Co-op City Times 09/10/16 by Co-op City Times

September 11, 2001 We Will Never Forget

Vol. 51 No. 37

Turning her disability into a platform to help thousands like her

Saturday, September 10, 2016

Co-op City goes to the polls Tuesday to elect its first new State Senator in 16 years On Tuesday, Co-op City will be going to the polls to essentially elect a new State Senate representative for the community and the rest of the New York State Senatorial District. A Democratic Primary election will be held on Tuesday, September 13th, and five candidates are vying for the chance to be the Democratic candidate running to be the next representative of the 36th New York State Senatorial District in the General Election on November 8th. For the purpose of electing local state and city legislators, the Democratic Primary elections are more important than the general election because the winner of BY BILL STUTTIG

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Stanley Jefferson speaks of 9/11 and the after effects on SNY interview It takes a lot of courage to keep your cool in front of 50,000 screaming fans when you’re at the plate in a major league baseball game. But it takes a whole different kind of courage to face some of the most difficult setbacks that life has to offer and keep on fighting back. Co-op City’s Stanley Jefferson, a former major league baseball player with the Mets and several other teams and a retired New York City police officer, has stepped up to the plate many times in life. And although he’s been knocked down more than most, Jefferson BY JIM ROBERTS

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When she was 28, Cheryl Silvera was a successful business woman living on the island of Jamaica who knew then that beneath her outward appearance of success and self-confidence, something was terribly wrong. That something turned out to be an undiagnosed case of Bipolar Disorder, she said, which led to one suicide attempt while she was still living in Jamaica and nearly two decades of struggles to overcome the disability which resulted in additional suicide attempts after she came to America to seek treatment. Unemployment and poverty eventually accompanied her struggles and then eventually redemption after she found the strength to take her disability and the story that surrounds it and use it to help BY BILL STUTTIG

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Fall Shut-Down

The annual fall shut-down at the Riverbay power plant will begin on Monday, September 26, when the cooling system will be taken offline and maintenance, repair and preparation will begin before the heating season begins. It is expected that the power plant will start up winter operations on Friday, October 14.

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County Recycling offers discounts to Co-op City residents at Unique Thrift Boutique

Bronx, the Real Deal Thrift Boutique, For the last three and a half years, which he opened three weeks ago. County Recycling has been making sigOn Thursday, September 15, a grand nificant monetary donations to the opening will be held at 11 a.m. at the Riverbay Fund which, in turn, offset the (Continued on page 10) cost of the highly-anticipated summer concert series, Splash Day events, and other programs enjoyed by the families in Co-op City. Now, Ted Fisher, President and CEO of County Recycling and Real Deal Thrift, LLC, is getting ready to continue giving back to Co-op City in another big way with the launch of a first of its kind store in the The store is laid out like an upscale boutique.

Welcome to Co-op City!

BY ROZAAN BOONE

An exquisite, colorful arrangement of flowers adorn the intersection of Co-op City Boulevard and Peartree Avenue, thanks to the dedicated work of the Riverbay Grounds Department who toil tirelessly each day to maintain the grounds of the development’s 320 acres of property. Photo by John Hunter

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the Primary always goes on to win the general election because the vast majority of this community and the rest of the surrounding districts are registered Democrats who almost always vote democratic. The Republican Party rarely, if ever, challenges the Democratic Party nominee to legislative seats representing Co-op City and if and when a Republican candidate does appear on the ballot in the general election little or no money is ever spent to promote that candidacy. In reality, the Democratic Primary decides the election of the new representative in all cases in recent history so that is why it is essential that all registered voters in the community get out and vote for the Democratic candidate of their choice. A high voter turnout in the community is an essential factor in Co-op City getting available government services delivered such as aid in the areas of transportation, education, business development, and additional police services. Elected officials look at the voter turnout numbers to determine the extent of a community’s political clout which, in turn, determines where government services and programs will be concentrated in the future in return for continuing political support. In April, during the Presidential Democratic Primary, voter turnout in Co-op City was many times greater than that of many surrounding communities, a good sign that shows that Co-op City’s political strength has increased in recent years, a factor which very possibly led to the decision by Democratic leaders to stage a political rally in Co-op City for Democratic Presidential candidate and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. The 36th New York State Senatorial District takes in Mount Vernon and many of the communities of the north Bronx including Co-op City. State Senator Ruth Hassel-Thompson served as the representative for the 36th District, including Co-op City, since first being elected to the seat in November of 2000 and has served the community as its State Senator for 7 full terms and most of an eighth. She resigned from the position in April to take a job in Governor Andrew Cuomo’s administration as his advisor regarding the activities of New York State’s Division of Homes and Community Renewal (DHCR), the state agency charged with directly overseeing New York State Mitchell-Lama Housing developments, the biggest one being Co-op City. Since the time of her resignation, the seat has been open and five candidates have successfully filed with the New York State Board of Elections to be placed on the ballot in the upcoming Democratic Primary, which will essentially decide who will be Co-op City’s next representative in the State Senate, its first new representative in nearly 16 years. The candidate with the support of the powerful Bronx Democratic Organization (BDO) and its leader, State Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie, is Jamaal Bailey, Heastie’s Community Relations Director. Bailey, who has made several campaigns visits to Co-op City, is a graduate of City University’s School of Law, the State University of New York at Albany and Bronx High School of Science, is running on a platform of expanding affordable senior housing, increasing low cost educational opportunities for Bronx residents and supporting the development of minority and women-owned businesses. He has the support of most elected officials serving in the borough, including City Councilman Andy King and State Assemblyman Mike Benedetto. He also has the support of the Co-op City Democratic Club. Faced with the always difficult, but not impossible, challenge of defeating the candidate endorsed by the Bronx Democratic machine, are four other candidates who successfully fought to have their name on the ballot for the September 13th Primary, not an easy task given the BDO’s history of using its legal muscle to challenge the filing of petitions submitted by candidates not supported by the organization. But in the case of this Primary, four community leaders met that challenge. Each of the four has an impressive record of civic service, as well as professional accomplishments. Rev. Que English is a graduate of the New York Theological Seminary and for the last number of years has been a leading force behind the Northwest Bronx Community and Clergy Coalition. She also has made several appearances in Co-op City in the past six months, including being an organizer of a day-long conference to raise awareness about the scourge of human trafficking in our city. The conference was held at the Dreiser Community Center in July. Rev. English also spoke at several rallies held in the community in the past few months, including a recent rally hosted by the Bronx Clergy Task Force to improve the relationship between minority communities and police. Her platform includes fighting for the expansion of mental health care and increasing education and criminal justice reforms. Another long-time religious leader on the ballot is Rev. Edward Mulraine, longtime pastor of Mount Vernon’s prestigious Unity Baptist Tabernacle. Rev. Mulraine has been a community leader for several years, including serving as an elected member of the local school board, as President of the Bronx Williamsburg branch of the NAACP and as Vice President of the New York State conference of NAACP branches through which he helped increase voter registration in minority communities and led a campaign against economic inequities. He too has made several appearances in Co-op City in the past several months, including at the Bronx Clergy Task Force’s recent interfaith luncheon, and the rally for improved police and community relations, as well as at an announcement by the Co-op City branch of the NAACP of the community’s donation of hundreds of cases of bottled water to the residents of Flint, Michigan. Rev. Mulraine chose Co-op City as one of three locations to publicly announce his candidacy last spring. Dr. Alvin Ponder, M.D. is the only Co-op City resident running for the vacated state senate seat. He is an educator in the field of medicine, listing on his posted

resume the teaching of anatomy, physiology and biology for the City University of New York and at Pace University where he trained nurses in anatomy and physiology. He is a member of Community Board 10 and worked with FEMA for several months immediately following Hurricane Sandy in 2012 as a Disaster Recovery Coordination Specialist. Over the past few months, he has petitioned City Hall over a pilot program using fly cars in Co-op City and the rest of the Bronx in association for full service ambulances and has questioned the Mayor and the FDNY in writing about the level of ambulance service in this community. Pamela Hamilton Johnson describes herself on her Facebook page as a parent leader and educator whose platform calls for increased career and technical school opportunities for Bronx residents, free access to community college, increased support for juveniles caught up in the justice system, better support programs for parents and the increased availability of affordable housing. Polls will be open from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. on September 13th. For information about the exact polling place for your specific building, you can contact the New York City Board of Elections at www.vote.nyc.ny.us.

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Farewell, Ken Kearns!

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Truman football season opens

The Truman Mustangs will open up defense of their New York City Football Bowl Division Championship with a game tomorrow against McKee High School from Staten Island. The game will be play at the Truman High School athletic field directly behind Education Park. McKee is the only team to defeat Truman last year. The game starts at noon and all Co-op City residents are encouraged to come out and cheer on their local high school football team.

Bereavement Group reconvenes Monday

The JASA Bereavement Group, facilitated by Rev. Dr. Robert A. Smith, will reconvene on Monday, September 12, in the Dreiser Center, room 13, at 1 p.m. For further information, Dr. Smith may be contacted at (917) 734-4058.

Next CB #10 Meeting

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

Section 1 Fun Day Needs Volunteers

Section 1 Family Fun Day will be held next Saturday, Sept. 17, 1-5 p.m., and volunteers are still needed for the following positions: performer assistant, arts & crafts (youth/adults), food court, general volunteer, information desk and vendor pavilion assistant. If you are interested, please contact Adelina (718-679-6802), Diane (347-275-7565) Shahidah (646-8753256) or Yvette (718-379-6998). The rain date for the event is Saturday, Sept. 24.

On Thursday evening, Community Board 10 staff held a farewell dinner at the Ice Box in the Bronx, NY in honor of Community Board #10 District Manager Ken Kearns (second, left). Mr. Kearns had worked with the community board for 11 years and many attended the farewell to extend their best wishes and thank him for the work he did for the communities served by CB #10. Among the attendees were Riverbay General Manager Noel Ellison (second, right), Director of Special Projects Joe Boiko (right) and Director of Community Relations Michelle Sajous (left), all of whom had occasion to work very closely with Mr. Kearns in addressing numerous quality of life issues for the shareholders of Co-op City throughout his years of service. They all thanked The Coalition of African-American Churches & Mr. Kearns for always being supportive of Co-op City, for his assistance in Community Organizations of Co-op City, Inc. will following up on many service requests that were placed with the city on host its 21th annual Friends and Family Day celebehalf of Co-op City, for his guidance on how to navigate the city’s bureaubration on Saturday, October 15, 1:00 p.m., 177 cracy to get services for the community and his help in reaching local elected Dreiser Community Center, Auditorium B, (Co-op officials. Mr. Kearns will be missed and he is wished well in his future City) Bronx, New York. The Keynote Speaker will be endeavors. He was presented with several Proclamations, one from the Mr. Jerome Rice. Bronx Borough President’s Office and others from elected officials, including Admission is free and all are invited to attend. Senator Jeff Kline and Assemblyman Michael Benedetto. There will be games with prizes for the children, Until his replacement is named, CB #10 will be under the leadership of the entertainment, inspirational messages, family reunions and networking, as well as vendors. community board’s current chairman, Martin Prince, a Co-op City sharePlease come out and support this event. holder, and Thomas Lucania, Director, Community Boards, Bronx BP’s Office. The search for a replacement district manager is expected to begin in late spring.

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City’s DOH Warns New Yorkers About “Vermin Control” Scam Letter

The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene is warning New Yorkers about a “Vermin Control of New York” letter scam that is currently being circulated. DOH Assistant Commissioner for Pest Control and Veterinary Services Mario Merlino recently alerted New York City residents about this scam which involves fake pest control violation notices issued by “Vermin Control of New York.” According to the assistant commissioner, these fraudulent notices look like they are issued by the Health Department and are signed by a former Department of Buildings Commissioner. The notice demands payment for alleged “assessment and eradication of vermin” in the amount of $120. The Health Department is investigat-

In this particular scam, a letter from ing these notices and has referred the matter to the City’s Department of the “Vermin Control of New York” is Investigation. Any Co-op City share- sent via U.S. mail to an unsuspecting holder who receives such a notice property owner. The notice is printed on a fake NYC Health Department lettershould immediately contact 3-1-1. “Unscrupulous people are mailing head and claims to originate from fraudulent violation notices acting as “Rodent Control Program Assessment.” the Health Department’s Division of The letter requests immediate payment Pest Control,” said Assistant Commis- for specified amounts ranging from sioner Merlino. “New Yorkers should $120 through $280 to be mailed to know that the Health Department never “Vermin Control of New York” at 1255 issues a notice of violation demanding 150th Street, Whitestone, NY 11357. immediate payment. Our notices of vio- The notice also says, “This violation lation allow New York City residents to cannot be contested or challenged.” New Yorkers are cautioned that a address any violations and they can be contested at an official hearing. We ask notice of violation cannot result in a New Yorkers to immediately contact 3- fine or penalty without there being an 1-1 or the Health Department if they opportunity to contest it in a hearing. have received a letter from ‘Vermin Further, the Health Department never Control of New York;’ with their help requests that it, or its programs, be paid directly for violations it issues. we can stop these tactics.”

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Disability

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others struggling for their own sanity. A resident of Co-op City for the past 18 years, Ms. Silvera is one of the principal organizers of Co-op Cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s upcoming Disabilities Expo, a day-long exposition in the Dreiser Community Center on Sunday, October 2nd, designed to make services available to hundreds who suffer from any of a number of disabilities, from mobility, vision and hearing and cognitive and psychiatric functions. A variety of programs, experts and services will be on hand throughout the day of October 2nd to help disabled people cope and also, like in Ms. Silveraâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s case, find long-term strategies for living and even thriving despite their disability. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Disability in of itself can be a challenge, and being poor and living in New York City can make the challenge that much more daunting. For anyone, navigation and help is needed. The community rallied to make it possible in my case and I work now to make the recovery possible for others,â&#x20AC;? Ms. Silvera said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;As with any story of recovery, it takes family, community, and church to collaborate in such a mammoth effort.â&#x20AC;? Ms. Silveraâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s recovery from both disability and the poverty it brought began, she said, with that realization that recovery is made possible by helping others recover. She credits Riverbayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Community Relations Director Michelle Sajous with having helped her make that breakthrough nearly a decade ago when after Ms. Sajous listened to her story, told her to share that story to help others. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It is only through sharing your story that you are going to help others,â&#x20AC;? Ms. Silvera said she was told by Ms. Sajous. Ms. Sajousâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; insight led to Ms. Silvera

writing a book in the months that followed Rights Committee for several years, but it about her life-long struggle with bi-polar wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t until 2014 when newly elected disorder. The book was published in 2009 Riverbay President Cleve Taylor and under the title â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Song in the Silence.â&#x20AC;? Board Director Linda Berk agreed with A subsequent working relationship him and formed the Disabilities and with Ms. Sajous and others connected Accommodations Committee which was with the Riverbay Fund also led to other soon instrumental in setting up last yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s initiatives including more than eight years successful expo. of moderating and hosting mental illness "I believe the work of the Disability forums in the Co-op City community Committee, especially with the Expo, is which eventually led to a partnership extremely important because of my sense between the Riverbay Disabilities and of community and the needs of those livAccommodations Committee, chaired by ing with disabilities,â&#x20AC;? said First Vice PresiRiverbay Board Director Linda Berk and dent Berk, chair of the Disabilities & Ms. Silveraâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Seventh Day Adventist Accommodations Committee. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It is my Church, both of which produced and hope that, as a community, we become co-hosted the commore empathetic so munityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first-ever that we can prioritize Disabilities Expo last The communityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first ever the needs of shareholdyear which attrac- Disabilities Expo last year ers living with disabilited more than 500 ties." attracted more than 500 disabled people and Director Berkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s own their caregivers. disabled people and their mother raised her and a sibling as a single â&#x20AC;&#x153;This year, we hope caregivers. mother while battling to attract more than lupus for 25 years. The 700 people,â&#x20AC;? Ms. Sildisease required her mother to use a pair of vera said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are trying to make this more metal crutches to get around, so she knows than a community event and reach out to first-hand what it means to live with disthe entire city. There are similar events abilities. held in New Jersey, but there you have to â&#x20AC;&#x153;The expo we had last year went very pay for the services provided and reaching well,â&#x20AC;? Mr. Rose said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;But this year, we New Jersey is next to impossible for many hope to have a wider outreach, get more disabled people here.â&#x20AC;? elected officials involved and bring in John Rose, who has suffered throughmore disabled people from outside the out his life with cerebral palsy, has been a community.â&#x20AC;? leading advocate for the disabled in the This yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s expo strategically coincides community for several decades. He said he with the beginning of National Mental attended the disabilities expo in New JerHealth Week, October 2-8. A representasey several years ago and hoped one day tive from Mayorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Office on Disabilities that something similar could be brought to will be the opening speaker for the event Co-op City. Mr. Rose advocated for the and the agency will be presenting throughcommunity to have a separate Disabled

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Building 27 Association

Greetings, neighbors, summer is coming to an end already. Hope all enjoyed Labor Day in spite of the threat of a tropical storm. The association will be back to business this month, will let you know the date of our meeting this month in the next article. However, get ready to stay and become involved with your home, building and community. Youth Committee – We so desperately need, please come willing to chair and serve on this committee for the children and youths of Building 27, our children are the future. Again. The association thanks all volunteers who participated in the Section 5 Family Fun Day on August 20. Voting – The primary will be Tuesday, September 13, polls open 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. The primary will be for the election of local political office. We have five candidates running for the State Senator seat to replace Senator Ruth Hassell-Thompson. She has moved on to another position as advisor of the HCR which is the oversight supervisory agency for all state Mitchell-Lama housings. This is one of the functions of the building association, to keep our cooperators informed of what is happening in their building, as well as the community. Our condolences to the family of Mr. David Jackson, who passed away; he was a supervisor for the parking garages. Many of us had the privilege of seeing him occasionally. Happy birthday to all in this month. Please share with the Sunshine Committee, Ms. Lydia Rondon, by calling her at (718) 583-3040. If a neighbor in our building is ill, homebound, birthdays, bereavement, Ms. Rondon will respond on the behalf of the association. Please keep our board of directors in prayer that they will be granted wisdom and harmony to continue moving forward and to make the right decisions. Please pray for all leaders for PEACE for there is unrest everywhere. —H. Overman

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Trip day! The children at the AfricanAmerican Association Summer Day Camp are ready for one of several trips they enjoyed this summer. Please note that the Early Morning Drop-off Program has commenced. To register your child, call 718-379-5555.

