possessed nearly all of the talent and experience we needed and felt that self-management would work. The Board President proposed this to HCR, HUD and Wells Fargo and the proposal was rejected. During this period, the Interim General Managers began developing a Management Plan, which will be presented to the three entities. We trust it will be accepted. If not, there are other options which will be discussed at a meeting to take place in the next week or so. Board Directors should be unafraid to propose changes that would benefit the community. School in session New York City children will be back in school this week. Please watch out for them in your travels. Allow yourself more time to get back and forth to where you’re going because teachers will be traveling

also and the traffic congestion will be increased. Watch and be cautious regarding children crossing the streets. Teachers cannot teach everything and therefore, parents and/or guardians should be sure that their children are grounded with home training, that is, being respectful to teachers and their classmates. Conflicts can be settled peacefully. There is no need to fight. Parents and/or guardians should be certain that they review their child’s school work, homework and any notices for the school. Parents and/or guardians should be certain that their child is well rested. That means that they should be in bed at a decent hour and have limited access to television or video games on school days. If they are not involved in an after school program, give them your own assignments and tasks to complete. Children should be well fed before going to school. This allows for better concentration on what they are learning. There are several excellent afterschool programs in the community, including the Section Five Teen Center, The Learning Source, Faith @ Work Christian Church and Martial Way, to name a few. Board Committees Most of the committee meetings will begin meeting this month. Most of them start at 7:00 p.m. Refreshments are provided so that you can go directly to the meeting. The Board Committees are open to the community for shareholders to be involved and participate with us. I look forward to seeing those who selected the Community Relations Committee and Commercial Leasing Committee. There is still time to join the 2016 Election Committee by contacting the Board

Liaisons at 347-913-4224. African-American Day Parade The African-American Association is organizing a Co-op City contingent to march in the 46th Annual African-American Day Parade in Harlem on Sunday, 9/20, 1:00 p.m. The association members marched last year and it was a fantastic experience. There were marching bands, celebrities, politicians, clubs and national organizations marching proudly with their banners. Please contact Cheryl Birdsall at 718-379-5555 if you and/or your church, group or organization would like to march with Co-op City. Please inquire about t-shirts. Otherwise, Red, Black and/or Green are the parade colors. All groups are welcome. Who was Amelia Boynton Robinson? Amelia Boynton Robinson (19112015) joined the ancestors on August 26, 2015 at the age of 104. She was a civil rights pioneer who championed voting rights for Africans in America. She was brutally beaten for helping to lead a 1965 civil rights march, which became known as Bloody Sunday and drew national attention to the Civil Rights Movement. She was also the first Black woman to run for Congress in Alabama. Amelia Boynton Robinson was a true American heroine. Contact If you’d like to express your idea or have an issue that cannot be resolved through your CSO or your building association, please contact me. I can be reached at: Francine Jones, Board of Directors, Riverbay Corporation, 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475 or call 718671-5957.

This is an opportunity to get accurate information. Get your questions together and you’ll receive the answers at this meeting. Meet and Greet your Building Association Board members on Saturday, September 26, in the lobby from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. See what we have done, what we will be doing and enjoy some special treats. You are important to our building and community, so stop and share your ideas. We are eager to see our old friends and make new friends in the process. We

look forward to seeing you, mark your calendar. The Garden Steering Committee invites you to Grow Your Creativity at a Painting Workshop being held in Rivers Run Community Garden on Sunday, September 13. Children’s workshops are from 2:00 p.m.-3:30 p.m. The Adult Session will begin at 4:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. The garden is located on Co-op City Blvd. near the little league field. Space is limited, so be prompt. You will love your masterpiece and friends will marvel at your

hidden talent. Let Mother Nature help you get your creative juices flowing. Checks for Building 13 events should be made payable to Building 13 Assoc., Inc. and mailed to Building 13 Assoc., 100 Casals Place #32K, Bronx, NY 10475. For information, contact Gail Sharbaan, Treasurer, at 718-671-3801 or Leslie Peterson at 718-320-1370. Our website is http://www.bldg13assoc. com, or e-mail us at building13 assoc@yahoo.com. As always, thanks for making our team work. —Leslie Peterson

Francine Reva Jones

Director’s Viewpoint

Secretary

Building 13 Association

Greetings, everyone. Summer is not over until Building 16 celebrates ice cream day. As an added bonus, we will be distributing back to school supplies for our grade school kids today, Sat. School is about to begin…so we say to all the students returning to school “keep your eyes on the prize.” Meeting Our next meeting is scheduled for Thursday, September 10, at 7:30 p.m. in the association meeting room in the rear of Building 4B. Come with ideas and/or suggestions of activities or creative projects for the upcoming year. Volunteers of women, men and young adults are needed to form committees to help improve the quality of

Building 16 United Association Sept. 5 at 12 p.m. Come early and enjoy your favorite flavor of ice cream. We will be having a general meeting this month, so watch your bulletin board for the date. We are planning to start a scholarship fund for our students.

This will be a fundraising event. We hope everyone has enjoyed their summer and we look forward to working together for a better association. Yours in unity. —Teri-Ann Garcia

Donizetti Building Four Association

life in and around our building. All cooperatives are encouraged to attend; so come down and bring your neighbor. We serve lite refreshments…and don’t forget our money raffle. Fundraiser Trip Reminder: The final payment balance for our trip to the Ace in The Hole on September 19th to see a tribute to Tina Turner is due on or before Sept. 8th. The bus will leave at 9:30 a.m. sharp from 120 Donizetti Place,

so please be on time. Come early for coffee, tea or juice and donuts. Nominations At our next meeting on Thursday, September 10th, you will be able to make nominations for building association officers. Start now to think about nominating yourself or someone else you would like to see as a candidate for a position on the association’s executive board. The election itself will be held at our October monthly meeting. It is

important to come to vote…the majority vote at this meeting will determine the outcome. Congratulations to those celebrating a birthday or special occasion in September. Get well wishes are extended to the sick and shut-in. We send our condolences to those who have lost a love one. Remember, this is our home, “IF YOU SEE SOMETHING, SAY SOMETHING.” —Yvonne Burrus (DW)

Co-op City Times / September 5, 2015

Update to HUD Letter and Riverbay’s Response

As of this writing, to my knowledge, there has been no scheduled meeting between the Board President, his designees and HUD. As your representative, you can depend on me to be transparent in sharing any information that concerns our community as it is shared with me. Please know that up to this point and the plan is to continue in this vein, I am not speaking about my personal desires when in Board meetings, but those things that I believe will be beneficial to us all as cooperators. There are nearly 60,000 of us here and my one opinion does not dictate what I believe best represents the needs of the community. So I invite each of you to

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continue to contact me so that your thoughts help shape my representative voice in Board meetings. Contracts and Compliance Committee I will be meeting with Mr. Jose Mendez next week to share thoughts about how we can curtail

excessive Change Order requests in the contracting process and other ways that I believe may help to save our corporation. I committed to each of you, during the election process, that I would use my budget and contracting expertise to try to increase revenue to the corporation. This will be a major priority in our Committee work. Cooperators Doing Good/ Youth Programs I like to shine the spotlight on our neighbors who are walking their talk. While spending leisure time with my children last Friday at Pelham Bay Park, I spotted Mr. Winston Dinkins. He was doing what he loves to do, coaching Track students. Everyone

doesn’t have the heart to serve our youth and it’s often very difficult to gain influence and have an impact on them. Mr. Dinkins demonstrated that he has both as teens willingly gave up their Friday to practice and improve their track skills. Parents, if you are interested in a team that consistently medals in Track, then you should consider the services provided by the Velocity Track Club. I appreciate you all and would like for you to know that my intent is to work for each of our good. If you should desire to contact me, please feel free to do so either by telephone, (718) 6440951, or via email, djenkins@riverbayboard.com.

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 Executive Committee Meeting, Wednesday, September 9th at 1 p.m. Membership Meeting: Sunday, September 27th at 3 p.m. The NAACP’s “Journey for Justice” began in Selma, Ala., on August 1. The march is scheduled to arrive in Washington, D.C. on September 15, followed by an “advocacy day” at the

Capitol on September 16. NAACP national president Cornell Brooks has walked much of the 330 miles himself, inspiring hundreds to join in the march for at least a day. The journey is designed to focus on four key issues areas - our votes, lives, jobs and schools. The Democracy Initiative (DI), a coalition of 60 national organizations, is one of the co-sponsors of the Journey. The NAACP is one of the 4 original conveners of the Democracy Initiative and Cornell Brooks is one of the six executive board members. Along with the Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights (LCHR),

the DI is co-sponsoring the advocacy day in Washington. That’s when marchers and delegations from these organizations will ask members of Congress what they are going to do to end business as usual, react voting rights, and take up legislation from the three other issue groups. More than 30 million members belong to the organizations represented by the Democracy Initiative and the Leadership Conference. Environmental, labor, community, immigrant rights, LGBTQ, civil rights and democracy groups - all are working together on voting rights, money in politics and other

obstacles to democratic change. Join the Co-op City Branch and NYS Conference NAACP. Get on the bus to Washington, DC for the historic conclusion of “America’s Journey for Justice March,” Wednesday, September 16. Let your voices be heard. Our lives, Our Votes, Our Jobs, Our Schools MATTER! Bus will depart from 135 Einstein Loop at 4:30 a.m. Reserve your seat, $10/person. Payment due before September 8. Contact: NAACP Co-op City Office, 135 Einstein Loop, Rm. 36 at 718-320-3210, 347-842-0410 or 917-671-7862. —Jerome Rice

Defensive driving returns September 12 Black Forum defensive driving course will resume next Saturday, Sept. 12 in Room 1, Dreiser Community Center, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Lower your liability insurance cost by 10% and remove up to 4 points from your driver’s license. 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. Black Forum Aerobics and Zumba It’s time to get in shape, get healthy and feel healthy. Aerobics classes are held Mondays and Wednesdays, Zumba on Thursday. Classes are in the Dreiser

Aud., 7:30 p.m. To register, please call (718) 320-8035. Nominal fee for each class. Cooking classes coming If you enjoy cooking or would like to learn how to prepare healthy meals for yourself and your/or your family, please give contact us at (718) 3208035. Harrah’s Casino & Golden Corral Buffet We are going to Harrah’s Casino and Golden Corral for all you can eat on Saturday, September 26. Cost is $65. Two payments, first one due on July 31 in the amount of $35; Second payment of $30 due August 28. No refunds. Call (718) 320-0033 or (917) 209-5334. Food distribution sites On Thursdays, residents of Buildings