Councilman King’s “Operation Cleaner Streets” comes to Co-op City Monday

The Office of NYC Council Member Andy King will take to the streets from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. for Operation Cleaner Streets on Monday, Sept. 12, cleaning Baychester Avenue between Bartow Avenue and Co-op City Boulevard. In the past, Operation Cleaner Street has tackled business corridors along East Gun Hill Road, Boston Road, Dyre Avenue, East 233rd St. and various other

locations in need of beautification. Operation Cleaner Streets is a program headed by Council Member King which strives to encourage community residents in the 12th District to pick up trash in front of their homes, bus stops and subway stations and heavily trafficked streets. Operation Cleaner Streets takes place every 12th of the month at different locations within the 12th Council District.

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Letters to the Editor

Mutual Community Of Interest

To the Editor, What is “community” when it pertains to observing one of its components…policing? The answer is identified when viewed through a prism composed of community concerns – crime, disorder and fear of crime. These form a basis for a mutual community of interest which, in turn, necessitates a meaningful search for solutions. Noted scholar, James Wilson, (1980) referenced research supporting the notion that residents’ perception of neighborhood safety is based not on whether there is a high rate of crime, but on whether its residents hold it in mutual regard; uphold locally accepted obligations of civility and outwardly distain flouting those obligations. Author of the phrase “Broken Windows,” he

espoused the theory “when a window is broken and someone fixes it, that is a sign that disorder will not be tolerated.” Further, “one unrepaired broken window is a signal that no one cares, and so breaking more windows costs nothing.” Is it not within the realm of civility for a mutual community of interest to come together over coffee at the invitation of our law enforcement officers? Also, I take issue with John Rose’s comment about “visibility” because an officer stationed in a public place is police work! Community policing places an officer in daily face-to-face contact with the community, allowing for direct input by each. Nationwide, protocols have evolved but the basic objectives remain. Policing in NYC began in 1783 with a “Town Watch” and formalized in 1844.

As a MOS/Det./NYPD from the late 1960 to ‘90’s, I experienced first-hand, in partnership with community members and groups, this was an effective and productive way to identify and address a community’s problems and needs. Our Public Safety Department is at the vanguard of keeping in step with modern day crime prevention techniques that combat century-old crimes, drug infiltration, structural decay and social disorder. They should be supported and encouraged, not derided for hosting such creative events as “Coffee with a Cop.” It stimulates positive communication between police and citizens serving as a demonstration of mutual community interest for our complex. How else would you have it? —Crystal Paris

CCPD is Essential for Preservation Of Our Quality Of Life

To the Editor, I am in total agreement with Mr. John Rose’s last paragraph from his letter of September 3, regarding “the concept of community policing as a public relations tool is understandable and perhaps useful,” “the strategy cannot take away from real police work involving tedious and anonymous observation and investigation.” However, our Public Safety does that and much more and works very closely with the NYC Police and 45th Precinct. Co-op City, the largest middle-income housing development in the world, relies on Public Safety for keeping

peace, monitoring anti-social behavior, investigations, garage parking matters, honoring Co-op City regulations and more. They are our first line of emergency resource. I, for one, appreciate being able to call Public Safety for noise and other social crimes, such as illegal dumping in the Broun Place dumpster pads. I appreciated being able to meet with officers directly at “Coffee with a Cop.” It is a way to encourage cooperators to have conversations with our officers. Granted, the first partakers will be those used to organized meetings as a venue to discuss matters, but the next time others

may attend if they are encouraged. Negative letters do not support the recurrence of such meetings. Direct conversations with officers make the self-consciousness go away. Plus, I am also confident that Chief Apollo organizes his staff so there is no deficiency in staff while meetings are held. I also believe having uniformed patrols does diminish crime. The Public Safety Department is essential to Co-op City life and should be complimented for all their efforts, thank you for all this department does and imagine what life would be like without this department. —Eva Lazaar

Veterans Should Be Our Nation’s True Celebrities

To the Editor, I had a recent conversation with a guest at my office in Section Five about veterans’ services to this nation, and how the public has considered veterans’ preference as enacted by law in 1944 to be nothing but a mere clause in the book. I was stunned when the visitor opined that inasmuch as the era of compulsive draft is over, there is nothing special about being in the military. It was considered “another job.” I cannot believe such statement looking into the services of men and women in uniform to this country. The services of our veterans are being challenged daily because of the attitude of the common man on the street. No wonder the plethora of prob-

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lems that are characteristics of our veterans today from laws being changed here and there by our elected officials. One can only have solace in understanding the fact that the education system in this country is taking a nose dive. Thus, Americans don’t know much about the military. When I reflect on the notion that serving in the military is just another job, because one is not forced to take up the assignment, I am not surprised. Record shows that in this era of the allvolunteer military, the majority of the living veterans served in wars that most Americans now consider part of our history, not part of our present. Statistics show that Americans over 60 account for less than 20% of the gen-

eral population, and roughly half of the U.S. veteran population today is over 60. Little wonder, then, that the average American knows little about the military and even less about those who serve. “Was it worth it?” – a question, sometimes politically-loaded, that is often asked of family members and war buddies of our Fallen Heroes. But it’s the wrong question. Instead, we should commit ourselves to “Make it Worth It.” We should insist that America remains the land of the free. A land where patriotism trumps politics, where the American flag is displayed proudly and frequently and where military veterans are society’s true celebrities. —Adeyemi LaCrown O’toba

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OPPORTUNITIES AT CO-OP CITY

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

CCPD urges residents to BE PREPARED after Tropical Storm Hermine S e p t e m b e r i s known as Emergency Preparedness Month. Be sure you are prepared for whatever weather may be around the corner. We were lucky that Tropical Storm Hermine was not so mean after all. Fortunately, we only got a few raindrops and some extra wind. The month of September generally brings a mixture of weather which can often be very unpredictable. Septemberâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s weather is often combined with the threat of effects from tropical storms, hurricanes and tornadoes. Last year, we had several storms with thunder, lightning and high winds. Mother Nature surprised us with an Earthquake just over three years ago, a reminder that any weather is possible. There were no injuries or property damage reported in Co-op City as a result of Hermine. Co-op City Department of Public Safety urges all residents to make sure that they are prepared for all types of emergencies. Being prepared for all types of emergencies will allow residents to feel confident in the event of any type of emergency. It is always better to be over-prepared than not prepared at all. Once an emergency strikes, it becomes too late to prepare. Many supplies become scarce once a storm hits or is predicted. Preparing for emergencies should involve all members of the family. Establishing an emergency plan which is known to all members of the family is essential. Children actually enjoy helping to prepare for an emergency. There are several websites: www.fema.gov/ kids/, www.ready.gov/kids/home.html and www.bam. gov.cdc designed for children to help to educate them on all facets of different types of emergencies. Other websites for emergency preparedness are www.redcross.org and www.nyc.gov/html/oem/. These websites offer information regarding emergencies most likely to affect residents of our geographical area. Preparing for an emergency includes establishing a plan. The plan should include a family meeting place, one local and one regional. The plan should take into account family members being at home, at work or at school. A local telephone contact and a long distance contact should be included. Telephone outages often only affect local services. Establishing a long distance contact will allow families to check on the status of all family members. All family members should be familiar with the plan. Putting together an Emergency Kit is also an important part of emergency preparedness. An emergency kit should include one gallon of water per person, per day for at least three days; a three-day supply of non-perishable food, include a can opener for canned foods, plates, cups, utensils and paper towels should be included. Include a battery operated radio and a flashlight with extra batteries for both. Never burn candles for light, they are a fire hazard. A well-stocked first aid BY LIEUTENANT PAM APOLLO

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Director’s Viewpoint

Linda Berk

First Vice President

Over the past two years, I have reminded this community that we, as a Board, are faced with very difficult decisions as a result of the legacy issues left behind by our previous managing agent MSI. I do not like to drag the issue of MSI out over time, I would prefer to put it to rest. While I realize these legacy issues have now become our issues, we are left to figure out how to resolve many bad decisions that were put into action by MSI. This resolution #16-51 was necessary, in my opinion, because we could not afford to leave the new boiler sitting on the rented rig that it sits on today for many costly reasons which I will enumerate. You should know that when the old boiler was pulled out to make way for the new boiler, it became obvious the foundation the boiler would be sitting on was no longer what the blue prints represented. In the forty-five years since the building of the power plant, pilings necessary to hold the weight of the boiler had shifted, one was several feet lower in the ground. There was no way this new boiler could be installed on the current cement foundation. The problem was big and the need to resolve it was urgent. However, no big project moves swiftly due to the many procedural steps necessary for Riverbay. This October, it would be one year since we received the new boiler. Do you remember the pomp and circumstance under which it was paraded down Co-op City Blvd. last year? Why I Voted to Approve Resolution #16-51 I voted in favor of this resolution because we need to get this boiler installed sooner, rather than later. Here are the rationales. Our new Executive General Manager and his management staff were able to negotiate the fee to

Big Business, Big Decisions

build a new cement foundation for the boiler from $762,000 to $600,000, minus $120,000 from the initial contract. We will save another $250k in rental fees by not delaying the installation any longer than necessary. We will avoid penalties – we would have to pay to Boilermatic $40,000 a month (contractually required if we delay the installation). It is important to understand that this was not an easy decision for individual Board members, myself included. Personally, I asked a lot of questions, crunched numbers on my calculator and debated the issue with a few key people. I take my fiduciary responsibility very seriously, it is not as simple as voting NO on every change orders, there are distinctions that need to be made. And while I could vote NO to make a point, what does that do to the corporation? What is the cost of saying NO because I don’t like where we are with this project? Yes, we have been victims of unnecessary change orders. However, it is critically important to understand that change orders are unavoidable. The important criteria when being presented with change orders is to understand first, are they necessary from a project management point of view? Second, what are the costs on both sides of the decision? Third, what will be the ramifications, in terms of cost and/or quality of life, on shareholders if we do or do not approve a change order. No mom and pop shop here Days of approving every change order are gone for two reasons. One, this Board takes every change order very seriously and scrutinizes the details of the resolution. Second, the charge given to management from this Board is to write contracts that have various bench marks and performance penalties that will protect Riverbay from future unnecessary change orders. Our new contracts will minimize change orders, as it should be and as it is for every other major corporation. We are not and will not be the mom and pop operation that is an open check book for

Eleanor Roosevelt Democratic Club

The Eleanor Roosevelt Democratic Club will hold its Regular Monthly Meeting on Thursday, September 15, at 7:30 p.m. in room 28 in the Bartow Center. All members are requested to attend this very important meeting. This will be our first meeting from the vacation period. Items of extreme importance will be discussed relating to our planned activities for the remainder of the year, so, please attend. Tuesday, September 13, is Election Day. There will be a Democratic Primary for the State Senate position vacated by former State Senator Ruth HasselI-Thompson in Co-op City. All members in the community are encouraged to exercise your constitutional privilege to cast your ballot in your designated poll site. It is extremely important that all registered voters cast your ballot for the candidate of your choice in this Democratic Primary. Every vote counts. The Eleanor Roosevelt Democratic Club endorses candidate Jamaal Bailey for this position. He is a young lawyer who has gained a wealth of experience while working under the stewardship of Assemblyman Carl Heastie, current Speaker of the State Assembly, as his Director of Community Relations which enabled him to connect with community leaders and community members. We feel that he is most representative of what our community needs to help solve a lot of the current problems that members are seeking assistance for resolutions. So, please vote for this young man for the State Senate on Tuesday, September 13. The club extends get well wishes to those members who are and have been ill and are recovering. Our prayers are with you for a speedy and full recuperation. Best wishes are also extended to those members who are celebrating a birthday, anniversary or special event during the month of September. I would like to thank the membership and the community for your continued support. —George T. Clarke

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every contractor that wants to milk this community. With that said, I cannot promise there will never be any change orders in the future, particularly with the legacy projects we have been left with from MSI. But I can promise that we will not accept the historical misgivings of the past! Disability EXPO As Chair of the Disability and Accommodation Committee (DAAC), I am honored to play a role in making a change for the better for shareholders living with a disability, visible or not. As the daughter of a disabled single mother raising two young girls in a time where there were no considerations for those living with disabilities, I am motivated by the strength and courage my mother displayed. My personal inspiration comes from being that child standing next to a mother I loved, while people walked by and stared at us. My mother struggled with Lupus for twenty-five years before she lost her battle. For years, she couldn’t walk without the aid of metal crutches and it took her forever to walk just one city block. But my mother never let that stop her from going to work every day and providing for her daughters as best she could. I honor my mother’s courage and strength as I do what I can to improve the living environment for shareholders with disabilities. I ask every other shareholder to think about what they can do to aid in this effort. I suggest that we all start by realizing every disability is not visible and we should not stand in judgement of people just by looking at them. I urge us to be a compassionate community. You never know when misfortune may strike your family. You don’t need to wait until then to have empathy. Unless you are living with a disability, you have no idea how it can disrupt one’s life. Start by coming out to our second annual Disability EXPO on Sunday, October 2, in Dreiser Community Center. Share this information with family and friends. As always, I am interested in your thoughts. Happy “Back to School!!!”

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Building 6 Association I want to thank everyone who helped make giving out the school supplies to the kids and teenagers in Building 6 a big success. We will have our first game night after summer break on Friday, September 16 in our building association room right across the back door of our building. We hope to see you all there; it’s going to be a lot of fun. Remember the Section 1 block party is on Saturday, September 17. If you want to play in the basketball 3 on 3 tournament, you must sign up on the computer at Gameovernyc.com, look for Tre21 at Co-op City, then click on “Register” and sign the Liability Release form. You can’t play without it. It’s going to be a great day together, come out and enjoy it. We will have our next building meeting soon. We need people to join our building association board. Come to our building meeting and tell us your ideas and what you like to see in our building. A lot of people want us to run building trips, but we need your help to plan them and help us run them, too. We can’t do it without you. Let’s make it happen together. —Jeffrey Schwartz

School supply donation in lobby of Building 6. Thank you to all of our volunteers.