27, 28, 29, 32 and 33 must pick up food at the New Vision Church, 115 Einstein Loop, 11 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Likewise, residents of Building 26, 30, 31, 34 and 35 must go to the Evangelical Church, 2350 Palmer Avenue, 11 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. on Thursdays to pick up food. For information, please call (718) 320-8035. Male volunteers needed If you are a male 20 years of age and older or retired and live in the Dreiser Loop or DeKruif Place area preferably, and can volunteer with us on Tuesdays and Thursdays, also standby and on call, please call (718) 320-8035. Emergency Food Program We are open on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, 11 a.m. to 12:45 p.m., Room 20 in the Dreiser Center. Also, due to budget constraints and shortage of available food, you

must live within zip code 10475 to participate in this program. You must also have your card with you and bring two clean plastic shopping bags. Please also have your current photo ID, such as a non or driver’s license or any photo ID card with proof of address. You will then be issued a card in order to pick up food in the future. We Need You - Join Us Today Membership is $5 per year/person. Call (718) 320-8035 or write to Black Forum, P.O. Box 563, Bronx, NY 10475; email: coopcityblackforum@gmail.com or tonyshome10475@gmail.com. Help us keep independent community organizations alive in Co-op City. Everyone is encouraged to join. Call or visit us, Room 20 in the Dreiser Community Center. —Tony Illis

Rev. Deborah Jenkins Director’s Viewpoint

NAACP Co-op City Branch #2210

Hey, Co-op City! Have you ever had a question about God, the church, or our culture that you wanted to ask a pastor about or hear addressed in a sermon? Well, now is your chance! Starting Sunday, September 6th, we will be kicking off our brand new series called "You asked for it!" If you have a question that you would like answered, please email your question to info@newsongchurchnyc.org. Here are some questions that have already been asked..."Can you drink, smoke weed & still be a Christian?" "If God loves us, then why is there suffering in the world?" "What's the big deal about homosexuality and gay marriage?" The most popular questions/themes will then be addressed on Sundays in a sermon that you asked for! So feel free to ask us your questions, and then join us on Sunday, September 7th for our new series, "You asked for it!" Here's what you can expect when you come to our Worship Experience! Newsong Church is a multi-cultural church that

Black Forum

Newsong Church

believes God has a purpose and a plan for your life. We exist to reach people who are far away from God, and teach them how to follow Jesus step by step. That's why you will find our Sunday Worship Experience to be so warm and friendly, we genuinely care about you! When you step into our worship experience you won't find a bunch of "Holier-than-thou" people pretending to have it all together. Instead, you'll find that we're all broken people, but we're allowing God to put us back together. We're not perfect, but God is! As God puts us back together, we're realizing that although our past has shaped us, it does not define us! We're finding out that not only does God love us with a radical and unconditional love, but that He loves us just as we are! At Newsong Church, we believe that the Bible is the greatest book ever written, containing the greatest story ever told, and that each of us are part of His-story! We don't just believe this for the adults, but for our children as well! At Newsong Church, we're so passionate about our children learning about Jesus, that we created a church

just for them called Kidsong! At Kidsong, our children learn about Jesus in a safe, fun, age-appropriate learning environment! We also have a fully staffed nursery! Join us this Sunday! We meet at 177 Dreiser Loop in Auditorium B at 11:00 a.m. Parking is available in the parking garage located on Dreiser Loop. Please bring your ticket to our connection tent for validation. Deaf interpretation is available during our adult worship experience. If you have any questions, you can contact us: Church Office:140 Alcott Place, Bldg.19. Office Hours: Tuesday-Friday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Phone: 718-708-8385. Website: www.newsongchurchnyc .org; Email: info@newsongchurchnyc.org. You can also interact with us on social media! Facebook: www.facebook.com/newsongchurchbx; Twitter: @newsong churchBX; Instagram: @new songchurchBX Our Newsong family is here for you, stop by this Sunday and experience the difference! God Bless you! —Pastor Mike Tolone

Co-op City Times / September 5, 2015

Six exercises for the busy employee who can’t step away from their desk Health News

Montefiore Rehabilitation expert reveals top tips for working out during your work day

People are sitting their way to poor health. Annals of Internal Medicine reported that more than half of the average person’s waking hours are spent sitting. Excessive sitting is associated with chronic diseases and conditions including obesity, depression, diabetes and back pain. Fortunately, there are simple solutions to reverse the damage of too much sitting that do not require people to quit their day jobs. “The hazards of a sedentary lifestyle can range from brain fog to organ damage,” said David Prince, M.D., F.A.A.P.M.R.,

Director, Cardiac Rehabilitation, Montefiore Medical Center. “The average adult in the United States sits for more than eight hours a day. That is not how our bodies were meant to function. Sitting for hours can cause the body to shut down resulting in slower blood flow to the heart, a rise in blood sugar and tight muscles. Even avid exercisers are not immune to the risks of sitting. The good news is that the body can reap major benefits from small movements throughout the day.” Dr. Prince shares his top six tips for

The Eleanor Roosevelt Democratic Club will hold its regular Monthly Meeting on Thursday, September 17, in the Bartow Center, Room #28 at 7:30 p.m. I would like to welcome everyone back from the summer vacation period. Hope your summer was restful and peaceful. All members are requested to attend this first meeting for the second part of the year 2015 to help us plan political, social and community activities that will be forthcoming for the club during this period. Advice and input will be gladly accepted from the membership. Thursday, September 10, is the Democratic Primary Election Day. This is strictly a Bronx Democratic Election, specifically, for the 82nd Assembly District. All community members are encouraged to come out and cast your ballot for the candidate/s of your choice who you feel best represents your views for a more stable environment and community.

Please come out and exercise your individual right to vote as afforded by the United States Constitution. Every vote counts. The club extends get well wishes to those members who are recovering from illnesses, surgery, hospitalizations, surgery and various medical procedures. We are sending our prayers to any members who have incurred any family tragedy during the Summer period. Best wishes are also extended to those members who are homebound. Please keep faith in your recovery and keep in touch with our Good & Welfare Committee Chairperson, Ms. Gertie Brown, at (347) 275-2995 relating to your status. Best wishes are also extended to those members who are celebrating a birthday, anniversary or special event during the month of September. I thank the membership and the community for your continued support. —George T. Clarke

Eleanor Roosevelt Democratic Club

sneaking in extra movement at work: Find an excuse to stand: Always stand on public transportation or during conference calls. Pacing back and forth or marching in place while waiting for the bus or train can be a great calorieburning-addition to your commute. • Ditch the chair: Standing at your desk while reviewing a report or sitting on an exercise ball or backless stool can engage different muscles and increase your core stability. If your employer doesn’t offer a stand-up desk, use a box to help raise your computer monitor, keyboard and mouse. • Use the chair to your advantage: Can’t find the time to get away from your seat? Not a problem. Placing a pedal device or stepper under your desk will allow you to stay active while sitting. If cardio isn’t your thing, try chair yoga. The different movements can help with flexibility and improve posture. • Hold yourself accountable: Set an alert using your phone or email calendar for every hour as a signal to do some physical work. Wall push-ups, leg

lifts and arms circles are all noninvasive activities that can be done in your office to stimulate your body and mind in between deadlines. • Have a walking lunch: Instead of ordering in, walk to your local farmer’s market or if you bring your lunch, use lunch time as an opportunity to take a walk and eat at your desk. Download exercise apps that can help you track your daily steps. An hour of walking is great, but increasing your average daily steps by 50% every other day is better. • Set a goal each day: Whether it is five laps around your office or 500 jumping jacks, have a number and an activity in mind. These can be broken up throughout the day or done on breaks. Add a buddy for extra motivation. “Research found that inactive adults might prolong their lives by replacing sitting time with any kind of activity,” said Dr. Prince. “The body and mind are nourished by movement. Instead of fighting against that, we can strive to incorporate motion in our daily lives.”

Co-op City 4th annual College, Career & Resource Fair, Oct. 3 Riverbay Fund Report

Co-op City’s 4th Annual College, Career & Resource Fair is rapidly approaching and you’re INVITED: When: Saturday, October 3, 2015 Where: Dreiser Auditorium Who Should Attend Elementary Students: 3rd, 4th, 5th & 6th Graders from 10 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Junior High & High School Students: 1 to 6 p.m. I am proud to announce that our Corporate sponsor PEPSICO is BACK! They will work with our Elementary students, as well as provide an Informational Session for High School students about Careers and Internships at PepsiCo. A Social Worker will be present to talk about a Career in Social Work. Social Work helps people! For example, Social Workers are needed to help protect children and youth at risk of sex trafficking. On September 29, 2014, President Obama signed the Preventing Sex Trafficking and Strengthening Families Act (the Act) (P.L. 113 -183) into law, which amended various provisions of Title IV-E of the Social Security Act. Purpose of the Act: Protect and prevent at-risk children and youth from becoming victims of sex trafficking. Improve the safety, permanency, and well-being outcomes of children and youth involved with the child welfare system. Regulations pertaining to the Act go into effect on September 1, 2015.

In speaking with a Social Worker dedicated to this need, it breaks my heart to know that children as young as 12 years old are being exploited by adults to support the sex industry. Social Workers across the state are working to create a network and combat this social ill. Social Workers are taking an active role. This is just one example of what a Social Worker can do. Learn more at the College Fair. This is for parents of High School students: (shared by Renee Askew) SICK OF HIGH SCHOOL? Here’s an alternative - RIKER’S ISLAND – No reservation required – Ocean Front Views – 24 hr. Armed Security – Supervised Activities – Tax Free Shopping – Family Plan Available – Free: Phones, All Gourmet Meals, Entertainment, Transportation…LIFETIME MEMBERSHIP AVAILABLE. Please assist us by bringing your child to the College, Career & Resource Fair that will help them choose their own professional adventures. And now, New York State STEM Incentive Program is helping launch careers in science, technology, engineering or mathematics by giving qualified students the opportunity to attend Stony Brook tuition free. JOIN US AT THE COLLEGE, CAREER & RESOUCE FAIR ON SATUDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2015. Contact: Evelyn M. Turner – evelyntinez@aol.com – 718-320-8088 or 917-324-1033.

Co-op City Times / September 5, 2015

Our Interim General Managers present a Self-Management Plan for Co-op City

During a board meeting on August 26, our interim general managers presented their self-management plan for running Co-op City. So, to be fair, I want to present the major parts of their plan to everyone. But, honestly, no one knows if their plans will be fulfilled because HCR, HUD, and Wells Fargo are demanding that we bring in an outside management company. Evening Maintenance Plan Some cooperators have taken time off from work expecting our maintenance workers to show up during the day. But, their hopes were dashed when no one showed up or even called. "I took off from my job because I was expecting work to be done in my apartment and no showed up," is a common complaint. Solution? This management plan calls for maintenance work to be extended into the evening hours. The exact hours haven't been decided yet. But, a shift from 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. might be possible. Technology Upgrade Have you seen our antiquated website, riverbaycorp.com? If you think that this site is bad, then I want you to think about some of the other technology that is used here. For instance, you would be very upset if you learned some things about our email system. Anyway, this management plan addresses some upgrades that are needed here. Elected Officials Imagine how much money we could save if we didn't duplicate the work that is provided by the city. The answer is millions of dollars. Solution? We need to develop good business relationships with our elected officials. Can they get the city to help us? This plan acknowledges this issue. Dreiser Auditorium Lots of people have noticed that this

Greetings to all of our Post members who are homebound and recovering from various medical operations. We wish you a speedy recovery. Happy birthday to all of our members who will be celebrating their birthday this month. Our Post is always looking for new members to join, so if you are a veteran from any branch of the military, stop by and join. Bring your DD-214 with you. Post 1871 is located in Section 5 in the Community Center, 135 Einstein Loop, Room 41. Our office telephone number is (718) 320-8165, and our e-mail address is post1871@optimum.net. The next time you visit our Post, you will notice that we have another desk that is much better than the old one we had.

Hello, neighbors. The summer has been brief, nevertheless hope all enjoyed, and HAPPY LABOR DAY. Section 5 Fun Day - This was our 2nd annual event which was comprised of Buildings 26 thru 35 and Earhart Townhouses cooperators, presidents and representatives of each building coming together on August 22, 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. Thank you and with much appreciation - To the sponsors of donations: Assemblyman Benedetto, Congressman Engel. The Riverbay Community Relations Department partnered with NYC Comptroller Scott M. Stringer, Councilman Andy King, State Senator Ruth Hassell-Thompson, Assembly-

auditorium is a disaster, including the Bronx Borough President. So, management stated that they're going to draft a plan and then send it to him for financial assistance to fix this place up. Doggie Park Management stated that they would like to create a park for dogs. This enclosed park will probably be on Co-op City Boulevard. And, dogs will be able to run around and hopefully have a good time. Woof! Skateboard Park I know that this idea and the following idea are going to receive a "chilly" reception. But, management would like to create a skateboard park for our community. This skateboard park will probably be placed across the street from Building 14 (near the children's park) or on Co-op City Boulevard. Ice Skating Rink At 950 Baychester Avenue, there is a yellow school building. Behind this building is where management is considering a place for an ice skating rink. Now, as mentioned, I know this idea and the skateboard park might generate some icy remarks. But, please remember that these two ideas will probably not go forward with an incoming management company and possible community opposition.

A Call Center Management is considering consolidating a few departments. Thereafter, a special telephone number, similar to 3-1-1, will be created to handle calls for maintenance work. Shopping Center Enhancements Our shopping centers are plagued with construction problems. Plus, we need new lighting and new signs to bring in new business to these areas. Therefore, management is proposing to make some upgrades to our shopping centers. Garages Management is looking into using solar power for our garages. And, they're looking into having stations so that electrical cars can recharge their batteries. Power Plant Will a new company come in to run the power plant? This matter will be on the table very soon. A New 390,000 Sq. Ft. Mall on Gun Hill Road? Gun Hill Square, near Home Depot, might be a new "open-air" mall with six separate 2- or 3-story buildings. There might be stores, restaurants, office space, parking, and possibly a new 40,000 square foot gym at this location. Also, there might be an 11-story senior housing building with 100 units. Work on this mall might be from 2016 - 2018. Home Improvement Scare The Riverbay Corporation held a home improvement fair in Dreiser during the month of April. One vendor at this fair was offering to install new kitchen cabinets. Initially, seventeen cooperators signed up for these cabinets. Then, two cooperators decided to cancel their orders. Within the remaining orders, one cooperator was charged $2,900 for new cabinets. She paid an initial deposit and then

Riverbay removed her old kitchen cabinets. The cabinet vendor then sent some of their workers to her home to install new cabinets. However, in the opinion of several people, this job did not come out right. Confronted, this vendor stopped returning calls and then he walked away from this job. Thereafter, our management then decided to work with this cooperator to hopefully complete this ongoing job. Home improvement fairs are nice. But, as you can see, you are going to have to check out vendors that want to conduct business with you. Do they have references? Have they walked off of previous jobs? Complaints? What does their contract state? Will they make the job right? Warranties? All cooperators should visit a variety of stores to get information on several vendors before making a decision to hire one of them. Then, you need to have a solid contract that protects you and your investment. Close I only have 1,000 words for this article. So, we will review some of the ideas that we can really use for this community in my next article. Thank you. Questions or comments? Please send a message to: Daryl Johnson, Riverbay Board Director, c/o Riverbay Corporation, 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475. Or, please send a message to me at darylhjohnson@optonline.net (Please double-check the spelling of this address.) Also, please call me at 718-671-4544 if you don't receive a response from your message. You can also join me on Facebook by typing in: Daryl H. Johnson. Okay, that’s it for now. So, please have a wonderful week. And, may God bless you and your family. Thank you.

The two women that received the Ranger patch are Capt. Kristen Grest and 1st Lt. Shaye Haver. Congratulations on completing the course. What is next for these females? The next EXECUTIVE meeting will be on Saturday, September 19 at 11 a.m. sharp. Please try to attend this meeting. And if you happen to see another veteran, ask them if they would like to join our Post. Being an American Legion member, you will be a good salesperson to explain what our Post has to offer. Voting time will be here real soon. Thursday, September 10, is the Primary Election and on Tuesday, November 3, is the General Election. Choose your person who you want to

represent wisely. Remind your family and friends to get out and VOTE. It's your right! The United States Army has chosen a BDU uniform which will be on sale in October. The USO didn't follow proper procedures by using the image of the Purple Heart for its fundraising campaigns. Images of all military medals and decorations have the protected marks of the Department of Defense or a respective service. We need to see more Post members coming out to events that are held in Co-op City where our Post is involved to recruit more members into our Post. Step up and get involved to support! All it involves is your time. Any Post member who would like

to purchase a Post item, such as a shirt or cap, you have to see our finance officer, William Gordon, to complete your purchase. We accept money orders, checks and cash. We don't except EBT cards, lol. Please mark on your calendar with the meeting dates as a reminder. Daily Quotes: Never take someone for granted, hold every person close to your heart because you might wake up one day and realize that you've lost a diamond while you were too busy collecting stones. Ain't no way I was born to just pay bills and die! This information was provided to you by your Post information officer. —Richard l. Lawson, Jr.

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man Michael Benedetto and AARP of New York to bring the Mobile Shred Truck here in Section 5 on our Fun Day from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thank you, Apple Bank, Jade Palace Chinese Restaurant, Staples, Food Universe Supermarket, Section 5 Pizza Restaurant, the Velocity Track Team/coach Winston Dinkins, the New York City Fire and Parks Dept., Ralph Echevama/Congo Drum, the Marvelous Minors, The Bartow Gents, Damian's Group, OPEN MIKE/ Alissa, Lynn Towers, Kids for Christ, Mr. Tobias of Bldg. 33 provided giant bubbles for the kids. A Special Treat - Thirteen year old Matthew Miller who earned a Black Sash in the Youth Martial Arts tourna-

ment, showed us a few of his moves in the art of Kata, weapons and sparring of the Kickin. Also, what a delight! The Petting Zoo, courtesy of Kenny of the Einstein Barber Shop. The llamas, mooing cow, sheep, goat, rabbits, ducks, etc., they humbly allowed you to feed them, as well as pet them. To the Committee and All Volunteers - to DJ Smooth who provided the music, Grill Master Mr. Brown, the Section 5 Teen Center; thank you, teens, who helped and served wherever you were asked. A special thanks to our men who stood by Section 5 Association President Robert Hedgepeth’s side to help him. To the building presidents, representatives,

Bill Gordon, who did a great job as Master of Ceremonies; Eleanor Bailey, who is so instrumental in helping us to pull it all together; Linda Werner, Chairperson of the committee, and the children who enjoyed themselves, the adults enjoyed the entertainment, this is what it is all about. THANK YOU, VOLUNTEERS ONE AND ALL, on behalf of the Section 5 Association and committee. If your participation was overlooked, please email Hattie Overman at oaplew789@gmail.com. We are on our way with plans for the 3rd annual Fun Day. Lost & Found: A cell phone was found. Please contact Bill Gordon at 917-940-9147. —H. Overman

Co-op City Times / September 5, 2015

Truman Mustangs begin 2015 football season today Co-op City Sports

The Truman High School Mustangs begin their 2015 football season today, Saturday, September 5, with a game against Beach Channel High school today in Queens. The first home game will be at noon next Saturday, September 12th against

James Madison High School. All Co-op City football fans are encouraged to attend the game and cheer on their local highs school football team. The football field is directly adjacent to the north Greenway. The mission this year is to improve

significantly on its 2-8 season from a year ago. Head football coach John Shepherd said, “It starts with the fundamentals of the game being understood doing your job, finishing your play and motivating your team and yourself to be the best that you can be.”

Shepherd called this year’s schedule competitive. “We won’t take any team for granted,” the coach said. “Every snap will have a purpose as we strive for success. We have talent on both sides of the ball and continue to work hard at getting better.”