Harriet Tubman Independent Democratic Club There are 59 days until the November 8 General Elections. The NYS Primary will be held on 9/13/16. Please make time to vote for a new Democratic candidate NY State Senator for our community. After 16 years of service, Ruth Hassel-Thompson has resigned from her position and has taken a job in the Gov. Andrew Cuomo administration. There are five candidates in the NYS Primary Election race; 1. Jamaal Bailey 2. Rev. Que English 3. Rev. Edward Mulraine 4. Dr. Alvin Ponder 5. Pamela Hamilton Johnson The winning candidate of the 9/13/16 Primary, will be listed on the 11/8/16 General Election to oppose any Republican candidate. We must vote to support the Democratic candidate again in November. The 2016 Presidential Debates and What to Expect The first presidential debate between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump is scheduled to take place on Monday, September 26. For decades now, these debates have been the marquee events of the general election season. They’re often the only time the two major party nominees

come face-to-face, and they tend to draw between 30 million and 70 million viewers. So there’s a whole lot at stake. But many of the details about this year’s debates are still to be determined, including who will moderate and whether Trump will even show up. Here’s a guide to what we know so far. When are the debates? The debates for all three presidential debates and one vice presidential debate have been set. All will run from 9 to 10:30 p.m. Eastern, and they’ll take place on the following dates: Monday, September 26: First presidential debate in Hempstead, New York, at Hofstra University Tuesday, October 4: Vice presidential debate in Farmville, Virginia, at Longwood University Sunday, October 9: Second presidential debate in St. Louis, Missouri, at Washington University (this debate will be in a “town meeting” format, in which several questions will be posed by undecided voters in the audience) Wednesday, October 19: Third presidential debate in Las Vegas, Nevada, at the University of Nevada That final debate will take place just two weeks and six days before Election Day (Tuesday, November 8). —Alethea Cherebin

Co-op City Times / September 10, 2016

Director’s Viewpoint

Francine Reva Jones Secretary Primary Election Day This coming Tuesday, September 13th is Primary Day and your vote is very important. All cooperators who are eligible to vote should do so. To remind readers of the candidates for NY State Senate that ran in last week’s edition of this newspaper, they are: Jamaal Bailey, Rev. Que English, Rev. Ed Mulraine, Pamela Hamilton Johnson and Dr. Alvin Ponder. The polls are open from 6:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m. This is an important election for our community. If you have no preference, discuss these candidates with friends, neighbors or me for additional information about them. Remind your neighbors about voting and go to the polls together. Don’t forgo any the opportunity to vote. Voting shows that you care. Also, your community will get better services when your community is a voting community. Staff Appreciation Day Last Thursday marked the Third Annual Riverbay Staff Appreciation Day. Thanks to Board President Cleve Taylor for this thoughtful idea. Due to inclement weather, the event was moved from the Little League Field to the Dreiser Auditorium. Several employees extended a warm greeting to their fellow employees at the door. There was lots of delicious food and the Bar-B-Que chefs cooked on the rarely used patio. When two gentlemen arrived carrying food bags and claimed to be vegetarians, they were informed that vegetarian food was provided this year. Among the activities were dancing, singing karaoke, tattoos, an obstacle course and more. It appeared that most employees took the opportunity to relax and enjoy it all. Several Board directors attended, including the President, as well as the Management staff of Robert Klehammer and Noel Ellison. Mr. Ellison credited Michelle Sajous with the planning of this fantastic event. Board Committees I have been appointed Chairperson of the Community

Thrift Boutique

Your Vote is Important Relations Committee once again and cooperator who would like to join can submit a request during the month of September. Some of the matters that this committee will focus on are: the Cooperators Money-Saving Award Program; approving new organizations, clubs and churches requesting to become approved Riverbay community organizations; reviewing community events; assisting community organizations in resolving issues, etc. The meetings will be on Tuesdays at 5:30 p.m. If this is a committee that you would like to work with, please submit your contact information to me at: Francine Jones, Riverbay Board Director, 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475. Or, you may call the Board Liaisons at 718320-3300, Ext. 3352. Cooperators Money-Saving Award Program The panel for the Cooperators Money-Saving Award Program continues to meet to analyze the cooperators’ proposals. Some excellent ideas have been submitted. There were approximately 40 suggestions that were received, and several cooperators submitted more than one. All of them are of value and a majority of them will be used. However, most of them are not money-saving or income generating, but, the ones that are, are being reviewed. It won’t be long before the panel will contact all of the participants regarding the final selections. I thank you for your participation. African-American Day Parade The African-American Association invites the community to join them as they march in the 47th Annual African-American Day Parade in Harlem on Sunday, September 18th. Each year, their group has grown, and this year, the Soul Latin Line Dancers will be participating with them and demonstrating their unique dancing style. Whether you are a dance group, church group, sports group, etc., you are welcome to join them. Please contact them at 718-379-5555. Condolences Several members of the African-American Association and more than 200 other folks gathered on 8/28 at the Alhambra Ballroom to memorialize the renowned holistic healer, Dr. Sebi, who joined the ancestors on 8/6/16. Dr. Sebi was born Alfredo Bowman on 11/26/1933 in

Llanga, Honduras. When he came to America, he was diagnosed with asthma, diabetes, impotency, and obesity. He went to many doctors who could not rid him of these diseases. Eventually, he fasted and cured himself. Dr. Sebi ultimately became known as the man who developed an all-natural cure for AIDS, cancer, diabetes, and other diseases. He was accused of practicing without a license and for making fraudulent medical claims. Dr. Sebi was arrested on February 10, 1987 in New York for an advertisement in the Amsterdam News claiming to cure AIDS, sickle cell, lupus, and other diseases. Dr. Sebi won the civil and criminal court cases on many fronts and the most compelling was when more than 70 witnesses appeared and provided documentation showing that they were cured of these diseases. On Aug. 28th, Dr. Sebi’s supporters testified as to how they were cured of leukemia, asthma, diabetes and osteoarthritis. They expressed their love for Dr. Sebi and his love for them. Queen Afua, King Simon, Brother Supernova, Brother Ali and Brother Polite led the pledge for everyone to endorse and uphold Dr. Sebi’s healing legacy by taking good care of their bodies and maintaining a nutritious, alkaline diet. Some expressed suspicion regarding the circumstances surrounding Dr. Sebi’s death from pneumonia, the confiscation of his records, and the more than 50 holistic practitioners that have died of mysterious causes over the past year. You can go online to learn more about the amazing Dr. Sebi and his legacy of healing. Also, my condolences are extended to the family and friends of journalist, George Curry, (February 23, 1947 – August 20, 2016). Curry died of heart failure at the age of 69. He will be remembered as the “dean of Black press columnists,” as his weekly commentaries were widely syndicated. He showed years of dedicated commitment. Contact Me If you would like to share your thoughts with me, I can be reached at 718-671-5957. Remember that school is now in session. Please drive carefully and watch for bike riders also. Don’t drink and drive. Don’t text and drive. Be careful and be safe.

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Real Deal Boutique, located at 4006 Boston Road, offered for sale include footwear, handbags, leather Bronx, NY. Along with the store’s already low prices, goods and other specialty items of men, women and Fisher said that an additional 10% discount will be children. Soft music, incense and burning candles offered to all veterans, senior citizens and Co-op City complete the ambiance of the store. Friendly customer residents. In addition, 5% of all Co-op City sales will service is also included, as well as other conveniences. be donated back to the Riverbay Fund. County Recycling is a Rye, NY-based company that County Recycling LLC is the company responsible specializes in “facilitating, managing and maintaining for the recycling bins located at parking garages in Co-op official donation programs for municipalities, schools, City. In return for the donations of textiles deposited by nonprofits, retail chains, shopping centers and to Co-op City residents into the bins, Fisher gives back tens multi-family dwellings.” The company embraces the of thousands of dollars annually to the Riverbay Fund. “Wear-Donate-Recycle” movement through commu“County’s Textile Recycling Program has played a nity-based fundraisers that generate revenue, create major fundraising role to our department and to the jobs, preserve the earth and provide affordable clothprograms and events that we offer to all the residents of ing and shoe options to those in need. Co-op City,” said Michelle Sajous, Riverbay’s Director Their new mascot, Binny, who is featured on the of Community Relations. side of their donation bins, will be at the Grand OpenFisher said that his vision for the Real Deal Thrift ing on Wednesday and Co-op City resident are invited Boutique, which he hopes to develop into a chain, was to stop in and say “hello.” to take the best features of the traditional thrift, conThrough Fisher’s leadership, County Recycling has signment and vintage stores, and come up with the cona tremendous philanthropic arm that is far–reaching as cept of a chic, peaceful environment more synonymous he tries to do his bit to preserve the planet while servwith an upscale boutique, but with very low prices. ing people and communities. “The store is beautiful,” said Fisher. “When you go in, it “Textile recycling is the only area with both environlooks like a boutique, but the prices are really, really good.” mental and philanthropic levels,” Fisher told the ScarsFor instance, Fisher said that brand name items are dale Inquirer in a recent interview. He also pointed out priced in some cases 90% below their original value so that 90% of clothing is recyclable, but only 20% is curthat a $200 pair of Tony Burch sandals are being sold rently recycled because the majority is thrown into for $49, a $400 Prada bag sells for $75 and other brand landfills. name items are priced between $10 and $25. Towards this end, Fisher has developed many “Having worked many years in high-end fashion, I alliances with communities from New York to Conwanted to create a unique environment providing all necticut with whom he does business. the opportunity to shop for quality merchandise at an He has several community-based donation ventures exceptional value therefore recycled fashion benefits with each of these communities, Co-op City being one both people and planet,” said Fisher. of them, where he not only donates back to the local Real Deal’s 1,500 square foot space is filled with community, but provides for less fortunate families and beautiful, hand-picked merchandise, all of which were individuals, including victims of disasters. Fisher also donated and carefully selected by County Recycling has a special commitment to children and takes great staff, displayed in an easy-to-navigate layout. Items pride in providing financial assistance to after-school

Ted Fisher, President & CEO of the Real Deal Thrift Boutique on Boston Road, poses with a satisfied customer.

programs and other activities that benefit young people. He told the Co-op City Times in 2013 when he first came to Co-op City, “Giving back is very important, and I’m especially proud to be able to help sponsor community events for the residents of Co-op City.” With his newest venture, the Real Deal Thrift Boutique, Fisher will once again be giving back to communities and people through recycling to preserve the environment, holding fast to his life-long philosophy of helping people and the planet.

Co-op City Times / September 10, 2016

We need to change the way that we handle projects

Director’s Viewpoint

Daryl Johnson You might think that some of our board members are in favor of the way things are going here with our projects from the way that they're voting on our resolutions. But, sometimes, those votes don't tell the full story. The Story Behind The Vote Several directors have made comments that are not favorable to the way that projects are moving along here. And, this is not surprising because we're spending a lot of money and we're not seeing these projects moving in a forward direction. For instance, I personally think that the situation with the new boiler does not look good. And, I make this statement because Riverbay had a boiler built in Oklahoma for $4,040,464. Then, this board approved a boiler installation contract for $5,923,100. But, where is the boiler now? Since the date that this boiler was delivered on a barge here, October 12, 2015, this boiler is still encased in its packaging at the power plant. Problems? One of the biggest problems that we have is that the boiler cannot fit into the power plant. However, that's just the beginning of this story. The next problem is that the ground below the power plant cannot support the weight of this 150-ton boiler. How is this possible? In other words, how is it possible that a boiler can be built without first establishing these two basic engineering principles? Unfortunately, the first problem is going to be somewhat difficult to solve. But, the second problem involves an approved $600,000 change order for some construction improvements to be made on the foundation so that the weight of this 150-ton boiler can be supported. Additionally, there are several other problems with that boiler that are way beyond the scope of this article. But, the two above-cited items are troublesome and they

will probably require additional change orders. Question: Have you ever heard of anyone being held accountable for these tremendous blunders? No! So, this board needs to take action when projects are developed in this manner. One Tremendous Leak As I printed before, we wasted $250,000 by trying to line those pipes on Co-op City Boulevard with an epoxybased solution. Nevertheless, those pipes are still leaking 28 gallons of water per minute. Within a short time, Riverbay is going to try to fix those pipes again. But, believe it or not, this new attempt will be the fifteenth (15th) time that Riverbay has tried to fix those pipes. So, in my opinion, Riverbay should have brought in some professionals and replaced those pipes. Now, one thing that I cannot stand, is to hear someone that knows about these tremendous problems say: "Well, everyone on the board should sit back and accept the advice that we receive from our professionals." This is complete nonsense, in my opinion. So, our board needs to hold everyone accountable when we see failure magnified to this level. Overtime Can you believe that between April and June of this year, the power plant spent over $108,000 on overtime charges? In second place was the maintenance department with overtime expenses that totaled over $63,000. Overall, during this same time period, Riverbay spent over $330,000 on overtime. Outrageous, huh? Street Safety Last year, the city used only 140 cameras to generate over a million speeding tickets. The cost of each ticket is $50 if a car exceeds the speed limit by 10 miles per hour. The location of some of those cameras has been posted online. But, the city has also placed cameras on police vehicles that travel from location to location. Car owners will receive a Notice of Violation in the mail about 30 days after their vehicle has been photographed for an alleged violation. According to the law, "Speed cameras can be operated from an hour before the school day to an hour after it, as well as from 30 minutes

Building 13 Association Good luck to all the students starting the new school year, do your best and study hard. The rewards are too numerous to mention! “Meet and Greet” your Building 13 Association executive board, along with old and new neighbors, in the lobby on Saturday, September 17, from 12 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. We have important information to share, so stop by and say hello and/or get a treat or order a shirt. Some of our goals are to have 100% of our neighbors enrolled in STAR (School Tax Relief). We want you to know what we do, tell us what you would like, answer questions and invite you to join us celebrating the “Happy Building.” “Straight Outta Co-op City” shirts back by popular demand as a fund raiser for our 2017 Summer Fun Day by Section 2 (Bldgs. 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 and 14). If you are interested in purchasing a shirt, please contact the President of Building 11 (A, B, C) Deborah Henry at 718-379-6312. The cost is as follows: children (small-xl) $10, adults (small-xl) $12 and adults (2X-3X) $15. Payment can be made by cash or money order. Send money orders to 140 Carver Loop #24F. Deadline for payment: October 31. Women Keeping It Real – Returns Saturday, October 22, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at 100 Casals Place (Bldg. 13) association room. Women Keeping It Real is an inspiring, insightful and informative social gathering of women of all ages exchanging information, empowering and encouraging each other. We welcome new participants. Remember! You must be 18 and over to participate. Please check the bulletin board for dates and times of upcoming workshops you can enjoy with neighbors and friends in your own backyard! No need to go far. If you have a trip or event, you would like to recommend please let us know. Checks for Building 13 events should be made payable to Building 13 Assoc., Inc. and mailed to Building 13 Assoc., 100 Casals Place #32K, Bronx, NY 10475. For information, contact Gail Sharbaan, Treasurer, at 718-671-3801 or Leslie Peterson at 718-320-1370. Our website is http://www.bldg13assoc.com or e-mail us at bthirteen.assoc@yahoo.com. As always, thanks for making our team work. —Leslie Peterson

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before a night or weekend activity to 30 minutes after it. This includes vacation times, when classes and activities may still be going on inside the facility." Last year, there were 231 traffic fatalities in NYC. Thereafter, the DOT did an analysis on several accidents. The analysis revealed that: "85% of injuries and fatalities occur on streets and during times when speed cameras are not authorized to issue violations." So, now, the city wants to expand the hours of operations of those cameras. More recently, a young girl in another state was allegedly led to cross a busy highway by a game on her cellphone. And, she was hit by a car. Then, guess what happened next? Her mother then blamed the game. Other children have been hit by cars shortly after walking off of their school bus. I want to encourage everyone to please review this material carefully and to exercise caution when driving and when crossing a street. Also, please make sure that you teach your children good safety skills. Children Fighting After School Sometimes, kids will start big fights after school. So, I want to encourage all of the parents here to please teach your children to avoid trouble by going straight home after school. Close I hope that all of our children will do well in school, get good grades, and be very successful. Thank you. Questions or comments? Please send a letter to: Daryl Johnson, Riverbay Board Director, c/o Riverbay Corporation, 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475. Or, please send a message to me at darylhjohnson@optonline.net (There are absolutely no problems with this email address. So, please double-check the spelling of this address if your message bounces back to you). Also, please call me at 718-671-4544 if you don't receive a response from your message. You can also join me on Facebook by typing in: Daryl H. Johnson. Okay, that’s it for now. So, please have a wonderful week. And, may God bless you and your family. Thank you.