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Co-op City Times / September 5, 2015

Retirees of Dreiser Loop

Travel Events: (Coach Bus - located Dreiser Loop, opposite H&R Block) ● September 12 (Saturday): GOSPEL LOBSTER FEAST IN THE POCONOS. All you can eat lobsters and a variety of 50+ items on menu. Live Choir with uplifting Gospel Music. Shopping Woodbury Commons. Travelling by BOB MANN TOURS coach bus. Meet - Dreiser/H&R Block - Boarding/ depart: 8:45 a.m./9:00 a.m. sharp. 3 stops on return. Contacts: Serita G., 347-564-5722/Barbara W, 718320-0500. Theatre Committee: (*price includes transportation) ● Wed., Sept. 16th, 11:15 a.m. show. BACKWARDS IN HIGH HEELS, Westchester Broadway Theatre. Note: VAN-Dreiser Loop/Rehab - Boarding/Depart: 9:45 a.m./10:00 a.m. Contact: Green-Ryan, 718-3790377. ● Fri., Nov. 20th, 11 a.m. show. Price: $69. RADIO CITY CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR. $35 deposit to hold seat. NOTE: a few seats still available - traveling

by Lorants Coach Bus. FINAL PAYMENT due Thurs., Oct. 7th. PIF ASAP. Come join in the fun. Contact: Ione Edwards, 718-379-7756. ● Thurs., March 10, 2016, 7:00 p.m. show. Price: $117. COLOR PURPLE, Jacob Theatre. $50 deposit required. Balance and final payment due Thurs., Oct. 15th, SIP. Contact: Eleanor Barlow, 718-3247847. Good and Welfare We are sending Get Well wishes to Serita Grayson, our Travel Coordinator, who is a patient in Einstein Hospital. Those of you still under the weather, know that you are thought of warmly and wished brighter days. Call Josephine Flowers, 718-320-0539, regarding illnesses and bereavements. REMINDER! The 2015-2016 BRIDGE CLASSES will resume on Friday, September 11th in the Dreiser Loop RETIREES’ clubroom 19. Don’t miss out on a great opportunity to learn how to play

BRIDGE as it keeps your mind alert. The (new) Beginners and Advanced class will be from - 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., and the Intermediate class from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Call Alvin Lisle, the master teacher, at 718-671-8852, to pre-register for one of the above classes. Remember – A deposit, along with your name and telephone number, is required to reserve your trip &/or theatre seat. No deposit, no seat guarantee. Check/money order addressed to RETIREES OF DREISER LOOP. Committee members will be available in Dreiser clubroom 19 (718-379-0377) on Mondays and/or Thursdays, 2:30-5:00 p.m. “Each morning when I open my eyes I say to myself: I, not events, have the power to make me happy or unhappy today. I can choose which it shall be. Yesterday is dead, tomorrow hasn't arrived yet. I have just one day, today, and I'm going to be happy in it.” —Groucho Marx —Claudette Davis

Ms. Ingrid Saunders Jones, Chair, and the National Council of Negro Women send condolences to the family of Amelia Boyton Robinson. We are saddened by her death, but we will be forever grateful for her life and legacy in the Civil Rights Movement in this country. She was a shining example of the difference one person can effect in the

community and the world. From her early days to the end of her life, Amelia Boyton Robinson never ceased from her struggle for racial equality and social justice. We love her and are sending prayers up for her family. We are barely a month away from our annual Community Health Fair which will be on Saturday, September 26, from 1 to 4 p.m. in Dreiser Auditorium, 177 Dreiser Loop. This health fair will have exhibitors from AARP, Council of Senior Centers & Services, Jackie Cauthen, RN, an exercise specialist, Poison Prevention Services and Domestic Violence Prevention Program and many, many more. The Health Committee is inviting members and friends to sign up in advance to schedule a mammogram which will be conducted by the St. Barnabas Hospital Mammography Mobile Van. Please contact Chairperson Rev. Lillian Mills at (718) 671-4531 or lillianhmills@aol.com to schedule an appointment or for further information. Did you get your deposit in for our exciting trip to Italy? It’s not too late! Spend 8 glorious days in Italy visiting Rome, Florence and Venice, September 1118, 2016. A perfect one-week vacation seeing the Colosseum, the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel, Michelangelo’s David, private boat ride on the Venetian canals, St. Mark’s Square and Doges’

Palace and much more! To reserve your space, mail your deposit and trip insurance to: NCNW Co-op City Section, P.O. Box 93, Bronx, NY 10475. For more information, call 718-320-2366, 718-655-9034 or 718-538-8606. Thanks to all our members, neighbors and friends who supported us so lavishly with our Back to School Drive collection for the children at Phipps Center. Our Youth Committee was overwhelmed with the generosity of those who helped give those children a great start to their new school year. October 30 – November 1 are the dates for our NCNW Northeast Regional Leadership Training Conference. If you have not sent in your deposit for the NCNW Regional Leadership conference, please do so. If you are paying your registration fee in three payments, your second payment is due. Remember that final payments must be in by October 1. The conference will take place at the Crystal Springs Resort in Vernon, N.J. Please contact our Section President, Dorcas Lay if you are interested in attending. Members, our next General Membership meeting will be held on Sunday, September 13 at 3 p.m. in Room 11, Dreiser Center. All committee chairs are asked to submit your budget for the 2015-16 year to Maxine prior to the meeting. —Joyce Howard

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Coalition of African American Churches & Community Organizations

The Coalition of African-American Churches & Community Organizations of Co-op City, Inc. will be hosting its 20th annual Friends and Family Day event on Sunday, October 18th, 2 p.m., 177 Dreiser Community Center, Auditorium B, (Co-op City), Bronx, featuring Keynote Speaker Dr. Dena “Sunshine” Robins, President of the Association for the study of African–American Life and History, and Ms. 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 admission. Please inform the coalition of any suggestions that you may have. Ms. Virginia Stewart is the President of the Coalition. Phone number (718) 671-4506. The coalition is a non-profit organization dedicating to maintaining and improving the quality of life of cooperators while providing educational and culturally enriching programs for the community. We also act as one voice for all Coalition members where there are issues of common concern and human rights. We also sponsor Friends & Family Day Celebrations, and Kwanzaa free for the community. Members of the coalition include the following: African-American Association; Co-op City Baptist Church; Retirees of Dreiser Loop; Harriet Tubman Independent Democratic Club; NAACP, Co-op City Branch; St. Joseph’s Episcopal Church, and Zodiacs Track Club. Please support our efforts by sending us a tax deductible contribution made payable to Coalition of 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

Co-op City Times / September 5, 2015

Faith In God Church & Bible Institute

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! Scripture carries spiritual vitality. That’s why it doesn’t return void. Wherever it encounters an open heart, it

brings refreshment, nourishment, and new life. Isaiah 55:8-11 supports this. It says: 8 “For My thoughts are not your thoughts, nor are your ways My ways,” says the Lord. 9 For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are My ways higher than your ways, and My thoughts than your thoughts. 10 “For as the rain comes down, and the snow from heaven, and do not return there, but water the earth, and

make it bring forth and bud, that it may give seed to the sower and bread to the eater, 11 so shall My word be that goes forth from My mouth; it shall not return to Me void, but it shall accomplish what I please, and it shall prosper in the thing for which I sent it.” Invitations Our Sweet Hour of Prayer will be 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 hiphop, go to www.soundcloud.com 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) 2764925. Jesus loves you, and so do we. —Apostle Gladys R. Little

Pastors Nancy & Angelo Rosario and the membership invite you to worship and learn God’s Word for instructions in your life. You may visit us and maybe stay, but please visit and become a member at any of the many houses of worship in the Co-op City community that are teaching God’s Word. We are located at 127 Dreiser Loop (to the right of the Montefiore Health Clinic). 718-7909120. You can call the office and leave your prayer request for our prayer group that meets on Monday & Wednesday. Schedule: Sunday Worship-Spanish, 9:30 a.m.; English Worship, 1:15 p.m.; Sunday School, 11:30 a.m. for men,

women and children. Separate classes for each. Monday study/prayer: 9:3011:30 a.m. - Brother Steve. Wed. Prayer, 7-8:30 p.m. Office hours: Tues./Thurs., 11 a.m.3 p.m. Visit our Goodwill Ministry at 163 Dreiser for a free coat and other items. For credit restoration services, call 718-320-3873, churchofgodschildren @gmail.com. Sunday, September 6 – There will be an 11:00 a.m. Service ONLY, due to Labor Day weekend. Last day of the series of teachings with Q&A will be Sunday, Sept. 14: “Mold me, Shape me, Until I think like you Lord.” Romans 12:2. Come and

receive the freedom in Christ. Our vision of God is dependent upon the condition of our character. Our character determines whether or not truth can be revealed to us. Before we can say like Isaiah 6:1 “I saw the Lord,” there must be something in our character that conforms to the likeness of God. Until we are born again and really begin to see the kingdom of God, we only see from the perspective of our own biases. What we need is God’s surgical procedures—how He uses external circumstances to bring out the internal purification. Our priorities must be God first, God second and God third, until our life is continually face-to-face with God and no

one else is taken into account. Our prayers will then be, “In all the world there is no one but You, dear God; there is no one but You.” Keep paying the price. Let God see that you are willing to live up to the vision. God bless. Seats are still available to see Samson on April 2, 2016 at Sight & Sound Theater in Lancaster, PA. Bus fare, movie in bus, discount tickets for Tangers Outlet, show-SAMSON, all you can eat at Hershey’s Buffet & drivers tip – all this for $152.50. A $50 deposit required ASAP. All monies due by November 30 to obtain good seats. Call 718-790-9120 for information. —Bishop Nancy Rosario

The Circle of Christ Church family extends a warm welcome to you and your family and invites you to come and worship with us at 147 Dreiser Loop, patio level (located in the Dreiser Community Center). La familia de la Iglesia Circulo de Cristo les extiende una calida invitacion a usted y su familia para que vengan a alabar a Dios junto con nosotros. Nos encontramos en el 147 de Dreiser Loop, al nivel del patio. (Localizado en el centro Comunal de Dreiser)

English Church Service Schedule Wednesday, 7:00 to 9:00 p.m., Prayer & Bible Study Friday, 7:00 to 9:00 p.m., Youth Night Sunday, 11:00 a.m. Worship and the Word Children Church, 5 years old to 12 years old Little Lamb nursery. Servicio en Espanol Domingo, 9:00 a 10:30 All are welcome. Todos son bienvenidos. —Rev. Sam Colon

The Adler Place Townhouse Association reconvened in April of 2015. The newly elected Board includes the following Adler Place residents: Kenneth Graham, President; Anne Culler, Vice President; Bianca Zuberbuhler, Secretary; Clara Barton, Acting Treasurer; and Julio Rivera, Sergeant-At-Arms. The association held its first official meeting on Tuesday, June 23, 2015. We would like to thank Vanessa Aldea, Riverbay Area Manager, for attending.

Ms. Aldea listened to our concerns and addressed each issue accordingly. We have a lot of work to accomplish, but we are off to a great start. Thanks to all cooperators who attended and we are looking forward to more cooperators attending in future. Our next meeting will be held on September 15. Have a happy and healthy Labor Day! —Anne Culler

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Buildings 30 A and B Association

Buildings 30 A and B Association is open for business. Our first crochet class will begin on Wednesday, September 9th starting at 1 p.m. till 3 p.m. in the Association Room. Pokeno will starts Friday, September 11th in the Association Room with the door opening at 7 p.m. Games start at 7:30

p.m. Our first Building Association meeting will be on Wednesday, September 16, with the door opening at 7 p.m. with the meeting commencing at 7:30. We will start collecting association dues at our first building meeting. —Linda Werner

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Pastor Anne L. Palmore and the congregation of the Church of the New Vision extend a warm and friendly invitation to everyone to worship with us every Sunday at 8:00 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, starting at 9:30 a.m. with Sunday School designed to meet the spiritual needs of our young people. Parents, please send your children to learn of the Lord Jesus. Bible teaching from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and Prayer Service from 8:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. every Wednesday evening. Be with us to learn the Truth from

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List of Events What's your shoe size? We are having a Building Fund Shoe Rally during the months of July and August. Everyone can participate in this spirit funfilled event: men, women and children, from the youngest to the oldest. All you have to do to participate is donate an amount equal to your shoe size. (i.e., if you wear a size 5, your donation would be $5, and so on, whatever your shoe size.) Cash and check donation are accepted. (Make all checks payable to Church of the New Vision). For more information, see any member on the Pantry Ministry. Save The Date Saturday, December 19 - Sight & Sound Theatre presenting The Miracle of Christmas. Saturday, April 9 - Sight & Sound Theatre presenting Samson. Adults: $150 and youth 12 and under, $145. One-day package

includes: Round-trip transportation, all you can eat at Old Country Buffet, all taxes & gratuities, show and outlet shopping. For tickets, call church, 718-6718746, or B. Brown, 718-671-3748. September 26th – The Men’s Fellowship 4th Annual Concert. Tickets are $15 for adults, $10 for children. Please see Bro. Elerece Thomas or Rev. Kenneth Hodge. September 27th – The Men’s Fellowship will celebrate their 21st Anniversary during the 11 a.m. service. All are welcomed to celebrate the Joy of the Lord! The Church of the New Vision is located at 115 Einstein, Bronx, NY 10475; Telephone: (718) 6718746 or (718) 320-0409. Our mailing address is: P.O. Box 753037, Bronx, NY 10475. Please visit our website at www.churchofnew vision.com. —Carole Haque

and all are welcome. Services are at the church at 2350 Palmer Avenue, across the street from Building 30. Parking is available. Please come Sunday, all members & friends of the church, to welcome our new pastor, Rev. Magaly Beltre’. The service will be at 10:30 a.m. and will be bilingual. Sunday Services – Please note our new service times. The first Sunday of the month is a bilingual service with communion at 10:30 a.m. Each Sunday, the English Service is at 10:30 a.m. and the Spanish Service is at 12 p.m. Children’s Sunday School time to be announced. Prayer Night (English) & Prayer Morning (Spanish): Please note our new prayer days. The Lord said, “Whenever two or more are gathered in my name, I am in the midst of them.” Matthew 18:20. Wednesday evenings at 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Friday mornings at 10:30 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. Come and bring your prayer needs so we can pray together. Remember that prayer brings many blessings, which God has promised to all his children that have a personal relationship with Him. Crescendo Christian Music School: Are you interested in learning how to play an instrument or to

sing, come and join the music school. They teach piano, guitar, drums, violin, voice and other instruments. Registration for the summer & fall seasons are beginning and cost is very reasonable. Registration for fall semester is free. Call Maestro Frank Colon, (917) 753-3644, to set up a time to come and register. Students range in age from 5 years to seniors. Remember music is a wonderful way of getting children to learn. Trip to Lancaster Pa.: On Friday, December 18, we are going to Sight & Sound Theater to see Miracle of Christmas. Also included in the trip is shopping at Rockville Square Mall and Dinner at Shady Maple. Transportation is included. The cost is $140/person and $100 for children 12 and under. For registration, half payment by September 20th and final payment by October 25th. Call Barbara at 347 603-7473; if no answer, leave a message and someone will get back to you as soon as possible. There aren’t many seats left, so get your reservations and payment in quickly. Flea Market: Today, we will be having our second bi-annual flea market. Hope everyone will come out and support us. There will be many nice things for sale. —Barbara Penn

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

Come & Visit Us – We welcome you to God’s House – Your House – One Family in Christ. We are a congregation with spirit-filled worship, offering a variety of opportunities for spiritual growth, fellowship and service to God and our community. We are a multi-ethnic, multi-cultural and bilingual congregation

St. Joseph’s Episcopal Anglican Church

Fr. Taylor and the congregation of St. Joseph's cordially invite you to worship with us in Co-op City at 155 Dreiser Loop, lower level. All are welcome. Weekly Schedule: Sunday service with Holy Communion and Sunday School are both at 9 a.m. Every 4th Sunday, our children participate in the reading of the lessons and every 5th Sunday, our young adults assist in the service. Bible study is held each Wednesday at 7 p.m. Choir rehearsal is on Thursday at 7 p.m. The (ECW) Episcopal Church Women meet immediately after service on the 1st Sunday of each month. Membership is open to all women of the church and dues are $2 per month. The men hold their meeting after service on the 2nd Sunday of each month. All groups are expected to return to regular schedule by Thursday, September 17. We look forward to welcoming everyone to service at 9:00 a.m. on Sunday, September 6, when we will celebrate the Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost. Fundraising Event: Our Annual Home Style Dinner Sale will take place at the church on Saturday, September 26, from noon until sold out. Please plan to come out and support this event. Outreach Program: We continue to collect nonperishable food for the feeding program at Grace Episcopal Church in West Farms. Please remember to donate. For additional information on all of the above, please call the church at 718-320-0844, or visit our website: http://www.stjosephsepcbronx.org. “Hallelujah! Praise the Lord, O my soul! * I will praise the Lord as long as I live; I will sing praises to my God while I have my being.” (Psalm 146:1) —M. Chambers

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Co-op City Baptist Church

Rev. Dr. Sheldon E. Williams and the Co-op City Baptist Church family invite you to join us tomorrow at 9:00 a.m. for worship service. We invite you to worship, study, and pray with us. Summer schedule is in effect and there will be only 1 worship service at 9:00 a.m. This summer schedule will remain in effect through Sunday, September 13. The Co-op City Baptist Church is

located at 135 Einstein Loop, Room 50. Our telephone number is 718-3203774. Visit us on the web at www.coop citybaptistchurch.org. Join us for a mid-week spiritual pick-up at our mid-week worship service which will be resume next Wednesday, September 9, at 12 p.m. Bible study will be held next Wednesday at 1:00 and 7:30 p.m. On Sunday, September 13, we will

celebrate Family and Friends Day at 9:00 a.m. in Room 45, Einstein Center. The theme is “Inviting Friends into the Family of Christ” based on Hebrews 2:11. Please join us for this celebratory service. On Saturday, September 19, the 2016 Men’s and Women’s Day Committee will present a Fashion Show and Luncheon in Einstein Center (Room 38) from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. For additional information or to purchase tickets,

please call 718-862-9243, 718-6711918 or the church at 718-320-3774. The Co-op City Baptist Church exists to glorify God and to establish a living community of people who follow the teachings of Jesus the Christ through worship, prayer, Bible study and fellowship. We seek to meet the spiritual and physical needs of the church through ministry. —Hattie L. Lucas

For we dare not class ourselves or compare ourselves with those who commend themselves. But they, measuring themselves by themselves, and comparing themselves among themselves, are not wise. 2 Corinthians 10:12 Spiritual Food For Thought: Even though the temptation is great to make comparisons and measure yourself and others according to arbitrary standards, it is not good. It is an effort in futility and has no positive outcome at all. God’s desire is that you look to him for direction, guidance, and correction and allow him to lead you in ways that will have a good outcome. Leave others alone. On behalf of Pastors Boyce and Carol Landrum and the Greater Love

family, we welcome and invite you to fellowship with us. Greater Love is a teaching, preaching, tithing, faith and Bible way ministry. We are conveniently located at 900 Co-op City Blvd. (Bldg. 2A), on the ground level, Bronx, N.Y., 10475; main entrance - red button. Free parking is available in Garage #1 on Darrow Place Prayer Meetings: All are invited to attend our weekly prayer meetings held on Wednesday from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Prayer warrior, Elder Vinetta Archer Dyer, leads the fellowship. Thank you to all who come out to pray. Remember Psalm 34:17, “The righteous cry, and the LORD hears And delivers them out of all their troubles.”

Discipleship/Bible Study resumes this Tuesday, Sept. 8th at 7:00 p.m. We will begin the 2nd module of the Discipleship course with the topic: The Triune God. All are welcome to participate in our studies. Bring your Bible & a notebook. Deacon/Deaconess Classes: Under the direction of Presiding Elder Landrum, classes meet on alternate Saturdays. The next meeting is Sept. 12th at 11:00 a.m. If you are from another church and have an interest in attending and starting your journey as a ‘Walking Deacon,’ please bring a letter of clearance from your Pastor. Weekly Schedule Church phone: 347-920-5607; email: glcubc@optonline.net.