Co-op City Times / September 10, 2016

Jefferson keeps getting back up in the batter’s box. Jefferson’s story and his recollections of Sept. 11, where he served as a NYPD officer following the attack on the World Trade Center, is the subject of an interview to be aired on SNY today, Saturday, Sept. 10, which is scheduled to air at 10:30 p.m. following the Mets post-game show during GEICO SportsNite on SNY. Jefferson is a former highly-touted draft pick and member of the New York Mets organization who joined the New York City Police Department in 1997. Jefferson was on-duty on Sept. 11, 2001 and recounts the moments before and weeks after the first plane struck the World Trade Center, which led to post-traumatic stress syndrome and an anxiety disorder known as agoraphobia. His health problems led to him leaving the force soon after. Jefferson continues to battle PSTD and the overwhelming effects on his life. In an interview with the Co-op City Times, Jefferson explained that he did the interview with SNY to reach out to others. “I tried to bring light to Co-op City sports, inner-city baseball and shed some light on how hard it can be for first responders and our military to deal with post-stress trauma disorder,” he said. Since 9/11, Jefferson has been through many tough years without much

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hope. “I’ve been very isolated over the past 15 years. The only time I’ve had true assistance was from my wife who passed away in 2010. When that happened, I went into a shell and abused alcohol and just emotionally shut down. “The hardest lesson I’ve learned through all my experience is not to blame yourself for things beyond your control. Deal with it hour by hour, I suggest, and don’t look too far ahead. And don’t look back. “If you look back and see that you’ve wasted years, you’ll go in a downward spiral that happens really, really fast. When you get in a deep hole, it’s very difficult to make your way out.” Jefferson said he’s now able to get out of his apartment in Building 26 on most days and walk whenever the weather permits. “Now I have good days and I have bad days. Today’s a good day,” he said with a hearty laugh during the interview with the Co-op City Times. “I’ve slowed down on the booze and I’m exercising a lot more which has taken years off and is helping a great deal. I’ve been trying to

get out of my own way and I guess show a little bit of courage. It can be difficult for me to go into social situations without medications.” Born in Harlem and raised during his early years on Southern Boulevard in the Bronx, Jefferson attended school in Co-op City and played Little League from the minors all the way up to the senior league. “My mother drove me every day to school in the third and fourth grades to the Dreiser Center when the school was in the synagogue there.” Hector Ayala, the long-time president of the Co-op City Little League, said: “The Co-op City Little League has always been proud of Stan’s accomplishments as a Major League baseball player. He helped us as a training coach in the Co-op City Little League women’s league started by former league president Doris Jusino. He drew back from his activities with us after 9/11 and now has limited involvement with our league. We support him in his struggles and will be there for him in the future.” Jefferson did the interview with SNY

to shed more light on the damage done to 9/11 first responders and other military and law enforcement veterans who often suffer in silence from the after effects of the trauma they endured in service to others. He hopes telling his story might help them to find the strength to endure the overwhelming, painful challenges that PSTD can cause. And he learned that helping others always provides a purpose for a life from his father Everod, a legendary founder of the Co-op City Little League program who touched many young lives over decades here in Co-op City. His father and the other leaders of the Little League paid out of their pockets for families who couldn’t afford the fees when they had several kids, Jefferson recalled. “All they asked in return was that the children stay in school and that the mothers kept them updated on their children’s progress. “The way I was taught, my father told me ‘you’re not going to save them all, but if you save a couple, you’ve done more than most and you gave yourself a higher purpose’,” Stanley Jefferson said. If You See Something, SAY SOMETHING!!! Co-op City Public Safety 718-671-3050

Co-op City Times / September 10, 2016

Many changes in Co-op City

Director’s Viewpoint

Leslie Peterson I hope everyone had a safe, enjoyable summer and experienced all of the events this fantastic community offered. Most vacations are over, school is back in session and another year is coming to an end. Many changes have taken place over the past few months. A new company, Douglas Elliman Property Management, being one of them. Since their arrival in July, I have been asked questions about our contract. According to our agreement, Douglas Elliman will prepare a management assessment report within 120 days and update this report within 180 days. This document will advise us of areas they feel need to be addressed and prioritized. Douglas Elliman has the option to bring on more staff at their expense and/or address our staffing structure as they deem necessary. We have several pre-existing agreements that have a variety of moving parts and details to be sorted out. Noticeable movement on these contracts that appeared dormant is now visible. They will not be resolved overnight and the passage of time may have exacerbated the problems with a couple of items. We have been assured they

are working hard to resolve the issues handed over to them with these pre-existing contracts. Prior to embarking on a variety of new endeavors, I would like to see us complete current issues. The parking facility department has received complaints about cars driving in the wrong direction and driving over the speed limit. Recently, some cars were vandalized in the garage. The garage department is investigating some options with new technology which, if feasible, will help resolve this problem. Most reports received by the parking facility department apply to situations that are not verifiable. This would help resolve that problem. Like so many shareholders, I was disturbed by the recent incident involving the discovery of contraband in one of our apartments. Matters of this nature are confidential, sensitive and must go through due process of the law. Often a lengthy process, I am confident that the legal department will follow the regulations in place and address our concerns. There are legal remedies that pertain to these types of incidents and the effect it has on our quality of life. Although due process always prevails, if you see something, say something. On another note, we usually wait until the last minute to remind people about STAR (School Tax Relief) so let’s start early. This is the month of September and the deadline is March 15, 2017 to apply. Just

about everyone in Co-op City should be receiving the STAR benefit. It is an annual exemption/credit you could be receiving. If you are under 65 and make less than $500,000 and this is your primary residence, you qualify for Basic Star. If you are over 65 and household income is less than $86,000, you qualify for Enhanced Star. They have made it easier for you to apply. It takes a couple of minutes. New enrollees will register for the credit with New York State. For more information about the STAR credit, call 518-457-2036 or https://www.tax.ny.gov/star. Tell your friends and neighbors, don’t miss out. September: Remember to vote. The primary is on September 13, 2016 and this is the first step in having our voice heard in the local political arena. Section 1 - Family Fun Day is scheduled for September 17 from 1-5:00 p.m. October: Coming soon is the College, Career and Resource Fair, October 1, 2016 at the Dreiser Loop Auditorium. It’s never too early or too late to be well informed about your child’s future opportunities. The Disabilities Expo. is scheduled for October 2. I am always interested in hearing your thoughts on various issues. I can be reached by mail at: Leslie Peterson, Riverbay Board Director, 2049 Bartow Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475, telephone @ 718-320-1370, or email at daddpeterson@aol.com.

Broun Place Townhouse Association From Broun Place Townhouse Association: Welcome September and the new school year. We hope everyone had a great summer and enjoyed Labor Day with friends and family, despite weather precautions. We were very lucky. Lucky especially because Hermine did not leash her force on us. Our first meeting is September 22, Thursday, in rm. 31, Bartow Community Center. Please, neighbors, plan to attend. We will be having a guest, hopefully from CSO. Dues are in order and they are annually $12 per year. Our Executive Board looks forward to hearing your problems and positive experiences too. Light refreshments will be offered. We appreciated being able to attend the meeting “Coffee with a Cop” a few Fridays ago. It gave neighbors an opportunity to speak directly with our Public Safety officers. Some of us suggested youth intermural basketball to bring youth together with officers. Other subjects included better control of the Bartow parking lot. It is hoped that Building and Grounds will have its own committee as merging with the Construction Committee makes for very long and complicated agendas. Just as a reminder, Riverbay does not accept cash for items purchased from CSO, come with a blank check. A neighbor was told if your new towel rack is longer than the towel space, bring it to Dreiser for cutting to specification. Adam Tanaka, a Harvard graduate student, is looking for cooperators to interview for his short documentary covering history and the significance of Co-op City. If you are interested in being interviewed and have significant experience, photographs, videos, etc. from the 1960’s and 1970’s, contact adam.tanaka@gmail.com. Water is a priceless commodity. We must conserve it. No cooperator should run water for their plants for hours at a time. Regarding “Service Animals,” Public Safety intervenes when the animal is unleashed, shown to be aggressive, or not cleaned up behind. This week, I saw folks letting their dogs run unleashed. Next time, I will click and forward. Keep your “Service Animal” leashed! Remember, “If you see something, contact Public Safety.” Broun Place notes with sadness the passing of Mr. Irwin Toplitsky, brother-inlaw of Broun Place neighbors, Louise and David Garcia, a retired Public Safety officer and leader of the Co-op City Little League. Sincere and heartfelt condolences to Ruth and Mr. Toplitsky’s family. We encourage all eligible citizens to register to vote. This is your responsibility as a U.S. citizen. Your vote counts. Be ready to vote, September 13, in the Primary Election. Get on the “Do Not Call Registry” by phoning “1-888-382-1222.” Call from a phone that you want to register. This includes, cell or house phones. Going on vacation, ask

School is Open! Please drive carefully and be mindful of local speed limits.

a neighbor to pick-up newspapers and flyers. That accumulation is messy and says, no one is home. Report road issues to #3-1-1 and Bronx Community Planning Board 10, located 3165 E.Tremont Avenue, Bronx, NY 10461; Phone: 718-892-1161, Email: bx10@cb.nyc.gov. Schools open next week, good luck and success to all! —Eva Lazaar

Co-op City Times / September 10, 2016

Making The College & Career Fair Experience Special

Director’s Viewpoint

Evelyn Turner You’re invited to attend our 5th Annual College, Career & Resource Fair. It’s not too late to suggest any names of colleges, career opportunities or resources you feel would benefit our Youth and Adults returning to College. WHEN - Saturday, October 1, 2016. WHERE - Dreiser Loop Auditorium, 177 Dreiser Loop, Bronx, 10475 WHAT TIME - 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. WHO SHOULD ATTEND – Elementary Students, Grades 3rd to 6th from 9:30 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. An enriching stimulating experience for Elementary Students will be a “Robotic Team Demonstration.” Students will learn the importance of Mathematic, Science, Technology and Engineering. Middle School & High School Students, from 12:00 P.M. to 3:30 P.M. Come and hear about Career Opportunities with NASA, as well as how to apply for SUMMER 2017 PAID INTERSHIPS if you are 16 years or older. A

representative will speak at 1:00 p.m. and be available after the presentation to share information with youth and their parents. College can make a big difference in a student’s life. A college education provides more career choices and more job opportunities than just a high school diploma We provide College Fairs because it gives students an opportunity to talk with college admission representatives and gather information about campus life, academic programs, financial aid, and admissions requirements. It’s important for students to take Campus Tours and parents should bring a check, money order or cash in the amount of $25 to register for an upcoming tour of top “Historically Black College & Universities in America. Please note that Historically Black Colleges and Universities are very diverse serving students from all ethnicities. Our team is so excited that we have new colleges and universities this year, joining those who have participated for the past 5 years. For example, St. Thomas Aquinas College is coming. Opened by a group of Franciscan Brothers in 1859, today the school is co-ed and has more than 2, 600 students and 20,000 alumni. The school has 72 majors and programs, nursing program, and generous scholarships.

Located in Brooklyn Heights, the heart of N.Y. City, it’s known as “The Small College of Big Dreams.” Confirmed is Rochester Institute of Technology, Rochester, New York. RIT’s Endowment Fund is worth $544 million. RIT’s undergraduates receive over $200 million in financial assistance, and over 90% of students receive some type of financial aid. RIT was the first university to publish a video game on Xbox one platform. If you are a @RIT Tigers woman studying engineering or computer science, you can apply for a $10 scholarship, plus internship. They also help with job search after graduation. The university emphasizes instruction in the Arts and Sciences professions. Other colleges that have so far confirmed include Monroe College, Hamilton College, Mercy College, Manhattanville College, Baruch College, CUNY; and SUNY Morrisville State College, and more to come. Would you like to become a professional bartender? How about a hair stylist? Interested in building and repairing computers? What about a career as a fireman? Come out on October 1, and talk to people who can advise you. One day can change everything. Stay tuned! Yours in Truth & Service: Evelyn M. Turner, 917324-1033-evelyntinez@aol.com or eturner@riverbayboard.com.

Building 21 Association Announcing 21 Association Rewards Points The 21 Association is proud to present our new rewards point program starting this month. This is an incentive program to make your involvement in the association fun and worth your time. The idea came from our own Rose C. Reyes and developed in a round table discussion at Think Tank. The rewards are for all 21 Association members, BUT NOT 21 ASSOCIATION BOARD MEMBERS. Note: A member is a shareholder who has paid their annual $5 dues to the building association. Here is how you earn valuable points: SHOW UP ON TIME FOR THE ASSOCIATION MEETING (i.e., once a month) – Earn 1 point MEETING STARTS AT 7:00 P.M. ( after 7:30 p.m., NO points will be issued) YOU MUST STAY FOR THE ENTIRETY OF THE MEETING. 2. BRING A NEW SHAREHOLDER OR NEIGHBOR WHO SIGNS UP AS A PAID MEMBER THE NEW PAID MEMBER (NEIGHBOR/SHAREHOLDER EARNS A POINT ALSO) – Earn 1 point

3. SERVE ON A COMMITTEE HOSPITALITY (i.e., commitment and follow thru is a must) CLEAN-UP DECORATING ( i.e., seasonal ) COMMITTEE THAT YOU CREATE – Earn 1 point (Must be acceptable by the Board Members and Charter Members of The 21 Association) 4. ATTEND THE THINK TANK BRING YOUR IDEAS AND A FRIEND – Earn 1 point 5. BECOME A FLOOR CAPTAIN Must be active and assigned and certified by your building association 6. At the end of the fiscal year the shareholder with the most points wins!! What is the prize??? Grand Prize is $300 cash. Each point will be issued at the building association meetings only, no exceptions. Points will be issued on individual cards/stubs and is the responsibility of YOU, the member or share-

holder to keep track of your points. Any shareholder of CO-OP City is eligible to be a paid member of The Building 21 Association. The next 21 Association gathering will be on September 28th…If you have any questions regarding the 21 Association, you have three ways of gaining information. EMAIL your building association at 21association@gmail.com. CALL your association at 347.504.1821. ATTEND the monthly meetings which are held every 4th Wednesday in the gathering room in the rear of the B-section at 7 p.m. All monies collected (i.e., annual dues, etc.) are turned in to our treasurer and installed in the association’s bank account. THINK TANK at Building 21 is in session every Friday at 8:30 p.m. This is where we develop each other’s ideas and make miracles and dreams a reality. We meet in the gathering room in the rear of the B-Section. Contact us using one of the methods listed above. We are passionate about our community. Each one of us, multiplied by all of us, equals A FORCE FOR GOOD. See you around the neighborhood! —Michelle Marbury