Sunday Bible School: 10:00 a.m. (sharp) Sunday Morning Worship: 11:00 a.m. Holy Communion – First Sunday Adult Bible Study/Discipleship Class: Tuesday Evenings: 7:00 p.m. Prayer Meeting: Wednesday Afternoon 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Training for Service - A Survey of the Bible: Thursdays at 7:00 p.m. Deacon Training: 2nd & 4th Saturday at 11:00 a.m. Family Movie Nite (9/19) Youth Night & Bible Study (resumes Fridays in Sept.- Date: TBA) Have a safe & joyous holiday weekend! —Pastor Carol Landrum

120 DeKruif Place (street level). Praise and Worship begins at 9:30 a.m. Church telephone: (347) 346-5790; email: fatwcc@aol.com. Weekly Worship Experiences: 6:00 p.m., Wednesday Prayer Service; 6:30 p.m., Wednesday Bible Study Sunday Morning Worship, 9:30 a.m. Teen Church, 10:00 a.m., 2nd Sundays Children's Church, 3rd Sundays (K-3) Older Children's Church, 4th Sundays (4th-7th). Church Motto: "We are Christ-centered, family-focused with power and authority." Church Mission: To empower, educate and motivate men, women, boys and girls to reach their full potential and

live abundant lives through preaching and teaching the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Come worship with us, where we honor tradition, but are not bound by it! All are welcome to join us any and every Sunday because our goal is to share the Gospel of Jesus Christ, in LOVE, through teaching and preaching the Word of God from the Bible. Tomorrow Back to School Prayer and Giveaways: Tomorrow, join us at the 9:30 a.m. worship to have your child blessed with prayer and receive school supply giveaways. Hold the Date: 10th Church Anniversary…We would like to invite you to celebrate the life of our church on October 10 for our Anniversary

Luncheon at Maestro's where Rev. Dr. Demetrius Carolina will be our guest preacher at noon. Adult tickets are $65 and children up to 12, $35. On Sunday, October 11th at 9:30 a.m., Rev. Dr. Carl Washington, Jr. will be our guest preacher. We are so excited with how God has used us in the community! This is our first celebration in 10 years because we wanted to actually do work on God's behalf and the community before celebrating. 2nd Worship Service: Beginning October 18th at 12:00 p.m., we will be adding an additional worship service!! It will be a non-traditional Free 2 Worship Hour of Power!! We are so excited!! Like our current worship serv-

ice, this will be for everyone!!! If you love Jesus and for whatever reason have felt marginalized and kept from him, this is for you!! If you're trying to start or grow a business and need godly-encouragement and inspiration, this is for you!! If you are raising a family and want the guidance of the Holy Spirit, this is for you!! Prepare to join us!! If you are in between churches and want to take an active role in our preparation for this new move of God, please email Pastor Jenkins expressing your interest at fatwcc@aol.com. God will be praised!! Remember, it's never about us, but always about the goodness of the Lord. —Pastor Deborah D. Jenkins

Greater Love Baptist Church

Faith @ Work Christian Church

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.

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(718) 862-9172 OFFICE (718) 862-9179

An interdenominational Church of love and understanding, consisting of people of many faiths, races and cultural backgrounds, seeking to live the spirit of Christ with relevance. CHURCH SCHedUle WEEKLY:

CHURCH SCHOOl - SUnday, 9:00 a.m. WORSHip SeRviCe: SUnday, 11:00 a.m. bible ClaSS & pRayeR meeting - WedneSday, 7:30 p.m.

MONTHLY: COmmUniOn - 1St and 3Rd SUndayS

ALL ARE WELCOME!

Mon., Sept. 7

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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

JASA CLOSED IN JASA CLOSED IN JASACLOSED IN OBSERVANCE OF OBSERVANCE OF OBSERVANCE OF LABOR DAY LABOR DAY LABOR DAY

Date:

Kosher

Soups, Breads and Desserts

Non-Kosher Alternate Kosher Meals are also available

Mon., Sept. 7

JASA CLOSED IN CELEBRATION OF LABOR DAY

Tues, Sept. 8

Orange juice Grilled Caribbean chicken breast Rice a roni Vegetable mix

JASA CLOSED IN CELEBRATION OF LABOR DAY

BBQ short ribs Coleslaw Steamed corn on the cob

Whole wheat bread Whole wheat dinner roll Fresh fruit

Alt: Egg salad

Wed., Sept. 9

Tues., Sept. 8

Apple juice Word Games 9:3011:30 a.m. Current Events 10 a.m. Health Current Events Club 10 a.m., Bartow office Bingo 12:30-2 p.m. Walking Club 9:3010:30 a.m. (For summer) Caregiver Support Group 1 p.m., 1st & 3rd Tues Card Games 2-4 p.m. Dominoes 2:30 p.m. Blood Pressure 1st & 3rd Wed. 9-10 a.m. Word Games 9:3011:30 a.m. Stay Well Exercise 1011 a.m. Line Dancing 11 a.m.12 p.m. Bingo 12:30-2 p.m. Card Games 2-4 p.m. Dominoes 2:30 p.m.

Thurs., Sept. 10

Library 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Word Games 9:3011:30 a.m. Chat Session 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Bingo 12:30- 2 p.m. Card Games 2-4 p.m. Dominoes 2:30 p.m.

Men’s Line Dancing

Fri., Sept. 11

9 -10am

Dominoes 10 a.m. Tai Chi 11 a.m., Rm. 45 Matinee Movie 10 a.m.-noon, Rm. 45 Pokeno 1-3 p.m., Rm. 35

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

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

Spelling Bee 10 a.m.

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

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

Tai Chi 11 a.m. to noon

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

Art Class 1-3 p.m.

Mind Teasers 12-1 p.m., Rm. 4

Yoga 2-3 p.m., Rm. 2 Dominoes 10 a.m., Rm. 45 Stay Well Exercise 10-11 a.m., Rm. 45 Spelling Bee 11 a.m. Grandparent Connection 1st & 3rd Thurs. computer lab, 10:30 a.m. Arthritis Exercise Class 11 a.m.-12 p.m., Rm. 45 Word search 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Pokeno 1-3 p.m., Rm. 35

Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session 9:3010:30 a.m. Blood Pressure 1011:30 a.m., 1st & 3rd Thu., Rm. 8 Line Dancing 10-11 a.m., Aud. A Piano Sing Along 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Mind Teasers 12-1 p.m., Rm. 4 Drama Club 1:30–4:30 p.m.

Dominoes 10am, Rm. 45 Crochet & Knitting

Art 10am, Rm. 45

9:30am-11:30am

Bingo 1pm

Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session

Card Games 2-4pm

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

Rm. 25

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

Meditative Moments 11 a.m.–12 noon, Rm. 8 Mind Teasers 12pm-

Piano Sing-along

11:30am, Rm. 45

1:00pm, Rm. 4

Bingo 1-3pm, Rm. 35

Card Games, Dominoes

Women’s Line Dancing Chat Session 10am Bingo 12:30-2:30pm

11am-12pm

Card Games 2-4pm Dominoes 2:30pm

Whole wheat bread fresh fruit

Alt: Tuna fish salad

Thurs., Sept. 10

Orange pineapple juice Lemon garlic tilapia Pasta w/sweet peas Sautéed spinach Alt: Baked turkey breast

Fri., Sept. 11

Orange juice Italian roast chicken Kasha Varnishkes Cabbage w/shredded carrots

Baked Asian style Honey chicken Fried brown rice Broccoli w/Teriyaki sauce

Whole wheat bread Fresh Fruit

Baked white fish in garlic crumb crust Pasta salad Sautéed string beans

Challah bread Applesauce unsweetened

Upcoming Events/Trips

Alt: Gefilte fish Dominoes 10 a.m., Rm. 45

Word Games

10-11:30am

Wed., Stuffed cabbage w/beef Meatloaf w/beef & pork Mashed potatoes Garlic mashed potatoes Sept. Steamed carrots Steamed carrots 9

10am-12:00pm

2-4:00pm

Pokeno 3-4pm, Rm. 35 (Schedule subject to change without notice)

Fee for lunch is $2.00 & $4.00 for guest *Menu subject to change without notice. Alternate Kosher Meals are also available

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

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

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

There will be no refunds for all trips. All trips include roundtrip transportation. All trips must be paid in advance. No exceptions. Trip registration policy: You can register for all trips starting the Monday after it has been published in the newspaper JASA Phone Tree: We will be using this system periodically to send announcements to you by phone about JASA's activities and services. JASA will be closed: Mondays, September 7th (Labor Day) and September 14th & Tuesday, September 15th (Rosh Hashanna) (FREE) LiveOn NY - SCRIE Application Assistance/SNAP (food stamps) Medicare Savings Program & Medicaid - Friday September 11th & 25th - Bring documents that verify the following: Government issued ID, Address/affidavit, and Total household income (such as 2015 Social Security award letter which will include monthly or yearly benefits, 2014 pension letter, 2014 income tax returns & Maintenance/Carrying charge Receipt) 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. - First Come, First Served! Free Individual Medicaid screening for seniors conducted by JASA staff – Friday September 18th – 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. – @ 2049 Bartow Avenue in the JASA NORC Office JASA Staff is also available to conduct in-home visits in applying for Medicaid. If you or someone else you know needs help in applying for Medicaid, please feel free to contact the Help Center staff directly for more information or to arrange a home visit: Nuribel Reyes 212-273-5340, Woodlyne Brutus – 212273-5335 & Bellonne Pierre-Canel – 212-273-5354. Walking Club – Starting Tuesday September 22nd the walking club time has been changed too 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Empire Casino – Wednesday September 9th - $5.00 – Bartow 9:30 a.m., Einstein 9:45 a.m. & Dreiser 10:00 a.m. (Waiting list only) Fairway – Friday September 18th – $3.00 - Bartow 9:30am, Einstein 9:45 a.m. & Dreiser 10:00 a.m. Shoprite – Monday September 21st

- $3.00 – Bartow 9:30am, Einstein 9:45am & Dreiser 10:00am Aldi – Thursday – September 24th $2.00 - Bartow 9:30am, Einstein 9:45am & Dreiser 10:00am – 1½ hours Super Wal-Mart – Friday September 25th - $15 - Bartow 8:30am, Einstein 8:45am & Dreiser 9:00am (Waiting list only) Tanger Outlet Mall (Deer Park) – Friday September 25th - $18.00 – Bartow – 8:30am, Einstein – 8:45am & Dreiser – 9:00am Empire Casino – Wednesday September 30th - $5.00 – Bartow 9:30am, Einstein 9:45am & Dreiser 10:00am (Waiting list only) Oktoberfest @ the Brownstone – Friday October 9th - $70.00 – Fantastic Alex Meixner & his band of Grammy award nominated musicians put on an incomparable display of musical virtuosity. Combine this with beautiful Alys Schaffer dancers; authentic German bell ringing. 2 complimentary drinks – Menu: Warm Rolls, Fresh Garden Salad, Cream of Mushroom Soup, Knockwurst, Roast Chicken, Roasted Potatoes, String Beans Almandine, dessert, coffee, tea, decaf & soda – Pickups; Bartow – 8:15 a.m. – Einstein – 8:30 a.m. & Dreiser – 8:45 a.m. – Depart Brownstone @ 4:00 p.m. – Transportation: Deluxe 46 seat Coach Bus – Boutique shopping all day, Door prizes & 50 – 50- drawing Aldi – Thursday October 1st $2.00 - Bartow 9:30 a.m., Einstein 9:45 a.m. & Dreiser 10:00 a.m. Target @ Throggsneck Mall Friday October 2nd - $2.00 - Bartow 9:30 a.m., Einstein 9:45 a.m. & Dreiser 10:00 a.m. Stew Leonard’s – Monday October 5th - Bartow 9:30 a.m., Einstein 9:45 a.m. & Dreiser 10:00 a.m. Empire Casino – Friday October 9 $5.00 – Bartow 9:30 a.m., Einstein 9:45 a.m. & Dreiser 10:00 a.m. 911 Museum Tour – Monday October 12th - $20.00 – Self Guided Tour starts @ 10:30 - Bartow – 8:00am, Einstein – 8:15am & Dreiser – 8:30am (Only 30 seats available)