Building 9 Association Greetings: Happy belated Labor Day to you all, especially our working population and organized labor. Remember, Co-op City is the product of early labor unions; a community of organized workers in support of a social movement to increase and improve affordable housing. The 15th anniversary of 9/11 is upon us. Americans. Lovers and protectors of freedom. Every right conferred upon every person by the U.S. Constitution is precious and protected. Primary Day is Tuesday, September 13th. Our polling site is located at 177 Dreiser Loop. Polls will be open from 6 a.m. – 9 p.m. If you missed our Ice Cream Social, please see the photos on our lobby bulletin boards. After months of wrangling, the poor quality of the elevator lighting in Building 9A has been addressed and corrected. Thank you, Linda Berk, for your assistance. We have more work to do. Cleanliness in Garage #2 is being monitored. The expectation is that a permanent porter will be hired soon. Please keep our compactor rooms clean. Put your trash in the chute AND ensure that it goes down. Do

not leave your trash in the chute for your neighbors to push down. Please be available to remove your clothes from the machines promptly upon completion of their cycle. Please be reminded, and remind your guests and young people, that loitering is a violation. Please do not loiter in our halls, stairwells and lobbies. There have been concerns about a Subway restaurant opening in Dreiser Mall. In June, a Subway restaurant lease for Dreiser Loop was not approved by the Riverbay Board of Directors. The arguments against Subway included the fact that the presence of young people in and around Dreiser Loop during after school hours has already necessitated CCPD to post an officer in Dreiser Loop to facilitate the orderly conduct of some young people in the stores, at bus stops, etc. In August, a resolution was passed to approve the Subway lease. We will see if this decision affects the quality of life in Dreiser Loop. Think positive. It is my goal to have Building 9 achieve 100% participation in the NYC S.T.A.R. program. S.T.A.R. is a school tax benefit program for prop-

erty owners. Applications may be obtained by calling 3-1-1 The Basic S.T.A.R. program will benefit the owner/shareholder of the co-op with household incomes of $500,000 or less. Enhanced S.T.A.R. can benefit those households with incomes of $63,000 or less. You may contact JASA or Riverbay Corporation administration office to obtain your property block/lot number required to complete the S.T.A.R. application. “Straight out of Co-op City” t-shirts (black with white lettering) are available for pre-order until October 31st. Expected delivery by November 10th. Orders payable by cash or money order. Contact Deborah Henry, President, Building 11 Association, 140 Carver Loop, #24-F to place your order. Children sizes S/M/L: $10; Adult sizes S/M/L: $12; and Adult sizes XXL/XXXL: $15. Your building association executive team continued to work on your behalf throughout this past summer. The building association membership will resume meeting in September. United we stand. Until next time, be well. —Linda Collins

Co-op City Times / September 10, 2016

Director’s Viewpoint

Junis Williams I was asked to speak to some of our Co-op City youth/interns who were hired by Riverbay for the summer job program. I had spoken to them on two other occasions and I decided to print my speech in order to reach as many youths as possible. This is a message from me to you (the youth) and I truly hope it will help you, as you go through that proverbial maze, of deciding what road to take in life. None of you know what trials and tribulations you may face in life. You may never be able to prepare for all things that may come your way, but there are many ways you can prepare yourselves. The earlier you prepare, the better the preparations will be. The more you apply those preparations, the better your prospects and outcome. You will be in control of your destiny. I quote to you from Norman Vincent Peale, “Shoot for the moon, even if you miss you will land among the stars.” Also, sometimes life can be like a big bully. Try not to ever let a bully knock you down because he will keep knocking you down. Never let life knock you down. You can lean/sway, but make sure you never fall. If by some chance you think you may fall, I want you to use that special card you have. This card has no expiration date, you can activate it when needed. Everybody has one, but not everybody knows how to

A Message to the Youth activate it. You must know the password. When activated, it gives you the strength to stand tall and keep going.Your password is “God, I’m asking for your help.” It may not come at that exact moment, but it will, when He knows it’s time. So never despair and believe. Empowerment Always pay yourselves first and above all else, ensure that you save for rainy days. So if it ever starts raining cats and dogs, you will be able to buy an umbrella.

and COMMUNICATION methods that help to DISTINGUISH a company from competitors and create a LASTING IMPRESSION in the minds of customers. Your BRAND will be: A. How you speak B. Your character C. How you dress D. Staying out of trouble E. Being mindful of what you say or put on the internet (Facebook, Snapchat, Twitter, etc.)

The above chart is from the University of Illinois website (http://web.extension.illinois.edu/money/saving_twentyperweek.cfm) and it shows that if you start this saving plan now by putting aside just $20 a week, in 40 years (at 5% annual rate of return on your savings) you'll have $131,900! It is important to start planning and saving today! Let time work for you! Brand A BRAND is defined as a tool of MARKETING

You can be just one click away from destroying your reputation or any potential career prospects! Always remember, every time you walk out of your homes, you are representing your families and yourselves. So, REPRESENT! NOTE: Always be mindful of the company you keep, and the choices you make! Please feel free to contact me by phone: 347-9646135 or by e-mail: jwilliams@riverbayboard.com.

Building 30A and B Association Hi! We’re back in business! Hope everyone enjoyed their summer. Every Wednesday, we have crochet class from 1 to 3 p.m. in the association room in Building 30B. Our first Pokeno game will be on Friday, the 23rd of Sept., with the door opening at 7 and the games beginning at 7:30 p.m. Our first building meeting will be on Thursday, September 29th, again with the door opening at 7 p.m. and the meeting starting at 7:30 p.m. The itinerary for this meeting is to decide what the association should do for this upcoming season. All neighbors are encouraged to attend. Our association room is located in the lobby of Building 30B (4100 Hutchinson River Parkway). —Linda Werner

A Message from C.S.O. Dept. Hammering after 6 p.m., vacuuming after 9 p.m., music or TVs played very loudly at any hour, doors slamming constantly at all hours...these are just a few examples of what can disturb the peace of fellow cooperators. Please, let’s work together to make Co-op City a peaceful community.

SAVE THE DATES October 8-10, 2016

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Co-op City Times / September 10, 2016

Co-op City Sports

Velocity Track Club NewYork looked good in the New Balance 5th Avenue Mile Race. On Saturday, September 3rd, we had 18 student-athletes compete in the New Balance 5th Avenue Mile Race. There were 6,139 total finishers (2,762 women and 3,377 men) and some Olympians, such as Olympic bronze medalist Jenny Simpson, Olympic gold medalist Matthew Centrowitz, Olympian Ben Blankenship and Olympic 800m bronze medalist Clayton Murphy. The men’s race was won by Eric Jenkins; the win was a relief for Jenkins after finishing a heartbreaking fourth at the USA Olympic Trials over 5000m. Not making the Olympic team was a major down, and this win served to rekindle his spirit. Both Simpson and Jenkins won

Velocity Track Club New York $5,000 for their victories. Unofficially, Simpson, Muir, Kampf, Jenkins and Centrowitz received additional $5,000 bonuses from T-Mobile CEO John Legere for breaking 4:20 and 3:50, respectively. Velocity’s athletes perform well in their age group. In the girls’ 15 – 19 age division: Giovanna Tolbert, who is 15 years old, took 5th place with a time of 5:59 minutes. Jaelah Eargle, who is also 15 years old, ran the mile in 8:07 and Pearl Webster (16) in 8:18 minutes. In the girls’ 14 years old and younger division: Tiarra Jackson, who is 9 years, ran the mile in 6:56; Adjoniah Washington (9 years old) finished with a time of 7:15. Saniah Caldwell’s (9 years old) time was 7:46. Jada Clarke’s (10) time was 7:23. Saagi Hemmings’ (10 years old) time was 7:06. Allyson Wright (11 years old) finished with a time of 7:04. In the boys’ 15 – 19 division: Darius Gordon, who is 16 year old, finished 8th with a time of 5:02 minutes. Raseam Phillips (15 years old) finished with a time of 6:30. In the boys’ 14 years and younger division: Dontae Lindo, who is 10 years old, finished the mile with a time of 5:35. Julian Caldwell (10 years old) finished

Black Forum Defensive Driving returns September 24 The Black Forum defensive driving course will return on Sat., Sept. 24., 8:50 a.m. - 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. Call (718) 320-8035. Black Forum going to Golden Corral On Saturday, September 24, we will be going to the Golden Corral Buffet and Grill, and then off to Harrah’s Casino in PA. Cost: $70. Payment plan available; $40 due July 29 and $30 due Aug. 31. Final payment past due. Casino rebate: $20 slot play. For more information, please call (718) 320-0033 or (917) 209-5334. Black Forum Aerobics and Zumba It’s time to get in shape, get healthy and feel healthy. Body by Andrea’s aerobics classes are held Mondays and Wednesdays, and Zumba on Thursday. Classes are in the Dreiser Aud., 7:30 p.m. To register, please call (718) 320-8035. Nominal fee for each class. Sound Off, Co-op City in Sept. We will have a meeting/Sound Off, Co-op City in early September. Meetings will be held monthly. More to follow. Topics relevant to the cooperators in Co-op City will be discussed. If you have an idea or an issue to discuss, let’s meet and talk about it. Please call (718) 320-8035. Volunteers needed We need male and female volunteers, 2 hours a day, preferably Tuesdays and Thursdays, 11 a.m. - 12:45 p.m., flexibly. Especially need men who live in close proximity. Food distribution sites On Thursdays, residents of Buildings 27, 28, 29, 32 and 33 must pick up food at the New Vision Church, 115 Einstein Loop, 11 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Likewise, residents of Building 26, 30, 31, 34 and 35 must go to the Evangelical Church, 2350 Palmer Avenue, 11 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. on Thursdays to pick up food. For information, please call (718) 320-8035. Emergency Food Program We are open on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, 11 a.m. to 12:45 p.m., Room 20 in the Dreiser Center. Also, due to budget constraints and shortage of available food, you must live within zip code 10475 to participate in this program. You must also have your card with you and bring two clean plastic shopping bags. Please also have your current photo ID, such as a non- or driver’s license or any photo ID card with proof of address. You will then be issued a card in order to pick up food in the future. We Need You - Join Us Today Membership is $5 per year/person. Call (718) 320-8035 or write to Black Forum, P.O. Box 563, Bronx, NY 10475; email: coopcityblackforum@gmail.com or tonyshome10475@gmail.com. Help us keep independent community organizations alive in Co-op City. Everyone is encouraged to join. Call or visit us, Room 20 in the Dreiser Community Center. —Tony Illis

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with a time of 6:22. Dillon Hampton (8 years old) had a time of 6:24. Joseph Webster (14 years old) finished with a time of 6:35. Pierce Parker (7 years old) finished with a time of 6:45. Matthiaus Anderson (9 years old) had a time of 7:36. Kaseam Shand (13 years old) had a time of 8:23. All of our athletes performed well, for their 2nd and some 1st meet after returning from a month break, especially our field event athletes, who showed that they can run too. Great job!!! Our next meet will be on Sunday, September 18th, the NYRR Youth Run-

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African-American Association We will be marching in the AfricanAmerican Parade in Harlem on Sunday, Sept. 18th. If you would like to join us, we will be lining up on 111th Street between St. Nicholas Ave & Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Blvd. at 12 p.m. You will be instructed on marching procedure and position at that time. There will be a limited amount of tee shirts for marchers that will be given out to wear in the parade. The Line Dance classes are expanding to Section 5 Einstein Community Center, room #38. Starting Tuesday, September 20 from 7:15 p.m. until 8:15 p.m. and every other Tuesday thereafter. The fee is $5 per person. Parents, did you know that there is a

program that helps you with taking your child to school in the morning? For early drop off information, contact Ms. Hinds at 718-379-5555. The association sponsors the following ongoing programs and encourages your participation. Acting Classes – Children’s and Adult classes are available. Contact: Meca Talent for more information; call us at: 646-373-4122. African Dance Classes – Starts Saturday, October 1st, Einstein Community Center, room #38. Ages 7-adult. Contact us for more information at 646-281-4570. Belly Dance Classes – Wednesdays, 7:00 p.m., Dreiser Center, room #2.

For a nominal fee, you will have fun and stay in shape. For more information, call Xonia, 646-301-9438. Children’s Programs – For information about the early morning school drop-off program and the after school programs, call 718-379-5555. Evening Line Dance Classes – Dance to Soul, Latin, and Gospel music on Thursdays, 7:00 p.m. in Dreiser Center, room #2. Call Cynthia, 917-903-7073. Music, Rhythm & Dance – Most Fridays, 7:30 p.m., Dreiser Center, rm. 15; most Saturdays, 10:00 a.m., Dreiser Center, room #2. Call Keith, 917-561-6211. Yoga & Pilates Mat Classes – Classes on Tuesday, 7:15 p.m., Dreiser

Center, rm. 2. Lose weight, tone and strengthen your muscles with exercises that reduce stress through breathing techniques. For more information, call 718671-8364. General Membership 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/email us at: aaacc power@gmail.com. —Kevin Lambright

National Council of Negro Women Membership Meeting – Tomorrow, Sunday, September 11, at 3 p.m. in room 11, Dreiser Community Center, we will have our first meeting of our new season. Please come out and visit us if you’re a little bit curious. All members have been reminded by phone, but perhaps you have always wondered what National Council of Negro Women, Inc. is all about. We meet the second Sunday of each month (except for May when we meet on the third Sunday in deference to Mother’s Day) but not in July or August. 45th Anniversary – We are in the midst of planning for our 45th Anniversary Celebration. It was in 1971 that Dr. Dorothy I. Height came to the Bronx to

charter our Co-op City Section. We will be celebrating our contributions to the Co-op City community on Saturday, October 29, at the Villa Barone Manor, 737 Throggs Neck Expressway, Bronx, New York. Our guest speaker for the occasion will be Bronx District Attorney Darcel Clark! We will receive anniversary greetings from Pat Battle of NBCTV! We will be honoring Roberta Boozè and Olive Glasgow, two of our Charter Members, who have been continuously active. The Ticket Committee will be distributing tickets and accepting payment for tickets at our September 11th meeting. The tickets are $100. Also, the Journal Committee will be accepting

journal ads and payment at the meeting. Just give us a check and your idea for an ad and we will create a beautiful ad for you. Checks should be made payable to NCNW Co-op City Section. School Supply Drive – The 2016-17 school year is right around the corner. We want to do what we can to help those less fortunate by donating school supplies to a local shelter, as well as to selected students in local Co-op City schools. We want to make sure the students are equipped with the necessary school supplies to start the school year off right. We are asking for your support by donating backpacks, pens, pencils, notebooks, loose leaf paper, binders,

folders, sharpeners, crayons, glue sticks, etc. The last chance for a drop-off of donated school supplies will be during our membership meeting on Sunday, September 11th between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. NCNW Community Health Fair – Our annual Community Health Fair will take place on Saturday, September 24, at 2049 Bartow Avenue (Bartow Shopping Mall) room 31, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. This is the perfect time to get your flu shots, get a hearing and dental check-up or even find a good physical therapist. Mark the date on your calendar now! —Joyce Howard

Rivers Run Community Garden I am still smiling about the happenings at Rivers Run picnic last Saturday. For our pleasure, Ron Scott brought his karaoke machine and sang a wide variety of songs. A few bold souls visited that mike and brought joy to the occasion. Thank you to the wonderful cooks!!!! Looking for participants for the decorating committee to help with our October display. We will be making scarecrows, decorating pumpkins, etc.

If you are interested, please contact us at Rivers_Run@yahoo.com. To schedule your volunteer hours for October, please email jam239@aol.com and rivers_run@yahoo.com. Important dates (All are welcome): Every Saturday – Meditation with Latik Wilson, 5 p.m. Sept. 13th – Visitors from Botanical Gardens Sept. 24th — Members meeting, 1 p.m.

Oct. 29th – Trolley Day (details to follow) Rivers Run is open: Tuesdays, 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. (or until dusk) Wednesdays & Fridays – 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Saturdays & Sundays – 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. If you’d like to take advantage of the opportunities to get your hands dirty and make your heart happy, there is always

something that needs doing. Membership requirements: $20 per year fee and 20 hours of work. There is a waiting list for beds. Members who are actively fulfilling the 20 hours of volunteer work requirement are moved up on the waiting list. Volunteers are welcome If you’d like to reach out to us, please email us at Rivers_run@yahoo.com or call Denise Shelley at 917-232-2982 or me at 718-671-3801. —Gail Sharbaan

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Travel Events: (price includes transportation/Coach Bus, Dreiser Loop, opposite H&R Block) • Exciting New Trips Pending – to be announced. Theatre Committee: (price includes transportation): Wednesday, Sept. 21st. Showtime – 2:00 p.m. Price: $112. CATS, a musical, at the Neil Simon Theatre, Broadway. Full payment due NOW! Go to Clubroom 19 to see Lois Scott, 917-692-7139. Members and friends, we do require your telephone number along with your name when signing up for trips and/or shows. First paid, confirmed seating. Committee members in Dreiser clubroom 19 (718) 379-0377 on Mondays and/or Thursdays, 2:30-5:00 p.m. Good and Welfare: To members at home recuperating, “As you rest and heal, know that you are thought of warmly and wished a quick recovery.” Call Josephine Flowers, (718) 320-0539, regarding illnesses and bereavements. Don’t miss a great opportunity to learn how to play BRIDGE as it keeps your mind alert. The 2016-2017 Bridge classes have resumed on Friday, September 9th. You still have time to call Alvin Lisle, the master teacher, at (718) 671-8852, to register for a class. As a group, we hope to return to the SPA in the month of October - date to be determined. It’s time to treat yourself. Consider joining us the next time. Call (718) 379-4784/379-0377 – leave your name phone number. ATTENTION! The RETIREES need ASAP experienced part-time freelance Drivers with a CDL license with at least 3 years’ experience and a clean driving record. This volunteer position requires transporting members and friends safely to and from special events within the Bronx, as well as outside boroughs. Compensation anticipated for each trip. Please call the RETIREES office, (718) 379-0377, and leave your name and telephone number. “The only way to get through life is to laugh your way through it. You have to either laugh or cry. I prefer to LAUGH. Crying gives me a headache.” –Marjorie Pay Hinckley —Claudette Davis

Co-op City Post 1871 operations begin this month and I want to use this opportunity to invite ALL veterans to make American Legion their home. Our office is located in Section Five Community Center, room 41. Our meeting day is the third Saturday of every month at 11 a.m. However, the office is open daily, as one of our members is always at hand to attend to your need. American Legion is an organization of veterans who have dedicated themselves to serve both veterans and the families of veterans who have gone ahead of us. We are committed to serving the Co-op City community, especially our youth. Every year, we sponsor the Annual Oratorical Contest at our local schools for children in grade 9 through 12. The National Prize for this contest is $18,000 and the preparation starts this month. You can stop by the Post anytime this month to inquire about how your child can participate in this contest. In the years past, we have always been active in the Little League baseball in Co-op City where we sponsor a team regularly, and we continue to be relevant as well by our support to the sports. Brochures are always available in the Post for parents who desire information dealing with drug abuse, missing children, child safety and juvenile delinquency. Valuable information is given to parents alerting them to recognize the subtle warning signs of impending problems in children and where to get help. During the course of the year, in partnership with the AARP, we have been able to coordinate with the instructor in our office to offer the AARP's Driver Safety Program that can amount to considerable savings on car insurance. With the new administration in place, we plan to touch on many new areas of service and we enjoin all our veterans and families to make a home out of American Legion Post 1871. Veterans are always welcome to attend our meetings as stated above in a warm and friendly atmosphere. There is always refreshment for the short meeting, but the main aspect of the day has always been of motivation and inspiration that we draw from each other. For further information on our first meeting this month (September 17th at 11 a.m.), our telephone number is 718-320-8165. —Lsjc Adeyemi LaCrown O'toba

Baychester Visual Arts Association Our new season will begin on September 13, 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 2016-2017 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 13th in room 5, Dreiser Community Center. You can choose from the two 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. We will also be offering a mosaics class which was a great success last year. You will learn to cut beautiful glass and make a finished piece. This class will begin on Oct. 6 with five sessions running through Nov. 3. Ms. Pat O’Connell is the instructor who has been teaching mosaics for over 30 years. Come and join us. 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. You can call M. Groves at 201-862-0847 or S. Lochansky at 718-379-1049 for more information. 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 tax deductible donation 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

Building 10 Association Last Saturday, the Building 10 Association held a successful back-to-school pizza party. School supplies were given to the children who attended this fun-filled afternoon. Remember our next General Meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, September 20. The association is in the process of planning several activities for the fall and encourages everyone to join us for this first meeting of the season to share your thoughts and suggestions. If you have concerns about activities, or the lack thereof, please slip a note under the Building 10 Association door. We can update you at the following meeting. To everyone, remember our challenge to you, if you have attended one of our events, your challenge is to attend one of our meetings in the Fall and bring a neighbor with you. We believe each individual is the strength of our association. So join us at our next meeting on September 20th! —Ron Campbell

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Pentecostal Tabernacle The Pentecostal Tabernacle invites everyone to worship service every Sunday morning at 100 Co-op City Blvd., Building 22A, Bronx, and N.Y. 10475. Tel. 718324-0334 or 718-320-4218. Sunday School for all age group begins at 10:30 a.m. Midday service starts at 11:45 a.m. Wednesday morning fasting and prayer service will be held at 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Regular prayer meeting & Bible study will also be held every Wednesday evening at 7:30 p.m. Youth service will be held every Friday evening at 7:30 p.m. Focus: The fruit of the spirit. If we live in the spirit, let us also walk in the spirit. Galatians 5:25 Galatians 5:16-23 This I say then, walk in the spirit and he shall not fulfill the lust of the flesh For the flesh lusteth against the spirit, and the spirit against flesh, and these are contrary the one to the other, so that ye cannot do the things that ye would. But if ye be led by the spirit, ye are not under the Law. Now the works of the flesh are manifest, which are these; Adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lasciviousness. Idolatry, witchcraft, hatred, variance, emulations, wrath, strife, seditions, heresies. Envying, murders, drunkenness, revellings and such like: of which I tell you before, as I have also told you in time past that they which do such things shall not inherit the kingdom of God. But the fruit of the spirit is love, joy, peace, long-

suffering, gentleness, goodness, faith. Meekness, temperance, against such there is no law. The fruit of the spirit will develop to its full in a believer’s life only with careful and diligent cultivation. The Christian must work daily on each aspect of the fruit to see progress. One writer stated that it is significant that the works of the flesh are contrasted with the fruit of the spirit. Without cultivation and effort, the flesh just naturally produces negative traits. As long as we allow the spirit of God to have full control of our life, the works of the flesh will not be able to manifest its self. Galatians 5:24 states: And they that are Christ’s have crucified the flesh with the affections and lust. The goal of each Christian should be to develop each aspect of the fruit of the spirit to the highest possible potential in his life. A Christian should never be satisfied with his present states; he should press on to a fuller dimension. It is important that Christians maintain the fruit of the spirit, Goodness is one that speaks of basic character, Paul said, for I know that in me (that is in my flesh) dwelleth no good thing (Romans 7:18) Goodness must be imparted to us from the character of Christ. The heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately wicked; who can know it? (Jeremiah 17:9) The basic character of goodness will affect one’s ethics. Keep yourselves in the love of God, looking for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ unto eternal life. For further information call (718) 324-0334 or (718) 320-4218 —Rev. R. Sibblies

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 opportunities for spiritual growth, fellowship and service to God and our community. We are a multi-ethnic, multi-cultural and bilingual congregation and all are welcome. Services are at the church at 2350 Palmer Avenue, across the street from Building 30. Parking is available. Our phone number is (718) 320-3795, and leave a message if there is no answer. Pastor Magaly Beltré is at the church on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays. Sunday Services – The first Sunday of the month is a bilingual service with communion, service starts at 10:00 a.m. Every other Sunday, the English Service is at 10:00 a.m. and the Spanish Service is at 12:00 p.m. Remember the importance of worship & fellowship of all who believe and have a relationship with the Lord. Prayer Night (English) & Prayer Morning (Spanish): The Lord said, “Whenever two or more are gathered in my name, I am in the midst of them.” Matthew 18:20. Tuesday evenings at 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Friday at noon to1:00 p.m. Come

Drammeh Center The Drammeh Center’s program for girls has recently picked up a new sponsor. Blacklife is a boutique candle company perfect in time for the holidays. It is sure to sell out for the season. A portion of proceeds will go toward the development of our programs. Please visit Blacklifecandle.com for details and support this unique business. Announcement: Applications are now available for the Traditional African Doll Sculpturing program for high school girls and those entering in 2017. Seats for this scholarship are limited. Please apply early. The program will take place during the week that schools will be out on break. April 8-16, 2017. Write to us to request applications. Please consider supporting our multimedia and cultural programs in Co-op City. LIKE US on our Facebook page, facebook.com/DrammehInstitute. You may also write to us and send your tax-deductible contribution by check/money order payable to: The Drammeh Institute, Inc. Send to: The Drammeh Institute, P.O. Box 558, Co-op City Station, Bronx, NY 10475 Email: Drammehcenter@gmail.com —Elise Edwards

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Greater Love Baptist Church

Community Protestant Church

"Matthew 7:6 "Do not give what is holy to the dogs; nor cast your pearls before swine, lest they trample them under their feet, and turn and tear you in pieces." Matthew 7:6 Spiritual Food for Thought: Consider what Jesus has given to you: the knowledge and wisdom of His Word and the power of His presence. Guard closely the purity of his Spirit within you and do not cast your pearls before swine. Exercise your discernment to know when to speak and when to shut up. Let Jesus Christ lead you in all things. Senior Pastor Boyce Landrum and Pastor Carol Landrum and the Greater Love family welcome you to fellowship with us on Sunday mornings at 11:30 a.m. Worship at Greater Love Baptist Church means gathering with people of all ages and cultures to express our love for God our Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ our Savior. This is done in various ways; through music, through testimony, through praise, through preaching, through reading of the scriptures and prayer. The Bible reminds us, “The purpose of man is to glorify God and enjoy Him forever.” Worship with God’s people at Greater Love helps us focus on the person of God until we are caught up in His majesty and glory. Greater Love is 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 – parking passes will be validated at the church. Church telephone: 347-920-5607. Walking Club: All are invited to join the Greater Love family as we get our exercise on! Please meet us at the stage area of the Section 1 Greenway on Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m. We have various levels of walkers and will continue walking well into the evening, but you are free to STOP as the spirit prompts you. Family Movie Night: Friday, Sept. 16th – 7:00 p.m.-10:30 p.m. Feature presentation: God’s Not Dead 2 – All invited. Popcorn & beverage provided for your enjoyment. Food Pantry: Will reopen on Saturday, September 24th from 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. If you would like to donate items, please call the church office. MOSAIC Women’s Fellowship: Canceled for September as the women will be on a spiritual retreat at Eddy Farm. The next Women’s fellowship at Greater Love will be on Saturday, October 8th at 1 p.m. Weekly Schedule Church phone: 347-920-5607 Email: glcubc@optonline.net Sunday Morning Prayer & Meditation: 9:30 a.m. Adult Sunday Bible School 10:00 a.m. Children Sunday School & Mime: 10:00 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship: 11:30 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. Deacon Training: Alternate Thursday evenings at 7 p.m. Food Pantry: 4th Saturday, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Mosaic Women’s Ministry: Meets on the 2nd Saturday Family Movie/Game Nite: 3rd Friday – 7 p.m. —Pastor Carol Landrum

On behalf of our Pastor, the Reverend Dr. Calvin E. Owens, and our church family, welcome to Community Protestant Church, a church of love and understanding, located at 1659 East Gun Hill Road, Bronx, NY 10469; telephone (718) 862-9172. Church Schedule: Sunday School - 9:00 a.m. (Begins Sunday, September 18th. Registration on September 11th.) Worship Service - 11:00 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 a.m. – 8 a.m., and 9 a.m.-11 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 2016-2017 We are excited. Our children have been blessed to experience another summer, prayerfully in ways they enjoyed. We look forward to hearing all about it at OPEN HOUSE AND REGISTRATION which will take place on Sunday, September 11, 2016 at 9:00 a.m. Breakfast will be served. Sunday School applications will be available for all parents to complete during registration. Sunday School classes will begin on Sunday, September 18, 2016. Other Scheduled Events: Tomorrow, Sunday, September 11th at the 11:00 a.m. Worship Service – Please join us for our Annual Celebration of the Hospitality Ministry’s Anniversary. Our Guest Preacher will be Bishop Mary Freeman, Pastor, Emmanuel Church of God, New York City. Celebrating And Thanking God For 50 Years Of Preaching And 40 Years Of Faithful And Spiritual Pastoral Leadership Sunday, September 18th, 3:30 p.m. Please join us for a Pre-Pastoral Anniversary Service for our Pastor, Rev. Dr. Calvin E. Owens. Our guest preacher will be Rev. James D. Morrison, Pastor, Mt. Lebanon Baptist Church, Bronx. Pastoral Anniversary Gala In observance of his 40th Pastoral Anniversary, Community Protestant Church most cordially invites the community to join us at a Celebratory Banquet in honor of our Pastor, The Reverend Dr. Calvin E. Owens, on Saturday, October 15, 2016, 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. at Marina Del Rey, Bronx, NY. Donation: $150/adults; $50/children (under 15 years of age). For tickets and/or additional information, please call the Church at (718) 862-9172. Saturday, October 8, 2016 – The Sepia Players Ministry presents the play “EVERYBODY TALKING ‘BOUT HEAVEN AIN’T GOING THERE,” written by James Plummer, at the Church. Donation: $20.00. For tickets and/or additional information call (718) 513-3308, (718) 671-5961, (718) 671-8691 or the Church at (718) 862-9172. Save The Date: September 12–15, 2017 – The Missionary Ministry sponsors a trip to THE HOLY LAND EXPERIENCE IN ORLANDO, FLORIDA. (More information to come.) The doors of Community Protestant Church are open to all to worship and fellowship with Christian believers of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. You are cordially invited to come in, join in and receive your blessing. —Evan G. Mitchell

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Church of the New Vision Pastor Kenneth Hodge and the congregation of the Church of the New Vision extend a warm and friendly invitation to everyone to worship with us every Sunday at 8:00 a.m. or 11:00 a.m. We are a church where inspirational messages from the Word of God, the Bible, are delivered every Sunday morning. The church is designed to meet the spiritual needs of our community by offering anointed singing and preaching, and a general atmosphere of Christian love and friendly hospitality. We also invite the youth of our community to attend our Sunday Morning services, which are designed to meet the special needs of our young people. Parents, please send your children to learn of the Lord Jesus. Prayer Service takes place every Wednesday evening from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., followed by Bible Teaching from 8:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Be with us to learn the truth from the word of God. Upcoming Events The Pastor’s Aide and Choir will celebrate their anniversary together on Saturday, September 17th at 4 p.m. Please come out and support them. The guest speaker will be Overseer Pastor Josie Smith from the Gospel of St. Luke Church. Light refreshment will be served. Our Annual Building Fund Banquet will be celebrated on Saturday, November 5th from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Seashore Restaurant on City Island. Tickets are: adults, $60; children 12 and under, $25. For tickets, you may contact the church at 718-671-8746. Church of the New Vision is located at 115 Einstein Loop, Bronx, NY 10475; Telephone: 718-671 8746. Our mailing address is: Church of the New Vision, P.O. Box 753037, Bronx, NY 10475. Please visit our website at www.churchofnewvision.com. —Carole Haque

Co-op City Times / September 10, 2016

Bartow

Einstein

Dreiser

Activities in Room 31 unless otherwise noted

Activities in Room 49 unless otherwise noted

Activities in Room 7 unless otherwise noted

Date:

Alternate Kosher Meals are also available

Mon., Sept. 12

Crochet & Knitting 10am-

Word Games 9:30-11am Library 9:30am-1pm Weight Management Bartow Center – 10:00am

Arthritis Exercises 11am-noon Bingo 12:30-2pm Card Games 2-4pm Dominoes 2:30 pm

Library 9:30am-1pm Dominoes 10am, Rm 45 Line Dancing 10-11am

12pm

Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session 9:30-10:30am Stay Well Exercise – Vacation

Rm 45

Until Sept. 12

Around The Lunch Table

Rm. 4

11:30am

Mind Teasers 12-1pm, Rm. 4 Diabetes Support Group

Adult Coloring Book 11:00am,

Word Search 11am -12pm Bingo 1:00-3:00pm, Rm. 35 Diabetes Support Group 2nd Monday - 1:00pm Pokeno 3:00-4:00pm, Rm. 3

Mon., Sept. 12

Orange juice, Turkey wing roasted, Mashed sweet potatoes, Steamed red or green cabbage, whole wheat bread and unsweetened apple sauce, Alt: Egg salad

Crispy baked fried chicken Beet, arugula and feta salad Cauliflower and potato mash

Tues, Sept. 13

Apple juice, Sweet and sour meatballs, Kasha varnishkes, Steamed peas and carrots, Whole wheat bread and fresh fruit, Alt: Tuna Nicoise salad

Hot open roast beef sandwich w/gravy Cucumber dill salad Herb potato salad w/mustard vinaigrette

Wed., Sept. 14

Orange juice, Breaded chicken breast, Zucchini rice pilaf, Steamed kale, Whole wheat bread and fresh fruit Alt: Breaded Tilapia fillet

Spare ribs Spiced sweet potatoes Sweet and tangy sauteed collard greens

Orange pineapple juice, Breaded Sole fillet, Honey Dijon Thurs., sauce, Spinach noodle pudSept. ding, California blend veg15 etable, Whole wheat bread and fresh fruit, Alt: Chicken salad

Jumbo stuffed shells w/meat sauce Italian blend vegetables

1:00pm – Last Monday of the month

Bereavement Counseling On Vac. until Sept. 12

Gentle Yoga 1:15-2pm, Rm. 2 Basic Cell Phone & iPad training

Non-Kosher

Kosher

12:30-1:30pm, Rm. 7

Intermediate Yoga 2-3pm

Tues., Sept. 13

Dominoes 10 a.m.