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WEEKLY SCHEDULE

AARP Chapter #4997

FYI: It’s that time again…September is here and we can get back to AARP Peachtree Chapter business. Meeting is scheduled for MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 1 p.m. in Dreiser Auditorium “A.” Come prepared to sign up for the below trips; bring new ideas for community-based activities and ways to increase our membership. Each one, bring one, or two or three… Let’s get this Chapter on track for 2015-2016. REMINDER: With the sponsorship of Blue Sky Travel, we will be raffling off an Evening for Two on the Essex Clipper Dinner Train – October 3. Including: a 2-1/2 hour train ride; 4-course meal w/coffee/tea (gratuities and beverages not included); departing from the Bronx; deluxe Coach Bus transportation to/from Essex, CT. Raffle tickets are $5. Drawing will be held on WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30th at 1 p.m. in the AARP Office, Room “O,” Dreiser Community Center. Call the office, 718320-1946 for raffle tickets. To our sick, on the mend and shutin members, and those bereaved members, please know that you are in our prayers. Contact Frances Wilson, Good & Welfare Coordinator, 718671-5493. 2015 Tour Activities OCTOBER 13 – Share Fall Foliage w/us at Mt. Airy Lodge – Musical group “The Marcels” will perform; all you can eat buffet at the casino... $75/person…Contact Jean, 718-3793742. OCTOBER 30-NOVEMBER 13 – Autumn Repositioning 15-day Cruise on the Norwegian Dawn – WAITING LIST ONLY. Deluxe Motorcoach to Boston, MA to board the ship going to San Juan, PR; Bonaire Curacao and Aruba; Ocho Rios, Jamaica; Georgetown in Cayman

Islands; Cozumel, Mexico; returning to New Orleans, LA to fly back to New York. Contact Jean, 718-379-3742. DECEMBER 5 – A Christmas Show at the Evangelical Cathedral – w/a visit to Maryland Live Casino and shopping; followed by supper at the Golden Coral… $150/person…initial deposit of $50 (a.s.a.p.) w/2 additional payments of $50 each. Contact Jean, 718-379-3742. DECEMBER 30 – JANUARY 1, 2016 – Royal New Year’s Eve Gala at the Desmond – Stopping at the Sands Casino w/shopping in Bethlehem, PA; then to the hotel w/dinner and a show; next day choice of Sightseeing, Shopping at King of Prussia Mall or activities at the Hotel; New Year’s Eve cocktail party w/5 hour Open Bar; a show and a Surf & Turf Dinner; midnight Royal Champaign Toast; before leaving next day, a Mimosa Brunch w/a show and dancing. $559/double; $669/single and $549/triple. Trip insurance available. Contact Jean, 718-379-3742. 2016 Tour Activities MARCH 28 - 29, 2016 – Sampson: the Strongest Man who ever lived...at the Sight & Sound Theater; w/a stop at the Sands Casino – 2 days/1 night; $293/double; $341/single; $277/triple. Contact Jean, 718-379-3742 for additional information. MAY 28 – JUNE 8, 2016 – Alaska Cruise Tour (ISLAND PRINCESS)… 11 days/10 nights; Air—Land— Rail—Sea from Anchorage (Alaska) through Denali National Park; Sail 7 days; see Glacier Bay-Skagway; Juneau; Kelchikan; fly home from Vancouver, BC…Book before September 30 - $100/deposit required (price increase after that date). Contact Jean, 718-379-3742. —Delores Debnam

Happy birthday and/or anniversary to all that are celebrating this month. Wednesday, September 9th, there will be a bingo game in Room 39 at 1:30 p.m. On October 14th is our trip to Westchester Broadway Theater to see the iconic musical Showboat. The pick-up time is 9 a.m. The cost is $80. The checks are not deposited until two weeks later, to make it easier for some. Stop up to the club room, or mail checks to: Goose Island Seniors, 135 Einstein Loop, Room 35, Bronx, NY, 10475. We're open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through

Thursday. All pick-up spots are always at the following locations: Einstein Loop, front of shopping center; Asch Loop, back of library; and Dreiser Loop, front of the hardware store. We mourn the loss of our dear member, Camille Valente. May she rest in peace. Loretta Paul is now home from the hospital. Hope to see her playing Mah Jong soon. Mary Pilla is continuing her recovery, sounding stronger every day. Our prayers and best wishes are for both of them and anyone else under the weather. —Ann Schlanger

Happy birthday and/or anniversary to everyone celebrating this month of September. Thursday, September 10th – Sands Casino. Cost per person, $33. Casino bonus, $20 slot play and a $5 food voucher. Pick-ups are at 8:30 a.m., starting at Einstein Loop, followed by Asch Loop and Dreiser Loop. Photo I.D. is required. Thursday, September 17th – Social Security Comedy Luncheon Show at Hunterdon Hills Playhouse. Time of pick-up at 8:30 a.m. at Einstein Loop, followed by Asch Loop and Dreiser Loop. Cost per person, $79 Saturday, October 3rd – Our annual raffle luncheon at the Sea Shore Restaurant in City Island. Cost per person, $52. Our lunch starts with the serving of an appetizer,

penne pasta, salad and a choice of the following entrees – grilled or baked Salmon filet, shrimp scampi, fried shrimp, broiled filet of Sole, broiled seafood combo, chicken parmigiana, barbecue chicken, barbecue ribs, or barbecue chicken and ribs all served with vegetables and roasted potatoes, unlimited tea, coffee, and a delicious dessert, strawberry short cake. Join us for this special fundraiser for a successful luncheon. For all of the above, please call Lydia at (718) 671-3005, or Annie Eutsey at (718) 320-1874 from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and 5 to 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Please call to all who are homebound or in nursing homes for their healings and good health. —Lydia Ruas

Goose Island Seniors

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

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

718.379.6700 FREE ADMISSION TO ALL

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Reflections by Rabbi Solomon I. Berl Spiritual Leader of Young Israel Synagogue Someone once asked a beauty expert what she considered the years of a woman’s greatest attractiveness. She responded without hesitation, “every year.” The glowing youth and vitality of a teenager is one kind of beauty. The alert vivaciousness and keen mental interest of the woman in her twenties and thirties is another kind. Still another type of beauty - the softness in the face, the gentleness in the voice, and the tolerance, understanding and empathy - comes only with maturity. Time may wrinkle the skin, but it cannot wrinkle the soul. Physical changes that may seem

distressing in our later years should be seen in perspective. We could live more happy lives if we learned that beauty is many-sided and that each age has its own characteristic delights. This is as true of old-age as of childhood. If we really learn to love ourselves by recognizing our inner worth, then we begin to act unselfishly and with greater self-assurance and responsibility. We then approach ourselves with honesty, self-acceptance, and along with the knowledge of our potentiality for loving, we develop real spiritual beauty.

Young Israel—High Holy Day Services

Young Israel of Co-op City is pleased to once again inform the residents of the Co-op City community that tickets for the forthcoming High Holy Day Services are now available. Rabbi Solomon I. Berl, Young Israel’s Spiritual Leader and Cantor, will conduct the High Holy Services and deliver inspiring and meaningful sermons. You will enjoy Rabbi Berl’s eloquent sermons and Cantorial renditions.

Chavurah Temple Beth El of Co-op City wants to invite all friends to come and celebrate Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year - 5776 with us. We will be in Dreiser Community Center, Room 9, for worship services on Sunday, Sept. 13 and Monday, Sept. 14. Come hear the Shofar sounding, and the informative sermons. Most importantly, come celebrate your traditions with your neighbors. There is no charge to worship with us. We are only asking for a donation. You do not have to be a member of the Temple. Just come!!!!

Slichos Penitential Service Saturday evening – September 5th at 8:30 p.m. If you require additional information, please call 671-2300 and leave a message and a number where you can be reached on our answering machine and your call will be returned. Rabbi Berl wishes all Co-op City residents a happy sweet new year of good health, good tidings and contentment.

Traditional Synagogue of Co-op City

Traditional Synagogue of Co-op City, Young Israel of Baychester, Section 5 at 120 Erdman Place (behind the lobby 27B), welcomes you to pray with them. Tel. for the Synagogue: 1-718-379-6920. Note: Our office hours are on Thursday from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. and on Sunday from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. Candle Lighting on Friday, September 11th is at 6:52 p.m. Shabbat ends today, Saturday, September 5, at 8:12 p.m. Coming Events From now through the summer, Friday night services will be held at 7 p.m. Services will be held today, Saturday, September 5, at 9 a.m. Join Rabbi Daniel Kronengold in prayer. Saturday, September 5, Selichot Prayer for Forgiveness is scheduled for the evening service. Sunday, September 13, candle lighting is at 6:50 p.m.; Mincha is at 6:55 p.m. Monday, September 14, Services commence at 8:15 a.m. Blow the Shofar at 10:45 a.m. Tashlikh is at 6 p.m. Mincha is at 6:30 p.m. and candle lighting is not before 7:48 p.m. or later. Tuesday, September 15, Services are at 8:15 a.m. Shofar at 10:45 a.m. and a sermon delivered by Cantor Ringel. Mincha to be announced at services; the holiday ends at 7:45 p.m. Erev Yom Kippur Tuesday, September 22 - Candle lighting is at 6:35 p.m.