No Activities due to Primary Election!

Tai Chi 11 a.m., Rm. 45

Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session

Matinee Movie

Alert & Alive

9:30-10:30 a.m.

10 a.m.-noon, Rm. 45

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

Karaoke by Stephen

Mind Teasers

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

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

Green Life Trail Fitness instruction

Afternoon Movies 1-3 p.m. w/popcorn

1 p.m. - 2 p.m.

Blood Pressure Vacation

Dominoes 10 a.m., Rm. 45

Wed., Sept. 14

until Sept. 14

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

Spelling Bee 10 a.m.

Walking Club 10:30-11:30 a.m. Line Dancing 11 a.m. -12 p.m. Bingo 12:30 - 2:00 p.m. Card Games 2-4 p.m. Dominoes 2:30 p.m.

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

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

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

Walk Group 9:30-a.m.,

Library, Exercise Bike, Chat Session 9:30-10:30 a.m. Sewing 9:30 -11:30 a.m. Tai Chi 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Mind Teasers 12-1 p.m., Rm. 4 African Brazilian Dance Room 2, 1 p.m. Art Class 1-3 p.m. Yoga 2pm-3pm, Rm. 2

Rm. 40

Thurs., Sept. 15

Dominoes 10am, Rm. 45 Library 9am-1pm

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

Word Games 9:30am-

Grandparent Connection 1st Thursday Rm 35 10:30

11:30am

Arthritis Exercise

Chat Session 9:30am-

11am, Rm. 45

Line Dancing 10-11

Spelling Bee 11am

Piano Sing Along 11

Word search 11am-

Mind Teasers 12-1 p.m.,

Card Games 2-4pm

12pm

Dominoes 2:30pm

Karaoke by Steven

Drama Club 1:30 - 4 p.m. Purple Life Trail Fitness Instruction 1-2 p.m.

1pm

Bingo 12:30- 2:00pm

a.m.

Blood Pressure 10 -11:30 a.m. 1st & 3rd Thurs., Rm. 8 a.m., Aud. A a.m.-12 p.m. Rm. 4

1:00pm, Rm. 45

Crochet & Knitting Men’s Line Dancing

Dominoes 10am, Rm. 45

10am-12:00pm

Art 10am, Rm. 45

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

Bingo 1pm – 2pm

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

Fri., Sept. 16

9-10am

Word Games 9:30am-11:30am

Women’s Line Dancing 10-11:30am

Meditative Moments

Chat Session 10am Bingo

Card Games 2-4pm

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

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

Pokeno 2-4pm, Rm. 35

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

Piano Sing-along 11am-12pm

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

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

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

Rm. 45

Card Games, Dominoes 2-4 p.m.

(Schedule subject to change without notice)

Fee for lunch is $2.00 & $5.00 for guest

ALL meals served w/margarine and fresh milk *Menu subject to change without notice. Alternate Kosher Meals are also available

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

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

Fri., Sept. 16

Apple juice, Roasted chicken, Yellow rice, Vegetable mix, Fresh fruit and Challah bread Alt: Gefilte fish

Breaded Sole fillet Baked macaroni and cheese Broccoli and Red pepper salad

Upcoming Events/Trips JASA WELCOMES EVERYONE AGE 60 AND OLDER! Trip registration policy: No refunds for all trips. All trips include roundtrip transportation! All trips must be paid in advance – No Exceptions! Payments for trips can be made at all 3 centers. You can register for all trips starting the Monday after it has been published in the newspaper: JASA will not accept checks under $5. (FREE) LiveOn NY-SCRIE Application Assistance/SNAP (Food Stamps) – Fri., Sept. 23rd -10 a.m. – 3 p.m. First come, first served! JASA Main Office, 2049 Bartow Ave. Circle of Care Lounge – Please join a FREE six week support group series meeting once a week for caregivers caring for an older adult. Refreshments will be served. Topics include: Managing Caregiver Stress, Living Your Vision, Connecting with other Caregivers, Gifts and much more! Fridays: 9/9, 9/16, 9/23, 9/30, 10/7, and 10/14; 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m., 135 Einstein Loop, room 40, in partnership with PSS. To register, please call or email Diana King at 718585-1640 or dking@pssusa.org. NY Common Pantry is partnering w/JASA NORC to do a six month long Live Healthy! Workshop. The workshop will focus on learning the difference between healthy & unhealthy choices. How to read nutrition labels and small steps you can take to create a lasting healthy lifestyle, 135 Einstein Loop, room 49; Mondays, Sept. 12th, Oct. 10th, Nov. 14th, Dec. 12th, 177 Dreiser Loop, rm. 7; Sept. 26th , Oct. 31st, Nov. 28th, Dec. 19th, tentative. Call 718-320-2066 to sign up. Please sign up for one location only. Influenza Vaccine Clinic – In Collaboration with Walgreens. Tues., Sept. 13th, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m., 135 Einstein Loop Senior Center, rm. 40. Tues., Sept. 20th, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m., 2049 Bartow Avenue Bartow Senior Center, rm. 31. Thurs., Sept. 29th, 10 a.m. -12 p.m., 177 Dreiser Loop Senior Center, rm. 7. Please call the Bartow main office to register, 718-320-2066. Saturday Night Fever The Musical – Fri., Sept. 16th, $60 at Westchester Broad-

way Theatre – a stage version of the extraordinarily successful 1997 movie. It is a jam packed, dance crazed, fuel injected show. Price includes lunch, 11 a.m.–1 p.m. Show starts at 1 p.m., Bartow – 9:15 a.m., Einstein – 9:30 a.m. & Dreiser – 9:45 a.m. Wait list. Shoprite – Tues., Sept. 20th, $3, Bartow – 9:30 a.m., Einstein – 9:45 a.m. & Dreiser – 10 a.m. Wal-Mart – Wed., Sept. 21st, $15. Bartow – 8:30 a.m., - Einstein – 8:45 a.m. & Dreiser – 9 a.m. CANCELLED – Laugh Out Loud Productions - Who Killed Mama Souprano, Thurs., Sept. 22nd. NEW Show same date: Saturday Night Fever – a stage version of the extraordinarily successful 1997 movie, it is a jam packed, dance crazed, fuel injected show. Price includes lunch, 11 a.m.1 p.m. Show starts at 1 p.m., Bartow – 9:15 a.m., Einstein – 9:30 a.m. & $60. Westchester BroadwayTheatre . City Island – Lunch at Seashore Restaurant – Fri., Sept. 23rd, $23. Bartow – 11:15 a.m., Einstein -11:30 a.m. & Dreiser – 11:45 a.m. Empire Casino – Mon., Sept. 26th, $5. Bartow - 9:30 a.m., Einstein - 9:45 a.m. & Dreiser – 10 a.m. Wait list. Louis Armstrong Museum – Tues., Sept. 27th, $10. Bartow - 9:30 a.m., Einstein - 9:45 a.m. & Dreiser –10 a.m. Wait list. SCRIE Presentation and Eligibility check up – Tuesday September 27th, Dreiser Senior Center Room 4, 11:00am – FREE FIDA (Fully Integrated Dueals Advantage) Presentation – Wed., Sept. 28th, Dreiser Senior Center, rm. 4, 11 a.m. FREE. Aldi – Thurs., Sept. 29th, $2. Bartow 9:30 a.m., Einstein - 9:45 a.m. & Dreiser – 10 a.m. Central Avenue – Fri., Sept. 30th, $13. Bartow - 9:30 a.m., Einstein - 9:45 a.m. & Dreiser – 10 a.m. 2 hrs. Xmas Tree Store, 1 hr. Trader Joe’s & 2 hrs. Amazing Savings. Friday – Oct. 14th – Apple Picking, Coach bus. Details to follow.

Co-op City Times / September 10, 2016

Scheduling Activities Calendar

AARP Chapter #4997 FYI: At the June, 2016 meeting, the newly elected officers of AARP Peachtree #4997 were sworn in by Councilman Andy King. The new officers are: President – Jean Mickens; 1st Vice President – Deborah Henry; 2nd Vice President – Gloria Almond; Corresponding Secretary – Sharon Clarke; Assistant Secretary – Doris Rowe; Treasurer – MaryAnn Baker and Assistant Treasurer – Lillian Odom. All are ready for the 2016-2017 new year of Chapter activities. FYI-2: The first fall meeting is scheduled for MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 1 p.m. in Dreiser Auditorium “A.” Mark your calendars NOW!! NOTE: Please contact our Good & Welfare Coordinator, Frances Wilson, 718-671-5493, about any of our members we have not heard from or seen in a few months. We want them to know that they are in our thoughts and prayers. 2016 Tour Activities November 15 (Tuesday): Ace in the Hole @ the Royal Manor: A Tribute to the Temptations w/a family-style luncheon and shopping. Cost: $96. Contact Judith, 718-379-3370. 2017 Tour Activities March 17 – 24, 2017: 7-night Cruise to Cuba… Fly to Montego Bay, Jamaica; board Celestyal Cruise Ship to Santiago de Cuba; Havana, Mariola Gorde, Cienfuigo. Roundtrip airfare, tours, food, drinks, taxes and port fees all included; please pay your deposit A.S.A.P. as prices will go up if we lose cabins assigned to our group. Contact Judith, 718-379-3370. —Delores Debnam

Einstein Cancer Fund

Goose Island Seniors Mohegan Sun, CT - Tuesday, September 27th. Come join us, and have a fun day. Price $33. Rebate is $15 voucher for wheel and $15 for food. Pick-up time is 8:30 a.m. at our 3 usual bus stops: Einstein Loop, Asch Loop (by library) and Dreiser Loop (in front of the hardware store). The bus is USA Coach. Bring your Mohegan ID card with you. Bingo: Wednesday, September 14th, at 1:30 p.m. with Stephen in our club room 39. Members only. Admission is $1.25 for 3 cards and .25¢ each game. Win up to $7 each game and the full card is even more. Refreshments and snacks will be served. Indoor Picnic: Saturday, September 17th at 12:30 p.m. Members only. Come party with us in our club room 39. Free food, music and dancing. “Mama Mia” at Westchester Broadway Dinner Theatre, Elmsford, NY - Wednesday, June 7, 2017.

Come and have a great day with us. Price is $79, includes dinner, show and transportation. We only have 40 seats. Only a few seats left. First come, first served. A small deposit will hold your seat at theatre. See Ann or Mary. Happy birthday and happy anniversary to all members that celebrate their day in the month of September: Loretta Palomeno, Mary Smith, Myrta Zazus, Janis Brown, Anita Abel, Lyone Hall, Elaine Kluft and Thalia Roach. For more information, call Goose Island Seniors at 718-379-9613 or visit us Monday – Thursday, 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. at 135 Einstein Loop, rm. 39. You can also call Mary at 718-379-4899 and she will return your call. Leave a message and your phone number. Good health to all. —Mary Pilla

Building 11 Civic Association Greetings, my fellow shareholders. I hope that you all had an enjoyable summer. Due to a major leak in our meeting room, we will not be having a September meeting. However, mark your calendars, our next meeting will be on Monday, October 3, at 7:30 p.m. Please make every effort to attend your association meeting. We need your support and input for future building activities and community involvement. Also, this is our building association election year. All offices, president, vice president, secretary and treasurer, will be open for election. Talk with your neighbors and think about who do you want to represent your building? I would like to thank all of you who called 3-1-1 to report the tree cuttings that were left in front of our buildings for over a month. Within days of the calls, the cuttings were removed by the Department of Parks and Recreation. Together, we can effect change.

I would also like to thank our porters and their supervisor, Mr. Omar DeLosAngeles, for their outstanding efforts to keep our buildings clean. However, they cannot do it alone. I was saddened, embarrassed and even appalled to see personal hygiene items, diapers, beer and alcohol bottles, as well as other items on the grounds by and in our buildings. Many of these items were thrown from windows and/or terraces. We have to stop these practices. There are compactor rooms on every floor in our buildings for us to properly dispose of our garbage. If you drop or spill something in the hallway or on the elevator, please clean it up. There are also trash receptacles on the first floor, in front and behind our buildings, please use them and ask your visitors to use them. This is our home and a beautiful community, we must begin to show pride in keeping it safe and clean. Many of you asked for it and you got it, by popular

Happy birthday to everyone celebrating during the month of September. Our General Membership Meeting will be held on Tuesday, September 6, at 1:30 p.m. in room 38 at Einstein Community Center. Tuesday, September 13, going to Resorts Casino. Cost: $35 p.p. and casino slot $25. Time of pick-up at 8 a.m. at Einstein Loop, followed by Asch Loop and Dreiser Loop. Don't forget your valid photo ID and your casino card. “Born Yesterday” at Hunterdon Hills Playhouse: April 26th, 2017. Cost per person, $79, which can be paid off by April 1st, 2017. A small deposit of $5 or more will hold your reservation. You will be issued receipts for your deposits. “Born Yesterday” was a huge comedy hit on film which featured Judy Holiday. You will enjoy this show and for those who saw the movie. For the above trips, please call Lydia at 718-6713005 or Annie Eutsey, 718-320-1874, for dues and donations. As always, remember to give a call to the homebound and those in nursing homes. Your call will cheer them up and they will know they are always in your thoughts and prayers. Good health and healings are wished to all. —Lydia Ruas demand you will be able to pre-order "Straight Outta Co-op City" tee shirts. Children’s shirts are $10, adults (S/M/L/XL) $12, and adults XXL/XXXL, $15. All orders must be paid for in advance by money order or cash. Contact Deborah (718-379-6312) to place your order by October 31. Expected delivery date, November 7. Proceeds to support Summer Fun Day 2017. Remember to get out and vote on Tuesday, September 13, in the Democratic Primary. The polls will be open from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. You can effect change in our society. We extend best wishes to everyone who may be celebrating a special occasion this month. Please keep those who may have experienced a lost, our sick and shut-ins in your prayers. We are shareholders not tenants. If you see something, say something. —Deborah D. Henry

Co-op City Times / September 10, 2016

Reflections by Rabbi Solomon I. Berl Spiritual Leader of Young Israel Synagogue Many of us have the tendency to put off until tomorrow those things we already have put off until today. We are all too often like the undisciplined young man who prayed to G-d to make him better, but he prayed softly for fear that G-d might hear him and answer his prayer too soon. Like too many of us, he wanted to discharge his obligations with a dated check. We will be good, O G-d, but please do not press us too hard. We need more time. We will become honest in our business, but not right now. First we have to take care of all our needs â&#x20AC;&#x201C; real and imaginary. We will spend more time with our children when economic pressures are lighter and other obligations are fewer. We will start coming to worship for weekly renewal and some interior redecorating, but not right now. When we retire â&#x20AC;&#x201C; yes, then we will have plenty of time. Oh, the things we are going to do when we have time â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the classes we will join, the services we will render, the passions we will conquer. We live in a world that gives us one day at a time without any assurance of tomorrow. We do not know how soon it will be too late, but today is ours to do all the good things for which this day was made, the things that need doing â&#x20AC;&#x153;now.â&#x20AC;?

Young Israel of Co-op City Young Israel of Co-op City (lower level of Dreiser Loop shopping center) is a house of worship that opens its doors every morning from 6 until 7 a.m. Anyone who wishes to start the daily routine with prayers, during which our spiritual leader, Rabbi Solomon I. Berl, offers a brief Bible teaching is welcome. On Friday evening, Sabbath services begin at 10 minutes after candle-lighting time. Saturday morning services

start at 9 a.m. Rabbi Berl delivers his sermon at 10:30 a.m. The Rabbiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s class on the Torah reading of the week begins one hour before sunset every Saturday afternoon. For office hours or any information you may seek, feel free to call (718) 671-2300 and leave your name, phone number and a brief message on the synagogueâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s answering machine and your call will be returned as soon as possible.

Chavurah Temple Beth-El The High Holidays are just around the corner and you are invited to worship with Chavurah Temple Beth El of Co-op City. Services are as follows: Evening Rosh Hashanah â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Sunday, October 2, 8 p.m., Dreiser, room 9 Morning Rosh Hashanah â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Monday, October 3, 10:30 a.m., Dreiser, room 9 Kol Nidre â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Tuesday evening, October 11, 7:30 p.m., Dreiser, room 9 Yom Kippur Day â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Wednesday, October 12 Morning Service â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 10:00 a.m., Dreiser, room 9 Public Yiskor â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 1:00 p.m., Dreiser, room 9 Public Yiskor â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 2:30 p.m., Dreiser, room 9 Mincha & Neliah â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 4:00 p.m., Dreiser, room 9 Please Note: All services are to be

held in Dreiser, room 9. There is no charge for tickets for all services. Tickets are being mailed out to all our members, along with the form for names to be read or added on our yartzeit list. If you have names you wish to have read, please fill out the form and mail it back. Please come and worship with us, as many of you have done in the past. On Yom Kippur, we will read the list of the departed loved ones who are dear to your hearts, and are on our Temple Yartzeit list, and the names of those that have also been given to us. For further information, please email Rabbi Dennis Tobin at Rabbi DennisTobin@aol.com, or call him at 973-769-3915. We look forward to beginning the year of 5777 with you and your families. â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Rabbi Dennis Tobin

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Traditional Synagogue of Co-op City The Traditional Synagogue is located in Section 5, 120 Erdman Place in the rear lobby of building 27B. Phone: 718-379-6920. NOTE: Office hours are Thursday and Sunday from noon to 2 p.m. If no one is in the office, leave a message and we will get back as soon as possible. SHABBAT ends today, September 10, at 7:58 p.m. CANDLE LIGHTING for Friday, September 16, is 6:44 p.m. The Synagogue has Services Friday night at sundown, Saturday morning at 9 a.m. After services, we always have a kiddish. We need all Jewish men, if you can give 2 hours Saturday between 10 a.m. and noon, we need your help to make a Minyan. Saturday, September 10, Rabbi Daniel Kronengold will conduct the services. Jewish Holidays: Rosh Hashana starts Sunday night, October 2nd, services at 6:20 p.m.; Monday, October 3rd, morning services at 8 a.m.; Tuesday, October 4th, second day morning services at 8 a.m. Holiday ends at 7:13 p.m. Yom Kippur starts evening of October 11th. Kol Nidre Services start at 6:10 p.m. October 12th, Yom Kipper Day morning services start at 8:30 a.m. Holiday ends at 7:05 p.m. Good and Welfare: We sell Tree Certificates in Honor or in Memory of a loved one. The cost is only $15 per tree. Mazol Tov to all having Simchas. If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re feeling under the weather, we wish you a speedy recovery. Birthday wishes to Anita Abel and Steve Bill. BINGO: Our next BINGO will be on Sunday, September 18th at 1 p.m. The cost is only $3 admission, which includes refreshments and 10 games of Bingo. Also, there is a Jackpot Game which cost $2. This is a 3-part game which you have a chance to win $30, if you win all 3 games. Everyone in the community is invited to come to our Bingo games. Have an afternoon of fun with your neighbors. Your support of the Traditional Synagogue is greatly appreciated. Wishing everybody peace and good health. â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Gary Schwartz

Menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Club of Traditional Synagogue Try your luck with the Menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Club. Sunday, September 25 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Will be our next casino trip to the Resorts Casino in Atlantic City. This will be our only Sunday trip until next year. Everyone in the community (must be over 21 years old) can attend our trips and functions. You need a Resorts card, or a government picture ID, Passport, Non- or Driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s License to receive the bonus. If you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have a card, the casino will issue you a card so youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll receive the bonus. On the bus, we provide a drink, snack, play Bingo, 50/50 raffle and show a movie on the way back. We keep you entertained, the trip goes fast to Atlantic City. The cost of the trip is $35 per person. You will receive a $25 slot play. Also enjoy the boardwalk, visit the outlet stores and the other casinos. Please make a early reservation if youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re requesting special seating. Please check the lobby sign in your building for additional information. Payment is due by September 23rd. The bus stops and returns to all 3 shopping centers. We leave Einstein Loop at 8:00 a.m. by the supermarket, Asch Loop by the back of the library at 8:15 a.m., and Dreiser Loop at 8:25 a.m. by the hardware store. We will return to Co-op City around 8:30 p.m. depending on the traffic. For reservations, call Gary at 718-671-8424 or Bruce, 718-320-2234. Please make out check or money order to Menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Club Traditional Synagogue, 120 Erdman Place, Lobby, Building 27B, Bronx, New York 10475. PLEASE NOTE: We will have no trip the month of October. Hope to see you on the trip. Wishing everyone good health, and peaceful year. â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Gary Schwartz

Co-op City Times / September 10, 2016

St. Joseph’s Episcopal Anglican Church

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The congregation of St. Joseph’s cordially invites you and your family to worship in Co-op City at 155 Dreiser Loop, lower level. All are welcome. Weekly Schedule: Sunday service with Holy Communion and Sunday School are both at 9 a.m. Every 4th Sunday, our children participate in the reading of the lessons and every 5th Sunday, our young adults assist in the service. Choir rehearsal is on Thursdays at 7 p.m. The (ECW) Episcopal Church Women meet immediately after service on the first Sunday of each month. Membership is open to all women of the church and dues are $2 per month. The men hold their meeting after service on the second Sunday of each month. We look forward to welcoming everyone to service at 9:00 a.m. on Sunday, September 11, when we will celebrate the Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost. We will also recognize the 15th anniversary of the events on September 11, 2001. Our Supply Priest, Father Simeon Johnson, will be the preacher and celebrant. Outreach Program: We continue to collect non-perishable food for the feeding program at Grace Episcopal Church in West Farms. Please remember to donate. For additional information on all of the above, please call the church at 718-3200844, or visit our website: http://www.stjosephsepcbronx.org. “Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me.” –Psalm 51:11 —M. Chambers

Rev. Dr. Sheldon E. Williams and the Co-op City Baptist Church family invite you to join us tomorrow as we celebrate Family and Friends Day at 9:00 a.m. The theme is “Love overflows and Joy never ends in a Home that’s blessed with Family and Friends” (Acts 11:14). All are invited to join us for this celebratory service. The service will be held in room 45, Einstein Center. Next Sunday, September 18, we will return our regular worship service hours, 8:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. We invite you to worship, study, and pray with us. The Co-op City Baptist Church is located at 135 Einstein Loop, room 50. Our telephone number is 718-320-3774. Join us for a mid-week spiritual pick-up at our mid-week worship service which is held on Wednesdays at 12 p.m. Bible study is held on Wednesdays at 1:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Bible study will also be held on Wednesday, September 14 at 5:00 p.m. Prayer Service is held on Fridays at noon and 7:30 p.m. The Friday night prayer service will resume on Friday, September 16 with an Adult Movie Night showing of “God’s Not Dead 2” at 7:30 p.m. Please bring snacks to share. The Building Fund Ministry is sponsoring a Gospel Explosion featuring the Ecstatistics, the Co-op City Baptist Church Choir and other entertainment on Saturday, October 8 from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at 177 Dreiser Loop, Auditorium B. Donation: adults, $50; children, $25, ages 6-17. Dinner is included in the donation. For tickets or additional information, call 646-418-7102, 347-290-3081 or the church at 718-320-3774. Co-op City Intergenerational Outreach Center is pleased to announce that their Second Community Awards Ceremony will be held on Friday, October 21, at 6:30 p.m. at the Eastwood Manor. Tickets are $75. The distinguished honorees are Colville Ivor Bascomb, President of the North Bronx Youth Sports Association; Rev. Dr. Calvin E. Owens, Pastor of Community Protestant Church; Milagrina, Educator, Co-op City Daycare Center (now closed); Dr. Anderson Torres, CEO of R.A.I.N., Inc. and a representative from the legal field. For tickets or additional information, call the church at 718-320-3774. Save the Date!!! On March 12 to 20, 2018, the church will be going to the Holy Land Pilgrimage (Israel). Join us and worship sailing on the Sea of Galilee, be baptized in the Jordan River; share in communion in the Garden Tomb – all where Jesus walked. For additional information, call the church at 718-320-3774. The Co-op City Baptist Church exists to glorify God and to establish a living community of people who follow the teachings of Jesus the Christ through worship, prayer, Bible study and fellowship. We seek to meet the spiritual and physical needs of the church through ministry. —Hattie L. Lucas

Newsong Church Hey Co-op City! We're asking one question this month, "What If?" At Newsong Church, we believe that "Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today and forever." (Hebrews 13:8 NIV) What if what happened to the people we read about in the scriptures happened to us today? What if we stopped looking at the Bible as a "history book" filled with stories about what God did in the past and started looking at it as a "destiny book" full of "what if" possibilities for our future? How would that change us? How would that impact our homes, our schools, and our city? Join us this Sunday as we continue our teaching series "What if?" Newsong Church is a multi-cultural church that 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! We're not concerned about where you've been, but where you're going. You see, we've all got a past, we've all made mistakes, and we still do. 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 is part of His-story! In fact, we have a saying at our church: "If you're not dead, God's not done with you!" 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! We hope that you will join us this Sunday as we kick off our teaching series "IF"! Our Worship Experience starts at 11 a.m. and is located at 177 Dreiser Loop in Auditorium B. Parking is available in the parking garage, just bring your ticket in for a discounted 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. For more information, check out our website: www.newsongchurchnyc.org, Email: info@newsongchurchnyc.org. You can also interact with us on social media! Facebook: www.facebook.com/newsongchurchbx Twitter: @newsongchurchBX Instagram: @newsongchurchBX. Our Newsong family is here for you, stop by this Sunday and experience the difference! God bless you! —Pastor Mike Tolone

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

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Building 26 Association Notice to our Building Cooperators: Our Building meeting for September 13th has been changed to Tuesday, September 20th due to Primary Day on September 13th. We hope to see many of our neighbors and friends at the next building meeting to welcome everyone back from their summer break. —Patricia Cipollaro

Parkchester Chorus, the 77th Season Monday, September 12, begins the 77th season of Parkchester Chorus. This is a very special season; not only is it the 77th season, it is our second season with Director, Mr. Miles Fellenberg. Mr. Fellenberg comes to Parkchester Chorus with a resume that includes: being a staff pianist at The Juilliard School and the Aspen Music Festival & School, the Artistic Director of the New Jersey Young Artist Piano Competition, and being on the faculty at the Church Street School for Music & Art. Mr. Fellenberg holds a Precollege Diploma from Manhattan School of Music, a Bachelor of Music from Oberlin College Conservatory, and a Master of Music from The Juilliard School. Under Mr. Fellenberg’s direction Parkchester Chorus is preparing selections from Handel’s Messiah and other traditional holiday music for its 77th holiday concert. For 25 years, Parkchester Chorus benefitted from the leadership of retired, former director, Mrs. Lorraine C. Nanko. Each Parkchester Chorus concert offered classical works, traditional music, Broadway music and more, leaving a great legacy of choral music programs. Parkchester Chorus is seeking amateur vocalists with a love of music but not necessarily the ability to read music. There are openings in all choral voice parts: Soprano, Alto, Tenor, Baritone and Bass. Make this your first season of membership in Parkchester Chorus. Join the longest running ecumenical chorus in the Bronx. Parkchester Chorus begins, Monday, September 12, 7:30 p.m. sharp at The First Lutheran Church of Throggs Neck, 3075 Baisley Avenue, Bronx, NY 10461. The First Lutheran Church of Throggs Neck is accessible from busses running on East Tremont Avenue, as well as buses from Pelham Bay Train Station. Join for just $40 a semester. As a member, celebrate the world’s most magnificent music. Parkchester Chorus is renowned in the Bronx community and performs at least two Outreach Concerts a year. If you are considering returning to a chorus or you have a dream to be a choral singer, this is the right time to make that dream your reality. Being part of Parkchester Chorus could very well be the perfect fit for you. Parkchester Chorus is also a member of the Bronx Council on the Arts and has joined with the Bronx Orchestra and Riverdale Chorus to serve the Bronx community. For more information, http://www.parkchesterchorus.org/ or email evalazaar2@gmail.com.

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kit and basic tools should be a part of every emergency kit. Moist towelettes, personal hygiene items and garbage bags should be included for personal sanitation. Clothing and blankets should be included for warmth and comfort. Prescription medications and eyeglasses should also be included. Books, games, puzzles and comfort items should be included for children. Infant formula and diapers should be included for babies. Important family documents, identification and cash should be ready to bring in the event you must leave your home in an emergency. It is very important that everyone takes whatever steps they can to conserve electricity in order to decrease the risk of a blackout. A blackout, combined with a severe storm, is not a good combination. If everyone takes steps to conserve electricity, it decreases the risk of a blackout. Energy conservation is a good idea yearround. Using energy saving light bulbs is a good place to start. Turning off and unplugging appliances when they are not used is also a good idea. Consumer fireworks of any type are highly dangerous any time of the year 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. Propane tanks are strictly prohibited by the New York City Fire Department in any multiple family dwellings. Residents are also reminded that Bike Riding is not permitted near buildings, in shopping malls or anywhere else signs prohibiting bicycle riding are posted. During warm fall weather, it is often tempting to take a dip in the ocean. However, lifeguards are no longer on duty at area beaches. Ocean beaches are particularly dangerous this time of the year due to the effects of offshore tropical storms. The absence of lifeguards combined with dangerous conditions can have deadly consequences. Indian summer can last well into

October, but avoid the temptation of swimming in unguarded beaches. If your idea of fun includes consuming alcoholic beverages, be sure not to operate a motor vehicle. Also be sure to buckle your seatbelt, obey speed limits and avoid distractions when driving. Always remember, if you see something, say something. Call 9-1-1 and the Department of Public Safety at (718) 671-3050 or online at www.ccpd.us. Callers may remain anonymous when giving information. The Co-op City Department of Public Safety would like to thank all persons who have called in suspicious activity or sent information via our website. It is by your actions that the crime rate remains low and a high quality of life is maintained. Co-op City is a diverse community with people of all ages, abilities and characteristics. All persons should remember to respect each other and embrace their differences. Don’t forget to say hello to your neighbors when you pass each other in the hallway or in the street. Co-op City strives to accommodate all persons. As Stevie Wonder said at the Grammys, “We need to make every single thing accessible to every person with a disability.” It is also important to remember that not all disabilities are visible. Someone who appears to be healthy may have a physical or developmental disability. September is known as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, Childhood Obesity Awareness Month, Cholesterol Awareness Month, as well as Gynecological Cancer Awareness Month. September 4 is known as World Cerebral Palsy Day and September 10, 2016 is known as World Suicide Prevention Day. September 15, 2016 is known as World Lymphoma Awareness DayHodgkin’s Lymphoma. This is a good opportunity to learn about disabilities or conditions that may affect your friends, family members or neighbors. It is also a good opportunity to schedule a full physical examination with screening tests recommended by your physician. Knowledge is power, the more you learn the stronger you become.

Truman to host open house programs for eighth graders Harry S Truman High School will open its doors to prospective students on three separate dates in the Fall 2016 semester. The dates and times are: October 29, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.; November 9, 5 to 8 p.m. and November 19, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information, please visit http:// www.facebook.com/trumanhs.

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