Kol Nidre is at 6:40 p.m. led by Cantor Ringel. Wednesday, September 23 - Services commence at 78:30 a.m. Yiskor at 11:30 a.m. Mincha at 4:15 p.m. Neila, the closing of the gates, at 6 p.m. Maariv at 7:20 p.m. and Havdala at 7:33 p.m. and the Shofar is blown and the fast ends at 7:41 p.m. We hope that you will sign up to sponsor a Kiddish to take place after services on Saturdays. A Bingo game is scheduled for tomorrow, September 6th, at 1 p.m. Admission is $3. Snacks will be provided. Dues are due for both the synagogue and Sisterhood. Good and Welfare We regret the passing of Zelda Kalman and offer our sincere condolences to her beloved husband, Eli Kalman, and their entire Kalman family. May they know no more sorrow. Keep open the date of November 8 for a Kosher Chinese luncheon. More details to follow at a later date. Best wishes to all celebrating special occasions this month. We have tree certificates “in Honor of” or “in Memory of” a special occasion or a condolence. The cost is $15 per tree. If you are feeling under the weather, we wish you all a speedy recovery. Mimi Berlofsky welcomes all calls at 347-427-4526. We look forward to seeing you soon. —Miriam Berlofsky

Public Yiskor, Wednesday, September 23, 1:00 p.m., Room 9 Public Yiskor, Wednesday, September 23, 2:30 p.m., Room 9 Mincha and Neliah, Wednesday, September 23, 4:00 p.m., Room 9 Chavurah - Temple Beth El…is dedicated to Judaism as a living and growing faith. It provides its members with a strong sense of Jewish identity. We invite all people to attend our services and be a part of our caring congregational family. Tickets were mailed out to the members and those who have worshiped with us prior.

Information was also mailed out for names to be listed in the Book of Remembrance. At Yiskor on Yom Kippur, we will recite the names of those in our Memorial Book of Remembrance. We wish you and your families a happy and healthy New Year, L’Shana Tova T’katavoo, May you be inscribed in the Book of Life. For further information, please contact Rabbi Dennis Tobin, 973-7693915; RabbiDennisTobin@aol.com. —Rabbi Dennis Tobin

Chavurah Temple Beth El of Co-op City

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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 (DressDown Attire July 5th – September 6th) Adult Sunday School - 9:00 a.m. Worship Service - 10:00 a.m. Communion Service - Every first and third Sundays Prayer Meeting and Bible Study – Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. The following programs are at the Church’s Annex: 2053 Asch Loop North (Co-op City) Morning Prayer Services - Tuesday, 6:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m. Neighborhood Bible Study Thursday at 10:00 a.m. Extension of Prayer and Worship

Service – Every first, second and third Fridays at 7:00 p.m. Sunday School Open House and Registration 2015-2016 We are excited. Our children have been blessed to experience another summer, prayerfully in ways they enjoyed. We look forward to hearing all about it at OPEN HOUSE AND REGISTRATION which will take place on Sunday, September 13, at 9:00 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 20, at 9:00 a.m. Yes, we’re excited. As a first at our church, we are pleased to announce that during this upcoming Sunday School year, thanks to our own licensed and credentialed Nursing Instructor, Mrs. Joyce Fowler, President of the Nursing Ministry, we will be offering, for our middle and high

school students First Aid Workshops/Health Training. Students who satisfactorily complete the requirements will receive a Certificate. Rev. Alyne Coy, Superintendent, Deacon James Nicholson, Asst. Superintendent, and the Sunday School Staff look forward to seeing you. Other Scheduled Events Saturday, October 10th, The Sepia Players Ministry presents the play THE BINGO HALL, written by Roosevelt Wright III, at the church. Donation: $20. For additional information and or tickets, contact (718) 513-3308, (718) 671-5961 or (718) 671-8691. Saturday, October 17th, 9:00 p.m. 2:00 a.m. – Enjoy a great evening of entertainment at the South Carolina Committee’s Annual Black and White Affair in Dreiser Auditorium, 177 Dreiser Loop, Co-op City. Music by DJ Jimmy Pressley. Ticket: $25 in advance (no tickets sold at door) available by

calling (718) 379-8514, (718) 6715493, (718) 671-0231. The Women’s Guild invites you to join us on our Christmas/New Year Extravaganza, December 22 – January 3, 2016. A fantastic 12-night Southern Caribbean cruise aboard the MAGNIFICENT QUEEN MARY 2, departing from New York, Red Hook in Brooklyn. Ports of Call: St. Thomas, Charlotte Amalie; St. Kitts, Basseterre; St. Lucia, Castries; St. Maarten, Phillipsburg; Tortola, Road Town. To make a reservation or for additional information about the cruise, please call (718) 320-1435 or (718) 671-5961. The doors of Community Protestant Church are open to all to worship and fellowship with Christian believers of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. You are cordially invited to come in, join in and receive your blessing. —Evan G. Mitchell

Our new season will begin on September 15, and we hope your creative juices are yearning for release. As people have seen in the past, you will derive much pleasure from your artwork. Our 2015-2016 season portends to be one of the most exciting in our history – with art classes, art shows, lecture/ demonstrations and workshops, free and open to the public. BVA’s classes begin on Tuesday, September 15 in Room 5, Dreiser Community Center. You can choose from the 2 class schedules which are 1:00 p.m. –

3:00 p.m. or 3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. The fees are as follows: Annual membership is $35 a year and a session of 10 classes is $60. This is the best bargain in the Bronx – maybe even the city – given the quality of instruction offered. Mr. Moses Groves, BVA’s own art instructor, will be the artistic guide for these classes. Mr. Groves is an accomplished artist who has studied at the Art Students League and NYU. He has exhibited work in the New York and New Jersey area and has won awards for his artwork.

This year we are adding a mosaics class. You will learn to make beautiful designs with glass and create a finished product. Pat O’Connell is the instructor who will teach you the art of mosaic designs. There will be 5 classes beginning on Thursday, Oct. 1st and go through Thursday, Oct. 29th from 1 p.m. until 4 p.m. The price for the class is $45. If you are interested in taking these classes, you can call M. Groves at 201862-0847 or S. Lochansky at 718-3791049, or you can register by mail by indicating the class time desired. Tuition can

be sent to Baychester Visual Arts, P.O. Box 678, Co-op City Station, Bronx, NY 10475. BVA is a non-profit, self-supporting organization that needs your support to continue offering high level art instruction at these bargain prices. So come join BVA on this fabulous artistic trek, take a class, make a donation (tax deductible), and feel the satisfaction of being a creator and/or patron of the arts. All checks should be made out as indicated above. Science is for the body and art is for the soul. —Sylvia Lochansky

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The Pentecostal Tabernacle welcomes everyone to attend worship service at 100 Co-op City Blvd., Building 22A, Bronx, NY 10475 (Main lobby). Services are as follow: Sunday School for all age group at 10:30 a.m. Worship Service begins at 11:45 a.m. Evangelistic service begins at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday morning prayer and fasting service will be held at 11 a.m. 12-30 p.m. Bible study and prayer meeting will also be held every Wednesday evening at 7:30 p.m. Friday night youth service starts at 7:30 p.m. Focus: The Home—A Center of Worship, Deuteronomy 6:1-9

Please be advised that specific sections of Garage # 6 will be under construction and closed as of Wednesday, August 12th, 2015. The locations are as follows: • The B-side & ½ of the A & C side of the 1st, 2nd & 3rd floor will be closed • The D-side & ½ of the A & C side

Pentecostal Tabernacle

Now these are the commandments, the statues, and the judgments, which the Lord your God commanded to teach you, that ye might do them in the land whither ye go to possess it: 2. That thou mightiest fear the Lord thy God, to keep all his statutes and his commandments, which I command thee, thou, and thy son, and thy son’s son, all the days of thy life; and that thy days may be prolonged. 3. Hear therefore, O Israel, and observe to do it; that it may be well with thee, and that ye may increase mightily, as the Lord God of thy fathers hath promised thee, in the land that floweth with milk and honey. 4. Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God

is one Lord: 5. And thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thine heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thine heart, and with all thy might. 6. And these words, which I command thee this day, shall be in thine heart: 7. And thou shalt teach them diligently unto thy children, and shalt talk of them when thou sittest in thine house, and when thou walkest by the way, and when thou liest down, and when thou risest up. 8. And thou shalt bind them for a sign upon thine hand, and they shall be as frontlets between thine eyes. 9. And thou shalt write them upon

of the 1st, 2nd & 3rd floor will accommodate two-way traffic • The 3rd floor down ramp will accommodate two-way traffic • The 3rd floor up ramp will accommodate two-way traffic • The 4th floor down ramp will be a dead end

• The rear ramp will be closed • Reserved space #’s 1- 42, 108 -129 and 168 -205 will be closed Please ensure that your vehicle has been removed from the above-mentioned location no later than 7 a.m., Wednesday, August 12th. If not, your vehicle may be towed at your own

**GARAGE 6 ADVISORY NOTICE**

**GARAGE 1 ADVISORY NOTICE**

Please be advised that specific sections of GARAGE # 1 will be under construction and closed as of August 31st. The locations are as follows: • ½ of the A & C sides and the entire B side of the 1st, 2nd, & 3rd floor will be closed • The D side of the 2nd & 3rd floor will accommodate two-way traffic • The 1st floor rear ramp will be closed • The 2nd - 3rd floor up ramp will be closed • The 3rd - 2nd floor down ramp will accommodate two way traffic • The 3rd - 4th floor up ramp will

accommodate two-way traffic • The 4th floor down ramp will be a dead end • Parking will be prohibited in reserved spaces 1-64 and 103-140 Please ensure that your vehicle has been removed from the above mentioned location no later than 7 a.m. Monday, August 31st. If not, your vehicle may be towed at your expense. We ask that you please drive slowly, cautiously and adhere to the posted traffic signage. We apologize for the inconvenience and thank you in advance for your attention and cooperation.

the posts of thy house, and on thy gates. Our time with our little ones is short, but we can make it really count by giving them true heroes from the Word of God. Stories read or told on their level of comprehension are usually our first building tools as we build a house of faith and worship. Home is where we learn by examples and practice to be doers of the word and not hearers Only. Although we hear the word of God regularly at church, home is where the Bible is lived daily. For further information, call Rev. Richard Sibblies at (718) 324-0334 or 718-320-4218. —Rev. R. Sibblies

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

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